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h82bl82 · May 20th, 2009, 08:48 AM

I love it! Thanks for posting a photo.

Originally Posted by Contessa

oooooh.......SO glad I waited on the WTM midi.

I'm grabbing one of these for hot summer days where I need my hands free..... or when I'm running to work and generally have lots to carry. This one is chic and sexy!

FRONT

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BACK

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kel28 · May 21st, 2009, 06:01 AM

I have a question about the suprise me that one of you ladies might be able to help me with. Just looked at the sizing and it is very similar sizing to the WTM midi. I thought messenger bags were suppose to be smaller than regular handbags??? Any thoughts??

Jenova · May 21st, 2009, 06:16 AM

I have messenger bags of several sizes. I think that the important features are for them to be quite simple in shape and relatively flat. The bigger they get the softer and flatter they need to be so they drape round your body. See some examples.

Jenova · May 21st, 2009, 06:19 AM

I think the Surprise Me looks like an excellent messenger. It is medium sized and very flat. It would be very soft and drapable in 'Cervo' type leathers. It has a zip top which is good security in a low hanging hip slung bag.

kel28 · May 21st, 2009, 07:40 AM

Thank you for your advice Jenova. I am seriously considering a SM in purple cervo!!!

rosie07 · May 21st, 2009, 10:09 AM

jenova am I right in thinking the suprise me is similar dimensions to your burgundy Antony bag??

Jenova · May 21st, 2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by rosie07

jenova am I right in thinking the suprise me is similar dimensions to your burgundy Antony bag??

Anthony Messenger - 29.5 x 27 x 8cm
Surprise Me - 30.5 x 29 x 2.5cm

The Surprise Me is a bit taller and wider but much flatter. The Anthony actually has side panels. The Surprise Me seems to just have a front and back. It is more like a smaller version of a Mulberry Seth.

rosie07 · May 21st, 2009, 01:31 PM

Thanks Jenova!

lovebags2 · May 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM

Hi Ladies,

I decided today to "hold off" on my SM order. I was quite tempted but then quickly came back to reality. I have lots of BE's to enjoy this summer and the wtm midi although quite different IMO from the SM will still serve a great purpose that I'm craving.

I'll look forward to reading reviews on this one!

Tanja · May 23rd, 2009, 06:17 AM

I'm with Circoit, I don't like it either because I don't like those flat messanger bags in general.

citychris · May 23rd, 2009, 07:15 AM

I like the look of this style but am concerned it wouldn't hold enough to be useful for me, as I generally only use messenger bags for travel, not for just carrying basics every day. Like circoit, I sold a Bal flat messenger for the same reason.

bonniekir · May 23rd, 2009, 07:51 AM

I could use this messenger for travels, keeping all papers organised. Now-a-days my traveling is usually by car, and I have not only my own papers, but also passports and pedigrees with me from the dogs!
So I was curious, and I have ordered one in Tan !

lovebags2 · May 25th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Aah, who was I kidding (that I could use my wtm midi as a messenger)? I decided that I really do NEED a SM in my collection too.

This style doesn't seem to be getting a lot of attention on the PF but it will be my pleasure to "try" it for everyone and write a review!

I"m ordering a dark choco cervo with fuschia lining. Now, I just need to decide should I get the two zippers or just a plain back? Thoughts ladies?

I'm thinking that I"ll probably use the stitched side more and my concern is will the zippers/long tassels bother me if they are rubbing against my shirt or do you think I won't even notice?

I'd LOVE to hear everyone's opinion on this. I'm finalizing my order tomorrow with Jackie.

Maybe I"ll start a new thread just for more SM chit chat.

tlloveshim · May 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM

I think dark choco cervo will be lovely! I considered it before finally deciding on dark purple cervo. I also considered asking Jackie to replace the long tassels with plain zipper pulls to keep that side simple and keep it from snagging my clothing but I decided that I'd most likely wear this very casually with T-shirts so I don't think there'll be any issues with it bothering me. The long tassels could also be replaced with simple shorter tassels too if we find them too bothersome. Once mine arrives I'll post pics and a review too! I'm not sure when to expect it, Jackie seems so busy I hate to bother her though to ask! I'm kinda thinking it'll be a fun "surprise" for it to just arrive one day unexpected!

Euridice · May 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM

TL, I thought you won the dark purple cervo? You were given a choice? that's really nice!

May 21st, 2009, 06:01 AM	#47
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476	I have a question about the suprise me that one of you ladies might be able to help me with. Just looked at the sizing and it is very similar sizing to the WTM midi. I thought messenger bags were suppose to be smaller than regular handbags??? Any thoughts??
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476

May 21st, 2009, 07:40 AM	#50
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476	Thank you for your advice Jenova. I am seriously considering a SM in purple cervo!!!
kel28 Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 476

May 21st, 2009, 10:09 AM	#51
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 400	jenova am I right in thinking the suprise me is similar dimensions to your burgundy Antony bag??
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 400

May 21st, 2009, 01:31 PM	#53
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 400	Thanks Jenova!
rosie07 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 400

May 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM	#54
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,258	Hi Ladies, I decided today to "hold off" on my SM order. I was quite tempted but then quickly came back to reality. I have lots of BE's to enjoy this summer and the wtm midi although quite different IMO from the SM will still serve a great purpose that I'm craving. I'll look forward to reading reviews on this one!
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,258

May 21st, 2009, 06:19 AM	#49
Jenova Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 11,007	I think the Surprise Me looks like an excellent messenger. It is medium sized and very flat. It would be very soft and drapable in 'Cervo' type leathers. It has a zip top which is good security in a low hanging hip slung bag.

May 23rd, 2009, 06:17 AM	#55
Tanja Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Munich/Germany Posts: 3,434	I'm with Circoit, I don't like it either because I don't like those flat messanger bags in general.
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May 23rd, 2009, 07:15 AM	#56
citychris Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,190	I like the look of this style but am concerned it wouldn't hold enough to be useful for me, as I generally only use messenger bags for travel, not for just carrying basics every day. Like circoit, I sold a Bal flat messenger for the same reason.
citychris Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,190

May 23rd, 2009, 07:51 AM	#57
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,815	I could use this messenger for travels, keeping all papers organised. Now-a-days my traveling is usually by car, and I have not only my own papers, but also passports and pedigrees with me from the dogs! So I was curious, and I have ordered one in Tan !
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May 25th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#58
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,258	Aah, who was I kidding (that I could use my wtm midi as a messenger)? I decided that I really do NEED a SM in my collection too. This style doesn't seem to be getting a lot of attention on the PF but it will be my pleasure to "try" it for everyone and write a review! I"m ordering a dark choco cervo with fuschia lining. Now, I just need to decide should I get the two zippers or just a plain back? Thoughts ladies? I'm thinking that I"ll probably use the stitched side more and my concern is will the zippers/long tassels bother me if they are rubbing against my shirt or do you think I won't even notice? I'd LOVE to hear everyone's opinion on this. I'm finalizing my order tomorrow with Jackie. Maybe I"ll start a new thread just for more SM chit chat.
lovebags2 OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,258

May 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#59
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,618	I think dark choco cervo will be lovely! I considered it before finally deciding on dark purple cervo. I also considered asking Jackie to replace the long tassels with plain zipper pulls to keep that side simple and keep it from snagging my clothing but I decided that I'd most likely wear this very casually with T-shirts so I don't think there'll be any issues with it bothering me. The long tassels could also be replaced with simple shorter tassels too if we find them too bothersome. Once mine arrives I'll post pics and a review too! I'm not sure when to expect it, Jackie seems so busy I hate to bother her though to ask! I'm kinda thinking it'll be a fun "surprise" for it to just arrive one day unexpected!
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May 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#60
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	TL, I thought you won the dark purple cervo? You were given a choice? that's really nice!
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