What would you rather have > Vache Liegee Chocolate or Vache Liegee Rouge H
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mrssparkles said:
I'm a SAHM too with a 19-month old. I definitely use the Birkins more than the Kelly, but I also restrict my Birkins to when I'm alone or with my DH who can wheel DD around. I also seem to be much more of a packrat in what I carry in my bags these days so with a child it's handy to dump some of their things in the Birkin which I couldn't do with the Kelly.
I think the Kelly would work well for a night out with hubby--even a casual dinner and the Rouge H would look fabulous with jeans or dress pants; the shoulder strap is great if you're running a quick errand with the baby and need the bare minimum for yourself in your purse. One thing to keep in mind is that our babies will not be babies forever so think about which one you'll carry more in the future once the tots are more independent, and we can kiss those diaper bags goodbye!
orchids said:I'm a SAHM too with a 19-month old. I definitely use the Birkins more than the Kelly, but I also restrict my Birkins to when I'm alone or with my DH who can wheel DD around. I also seem to be much more of a packrat in what I carry in my bags these days so with a child it's handy to dump some of their things in the Birkin which I couldn't do with the Kelly.
I think the Kelly would work well for a night out with hubby--even a casual dinner and the Rouge H would look fabulous with jeans or dress pants; the shoulder strap is great if you're running a quick errand with the baby and need the bare minimum for yourself in your purse. One thing to keep in mind is that our babies will not be babies forever so think about which one you'll carry more in the future once the tots are more independent, and we can kiss those diaper bags goodbye!
Thanks, orchids. You have helped me a bundle in setting me straight. I should really take a step back to rationalise my choice properly. I was all over the place before, and now I better think carefully.
pazt said:
I am 'seduced' by VL because of feedback that it is light or even lighter than chevre. And I like the textured look of VL. And my thinking is that the lightness of VL would compensate for the width of the 35cm. Am I right to think this way?
fopduck said:
fopduck, to be honest, I can't wait to see it IRL. I hope by the time I get to see it, it has not been sold!
S, you can go check out the bag this morning. If you need more time to think it over, you could ask them to hold the bag for you for a few days while you consider. I'm sure they will do that for you!mrssparkles said:
gigi leung said:S, you can go check out the bag this morning. If you need more time to think it over, you could ask them to hold the bag for you for a few days while you consider. I'm sure they will do that for you!
I've no time, Gigi! Taking off today, and I have a laundry list of errands to run before my flight. I'm in between packing and popping in and out of tPF. And I still need to squeeze in time to visit Comex at Singapore Expo, for a new notebook (why? I have been visiting tPF in the late hours of the night, in the darkness whilst my tots sleep, and my husband reckons my 6/6 vision is going to down the tube if I don't do something about it!)
I see...if that's the case, call the Store Manager & tell her to hold the bag for you till you're back!mrssparkles said:
Oh my!mrssparkles said:
If you're reading PF in darkness, you probably need a PowerBook with backlit keyboard, or get a notebook with a clip-on mini torch! *I'm having mental image of myself wearing a camping torchlight on my forehead...during my expedition days, i mean *
Here's an update as to what has happened ....
Whilst I was away (in a very very poor 3rd world country), the Rouge H VL found its new owner. I couldn't help but wonder if all this talk about the bag alerted a Kelly hunter, and as a result, I could not even get to see it.
All is not lost. Since I returned, I evaluated in greater detail what style of a Kelly I would be interested in (again, I am not familiar with a Kelly), and I can say for sure that I prefer outside stitching (it's called Rigidie, is it? What does sellier mean?), since it will help to keep the shape of the bag better. I have been looking at all your beautiful Kellys, and I think a stiffer bag is my preference for fine dining restaurants.
Having said that, I am totally clueless on leather and colour. For a change, I think I should opt for gold hardware. I would like recommendations on what type of leather would be best for say, a 28cm or 32cm rigidie Kelly? No exotic leathers, as I cannot afford it. And I want to leave room in the future to covet a ostrich or croc H bag.
PS: I actually bought the 35cm Choc Vache Liegee Birkin w/Pall. It is being fedexed to me as I post.
Whilst I was away (in a very very poor 3rd world country), the Rouge H VL found its new owner. I couldn't help but wonder if all this talk about the bag alerted a Kelly hunter, and as a result, I could not even get to see it.
All is not lost. Since I returned, I evaluated in greater detail what style of a Kelly I would be interested in (again, I am not familiar with a Kelly), and I can say for sure that I prefer outside stitching (it's called Rigidie, is it? What does sellier mean?), since it will help to keep the shape of the bag better. I have been looking at all your beautiful Kellys, and I think a stiffer bag is my preference for fine dining restaurants.
Having said that, I am totally clueless on leather and colour. For a change, I think I should opt for gold hardware. I would like recommendations on what type of leather would be best for say, a 28cm or 32cm rigidie Kelly? No exotic leathers, as I cannot afford it. And I want to leave room in the future to covet a ostrich or croc H bag.
PS: I actually bought the 35cm Choc Vache Liegee Birkin w/Pall. It is being fedexed to me as I post.