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On the white Derbies, do they stain easily? Do you protect them with some product?
I like the new ballerinas because they have that bit of a block heel but I miss the bow... have you tried them?
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On the white Derbies, do they stain easily? Do you protect them with some product?
I like the new ballerinas because they have that bit of a block heel but I miss the bow... have you tried them?
Hi, I recently got the Puzzle bag in medium and am wondering if anyone uses a purse organizer for it? I love the squishable shape of the bag so I don't want it to look overstuffed (or even if not overstuffed, just fully structured). Any suggestions? I may end up opting for a couple of pouches but before that I thought I'd check here. Thanks!
Sorry Doni!! I was away for work.
The Derbies and the Ballet Flats are basically the same structure except the ballet flats are cut a little higher on the top. Boring backstory: I was a ballerina from a kid to uni, so I have TERRIBLE feet and these are actually cut similar to actual ballet shoes, so they are rather boxy and probably polarising in an aesthetic way? I love them though, I have had the Derbies since late September and I wear them probably three-four times a week as I am the Queen of White Shoes and they go with everything. They're very VERY soft so they're easy to pack.
The first time I wore them was actually during rainy season and didn't even think - if you get them, it may be worth running the soles on a brick to roughen them up as they're slippery as all get out.
(Click for bigger, I don't want to clog your screens!) This was I guess the damage? caused by rainy season/me not waterproofing them, so I would go to Coach or Kate Spade and get their waterproofer as it's fantastic. EDIT: to answer your actual question, no I haven't had issues with staining. They are very porous so you panic if they get wet/there's a mark but they dry well and without shrinking or misshaping. No stains other than normal wear.
Here's the heels, they are very scuffed but I am hard on my shoes/they're shoes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Here they all are (Ballet Runners to see how much bigger they are - I constantly get "oh your bowling shoes!" when I wear the red ones XD).
All in all, they're coming into their own with shoes (I have three pairs I HATE), and I bought a backup of the white Derbies XD Hope that helps, over explaining as always!
EDIT EDIT: I am contemplating the block heel but as I size out where I live, I'd be reluctant as my feet are a flat mess. I am constantly tempted by those damn nut heels just for lols XDSorry Doni!! I was away for work.
The Derbies and the Ballet Flats are basically the same structure except the ballet flats are cut a little higher on the top. Boring backstory: I was a ballerina from a kid to uni, so I have TERRIBLE feet and these are actually cut similar to actual ballet shoes, so they are rather boxy and probably polarising in an aesthetic way? I love them though, I have had the Derbies since late September and I wear them probably three-four times a week as I am the Queen of White Shoes and they go with everything. They're very VERY soft so they're easy to pack.
The first time I wore them was actually during rainy season and didn't even think - if you get them, it may be worth running the soles on a brick to roughen them up as they're slippery as all get out.
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(Click for bigger, I don't want to clog your screens!) This was I guess the damage? caused by rainy season/me not waterproofing them, so I would go to Coach or Kate Spade and get their waterproofer as it's fantastic. EDIT: to answer your actual question, no I haven't had issues with staining. They are very porous so you panic if they get wet/there's a mark but they dry well and without shrinking or misshaping. No stains other than normal wear.
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Here's the heels, they are very scuffed but I am hard on my shoes/they're shoes ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Here they all are (Ballet Runners to see how much bigger they are - I constantly get "oh your bowling shoes!" when I wear the red ones XD).
All in all, they're coming into their own with shoes (I have three pairs I HATE), and I bought a backup of the white Derbies XD Hope that helps, over explaining as always!
Thank you, this is so helpful! Love your whole collection! I actually went ahead and ordered the white ones online with a voucher (I had already tried them before). And I am going to get the block heel ballerinas in black. I tried them at the store yesterday but they didn’t have my size, they had just got the first batch. They are basically the same on the front as yours but without the bow. The heel is wood, very nice, and they feel like flats. I think I put soles in both...
Mine is a small but I got a Samorga organizer. It’s a game changer because it keeps the shape of my puzzle well. While I think the slouchy look of puzzle works well, it doesn’t look well when it loses its shape. Things are so much easier to find with an organizer too.
The Gate or the Balloon (the structured version even)? The T Bucket bag did come with a similar hardwear to the Picotin, but you only really see them in outlets now. There's also the Midnight but they don't make it anymore.
Perhaps the Hammock, worn a certain way? Hmmmm. /thinking a lot XD
Thanks I guess it’s really vintage! Let me try get the pic on here
Hi all, and apologies if this has been asked, but Puzzle owners, how has the shape of your bag held up over time? And if anyone has both the smooth and grained leather versions, which version is better in this regard? I really do love the Puzzle, but some photos of used ones give me pause. I can’t seem to copy it , but one on Fashionphile, for example, looks really sad, and I know I would be upset if I bought one and it looked like that in a few years. Fingers crossed, the bag on Fashionphile was one of the early ones, and newer ones are holding up better. Thanks in advance!
I have both finishes, but I rotate my bags a lot. They are holding up well, they are getting softer however so if you wish to keep the structure you can fill it with paper when not using it, that's what I do. Lord knows they come stuffed to the brim with paper XD
Would this sort of "damage" to a second-hand bag be a deal breaker for you? Fashionphile says it's an "employee or sale stamp"
Would this sort of "damage" to a second-hand bag be a deal breaker for you? Fashionphile says it's an "employee or sale stamp"
Hard to tell ... how much did you save and which bag is it?