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#39,226
Cleda said:
After using my Penelope in Velvet Verona for a few days, I think it looks and drapes like fabric. Without touching it, at a glance, I might think its fabric that is somehow pressed or printed with a light leather pattern. Anyone with Velvet Verona agrees? It might just be the colour or style that I ordered it in. It's really an interesting leather, making it another unique Penelope. All of my Penelopes are in interesting leathers - Flor, metallic Africa, Sheen and now Velvet Verona.
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I agree, velvet Verona is like heavy drapery fabric.
 
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#39,228
tenKrat said:
My MIL wanted another Juliet Midi in a leather she would not normally choose for herself and in a fun, bright color. She was very pleased with how the purple was a colorful exclamation point to the usual black/white/grey ensemble she wears. Purple velvet Verona, dark gunmetal hardware, sage lining, and handles modified to a 4” drop.
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So pretty!
 
#39,236
afroken said:
I was going to hold out for a handmade vacchetta promo but could not resist sorrento. I’m thinking either Little Muse or Clio. Any thoughts on which one is more suitable with sorrento? Thank you :flowers:
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I have a Sorrento Little Selene in teal with purple lining and purple edge paint. I also have a sorrento in dark navy midi Modena. When I asked Marco about Sorrento he said it works well for both structured and unstructured bags.

I think either Clio or Little Muse would be nice. But my vote is for Clio. I think it would show off the Sorrento leather really well.
 
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smile10281 said:
I am liking the grande Penelope messenger; as @bonniekir said, it’s probably not as spacious as the Victoria though their dimensions are similar (due to the compartments), but it fits all of my essentials easily and then some. I took a picture of the items I usually carry with me and added in a few extras (kindle, mini toiletry pouch, candy). I’m just missing my car keys, phone (used it to take the pictures), and face covering :smile:. As you can see, I fit most of the items in the main/middle compartment. Since the kindle and phone are flat, I figure I could put these in either of the side, taller pockets. These pockets are quite spacious - not deep, but length and width are generous. Tried to make this clear with the shot of the pocket containing the kindle.

One other thing I noticed is that the strap that comes with the bag is quite long. I realize this is a messenger and therefore probably intended to be worn crossbody, but I had thought I might be able to wear it over the shoulder. Even on the shortest length, I think over the shoulder would not work for me. In the mod shot, I have the strap set at the shortest length, and the bag sits just where I would want it. (For reference, I’m 5’6” and normally on the smaller side of average - I’m 3 weeks postpartum in this shot and still have several lbs to lose). Also, in this shot, the bag is filled with my items.

I haven’t had a chance to take the bag on any errands/out of the house, but it feels comfortable and I think it would be easy to get in and out of.

Hope these pics/thoughts are of some use to those who are interested in this style!

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Hi, @smile10281, can you tell us how your Sorrento Grande Penelope Messenger in Sorrento has been holding up? Has it kept it's shape well? Would you say Grande Penelope Messenger is a good choice for Sorrento?
 
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ajamy said:
I think the Diva will be perfect for the Sorrento leather, if I wasn’t already waiting for my straw midi diva I would order one, instead i have ordered a little Muse in the Teal, though I was also tempted by the purple
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Would love to hear how you like sorrento with Little Muse, as that’s one of my choices right now for the new sorrento promo. Thank you!
 
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