She's here! She's here! My lovely black South American ostrich Gabrielle!
I took a couple of quick pics of her on my shoulder. I threw on a pink jacket because I was wearing navy today and it would not have been enough contrast. The production photos (in the other thread) show her up close better than my little digital camera.
I love the strap drop (shortened to 14") because of the size of my arms -- long enough to let my arm through without banging my hip.
Her interior is indeed lilac fabric, but just like the walls of my arguably lilac bedroom, it looks very pink when photographed.
For those wondering how long it took, I paid for her on March 13 and she was in my hands on April 16. Not sure how you can beat that!
The SA ostrich has a bit of body on its own (though I have no comparison to other Ignes leathers...for now). Maria described it as lighter than African ostrich which makes me wonder how heavy the African is! The SAO has a nice texture, looks very natural and classic.
I have to say that the packaging was just beautiful -- very much like opening a present. Very well protected. Love the Ignes-embossed paper wrap too. It was shipped from Michigan and the delivery service was excellent.
I am off to just stare at her a while and find something to wear to work tomorrow that will Show.Her.Off.
I took a couple of quick pics of her on my shoulder. I threw on a pink jacket because I was wearing navy today and it would not have been enough contrast. The production photos (in the other thread) show her up close better than my little digital camera.
I love the strap drop (shortened to 14") because of the size of my arms -- long enough to let my arm through without banging my hip.
Her interior is indeed lilac fabric, but just like the walls of my arguably lilac bedroom, it looks very pink when photographed.
For those wondering how long it took, I paid for her on March 13 and she was in my hands on April 16. Not sure how you can beat that!
The SA ostrich has a bit of body on its own (though I have no comparison to other Ignes leathers...for now). Maria described it as lighter than African ostrich which makes me wonder how heavy the African is! The SAO has a nice texture, looks very natural and classic.
I have to say that the packaging was just beautiful -- very much like opening a present. Very well protected. Love the Ignes-embossed paper wrap too. It was shipped from Michigan and the delivery service was excellent.
I am off to just stare at her a while and find something to wear to work tomorrow that will Show.Her.Off.
to see some close-ups! You did an excellent job of designing this bag, it's so chic!
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