I'm not a fan of rolled handles, so if you like rolled handles that is certainly an option, but the skinny flat handles on the Miss M are amazingly comfortable to carry. I was very surprised by them. They stay on my shoulder better than any other bag I own. They do not dig in at all. I love my Midi Selenes as a tote bag style, but I find Miss M more comfortable and easy to carry.
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I carried my new Little Selene Zip today for the first time. It is such a fantastic bag.
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These thinner straps are really comfortable and I have very bony shoulders believe me.
Here are comparison shots of the magenta and amethyst pompei in case anyone is interested. I love them both. They are such saturated colors.
Even though @LuvNLux so kindly posted hers, I thought it might still be interesting to see a different piece of the same kind of leather, so here’s mine as well.
And the back…
As it’s started the darken a wee bit and gain “character” with usage, I have found it’s brought out the texture variations more, which I love.
As it’s started the darken a wee bit and gain “character” with usage, I have found it’s brought out the texture variations more, which I love.
No wonder I liked the magenta I have an amethyst pompei Little Tulipano and I call it my happy bag. It is such a fun bag and every time I wear it people remark on what a gorgeous color it is. I was drawn to the magenta I think because it is a similar color to the amethyst.
I am a sucker for colors like the magenta and amethyst. I ordered a Miss M with dark gunmetal hardware and marine lining in the magenta. I'm keeping a Little Athena Shoulder Bag in amethyst on my wish list. I think the amethyst is gorgeous, too.
I'm eyeing the Fiore Downt. (Downtown?) Brown...I haven't decided...but meanwhile, here's a pic of two Massaccesi bags I used this week, apparently I'm in a blue mood:
It's funny, I was thinking of letting the Calista Midi Messenger / Crossbody (bag on the left) go, but after using her, I've changed my mind. Funny how you realize how functional something is or that the leather relaxes into what you envisioned after you actually use the bag...
It's funny, I was thinking of letting the Calista Midi Messenger / Crossbody (bag on the left) go, but after using her, I've changed my mind. Funny how you realize how functional something is or that the leather relaxes into what you envisioned after you actually use the bag...
I had not thought about that, but they really do stay on the shoulder better!
Love your Angel
! It took me a minute or two to recognize that it is an Angel (Midi?) I really like the Angelica handles. Are the outer pockets also changed slightly? Any other customizations?
Would love to see more photos of this bag... Is it Merinos?
Love your Angel
I really like the Angelica handles. Are the outer pockets also changed slightly? Any other customizations?
Would love to see more photos of this bag... Is it Merinos?
Aw, thank you @Fancyfree! Yes, it's an Angel Midi. The outer pockets are the same I think and Marco or someone on his team added the patches that Angelica handles require behind them. It doesn't bother me but that's because I mainly use the non-divided pocket on the back. If you tend to put bulkier items in those two front pockets, the patches might bother you.
This is actually dark blue lambskin, light blue lining, light gunmetal hardware, the non-tassel version, and of course, Angelica handles. I can't remember if the original has feet but I asked for no feet on mine if that was part of the original design. I've included pics I have already, feel free to let me know if there's other angles you want! I'm really happy with how this Angel Midi came out. The original design Angel handles got in my way and I wanted a slouchier leather. Lambskin is so soft...maybe the only change I would make if I could is to have a different lining. The shades of blue don't go as well as I thought they might.
Aha, this is in the lining-lambskin! I remember now, reading about you getting this bag. I never guessed it would look so good. I have previously not been drawn to the Angel. Those handles make a great difference. Are they long enough to work as shoulder straps?What is the strap-drop to top of bag?
Would love to see photo of the tassel-free, pleated ends of the bag...
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So @Fancyfree, the handles are slightly too low to be comfy as shoulder straps. I can kind of fit them over my shoulder, but the bottom does push up against my armpit. The strap drop as pictured is about 4.5". Included pictures of both ends! Feel free to ask anything else!
What is the strap-drop to top of bag?
Would love to see photo of the tassel-free, pleated ends of the bag...
Is anyone ordering? What are you getting?
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Thank you so much, @christinemliu
. This is a lovely bag.I think the Angelica Midi bag looks so much nicer with the firmer, shorter Angelica handles
Oh dear, another design to crave...
