Friends Chat Thread: Wardrobe, Fun, and Whatever

[nicole0612]

So interesting! Why do you think the trend on Long Island is still 35? There aren't too many B's in my neck of the woods (more Chanel than Hermes, really), so I don't really have first hand knowledge of this.

I also think B35 is the most showy size. It is very noticeable and recognizable. The thing I like about B25 is that in my city no one really recognizes it other than tPF folks and that makes me feel ok wearing it to work. The one time I brought a B35 to work I received way more comments than I am comfortable with.

 

[Meta]

I can look around for my photos, but I use a small silkin wallet, an iPhone 7+, Ray-Bans in their case, a small zip pouch or two for makeup and such, maybe some papers, checkbook, keys, can fit calvi and bastia in easily. There’s still room. But I’m very aware of keeping and maintaining my bags long term. I see people carrying mini umbrellas in their bags and I’m thinking whyyyy would you ever put that in a B or K? They’re heavy and can be very messy.

Unfortunately chèvre is only available for SO unless you find one resale. I do looooove chèvre. Togo is extremely practical. Clemence is so similar but heavier, it may be my least favorite. Swift is gorgeous but in my experience requires the most babying. Epsom....I’ve gotta tell ya, it’s soooooo light and takes colors great. And it wears like iron if you’re just careful with the corners.

I carry an umbrella with me whenever it's forecasted to rain which is suffice to say a lot where I live. My mini umbrella takes up little space and weighs only a mere 158g or 5.6 oz. I obviously don't put a wet umbrella into my bag either, so I don't understand how it gets messy.

I should also add that I'm sensitive to weight and don't like to carry heavy things around. Case in point: I had a retourne Kelly 32 in Clemence but felt it had bit of weight even when empty hence I ended up selling it even though it was a proportionate size for me. The retourne Kelly 28 in Clemence is however fine, and I don't feel the weight when it's empty. (Weight is always the number one factor in considering a bag for me.)

In my opinion Swift/Evercolor followed by Clemence takes color the best for leathers that are readily available from podium. Colors in Epsom often turn out much darker (e.g., Bleu Electrique and Rouge Casaque). That said, I have my own ranking for leathers for different colors. And I don't baby my Swift bags (Kelly 25 and Bolide 27) much. I use them the same like I do with my Clemence and Togo bags. I just used it out on a rainy day recently and wiped it down when indoors. No issues so far. I just have to stuff them with acid-free paper to keep its shape when not in use.

 

[FizzyWater]

I carry an umbrella with me whenever it's forecasted to rain which is suffice to say a lot where I live. My mini umbrella takes up little space and weighs only a mere 158g or 5.6 oz. I obviously don't put a wet umbrella into my bag either, so I don't understand how it gets messy.

What weN84 said. I actually only carry it to protect my H bags and scarves - I'm from Seattle, therefore half-duck, and carrying an umbrella is weird to me, but the accessories are more fragile than I am.

Hey, that gives me the chance to mention I bought an H bag! A black Yeoh in what I think are box, togo, and dunno-but-soooo-soft lining. And a light grey Trim 38 for summer, in clemence.

Both are bigger than I would normally go for, but they tuck under my arm pretty inconspicuously and hold far more than I carry.

 

[momasaurus]

What weN84 said. I actually only carry it to protect my H bags and scarves - I'm from Seattle, therefore half-duck, and carrying an umbrella is weird to me, but the accessories are more fragile than I am.

Hey, that gives me the chance to mention I bought an H bag! A black Yeoh in what I think are box, togo, and dunno-but-soooo-soft lining. And a light grey Trim 38 for summer, in clemence.

Both are bigger than I would normally go for, but they tuck under my arm pretty inconspicuously and hold far more than I carry.

PIctures or it didn't happen!!!
(Seriously, congrats. Would love to see these. I adore black and grey bags.)

 

[Notorious Pink]

I apologize about the umbrella thing. Personally I would not put it in my B25 or 30, I would carry it (actually my rain jackets have large enough pockets to hold a mini umbrella), but that’s just me and I really don’t mean to offend. My apologies.

Not an excuse, I am grouchy today, nursing a PITA injury. Like, a ‘takes me 10 minutes to get out of bed’ injury, which was my own darn fault.

 

[FizzyWater]

I apologize about the umbrella thing. Personally I would not put it in my B25 or 30, I would carry it (actually my rain jackets have large enough pockets to hold a mini umbrella), but that’s just me and I really don’t mean to offend. My apologies.

Not an excuse, I am grouchy today, nursing a PITA injury. Like, a ‘takes me 10 minutes to get out of bed’ injury, which was my own darn fault.

No worries - it's certainly annoying after it's wet - ok, where does this go now? I just find it funny that I carry the umbrella because of the bag.

I'm sorry you're hurting. Gute Besserung!

 

[FizzyWater]

PIctures or it didn't happen!!!
(Seriously, congrats. Would love to see these. I adore black and grey bags.)

Had to run to the bathroom for surreptitious purse pictures:





Soda bottle included for size, unglamorous as it might be.

I'll pull out the Trim tomorrow, as it seems we've gone abruptly from winter to summer. Seriously, Easter weekend it snowed and last weekend we spent gardening in 70+ weather.

 

[FizzyWater]

PIctures or it didn't happen!!!
(Seriously, congrats. Would love to see these. I adore black and grey bags.)

And thank you! They're so cool, and they make me feel very put-together and adult.

 

[papertiger]

Had to run to the bathroom for surreptitious purse pictures:

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Soda bottle included for size, unglamorous as it might be.

I'll pull out the Trim tomorrow, as it seems we've gone abruptly from winter to summer. Seriously, Easter weekend it snowed and last weekend we spent gardening in 70+ weather.

Loving this , the leather alone is gorgeous

 

[calexandre]

Had to run to the bathroom for surreptitious purse pictures:

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Soda bottle included for size, unglamorous as it might be.

I'll pull out the Trim tomorrow, as it seems we've gone abruptly from winter to summer. Seriously, Easter weekend it snowed and last weekend we spent gardening in 70+ weather.

Love this! That leather looks so gorgeous and supple. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the Trim too-- like @momasaurus, I love a gray bag.

Did your Yeoh come with the little mini-bag that can be zipped in to the flap and handle as a substitute for the main bag? I've eyed the Dalmation version in the past and always wondered how practical the little substitute bag is in real life-- maybe more practical than I think, because your soda bottle shows the regular Yeoh compartment is larger than I imagined it....

 

[FizzyWater]

Love this! That leather looks so gorgeous and supple. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the Trim too-- like @momasaurus, I love a gray bag.

Did your Yeoh come with the little mini-bag that can be zipped in to the flap and handle as a substitute for the main bag? I've eyed the Dalmation version in the past and always wondered how practical the little substitute bag is in real life-- maybe more practical than I think, because your soda bottle shows the regular Yeoh compartment is larger than I imagined it....

Yes, it came with a black and white little pouch, I think in horsehair. I had planned to use it inside the large bag but it's scratchy and I was worried it would damage the lining. It's also not really formal enough to use as a clutch, and I think zipping it into the handle would be badly proportioned. I may have also bought one with a canvas large bag and silver small, and it's waiting downstairs at Reception for me. Pictures soon!

I like the bag but I can see why it didn't take the world by storm. If I unzip a side only part-way it's really hard to get anything out. If I completely open a zipper I have to then set it down again to fiddle with re-joining the zip. It's also got a lot of corners that I can see are wearing down quickly. And the screws holding the H on needed an emergency tighten - thank goodness the one that came completely out fell into the bag.

So I love the bag, but it's not blind love.

 

[FizzyWater]

Loving this , the leather alone is gorgeous

Thank you! I unwrapped it and felt the stiff top first and was disappointed, then the large pouch came out of the bag and it just felt aMAZing. And then I touched the lining.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Had to run to the bathroom for surreptitious purse pictures:

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Soda bottle included for size, unglamorous as it might be.

I'll pull out the Trim tomorrow, as it seems we've gone abruptly from winter to summer. Seriously, Easter weekend it snowed and last weekend we spent gardening in 70+ weather.

Yes, it came with a black and white little pouch, I think in horsehair. I had planned to use it inside the large bag but it's scratchy and I was worried it would damage the lining. It's also not really formal enough to use as a clutch, and I think zipping it into the handle would be badly proportioned. I may have also bought one with a canvas large bag and silver small, and it's waiting downstairs at Reception for me. Pictures soon!

I like the bag but I can see why it didn't take the world by storm. If I unzip a side only part-way it's really hard to get anything out. If I completely open a zipper I have to then set it down again to fiddle with re-joining the zip. It's also got a lot of corners that I can see are wearing down quickly. And the screws holding the H on needed an emergency tighten - thank goodness the one that came completely out fell into the bag.

So I love the bag, but it's not blind love.

Thank you! I unwrapped it and felt the stiff top first and was disappointed, then the large pouch came out of the bag and it just felt aMAZing. And then I touched the lining.

It is lovely and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your feed back on the bag!
I've looked at these also and couldn't quite imagine how it would look and work. It's much bigger than I thought too - so thank you for that soda bottle picture!

 

[FizzyWater]

It is lovely and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your feed back on the bag!
I've looked at these also and couldn't quite imagine how it would look and work. It's much bigger than I thought too - so thank you for that soda bottle picture!

Glad to help!

 

[Cordeliere]

Yes, it came with a black and white little pouch, I think in horsehair. I had planned to use it inside the large bag but it's scratchy and I was worried it would damage the lining. It's also not really formal enough to use as a clutch, and I think zipping it into the handle would be badly proportioned. I may have also bought one with a canvas large bag and silver small, and it's waiting downstairs at Reception for me. Pictures soon!

I like the bag but I can see why it didn't take the world by storm. If I unzip a side only part-way it's really hard to get anything out. If I completely open a zipper I have to then set it down again to fiddle with re-joining the zip. It's also got a lot of corners that I can see are wearing down quickly. And the screws holding the H on needed an emergency tighten - thank goodness the one that came completely out fell into the bag.

So I love the bag, but it's not blind love.

Thank you for sharing info about this bag. Count me among those who have eyed this bag with interest.