Need help deciding which matinee to keep??

hannahbananab · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Hi, girls - I need some help deciding which of my matinees I should keep: the glazed espresso and green or the sage and sand.

I love the glazed espresso primarily for the "hardiness" of the leather. I'm not concerned with getting it scratched or scuffed, and even tho the leather holds up well, it's still soft and slouchy. I also LOVE the deep richness of the espresso color - with the little bit of sparkle from the glazing!

I love the sage and sand because that leather is absolutely so buttery!! I just am slightly paranoid about her getting scratched or scuffed if I take her out because the leather is more delicate.

I think both colors are neutrals and go with most of my wardrobe.... so I'm totally torn!

Please - can I get some help deciding??

stillsearching · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:31 PM

I vote for keeping the espresso only because I don't really like the sage color all that much.

fabae · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:33 PM

^ Same here.

p3bbz · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:36 PM

I voted GE matinee bc of it's durability. I think you will enjoy it more if you don't have to baby it.

Crazy4Handbags · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:40 PM

I voted for GE as well because the color is quite beautiful. The Sage, although another great neutral, it doesn't catch my eye so much. I imagine that the Sage is lighter in weight because there isn't a glazing on it.... also I could imagine being a little more paranoid because of its nudity/ fragility.

Ask yourself which one you would feel happy using and I think you'll have a clear answer. A handbag should do its duty: carry our daily goodies in it fashionably.

scoobiesmomma · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:46 PM

I voted for the GE. Seems more hardy and versatile, and if you are afraid to use the sage for fear of hurting it, it's ultimately useless to you!

AnnieBinSD · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Another vote for GE...it seems like you'll be able to wear it and enjoy it more without being paranoid that something will happen to it!

anilumagloire · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:58 PM

How can I be asked to choose???? I love them both, but I too voted for GE. That shade of brown is a great "go with everything" neutral.

jsenning · Aug 25th, 2008, 08:03 PM

I also voted for the GE, because the depth of the color is amazing.

desiprinzess718 · Aug 25th, 2008, 08:11 PM

If you can keep only one, then i'd keep the GE... only because the leather will age wonderfully over the years.

Loquita · Aug 25th, 2008, 08:17 PM

I agree with everyone else...if you are going to spend the $, why not keep something that you will use and enjoy on a regular basis?

And that bag will fly off of eBay, woman!

lmartinx1 · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:25 AM

I voted GE too! It's exactly the bag I've been looking for myself.

I think the color would go with just about everything and not having to baby it as much is a big plus.

karmenzsofia · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:29 AM

I was going to (be the only one, apparently

) vote for the sage because I love soft leather and I happen to like that color, until I saw the gold HW. That color, IMO, should have silver HW. So, the GE it is.

aka*kirara · Aug 26th, 2008, 01:13 AM

i have both colours and i love both of them (using my sage today)~
yes sage may seem more delicate, but i don't baby my bags so i have to say that its not as delicate as it seems~ i leave mine on the floor half the time (don't hate me) and its held up well!

haute okole · Aug 26th, 2008, 01:15 AM

I had and sold a GE matinee and will NEVER EVER get over that mistake

View Poll Results: Which mattie should I keep?
Keep the Glazed Espresso	26	74.29%
Keep the Sage and Sand	9	25.71%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#2
stillsearching Member Location: Long Island, NY	I vote for keeping the espresso only because I don't really like the sage color all that much. __________________ Patiently awaiting: Erin & Kerry in Brown Croc and Black Croc, Chocolate Woven MAB and an Almond MAC still searching for the perfect bag

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#3
fabae Member Location: The South	^ Same here. __________________ No bags until 2009!!! Messed that up again!

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#4
p3bbz Resident Catwoman! Location: N . Y . C .	I voted GE matinee bc of it's durability. I think you will enjoy it more if you don't have to baby it. __________________ My BBW MAM is here!! Until further notice. http://appetizeme.blogspot.com/ http://flickr.com/photos/31568003@N06/

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#5
Crazy4Handbags Crazy indeed...	I voted for GE as well because the color is quite beautiful. The Sage, although another great neutral, it doesn't catch my eye so much. I imagine that the Sage is lighter in weight because there isn't a glazing on it.... also I could imagine being a little more paranoid because of its nudity/ fragility. Ask yourself which one you would feel happy using and I think you'll have a clear answer. A handbag should do its duty: carry our daily goodies in it fashionably. __________________ Crazy4Handbags' updated collection: a reminder to self that I must be stopped Black Blue Matinee Bomar's Deep Red Mini Nikki *Drunken Grape Mini Nikki White BW MAB Sea Green MAM Grey Trio Combo MAM Night Rose Sideral Grey Devote on the way Rouge Theatre City** *dye project

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:46 PM	#6
scoobiesmomma ♥♥♥RManiak♥♥♥ Location: West Coast, Florida	I voted for the GE. Seems more hardy and versatile, and if you are afraid to use the sage for fear of hurting it, it's ultimately useless to you! __________________ Dreaming of a Chanel Coco Baby Cabas in Khaki!!!

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#7
AnnieBinSD I love bags Location: San Diego!	Another vote for GE...it seems like you'll be able to wear it and enjoy it more without being paranoid that something will happen to it! __________________ Trying to take this ban seriously for once.

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#8
anilumagloire Member Location: Miami, FL	How can I be asked to choose???? I love them both, but I too voted for GE. That shade of brown is a great "go with everything" neutral. __________________ Anilu {NO SHRINKING VIOLET} *My Collection* Need... * Light gray Matinee Pleeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!

Aug 25th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#9
jsenning :D Location: Home is where your rump rests	I also voted for the GE, because the depth of the color is amazing. __________________ enjoying what I have! violet mattie, wine mam, chocolate ergo tote, black ergo hobo, patchwork tote, wine soho demi, silver stud clutch 3.5 lbs down, 6.5 lbs to lose before I can use my wine mam! wish me luck!

Aug 25th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#10
desiprinzess718 Rebecca Minkoff Mod Location: Alpharetta, GA	If you can keep only one, then i'd keep the GE... only because the leather will age wonderfully over the years. __________________ Rebecca Minkoff's amazing leathers: www.rebeccaminkoff.com Balenciaga's amazing styles: www.balenciaga.com Love Quotes Scarves in every color Tory Burch Revas in every color MY RM COLLECTION Rebecca Minkoff Sample sale: December 4th - 6th in Los Angeles Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale: December 12th - 13th in San Francisco

Aug 25th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#11
Loquita Seeing R-E-D Location: Massachusetts	I agree with everyone else...if you are going to spend the $, why not keep something that you will use and enjoy on a regular basis? And that bag will fly off of eBay, woman! __________________ Lusting After: Bal: Tomato Shoulder; Mandarine & Sanguine CPs; RM: Black Studded Devote; Royal Nikki Sign up for the Royal Nikki Jan. Order: http://forum.purseblog.com/showthrea...errerid=127932 Join the revolution against eBay! Sign up for www.bonanzle.com with other TPF members today. Start listing your stuff for FREE.

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#12
lmartinx1 ♥♥ RM ♥ tPF♥♥ Location: Mile High State	I voted GE too! It's exactly the bag I've been looking for myself. I think the color would go with just about everything and not having to baby it as much is a big plus. __________________ . Laura Current Wish list: [X] RM Matinee - chocolate, tassels & silver HW ~ got it ~ love it! [ ] Desperately seeking Blk/Blue RM Stamped MAM/MAB

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:29 AM	#13
karmenzsofia Incurable Gypsy Location: alwayZ on the moVe kuZ I'm sUpa kOoL	I was going to (be the only one, apparently ) vote for the sage because I love soft leather and I happen to like that color, until I saw the gold HW. That color, IMO, should have silver HW. So, the GE it is. __________________ ~ KZ's ~ Wishful Thinking List: Miu Miu Coffer in Anthracite Marc Jacobs Sofia in Maroon Hayden-Harnett Lorca in Violet Tod's New D-Bag Media Tote in Clay Belen Echandia Hug Me in Glossy Black

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:13 AM	#14
aka*kirara more more MORE! Location: Melbourne ~ Down Under!	i have both colours and i love both of them (using my sage today)~ yes sage may seem more delicate, but i don't baby my bags so i have to say that its not as delicate as it seems~ i leave mine on the floor half the time (don't hate me) and its held up well! __________________ Ruby Baybee Building the Perfect RM Collection

Aug 26th, 2008, 01:15 AM	#15
haute okole Member	I had and sold a GE matinee and will NEVER EVER get over that mistake __________________ If I die at Walmart, please drag my body to Neimans