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dollydaydream · Oct 31st, 2009, 07:40 AM

Yesterday I went back to Hoopers to have a proper look at the Somerset Satchels (the same as the one bought by Mrssmiff). Unfortunately I was seduced by my long time favourite, an oak Mitzy Messenger, so bought it and brought it home.

Although I'd tried it in the shop and thought it was ok, in the cold light of day I realised it's not for me. As I'm only around 4'10", it is way too long and even if I'd had extra holes punched in the strap I still wouldn't have been comfortable with it.

So today I took it back and came home with a black Somerset Satchel and a strong suspicion that I'll buying more in different colours, although might have to let some of my others go first to provide the funds!

Hard to give precise measurements with such a squashy bag, but the height is approx 28cm and the width around 30 - 32cm. Easily took my large wallet, organiser and largish paperback with room to spare. Just what I want. a roomy, but not too big, handsfree bag.

Tried to take some modelling pics but they were rubbish, you'll have to wait for someone else!

Must go outside and spray her now before the rain comes.

numnut · Oct 31st, 2009, 07:43 AM

How lovely - really taken with this style - well done you. Piccies please!

shopaholicmum · Oct 31st, 2009, 08:04 AM

I love the new somerset satchal - gorgeous bag, congrats!

Poppy bagfan · Oct 31st, 2009, 08:22 AM

Oh lovely dolly! I like both these styles....i can see that at 4'10 the satchel is much more suited to you....I think i can just get away with the Mitzy at 5'4, but i thought last night, amy shorter and i would not do so....

Really glad you got what you wanted in the end and i would love to see modelling pics too...xx

LovinMyMulberry · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:20 PM

Congratulations on your new bag .. this is certainly becoming a real fave on the forum!! Would love to see some pics if you have time?!

sarajane · Oct 31st, 2009, 01:18 PM

Congratulations on your satchel. I'm 5ft 3 and have the Mitzy messenger and it sits almost on the top of my thigh rather than my hip so I completely understand why it would have been way too long for you.
Some modelling pics would be great, mind you, I can talk, I still haven't done any of my last bag.

Ali-bagpuss · Oct 31st, 2009, 05:13 PM

Sorry the Mitzy Messenger is not the bag for you but at least you've now found 'your bag!'.

Oct 31st, 2009, 07:40 AM	#1
dollydaydream OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 504	Disappointment, but now I think I might have found my ideal bag! Yesterday I went back to Hoopers to have a proper look at the Somerset Satchels (the same as the one bought by Mrssmiff). Unfortunately I was seduced by my long time favourite, an oak Mitzy Messenger, so bought it and brought it home. Although I'd tried it in the shop and thought it was ok, in the cold light of day I realised it's not for me. As I'm only around 4'10", it is way too long and even if I'd had extra holes punched in the strap I still wouldn't have been comfortable with it. So today I took it back and came home with a black Somerset Satchel and a strong suspicion that I'll buying more in different colours, although might have to let some of my others go first to provide the funds! Hard to give precise measurements with such a squashy bag, but the height is approx 28cm and the width around 30 - 32cm. Easily took my large wallet, organiser and largish paperback with room to spare. Just what I want. a roomy, but not too big, handsfree bag. Tried to take some modelling pics but they were rubbish, you'll have to wait for someone else! Must go outside and spray her now before the rain comes.

Oct 31st, 2009, 07:43 AM	#2
numnut Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: If only! Posts: 417	How lovely - really taken with this style - well done you. Piccies please!
	__________________ Lavendar Phoebe & Rosemary Chocolate Lrg Anthony, Phoebe, Somerset Hobo & Purse Pink Patent Mabel Lipstick Pink A4 Roxanne Tote Purple Roxanne Canvas Turquoise Wash Bag Oak Mollie, Purse & Make up Bag Keyrings - Zodiac, silver & gold cracked hearts

Oct 31st, 2009, 08:04 AM	#3
shopaholicmum Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,491	I love the new somerset satchal - gorgeous bag, congrats!
	__________________ My Mulberry Collection ........ Oak Bayswater, Roxanne, Ledbury, Anthony, Phoebe, Smithfield, Choc Bayswater, Blenheim, Anthony, Somerset, Roxanne A4 tote, Langham Black Anthony, Mabel hobo Fuschia Roxanne A4 tote, Mabel Lightpink Mabel Bronze Julia Wishlist........ Nothing, pass me over the super-glue Rehomed : Mitzy Messenger

Oct 31st, 2009, 08:22 AM	#4
Poppy bagfan Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,677	Oh lovely dolly! I like both these styles....i can see that at 4'10 the satchel is much more suited to you....I think i can just get away with the Mitzy at 5'4, but i thought last night, amy shorter and i would not do so.... Really glad you got what you wanted in the end and i would love to see modelling pics too...xx
Poppy bagfan Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,677	__________________

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
LovinMyMulberry Mulberry Poppins Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Glasgow - Scotland Posts: 6,464	Congratulations on your new bag .. this is certainly becoming a real fave on the forum!! Would love to see some pics if you have time?!
	__________________ My Mulberries .. Rouge Noir Hair Calf Mitzy Hobo, Turquoise Mitzy Hobo, Rouge Noir Mitzy hobo, Black Maggie, Fawn Poppy Satchel, Black Maxi Mabel, Purple Araline, Blue Vinyl Roxanne Tote, Large Sand Mabel, Large Denim Bayswater , Antique Choc Poppy Hobo, Rose Soho Wishlist .. My large Poppy back (!!), some self control .. & a lottery win! I'll never let you part ... for you're always .. in my heart

Oct 31st, 2009, 01:18 PM	#6
sarajane Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 11,088	Congratulations on your satchel. I'm 5ft 3 and have the Mitzy messenger and it sits almost on the top of my thigh rather than my hip so I completely understand why it would have been way too long for you. Some modelling pics would be great, mind you, I can talk, I still haven't done any of my last bag.
	__________________ My Mulberries - burnt orange Daria hobo, purple Shimmy hobo, black Abigail shoulder, black Mitzy messenger, oak Mitzy hobo, turquoise Mitzy hobo, oak Hanover, tangerine Araline, black Somerset shoulder, red Ayanna, black Helier, teal/marine Milton clutch.

Oct 31st, 2009, 05:13 PM	#7
Ali-bagpuss Hermes,LV & Mulberry Joined: May 2007 Location: South Coast, England Posts: 11,442	Sorry the Mitzy Messenger is not the bag for you but at least you've now found 'your bag!'.

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