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catabie · Sep 13th, 2007, 09:25 AM

it has to be the hormonal shift that i am experiencing right now; i can't stop thinking about bags!

i ordered a bag from NM and i like it alot but not LOVE it the way i thought i was going to be. see the attached pic.

do you like the hobo from NM more or you would go for a roma in similiar color (eggshell)?

nizlay · Sep 13th, 2007, 09:39 AM

The hobo is beautiful but Huge IRL. I adore the colour and the leather. If you like big slouchy bags then I guess this is the one for you. I love the Roma too but it depends on what kind of bag you like to carry. Either way you can't go wrong. Good luck!

catabie · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by nizlay

The hobo is beautiful but Huge IRL. I adore the colour and the leather. If you like big slouchy bags then I guess this is the one for you. I love the Roma too but it depends on what kind of bag you like to carry. Either way you can't go wrong. Good luck!

i know. i have the bag with me and it's hUgE. i love big bags but this one seems a bit too big even for me.

thanks for your opinion nizlay

nizlay · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:05 AM

[quote=catabie;3906117]i know. i have the bag with me and it's hUgE. i love big bags but this one seems a bit too big even for me.

I though exactly the same thing when I tried it on! I think the Roma is beautiful, and as I know you love cabats I think it would be a great choice. Does it come in the same colour as the hobo?

blugenie · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM

I looooove the styling of the hobo - the rope handle, the mix of weave and deerskin, the patent trim - and this color is fabulous. Too bad it's so big! I think the Roma in pergamena is a slightly creamier white than deerskin and while it's a gorgeous bag too, it almost seems plain next to the hobo. Have you considered the borsa cervo satchel with chain handles in pergamena that NM has? (or Cocker - not sure where to find it) They have the lovely styling of the hobo in a smaller package.... I know, not what you asked! Good luck!

catabie · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by blugenie

I looooove the styling of the hobo - the rope handle, the mix of weave and deerskin, the patent trim - and this color is fabulous. Too bad it's so big! I think the Roma in pergamena is a slightly creamier white than deerskin and while it's a gorgeous bag too, it almost seems plain next to the hobo. Have you considered the borsa cervo satchel with chain handles in pergamena that NM has? (or Cocker - not sure where to find it) They have the lovely styling of the hobo in a smaller package.... I know, not what you asked! Good luck!

thanks blugenie. the smaller version of the hobo with chains was on sale at Saks for just a little over 1K probably a month ago and i passed on it because it's just too small for me. i think i am going to return the hobo...and maybe consider either a roma/cocker as my next purchase. hopefully i can last till 2008.

Mystiletto · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:32 AM

I love the style of this bag (never seen it in person) but if it's too big for you, I would return it. I really like the cocker - it's very different and so luscious. Personally I would only use the roma as a work tote. I would go for the cocker

Samantha's Collection · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:37 AM

catabie, I have almost ordered that hobo before. I love the braided shoulder strap and patent trim. What held me back from ordering was the size. Is it really that big when worn? Does it slouch nicely with the paper out and your things in?

catabie · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Samantha's Collection

catabie, I have almost ordered that hobo before. I love the braided shoulder strap and patent trim. What held me back from ordering was the size. Is it really that big when worn? Does it slouch nicely with the paper out and your things in?

let me take an action pic to show you how big it is before i return it today

Samantha's Collection · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Thank you catabie!

mundodabolsa · Sep 13th, 2007, 10:47 AM

catabie I've really been liking this bag for a while. I can't wait to see your action picture

bprimuslevy · Sep 13th, 2007, 11:47 AM

catabie, have you tried a Roma bag?

Syma · Sep 13th, 2007, 11:56 AM

I'm a real shoulder bag person, so I would say the hobo over the tote, but then it is a light colour and I would worry about colour transfer from clothes on the shoulder bag.......Let me wait for you to post your action pic before deciding, Do you have a roma in a different colour that you could post a pic with? That way we can see which looks better on you.

ms piggy · Sep 13th, 2007, 12:14 PM

I was considering this bag few months back as I love the design. But I was taken aback by the sheer size. Now, I love big bags but this was just way too huge. If it's 2/3 the size it would have been perfect.

The Roma is gorgeous but it's more structured, so you'd have to like that.

catabie · Sep 13th, 2007, 04:04 PM

just for the reference, i am 5'5" and you dont wanna know how much i weigh now...

Sep 13th, 2007, 09:39 AM	#2
nizlay Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 420	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! The hobo is beautiful but Huge IRL. I adore the colour and the leather. If you like big slouchy bags then I guess this is the one for you. I love the Roma too but it depends on what kind of bag you like to carry. Either way you can't go wrong. Good luck!
nizlay Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 420

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#4
nizlay Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 420	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! [quote=catabie;3906117]i know. i have the bag with me and it's hUgE. i love big bags but this one seems a bit too big even for me. I though exactly the same thing when I tried it on! I think the Roma is beautiful, and as I know you love cabats I think it would be a great choice. Does it come in the same colour as the hobo?
nizlay Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 420

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#5
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! I looooove the styling of the hobo - the rope handle, the mix of weave and deerskin, the patent trim - and this color is fabulous. Too bad it's so big! I think the Roma in pergamena is a slightly creamier white than deerskin and while it's a gorgeous bag too, it almost seems plain next to the hobo. Have you considered the borsa cervo satchel with chain handles in pergamena that NM has? (or Cocker - not sure where to find it) They have the lovely styling of the hobo in a smaller package.... I know, not what you asked! Good luck!
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745	Last edited by blugenie; Sep 13th, 2007 at 10:21 AM.

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#7
Mystiletto Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,029	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! I love the style of this bag (never seen it in person) but if it's too big for you, I would return it. I really like the cocker - it's very different and so luscious. Personally I would only use the roma as a work tote. I would go for the cocker
Mystiletto Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,029

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#8
Samantha's Collection Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,658	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! catabie, I have almost ordered that hobo before. I love the braided shoulder strap and patent trim. What held me back from ordering was the size. Is it really that big when worn? Does it slouch nicely with the paper out and your things in?

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#10
Samantha's Collection Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,658	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! Thank you catabie!

Sep 13th, 2007, 10:47 AM	#11
mundodabolsa Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,393	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! catabie I've really been liking this bag for a while. I can't wait to see your action picture

Sep 13th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#12
bprimuslevy Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 573	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! catabie, have you tried a Roma bag?
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Sep 13th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#13
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,344	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! I'm a real shoulder bag person, so I would say the hobo over the tote, but then it is a light colour and I would worry about colour transfer from clothes on the shoulder bag.......Let me wait for you to post your action pic before deciding, Do you have a roma in a different colour that you could post a pic with? That way we can see which looks better on you.
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Sep 13th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#14
ms piggy special breed Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 12,513	Re: decision..decision..decision...help! I was considering this bag few months back as I love the design. But I was taken aback by the sheer size. Now, I love big bags but this was just way too huge. If it's 2/3 the size it would have been perfect. The Roma is gorgeous but it's more structured, so you'd have to like that.
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