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#301
MidlifeFashionPrincess said:
I think I will never pass on a smooth Valextra for the right price. I love the leather soooooo much. The color (do you know what it's called?) is gorgeous.

A totally personal problem, now I have 4 blue bags, which is kind of ridiculous. 3 are Valextras and I'm not parting with them, and one is probably the only Moynat I'll ever own, so cannot get rid of that either. They are different shades of blue, but still, a surprising choice for someone who always thought she didn't care much for blue bags. Ha.

I cannot believe how lightweight this bag is. Holy cow! Even with my items in it, it's like it wasn't even on my shoulder.

But here's what made me go "hmmmmm" about this bag. I kind of feel like the opening is a little tight. Small? Tight? I'm not sure the right word. Maybe due to newness and maybe I am being too precious. And I am surprised my LV toiletry pouch 19 takes up as much room as it does in there. It isn't as easy as I wish to see/grab my things. Removing the TP 19 and not storing the shoulder strap inside will make a big difference. The Brera is not all that much larger, but fits a ton (though is a little bulky).

Again, maybe I was being too careful. I'll fool around with it later.

If it were up to me, I'd size a bag exactly between the two and it would be bag perfection.
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I love blue bags 💙 also agree on the smooth leather for Valextra, for me it’s more luxe feel than the grained one… even if it’s scratches, it ages beautifully and somehow I feel like it’s better value for money

My beauty pouch is quite small and since I tend to carry small items, like keys, powerbank, a water bottle, I haven’t had any trouble with the opening so far, I also love that if needed I can fit my Ipad Air on wider side of the bag.

I have both Brera and Triennale in medium, and somehow Brera feels more bulkier than Triennale, I haven’t even carried it out yet, as the color I bought it in is more fall-winter season for me. But I totally adore my mini Brera, since it fits all my essentials despite being mini! For me the sizes than work best in Valextra for each model are:
- Brera in mini
- Iside in small
- Triennale in medium

I have 5 bags in total from Valextra, in addition to the ones I listed above, I have another Iside in small and the Brera in medium, but since I haven’t worn that Brera yet, I’ll see how I feel about it in fall-winter season 🤔


For some reason I tend to go for either mini bags or not structured, more tote bag-like shapes in summer, or bucket bags, so have now so many structured bags sitting the wardrobe waiting for trench/coat season 😄
 
#303
Went to the Valextra boutique in London while I was there this weekend. It was AWESOME. I haven’t seen the bags in person since before COVID, I think. Other than the one I own, but it was so amazing to see all the colors in real life. Pictures don’t really do them justice in my opinion.

Display shelves:
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F-ing amazing croc versions, but these will never be mine:
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This micro Iside was stunning also:
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#304
As you can prob tell, I was there to see Isides, specifically the newer muted green color and a more vibrant pink which is from a previous season and likely on its way out.

Green, mini size:
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Berry-esqe pink, micro size:
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They also had this new nude/blush pink called Terra. I was excited about this briefly bc I’ve been waiting for them to do a new pale pink color for ages - I don’t love Peony which is a regular for them.
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This color photographs more brown than it is, on my phone. Plus TPF seems to dull my pics always once they’re posted, I don’t know why. But in the end, this is not quite as pink as I want, so it will be a pass. This is also micro size.
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And the set of ones I looked at. I’m struggling quite a bit between the bright pink micro and the green.

The green was love at first sight, is a color I don’t already have and would be super wearable. The pink is a color I want in my collection, don’t have at the moment, and it is not likely to be available much longer. But I can really only afford one in the near term, so… I’m torn.

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Jereni said:
As you can prob tell, i was there to see Isides, specifically the newer muted green color and a more vibrant pink which is from a previous season and likely on its way out.

Green, mini size:
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Berry-esqe pink, micro size:
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They also had this new nude/blush pink called Terra. I was excited about this briefly bc I’ve been waiting for them to do a new pale pink color for ages - I don’t love Peony which is a regular for them.
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This color photographs more brown than it is, on my phone. Plus TPF seems to dull my pics always once they’re posted, I don’t know why. But in the end, this is not quite as pink as I want, so it will be a pass. This is also micro size.
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And the set of ones I looked at. I’m struggling quite a bit between the bright pink micro and the green.

The green was love at first sight, is a color I don’t already have and would be super wearable. The pink is a color I want in my collection, don’t have at the moment, and it is not likely to be available much longer. But I can really only afford one in the near term, so… I’m torn.

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Love the dark green one 💚 interesting shade, versatile for every season
 
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#306
Jereni said:
Went to the Valextra boutique in London while I was there this weekend. It was AWESOME. I haven’t seen the bags in person since before COVID, I think. Other than the one I own, but it was so amazing to see all the colors in real life. Pictures don’t really do them justice in my opinion.

Display shelves:
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F-ing amazing croc versions, but these will never be mine:
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This micro Iside was stunning also:
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+1 on the dark green. That size looks good for your frame as well. Do you know how much the croc ones were selling for?
 
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#309
Jereni said:
As you can prob tell, I was there to see Isides, specifically the newer muted green color and a more vibrant pink which is from a previous season and likely on its way out.

Green, mini size:
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Berry-esqe pink, micro size:
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They also had this new nude/blush pink called Terra. I was excited about this briefly bc I’ve been waiting for them to do a new pale pink color for ages - I don’t love Peony which is a regular for them.
View attachment 6026872

This color photographs more brown than it is, on my phone. Plus TPF seems to dull my pics always once they’re posted, I don’t know why. But in the end, this is not quite as pink as I want, so it will be a pass. This is also micro size.
View attachment 6026874

And the set of ones I looked at. I’m struggling quite a bit between the bright pink micro and the green.

The green was love at first sight, is a color I don’t already have and would be super wearable. The pink is a color I want in my collection, don’t have at the moment, and it is not likely to be available much longer. But I can really only afford one in the near term, so… I’m torn.

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I hope you will trust love at first sight. 💚
The green does SO complement the colours of your hair and skin.
 
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#311
Some Iside eye candy 😍 love the deep blue shade 💙

And a new mini bag they released, I believe it’s called Mochi… love the soft structure, you can wear it in the crook of the arm or clasp an additional adjustable strap piece to wear it on the shoulder or crossbody, the bag has inner flat pocket. The price is reasonable, 1280€. Reminds me a bit mini Loewe Puzzle, but more minimalistic, clean design
 

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#312
coffee2go said:
Some Iside eye candy 😍 love the deep blue shade 💙

And a new mini bag they released, I believe it’s called Mochi… love the soft structure, you can wear it in the crook of the arm or clasp an additional adjustable strap piece to wear it on the shoulder or crossbody, the bag has inner flat pocket. The price is reasonable, 1280€. Reminds me a bit mini Loewe Puzzle, but more minimalistic, clean design
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Gorgeous!!! I didn’t see that blue color when I was in a boutique last month, wonder if it’s new for fall.
 
#314
coffee2go said:
Accessorized my Iside mini with my new Twilly for a night out😍

For some reason I think Iside is a way more chic then Kelly (no offense to Hermes lovers, but Iside is much more functional and easy to get in/out than a Kelly 😅)
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Shhhhh - don't tell anyone or the prices will continue to go up and I haven't purchased mine yet.

Lovely bag and twilly. Thanks for sharing.
 
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