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I am not sure why. They are showing up on my computer. I will repost. 
So, in my ongoing fringe bag journey, Mr sent the following mock-up of a Bouquet with fringe on the front:
I don’t hate it, but I don’t think I love it either (though I could probably be easily swayed and convinced to love it, lol).
I think it is probably down to the Diva or Midi Minerva for the fringe. I’ve been trying to research both bags from past posts here.The Diva is adorable, but I wonder if it might be a touch too small for my preferences? Would anyone with a full-size Diva be able to comment on it’s capacity, perhaps in comparison to other bags?
I have no capacity concerns with the Midi Minerva, but I am slightly concerned about the closure only being a magnet. This is odd for me because I love open bags (open totes are often my bag of choice) and usually dislike zip closures (never use them!). I think it’s something about it being an E-W shoulder bag…it feels like since it’s not at tall, it wouldn’t have the security an open tote does. I would also get it without a middle compartment (I kind of hate middle compartments) so I wouldn’t be able to put important things in the middle compartment. I also worry that things would easily fall out of it if it were accidentally bumped or there at sudden stops on a car, etc. I know I could request a zip closure, but I’m not sure I want to do that. It seems like it would alter the look of the bag by essentially “pinching in” the top, and again, I don’t actually usually like/use zip closures. Anyone with a Midi Minerva that could speak to the openness/security of the bag?
I don’t hate it, but I don’t think I love it either (though I could probably be easily swayed and convinced to love it, lol).
I think it is probably down to the Diva or Midi Minerva for the fringe. I’ve been trying to research both bags from past posts here.The Diva is adorable, but I wonder if it might be a touch too small for my preferences? Would anyone with a full-size Diva be able to comment on it’s capacity, perhaps in comparison to other bags?
I have no capacity concerns with the Midi Minerva, but I am slightly concerned about the closure only being a magnet. This is odd for me because I love open bags (open totes are often my bag of choice) and usually dislike zip closures (never use them!). I think it’s something about it being an E-W shoulder bag…it feels like since it’s not at tall, it wouldn’t have the security an open tote does. I would also get it without a middle compartment (I kind of hate middle compartments) so I wouldn’t be able to put important things in the middle compartment. I also worry that things would easily fall out of it if it were accidentally bumped or there at sudden stops on a car, etc. I know I could request a zip closure, but I’m not sure I want to do that. It seems like it would alter the look of the bag by essentially “pinching in” the top, and again, I don’t actually usually like/use zip closures. Anyone with a Midi Minerva that could speak to the openness/security of the bag?
Actually the leather is soft - as in not stiff - but it does not feel soft. It feels sort of rough to be truthful. At least to me.It looks so soft!
I probably should not say anything, because I am older than most of you and fringe is not my thing. There are some bags with a small amount of fringe that are cute. This really does not add anything to this bag. IMHO. I bet there are other styles that would work much better. So if you don't just LOVE it, don't do it.
I’m not sure. I think with the fringes I would get rid of the side ties on the Bouquet. I think it would look better with a shoulder bag like Hera or, as you mentioned, the MIDI Minerva.
I think the fringe on this bag is cute, and it reminds me of the Hera.
That makes a lot of sense to me. I make Velvet Verona isn’t suede, but it does remind me of suede, which I feel can have a soft but rough quality sometimes.
I love hearing what you have to say-you are often a voice of reason for me. You’re right that if I don’t love it, I shouldn’t do it. Bouquet with fringe is officially off the table!
The bag you posted is awesome! I actually considered a Hera with fringe, but I already have a Hera on its way to me so I feel like I want a different style. I think Midi Minerva is edging out at a front runner!
I know when you’re dreaming of your next MM bag looking at pics of other people’s bag is so important. Not sure if you knew, but someone posted a while back that the way to see the posts with pictures is to search for the style with the word attach in brackets, so Minerva would be searched as Minerva (attach). You just replace the parentheses with brackets. It won’t let me post it that way. I guess it thinks I’m trying to add an attachment lol.
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I cannot see the pics either. But in the new post I can.Am I the only one not able to see the pics. And, I really want to see that leather color!!
Wow wow and wow. THis is just gorgeous. I love the lining you selected as well and the leather is stunning.
I will be honest and tell you I hate the Bouquet with fringe. It looks like the bag grew a really long mustache.
I love the way the Minerva looks with fringe so that would be my vote. I did have a Minerva with a zipper and didn't think it really altered the look of the bag. I don't think I've had one with magnet closure.
Absolutely no reason for the Mia handle not to work on a vacchetta Zhoe. The handle will actually *enhance* the beauty of the bag. (I have a burgundy vacchetta Zhoe with a Mia handle.)