Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot - Page 10

kellykapoor · Dec 17th, 2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNG

Okay, be honest, what do you guys think?

first pic is the before pic, second pic is the after pic

I like it! The tassels were soooooo long and a pain to deal with on this bag. Now, they are short(er) and more perky IMO

def more practical now. if only the tassels had little end-caps...

richprincess · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:02 PM

The shorter tassels are cute. I like them, honestly

paintednightsky · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:10 PM

It's cute. Maybe you can knot them at the end with a flattened sort of knot so it doesn't fray? The fraying is the only thing I'm worried about but if RM had made shorter tassels to begin with, it would have been nice!

GUNG · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:14 PM

^Great idea! Im going to try!

madaboutdarcy · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:18 PM

Ooh they're cute! You've got guts *and* great fashion sense!

GUNG · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:21 PM

^Im so glad you guys like them! I was kind of afraid! Does anyone not like them?

I try not to come out the house looking like a hobo on most days!

Thanks for the compliment, madaboutracy!

knshdion · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:26 PM

Definitely like the shorter tassel. If the knot doesn't work out, you might be able to find some sort of thing that could work as an end cap at a fabric store. Or you could just fold a small part of the tassel over and sew it to create a more finished and less likely to fray end.

GUNG · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:30 PM

^Thank you! Although Im horrible at domestic diva stuff like cooking and sewing! I might take it to a cobbler and see what they can do!

missypoo · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:34 PM

I like how you shorten the tassels GUNG! I have to admit too that they are way too long lol

GUNG · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:36 PM

^thank you! Keep in mind, however, that the bag I did it on was an older version of the MAM, without the end metal trim, so all I had to do was snip it. I dont suggest shortening the tassels on the newer MAM/MA's whatsoever, unless its done by someone experienced in sewing, because of the metal trim involved.

missypoo · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:39 PM

Are you planning on getting some more RM colors to add to your TDF collection?? lol

GUNG · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:44 PM

^Just the green, Missypoo! I cant think of any other colors I really want. How about you?

missypoo · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:47 PM

^Well first can't wait to get the Hot Pink MAM. That is first on my list lol. Then wine, and maybe green : )

mintpearl · Dec 18th, 2007, 12:44 AM

I actually like the tassels on mine the way they are...I wonder if the tassels will come back after this new 08 season's studded ones...does anyone know? I esp like the little touch of the mini D rings at the end of the tassels.

I'm not sure if this question was ever addressed or answered here but does anyone treat their RM bags with leather protecters like applegard rain and stain repellent, or conditioners?

Rebecca, what would you recommend for us? Should we protect them or should we just leave the leather alone....

Has anyone tried? And what were the results? TIA!

Contessa · Dec 18th, 2007, 01:17 AM

I love tassles...the length doesn't bother me.

Glad to hear they were ring-less! The only thing I might have done differently is cut them at an angle....give it more of an edge.

Gung...you've got quite the collection!!!! Nice to see someone who is totally passionate about their bags!!!!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#137
richprincess Member	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot The shorter tassels are cute. I like them, honestly

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#138
paintednightsky Member	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot It's cute. Maybe you can knot them at the end with a flattened sort of knot so it doesn't fray? The fraying is the only thing I'm worried about but if RM had made shorter tassels to begin with, it would have been nice!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:14 PM	#139
GUNG Sofa King Banned Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^Great idea! Im going to try!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#140
madaboutdarcy Mrs. Darcy	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot Ooh they're cute! You've got guts and great fashion sense!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#141
GUNG Sofa King Banned Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^Im so glad you guys like them! I was kind of afraid! Does anyone not like them? I try not to come out the house looking like a hobo on most days! Thanks for the compliment, madaboutracy!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#142
knshdion Member	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot Definitely like the shorter tassel. If the knot doesn't work out, you might be able to find some sort of thing that could work as an end cap at a fabric store. Or you could just fold a small part of the tassel over and sew it to create a more finished and less likely to fray end.

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:30 PM	#143
GUNG Sofa King Banned Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^Thank you! Although Im horrible at domestic diva stuff like cooking and sewing! I might take it to a cobbler and see what they can do!

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:34 PM	#144
missypoo Que Sera, Sera Location: "The Good Life"	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot I like how you shorten the tassels GUNG! I have to admit too that they are way too long lol __________________ Melissa

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:36 PM	#145
GUNG Sofa King Banned Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^thank you! Keep in mind, however, that the bag I did it on was an older version of the MAM, without the end metal trim, so all I had to do was snip it. I dont suggest shortening the tassels on the newer MAM/MA's whatsoever, unless its done by someone experienced in sewing, because of the metal trim involved.

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#146
missypoo Que Sera, Sera Location: "The Good Life"	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot Are you planning on getting some more RM colors to add to your TDF collection?? lol __________________ Melissa

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#147
GUNG Sofa King Banned Location: SF Bay Area, CA	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^Just the green, Missypoo! I cant think of any other colors I really want. How about you?

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#148
missypoo Que Sera, Sera Location: "The Good Life"	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot ^Well first can't wait to get the Hot Pink MAM. That is first on my list lol. Then wine, and maybe green : ) __________________ Melissa

Dec 18th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#149
mintpearl Member	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot I actually like the tassels on mine the way they are...I wonder if the tassels will come back after this new 08 season's studded ones...does anyone know? I esp like the little touch of the mini D rings at the end of the tassels. I'm not sure if this question was ever addressed or answered here but does anyone treat their RM bags with leather protecters like applegard rain and stain repellent, or conditioners? Rebecca, what would you recommend for us? Should we protect them or should we just leave the leather alone.... Has anyone tried? And what were the results? TIA! __________________ amethyst~ charcoal~rubisse iris~persimmon~cloud grey

Dec 18th, 2007, 01:17 AM	#150
Contessa Vampiress	Re: Rebecca Minkoff's Hot Spot I love tassles...the length doesn't bother me. Glad to hear they were ring-less! The only thing I might have done differently is cut them at an angle....give it more of an edge. Gung...you've got quite the collection!!!! Nice to see someone who is totally passionate about their bags!!!!