I can't wait to see your pictures and thoughts on the shade. I really like the belvedere leather on the logo lock. I prefer it to the older logo locks in the pebbled as the belvedere is softer and slouches more. Something I like on a hobo. I am thinking of adding another shade soon.So I know I tried the belvedere lolo in apricot and sent it back. But now that I have my olive lol, I love it. So since Dooney has a 20% off sale , I just ordered this beauty. I sold 2 bags and 2 wallets on eBay so 4 out one in
I have had my eye on cranberry for a while. Can't wait to get her [emoji7] [emoji7] [emoji7]
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Calf Lolo in clementine. I love her!!
The calf leather is a pebble grain. I wonder why they called it calf...... it actually feels a bit more like the Patterson leather. And the Clementine color is just a half a shade lighter than the persimmon in Patterson. She is the exact same size as my olive pebble grain Lolo. She's perfect. She will be an amazing spring bag. And I picked her up for $99, retail was $268. I am quite pleased.
The calf leather is a pebble grain. I wonder why they called it calf...... it actually feels a bit more like the Patterson leather. And the Clementine color is just a half a shade lighter than the persimmon in Patterson. She is the exact same size as my olive pebble grain Lolo. She's perfect. She will be an amazing spring bag. And I picked her up for $99, retail was $268. I am quite pleased.
I can't wait to get it.... I am anxious to see the color in person. The calf logo lock came today . She is beautiful. I think I am keeping her. My only hesitation is the stiffness of the leather. It's lightweight but sturdy. I am sure it will hold up well, but like you, I like a soft bag. If I like the belvedere more, then I'm not sure. I did get an amazing deal on her so I might keep her anyway. Belvedere shipped, estimated arrival is We'd. I do wish shipping was faster, but oh well
BW: most Dooney leathers will soften if you use the handbag often. This is also true of most of their pebbled leathers. I can't speak to the specific 'calf' leather you got. That designation has been used in the past on many different collections, and to me, the leathers have been very different from one another, even tho they were all called 'calf'. Some calf leathers were soft and others thin and hard.I can't wait to get it.... I am anxious to see the color in person. The calf logo lock came today . She is beautiful. I think I am keeping her. My only hesitation is the stiffness of the leather. It's lightweight but sturdy. I am sure it will hold up well, but like you, I like a soft bag. If I like the belvedere more, then I'm not sure. I did get an amazing deal on her so I might keep her anyway. Belvedere shipped, estimated arrival is We'd. I do wish shipping was faster, but oh well
Maybe there are some reviews of this specific 'calf' leather style that will help you decide.
I ordered a calf bag a while back and sent it back becasue it was stiff and almost shiny. This definitely has the pebble grain look and feel of Patterson or Dillen leather. It is a nice leather. I think you are right it will most likely soften over a short time. After sleeping on it I am keeping her. I just love the shade of orange. I may become obsessed with Lolo bags [emoji4] .
I love the color also.
I've gotten several Patterson leather handbags and I really like the leather. It's thick and supple. I like it better than the generic 'pebbled leather' that is used for the zip zip and original LOLO.
I understand collecting a style that you really like. It's my downfall. Every time I find a style I like I
want it in multiple (read many) colors. And thus, my handbag collection grows dramatically.
My only advice is to use a new style/and or leather a few times before you begin collecting multiple colors.
I've found that only by using a handbag can I really tell if it works for me. And I don't always give myself a chance to find out before I buy another color if a good sale pops up.
That's a good idea.... I have done that a few times too. I love the look of the sophie and I received one for Christmas a couple of years ago. I bought two other colors then returned or sold them. The bag was just too heavy. I still have the one I received as a gift, but only use it when I need a huge bag. Same with my twist flo hobo. I LOVE her, but after 2 weeks, my back hurts from carrying her lol. So I won't own another in that style. I am going to keep the box and wrappings in case I change my mind on this one. I am currently carrying my olive Lolo. I have always loved the classic pebble grain hobo, and I owned a few colors in that style. But I sold them and only have my wine hobo in that style, which I love. But I am liking the more modern look of the Lolo. Unfortunately I have a tendency to change my mind a lot.
I'm not a hobo wearer, these days. But I used to be. Now I hand carry all my bags due to shoulder and neck sensitivity. But I've bought the original pebbled leather LOLO and the Belvedere LOLO. Not a perfect hand carry, but I love the lines of the design. I have a lot of handbags that work well if I only carry them into a restaurant or someone's house and then put them down for a few hours.
My first Dooney... Medium Kendra Satchel in Black. The silver hardware won me over.[emoji173]️
It's raining & overcast so I can't get a good photo.
It's raining & overcast so I can't get a good photo.
Enjoy your new Kendra. I like the leather and the trim on the Patterson collection also.
I have the Trina satchel.
My Bordeaux Toscana satchel did arrive, still in plastic. Looks perfectly smooth and lovely. No pics yet....just thrilled she arrived.
The Trina Satchel is beautiful. What color is the hardware? I would love it in navy.
All the handbags in the Patterson collection, including the Trina have silvertone hardware and similar
butterscotch trim. The navy would be beautiful. I've collected the black, calypso (turquoise), and violet.
I think that's enough from one collection, but I liked the styling and the leather, and those were the colors that appealed to me, at the right prices.
