First impressions.....
The Ormala is my favorite! The Royal Purple & Dark Purple compliment each other beautifully. Poor Maria I cross examined her relentlessly about these two colors matching! The Royal Puple is AMAZING, super veiny, distressed, so much character! The Ormala is much smaller than I had thought it would be. I had planned on this being an overnight bag, but I can totally use it as a handbag as well, bonus!
Mini Chiara, I'm not sure if I'm loving the two tone. Totally my doing, it's exactly as I ordered it. The Taupe compliments the Tinted Chocolate very well....it's just I don't know .... wish it was all TC. Hopefully it will grow on me. I switched to suede after I placed the order. I'm so glad I did, it compliments the bags perfectly. I'm totally infactuated with suede lining. For future Mini C's I'll lengthen the drop, it's a little tight for me. I had requested this bag to be reinforced, but it wasn't. Not a big deal, by not being reinforced it takes advantage of the softness of the leather.
Mini Gabby, I'm so pleasently surprised by this bag. I ordered it as a practical everyday black bag, but wow, really special. I wasn't able to switch the lining on this to suede, it was too late by the time I asked. The strap isn't as long as I thought it would be, so it works as a shoulder bag!
Makeup bag, love, love, love. The Turquoise leather is stunning!!! It's more structured than I thought it would be. I love the yellow lining on this. I really really hope by the time I can order my Francis they still have this leather in stock.
These didn't come with the IG charms, wonder if they're discontinuing these? I'm fine with it because I didn't keep these on anyway.
Tinted leather owners, does anyone have engraving? Mine on the Mini C is very faint, almost didn't see it. Is that because of the soft, thin nature of the leather?
Paint match is perfect on these! I'm sure Maria will be glad she won't have to hear about paint again from me!
No swatches were sent. I had a feeling that request would get lost in the shuffle w so many bags going out for the sale. Oh well, now I just have to request the A&W colors as well....
I'll take some more pics tomorrow in daylight. It was dusk when they finally got delivered.