Massaccesi Handbags

[soramillay]

I am in paradise. Box arrived with Penelope goodies and a set of swatch sheets was also kindly included.
1) Penny Messenger in black merinos with with hot pink lining
2) Penelope midi bag in apple green pebbled with light pink lining
3) Little Penelope in cameo rose with apple green lining
4) I got a tassel for the Penny Messenger, but the lobster clasp doesn't fit around the hardware. Hmmmm.....has anyone else tried this? If not, I will use the tassel as a keychain.

The swatch sheets have rocketed me to haptic and olfactory heaven. Nabuk is so smooth and soft and the Africa leathers are stunning! The Athene is softer than I expected--looks dry and crinkly in photos. And oh my, the whole package just smells scrumptious.

It is a dark, crappy day here so pics when the sun comes back (hoping tomorrow).

The same thing happened to me when I purchased a tassel for my Aphrodite. It doesn't fit! I'm not sure why they didn't tell me that clip wouldn't work with my bag,

You mean you can't hang it on your bag as a decorative piece? I plan to order matching tassels with my bags for the purpose of hanging there.

Can you ask them to mail you a ring clip like the kind they use for the Angel tassels? I'm not sure how to describe it as my bag isn't here with me but it's round, and I recall being able to unclip the tassels and use them on any of my other bags as charms (but I don't cos I'm matchy matchy). Maybe someone with an Angel on hand can take a photo.

 

[soramillay]

Sneak peek sent by my sister who received the bag for me. I'll get it mid June (what a long wait!!). [emoji20] This is Angelica in Dark Blue Verona with external messenger strap attachment like the Arianna.
View attachment 3685581 I love how it looks in the picture. But I can't ask my sister for more pictures, she is not a bag addict like me.

Looks gorgeous! This might be the right navy bag for you, msd!

Here's my passenger of the day. I'm taking her out for the first day! [emoji4]

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Whoa, where did this beauty come from? I remember your Arctic reveal but not this! What color is this, it's positively glowing. It looks like a nice glass of lime juice!

 

[Tankgirl]

Here's my passenger of the day. I'm taking her out for the first day! [emoji4]

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When I saw this photo, all I could think of is Tiffany.

 

[vink]

Looks gorgeous! This might be the right navy bag for you, msd!



Whoa, where did this beauty come from? I remember your Arctic reveal but not this! What color is this, it's positively glowing. It looks like a nice glass of lime juice!

It arrived late last week via our BST Facebook page and I didn't do a reveal. [emoji4] It's definitely glowing. [emoji4] It's a jade pebble Minerva Midi with SHW. [emoji4]

 

[lignecpq]

Hi ladies! I have a question for those of you who own a Selene Midi Zip. How usable are the pockets? What is the capacity of the pockets, without looking too stuffed?

Also, I'm not big on lots of hardware because of the weight. I love the look of the outside zippers, but the hardware on the handles is a bit much for me. Do any of you know whether the handles can be made with less hardware?

Thanks!

 

[msd_bags]

Looks gorgeous! This might be the right navy bag for you, msd!

I hope so too!! From the photo I really like it.

 

[vink]

When I saw this photo, all I could think of is Tiffany.

[emoji4] This is a tad more green than blue. But it's equally pretty. [emoji4]

 

[vink]

Hi ladies! I have a question for those of you who own a Selene Midi Zip. How usable are the pockets? What is the capacity of the pockets, without looking too stuffed?

Also, I'm not big on lots of hardware because of the weight. I love the look of the outside zippers, but the hardware on the handles is a bit much for me. Do any of you know whether the handles can be made with less hardware?

Thanks!

I used the pocket to store my mobile phone sometimes, but mostly leave them alone. You can probably hold a small water bottle in there, although it's a flat pocket. I think a long wallet could fit inside, but I use a corner wallet and store it in an inside zip pocket so I don't use it that way.

I saw some girls request for Soulmate's straps which has less hardware.

 

[msd_bags]

It arrived late last week via our BST Facebook page and I didn't do a reveal. [emoji4] It's definitely glowing. [emoji4] It's a jade pebble Minerva Midi with SHW. [emoji4]

For your initial outing, how do you find the weight?

 

[bonniekir]

This is how I feel as well. I absolutely adore my Cameo Rose Merinos midi Soulmate, but the center compartment just does not work for me. Once my money tree takes off, I will order this same bag, perhaps in a different colour, but without the center compartment.

Center compartments are disasters! I never can remember where I put what in where, so I remove them!
Losen the lining carefully, remove the pocket, sew lining together again! I handstich with tiny stiches. So it hardly can be seen !

 

[vink]

For your initial outing, how do you find the weight?

I'm ok with the weight, but I think the strap hang a bit too low on me. (I already compare it with Bluey. It hangs about 1.5"- 2" lower than Bluey.) It feels a bit lighter with the exact same load. But that could be just the feeling. I haven't weight the whole bag in. I already get some compliments on the color this morning thought. It's such a bright and cheery color which matches the day perfectly.

 

[anitalilac]

Yes it is fun trying new things. I thought the midi Selene was my absolute favorite style and I have 3 of them. Then I bought the midi Soulmate and I loved the style so much I have 5 of them. Then I thought I need another Zhoe as the orange nappa Zhoe was my second MM bag. I know have 5 Zhoe's - one mini, 2 regular and 2 Zhoe Legend. Every time I think I have the perfect MM bag I try another style and I like that style as well. I now have midi Selene, midi Soulmate, Midi Minerva, Diva, Stella, Daphne, Aura, Penelope, Aphrodite and the sale bag I bought is an Angelica. Dang it I just can't stop buying these MM bags. I love all of them all for different reasons. Although I do know I cannot carry large bags they do not suit me at all. I am thinking when I have the time I will take a photo of all my MM bags. I am planning to move my bags to a lower shelf in my closet when I do that I will definitely take a photo.

Girl! You owe us pictures!

 

[msd_bags]

I'm ok with the weight, but I think the strap hang a bit too low on me. (I already compare it with Bluey. It hangs about 1.5"- 2" lower than Bluey.) It feels a bit lighter with the exact same load. But that could be just the feeling. I haven't weight the whole bag in. I already get some compliments on the color this morning thought. It's such a bright and cheery color which matches the day perfectly.

I'm sure compliments will really be coming your way as it is a pretty bag!! At my height of 161 cm, I really like the strap drop on me. Very convenient when getting stuff inside the bag while bag is slung on my shoulder. But that is just me. I have made the observation before that the bag feels light to carry too.

 

[bonniekir]

Hi ladies! I have a question for those of you who own a Selene Midi Zip. How usable are the pockets? What is the capacity of the pockets, without looking too stuffed?

Also, I'm not big on lots of hardware because of the weight. I love the look of the outside zippers, but the hardware on the handles is a bit much for me. Do any of you know whether the handles can be made with less hardware?

Thanks!

I find the capacity ok for my needs. Sunnies, my specs, phone, coin/ card pure are usually the items I place in the pockets. Regarding the handles, which I btw never considered heavy in any way , why not just ask to have them without the hw? And why should this not be possible? As long as they have the same width as the original handles it should be ok! ( might flop a bit more, when not used, but so does the handles on my Angels, and this does not bother me at all!

 

[Sickgrl13]

The same thing happened to me when I purchased a tassel for my Aphrodite. It doesn't fit! I'm not sure why they didn't tell me that clip wouldn't work with my bag,

You mean you can't hang it on your bag as a decorative piece? I plan to order matching tassels with my bags for the purpose of hanging there.

It doesn't fit--see below. I will either get a small ring to attach or use as a key chain. Oh well.