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Hi all,

Please help me choose my color combo for a Diva Bucket bag! This is a fun bag, so anything goes. Not trying to match it to anything in particular and it doesn't have to be practical.

I'm considering:

1. Navy pebbled leather, apple green lining, undecided on gold or silver hw. Either would work.

2. Nude pebbled leather, dark gray lining, dark gunmetal hw.

3. Sunflower merinos leather, dark blue or dark gray lining, silver hw. I like the contrast of the silver hw to make the yellow a bit more contemporary.

4. (If possible) Blue Africa leather, dark gray interior, silver hw. This leather may not be possible because of its texture. I haven't asked yet.

Thanks for your opinions!

I vote for the sunflower with the blue lining. These colors are opposites on the color wheel, making them complementary ...from my art course days. I "find" things in my purse by feel rather than looking, so the dark color would not be a problem for me, but you may like to see them so the dark color could be annoying. Since you asked, I would go with the light gold HW though rather than silver. On the other hand I am awaiting a bag in the deep blue Africa and it would awesome if you could get it in that leather. I probably have been no help at all!:confused1::confused1::confused1::confused1:
 
Hi all,

Please help me choose my color combo for a Diva Bucket bag! This is a fun bag, so anything goes. Not trying to match it to anything in particular and it doesn't have to be practical.

I'm considering:

1. Navy pebbled leather, apple green lining, undecided on gold or silver hw. Either would work.

2. Nude pebbled leather, dark gray lining, dark gunmetal hw.

3. Sunflower merinos leather, dark blue or dark gray lining, silver hw. I like the contrast of the silver hw to make the yellow a bit more contemporary.

4. (If possible) Blue Africa leather, dark gray interior, silver hw. This leather may not be possible because of its texture. I haven't asked yet.

Thanks for your opinions!
#3!
 
Thanks, all, for your thoughts! Still haven't decided. The practical me says get the navy because it goes with everything. The ready for summer side says go with sunflower. I will probably wait to see if they do a promo before ordering so I have a little bit of time to think some more. Hoping for a mothers day weekend promo!
 
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Hi all,

Please help me choose my color combo for a Diva Bucket bag! This is a fun bag, so anything goes. Not trying to match it to anything in particular and it doesn't have to be practical.

I'm considering:

1. Navy pebbled leather, apple green lining, undecided on gold or silver hw. Either would work.

2. Nude pebbled leather, dark gray lining, dark gunmetal hw.

3. Sunflower merinos leather, dark blue or dark gray lining, silver hw. I like the contrast of the silver hw to make the yellow a bit more contemporary.

4. (If possible) Blue Africa leather, dark gray interior, silver hw. This leather may not be possible because of its texture. I haven't asked yet.

Thanks for your opinions!
Nude Pebbled Leather with dark grey lining and Dark Metal HW or maybe a fun color lining?
 
Hi all,

Please help me choose my color combo for a Diva Bucket bag! This is a fun bag, so anything goes. Not trying to match it to anything in particular and it doesn't have to be practical.

I'm considering:

1. Navy pebbled leather, apple green lining, undecided on gold or silver hw. Either would work.

2. Nude pebbled leather, dark gray lining, dark gunmetal hw.

3. Sunflower merinos leather, dark blue or dark gray lining, silver hw. I like the contrast of the silver hw to make the yellow a bit more contemporary.

4. (If possible) Blue Africa leather, dark gray interior, silver hw. This leather may not be possible because of its texture. I haven't asked yet.

Thanks for your opinions!
# 3 - A bright, happy yellow says "fun"
to me much more so than navy blue or nude. I agree that silver hardware will be more modern and edgy than light gold hardware. A previous poster suggested purple lining since purple and yellow are opposites on the color wheel. Another color to consider is lilac; it may be easier to see your belongings against this lighter purple.

The texture, softness, and squishiness of merinos leather will highlight Diva's bucket style a tad better than a pebbled leather in my opinion.

Also, you can wear sunflower in all seasons. I loved it when I saw someone wearing a bright yellow bag in the dead of winter when I lived on the East coast. And, I used to wear my bright yellow bag in the winter.
 
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Beyond words beautiful leather and absolutely delicious colours, Ladies!! Congrats!!
My bags arrived! It's so crazy today and wow! I promise I'll post more photos later. I have some documents that I need to get done by tomorrow morning. [emoji28]

The DHL guy called me early afternoon (not his usual time) and ask if he could deliver it to me. I had to race back after a meeting to meet him and pay tax. [emoji28]

They're all beautiful and I'm very happy with the color I picked. They seems to be a versatile color to add to the wardrobe.

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Calista - deep fuchsia Merino
Angelica - Aegean pebble
Theia Midi - iced Taupe Africa

First impression :
Angelica surprises me coz I think it could be bigger. In fact, she's a real medium sized bag and her color isn't what the small piece of swatch can tell you. Much much nicer IRL. [emoji5]

Calista is a very nice hobo and she hugs me nicely. The leather is seriously soft and I think I can just use her as a pillow. [emoji16]

Theia Midi has a nice trick on her strap. Her longer strap seems to be quite small , but I'll check on that again later. But her color can go just anywhere. [emoji4]

That's for now. Gotta race back to work. [emoji8]

Look who made it home!

Port Merinos Arianna with dark grey lining and SHW from the sample sale. This is a picture with little Penelope in Cameo Rose:


The pictures don't do the colour justice at.all. It's such a stunning, rich, saturated dark wine colour, I absolutely love it. The leather is buttery and soft, but from my Soulmate experience I know that it can take a formidable bearing without any lasting damage. The size, the materials, the craftsmanship, this bag is perfection and I adore it!
I hope to be able to take better pictures soon, and I will post those as soon as I do.
 
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Aura Epoca riding shotgun. Apologies for the 50 shades of grey.

Finally got to take her out now that the rain has left. The lamb fur is sooo soft and cuddly! I think I'll name her Teddy.

I will probably have a longer strap made as the stock one is too short for crossbody use but other than that, I am super happy I was able score this bag in the sample sale.
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My bags arrived! It's so crazy today and wow! I promise I'll post more photos later. I have some documents that I need to get done by tomorrow morning. [emoji28]

The DHL guy called me early afternoon (not his usual time) and ask if he could deliver it to me. I had to race back after a meeting to meet him and pay tax. [emoji28]

They're all beautiful and I'm very happy with the color I picked. They seems to be a versatile color to add to the wardrobe.

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Calista - deep fuchsia Merino
Angelica - Aegean pebble
Theia Midi - iced Taupe Africa

First impression :
Angelica surprises me coz I think it could be bigger. In fact, she's a real medium sized bag and her color isn't what the small piece of swatch can tell you. Much much nicer IRL. [emoji5]
Super bags! I am surprised by how small the Angelica seems in comparison to the Celeste. Iced taupe is very pretty colour!
Calista is a very nice hobo and she hugs me nicely. The leather is seriously soft and I think I can just use her as a pillow. [emoji16]

Theia Midi has a nice trick on her strap. Her longer strap seems to be quite small , but I'll check on that again later. But her color can go just anywhere. [emoji4]

That's for now. Gotta race back to work. [emoji8]
 
Look who made it home!

Port Merinos Arianna with dark grey lining and SHW from the sample sale. This is a picture with little Penelope in Cameo Rose:


The pictures don't do the colour justice at.all. It's such a stunning, rich, saturated dark wine colour, I absolutely love it. The leather is buttery and soft, but from my Soulmate experience I know that it can take a formidable bearing without any lasting damage. The size, the materials, the craftsmanship, this bag is perfection and I adore it!
I hope to be able to take better pictures soon, and I will post those as soon as I do.
This is a lovely bag. I adore the Port Merinos. And your cameo rose little Penny is so cute. The colour is growing on me...maybe a pouch in this could make its way to me at some point.
 
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# 3 - A bright, happy yellow says "fun"
to me much more so than navy blue or nude. I agree that silver hardware will be more modern and edgy than light gold hardware. A previous poster suggested purple lining since purple and yellow are opposites on the color wheel. Another color to consider is lilac; it may be easier to see your belongings against this lighter purple.

The texture, softness, and squishiness of merinos leather will highlight Diva's bucket style a tad better than a pebbled leather in my opinion.

Also, you can wear sunflower in all seasons. I loved it when I saw someone wearing a bright yellow bag in the dead of winter when I lived on the East coast. And, I used to wear my bright yellow bag in the winter.

Thanks! I am leaning toward the yellow. I can get navy anytime and in any style. I have nothing at all like the sunflower color, and you're right: it will be a great pick me-up any time of year. Now to decide details!
 
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Aura Epoca riding shotgun. Apologies for the 50 shades of grey.

Finally got to take her out now that the rain has left. The lamb fur is sooo soft and cuddly! I think I'll name her Teddy.

I will probably have a longer strap made as the stock one is too short for crossbody use but other than that, I am super happy I was able score this bag in the sample sale.
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Absolutely beautiful
 
I love the combination of navy and apple green lining, that would be my first choice. My second choice would be sunflower merinos and dark blue lining although if the bag is deep it may be hard to find things in it with the dark lining.
I also second VanB's choices. I love the navy and apple green lining. I think that is such a fun and stunning combination definitely my first choice. I also love the sunflower merino and the bag is not too deep for that lining. I think both these choices are great. Navy a little more versatile and fun with the green lining. The sunflower a really fun color for a bucket bag. I have the Diva in a dark grey with light grey lining. I absolutely love this bag.
 
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Thanks! I am leaning toward the yellow. I can get navy anytime and in any style. I have nothing at all like the sunflower color, and you're right: it will be a great pick me-up any time of year. Now to decide details!
I have the Sunflower yellow in a mini Zhoe and it is such a fun color. I always get compliments whenever I use that bag.
 
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You're getting a Diva, Luv? Exciting. That's the MM bag I want! The yellow sounds like the most fun but not the most practical . I imagine the thickness of the leather really matters in this bag, but I'm not sure if thinner or heavier is better in terms of keeping the bucket shape.
 
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