So glad they took it back with no hassle. What are you looking for that will meet the same need?
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2019 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Great advice. I’ve asked him what I can expect from the reatructuring and he proactively suggested that he look at the bag once he has it in hand and then send me photos from past work to let me know what I can expect.
In an interesting twist, I got a voice mail from Heather at Leather Surgeons. She said she was thinking about my bag and has a suggestion for me. So I’ll call her tomorrow. I’ll update on what she says.
(FYI - all of the places I’m mentioning work on any brand of bag or shoe. So, hopefully my exploration can spur thoughts on resources for others on the thread.)
I think she is going to be navy now but, of course I’ll share photos of the result - good, bad or ugly. LOL!
That is why I immediately brought it back the very next morning when I received it the night before. I would still like either a silver backpack or a light weight silver bag with clean lines and more casual for day time. This was to be a fun carefree bag.
I think navy would be stunning on this bag, and I don't think the light interior would be too odd. If it would bother you, though, is there anything they can do about dyeing the interior?Ok. Now I’m waffling. Lol! Since I realized I can just dye the ivory bag, I’m thinking of other potential colors.
I was originally thinking pink. Something like this color.View attachment 4317748
But, I have three pink bags - a hot pink Dior, salmon pink Prada and today’s pale pink Fendi. In a collection of 26 bags - of which 7 are black, do I need a 4th pink?
Last year I wore my pink bags a total of 13 times. So, probably not.
I thought about green which is a color I want in my wardrobe. But, a big green Chanel flap seems a bit much.Plus, while I love the color green, I’m not sure how much I’ll wear a green bag.
The two other colors I very much want to add are bordeaux and navy. I don’t see this bag looking good in bordeaux. And, I have a red Chanel jumbo. So, nix the burgundy.
Where I think I’m going to land is a rich navy. I just asked if I can do this color. Even cooler if I can get a metallic sheen.View attachment 4317743
The only question on navy for me is around the interior which is a light caramel color. It makes a nice contrast with the ivory. View attachment 4317747 But, would it be too much contrast with the navy? Perhaps not since many black Chanel bags have red lining. And, all my Miss Diors have a leather lining in a contrasting color.
With the dying, I worry a teeny bit about someone thinking the bag is fake but, I can’t let that stop me from getting the right color for me.
I’m open into any and all thoughts. I think I’m going to post in the Chanel forum and see what people think.
Also, I'm no expert, but I have a vague memory of reading that metallics don't hold up well--they peel over time. I think you already own a metallic Chanel, though, so you'll know more than I do on that one!
Your Bally is lovely
So sorry about the disappointing experience with the backpack, though!Stunning!
Update on the dying.
• As @mimi_buckley mentioned, Leather Surgeons won’t dye a bag a different color.
• Lovinmybags can do the navy with a metallic sheen for $550.
• Leather Pros can do navy with a metallic sheen for $250.
I’ve dealt with LP before on 2 Handbag dye efforts and been pleased with Mark’s work (Mark was the one who dyed this bag’s top flap as it had SNAD sun damage fading on the flap when I received it from TheRealReal. Never would I deal with TRR again.) So, it’s a no brainer to send to him to dye.
He can also reinforce the structure for an additional $120. This is where I’m not sure. It’s meant to be a soft flap but it’s doesn’t just look soft to me. It looks tired. I’m thinking I should do that as well. (??)
It seems like it's a no-brainer to go with Leather Pros. Even with paying $120 for the structure, you're still saving $180 over what Lovinmybags wants for the dye job alone!
i hope we could merge our 2 and then it would be Bal paradise!!
Oh yes! You girls can open an exhibition about Bal through time. [emoji1360][emoji1360]
I googled a few. Have you seen these?
I’m getting kind of excited about the change. I decided on navy and am sending the bag in today. It’s funny - I asked several of my friends what they thought of this and everyone had a strong opinion on the shade of navy they thought I should get. LOL! I didn’t think navy was that polarizing.I think navy would be stunning on this bag, and I don't think the light interior would be too odd. If it would bother you, though, is there anything they can do about dyeing the interior?
Also, I'm no expert, but I have a vague memory of reading that metallics don't hold up well--they peel over time. I think you already own a metallic Chanel, though, so you'll know more than I do on that one!
Your Bally is lovely
Stunning!
It seems like it's a no-brainer to go with Leather Pros. Even with paying $120 for the structure, you're still saving $180 over what Lovinmybags wants for the dye job alone!
I’m crazy about metallic bags and have never had any problems with peeling or anything else. I had a Michael Kors hobo in gold leather and put that poor bag through heck. And, it still looked great when I sold it. But, I think with any redyed bag there is a chance the color won’t be as durable. If down the road there are any issues, I’ll send it back in for a touch up.
Thanks! I saw the Rebecca M one yesterday but it was a little to in your face for me . The other two I have not seen and they are a fraction of what I paid for the other. I would have to see them in person. The madden has nice lines but I prefer real leather or fabric. I also had a Frye one pop up that I would like to see in real life.
Hello Ladies,
Happy New Year! I was stumbling around the 2018 thread before it hit me that there's a new 2019 thread, ha ha. Do you remember when I was in search of a black tote that would hold my laptop and assorted files? I ended up buying this Serapian tote from Nordstrom and almost a year later it's still holding up well. I also picked up a couple less expensive totes from Cole Haan that I have gotten some use out of. The red bag in front of it is a Rebecca Minkoff feed bag that I just pulled out because I was wanting an open top bag that had some color to contrast with my black coat.
We have moved into our new home which is only about three miles from work. I can be in the office in five minutes which is fantastic. I'm figuring out the ins and outs of running the business and we had our biggest year ever last year. Hiring new help, meetings with the banker, accountant and sales reps, keeping our trucks and equipment running, along with keeping my contractors and crews happy is a full time job!
I'm loving our new home. Downsizing is not for the faint of heart! November and December were quite busy but we are all unpacked and settled in. It works nicely to accommodate my family of four but will be a good size for me as my young adult "children" leave home.
I need to take stock of my current bag inventory when I have the time because I do think I would like to let some bags go in 2019. TBH, I have been so busy I haven't been changing my daily bag much. I only grab a smaller purse for special events. I have a work trip to Mexico next month that I think I may use my daughter's small LV Pallas for. That is such a great bag.
I wish I had more time to visit this thread but hope 2019 has gotten off to a good start for all of you. I will try to get back here a little more frequently this year!
Oh, that is a lovely RM feed bag! I have eyed the Hermes Evelyne and the RM feed bag, such convenient crossbodies but not purchasing anything for now...
Checking in, I just finished the New Year, New Bag challenge, using my last 3 purchases 2 times each, yay!
And along with the discussion of getting a bag painted, I wanted to share edge painting I did, to make a bag I own new again...I didn't like the unfinished edges of the handles of a leather tote bag from Etsy, so I painted them with leather paint and then a top coat to waterproof...here are before and after photos:
Checking in, I just finished the New Year, New Bag challenge, using my last 3 purchases 2 times each, yay!
And along with the discussion of getting a bag painted, I wanted to share edge painting I did, to make a bag I own new again...I didn't like the unfinished edges of the handles of a leather tote bag from Etsy, so I painted them with leather paint and then a top coat to waterproof...here are before and after photos: