My other MAM is the persimmon with signature hardware. The mini nikki is black patent. I still need to carry it more to make it nice and crinkly but it is supposed to rain this week so maybe it will get some love. One thing I'm jealous of though is the silver hardware on your royal bag. I just checked the bluefly site and the fuschia has gold hardware. But as much as I liked the royal, I don't see it fitting as much with my wardrobe. I'm a bit perplexed by this so-called fuschia colour because in the pics it definately looks purple...