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lionlaw · Aug 20th, 2009, 06:20 AM

Sorry it has taken so long to post, but the puppies are a full time job.

Here are pics of my makeup cases. Crackled gold leather, black fabric interior, brushed gold hardware.

lionlaw · Aug 20th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Here is a pic showing what I mean by the two small pockets (this is a tube of lip balm):

bonniekir · Aug 20th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Nice set! I like it. The leather is also unusual and striking.

Will you say the smaller size can be used as a clutch? Is there room for a mobile, small coin purse and a lipstick?
The large one looks big!

Yeah..true statement...puppies take a lot of time!!!! I have two 6 month'ers plus three grown ups, but the pups..omg....at the end of the day...I'm pooped....lol

Jane*Bond · Aug 20th, 2009, 09:29 AM

I really like these. In fact, I will probably be getting a few in the cracked leathers for Christmas gifts.

Is there any way for you to do a size reference? Either pictures or just a description of what can fit in either size. Thanks!

sillykitty · Aug 20th, 2009, 11:17 AM

That is such beautiful rich leather ...so unique!

Did your Mini O arrive as well?

irainei · Aug 20th, 2009, 11:34 AM

Dang. You weren't kidding when you said the slots were small! Holy cow! Still, beautiful choice in leather LL (as always). Which one was it that you said could be used as a clutch?

lionlaw · Aug 20th, 2009, 11:54 AM

The larger one is bigger than my LUKA. The smaller one is bigger than the wristlet. So both could be used for clutches. Will try to post a modeling shot or some comparison shots later.

irainei Yes, the slots are ridiculously small. Not to rant, but I just wondered who tested this. The big long side pocket flops down and the slots on the other side are unusable for any of my lipsticks and glosses.

elizat · Aug 20th, 2009, 12:50 PM

These are really pretty, but the slots don't seem done well. I hope they fix them.

I like these a lot- perfect to use as a clutch, but a lot less expensive than a proper clutch.

gingeybear · Aug 20th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Love the leather, LL. Is it the same cracked gold as in the Lookbook because they look more like Rose Gold? ITA..those slots are weird. Not evenly spaced and too small to fit anything except a lip pencil...a mini one from Sephora. Has anyone given Maria any feedback on this? Even a minor ajustment of perhaps two slots instead of four, simply stitching the pocket in half rather than in quarter might make a difference. Would they be deep and long enough to fit or would the entire length and width have to be rethought..maybe about 1/4" longer and wider?

The problem might be that there are so many variations in size and shape of lipsticks and glosses. Just look at Dior, Lancome, Guerlain, Laura Mercier, Shisheido, Aveda, Burt's Bees..square, oval, long, squat. Who knows what criteria was used to measure the slots. Maybe just a pocket with a magnet would be better. Could use some reinforcement or some "framing" or something.???? I would have to actually see it IRL to know how to explain what might need to be done.

But, overall, the shape and design is pleasing...and they would make gorgeous clutches....oh lord..deliver me from temptation.

Euridice · Aug 20th, 2009, 01:33 PM

even lip glosses don't fit?? wow.

These are crazy gorgeous, thanks so much for these wonderful pics, they are like art!! LOVE this leather. Hmm, wonder if there is any left over for a small makeup case.

MorningGlory · Aug 20th, 2009, 08:16 PM

oooooooooo gorgeous. I never would have considered the crackled gold before but I absolutely love how it looks. How does it feel?

Congrats!

sandysandiego · Aug 20th, 2009, 08:21 PM

They look so luxurious. I do hope they fix the slots for the lipsticks. You are always the one to try the newest from Ignes

sillykitty · Aug 20th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by gingeybear

Love the leather, LL. Is it the same cracked gold as in the Lookbook because they look more like Rose Gold?

If I remember correctly this is Cracked Gold over Red, so different than the lookbook I think

duranie70 · Aug 20th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Gorgeous cases but yes- those pockets for makeup items need to change asap

No Cute · Aug 21st, 2009, 12:04 AM

So pretty, LL. Great leather!

Aug 20th, 2009, 06:20 AM	#1
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,894	The Make-up Cases Reveal Sorry it has taken so long to post, but the puppies are a full time job. Here are pics of my makeup cases. Crackled gold leather, black fabric interior, brushed gold hardware.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#2
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,894	Here is a pic showing what I mean by the two small pockets (this is a tube of lip balm):
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Aug 20th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#3
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,814	Nice set! I like it. The leather is also unusual and striking. Will you say the smaller size can be used as a clutch? Is there room for a mobile, small coin purse and a lipstick? The large one looks big! Yeah..true statement...puppies take a lot of time!!!! I have two 6 month'ers plus three grown ups, but the pups..omg....at the end of the day...I'm pooped....lol
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Aug 20th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#4
Jane*Bond Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 359	I really like these. In fact, I will probably be getting a few in the cracked leathers for Christmas gifts. Is there any way for you to do a size reference? Either pictures or just a description of what can fit in either size. Thanks!
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Aug 20th, 2009, 11:34 AM	#6
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	Dang. You weren't kidding when you said the slots were small! Holy cow! Still, beautiful choice in leather LL (as always). Which one was it that you said could be used as a clutch?
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Aug 20th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#5
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,012	That is such beautiful rich leather ...so unique! Did your Mini O arrive as well?

Aug 20th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#7
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,894	The larger one is bigger than my LUKA. The smaller one is bigger than the wristlet. So both could be used for clutches. Will try to post a modeling shot or some comparison shots later. irainei Yes, the slots are ridiculously small. Not to rant, but I just wondered who tested this. The big long side pocket flops down and the slots on the other side are unusable for any of my lipsticks and glosses.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#8
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,115	These are really pretty, but the slots don't seem done well. I hope they fix them. I like these a lot- perfect to use as a clutch, but a lot less expensive than a proper clutch.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#9
gingeybear Oh woe is me! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: In HH rehab! Posts: 4,491	Love the leather, LL. Is it the same cracked gold as in the Lookbook because they look more like Rose Gold? ITA..those slots are weird. Not evenly spaced and too small to fit anything except a lip pencil...a mini one from Sephora. Has anyone given Maria any feedback on this? Even a minor ajustment of perhaps two slots instead of four, simply stitching the pocket in half rather than in quarter might make a difference. Would they be deep and long enough to fit or would the entire length and width have to be rethought..maybe about 1/4" longer and wider? The problem might be that there are so many variations in size and shape of lipsticks and glosses. Just look at Dior, Lancome, Guerlain, Laura Mercier, Shisheido, Aveda, Burt's Bees..square, oval, long, squat. Who knows what criteria was used to measure the slots. Maybe just a pocket with a magnet would be better. Could use some reinforcement or some "framing" or something.???? I would have to actually see it IRL to know how to explain what might need to be done. But, overall, the shape and design is pleasing...and they would make gorgeous clutches....oh lord..deliver me from temptation.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#10
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	even lip glosses don't fit?? wow. These are crazy gorgeous, thanks so much for these wonderful pics, they are like art!! LOVE this leather. Hmm, wonder if there is any left over for a small makeup case.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#11
MorningGlory Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 431	oooooooooo gorgeous. I never would have considered the crackled gold before but I absolutely love how it looks. How does it feel? Congrats!

Aug 20th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#12
sandysandiego Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,479	They look so luxurious. I do hope they fix the slots for the lipsticks. You are always the one to try the newest from Ignes
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Aug 20th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#14
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,243	Gorgeous cases but yes- those pockets for makeup items need to change asap

Aug 21st, 2009, 12:04 AM	#15
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	So pretty, LL. Great leather!
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