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Contessa · Jan 26th, 2009, 12:19 AM

The TMA is not an overwhelming bag....it's slightly larger than the LM which is good for those times you go away for the weekend or have an exciting rendezvous with someone special.

Having said that, it does pack a punch meaning, it can hold quite a bit, but in the most stylish way you could ever imagine. This bag looks great carried in hand, crook on your arm, or via shoulder strap.

Bottom line, this bag's a winner.

mariabdc · Jan 26th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Bali_Girl

Hi Maria - do tell why!! Do you need more volume to put stuff in?

Actually, i love this leather, but i think i'd rather have an edgier style (like the TMA or WTM). Does it make sense?

mariabdc · Jan 26th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Contessa

The TMA is not an overwhelming bag....it's slightly larger than the LM which is good for those times you go away for the weekend or have an exciting rendezvous with someone special.

Having said that, it does pack a punch meaning, it can hold quite a bit, but in the most stylish way you could ever imagine. This bag looks great carried in hand, crook on your arm, or via shoulder strap.

Bottom line, this bag's a winner.

Thanks for this useful review, Contessa... You are such an enabler.

Does anyone have comparison pics of a TMA and a regular Nikki?

Thanks in advance!!!!

msterling · Jan 26th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by mariabdc

Thanks for this useful review, Contessa... You are such an enabler.

Does anyone have comparison pics of a TMA and a regular Nikki?

Thanks in advance!!!!

Chocolate TMA and Blue Stonewash Nikki

Both bags have some stuff in them. The TMA is much bigger to me.

mariabdc · Jan 27th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Thanks, Msterling... That was very helpful...
I could instantly bespoke a TMA in stonewash blue! Or a Nikki in BE's Dark Grey! I wish we could combine leathers and styles from different designers!

Hedwig · Jan 27th, 2009, 02:33 AM

I like the idea of a TMA in stonewash blue.

If you ever bespoke it, count me in!

I think a TMA in dark grey sounds good, but I am already getting a LM midi in that colour.

watchthestars · Jan 27th, 2009, 08:34 AM

I may (repeat MAY) be interested. How much are the two sizes (£)?

Jenova · Jan 27th, 2009, 08:38 AM

The standard (large) TMA is currently £495 but I have never told a UK price for a Midi. If you can get a group of 8 to put down deposits on either size but in the same colour you will be given 10% + free shipping. If you go it alone and order a bespoke you will be charged an additional 20% + shipping.

watchthestars · Jan 27th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Thanks Jenova. Sadly, I don't have that much spare £££ at the moment, especially with a SMM on order!

watchthestars · Jan 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM

I'm dithering! I do love it. Put me down as a maybe, and if it takes a while to recruit more people, maybe I'll be feeling a bit richer

msterling · Jan 27th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by mariabdc

Thanks, Msterling... That was very helpful...
I could instantly bespoke a TMA in stonewash blue! Or a Nikki in BE's Dark Grey! I wish we could combine leathers and styles from different designers!

I'm glad it helped. I can never get a true sense of the size of a bag until I see it being worn by someone. A Blue Stonewash TMA? Wow!

mariabdc · Jan 27th, 2009, 04:18 PM

thanks again, msterling... may i ask another question? Does your TMA feel heavier than the nikki? Does the structured bottom help in digging out stuff? Which one do you prefer? I really like the nikki style and i dont feel it is THAT large...

msterling · Jan 27th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by mariabdc

thanks again, msterling... may i ask another question? Does your TMA feel heavier than the nikki? Does the structured bottom help in digging out stuff? Which one do you prefer? I really like the nikki style and i dont feel it is THAT large...

Because it is larger and has thick Chocolate leather and 10 rings on it, my TMA is heavier than my Nikki. I can feel the difference when both bags are empty.

It's hard to compare the bags because I use them in different ways. Since I only use the TMA for work (mainly for my laptop and work papers/files), the only times I'm pulling things out are when I get to work and when I get back home. At those times, the bag is sitting on a chair and I just pull out what I need. I don't have to dig for anything because everything has a specific place in the bag between the zippered compartment, the front and back sections, the inside pockets, and the outside pockets. I drive to work, so the TMA is basically just sitting on the car seat next to me when it's not sitting on a chair at work or at home.

My Nikki is an everyday kind of bag for me and doesn't feel too big to me. I hate digging around for things, but I tolerate it with the Nikki since I love the style and it's comfortable on my shoulder. I've used it enough that I can usually find what I need while keeping it on my shoulder. I believe the type of leather on the Nikki makes a big difference. Right from the start, my Blue Stonewash Nikki was soft and a perfect fit for me. The Wine Nikki that I sold felt a lot bigger and never felt right.

mariabdc · Jan 27th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks... That was also very helpful... I am torn between a TME and a WTM... in DG, of course!

Bali_Girl · Jan 28th, 2009, 09:35 AM

hi Maria,
I get what you're saying - if you prefer a bag with a bit more edge, then the TME is NOT it. TMA or WTM are both great choices -- that will be a hard decision to make but a great problem to have!!

Jan 26th, 2009, 12:19 AM	#31
Contessa Have a nice day Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,006	The TMA is not an overwhelming bag....it's slightly larger than the LM which is good for those times you go away for the weekend or have an exciting rendezvous with someone special. Having said that, it does pack a punch meaning, it can hold quite a bit, but in the most stylish way you could ever imagine. This bag looks great carried in hand, crook on your arm, or via shoulder strap. Bottom line, this bag's a winner.
Contessa Have a nice day Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,006

Jan 27th, 2009, 02:27 AM	#35
mariabdc Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,379	Thanks, Msterling... That was very helpful... I could instantly bespoke a TMA in stonewash blue! Or a Nikki in BE's Dark Grey! I wish we could combine leathers and styles from different designers!
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

Jan 27th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#42
mariabdc Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,379	thanks again, msterling... may i ask another question? Does your TMA feel heavier than the nikki? Does the structured bottom help in digging out stuff? Which one do you prefer? I really like the nikki style and i dont feel it is THAT large...
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

Jan 27th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#44
mariabdc Chloe gal at heart Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 7,379	Thanks... That was also very helpful... I am torn between a TME and a WTM... in DG, of course!
	__________________ "I believe in handbag fate - some bags are just meant to be!" (C) Daisyrockyrosie *BV ladies - do knot* tempt me! It is bad enough as it is...**

Jan 28th, 2009, 09:35 AM	#45
Bali_Girl Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,588	hi Maria, I get what you're saying - if you prefer a bag with a bit more edge, then the TME is NOT it. TMA or WTM are both great choices -- that will be a hard decision to make but a great problem to have!!
Bali_Girl Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,588

Jan 27th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#36
Hedwig Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 292	I like the idea of a TMA in stonewash blue. If you ever bespoke it, count me in! I think a TMA in dark grey sounds good, but I am already getting a LM midi in that colour.

Jan 27th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#37
watchthestars Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 261	I may (repeat MAY) be interested. How much are the two sizes (£)?

Jan 27th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#38
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,016	The standard (large) TMA is currently £495 but I have never told a UK price for a Midi. If you can get a group of 8 to put down deposits on either size but in the same colour you will be given 10% + free shipping. If you go it alone and order a bespoke you will be charged an additional 20% + shipping.

Jan 27th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#39
watchthestars Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 261	Thanks Jenova. Sadly, I don't have that much spare £££ at the moment, especially with a SMM on order!

Jan 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#40
watchthestars Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 261	I'm dithering! I do love it. Put me down as a maybe, and if it takes a while to recruit more people, maybe I'll be feeling a bit richer

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