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Opinions on this bag?

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ToastedTeacakes · 20/05/2013 22:50

Hobbs Maeve..

www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productid=0113-1372-020000&productvarid=0113-1372-020000-BLACK-1SIZE&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping

Too zippy? Crap leather? Anyone seen in real life?

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loobylu3 · 22/05/2013 17:34

Marsha- the Celine trip is absolutely gorgeous- so elegant but just a smidgen over budget. :)

Toasted- get the Hobbs bag. I prefer the natural and would be tempted but it wouldn't really go with my clothes.

polyhymnia · 22/05/2013 17:39

Popped in to check out on that Hobbs bag this afternoon - as nice as ever. Love the different compartments plus outside pocket and hangs just right, on me at least ...

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ToastedTeacakes · 22/05/2013 20:11

has anyone seen the black Hobbs bag in real life? If so, is it ok? I sense that the navy one is more popular, but need to know if there's something essentially 'wrong' with the black one?????

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polyhymnia · 22/05/2013 22:37

Hmm sorry, I'm pretty sure I did the first time I saw them in store and black was fine but can't be 100% sure as it's the navy I'm interested in.

MrsMcGregor · 22/05/2013 22:43

Poly - are you wearing the Hobbs bag over one shoulder or cross body? Maybe it goes both ways? I loved it when I saw it in HoF a month or six weeks ago - 'twas the navy version. I have a pale pink LKB bag so wouldn't see myself using the cream but really want a navy bag.

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ToastedTeacakes · 22/05/2013 23:01

People complained about the strap length in the Hobbs website reviews of the bag - seemed to wish it was longer. For me personally, I'd prefer it shorter as I hate them banging against my leg.

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Snowcatliveshere · 22/05/2013 23:09

Have had my eye on this for weeks! Looks better in real life perfect size for weekends with kids. Lovely in the white but am getting the black as soon as I find a discount - did have 15% one in the post but it ran out Monday before I had a chance to get it! Hobbs bags last ages so worth it I think.

Snowcatliveshere · 22/05/2013 23:14

Nothing wrong with black just that other colours really nice and maybe more noticeable iyswim. Black more practical really for me. Lovely thick soft leather.

polyhymnia · 22/05/2013 23:27

Alas don't have it yet - also waiting in hope of 20% off but I tried it in store and the strap sits well on shoulder and across body. I'm 5'9'

YoniOno · 23/05/2013 12:06

Hairy bag strap doesn't go cross body Sad I did some googling and it's this but hairy. As you were.

michelleandmali · 23/05/2013 12:17

Too zippy I think. It's nice but I think I'd be over it come next season. x

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ToastedTeacakes · 23/05/2013 13:08

Am still dithering...

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loobylu3 · 23/05/2013 13:26

Black is nice too toasted. I personally prefer the navy and natural but, if you look at the stock levels on JL and HoF, it looks as if more people are buying the black.

a couple of black on ebay at the moment.

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ToastedTeacakes · 23/05/2013 13:59

thanks looby!
im no good at ebay unless it's 'buy it now'. Grin

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ToastedTeacakes · 23/05/2013 14:00

oh god ladies why are we so weird and finicky about bags!!!!!!?? why can't i just buy one and shut up!?

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polyhymnia · 23/05/2013 14:12

If you buy one online and pick it up at one of the shops you'll save postage etc and you'll be able to return it straight away if it doesn't live up to expectations.

santamarianovella · 23/05/2013 15:25

toasted we all know how you feel,you want a nice quality bag that will last,its not a cheap buy,so your hesitation is very understandable.

MrsMcGregor · 23/05/2013 22:00

Thanks Poly and Toasted for comments on strap length.

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ToastedTeacakes · 24/05/2013 00:12

Ordered the black. If I don't like it I can take it back to the store. Will let you know how it goes! Thanks for all the opinions.

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PestoSwimissimos · 24/05/2013 09:38

Oh glad you've made a decision, let us know what you think when it's arrived.

Exciting Smile

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ToastedTeacakes · 24/05/2013 10:33

this is also lovely, nice alternative to Celine?

www.shopbop.com/jojo-crossbody-bag-annabel-ingall/vp/v=1/845524441962848.htm?folderID=2534374302208690&colorId=10719&extid=affprg-4441350

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ToastedTeacakes · 24/05/2013 10:33

thanks pesto, will do!

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loobylu3 · 24/05/2013 18:08

Well done on making a decision toasted! Let us know what you think.

The Annabel Ingall bag looks v nice too.

AmberNectarine · 24/05/2013 22:05

Hello looby - blue has the Hobbs in cream - is gorge!

Toasted glad you went for it!

I like the lots of pockets too. Am using massive M Kors for work ATM and its just like throwing my stuff down a well. Love my mini Gracie, but my laptop won't fit in it!

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ToastedTeacakes · 25/05/2013 10:42

Hello again... The Hobbs bag arrived this morning (black version) and I couldn't be happier! It is a lovely shape, and doesn't look too overloaded with the zippers at all - i really love that there is even another interior pocket (surprise!) and a little clip hook for keys, etc. It's absolutely ideal for me, really glad i took the plunge.

Leather extremely soft but bag keeps shape really well. Very pleased with quality...thanks again everyone!

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