Regular Alexa nightshade silky snake vs black soft buffalo

Which Alexa?

  • Regular Alexa nightshade silky snake

  • Regular Alexa black soft buffalo

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Bethanh

Bethanh

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May 24, 2012
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#1
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 :sad: - 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. :biggrin:
 
#5
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!! :hugs:
 
#6
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:
 
#7
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.:smile:
 
#8
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! :biggrin:
 
#15
Hi all
Thank you so much for your advice and encouragement! :biggrin: 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...
 
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