Massaccesi Handbags

[southernbelle43]

Very true my dear!!

I also don't have my FB account, but luckily a sister of mine has given me access to hers for me to see family posts/photos and stuff. And she also gave me permission to join the MM BST. The downside, I cannot just make inquiries on the bags because I don't want my sister to know the extent of my bag addiction, lol. And for PMs, I would have to ask her to read me messages as I don't take a look myself.

i am sure one of us can help you hide your addiction. We have all developed our little tricks. I have mastered how to get to the UPS/TNT and Fed Ex trucks before hubby knows they are here. (Little smiley devil face). Others are skilled in different areas!

 

[vink]

I was just going to post that I think the Theia is way under appreciated. I don‘t think it is the prettiest of MM’s bags, but ever since I got mine in Verona I don’t want to change purses. It may be because Verona is so lovely but it does not feel like I need to baby it at all. I feel “comfortable” carrying it. It will be awesome in the metallic leather.

I don’t have a full-size Theia, but that bag is in my radar. I wish more people order it or Colette does an in-depth review on it. I notice that lately, her review on the bags aren’t detailed as it used to be, which really take away any info I want to know before making my decision. So, I now rely more on the feedback here than her blog. [emoji20]

And of course, as a Verona fan, that leather is totally awesome! Beautiful and carefree!

 

[msd_bags]

I don’t have a full-size Theia, but that bag is in my radar. I wish more people order it or Colette does an in-depth review on it. I notice that lately, her review on the bags aren’t detailed as it used to be, which really take away any info I want to know before making my decision. So, I now rely more on the feedback here than her blog. [emoji20]

And of course, as a Verona fan, that leather is totally awesome! Beautiful and carefree!

I would also like to see a size comparison of Theia and midi Theia, plus modshots! I am thinking the midi Theia is similar to the size of the Furla Club (medium) I just let go, if so, I would like something bigger, but slouchy.

I think Colette has only reviewed the regular size? I also wish she could do a comparative review.

 

[anitalilac]

I have the Victoria. I love it!!

Oooh! Do share please, pics and your thoughts. It looks like a lovely bag.

i am sure one of us can help you hide your addiction. We have all developed our little tricks. I have mastered how to get to the UPS/TNT and Fed Ex trucks before hubby knows they are here. (Little smiley devil face). Others are skilled in different areas!

the struggle is real! same here...
You ladies here are my tribe.

 

[southernbelle43]

Based on your review I ordered the midi Theia in everose diamond with dark gunmetal hardware, zipper pocket, and light fuscia lining. I just had to see it in person and wanted to branch out from the Grande Aura style.

I think you are going to love it. It is simple, comfortable, perfect in size, the strap is genius..

 

[vixnkitten]

Hi welcome to my favorite designer site!!! I have nine of his bags and have gifted several more.
First, Marco has someone still working on his web site. He told me five minutes ago that ALL of his styles are available and will be added to the web site very soon. The web site is a work in progress. It is so much better than it was, but still needs to be completed.

It is VERY confusing, there are styles not listed, leathers not listed. You have to "know" what is out there. For example, the leather Verona has been gone for a while now, but I sent him a request and he had enough left of the color that I wanted and I received that bag last week! There is another thread that describes his leathers, have you checked that one as well. Massaccesi Leather & Customization Reference Thread, and go through the posts if you have time in both threads and you will see lots of options and reviews of the styles, leather qualities, etc. There is a wealth of information out there.

There is no style called Celeste that I know of?? but there is a leather color in Merinos named Celeste though.

Yes, he certainly will send you samples. Many of us have received a whole book of samples that he gave away with one promotion. All of these have been photographed and put on the above thread.

He adds new styles with each season.

The best thing is he will answer you directly and you can ask him about these things. I have never ordered a card holder, but others have and he will make them for you. His email is
[email protected]

Again welcome. I think I have told you I am a Massaccesi girl!!! And Arayla as well. Between the two of them we have such incredible sources.

WOW...thank you so much for all of the information.....so this is payback for starting the Arayla thread you fell into?? Well, I appreciate it. I am off to look at leather swatches and email about the card holder. I am DYING for a metallic blue something or other......I don't think Arayla is going to come out with a blue metallic fast enough for me to scratch my itch!!

 

[vixnkitten]

You need to get on it. Most folks offer really great prices to other TPF'ers. I have bought, sold and traded for bags on there. Sometimes we just want to try a new style and will swap to try it. I saw a brand new Alexia in the new Pompei leather on there almost as soon as it came out (it just did not work for that person) for a very low price!!

Ugh....I have put it off for so long and I probably won't join just to buy bags....BUT, I might find a friend who will let me borrow them for bag buying purposes...hmmm....off to see what I can do about this dilemma (total first world problem...need to join the most popular social media site so that I can buy handbags that I don't need! )

 

[southernbelle43]

And to those of you who like Verona, a little bird told me that Marco is working to source more of it in more colors. I only ordered it because I liked the mud color, but now that I have my Verona Theia I have fallen totally in love with it. If he gets more, it will definitely be a choice for me!

 

[southernbelle43]

WOW...thank you so much for all of the information.....so this is payback for starting the Arayla thread you fell into?? Well, I appreciate it. I am off to look at leather swatches and email about the card holder. I am DYING for a metallic blue something or other......I don't think Arayla is going to come out with a blue metallic fast enough for me to scratch my itch!!

Hee hee hee. It is payback!!! Not that I regret my Arayla buys. And I appreciate your extensive info on that thread. You helped me make a decision.

 

[southernbelle43]

Ugh....I have put it off for so long and I probably won't join just to buy bags....BUT, I might find a friend who will let me borrow them for bag buying purposes...hmmm....off to see what I can do about this dilemma (total first world problem...need to join the most popular social media site so that I can buy handbags that I don't need! )

That is pretty ironic. I justify my buys by telling my hubby every time he plays 10 rounds of golf. I get to buy a purse.

Funny story. A couple of days ago I happened to mention that I had 19 total purses (some are quite old). Hubby says “Oh, so that's how many you are up to.” I replied, “No, that is how many I am DOWN to.”

 

[vixnkitten]

That is pretty ironic. I justify my buys by telling my hubby every time he plays 10 rounds of golf. I get to buy a purse.

Funny story. A couple of days ago I happened to mention that I had 19 total purses (some are quite old). Hubby says “Oh, so that's how many you are up to.” I replied, “No, that is how many I am DOWN to.”

Hahahaha.....Good idea....golf around our neck of the woods is quite pricey so I could probably make it like 5 rounds of golf per bag!! I love that you are your ideas and your hubby's ideas are on opposite ends of the scale! I used to have guilt-free Tiffany's purchases when my husband had a lot of work-related functions that I had to attend.....that was the easiest spending that I ever did!

 

[lenie]

WOW...thank you so much for all of the information.....so this is payback for starting the Arayla thread you fell into?? Well, I appreciate it. I am off to look at leather swatches and email about the card holder. I am DYING for a metallic blue something or other......I don't think Arayla is going to come out with a blue metallic fast enough for me to scratch my itch!!

There is a metallic blue Midi Soulmate for sale on ebay(not my listing). The deep blue Africa is no longer available but it was a gorgeous blue metallic, pebbled leather.

 

[southernbelle43]

Hahahaha.....Good idea....golf around our neck of the woods is quite pricey so I could probably make it like 5 rounds of golf per bag!! I love that you are your ideas and your hubby's ideas are on opposite ends of the scale! I used to have guilt-free Tiffany's purchases when my husband had a lot of work-related functions that I had to attend.....that was the easiest spending that I ever did!

I kid about him but he is totally supporttive of my purse hobby. But we are older, retired and have no kid, college, etc expenses.

 

[vixnkitten]

There is a metallic blue Midi Soulmate for sale on eBay(not my listing). The deep blue Africa is no longer available but it was a gorgeous blue metallic, pebbled leather.

Oh great....I have 2 enablers???? I have seen that bag and considered it in the past but do not know anything about Marco's bags and the value of them. Are the Africa leathers available at all anymore? I love each of those from the swatches that I see!!!

 

[vixnkitten]

I kid about him but he is totally supporttive of my purse hobby. But we are older, retired and have no kid, college, etc expenses.

Happy wife = happy life!!!