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#19,051
djfmn said:
I promised myself no more bags after the Little Muse and the Little Tulipano so I got half a bag!!! That doesn't count does it? I always knew that I would add a different outer shell for my amethyst Little Tulipano. I caved and got an outer shell in Sugar Cane Shimmer Pompei I decided why not add something different and edgy to my already bright bag. I know the silver pompei would have been the safe choice but heck when you already have a fun bright colored amethyst bag why not add some additional unusual combination. I think the combination will be so much fun to wear.
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I like your reasoning. I agree that half a bag does NOT count, lol.
 
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bonniekir said:
I agree with you re the description of the leathers, I will just add that my Aquila ( dark blue but could be any colour) became like new again after a mishap. I had a car sick dog , who barfed all over the bag! I washed it, let it dry and then smothered it with a conditioner.. now it almost looks new again! So when/ if you think it looks tired, or too much rain has washed out some of the natural oils, conditioning will do lots! I like the bags to look used a bit, and I alsolike the smoothness of the merinos.. so it is up to your choise [emoji6]
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Well, that’s reassuring! How did you wash it?
 
#19,054
Tankgirl said:
Well, that’s reassuring! How did you wash it?
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With lukewarm water, a tiny drop of liquid woolsoap and a sponge! Put a pillow in the bag in order to retain shape, let it dry very well.. no smell detected, so I continued with the conditioner and let it dry overnight!

But I have experienced this a couple of times with my BE bags, so I am getting rather proffi.. lol !!
My doggie girl hates the car, so normally she has an empty stomach and laying her head on my bag will keep her quiet...
 
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paintednightsky said:
Yes Marco had mentioned it is basically the Selene which is a style I love except it has that structured side flap to give it shape to cinch in or out :) It is a very lightweight bag with this leather and has become my new MM favorite!
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How does the size of the Victoria compare to the regular Selene or Midi Selene? Do the snaps that hold the sides in stay fastened or do they easily open ( inadvertently) when you put things I the bag?
Thank you!
 
#19,058
vink said:
Both Aquila matte and merino will do fine if you love slouchy look. Nappa has a bit of structure compare to these two. I personally prefer Aquila matte so I may be bias. Aquila matte has a bit of velvety feel to it and it feels heavenly to me. But if counter any oil or scratches, Aquila matte may show coz it can absorb those things. You can rub the scruff off, but it's the leather that will show the life it's been through in the most beautiful way.
If you want your bag to always be pristine, pick merino. But if you want some wear on it, pick Aquila matte. But if you prefer it to hold it's shape along the seam area with sheen, pick Nappa.
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Thank you for the detailed review of the leathers. Aquila matte isn't for me if it shows scratches easily. Drives me crazy. Was going to pass on this promo until the perfect combination popped into my head. So another bag is in the works.
 
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For anyone who is interested - Demetra can fit a mountain of stuff. I've taken her on a couple of trips as a travel "carryall" and she handled it like a champ! Gadgets, travel essentials, snacks, water bottles - you name it, she carried it! And even on a train floor, she continued looking fabulous (normally, I prefer bags to travel next to me, but there truly was no space, and I trust Africa and bottom feet to withstand such an arrangement :biggrin:). Sorry for the hideous action shot - I was trying to capture how her beauty shines even in a rather homely circumstance :D.
 

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TotinScience said:
For anyone who is interested - Demetra can fit a mountain of stuff. I've taken her on a couple of trips as a travel "carryall" and she handled it like a champ! Gadgets, travel essentials, snacks, water bottles - you name it, she carried it! And even on a train floor, she continued looking fabulous (normally, I prefer bags to travel next to me, but there truly was no space, and I trust Africa and bottom feet to withstand such an arrangement :biggrin:). Sorry for the hideous action shot - I was trying to capture how her beauty shines even in a rather homely circumstance :D.
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Did you customize it with flat handles?
 
#19,064
Mini rant here: I wish Marco would go back to DHL or TNT would become FedEx faster.... DHL was super fast once the box left Italy. TNT tracking now says there is a delivery delay (whatever that means) and no other info. Other MM packages I got would update with a FedEx tracking number as soon as it entered the US. Grrrr. I've been waiting for this special order bag for what seems like forever. Rant over. Thanks for listening. :smile:
 
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My packages never get a FedEx tracking number so it is a pain to get any info out of FedEx if tracking stops. I have to keep emphasizing my tracking # is a TNT # and the rep may finally go check something besides what's on their computer. Very frustrating.
 
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