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I have had my eye on the Large Arch Shoulder Bag in cobalt for weeks. However, I know from plenty of past purchases that I tend not to reach for colorful bags…preferring black and brown. Decisions…

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What is your wardrobe palette? I normally stick to neutral bags, but I found the cobalt pairs really well with my black outfits. It provides a nice contrast without feeling overly bright or colorful.
 
So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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Would you mind snapping a photo of the bag when it arrives? I'm curious how the color looks in person compared to the stock photos.

I could see this color pairing very well with various hues of beige for a more conservative office look.
 
So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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I personally really like this green color, so unique and different and the green is not a vibrant or neon green, it's a very light green. If I didn't already have one in the brick color, I would have definitely bought this one.
 
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So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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I ordered this color in the mini crossbody. I think it’s a nice color and I almost got a larger size but I’m smitten with the new forest green color so decided get that in a bigger size.
 
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View attachment 5579084I just purchased this beauty from the sale. I’m so in love:heart:
awwww ... is this the mini or medium? I got the mini one the moment it came out, obviously paid the full price, I cant believe I would have saved 65% if I waited. oh well .... it is beautiful though!!! It's the new thick calf leather, I want to compare to the older original leathers which I've been hearing so many praises about. The 'old' leather, I only have it in med and I'm loving it. Enjoy, stunning colour!!!
 
awwww ... is this the mini or medium? I got the mini one the moment it came out, obviously paid the full price, I cant believe I would have saved 65% if I waited. oh well .... it is beautiful though!!! It's the new thick calf leather, I want to compare to the older original leathers which I've been hearing so many praises about. The 'old' leather, I only have it in med and I'm loving it. Enjoy, stunning colour!!!
This is the mini. I really lucked out getting this color, how are you enjoying yours?
 
So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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Have you owned the medium size? I got the tiny since I was afraid this was too big
 
So I ordered from the sale and am actually regretting not getting the cobalt. I ordered the light green instead, and while very pretty, it is very light and pastel. Can anyone recommend a good way to incorporate this into my wardrobe? I think it will look nice with light wash jeans, but I was hoping to use it for work, and I don’t think it will look good with dark pants.

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I think it would look great with grey, as well as dark blue. Cream and beige also. I have a coat in a light pistachio color and was also wondering how to style it.
I really like this color and im sooo jealous, that I can’t buy anything from the sale now..
 
Have you owned the medium size? I got the tiny since I was afraid this was too big

I used to have a PS1 medium and ended up selling it in 2019, right before the pandemic. I occasionally thought of it with some regret, but not too much, since I pretty much was using only small bags to run errands during lockdown and we weren't traveling or going out much. The medium is definitely a spacious bag but not overwhelming imho. In the past few months, as I've been doing more and more, I've thought how useful a PS1 medium would be. Over the pandemic, I edited my collection to the point that I don't have a casual, larger bag for those times when you just need to carry more. I seem to have only small and large bags, and my large bags are more structured and formal (like the Givenchy Ant) or very big like a Tod's Joy tote.

Anyway, I caved yesterday and bought a medium in Sky Blue for $623. Love the color. I think it'll be great for spring and summer and into fall. I'm back up to 4 PS1's now (1 mini, 2 tinys and this medium):
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I do still love the PS1 for all the reasons others have mentioned: lightweight, no logos, under the radar, so useful with all the pockets and compartments, such pretty colors. Taking a mini and a tiny on a vacation or trip is standard for me. The tiny is a great personal item for the plane and for longer excursions when we are out all day, and the mini is great when I really want to travel light when sight seeing but still holds quite a bit.
 
I used to have a PS1 medium and ended up selling it in 2019, right before the pandemic. I occasionally thought of it with some regret, but not too much, since I pretty much was using only small bags to run errands during lockdown and we weren't traveling or going out much. The medium is definitely a spacious bag but not overwhelming imho. In the past few months, as I've been doing more and more, I've thought how useful a PS1 medium would be. Over the pandemic, I edited my collection to the point that I don't have a casual, larger bag for those times when you just need to carry more. I seem to have only small and large bags, and my large bags are more structured and formal (like the Givenchy Ant) or very big like a Tod's Joy tote.

Anyway, I caved yesterday and bought a medium in Sky Blue for $623. Love the color. I think it'll be great for spring and summer and into fall. I'm back up to 4 PS1's now (1 mini, 2 tinys and this medium):
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Do you see the medium size as a work bag? I got the tiny thinking it would be sufficient (also have a Chanel business affinity and lv Pochette Métis of similar sizes). Was thinking of the medium in exactly that sky blue (or light blue or cobalt - I just love blue) but just haven’t tried it so I’m not sure of the size.
 
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