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~lse~ · Oct 30th, 2009, 03:06 AM

I am...er, was...getting an Epi ZCP for Christmas. With that in mind I went to my local boutique yesterday to have one last look so I could decide on the colour. The SA brought out 2 purses for me to look at. And they were squashed almost beyond recognition

Needless to say I was totally put off by this and I have lost almost all desire to get this purse

But...after reacquainting myself with the ZCP Clubhouse I know these little sweeties can look gorgeous and adorable!

Question is: how can I get my mojo back for one of these little beauties?

slayer · Oct 30th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Epi is very durable, by squashed do you mean they look flat? Epi wallets look pretty stiff and flat to me until you have stuff in them - then they look great.
I hope you can find the wallet you want, don't give up yet. Maybe try other styles if you don't like the look of the epi?

T-Girl · Oct 30th, 2009, 07:09 PM

I love the ZCP styles. I have them in monogram, damier ebene, and monogram vernis styles. I don't have them in epi because I find they don't 'wow' me as much. I would say go back and look at the other styles. Maybe the Pomme D'Amour in vernis would appeal to you--get the ones with the deeper pillowy impressions!

~lse~ · Oct 31st, 2009, 01:57 AM

I guess I meant they looked...flat, yes. Really I tried very hard not to go "Yuck!" when the SA got them out. I suppose they may looked better once full but I think this has really put me off Epi. I'm thinking I might go back as suggested and try scoping the Vernis ZCP...I like Amarante and Bronze. I know the latter is not to everyone's taste I think it's really a great neutral. If I knew what colours were replacing them I might wait but I would have a conniption if it was something I didn't like and I missed out on something I did

macska · Nov 1st, 2009, 08:23 AM

One thing I do often when I look at bags at the LV boutique and I am not sure what they will look like (or feel like) when full, is I ask my SA if she could stuff the bag with tissue paper so I can see what it will be like when actually being used (i.e. with stuff in it). This also helps me to see how comfortable the bag will be to carry when filled.

~lse~ · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:56 AM

Good idea! Actually I asked the SA if she minded me touching & opening the ZCP and she seemed kinda horrified by the thought. I said "I've just had a manicure!" (which I had, literally, an hour earlier) hoping that would make her feel better about it, lol. My hands were super nice at that moment

I do love the Cassis but I'm not sure whether I'll buy it afterall....

Oct 30th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#1
~lse~ OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: a sunburnt country (Oz!) Posts: 757	Totally deflated by LV boutique experience :( I am...er, was...getting an Epi ZCP for Christmas. With that in mind I went to my local boutique yesterday to have one last look so I could decide on the colour. The SA brought out 2 purses for me to look at. And they were squashed almost beyond recognition Needless to say I was totally put off by this and I have lost almost all desire to get this purse But...after reacquainting myself with the ZCP Clubhouse I know these little sweeties can look gorgeous and adorable! Question is: how can I get my mojo back for one of these little beauties?
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Oct 30th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
T-Girl Ahhhh...I'm falling! Joined: May 2008 Posts: 5,860	I love the ZCP styles. I have them in monogram, damier ebene, and monogram vernis styles. I don't have them in epi because I find they don't 'wow' me as much. I would say go back and look at the other styles. Maybe the Pomme D'Amour in vernis would appeal to you--get the ones with the deeper pillowy impressions!
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Oct 31st, 2009, 01:57 AM	#4
~lse~ OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: a sunburnt country (Oz!) Posts: 757	I guess I meant they looked...flat, yes. Really I tried very hard not to go "Yuck!" when the SA got them out. I suppose they may looked better once full but I think this has really put me off Epi. I'm thinking I might go back as suggested and try scoping the Vernis ZCP...I like Amarante and Bronze. I know the latter is not to everyone's taste I think it's really a great neutral. If I knew what colours were replacing them I might wait but I would have a conniption if it was something I didn't like and I missed out on something I did
	__________________ gimme gimme gimme

Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:56 AM	#6
~lse~ OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: a sunburnt country (Oz!) Posts: 757	Good idea! Actually I asked the SA if she minded me touching & opening the ZCP and she seemed kinda horrified by the thought. I said "I've just had a manicure!" (which I had, literally, an hour earlier) hoping that would make her feel better about it, lol. My hands were super nice at that moment I do love the Cassis but I'm not sure whether I'll buy it afterall....
	__________________ gimme gimme gimme

Oct 30th, 2009, 06:59 PM	#2
slayer I want! I want! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 5,012	Epi is very durable, by squashed do you mean they look flat? Epi wallets look pretty stiff and flat to me until you have stuff in them - then they look great. I hope you can find the wallet you want, don't give up yet. Maybe try other styles if you don't like the look of the epi?

Nov 1st, 2009, 08:23 AM	#5
macska Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: World Traveller Posts: 1,318	One thing I do often when I look at bags at the LV boutique and I am not sure what they will look like (or feel like) when full, is I ask my SA if she could stuff the bag with tissue paper so I can see what it will be like when actually being used (i.e. with stuff in it). This also helps me to see how comfortable the bag will be to carry when filled.

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