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So far my favorite Leathers to moisturize are athene, Aquila matte, and tuscania. I love how marks ‘heal’ with rubbing the moisturizer in, and the color gets a refresh. Since merinos and pebbled seem quite impervious to any such thing I’m just not motivated to use up my nice local leather product on them, so they stay naked.
I totally respect bonniekir’s approach to letting them be, and I usually do as well, but with these papery powdery scuffy leathers I just can’t resist seeing their look intensify and freshen, instantly. I’m an instant gratification gal. No patience whatsoever!
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
Sounds lovely.

Anyone else order during the Christmas sale?
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After saying I was going to sit this one out, I changed my mind, mainly because I sold a bag and my DH is spending money on golf!! He actually wants me to buy one and offered to pay for it out of his hobby money. How sweet is that. After lusting over the dark green vacchetta for months and months I ordered a BLACK vacchetta Zhoe, silver lining, silver HW. Hey a girl can change her mind right. I have not found the bag I want in the dark green yet. But when I do, I will get my wish. So Merry Christmas to me (DH and I stopped exchanging gifts a few years ago).
 
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southernbelle43 said:
After saying I was going to sit this one out, I changed my mind, mainly because I sold a bag and my DH is spending money on golf!! He actually wants me to buy one and offered to pay for it out of his hobby money. How sweet is that. After lusting over the dark green vacchetta for months and months I ordered a BLACK vacchetta Zhoe, silver lining, silver HW. Hey a girl can change her mind right. I have not found the bag I want in the dark green yet. But when I do, I will get my wish. So Merry Christmas to me (DH and I stopped exchanging gifts a few years ago).
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We’ll be bag twins. I also have a Zhoe in Black vachetta with silver lining and silver hardware. I ordered the extra shorter strap so I can use it for dressier occasions. I love the versatility of two different straps- it changes the look and feel of the bag with just a simple switch.
 
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lenie said:
We’ll be bag twins. I also have a Zhoe in Black vachetta with silver lining and silver hardware. I ordered the extra shorter strap so I can use it for dressier occasions. I love the versatility of two different straps- it changes the look and feel of the bag with just a simple switch.
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I saw yours and that is one of the reasons I ordered one. I went through all of the threads looking for Zhoe's and yours in black is so very elegant. I have so many slouchy bags, which I love, but I needed at least one more structured and dressy. And I cannot wait to see that inky black color!! so excited.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
So far my favorite Leathers to moisturize are athene, Aquila matte, and tuscania. I love how marks ‘heal’ with rubbing the moisturizer in, and the color gets a refresh. Since merinos and pebbled seem quite impervious to any such thing I’m just not motivated to use up my nice local leather product on them, so they stay naked.
I totally respect bonniekir’s approach to letting them be, and I usually do as well, but with these papery powdery scuffy leathers I just can’t resist seeing their look intensify and freshen, instantly. I’m an instant gratification gal. No patience whatsoever!
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What products do you use?
 
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I ordered a Penny Messenger in Ruby Red Merinos as a companion to my beloved Penny Messenger in Bluette Merinos. I love this bag - it’s simply perfect for running errands! And with these two colors, I think I have my entire wardrobe coordinated with. I must say I’m looking forward to a whole purse in Ruby Red rather than just a swatch - I have a feeling it’s going to be one of those amazing chameleon colors, like Octane, that seems to change based on what’s nearby.

I almost ordered a color-blocked Aphrodite with the main body in Ruby Red Merinos, the end panels in Coral Merinos, the handles in Mahogany Vacchetta, with Ruby Red edge-paint and Coral stitching. I only chickened out because I’m not sure the Aphrodite, as a North-South bag, will work for me, a dedicated East-West girl. But the idea of these colors together in one bag simply thrills me!
 
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musicmom said:
I ordered a Penny Messenger in Ruby Red Merinos as a companion to my beloved Penny Messenger in Bluette Merinos. I love this bag - it’s simply perfect for running errands! And with these two colors, I think I have my entire wardrobe coordinated with. I must say I’m looking forward to a whole purse in Ruby Red rather than just a swatch - I have a feeling it’s going to be one of those amazing chameleon colors, like Octane, that seems to change based on what’s nearby.

I almost ordered a color-blocked Aphrodite with the main body in Ruby Red Merinos, the end panels in Coral Merinos, the handles in Mahogany Vacchetta, with Ruby Red edge-paint and Coral stitching. I only chickened out because I’m not sure the Aphrodite, as a North-South bag, will work for me, a dedicated East-West girl. But the idea of these colors together in one bag simply thrills me!
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This palette for blocking sounds like a beautiful color combination!!
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
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So my new to me bag in midnight Tuscania.
I added some chains& tassel in blue Africa.
Heavily moisturized but dry to the touch now. Let's see if it is dusty again later so I can do it again! My hands get so soft when using organic leather cream! I enjoy the ritual thoroughly.
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Beautiful, just beautiful!
Love the addition of that blue Africa tassel too.
 
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HopelessBagGirl said:
I agree that a collection of pennys is a great idea. I have octane, plum, and terra cotta, and that pretty much covers every situation and I LOVE THEM!
I want bronze africa too, at some point.
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I second this! Penelope messengers sure are addictive, and it's hard to say no to such a convenient size and style... I'm down two already (chocolate Verona and dark green Trinity on its way) and planning a third (in dark taupe), which should cover enough situations and go with everything, yet I still can't help thinking of more in other colours... :doh:
 
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I notice something interesting on the blog. Many of the old posts are deleted. I notice this because I was looking up some info on Verona and Trinity. I can understand that since they don’t carry Verona anymore, they may not want it to be there just so people will not send the inquiries regarding that leather. But does this mean that the Trinity is gone, too? [emoji848]
 
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