Regular Alexa nightshade silky snake vs black soft buffalo

[Bethanh]

Hi all. I'm about to pull the trigger on one of the above bags, but wanted to see what you all think. I'm leaning strongly towards the silky snake, but I am second guessing myself. The only place I could find it, it is full price with high import duties and postage - so I need to be really sure it is the one and that it isn't prone to imperfections - returning it is not really an option. I also have another nightshade bag arriving soon - so wanted to make sure that this colour is as versatile as I think as I've never seen it IRL. Any and all opinions are very welcome.

 

[LilMissMulberry]

Hi there, I bought the regular silky nightshade a couple of days ago and love it. The finish on the leather is beautiful and in my opinion makes it more special than the black.

 

[Shiny n new]

Nightshade all the way... Shes a beauty!

 

[Meta]

Agree with the others. She's a beauty!

 

[Cupcake2008]

Sorry you're talking to three silky snake nightshade owners here, so I am biased!

However, I can understand your concerns about a bag "prone to imperfections" as sending it back from Australia not being an option and having heard concerns about the "peeling" on the silky snake. I would go with your heart.

On a random off chance - I know Mulberry UK stores don't ship abroad but does anyone know whether House of Fraser does?

Another option - you can try calling Harrods and see if they have it in stock at all and they definitely ship abroad (having said that, I know they do online but I'm not sure about in store...I would have thought they do).

Silky snake is beautiful! The colour is versatile and it's a beautiful alternative to a black bag.

The SS is a little more structured than the buffalo black. The black will become slouchy quickly and from what I hear, if will take a long time for the SS to become slouchy. I think someone mentioned that after three months of every day use, theirs has just started to slouch. It's individual preference - some like their bags slouchy and some don't.

Good luck, hun, I feel your dilemna!!

 

[gagabag]

Another vote for silky snake!...now why do I feel like we're ganging up on Bethanh..? Seriously I got mine early on when everyones so worried about peeling etc. I took the chance and I had no reason to regret that decision. She's so pretty! The only downside is that she gets more attention than me :girlwhack:

 

[J.A.N.]

If i had to choose between the two it would be the ss because its more structured and will keep its shape more than the soft bufalo and will look more classier.

 

[Bethanh]

Thank you all. I am definitely leaning towards it.

Just wanted to find out how rigid it is - the new printed leather Alexas are not for me as I like a bit of slouch in them.

And I need to decide if 2 nightshade blue mulberries is excessive. Saying that I live in jeans and rarely wear anything but trainers.

If anyone has any advice, speak now, or forever hold your peace!

 

[gunsandbanjos]

Nightshade, I have the SS oak SBS and adore it. The SS finish is stunning.

 

[steph22]

I'm biased but I would go for the black

 

[madmadmo]

I'm biased but I would go for the black

Me too, lovely bag ss but I think the black goes with everything.

 

[strawberrylaces]

SS! She is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[lauren_t]

I love mulberry in classic colours so I'm going to say black buffalo!

 

[Shiny n new]

I personally think the ss goes with everything too....

 

[Bethanh]

Hi all
Thank you so much for your advice and encouragement! I've made my choice and pulled the trigger. I'll do a reveal when I get her. And it may well be a double reveal...