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[Bag peace]

Lol, oh yes, I am the queen of overthinking!

I appreciate your input, and you are probably right - I shouldn't settle. I think I'm just so very enamored by the combination of these three particular leathers together that it's hard for me to really think about NOT getting them, even if it's not the bag I originally wanted. Especially knowing this is the last of the Persian green. While yes, Marco will surely have others that will capture my heart, I can't help feeling like if I don't get what I can, this combo will always be "the one that got away". But you, and everyone else, is right - is that worth getting it in a bag I didn't originally want? Probably not...and yet, I can't seem to give up on it.

Best case scenario is that Marco will be allowed to order just one skin, and then I don't have to make this decision at all. I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for that to work out!

I hope you know I sincerely meant that. Your thought process always sounds a lot like mine, and I drive myself crazy but I can't help but overthink,, lol.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that Marco comes back with the one skin.
Is there a way to downsize what you carry daily? As a last resort, that would allow you to get more use out of this smaller size.

 

[dramaprincess713]

I hope you know I sincerely meant that. Your thought process always sounds a lot like mine, and I drive myself crazy but I can't help but overthink,, lol.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that Marco comes back with the one skin.
Is there a way to downsize what you carry daily? As a last resort, that would allow you to get more use out of this smaller size.

Yes, I knew you were sincere. And yes, out thought process does indeed sound similar because I too drive myself crazy but can't help but to overthink, lol.

I am very much hoping the Marco comes back with one skin but in the meantime, I really am thinking about if I can downsize what I carry daily. A lot of what I carry and my love for big bags comes from the fact that I commute via public transportation to work, and I am firmly a one-bag girl (no separate business bag or workout bag for me!), so I cram everything I could possibly need for the day into a big bag. However, I've been working from home since March, and it doesn't seem like I'll be commuting back into the office full time anytime soon so how essential, really, are my essentials? These days, I suspect I carry them all because I'm used to it and it's more of a comfort thing - you know, just in case I need the one specific lip balm in my pouch full of lip balms and lip sticks and lip glosses, even though most likely, I have already packed my lip color for the day in another pouch or pocket and it isn't even part of that pouch of lip products I carry with me all the time. I've been ordering things and planning for my pre-Covid lifestyle, but who knows when or if that will actually happen. Plus, I've been wanting a remote position for ages now, and maybe this will be the catalyst for my supervisor to finally allow a more permanent remote or partially remote arrangement. So, the lifestyle I've been planning for may not actually the the lifestyle I continue to live, and if that were the case, downsizing my everyday carry items really would make a lot of sense. Definitely a lot to think about!

 

[girliegirl]

Oh yes please and thank you @girliegirl !! How are you enjoying the star backpack? What do you usually fit and carry it for? I’m a mum to a one year old and since I’ve got a few totes and crossbody style from mm (X2 selene,soulmate, mini zhoe, zhoe legend, pene crossbody, aura) I thought I would try a backpack! Just not sure how much use I would get out of it

yellow_tulip I took some Star pics! Haven’t even taken the tag off since I was waiting for the bag insert, which arrived yesterday.
Love this bag and can’t wait to wear it. The leather it’s so thick and lush and it fits a lot.
Snapped these pics before heading for a walk. Sorry for the attire

 

[Bag peace]

yellow_tulip I took some Star pics! Haven’t even taken the tag off since I was waiting for the bag insert, which arrived yesterday.
Love this bag and can’t wait to wear it. The leather it’s so thick and lush and it fits a lot.
Snapped these pics before heading for a walk. Sorry for the attire

Love it! The tassels are a nice touch. May I ask about the insert you used? I'm looking for one for my backpack. TIA

 

[yellow_tulip]

yellow_tulip I took some Star pics! Haven’t even taken the tag off since I was waiting for the bag insert, which arrived yesterday.
Love this bag and can’t wait to wear it. The leather it’s so thick and lush and it fits a lot.
Snapped these pics before heading for a walk. Sorry for the attire

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Ooooooohhhhhhhhhh!!! Thank you so much for the photos. It’s gorgeous and bigger than I thought it would be which is great. How tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? And what leather/colour is that ? It’s gorgeous I could almost smell it from here!

 

[girliegirl]

Ooooooohhhhhhhhhh!!! Thank you so much for the photos. It’s gorgeous and bigger than I thought it would be which is great. How tall are you if you don’t mind me asking? And what leather/colour is that ? It’s gorgeous I could almost smell it from here!

I am 5’5”. This is Verona leather, Marco suggested it based on my need for a sturdy bag for a lot of work travel and I am not careful with my items. The insert was JennyKrafts. I’ve purchased from her on several occasions for other bags and loved the quality. This time I had to provide measurements and it was a custom insert. Definitely provides even more structure and some organization.
Hope this helps!

 

[girliegirl]

Love it! The tassels are a nice touch. May I ask about the insert you used? I'm looking for one for my backpack. TIA

Oops! I quoted the wrong post regarding the insert. My apologies.
the insert is Jenny Krafts and she can make any size you like if you provide measurements.

 

[yellow_tulip]

I am 5’5”. This is Verona leather, Marco suggested it based on my need for a sturdy bag for a lot of work travel and I am not careful with my items. The insert was JennyKrafts. I’ve purchased from her on several occasions for other bags and loved the quality. This time I had to provide measurements and it was a custom insert. Definitely provides even more structure and some organization.
Hope this helps!

Thank you. Looks awesome on you.

 

[Bag peace]

Oops! I quoted the wrong post regarding the insert. My apologies.
the insert is Jenny Krafts and she can make any size you like if you provide measurements.

Thank you!

 

[djfmn]

Lol, oh yes, I am the queen of overthinking!

I appreciate your input, and you are probably right - I shouldn't settle. I think I'm just so very enamored by the combination of these three particular leathers together that it's hard for me to really think about NOT getting them, even if it's not the bag I originally wanted. Especially knowing this is the last of the Persian green. While yes, Marco will surely have others that will capture my heart, I can't help feeling like if I don't get what I can, this combo will always be "the one that got away". But you, and everyone else, is right - is that worth getting it in a bag I didn't originally want? Probably not...and yet, I can't seem to give up on it.

Best case scenario is that Marco will be allowed to order just one skin, and then I don't have to make this decision at all. I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for that to work out!

I will join as another over thinker when it comes to bags. It takes me forever to decide. Then I second guess myself for a couple of weeks. Then I change my mind 2 or 3 times. After about 6 weeks I finally come to a conclusion of what I really want. I think Marco knows me so well he waits knowing I will change my mind at least 2 or 3 times. I did it with my last order I was definitely getting a midi Sabrina and thought I would get a fiore leather probably a dark magenta or a deep red. Then I changed my mind and thought perhaps I should go with the Cuoio Tuscano leather. Of course I changed my mind again and decided that I wanted it in mauve aquila matte. Finally I have the leather selected step one. Then I changed my mind again and decided I wanted a midi Modena. I sent an email to Marco and said I am thinking of changing to a midi Modena from a midi Sabrina. He is so patient he thought that maybe the midi Modena would be a good choice for me in the mauve aquila matte. Six weeks later I finally have my bag selected and the final order placed. Talk about over thinking a bag but I always do this. Most of the time I have the luxury of taking my time but when he has a special limited leather it causes me to miss out on a leather that i want. This is exactly what happened with the Caimen leather. Fortunately I bought exactly what I was looking for in Caimen leather on the BST. I am pleased I am not the only one who over thinks their purchases.

 

[christinemliu]

yellow_tulip I took some Star pics! Haven’t even taken the tag off since I was waiting for the bag insert, which arrived yesterday.
Love this bag and can’t wait to wear it. The leather it’s so thick and lush and it fits a lot.
Snapped these pics before heading for a walk. Sorry for the attire

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Wow!!! These are spectacular shots highlighting the Star. That Verona leather is really photogenic and I wish our devices had a smell-evision and touch-evision...
If you have time, could you add a shot with the insert inside? I'd love to see what you designed!

 

[christinemliu]

Yes, I knew you were sincere. And yes, out thought process does indeed sound similar because I too drive myself crazy but can't help but to overthink, lol.

I am very much hoping the Marco comes back with one skin but in the meantime, I really am thinking about if I can downsize what I carry daily. A lot of what I carry and my love for big bags comes from the fact that I commute via public transportation to work, and I am firmly a one-bag girl (no separate business bag or workout bag for me!), so I cram everything I could possibly need for the day into a big bag. However, I've been working from home since March, and it doesn't seem like I'll be commuting back into the office full time anytime soon so how essential, really, are my essentials? These days, I suspect I carry them all because I'm used to it and it's more of a comfort thing - you know, just in case I need the one specific lip balm in my pouch full of lip balms and lip sticks and lip glosses, even though most likely, I have already packed my lip color for the day in another pouch or pocket and it isn't even part of that pouch of lip products I carry with me all the time. I've been ordering things and planning for my pre-Covid lifestyle, but who knows when or if that will actually happen. Plus, I've been wanting a remote position for ages now, and maybe this will be the catalyst for my supervisor to finally allow a more permanent remote or partially remote arrangement. So, the lifestyle I've been planning for may not actually the the lifestyle I continue to live, and if that were the case, downsizing my everyday carry items really would make a lot of sense. Definitely a lot to think about!

Hi! Oh, I think when you customize, there is so much to think about and this dilemma definitely gives you even more to consider. Keep us posted on the ongoing process and decision!

 

[southernbelle43]

I will join as another over thinker when it comes to bags. It takes me forever to decide. Then I second guess myself for a couple of weeks. Then I change my mind 2 or 3 times. After about 6 weeks I finally come to a conclusion of what I really want. I think Marco knows me so well he waits knowing I will change my mind at least 2 or 3 times. I did it with my last order I was definitely getting a midi Sabrina and thought I would get a fiore leather probably a dark magenta or a deep red. Then I changed my mind and thought perhaps I should go with the Cuoio Tuscano leather. Of course I changed my mind again and decided that I wanted it in mauve aquila matte. Finally I have the leather selected step one. Then I changed my mind again and decided I wanted a midi Modena. I sent an email to Marco and said I am thinking of changing to a midi Modena from a midi Sabrina. He is so patient he thought that maybe the midi Modena would be a good choice for me in the mauve aquila matte. Six weeks later I finally have my bag selected and the final order placed. Talk about over thinking a bag but I always do this. Most of the time I have the luxury of taking my time but when he has a special limited leather it causes me to miss out on a leather that i want. This is exactly what happened with the Caimen leather. Fortunately I bought exactly what I was looking for in Caimen leather on the BST. I am pleased I am not the only one who over thinks their purchases.

I am at the opposite end of this and make my decisions way too fast!

 

[girliegirl]

Wow!!! These are spectacular shots highlighting the Star. That Verona leather is really photogenic and I wish our devices had a smell-evision and touch-evision...
If you have time, could you add a shot with the insert inside? I'd love to see what you designed!

Here it is with today’s items.
I removed my laptop but it fits inside the back slot and I still have a little room to spare.While it offers a lot of compartments I really love it for the additional structure it provides the bags I have.

 

[christinemliu]

Here it is with today’s items.
I removed my laptop but it fits inside the back slot and I still have a little room to spare.While it offers a lot of compartments I really love it for the additional structure it provides the bags I have.

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Thank you! That's so cool that you can design what pockets you want. It looks like thick felt, which would cushion your items too.