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djfmn said:
I have a Celeste merino Zhoe Legend that I got from Tenkrat. It is absolutely the most beautiful color. I used it when we went out to dinner on Sunday with a bright pink dress and the Celeste blue bag and sandals. Even if I say so myself it looked stunning the color combinations I mean not me!!!!
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That is what I am leaning towards. I love merinos! Probably soulmate midi or Penelope Messenger. I really want a second one of each though I am also trying to limit the number of bags that I have.
 
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Sickgrl13 said:
Here are some pics of my colorful new Penny's under the office fluorescent light. Please excuse the desk clutter!
Cameo rose little Penny with apple green lining. View attachment 3686121
Interior with credit card slots. Amazingly enough there is $ in it!
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Penny messenger with fuchsia lining. I got the strap lengthened by 3 inches as I am large busted and straps are usually never long enough to wear crossbody. Love her! Only one tiny criticism is I wish the strap had a keeper loop for the extra part of the strap so it doesn't flap around.
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I never notice a small divider in Little Penelope. That's an excellent function! I'll have to check mine. Did you order that separately?
 
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southernbelle43 said:
I just took a ruler and measured one as best I could. It is about 5"x7", but it goes sideways, toward the side of the bag. I think you could get some flat things in there and I can carry a small pistol (sorry but I have a concealed carry permit and occasionally have to go armed if I am out and about at night alone). I hope I don't offend anyone. As for the zipper weight, I really cannot see them adding that much weight. The Selene midi is not what I call a heavy bag, but it is not the lightest one I have ever carried either. I do love the bling.
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SB no offense here! Great use of the zip pockets. I find hat my sunglasses and case will go nicely in the zip pocket. However, I often forget to use the Zips... I'm carrying a penny messenger to the airport and have last year's Selene midi zip in my luggage. Trying to travel light until I land!
 
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southernbelle43 said:
You have validated a decision I made. When I first discovered TPF I read all of the forums and was sorely tempted by one of the IT bags, Chanel, Balenciaga, LV, etc. I spent many weeks reading all of the threads and came very close to purchase. Then I ran across Massaccesi and there was no turning back. I am so grateful that I bought MM instead. Maybe it is because I am half Italian, but I get a really warm feeling thinking about Marco and his workers in Italy using centuries old techniques and older equipment and putting much love into every bag. I may be wrong but I truly do not see how the "big" designers could produce a product to outshine his. And many of them are outsourcing their work and materials.
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Southernbelle, I completely agree with you. My BFF thinks I am certifiable for spending more than $100 on a bag. But with MM bags, all the fine details, the artistry, and beautiful leather are there and I don't have to spend a month's salary to get it. They are beautiful to the eye, the smell is heavenly, and best of all they are functional!
djfmn said:
That is so nice to hear because I had some higher end bags and got rid of all of them and now only have MM bags because I love the quality love the fact that I can have a bag made for me as I want it. I also think supporting a 3rd generation leather hand bag maker is critical so that they remain around and we are not stuck having to buy mass produced over priced bags which I feel some of the designer IT bags are. Just my opinion for what it is worth and I am thrilled to have you as part of our MM family. The more the merrier we need to recruit others so that we keep MM's business busy making lovely bags for all of us. Coming from the person who has 30 MM bags and counting. Although I have given my daughter 4 and a good friend one for her birthday.
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Aww, thanks djfmn. :hugs:I am happy to join the MM party and glad to have found such devoted fans here on TPF. I remember when I was a kid my mother had a Coach hobo from the 70s that was a gorgeous honey leather, so smooshy and soft. It was impeccable and I think to what mass-produced made in China bags Coach is today.....no thank you!
vink said:
I never notice a small divider in Little Penelope. That's an excellent function! I'll have to check mine. Did you order that separately?
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I did order credit card slots for the little Penelope. It is usually extra but with the last promo it was free. Since I have gotten into smaller bags recently, I no longer carry a full size wallet but a card holder or change purse like the little Penelope.
vink said:
My bags are shipped! I got the email yesterday. It's now transit in Germany en route to Asia. [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] Time can't move fast enough now. [emoji28]
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Mine too! Should be arriving tomorrow!
 
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Sickgrl13 said:
Southernbelle, I completely agree with you. My BFF thinks I am certifiable for spending more than $100 on a bag. But with MM bags, all the fine details, the artistry, and beautiful leather are there and I don't have to spend a month's salary to get it. They are beautiful to the eye, the smell is heavenly, and best of all they are functional!

Aww, thanks djfmn. :hugs:I am happy to join the MM party and glad to have found such devoted fans here on TPF. I remember when I was a kid my mother had a Coach hobo from the 70s that was a gorgeous honey leather, so smooshy and soft. It was impeccable and I think to what mass-produced made in China bags Coach is today.....no thank you!

I did order credit card slots for the little Penelope. It is usually extra but with the last promo it was free. Since I have gotten into smaller bags recently, I no longer carry a full size wallet but a card holder or change purse like the little Penelope.


Mine too! Should be arriving tomorrow!
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Sickgrl13 said:
Southernbelle, I completely agree with you. My BFF thinks I am certifiable for spending more than $100 on a bag. But with MM bags, all the fine details, the artistry, and beautiful leather are there and I don't have to spend a month's salary to get it. They are beautiful to the eye, the smell is heavenly, and best of all they are functional!

Aww, thanks djfmn. :hugs:I am happy to join the MM party and glad to have found such devoted fans here on TPF. I remember when I was a kid my mother had a Coach hobo from the 70s that was a gorgeous honey leather, so smooshy and soft. It was impeccable and I think to what mass-produced made in China bags Coach is today.....no thank you!

I did order credit card slots for the little Penelope. It is usually extra but with the last promo it was free. Since I have gotten into smaller bags recently, I no longer carry a full size wallet but a card holder or change purse like the little Penelope.


Mine too! Should be arriving tomorrow!
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I too
 
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Has anyone ordered a Hera yet? I'm very tempted, based on size and shape, but I'd need to add a top zipper, which bumps the price up another 35€... I'd love to see photos! The hardware looks interesting, but I'm definitely wondering about the top. Something about the bag says it benefits from structure - perhaps not from as heavy and stiff a leather as Vachetta, but something firmer than Merinos. Maybe a top zipper will help with that too.

Sadly somehow I missed the sample sale... it would have been good to try one on for size, even without a custom zipper.
 
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musicmom said:
Has anyone ordered a Hera yet? I'm very tempted, based on size and shape, but I'd need to add a top zipper, which bumps the price up another 35€... I'd love to see photos! The hardware looks interesting, but I'm definitely wondering about the top. Something about the bag says it benefits from structure - perhaps not from as heavy and stiff a leather as Vachetta, but something firmer than Merinos. Maybe a top zipper will help with that too.

Sadly somehow I missed the sample sale... it would have been good to try one on for size, even without a custom zipper.
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I ordered the Hera in Bluette Merinos when the new styles were first introduced. Unfortunately, Marco is waiting on a shipment of the hardware for the handle. The vendor was delayed in getting the hardware out. So I haven't received it yet. Thankfully, my Calistas and Penelope messenger(which were ordered after the Hera) arrived so I have new MM goodies to enjoy while I wait for Hera.
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
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,
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soramillay said:
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.
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I just heard from Colette and a ring to attach the tassel was supposed to be included in my shipment. TBH, I didn't notice it among all the packaging since I tore into the box like a madwoman!
 
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