and it is damn gorgeous! 
If I had to pick just one word to describe it, I would have to say chic. It is so comfy on the shoulder (nine inch drop on longest setting) and though it has a structured bottom, the leather is very lightweight and so it doesn't feel stiff. Jackie said the leather will break in and wear gorgeously over time so I'm super excited to see it age. I am 5'2 and petite and the size is just perfect...medium/large imho yet not so oversized it couldn't be used for an evening event.
I missed out on the usual pink lining...this is a first edition TMA so the lining is a nice canvas type in a Hermes orange shade.
The color is the most breathtaking shade of pale gold with handpainted brownish bronzey mottled streaks. The depth of the mottled effect lends a very neutral feel to the bag. Though it is a pale, pale, warm toned gold, it is not at all flashy due to the rich, mottled streaks that are perfectly placed and the darker brass hardware. It is an eye catching bag that is very unique yet very classy and elegant in this subtle metallic.
Oh gosh, I am so in love!
I think it will be my new signature bag...I haven't been this excited about a handbag since I got my Lady Dior last year. Isn't it great when you find a piece you know will age gorgeously and that you can easily wear with anything and it'll still rock twenty years from now? 
My mom has always been big on teaching us to buy timeless items (well for things that are more of an investment like jewelry) even if we need to grow into them...I find that it works with handbags too and that those are the ones I end up keeping for ages with no regrets.
Okay, so here are some pics...I'll post them in the BE photo thread once I also receive my glossy tan SM that I am also anxiously awaiting...
If I had to pick just one word to describe it, I would have to say chic. It is so comfy on the shoulder (nine inch drop on longest setting) and though it has a structured bottom, the leather is very lightweight and so it doesn't feel stiff. Jackie said the leather will break in and wear gorgeously over time so I'm super excited to see it age. I am 5'2 and petite and the size is just perfect...medium/large imho yet not so oversized it couldn't be used for an evening event. I missed out on the usual pink lining...this is a first edition TMA so the lining is a nice canvas type in a Hermes orange shade.
The color is the most breathtaking shade of pale gold with handpainted brownish bronzey mottled streaks. The depth of the mottled effect lends a very neutral feel to the bag. Though it is a pale, pale, warm toned gold, it is not at all flashy due to the rich, mottled streaks that are perfectly placed and the darker brass hardware. It is an eye catching bag that is very unique yet very classy and elegant in this subtle metallic. Oh gosh, I am so in love!
I think it will be my new signature bag...I haven't been this excited about a handbag since I got my Lady Dior last year. Isn't it great when you find a piece you know will age gorgeously and that you can easily wear with anything and it'll still rock twenty years from now? My mom has always been big on teaching us to buy timeless items (well for things that are more of an investment like jewelry) even if we need to grow into them...I find that it works with handbags too and that those are the ones I end up keeping for ages with no regrets. Okay, so here are some pics...I'll post them in the BE photo thread once I also receive my glossy tan SM that I am also anxiously awaiting...
