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Savvy.PurseBlog · Oct 26th, 2009, 02:45 PM

Now what do we have here? Dare I say I’ve come across a messenger bag that I actually enjoy? For those of you who have come to know me and my handbag likes and dislikes, you know that I haven’t really latched onto messenger bags. It’s not that I don’t like the shape, I guess I just have never given them much of a chance. I’d go for a great tote or hobo before a messenger bag any day. However, the Steven by Steve Madden Snake Charmer Zip Messenger Bag is making me think twice.

I instantly stopped when I came across this bag. The snakeskin-printed leather trims the bag which is made of tonal suede and leather. Add the great hardware and chain shoulder strap and you have a very artistic handbag. I wouldn’t over stuff this bag with too many things because I fear that the weight distribution would cause the shoulder strap to dig into my shoulder. In fact, this is typically a concern of mine when it comes to most messenger bags. However, this is on that I’d definitely like to give a shot. Buy through Nordstrom fro $228.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Eh, it's okay, but barely.

karo · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Not a fan.

ssc0619 · Oct 26th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Not for me!

karmenzsofia · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM

I find it interesting looking, but not something I would buy.

aliysiah · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:10 PM

I'm never a fan of Steve Madden for some reason, and this bag is SO not for me.

cginny · Oct 27th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Don't like it.

Compass Rose · Oct 27th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Yikes! Now, I might look at it if it was on a shelf at Walmart, but I can't see paying that amount for that particular bag.

moi et mes sacs · Oct 27th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Not for me, wondering where the name came from too. Snake charmer?

M_Butterfly · Oct 28th, 2009, 11:37 AM

What was that that I said about zippers?? LOL

BagsRmyLife · Oct 28th, 2009, 02:02 PM

It's cute but too much patchworky going on.

HandbagAngel · Oct 28th, 2009, 04:31 PM

I don't like this patchwork pattern.

T-Girl · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:41 AM

I am not a patchwork kinda gal and this does nothing for me. It looks like it takes effort to get into this bag and I don't get the 'snake charmer' label either--ahhh, rereading it I see the snake-skin printed leather. I get it.

calneva · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:23 AM

Does absolutely nothing for me.

Oct 26th, 2009, 02:45 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 360	Steven by Steve Madden Snake Charmer Zip Messenger Bag Now what do we have here? Dare I say I’ve come across a messenger bag that I actually enjoy? For those of you who have come to know me and my handbag likes and dislikes, you know that I haven’t really latched onto messenger bags. It’s not that I don’t like the shape, I guess I just have never given them much of a chance. I’d go for a great tote or hobo before a messenger bag any day. However, the Steven by Steve Madden Snake Charmer Zip Messenger Bag is making me think twice. I instantly stopped when I came across this bag. The snakeskin-printed leather trims the bag which is made of tonal suede and leather. Add the great hardware and chain shoulder strap and you have a very artistic handbag. I wouldn’t over stuff this bag with too many things because I fear that the weight distribution would cause the shoulder strap to dig into my shoulder. In fact, this is typically a concern of mine when it comes to most messenger bags. However, this is on that I’d definitely like to give a shot. Buy through Nordstrom fro $228. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Oct 26th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,814	Eh, it's okay, but barely.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#5
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I find it interesting looking, but not something I would buy.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#6
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	I'm never a fan of Steve Madden for some reason, and this bag is SO not for me.
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Oct 27th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#8
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,622	Yikes! Now, I might look at it if it was on a shelf at Walmart, but I can't see paying that amount for that particular bag.
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Oct 26th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#3
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,169	Not a fan.

Oct 26th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#4
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,955	Not for me!

Oct 27th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#7
cginny Animal Lover :) Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Now in SoCal! Posts: 4,364	Don't like it.

Oct 27th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#9
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,858	Not for me, wondering where the name came from too. Snake charmer?
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Oct 28th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#10
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	What was that that I said about zippers?? LOL
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Oct 28th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#11
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 5,150	It's cute but too much patchworky going on.

Oct 28th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#12
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,164	I don't like this patchwork pattern.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 06:41 AM	#13
T-Girl Ahhhh...I'm falling! Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,857	I am not a patchwork kinda gal and this does nothing for me. It looks like it takes effort to get into this bag and I don't get the 'snake charmer' label either--ahhh, rereading it I see the snake-skin printed leather. I get it.
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Oct 31st, 2009, 12:23 AM	#14
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	Does absolutely nothing for me.

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