Sometimes I wish there was a clue, sort of like a crossword puzzle. Some days it drives me crazy at what word it can possibly be. Like ultra! I feel like it’s gotten harder after NYT took it over.
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This can't be normal. So glad he's always on camera. 
Update: This bag is so getting returned. It came with a nice scented soap, so the box smelled lovely when I opened it. The scented soap was to try and hide the old smoke smell. Ugh... Why can't sellers just be honest? I know smokers can't always smell it, since they are so used to it, but including the scented soap makes me believe they knew about the issue.
My MAC Bombe arrived. Seller said ',Like New', but it has a couple stains. Not huge, and don't think I'll return it, but any suggestions on how to try and remove the stains?
My MAC Bombe arrived. Seller said ',Like New', but it has a couple stains. Not huge, and don't think I'll return it, but any suggestions on how to try and remove the stains?
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Oh no!
I don't deal with smoke either so totally understandable! Pretty color bag so that is unfortunate. I think you can find another if you are wanting one!Oh no!
Thanks. Good to know I'm not the only one who reacts to it. We had two house fires when I was growing up, so I'm extremely sensitive to that old smoke scent from all the time spent trying to clean things.
I always ask about smells when I buy a bag since I've had a few arrive with strong scents. Worst was a gross Nikki last year that I think was used as a diaper bag or something lol... and years ago I bought a Kate Spade bag that smelled like fast food cooking grease on the outside of it so bad I couldn't use it (tried to clean, air out, etc that one for weeks but it wouldn't go away).
I've had others in the past before I started asking first. The person with the Nikki said there were no smells so clearly they just didn't care.
Need some advice, lovely Minkettes. Since I have to return the smoke-smell Bombe
I have site credit to use
. 3 I'm looking at.
Teal. Don't have any bags close to this color.
Love the guava color. Is it too close to my coral Mini-MAC? Also worried about color transfer/stains since it's so light.
Purple! But do NOT need another purple bag.
It's a style I don't have.
I have site credit to use. 3 I'm looking at.Teal. Don't have any bags close to this color.
Love the guava color. Is it too close to my coral Mini-MAC? Also worried about color transfer/stains since it's so light.
Purple! But do NOT need another purple bag.
It's a style I don't have.
Need some advice, lovely Minkettes. Since I have to return the smoke-smell Bombe
Teal. Don't have any bags close to this color.
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Love the guava color. Is it too close to my coral Mini-MAC? Also worried about color transfer/stains since it's so light.
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Purple! But do NOT need another purple bag.
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They are all pretty! I like the Teal one as long as it's a color/hardware/etc you would wear? I like the Guava color too. I can't tell what leather it is but some of the newer RM suede leather from certain years doesn't wear good.
Thank you! Extremely helpful. Hadn't even noticed the Guava was suede, since the seller just said leather. I think the teal would look good with purple shirts/dresses , so I'd definitely wear it.
Thank you! Extremely helpful. Hadn't even noticed the Guava was suede, since the seller just said leather. I think the teal would look good with purple shirts/dresses , so I'd definitely wear it.
Yeah I looked up that color/leather and this particular leather I'd avoid... it's her nubuck leather which doesn't hold up good. (I think the actual obviously suede bags probably hold up better)
I think I love the teal the most!!! 2nd choice would be purple MAM!!!Need some advice, lovely Minkettes. Since I have to return the smoke-smell Bombe
Teal. Don't have any bags close to this color.
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Love the guava color. Is it too close to my coral Mini-MAC? Also worried about color transfer/stains since it's so light.
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Purple! But do NOT need another purple bag.
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Thank you! So helpful!
Thank you, Antonia!
What did you think about the size of the MAC in comparison to the Mini Macs?