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Crazy4Handbags · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by MAGJES

How pretty is OLIVE!!

You're so cute, MAG!

Crazy4Handbags · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by kdo

Does anyone have any pics of MAMs worn with the strap, including crossbody? I don't think I've seen it before. I'd love to see how the bag hangs.

My goodness. MAM worn cross-body looks terrible, on me at least. It looks like a big bulge/ growth on my body and so very oddly placed. It sits on my stomach level. Not very flattering at all. I suppose if the MAM is super smooshy, it could look alright.

MissFluffyCat · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Incredible looking bags; I need one! MAM owners, why do you like this bag better than the MAB? I'm 5'4, find my mini Nikki a bit small and my full size Devote just right, so I was thinking of the MAB (there are none near me I can look at). But in all your mod shots, this bag looks like a great size...

Crazy4Handbags · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:39 AM

Hi MissFLuffyCat. We are about the same height. I don't prefer the MAM to the MAB so much. In my opinion, they are different animals. The MAM is more structured and stays structured even after you break in the leather. If you're a hardcore satchel girl, this style will suit you. The MAB, however, will slouch over time and look like a satchel-y hobo/ hobo-y satchel. It's obviously bigger in size, but when it does break in, the size/ volume seem to diminish. My WBW MAB looks as small as my MAM b/c it's so darn smooshy. I think you'll always wonder if you don't try, so I suggest that you try both sizes, but give them enough time to adjust to you.

MissFluffyCat · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:47 AM

Thanks Crazy4Handbags - yes, the only solution is to have one of each! The Deep Turquoise Zip MAM is calling to me....

Crazy4Handbags · Sep 9th, 2009, 05:47 AM

DT Zip looks amazing! I used to have a sample DT Beloved. The leather was unbelievably soft with slight pebbles and sheen, and the color was so saturated, perfect. You're going to love it. It has gunmetal HW, right?

knasarae · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:36 AM

Ooh such pretty rare bags! Magjes, that magenta/croc tempted me on eBay for a WHILE. It is so pretty!!! What I regret is not getting the emerald/croc MAM from LB...I was given a heads up on it but since it had tassels (I had never thought about detasselization back then) I passed. I have regretted that ever since.

I only have two, but I'll be happy to add some pics to this! Hard to believe we didn't have this thread before!

knasarae · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:38 AM

And speaking of MAB/MAM differences....I saw a lady at my local mall a week or so ago and she had an old school chocolate MAB. She was my height but much thinner and it was sooo slouchy and broken in it looked absolutely fabulous on her. I'd never considered an MAB before then but it looked better than a lot of brand spankin' new MAM's imho.

Hisgeekygrrrl · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:40 AM

Oh featherie...I love this color

Originally Posted by featherie

Here's just a quickie of my Espresso MAM.

And Mag, I just want to let you know that I am holding you responsible for my FIG devote going back to her sleeper bag for awhile so that I may fall in love all over again with my MAM. Miss MAM thanks you though

kathywko · Sep 9th, 2009, 09:49 AM

I wear it crossbody when I walk through the not-so-great parts of town! Makes it look more edgy....I think! I put the bag on the side/back. I kinda like it hehe

Originally Posted by Crazy4Handbags

My goodness. MAM worn cross-body looks terrible, on me at least. It looks like a big bulge/ growth on my body and so very oddly placed. It sits on my stomach level. Not very flattering at all. I suppose if the MAM is super smooshy, it could look alright.

aces styled · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:24 PM

I love MAMs! I currently have two, Rose and Black Cat, although the latter is currently in NYC having its lining fixed... it came to me all bunched up and sewn together on one side. I am strongly considering a PH Zip MAM... thought, ladies?

Crazy4Handbags · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by kathywko

I wear it crossbody when I walk through the not-so-great parts of town! Makes it look more edgy....I think! I put the bag on the side/back. I kinda like it hehe

That's awesome, Kathy! What kind of MAM do you have?

kdo · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Any pics? Anyone?

jc0812 · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by baghag411

Some of us Nikki Hos like to cross-species too!!

I may have a few to add to this thread. . .

Hehe, baghaggie...I am the same as you...mostly a nikki ho but I'm not one to discriminate too much.

Great idea for a thread, magjes! I love seeing everyone's pics!

MAGJES · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by aces styled

I love MAMs! I currently have two, Rose and Black Cat, although the latter is currently in NYC having its lining fixed... it came to me all bunched up and sewn together on one side. I am strongly considering a PH Zip MAM... thought, ladies?

I would love to see a picture of a Rose MAM

- I've never seen it !!

Pretty please!

Sep 9th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#37
knasarae Dare to Dream Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 14,300	Ooh such pretty rare bags! Magjes, that magenta/croc tempted me on eBay for a WHILE. It is so pretty!!! What I regret is not getting the emerald/croc MAM from LB...I was given a heads up on it but since it had tassels (I had never thought about detasselization back then) I passed. I have regretted that ever since. I only have two, but I'll be happy to add some pics to this! Hard to believe we didn't have this thread before!
	__________________ If you see a Rebecca Minkoff sample sale Olive MAC for sale please PM me!!! Your friendly neighborhood MAC Advocate

Sep 9th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#38
knasarae Dare to Dream Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 14,300	And speaking of MAB/MAM differences....I saw a lady at my local mall a week or so ago and she had an old school chocolate MAB. She was my height but much thinner and it was sooo slouchy and broken in it looked absolutely fabulous on her. I'd never considered an MAB before then but it looked better than a lot of brand spankin' new MAM's imho.
	__________________ If you see a Rebecca Minkoff sample sale Olive MAC for sale please PM me!!! Your friendly neighborhood MAC Advocate

Sep 9th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#41
aces styled Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 263	I love MAMs! I currently have two, Rose and Black Cat, although the latter is currently in NYC having its lining fixed... it came to me all bunched up and sewn together on one side. I am strongly considering a PH Zip MAM... thought, ladies?
	__________________ on the lookout for: RM Fall '09 FIG MAM Treesje Magnolia in Black Shine

Sep 9th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#43
kdo Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,096	Any pics? Anyone?
kdo Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,096	__________________ Dreaming of: RM Black Resort MA, Glazed Sunshine & Emerald Chloe Shoes & Boots

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:20 AM	#33
MissFluffyCat Member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 212	Incredible looking bags; I need one! MAM owners, why do you like this bag better than the MAB? I'm 5'4, find my mini Nikki a bit small and my full size Devote just right, so I was thinking of the MAB (there are none near me I can look at). But in all your mod shots, this bag looks like a great size...

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:39 AM	#34
Crazy4Handbags Gizmo Sheltie! Joined: May 2008 Location: Burbs of Paris Posts: 4,089	Hi MissFLuffyCat. We are about the same height. I don't prefer the MAM to the MAB so much. In my opinion, they are different animals. The MAM is more structured and stays structured even after you break in the leather. If you're a hardcore satchel girl, this style will suit you. The MAB, however, will slouch over time and look like a satchel-y hobo/ hobo-y satchel. It's obviously bigger in size, but when it does break in, the size/ volume seem to diminish. My WBW MAB looks as small as my MAM b/c it's so darn smooshy. I think you'll always wonder if you don't try, so I suggest that you try both sizes, but give them enough time to adjust to you.

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#35
MissFluffyCat Member Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 212	Thanks Crazy4Handbags - yes, the only solution is to have one of each! The Deep Turquoise Zip MAM is calling to me....

Sep 9th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#36
Crazy4Handbags Gizmo Sheltie! Joined: May 2008 Location: Burbs of Paris Posts: 4,089	DT Zip looks amazing! I used to have a sample DT Beloved. The leather was unbelievably soft with slight pebbles and sheen, and the color was so saturated, perfect. You're going to love it. It has gunmetal HW, right?

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