Etsy is a great place to shop for straps. I bought some nice guitar straps from an etsy seller not too long ago.
MINKIE CHAT THREAD ..... Let's chat! (4)
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In my dream last night i found a bnwt lilac colored matinee with beaded lining-lol no idea how this worked but in my dream it was fantastic!! I bought it and couldnt wait to take a pic and show my tpf friends 
do you have a conscious desire for this bag or was this a new idea you got in your dream?In my dream last night i found a bnwt lilac colored matinee with beaded lining-lol no idea how this worked but in my dream it was fantastic!! I bought it and couldnt wait to take a pic and show my tpf friends
Just in my dream
Lol- i cant see how a beaded lining would work irl but in my dream it was the perfect bag
I recently bought my first MAM from the Real Real - thanks again Antonia for encouraging me! It was a steal at $51 all in (including shipping and tax, with a coupon). I wanted one of these SO BADLY back in 2008/2009 but couldn't afford/justify it, so I'm thrilled to have one now! Turns out I just had to wait 15 years! 
I sought out a MAM with soft, somewhat textured leather and the chunky zippers because I have a very well-loved MAC with those features that is like an old friend to me - it was my 2010 splurge and was my only purse other than a school tote for several years.
The Real Real said that this bag's condition was "good" and listed a lot of flaws, but I think it's in great shape! Some hardware scuffing and a bit of interior discoloration but no major issues - much better than I expected. I did wash the interior and apply some leather conditioner when I received it.
Photos!
It did come with the tassels but I prefer to remove them (I know, blasphemy).
Here's my old MAC borrowing MAM's strap for a new and less blingy look:
And with its original strap:
On a related note, would Brasso or any other polishing agent help with this tarnished hardware? I loved this bag HARD for years (and I was younger and less careful with my stuff then...) so it's looking rough.
I sought out a MAM with soft, somewhat textured leather and the chunky zippers because I have a very well-loved MAC with those features that is like an old friend to me - it was my 2010 splurge and was my only purse other than a school tote for several years.The Real Real said that this bag's condition was "good" and listed a lot of flaws, but I think it's in great shape! Some hardware scuffing and a bit of interior discoloration but no major issues - much better than I expected. I did wash the interior and apply some leather conditioner when I received it.
Photos!
It did come with the tassels but I prefer to remove them (I know, blasphemy).
Here's my old MAC borrowing MAM's strap for a new and less blingy look:
And with its original strap:
On a related note, would Brasso or any other polishing agent help with this tarnished hardware? I loved this bag HARD for years (and I was younger and less careful with my stuff then...) so it's looking rough.
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What lovely bags! That blue zipper gets me every time!I recently bought my first MAM from the Real Real - thanks again Antonia for encouraging me! It was a steal at $51 all in (including shipping and tax, with a coupon). I wanted one of these SO BADLY back in 2008/2009 but couldn't afford/justify it, so I'm thrilled to have one now! Turns out I just had to wait 15 years!
The Real Real said that this bag's condition was "good" and listed a lot of flaws, but I think it's in great shape! Some hardware scuffing and a bit of interior discoloration but no major issues - much better than I expected. I did wash the interior and apply some leather conditioner when I received it.
Photos!
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It did come with the tassels but I prefer to remove them (I know, blasphemy).
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Here's my old MAC borrowing MAM's strap for a new and less blingy look:
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And with its original strap:
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On a related note, would Brasso or any other polishing agent help with this tarnished hardware? I loved this bag HARD for years (and I was younger and less careful with my stuff then...) so it's looking rough.
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YAY!!!! Congrats! She's beautiful!! I always ZOOM into the pics on TRR because then you can really check out the condition of the bag. When I looked at the listing you posted, it appeared to be in very good shape AND really, at that price, you can't go wrong!! So happy it worked out!!!I recently bought my first MAM from the Real Real - thanks again Antonia for encouraging me! It was a steal at $51 all in (including shipping and tax, with a coupon). I wanted one of these SO BADLY back in 2008/2009 but couldn't afford/justify it, so I'm thrilled to have one now! Turns out I just had to wait 15 years!
The Real Real said that this bag's condition was "good" and listed a lot of flaws, but I think it's in great shape! Some hardware scuffing and a bit of interior discoloration but no major issues - much better than I expected. I did wash the interior and apply some leather conditioner when I received it.
Photos!
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It did come with the tassels but I prefer to remove them (I know, blasphemy).
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Here's my old MAC borrowing MAM's strap for a new and less blingy look:
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And with its original strap:
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On a related note, would Brasso or any other polishing agent help with this tarnished hardware? I loved this bag HARD for years (and I was younger and less careful with my stuff then...) so it's looking rough.
View attachment 5738224
Check out Portland Leather‘s “Triangle Bag Crossbody Strap.” They come in a variety of colors and are $20 USD. They are adjustable. Portlandleathergoods.com
At my Mom’s place, so can’t use my Forest Nikki today for St. Patrick’s Day. Hope everyone has a good day!
Wanted to share my Mom’s random rummage sale $5 find (she’s a re-seller so not bought for her).
Brown Croc metallic full size MAC. Not keeping but fun for me to try on the bigger size.
Wanted to share my Mom’s random rummage sale $5 find (she’s a re-seller so not bought for her).
Brown Croc metallic full size MAC. Not keeping but fun for me to try on the bigger size.
Question…for those who have the larger MAB and the mini MAB (are these the right names?) which do you prefer? Is the larger one too large?
I prefer the larger one. I think a lot here also do. The large MAB has a larger outside pocket and carries better on the shoulder. But some here have both. I think the season and the leather makes a big difference here. So possibly some who prefer the large will also go for a mini if it's great leather.
Is the large too large? that's an individual choice. I find sometimes I love a large bag for function but have doubts about it in proporation to my size (5'4")
Good to know about shoulder wear! That’s important to me too. Thanks for the input!