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TejasMama · May 13th, 2009, 10:31 AM

*nevermind*...

Contessa · May 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM

TejasMama...speak up!!!

personally, I love the Large pebbled Hug Me and think it looks BEST handheld or in the crook of the arm.

camommyof3 · May 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM

It's a beautiful bag. IME, the large doesn't work well or look good worn messenger style. I feel like the large is more like an extra large bag which works great for moms that carry a bunch. The large is a very heavy bag weighing in at just about 3 pounds.

asbb · May 13th, 2009, 03:58 PM

I've owned all 3 sizes. My favorite is the medium & I wear it on my shoulder or hand carry it.

Jenny1963 · May 13th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by msterling

Based on the rave reviews, I decided to try a Black Pebbled Hug Me last fall as my first handheld bag. I bought whatever the regular size was that was first available for sale, but I returned it immediately. Although I could see the potential, the shape wasn't right for me. It was too wide and it looked funny when I checked it out in a mirror. I tried to wear it messenger style and it didn't work at all.

I know that some people who want to wear the bag on the shoulder have been pleased with longer handles and the larger size. I think I'm in the minority because I still don't like how the Hug Me looks on the shoulder.

Luckily, there are many BE styles. I know now that I need to stick with shoulder bags and I have found that the LM Midi and TME Midi styles are perfect for me.

I also have purchased regular size Hug Mes and sold them immediately. They looked horrible on MY shoulder and were just NOT a good size or practical shape for me. The LARGE Hug Me, however, is a different story. I agree that there is a HUGE difference between the sizes, almost making them like different styles!

bonniekir · Jun 5th, 2009, 09:03 AM

Anybody here with both the large and the medium, who can show them HANDHELD.

I really would like to compare "the look"...and see how they drape..TIA !

Contessa · Jun 5th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by bonniekir

Anybody here with both the large and the medium, who can show them HANDHELD.

I really would like to compare "the look"...and see how they drape..TIA !

I have both sizes Bonnie......actually all 3, so I will post pics later tonight when I get home or in the wee hours of the morning. I love all 3 sizes, but I ADORE the large size. It has the "look" if you kwim!

bonniekir · Jun 5th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Contessa-Great!!

vixnkitten · Jun 5th, 2009, 07:04 PM

YEAH Contessa, I have been interested in what the medium looks like. I have a regular size and have had the large size as well. I am thinking that a medium in red cervo would be fabulous!!!

TejasMama · Jun 6th, 2009, 05:39 PM

I found this wonderful review of the Hug Me large by a Belenista and mommy...thought I would share it because I found it so helpfu! http://mommy-mentor.blogspot.com/200...andia-hug.html

kicksarefortwids · Jun 10th, 2009, 08:54 PM

^very helpful link tejasmama -- i may be sold. btw i was finally able to try on a hug me today and it does not work for me at all. the handles are way too short to wear over the shoulder (and i'm quite petite) and the bag hung way too low when worn with the strap -- wrong all around! i think if you really want/need to wear it with the strap you will need to custom order rings on the ends because hooking the strap to the handles makes the bag hang really awkwardly. while i always appreciate the option of a strap i don't think this bag should even come with one because it really doesn't work. but if you're looking for a handheld bag it's great.

bonniekir · Jun 11th, 2009, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by kicksarefortwids

^very helpful link tejasmama -- i may be sold. btw i was finally able to try on a hug me today and it does not work for me at all. the handles are way too short to wear over the shoulder (and i'm quite petite) and the bag hung way too low when worn with the strap -- wrong all around! i think if you really want/need to wear it with the strap you will need to custom order rings on the ends because hooking the strap to the handles makes the bag hang really awkwardly. while i always appreciate the option of a strap i don't think this bag should even come with one because it really doesn't work. but if you're looking for a handheld bag it's great.

Please keep the strap...lol...I use it when I need "hands free"

And I really don't want to pay extra for one!

Jenny1963 · Jun 11th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by kicksarefortwids

^very helpful link tejasmama -- i may be sold. btw i was finally able to try on a hug me today and it does not work for me at all. the handles are way too short to wear over the shoulder (and i'm quite petite) and the bag hung way too low when worn with the strap -- wrong all around! i think if you really want/need to wear it with the strap you will need to custom order rings on the ends because hooking the strap to the handles makes the bag hang really awkwardly. while i always appreciate the option of a strap i don't think this bag should even come with one because it really doesn't work. but if you're looking for a handheld bag it's great.

Hi kicks, I'm assuming you tried the small or regular size, is that right??

h82bl82 · Jun 11th, 2009, 02:26 PM

Wait, there are 3 sizes of the HM? I had two, wish I hadn't sold them. It was one of the most versatile bags I ever had. Now that I hear that the double straps are longer, that's perfect. I'd love to get another original sized one, medium? in glossy petrol with the longer double straps.

Jenny1963 · Jun 11th, 2009, 02:35 PM

^^Cindy, there are 3 sizes of the HM. The original size was not the medium, but was the small or regular. I don't believe that stock regular Hug Me straps have been lengthened (could be wrong, though), but that doesn't mean that you couldn't order it with lengthened straps.

May 13th, 2009, 10:31 AM	#16
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	nevermind...
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	__________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ Finding Mindful Habits Here: www.zenhabits.org Last edited by TejasMama; May 13th, 2009 at 10:36 AM.

May 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#17
Contessa Have a nice day Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,009	TejasMama...speak up!!! personally, I love the Large pebbled Hug Me and think it looks BEST handheld or in the crook of the arm.
Contessa Have a nice day Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,009

May 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#18
camommyof3 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,019	It's a beautiful bag. IME, the large doesn't work well or look good worn messenger style. I feel like the large is more like an extra large bag which works great for moms that carry a bunch. The large is a very heavy bag weighing in at just about 3 pounds.
camommyof3 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,019

May 13th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#19
asbb in denial Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 864	I've owned all 3 sizes. My favorite is the medium & I wear it on my shoulder or hand carry it.
asbb in denial Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 864	__________________ Women who behave rarely make history. Wishlist (to remind myself): HH Biblio BE pewter Rock Me or Hug Me HH black patent Corcovado BE something in petrol

Jun 5th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#21
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,824	Anybody here with both the large and the medium, who can show them HANDHELD. I really would like to compare "the look"...and see how they drape..TIA !
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,824	__________________ -------------------------------------- Bonnie-looking for: Nico xx in black and pewter - LM mini in Plum crash AND Rebecca Minkoff MAB the large size in Elephant Nikki in Wine Darlings in Teal and Olive

Jun 5th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#23
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,824	Contessa-Great!!
bonniekir Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,824	__________________ -------------------------------------- Bonnie-looking for: Nico xx in black and pewter - LM mini in Plum crash AND Rebecca Minkoff MAB the large size in Elephant Nikki in Wine Darlings in Teal and Olive

Jun 5th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#24
vixnkitten Bag problem? Who me? Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 725	YEAH Contessa, I have been interested in what the medium looks like. I have a regular size and have had the large size as well. I am thinking that a medium in red cervo would be fabulous!!!
	__________________ OVERSIZED EM in dark purple pebbled glossy....ME WANTS!!!

Jun 6th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#25
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	I found this wonderful review of the Hug Me large by a Belenista and mommy...thought I would share it because I found it so helpfu! http://mommy-mentor.blogspot.com/200...andia-hug.html
TejasMama Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,469	__________________ ____________________________ "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." --Albert Einstein ____________________________ Finding Mindful Habits Here: www.zenhabits.org

Jun 10th, 2009, 08:54 PM	#26
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,773	^very helpful link tejasmama -- i may be sold. btw i was finally able to try on a hug me today and it does not work for me at all. the handles are way too short to wear over the shoulder (and i'm quite petite) and the bag hung way too low when worn with the strap -- wrong all around! i think if you really want/need to wear it with the strap you will need to custom order rings on the ends because hooking the strap to the handles makes the bag hang really awkwardly. while i always appreciate the option of a strap i don't think this bag should even come with one because it really doesn't work. but if you're looking for a handheld bag it's great.
kicksarefortwids Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,773

Jun 11th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#29
h82bl82 Cindy Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 4,581	Wait, there are 3 sizes of the HM? I had two, wish I hadn't sold them. It was one of the most versatile bags I ever had. Now that I hear that the double straps are longer, that's perfect. I'd love to get another original sized one, medium? in glossy petrol with the longer double straps.
	__________________ Spring, finally!

Jun 11th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#30
Jenny1963 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,052	^^Cindy, there are 3 sizes of the HM. The original size was not the medium, but was the small or regular. I don't believe that stock regular Hug Me straps have been lengthened (could be wrong, though), but that doesn't mean that you couldn't order it with lengthened straps.
	__________________ Coveting: Belen Echandia Enchant Me in a neutral pebbled glossy (port, root, dark chocolate...yum, cream...)

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