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cz22 · Jul 8th, 2009, 10:15 PM

I have been looking at the Deep Purple Mini Sofia but I have not been convinced enough to take the plunge.
~I have never seen this color and I didn't see any actual pictures of the color in my search for the Mini Sofia. (Did this color come in another bag that I can search?)
~The description says soft leather, which doesn't tell me a lot. Can anyone elaborate? The only Ignes leather I have to compare is my baby Millie and that leather is Not soft.
~It is 50% off, but I am kind of hoping for an additional coupon code... I am supposed to be on a ban.
So should I go for it (and why), wait it out for more discounts, or walk away?

I am leaving for the evening, but I will check back in the AM. Any input and convincing is appreciated!

sillykitty · Jul 8th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Hope to catch you before you go....but the sale ends tonight at 11:59 EST!

cz22 · Jul 9th, 2009, 06:00 AM

So it is still in my online shopping cart and check-out-able at the sale price, but I am still not convinced. Anyone have any opinions on the leather or color? Please?

cz22 · Jul 9th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by sillykitty

Hope to catch you before you go....but the sale ends tonight at 11:59 EST!

Sale still available (not sure through when since it should have expired) through this link http://www.asteralice.com/j4s.aspx

sillykitty · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:18 AM

I have no personal experience with this bag or leather, but it one of the bags I was considering buying in the sale.

You can read all of the feedback I received on it in my thread...

Help me pick a blue

Good luck...I came close to purchasing it myself!

tejava · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:20 AM

I know Greenpixie has this color in a mini ormala. I personally love this deep purple, the only reason I didn't order my mini ormala in this color was because I've already purchased 2 purple bags at that moment. I've been eyeing this mini sofia on AA for a while,too, but I'm not so fond of the sofia style, that was why I haven't taken the plunge. Let me look for greenpixie's pic. for you.

tejava · Jul 9th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Here it is Ormala photos post #22.

I'm so sure I've seen her reviews about this bag in another thread but I can't find it now. Maybe someone can help,too?

starkfan · Jul 9th, 2009, 10:12 AM

greenpixie has posted on her Mini O in this thread too: Let's talk wear on Ignes leathers. Is that the thread you were thinking of, tejava?

Euridice · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:29 AM

it may be soft, but if it's GP's leather, it is a bit on the structured side. I think it would break in and soften nicely, but not smoosh like, say, the tinted leathers.

If you want to wait and save up for when you are not on a ban, you could always get swatches and custom order the perfect bag. But, this is a great way to try out the style in this size for a great price!! The purple is really pretty, I believe I have it on a midi sofia combined with another leather. It is a gorgeous dark purple. I just haven't used it yet so can't add to GP's comments about the leather structure.

I think you will not regret getting it. But if you are on the fence, well, there are other great opportunities to try the mini Sofia!

tejava · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by starkfan

greenpixie has posted on her Mini O in this thread too: Let's talk wear on Ignes leathers. Is that the thread you were thinking of, tejava?

Actually it's not this one. I remember I have seen preview pics. + reveal pics. of this bag other than the one I already posted. I'm gonna go search harder now! I really love this purple tone!

tejava · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:36 AM

I found it! TPF search function can get tricky sometimes.

Purple mini Ormala!

Gorgeous bag!

sillykitty · Jul 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM

It's gone off the site....did you get it CZ?

cz22 · Jul 9th, 2009, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by sillykitty

It's gone off the site....did you get it CZ?

Sorry, busy day at work... I still see it available, but yes, I did get it!

I still want to learn more about it, and I am having fun reading all the threads posted. But you convinced me. I hope it does wear in well as Euridice thinks it may. Either way, I am always excited about a beautiful purple addition! But now I am definitely banned!

Ms.Lizardo · Jul 9th, 2009, 01:28 PM

OK, so someone needs to fess up on the GIB Mini-O....(I have my suspicions...LOL)

sillykitty · Jul 9th, 2009, 01:40 PM

It was me

Jul 8th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#1
cz22 OP I want it all! Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,830	Talk me into or out of the Mini Sofia I have been looking at the Deep Purple Mini Sofia but I have not been convinced enough to take the plunge. ~I have never seen this color and I didn't see any actual pictures of the color in my search for the Mini Sofia. (Did this color come in another bag that I can search?) ~The description says soft leather, which doesn't tell me a lot. Can anyone elaborate? The only Ignes leather I have to compare is my baby Millie and that leather is Not soft. ~It is 50% off, but I am kind of hoping for an additional coupon code... I am supposed to be on a ban. So should I go for it (and why), wait it out for more discounts, or walk away? I am leaving for the evening, but I will check back in the AM. Any input and convincing is appreciated!
cz22 OP I want it all! Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,830	__________________ Come see My Collection! Let me know if you find a Coach 13897 Lilac Maggie, mauve 14158 Parker hobo, eggplant 43112 brooke crossbody below retail.

Jul 9th, 2009, 06:00 AM	#3
cz22 OP I want it all! Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,830	So it is still in my online shopping cart and check-out-able at the sale price, but I am still not convinced. Anyone have any opinions on the leather or color? Please?
cz22 OP I want it all! Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,830	__________________ Come see My Collection! Let me know if you find a Coach 13897 Lilac Maggie, mauve 14158 Parker hobo, eggplant 43112 brooke crossbody below retail.

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#5
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,015	I have no personal experience with this bag or leather, but it one of the bags I was considering buying in the sale. You can read all of the feedback I received on it in my thread... Help me pick a blue Good luck...I came close to purchasing it myself!
	Last edited by sillykitty; Jul 9th, 2009 at 09:26 AM.

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#6
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	I know Greenpixie has this color in a mini ormala. I personally love this deep purple, the only reason I didn't order my mini ormala in this color was because I've already purchased 2 purple bags at that moment. I've been eyeing this mini sofia on AA for a while,too, but I'm not so fond of the sofia style, that was why I haven't taken the plunge. Let me look for greenpixie's pic. for you.
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	__________________

Jul 9th, 2009, 09:25 AM	#7
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	Here it is Ormala photos post #22. I'm so sure I've seen her reviews about this bag in another thread but I can't find it now. Maybe someone can help,too?
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	__________________

Jul 8th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#2
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,015	Hope to catch you before you go....but the sale ends tonight at 11:59 EST!

Jul 9th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#8
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,532	greenpixie has posted on her Mini O in this thread too: Let's talk wear on Ignes leathers. Is that the thread you were thinking of, tejava?
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,532

Jul 9th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#9
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	it may be soft, but if it's GP's leather, it is a bit on the structured side. I think it would break in and soften nicely, but not smoosh like, say, the tinted leathers. If you want to wait and save up for when you are not on a ban, you could always get swatches and custom order the perfect bag. But, this is a great way to try out the style in this size for a great price!! The purple is really pretty, I believe I have it on a midi sofia combined with another leather. It is a gorgeous dark purple. I just haven't used it yet so can't add to GP's comments about the leather structure. I think you will not regret getting it. But if you are on the fence, well, there are other great opportunities to try the mini Sofia!
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Jul 9th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#11
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,068	I found it! TPF search function can get tricky sometimes. Purple mini Ormala! Gorgeous bag!
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Jul 9th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#12
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,015	It's gone off the site....did you get it CZ?

Jul 9th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#14
Ms.Lizardo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 8,333	OK, so someone needs to fess up on the GIB Mini-O....(I have my suspicions...LOL)
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Jul 9th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#15
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,015	It was me

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