When I posted my NLG parachute, a number of people asked about the handles. I found a way to soften them up very quickly. (There should be a fourth photo where I bend the handles down to the top of the bag but I can't find it) Basically, I just worked them up and down repeatedly while I watched TV. Anyway, this worked well and the gray handles are now comfortable. (Blue parachute to follow in next post....)
Pacific Parachute & Handle Softening
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So...now that I have slid down the slippery parachute slope, I added one in Pacific. I have never gotten over missing my chance at indigo and I think Pacific is a great denim blue. The first photo was taken in the car with the bag against my faded jeans. The second photo was taken inside and the third was taken outside. I also got a Pacific lanyard (not shown) because....well...why not?!
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I have been waiting for several years for a blue that works for me. I was beginning to wonder if it would surface. I am thrilled with this bag! And, yes, the handles are great when they are softened..... But I've gotta go pack for Ban Island now.....
Well....there's currently no room. I came home yesterday and realized that I will have to make some changes in there. So....if I decide to put her away, one of the other totes will have to come out to play. I think I can add a shelf in the next vertical section of the closet. Either that or a stack of spring sweaters will be orphaned and their space confiscated. Boy...would I love a big closet!
Congratulations! I know how much you like Pacific. I went to South Coast Plaza and looked at the Pacific parachute yesterday but I think I still prefer Tourmaline for myself. So glad to read about how to soften the handles. I think the tourmaline parachute will be next up on the hit list.
I've been thinking tourmaline too! I had a large Veneta but rehomed it and like the parachute have been regretting it. A tourmaline parachute might be the best of both worlds!
I am thrilled with the Pacific color. It's been such a long wait. I am hoping these two parachutes are sufficient to take care of my BV hunger for at least six months.....a year would be even better.
I knew I wanted a bag in Pacific as soon as I saw the wallet that came out first. I reserved a parachute in Pacific but it wasn't due in until sometime between mid-April and the end of May. I figured that I would end up with a NLG one also, so I went ahead and got that one. Then the Pacific arrived a week later. I thought I had a month leeway in between the purchases but it was not to be. But I'm thrilled and now feel like I'm covered. I would recommend Pacific to anyone who has any denim in their wardrobe.....or who needs a fairly neutral blue.
I think Pacific would be great in a pillow bag, but UPS doesn't deliver to Ban Island....
Wow! It cannot get better than that, to find a style that works and a color that you absolutely adore. I love blue, wear a lot of it and Pacific just looks so vibrant and cheery. Congrats Diane, I am very happy for you... though I can hear those Pillows murmuring their displeasure. Uh Oh.