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#19,023
Kylacove said:
What would be the best leather for a midi Theia - Aquila matte , nappa or merinos?
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My Selene in Merinos now slouches into a big puddle.. no structure at all. If that appeals to you and you want a light weight bag it would do well. My Theias have been in Verona which is soft and silky but holds its shape too. Nappa is, to me, one of the dressier leathers and the Theia, to me, is casual. So using “scientific deduction” LOL, that leaves Aquila matte which I think would be perfect.
 
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#19,026
southernbelle43 said:
My Selene in Merinos now slouches into a big puddle.. no structure at all. If that appeals to you and you want a light weight bag it would do well. My Theias have been in Verona which is soft and silky but holds its shape too. Nappa is, to me, one of the dressier leathers and the Theia, to me, is casual. So using “scientific deduction” LOL, that leaves Aquila matte which I think would be perfect.
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That's what I've been debating during this promo and now Marco has extended it. The swatches of the cherry red nappa and the red Aquila matte looked so close, and the red nappa was on my maybe list for a red bag. It's so hard to know exact colors from pictures alone, and I am very picky about red. Most shades I don't like, but the right one I love. Maybe a sign I should ask for more swatches first and order my red bag for the next promo.
 
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#19,032
lignecpq said:
Just posted it! Marco also sent me a photo of the Verona swatch sheets from previous seasons. I think of the colors on the sheet, only Chocolate is still in stock. Would it be helpful to post those? I was afraid it might be confusing because most are not available. What do you think?
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Please... Feel free to post them.
 
#19,034
Claudia Herzog said:
I thought I'd post an update on my cuff bracelet saga. You might remember that back in March, I ordered two of Marco's bracelets during the promotion. It didn't even occur to me to measure my wrist--of course I would need the largest size, as I have always needed the largest size in everything. When the 9-inch cuffs arrived, they were so large I couldn't even wear them as bangles for fear they might slip off. What I didn't consider when I placed that order is that my body has changed dramatically (my husband making the same changes is down 86 pounds; scales are evil so I don't weigh myself, but I know I am down seven jeans sizes), but my mental self-concept hasn't kept up with the changes.

When my too-large cuff bracelets didn't sell for months on the BST (probably for the same reason, too large for anybody's wrist), I took them down. I thought about either trying to sell them on eBay to a wider audience, or just gifting them to a couple of men in my life. Either of those options would've been ok, but finally I decided to consult my trusted local cobbler. He inspected the construction of the bracelets and said it would be possible for him to shorten the leather and re-glue it back into the clasp. They're in his shop right now for the alteration.

I cannot wait to get them back. Wearing those bracelets will be a happy experience, both as an appreciation of Marco's beautiful leathers, and a reminder of how different my body is now.
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Wow! That'd be amazing! Congrats so much on the body change! And yay that your cobler can fix it!
 
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#19,035
pdxhb said:
OK, remember how I said something about a bare money tree? I had one of those days yesterday where I was thinking about the Aquila Matte leather pictures and anticipating another grey Verona moment of kicking myself for not jumping on this leather....I do love some texture, after all!

So I sent an email to Marco telling him my order wishlist and asking whether I had squeaked in under the promotion deadline. We shall see if my timing was OK or not. My order/wishlist includes Angelica in Orange Aquila Matte with Silver Hardware and a Purple or Lilac lining (depending on how the Mauve AM looks with it) and a wider messenger strap; a Penelope Midi in the Mauve Aquila Matte with Silver Hardware and Lining; and a Red Aquila Matte Phoebe with Dark Blue Lining and an all-leather strap (probably Silver HW, but I am still pondering).

Regardless of the answer, I need to take a hard look at the bags that have not gotten enough love from me and should go to better homes. One that may need to find a new home is my unused green Verona Selene Midi and I am also casting a sideways glance at my Arianna in Blue Vachetta - she's gorgeous but doesn't get enough wear. Pretty sure there are at least one or two others living in my closet that need to be given the opportunity for some wear.
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Why!?!? Why couldn't this happen any earlier. :( I'd love to adopt that green Verona, but I already own a green trinity. I'm so sad and really wish it goes to a good home.
 
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