I liked these but the Lilly ( one with the chain ) is very similar to my Prada . The other is cute but I am not sure about the size. I was also thinking of getting another Portland Mystery Box plus 8 bit with a larger bag. Thoughts?
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It does seem to be the same size as the Prada, and I like the Prada more.
You’ve been really happy with the Portland bags, and that 8 box surprise offer is really good - I might go that route if you’re needing a bigger bag.
What did you think of the little bucket looking mulberry? I like the look but wonder if it looks to small.
Actually, I think it’s really cute - I like the closure, but I don’t know if it’s easy to use though.
I don’t think it looks too small, it’s more important to know if all your things fit well!
I love the Lilly, but you are right: it´s very similar to the Prada- so very similar you most likely wouldn´t notice the difference.
The little bucket bag looks sweet, but it´s a bucket bag... personally I´m not keen on them. Too open, too unorganized. I manage to turn any structured bag into a chaotic desaster zone. A bucket wouldn´t make any sense for me.
It is cute but things won't be organized like in my other bucket from fount leather . Fount bucket is more casual but easy to open and close and has an internal pocket for my phone. Dh wants me to pick something soon as the occasion as already passed. Perhaps Get the PLG plus 8 and extras and save a bigger gift for my birthday .Actually, I think it’s really cute - I like the closure, but I don’t know if it’s easy to use though.
I don’t think it looks too small, it’s more important to know if all your things fit well!
Seeing your style in the photos where you are trying on the Mulberries I think another Portland bag would be a good decision. It would look so good with what you are wearing (I went to the Portland site and had a good browse around!) and you are so happy with the Portland bags you already bought. A bigger purchase shouldn´t be rushed. You might find the perfect bag soon and then you´d still have the option to remind DH that he promised...
So once I actually dress up for grocery shopping- nice 70ies dress, silver Sneakers and my black Dior Gaucho- and then I crouch in front of the yoghurt shelf, step on the back of my hem, tear the lining of my dress and land on my bum to boot... The perfect smell of my bag cheered me up immediately, though! I should wear the Gaucho far more often!
Oh dear - well, I’m glad the Gaucho worked it’s magic on you!
sorry about the dress tho!
Oh no I hope you can fix it.
Going from the loud noise the lining made when ripping I thoughtit was a huge damage. Back home I saw it only was the center seam. Sigh of relief. This should be a quick fix. I could have fixed any other damage, too, though. That´s what I do with almost every vintage purchase... I´m a cheapskate and buy the cheap vintage clothes other buyers aren´t keen on, because they need work or cleaning, mainly both.
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Sweet! I was going to ask about the knotting. I sort of know that one but not on a twilly, so will require a photo at some point, please! Actually I do have twillies here that I can experiment with LOL just the wrong colors.Ohmigosh - I did not know that! I googled it... it’s horsehair woven with cotton or linen... can you imagine wearing a petticoat made of that?!? It would be hot and would make me itchy!
Ive been pictures of other bags made of crinoline, and I’ve wondered about how delicate the material is, because typically they’re in rough shape - now I know!
The things you’re teaching us!
(told DH about this whole convo - got the eye roll)
Wow... fascinating!
It’s amazing!
(I thought that I had read something/ somewhere that it was made from the scraps of the leathers used to make the bags - which would be very frugal and clever on H’s part.)
Hahahaha! Sorry?
Mine is tied on with Bova knots, and you need to check them occasionally because the knots sometimes loosen... then your darling Pico falls off your shoulder. You might want to wash the twillies first to remove a bit of the sizing (whatever it is that makes them so silky/slippy) so there’s a bit more ‘grip’ to the silk.
