Hi Alison! Welcome!!!
This one is tough question for me. I prefer leather to patent, and I don't care for the spectactor..that leaves the camel leather. However, as much as that camel color is beautiful (and it is beautiful), I have this in the lily and am afraid to wear it. It's a lot of money to pay for a bag that's going to be so easily susceptible to dirt and color transfer. I believe coachfreak's initial lily is a good example of that (you can find this thread by doing a search), and the Gigi is cheaper but still very pricey. I didn't return my lily, but I don't think I would buy another bag in this color unless the strap is short enough that it keeps the bag completely away from my jeans (mostly what I wear). I did inquire, and they told me once it's ruined it can be redyed (at my expense). The Gigi is long on me even on my shoulder, so I would avoid the light color and go for a patent version.
From what's left, I don't care for signature or the patent putty color at all, but I've seen the turquoise patent, and it's a very pretty color. Not as dark as I hoped, but it looks nice I think with the darker trim. There are also posts that show pics of this bag. I definitely think this color would wear better than the lighter versions, and most patent you can just wipe off. Not sure about the jeans bleed issue, but I would think it would be less of a problem with patent...and at least the bag is a darker color to begin with. It might not be neutral enough for your wardrobe, though... If that's the case, then one of the other neutral colors might be best.
This one is tough question for me. I prefer leather to patent, and I don't care for the spectactor..that leaves the camel leather. However, as much as that camel color is beautiful (and it is beautiful), I have this in the lily and am afraid to wear it. It's a lot of money to pay for a bag that's going to be so easily susceptible to dirt and color transfer. I believe coachfreak's initial lily is a good example of that (you can find this thread by doing a search), and the Gigi is cheaper but still very pricey. I didn't return my lily, but I don't think I would buy another bag in this color unless the strap is short enough that it keeps the bag completely away from my jeans (mostly what I wear). I did inquire, and they told me once it's ruined it can be redyed (at my expense). The Gigi is long on me even on my shoulder, so I would avoid the light color and go for a patent version.
From what's left, I don't care for signature or the patent putty color at all, but I've seen the turquoise patent, and it's a very pretty color. Not as dark as I hoped, but it looks nice I think with the darker trim. There are also posts that show pics of this bag. I definitely think this color would wear better than the lighter versions, and most patent you can just wipe off. Not sure about the jeans bleed issue, but I would think it would be less of a problem with patent...and at least the bag is a darker color to begin with. It might not be neutral enough for your wardrobe, though... If that's the case, then one of the other neutral colors might be best.
