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Savvy.PurseBlog · Oct 7th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Yes, there can be too much of a good thing. I love a metallic tote as much as the next person, but there is something off about this bag. The problem with this bag is not that it is too much metallic material, but it is the way it has been constructed. The Hype Marella Large Top Zip Tote is a bag with a great concept but still misses the mark a bit. I actually like the snake printed metallic leather with goldtone hardware. In this situation the silver and gold play off of one another nicely, but again, it’s not the color that has turned me off.

The detailing is over the top and frankly, just too much. I would be ok with the dual pockets along the front and back with dual zip pockets along the front. However, the drawstring ties along the top are far too much. Can you say over the top? It took me a little while to pin-point what looked off, but I am sure it is the drawstring ties. In fact, if these ties were ditched I actually might completely change my idea about the bag. Buy through Bluefly for $195.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 7th, 2009, 04:18 PM

It's not bad, but not nice either.

BagsRmyLife · Oct 7th, 2009, 04:44 PM

I totally agree. I love everything about the bag but the drawstrings ties kill me!

BagaholicAnon · Oct 7th, 2009, 04:47 PM

I think the problem is the dual zip pockets on the sides. But then, I really love anything drawstring!

ssc0619 · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM

oh no

M_Butterfly · Oct 13th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Oh no for me too!

HandbagAngel · Oct 13th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Too many things going on there.

calneva · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by HandbagAngel

Too many things going on there.

Oct 7th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 368	Hype Marella Large Top Zip Tote Yes, there can be too much of a good thing. I love a metallic tote as much as the next person, but there is something off about this bag. The problem with this bag is not that it is too much metallic material, but it is the way it has been constructed. The Hype Marella Large Top Zip Tote is a bag with a great concept but still misses the mark a bit. I actually like the snake printed metallic leather with goldtone hardware. In this situation the silver and gold play off of one another nicely, but again, it’s not the color that has turned me off. The detailing is over the top and frankly, just too much. I would be ok with the dual pockets along the front and back with dual zip pockets along the front. However, the drawstring ties along the top are far too much. Can you say over the top? It took me a little while to pin-point what looked off, but I am sure it is the drawstring ties. In fact, if these ties were ditched I actually might completely change my idea about the bag. Buy through Bluefly for $195. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Oct 7th, 2009, 04:18 PM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,835	It's not bad, but not nice either.
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Oct 13th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#6
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	Oh no for me too!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Oct 13th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#7
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,173	Too many things going on there.
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,173

Oct 7th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#3
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 5,169	I totally agree. I love everything about the bag but the drawstrings ties kill me!

Oct 7th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#4
BagaholicAnon Hopelessly Addicted! Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 1,162	I think the problem is the dual zip pockets on the sides. But then, I really love anything drawstring!

Oct 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#5
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,038	oh no

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