I have a penelope in red athene. It had corner wear when I received it??? Marco said hencouod not understand that nor could I. He sent another one.
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what is your fantasy sale item?
imagine there was a 25% sale! What would you get?
i think I would get a calista midi in caramel merinos with light blue lining and silver hardware...
imagine there was a 25% sale! What would you get?
i think I would get a calista midi in caramel merinos with light blue lining and silver hardware...
I’ve been also dreaming of a sabrina in artic blue and a camel color to compliment it with a two tone leather strap. That would be so pretty for spring. Although i think this would be a bag for the fictional Susana that lives in my head and strolls around with perfect hair; not the real 27 year old mom of two with full time job that spends her days in pick ups and parks and grocery shopping. I don’t think I could pull it off with my lifestyle and wardrobe
I guess it makes sence that thin, distressed leathers will be vulnerable on corners. Maybe more suitable for rounded shapes like Calistas or Theias 
My advice is to get what you love and wear it, period. Who sets the rules for what you can and cannot wear. Yes, I am older and do wahat I please now. But I hope you younger ladies will learn from us older ones. Make your own rules. Enjoy life. Enjoy your bags!!! Hugs.
I feel you - there are some (OK, many) items in my wardrobe that are more aspirational than practical. However, if I feel like I can "pull them off" it gives me confidence that is hard to put a price tag on
. So long as as you are actually comfortable, get what you makes your heart sing, otherwise you would always think "what if". 
Are there certain scenarios in current your life, within the next couple of years, in which you can visualize yourself wearing it? ("lunch with that friend at that tapas-bar" / "afternoon at that gallery wearing that dress" / "family stroll along the beach promenade")
If you can visualize the bag in a setting within the next 1-2 years,- go for it
.If you can't, leave it, - 2-tone Nappa Sabrina will be available as long as Marco is making his MM bags, and 2 years from now yours colour preferences may have changed.
One of my handbag-tests used to be whether I could visualize myself wearing a spesific bag in my home town Oslo
.But... that did of course, as intended, limit my number of bags ...
so I gradually extended the test to include London and Paris...
So I now have very many bags
, I pray my taste does not change, and I am at a loss for alibis for buying any more 
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I feel you - there are some (OK, many) items in my wardrobe that are more aspirational than practical. However, if I feel like I can "pull them off" it gives me confidence that is hard to put a price tag on
Are there certain scenarios in current your life, within the next couple of years, in which you can visualize yourself wearing it? ("lunch with that friend at that tapas-bar" / "afternoon at that gallery wearing that dress" / "family stroll along the beach promenade")
If you can visualize the bag in a setting within the next 1-2 years,- go for it.
If you can't, leave it, - 2-tone Nappa Sabrina will be possible as long as Marco is making his handbags, and 2 years from now yours colour preferences may have changed.
One of my handbag-tests used to be whether I could visualize myself wearing a spesific bag in my home town Oslo
But... that did of course, as intended, limit my number of bags ...
so I gradually extended the test to include London and Paris...
So I now have very many bags, I pray my taste does not change, and I have sadly no alibi for buying any more
I get what you all mean! I just achieved financial stability and a great job that will last me until retirement, so I'm starting to indulge in things for myself at last. All the nice leather bags I have are originally from my mom, who can't carry them anymore due to back problems. They are beautiful, italian made bags that are maybe 15, 20 years old and still going strong. Here's an example (I know it is not MM but at the same time, I know you will appreciate it!). This bag must be around 17 years old and it still looks amazing IMO.
However, even though me and my mom have very similar tastes and I love all of the bags that she has given me (this reminds me of some of you who give away your MMs to your daughters, sisters and friends... my mom is like that too), I want to start creating my own collection, with bags I 100% love and have carefully planned and budgeted for. You know, my own thing (building on my fab inheritance, of course. This bags will always have a place in my heart and home and I will always use them). So I ordered my first MM, and I'm planning on more in a few months.
But at the same time I want to be conscious and mindful of what I buy. I want bags that will last me forever and that I can pass down to my two little girls, if they want them, when they grow up. And I want bags that coordinate with my lifestyle and existing wardrobe. I want to use my bags and I don't want them to be limiting. I'm not saying I want all black/brown boring bags... I want different leathers and styles for different occasions! But I don't want my bags to sit there because I made a wrong decision.
Anyway, sorry about the long post.
Just to add on, I've been enjoying this thread immensely. All the reveals, the advise from each other, and the appreciation for leather luxury and craftsmanship. True lux!!
Just to add on, I've been enjoying this thread immensely. All the reveals, the advise from each other, and the appreciation for leather luxury and craftsmanship. True lux!!
LOVE long posts, thank you for sharing
Very mature and wise thoughts.. As you start your journey I hope you will not feel bad if you occasionally buy one that turns out not to work for you. We have all done that. We sell/trade/or gift them and move on. It has taken me 4 years of trial and error to figure out what bags absolutely will work or not work for me. This morning I was looking at mine and there are only two of mine that are not absolute favorites. All of the others are used and loved and serve me well. And the journey to discover your preferences is so much fun. With your good sense and your plan I dare say you will not make as many mistakes as I did. Welcome to TPF. We all understand and support your decisions and enjoy sharing your journey. Hugs
@BagsAndCarbs Just ah-hem, to let you know, I think someone (not me) is selling a Calista (but full size) on the BST in caramel merinos
. .I think I would get a Little Athena. I've been eyeing that style for awhile but haven't gone for it because until my youngest gets a little older, it's slightly smaller than what I need.
And, I think I've posted this before, but here's a picture of my Diva Midi in pink straw:
I’m up for a dark violet merinos or purple merinos in Calista midi or Hera midi anytime! Sadly both colours have been out of stock for some time now
I love a top zip selene or Angelica. Tuscania all the way. Any dark color.