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#27,946
Kylacove said:
Thanks. I second guess myself at both extremes on size. The smallest I like to go is Zhoe legend with rear pocket and the Athena is pushing my comfort level at the larger end. Midi Theia, Grande Aura, and midi Angel seem to be the sweet spot for size.
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Thank you for the pictures, I've always wondered about the Grande Aura.
There's also the Luna & Calypso if you like crossbody bags. They should be around the size range that you like.
You could give the Angelica a try. It is about the same size as the Athena but slightly smaller because the Athena has a big front pocket and the Angelica is slimmer at the top.
For softer leathers like pebbled, you can ask Marco to add more backing to make the bag more stiffer.
 
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#27,951
Kylacove said:
Thanks. I second guess myself at both extremes on size. The smallest I like to go is Zhoe legend with rear pocket and the Athena is pushing my comfort level at the larger end. Midi Theia, Grande Aura, and midi Angel seem to be the sweet spot for size.
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You might like the Angelica based on the bag sizes you already have. Angelica is a perfect medium.
 
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#27,955
starsong said:
It's a laptop compartment actually, I added it and a top zip.
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Oh! Brilliant! I don't think I have ever seen an MM laptop compartment, at least recently. That's a handy option.
So, I loved that mud Africa Minerva Midi and almost got one myself...but I have 2 bags already on order so I went for a mud Africa RT Penelope Midi since you can never have too many of those haha!!
 
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I've been quiet here, trying to resist adding more MM bags but I couldn't resist this one. Thanks to a lovely lady in the BST, I’ve been carrying this Victoria in blue iris Verona for the last 2 weeks. I missed out on blue iris and am so happy I’ve added this bag to my MM collection. It is a perfect match to the shawl too!
 

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orchidmyst said:
I got my package a few days ago and am so happy with the Juliet Midi and Victoria Midi.
The metallic leathers are really so nice and light in weight.

Juliet Midi in Titanium Metallic with Juliet in Indigo Nappa in the back (bag is empty so it is slouching a bit)
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Side by side comparison (bag is empty so it is slouching a bit)
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Little Athena in Cobalt Blue Metallic
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Victoria Midi in Royal Blue Suede
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Victoria Midi in Royal Blue Suede next to Little Athena in Cobalt Blue Metallic
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Victoria Midi is taller and you can always shorten the hand straps if you prefer to hand hold your bags.
Currently the straps of the Victoria Midi is just right for carrying over the shoulder.
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Zhoe next to Little Athena and Victoria Midi
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Tulipano Inner Bag in Emerald Pebbled
(I asked Marco to give me fixed hooks (D-rings) like the Tulipano Outer Bag)
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I missed this reveal! This is so beautiful, as many have said, midi Victoria looks perfect in suede.
The cobalt blue metallic is so saturated too. Also love the titanium midi juliet.


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If you really like the metallic leathers but fear that it may be too bold for a bag, MM Bracelets are great!
These bracelets wrap around your wrist with a magnetic hook that you can choose in gold or silver hardware.
I suggest silver because the gold is bolder and warmer than the usual light gold hardware on the bags.
The fit is customized to you so you will have to measure your wrist and perhaps your favorite bracelets.
I suggest making these bracelets more looser than your actual wrist size as I initially did make them loose to make space for movement but if I wanted to wear 2 at the same time, I needed them looser and added 1cm to the length. Marco knew that it would take time to get the bracelet length right, so he sent these one at a time so we could get the fit right.

If there is a leather that you really liked previously but Marco did not have enough to make a bag, he may have some left to make bracelets, so ask him as I did for the diamond leathers.

MM bracelets from left to right:
Persian Green Metallic Calf, Aqua Metallic Calf, Celeste Metallic Calf, Cobalt Blue Metallic Calf, Fuchsia Metallic Calf, Purple Metallic Calf, Dark Amber Metallic Calf, Bronze Metallic Calf, Everose Diamond, Platinum Glitter Pompei
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So lovely to look at. I don't do bracelets usually, but I wish Marco would make me Apple watch straps so I can collect all his leathers guilt free...
 
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#27,959
starsong said:
Thanks for your mod shots and comments. They are so helpful, I have been thinking about ordering an Athena but always on the fence due to its size.
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Athena is a large handbag. I rarely wear it, and when I do, Athena feels like a briefcase to me, to be honest. So, I was thrilled when Little Athena came out. She's a better size for an everyday handbag, for me. I speak only for myself.
 
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#27,960
In my years-long handbag journey, I discovered that I am not so willing to do large structured handbags. However, I will do large slouchy, hobo-type handbags. Go figure. I will even do bigger satchels that can be either structured or slightly slouchy; of course, I prefer going slighty slouchy on those.
 
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