I want to buy a new bag and I've been eyeing the Twist MM in black & gold but not sure if that is the one, so I went to store to check it out with my mum.
I liked the classic black & gold, its classy, easy to match, you can dress it up/down depending on how you want to wear it. But my mum thinks that I should venture out to different colours & buy a special piece rather than a practical day-to-day one, so she asked the SA if there are any other colours available. I also liked the Gold Miel but they were out of stock, so the SA took out the pink Rose Trianon instead and I have to admit, it is very pretty, the flower chain makes it more special & I can see myself wearing it up/down just like the black twist, but I kinda still liked the black at that point because, who doesn't like the classic black & gold?
While I was umming and ahing which one to get, the SA took out another bag for me - Capucines BB, in Pearly Pink.
It wasn't love in first sight, but when I try it on - OMG it is SO. PRETTY!
I really love it and it makes my heart sing just thinking about it. But, the price difference between a Twist & a Capucines BB is quite significant. Price is of course a factor but what I worried most about buying the Capucines is:
1) The leather, from what I've seen, doesn't hold the shape well over time. I know the bottom corner can sag a bit and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. Looking at second hand market the used capucines with a soft corner doesn't appeal to me. Maybe it'll be different if I'm the one using it brand new until the shape changed?? Kinda like your own patina in canvas? I don't know.
2. The pearly pink, it is SO pretty! It is to die for! But I'm worried that the pearly affect along with the colour being pink, will have colour transfer and also hard to maintain. Imagine if I wear dark colour clothes/jeans, and there's colour transfer, what's the chance I can rub it off without damaging the pearly shine? Even if I were to take the bag for a bag spa treatment, will they be able to recreate the same pearly effect?
I guess right now I'm choosing between:
Twist black & gold, Twist pink Rose Trianon, Capucines BB in pearly pink
But I'm also wondering about the Twist in Gold Miel & Rose Blossom (with rose gold hardware), and the Twist One Handle PM in Caramel (which I have not seen/tried it on yet).
The Gold Miel & One Handle in Caramel is OOS in-store but I can buy it online, just means that if I don't like it there's the hassle of returning it. I've also never tried returning/swapping bags before, is it difficult?
Which one do you think I should get? Is there anyone out there who have the capucines in pearly colours? I see it is also available in wallets! I would love to hear your thoughts on wear & tear plus maintenance of the leather! Thanks in advance
I liked the classic black & gold, its classy, easy to match, you can dress it up/down depending on how you want to wear it. But my mum thinks that I should venture out to different colours & buy a special piece rather than a practical day-to-day one, so she asked the SA if there are any other colours available. I also liked the Gold Miel but they were out of stock, so the SA took out the pink Rose Trianon instead and I have to admit, it is very pretty, the flower chain makes it more special & I can see myself wearing it up/down just like the black twist, but I kinda still liked the black at that point because, who doesn't like the classic black & gold?
While I was umming and ahing which one to get, the SA took out another bag for me - Capucines BB, in Pearly Pink.
It wasn't love in first sight, but when I try it on - OMG it is SO. PRETTY!
I really love it and it makes my heart sing just thinking about it. But, the price difference between a Twist & a Capucines BB is quite significant. Price is of course a factor but what I worried most about buying the Capucines is:
1) The leather, from what I've seen, doesn't hold the shape well over time. I know the bottom corner can sag a bit and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. Looking at second hand market the used capucines with a soft corner doesn't appeal to me. Maybe it'll be different if I'm the one using it brand new until the shape changed?? Kinda like your own patina in canvas? I don't know.
2. The pearly pink, it is SO pretty! It is to die for! But I'm worried that the pearly affect along with the colour being pink, will have colour transfer and also hard to maintain. Imagine if I wear dark colour clothes/jeans, and there's colour transfer, what's the chance I can rub it off without damaging the pearly shine? Even if I were to take the bag for a bag spa treatment, will they be able to recreate the same pearly effect?
I guess right now I'm choosing between:
Twist black & gold, Twist pink Rose Trianon, Capucines BB in pearly pink
But I'm also wondering about the Twist in Gold Miel & Rose Blossom (with rose gold hardware), and the Twist One Handle PM in Caramel (which I have not seen/tried it on yet).
The Gold Miel & One Handle in Caramel is OOS in-store but I can buy it online, just means that if I don't like it there's the hassle of returning it. I've also never tried returning/swapping bags before, is it difficult?
Which one do you think I should get? Is there anyone out there who have the capucines in pearly colours? I see it is also available in wallets! I would love to hear your thoughts on wear & tear plus maintenance of the leather! Thanks in advance
And personally I would rather buy pre-loved that brand new.
