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sallyca · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:35 PM

RMC - between Nov and June it would be tough to find a day that wasn't rainy! I have carried leather bags (finished leather with a bit of a glaze and that have been sprayed for protection) in the rain. We don't usually get torrential downpours, just a slow steady drizzle.

It's good to know that the sonia zips in the middle so....I'll keep it on my maybe list.

I wonder how well the new trophy satchel and bibilo will be as possible work bags? I see you have them on your list

dreamofpompidou · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:57 PM

*meekly*....I personally like the nylon bedford messenger for a work bag. But I am still torn as to whether I'll really be going back this semester and for many reasons I suspect not....but if you like a "practical" bag, the bedford is really nice and easy to carry...

OhCARNage · Jul 31st, 2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by dreamofpompidou

*meekly*....I personally like the nylon bedford messenger for a work bag. But I am still torn as to whether I'll really be going back this semester and for many reasons I suspect not....but if you like a "practical" bag, the bedford is really nice and easy to carry...

100% agreement here, but I work in a hospital and don't have any "personal space" to store thing, just a hook in the break room, so a nice leather bag doesn't really work for me. And when this guy spilled an entire grande drink on it the other day, it just rolled right off. Hooray for waterproof!

BattahZ · Jul 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM

My new black patent Corcovado arrived today, and I can tell it's going to be a great work bag! A bit narrow at the zip when the side snap things are closed, but it's a great size for work stuff and will definitely fit files and all that. And the patent is just the thing in this rainy weather.

Thumbs up for the Corc as a work bag!

jennirane · Aug 1st, 2009, 10:06 AM

Yay!! And Stormy, Minnifer, and I have been discussing cleaning the patents... at some point it might/will get a bit tacky from sweat/mist/humidity/gunk. Stormy recommends regularly dusting the bag (KP or Black) off (she might be recommending this for ALL bags, actually) before you pack it away. If/when the Corc gets "tacky" (it'll start sticking to your arm and squeaking) she recommends a gentle, light soap and water cleaning (not getting it too wet) and then a soft buffing. You can also use Lexol soap, which is ph balanced.

lulu3955 · Sep 27th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Bump!
I thought this thread deserved a thread revival. Allot of us have been discussing work totes and some of the newer bags haven't really been discussed yet...

sallyca · Sep 27th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks Lulu!!!

What do you think is the best work bag option from the new crop? Now that I heard how big the biblio is going to be (and maybe in OLIVE!!!) I'm getting tempted.

fafnir · Sep 27th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Oops, Sally, I stand corrected. Biblio's not as big as I remember (found the stats).

lulu3955 · Sep 27th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Yeah I thought it was a similar measurement to your first one... 19x14x6 (which is what I thought) but It's still huge according to the second measurements...18"L x 10"H x 6"

Do you think it might be too slouchy to hold files like the Tamasin.. Which I think would make a great north south work tote if it's just files and not a laptop

sallyca · Sep 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Biblio is still pretty big - but maybe not square enough for files?? Or too slouchy?

I read so much about defects to the Tamasin rivets that I shied away from it. Also I don't think I ever saw pics of a laptop or files in a Tamasin. I'll have to go search.

samhainophobia · Sep 29th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by RealMcCoy

Jenn's right. Sonia slumps rather than "puddles' like a Havana. I think this is because of the seaming and inherant "skeletal" structure of the bag. The Havana is four large panels with simple seams. The Sonia is built of six panels that act as walls framing a suitcase bottom. Plus, it has two extra panels through its middle to separate the three compartments. And, it has the welted seaming along some of its framed edges for additional strength. Just some observations by an architect, LOL. Still, the leather is as soft and smooshy as the Havana - just behaves different structurally.

Of course, this is based on my experience with the Anthracite Sonia. This season's brandy and EUC could be entirely different. Below are photos of Sonia with stuff in the bottom. Not filled to the brim. Just the usual items that hang out at the bottom when you don't overload a bag: 1 pompidou, 1 clutch wallet, 1 carryall, a brush, bottle of cologne, a notebook and a ziploc with computer cables. So bearing with that in mind, here's...

Photo of Front

Photo at side angle:

Oh, snap. I never even LOOKED at the Sonia before, and now I'm dying to have it. Gah! Evil enablers. Why is this style gone now??

fafnir · Sep 29th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Sam, fear not, Sonias turn up at bonanzle and ebay pretty regularly! Worth the wait, too.

sallyca · Sep 30th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Okay - I'm still struggling with this issue of a great work bag. Don't think any of the new crop of HH's really qualify as a great work bag that can carry files, lunch, a water bottle and the regular purse stuff. I want something that has a structure that distributes the weight a bit and/or a strap that is comfy even when carrying a load of stuff. Has to be a shoulder strap with a decent drop - 10" plus.

Don't want a briefcase thing - I'd love something stylish.

Maybe HH doesn't have bag like this. If I was going to turn to other brands where would I look for ideas. I tried searching the main forum for work bags but don't seem to be finding what I want. Any thoughts???

lulu3955 · Sep 30th, 2009, 01:44 PM

What about the kooba sydney or blake..
I've used the blake as a work tote. It's holds files nicely

Here is a link to the sydney it has a 12" strap drop
http://shop.kooba.com/Sydney/pd/np/138/p/96528.html

or the Kooba alex
http://shop.kooba.com/Alex/pd/c/117/np/117/p/96503.html

lulu3955 · Sep 30th, 2009, 01:57 PM

or what about dooney.. I know allot of people don't like dooney but I still do.. They make fantastic work bags..
Here are a few that work well
http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCt...?section=44858

http://cgi.ebay.com/DOONEY-BOURKE-BR...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dooney-Bourke-Re...d=p3286.c0.m14

Alto leathers are the best of the dooneys.. They are sturdy and hold up over time... and they don't have annoying look at me patterns on them LOL

Jul 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM	#49
BattahZ BANNED! Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 180	My new black patent Corcovado arrived today, and I can tell it's going to be a great work bag! A bit narrow at the zip when the side snap things are closed, but it's a great size for work stuff and will definitely fit files and all that. And the patent is just the thing in this rainy weather. Thumbs up for the Corc as a work bag!
BattahZ BANNED! Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 180

Aug 1st, 2009, 10:06 AM	#50
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,791	Yay!! And Stormy, Minnifer, and I have been discussing cleaning the patents... at some point it might/will get a bit tacky from sweat/mist/humidity/gunk. Stormy recommends regularly dusting the bag (KP or Black) off (she might be recommending this for ALL bags, actually) before you pack it away. If/when the Corc gets "tacky" (it'll start sticking to your arm and squeaking) she recommends a gentle, light soap and water cleaning (not getting it too wet) and then a soft buffing. You can also use Lexol soap, which is ph balanced.
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Sep 27th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#51
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,159	Bump! I thought this thread deserved a thread revival. Allot of us have been discussing work totes and some of the newer bags haven't really been discussed yet...
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Sep 27th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#52
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Thanks Lulu!!! What do you think is the best work bag option from the new crop? Now that I heard how big the biblio is going to be (and maybe in OLIVE!!!) I'm getting tempted.
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Sep 27th, 2009, 05:04 PM	#53
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,041	Oops, Sally, I stand corrected. Biblio's not as big as I remember (found the stats).
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen high-heeled jodhpur boots. ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits

Jul 30th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#46
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	RMC - between Nov and June it would be tough to find a day that wasn't rainy! I have carried leather bags (finished leather with a bit of a glaze and that have been sprayed for protection) in the rain. We don't usually get torrential downpours, just a slow steady drizzle. It's good to know that the sonia zips in the middle so....I'll keep it on my maybe list. I wonder how well the new trophy satchel and bibilo will be as possible work bags? I see you have them on your list

Jul 30th, 2009, 10:57 PM	#47
dreamofpompidou Toast and Popcorn! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,482	meekly....I personally like the nylon bedford messenger for a work bag. But I am still torn as to whether I'll really be going back this semester and for many reasons I suspect not....but if you like a "practical" bag, the bedford is really nice and easy to carry...

Sep 27th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#54
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,159	Yeah I thought it was a similar measurement to your first one... 19x14x6 (which is what I thought) but It's still huge according to the second measurements...18"L x 10"H x 6" Do you think it might be too slouchy to hold files like the Tamasin.. Which I think would make a great north south work tote if it's just files and not a laptop
	__________________ Grey Bird Digs Style Blog HHHotties show your pets thread 49 Square Miles (SQ MI) Handbag Thread

Sep 27th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#55
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Biblio is still pretty big - but maybe not square enough for files?? Or too slouchy? I read so much about defects to the Tamasin rivets that I shied away from it. Also I don't think I ever saw pics of a laptop or files in a Tamasin. I'll have to go search.
	__________________ Hoping for: Anthracite Havana, Beatrice in any colour, Lido wallet, Pilot in TCP or ICP, Black Tharpe and the elusive and oft-sought Emerald Goat Corcovado.

Sep 29th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#57
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,041	Sam, fear not, Sonias turn up at bonanzle and ebay pretty regularly! Worth the wait, too.
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen high-heeled jodhpur boots. ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits

Sep 30th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#58
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Okay - I'm still struggling with this issue of a great work bag. Don't think any of the new crop of HH's really qualify as a great work bag that can carry files, lunch, a water bottle and the regular purse stuff. I want something that has a structure that distributes the weight a bit and/or a strap that is comfy even when carrying a load of stuff. Has to be a shoulder strap with a decent drop - 10" plus. Don't want a briefcase thing - I'd love something stylish. Maybe HH doesn't have bag like this. If I was going to turn to other brands where would I look for ideas. I tried searching the main forum for work bags but don't seem to be finding what I want. Any thoughts???
	__________________ Hoping for: Anthracite Havana, Beatrice in any colour, Lido wallet, Pilot in TCP or ICP, Black Tharpe and the elusive and oft-sought Emerald Goat Corcovado.

Sep 30th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#59
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,159	What about the kooba sydney or blake.. I've used the blake as a work tote. It's holds files nicely Here is a link to the sydney it has a 12" strap drop http://shop.kooba.com/Sydney/pd/np/138/p/96528.html or the Kooba alex http://shop.kooba.com/Alex/pd/c/117/np/117/p/96503.html
	__________________ Grey Bird Digs Style Blog HHHotties show your pets thread 49 Square Miles (SQ MI) Handbag Thread

Sep 30th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#60
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: MN & IT Posts: 3,159	or what about dooney.. I know allot of people don't like dooney but I still do.. They make fantastic work bags.. Here are a few that work well http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCt...?section=44858 http://cgi.ebay.com/DOONEY-BOURKE-BR...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com/Dooney-Bourke-Re...d=p3286.c0.m14 Alto leathers are the best of the dooneys.. They are sturdy and hold up over time... and they don't have annoying look at me patterns on them LOL
	__________________ Grey Bird Digs Style Blog HHHotties show your pets thread 49 Square Miles (SQ MI) Handbag Thread

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