Dark green is one of my favorite colors. I have MM bags in dark green vachetta, Forest pompei, Hunter pebbled, dark green Cuoio, and dark green nappa. My two favorite are the vachetta and Cuoio. They are gorgeous!
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Dark green is one of my favorite colors. I have MM bags in dark green vachetta, Forest pompei, Hunter pebbled, dark green Cuoio, and dark green nappa. My two favorite are the vachetta and Cuoio. They are gorgeous!
@afroken, whoa! I wasn't aware of a couple of those dark greens in this shot. These are gorgeous!
@carterazo, the dark beige Verona is beautiful! I'm one of the ones who ordered a Calista Midi...but it wasn't that long ago so it might be a few weeks yet until she arrives. I definitely will post when she does! And sorry, for the colors you asked for, I only have dark amethyst Verona so I can't help you out on that request.
@samfalstaff, yes, this! Especially for the US, you'll sometimes have to pay extra custom fees if your order in one box was over $800, so it's advantageous to come as close to the limit as possible.
@lenie, have you ever posted a "green" MM family photo? I'd LOVE to see. Especially because I've never noticed the hunter before! Thanks in advance if you do.
I'm using my MM order as a reason not to purchase too much with all the Prime madness and other deals going on today haha!
Oh, right! I forgot about the $800 cutoff for custom fees. Probably can't stay under that with 4 bags so maybe 2 bags and some SLGs
Oh, right! I forgot about the $800 cutoff for custom fees. Probably can't stay under that with 4 bags so maybe 2 bags and some SLGs
Piggybacking on this, SLGs are a great way to try out new and different leathers! It's also a lovely way to get an item in a leather that might otherwise be unavailable, because the skins are not large enough for a larger handbag.
I just want to show my Sorrento Goat Calistas.. a bit delayed...
I recieved for the first time the reg ones in the Straw, and asked Marco if the strap drop could be a bit longer for the Sorrento bags , because I wanted to wear them over a winter coat.
I must add, I overstuff my bags to an extent, that I am surprised they still keep up. So, naturally a long strap will get even longer!! And my messenger Calistas suffers a lot..
But count on Marco to find a solution!!!
I recieved my Calistas with the reg look .. plus an extra strap in order to use crossbody, over a coat etc.
Very smart solution!
Plus I recieved my first Penelope.. lol
And not my last for sure
(Notice how Marco also included a strap fitting the colour of the strap on the bag..so I have two options to change the look.. it is so clever of him! )
The colours are.. from left: Byzantium Purple, Deep Blue, Teal and Dark Grey
I am so looking forward to use them.. the leather seems to be more than hardy.. and very light to wear..
I recieved for the first time the reg ones in the Straw, and asked Marco if the strap drop could be a bit longer for the Sorrento bags , because I wanted to wear them over a winter coat.
I must add, I overstuff my bags to an extent, that I am surprised they still keep up. So, naturally a long strap will get even longer!! And my messenger Calistas suffers a lot..
But count on Marco to find a solution!!!
I recieved my Calistas with the reg look .. plus an extra strap in order to use crossbody, over a coat etc.
Very smart solution!
Plus I recieved my first Penelope.. lol
And not my last for sure
(Notice how Marco also included a strap fitting the colour of the strap on the bag..so I have two options to change the look.. it is so clever of him! )
The colours are.. from left: Byzantium Purple, Deep Blue, Teal and Dark Grey
I am so looking forward to use them.. the leather seems to be more than hardy.. and very light to wear..
Another solution (to enable you haha) is to split your orders so that each box is under $800. Marco has done that in the past to avoid the custom fees! Another factor of his awesomeness.Oh, right! I forgot about the $800 cutoff for custom fees. Probably can't stay under that with 4 bags so maybe 2 bags and some SLGs
I can't stop looking at your Calistas...especially the way you posed them and the colors go soooo well together. Beautiful art! And what a cool solution Marco created! I also love your Penelope...I'm crushing on the dark grey Sorrento.
I saw that wonderful Minerva! However I’m not sure if I could pull off a plaid bag yet. As well, I went from wanting one bag to 4 bags (that number is likely to change... for the higher) and thus need to carefully plan my budget lol. I do know that I want my very first MM bag to be a green
Welcome, Afroken! It sounds like you've given this a lot of thought so I'm not going to try to talk you out of your Little Minerva plans, but in the future, you might also consider the Divina. I bought a Divina before the plague hit, anticipating carrying it at my professional conferences where we all get spiffy for each other. Maybe some day, it will be safe to hold professional conferences in person again. For me, the Divina is the perfect combination of storage capacity and elegant conservative design. Marco has something for everyone.
Thank you for the kind welcome! I wish I had discovered MM sooner, and I'm already anticipating all the bags that I get to customize here. Speaking of a work bag, yes, initially I had intended on getting a Little Minerva as my new work bag. But after some discussion with everyone here and speaking with Marco, I decided that it's probably best suited as a casual bag for myself due to the reasons below:
- The bag is of a more slouchy/soft style, and I'm looking for a more structured bag for work. If I decide to add more structure to it (either by choosing a stiffer leather or adding additional backings), the weight would increase. And I imagine with the amount of leather that this bag has (all the pockets and flap), it's already heavier than some of the other MM bags.
- The size of the bag leans on small, and I know that it probably wouldn't fit all the stuff I keep in a work bag. Midi Minerva could solve this problem, but for some reason the Little Minerva is really calling out to me, maybe it's because I have too many medium sized messenger bags and a small one would be cute.
I'll probably go for merinos or nappa, I'm still doing my research between the two. I'll use it as a casual bag.Therefore, I still haven't achieved my goal of getting a work bag. I want a structured style, with enough volume to hold a laptop if at all possible but also pockets for organization. So I'm going to look into some choices for that - I'll take a look at Divina. Aside from a new work bag, I'm also seriously considering Hera Midi, Sabrina Midi, and Clio
I guess I need to slow down a bit, otherwise I'm going to go way above my budget. How did wanting one bag a week ago turn into... planning all these additional bags now?!
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It’s “Massaccesi Madness” and it is highly contagious. I got it in 2017 and still have symptoms!Thank you for the kind welcome! I wish I had discovered MM sooner, and I'm already anticipating all the bags that I get to customize here. Speaking of a work bag, yes, initially I had intended on getting a Little Minerva as my new work bag. But after some discussion with everyone here and speaking with Marco, I decided that it's probably best suited as a casual bag for myself due to the reasons below:
I'm hoping to get Little Minerva soon as my first MM bag (not sure how soon "soon" is, as I can take forever to customize the bag - I'm so indecisive). I can never say no to a messenger style bag!
- The bag is of a more slouchy/soft style, and I'm looking for a more structured bag for work. If I decide to add more structure to it (either by choosing a stiffer leather or adding additional backings), the weight would increase. And I imagine with the amount of leather that this bag has (all the pockets and flap), it's already heavier than some of the other MM bags.
- The size of the bag leans on small, and I know that it probably wouldn't fit all the stuff I keep in a work bag. Midi Minerva could solve this problem, but for some reason the Little Minerva is really calling out to me, maybe it's because I have too many medium sized messenger bags and a small one would be cute.
Therefore, I still haven't achieved my goal of getting a work bag. I want a structured style, with enough volume to hold a laptop if at all possible but also pockets for organization. So I'm going to look into some choices for that - I'll take a look at Divina. Aside from a new work bag, I'm also seriously considering Hera Midi, Sabrina Midi, and Clio
No, this is the regular size.
the dimensions for the midi:
36 cm wide
26 cm tall
With a drop of 23,5 cm
So good to see you around, dear @bonniekir! That goat leather looks so yummy and squishy! I can't believe this is your first Penelope. Penelope (and Phoebe) has been my downfall. My current order is the first time in a very long time that I don't get one. I looove my Penelopes. They're practical and versatile especially if you turn them into smaller crossbody bags.
I really like the contrast with the different color at the top of the "handle" of your Calistas. What leather and color did he use there?
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Thank you for the kind welcome! I wish I had discovered MM sooner, and I'm already anticipating all the bags that I get to customize here. Speaking of a work bag, yes, initially I had intended on getting a Little Minerva as my new work bag. But after some discussion with everyone here and speaking with Marco, I decided that it's probably best suited as a casual bag for myself due to the reasons below:
I'm hoping to get Little Minerva soon as my first MM bag (not sure how soon "soon" is, as I can take forever to customize the bag - I'm so indecisive). I can never say no to a messenger style bag!
- The bag is of a more slouchy/soft style, and I'm looking for a more structured bag for work. If I decide to add more structure to it (either by choosing a stiffer leather or adding additional backings), the weight would increase. And I imagine with the amount of leather that this bag has (all the pockets and flap), it's already heavier than some of the other MM bags.
- The size of the bag leans on small, and I know that it probably wouldn't fit all the stuff I keep in a work bag. Midi Minerva could solve this problem, but for some reason the Little Minerva is really calling out to me, maybe it's because I have too many medium sized messenger bags and a small one would be cute.
Therefore, I still haven't achieved my goal of getting a work bag. I want a structured style, with enough volume to hold a laptop if at all possible but also pockets for organization. So I'm going to look into some choices for that - I'll take a look at Divina. Aside from a new work bag, I'm also seriously considering Hera Midi, Sabrina Midi, and Clio
So many options! Not to confuse or enable you further... but, have you taken a good look at Athena as a possible workbag? She is structured and classy and gorgeous. She is too big for me, or I would have gotten one already.
