Hello girls , just returned from a trip to my local Mulberry store ( 2 mins up the street!!!) ,as I thought I would have a quick look to see if there was anything that I could buy to replace my Emmy . Well I had a good look and try on of all the bags . However is it me or are the newer Bayswaters etc a lot lighter in weight than the older ones . I came home and looked at mine and it is so much heavier . Is natural leather the same as darwin? Nothing grabbed my attention except the lovely Somerset shopper in chocolate , the oak is nice too , but they are so big you could fit a small child in them!!! Oh well I think I may have to wait to pay Shepton a visit at Easter.
New MULBERRY collection
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How divine...to walk into a Mulberry store TWO MINS UP THE STREET!!!! ...to touch, try on, smell....the beautiful leather. It is actually a gift to walk out and want for nothing. It means you have a great selection of handbags and are happy with it.
But I know what you're saying...nothing moves you to excitement. There was no "must have" bag there. I know the feeling. For me, Roxy, Bays, Elgin, Annie and a few others...are what Mulberry is really all about. The new Poppy is nice, but it is too average and not WOW in any way. You saved yourself a lot of money today...and that's a good thing.
But I know what you're saying...nothing moves you to excitement. There was no "must have" bag there. I know the feeling. For me, Roxy, Bays, Elgin, Annie and a few others...are what Mulberry is really all about. The new Poppy is nice, but it is too average and not WOW in any way. You saved yourself a lot of money today...and that's a good thing.
Again, I think it is a good thing to sit a season out. Good for your soul, good for your fabulous handbags, good for your wallet. Sometimes, consumerism needs a break. Enjoy it ladies!
TropicalGal - I'm with you on that one! I am so guilty of consumerism so it's such a relief to have bought the pink Hanover and not be hankering after anything else.
I would like a pink purse (wallet) but am not feeling any rush. Wow, this is a giddy feeling for me - satisfaction??!
I would like a pink purse (wallet) but am not feeling any rush. Wow, this is a giddy feeling for me - satisfaction??!
I'm pretty satisfied too. No bag is shouting my name from the Mulberry collection. Am thinking i might like a Belen Echandia love me but am going to wait until i can see some of her bags in the flesh first! Still looking forward to browsing Bicester outlet in May though - i could be tempted by an araline at a good price maybe!
Flossie, I agree with you about the new natural leather. I saw some bags in this new leather (which according to mulberry is supposed to be the same as darwin, just renamed), and was not impressed at all
^^^ Is this the same as tumbled grain?? my sister has a somerset tote bag in tumbled grain and I must say it looks awful!!
She bought it in november and uses it as an everyday bag , so it does get lots of use but even so its in a dreadful state!!
Its covered in scratches and the bottom corners of the bag have gone a bit grey and discoloured
I feel kinda bad as I was the one who talked her into buying it!!
She bought it in november and uses it as an everyday bag , so it does get lots of use but even so its in a dreadful state!!
Its covered in scratches and the bottom corners of the bag have gone a bit grey and discoloured
I feel kinda bad as I was the one who talked her into buying it!!
^^^ Is this the same as tumbled grain?? my sister has a somerset tote bag in tumbled grain and I must say it looks awful!!
She bought it in november and uses it as an everyday bag , so it does get lots of use but even so its in a dreadful state!!
Its covered in scratches and the bottom corners of the bag have gone a bit grey and discoloured
I feel kinda bad as I was the one who talked her into buying it!!
Oh no, that's awful Tara, your poor sis! I was also seriously interested in this bag, might have to re-think....
The Somerset range is in the tumbled grain , but the Bayswaters etc which used to be made in darwin are now in natural leather which is just not the same thickness although Mulberry say it is . I did look at the shoppers in Somerset they seem flimsier , nice tho.ugh Dont know if I will buy now though if they dont wear too well.^^^ Is this the same as tumbled grain?? my sister has a somerset tote bag in tumbled grain and I must say it looks awful!!
She bought it in november and uses it as an everyday bag , so it does get lots of use but even so its in a dreadful state!!
Its covered in scratches and the bottom corners of the bag have gone a bit grey and discoloured
I feel kinda bad as I was the one who talked her into buying it!!
I have to say that both poppy bag in ostrich / maxi mabel and the Agyness are all calling my name.. This will be a difficult spring... =)
I love the Black Agyness
- But I am in a bit of a dilema at the moment - I have the Black Patent Mabel bag which I bought from House of Fraser London at Christmas time but I am not using it (don't want to spoil it!!) - So should I sell the Mabel and buy the Black Agyness (which I would more likely use everyday)?
What do you guys think? :s
I would be grateful for your opinions. Thanks all x
- But I am in a bit of a dilema at the moment - I have the Black Patent Mabel bag which I bought from House of Fraser London at Christmas time but I am not using it (don't want to spoil it!!) - So should I sell the Mabel and buy the Black Agyness (which I would more likely use everyday)? What do you guys think? :s
I would be grateful for your opinions. Thanks all x