I think it really depends what you plan on having in the bag when you use it. If it's going to be an everyday kind of bag and you're going to put more than a wallet, lip balm and sunglasses, then the Alexa may not be as floppy as expected.
I recently got a regular Alexa and noticed that if it's even a third full, it isn't floppy. For example, if I have a sunglasses case, credit card case, dog leash, tissues, Wet Ones, small camera and a pen, it looks and feels fairly firm when closed, yet still has a lot more room for a book, pencil case, scarf, maybe more. If you can get to a shop with the Alexa, ask if you can put some stuff in it and find a mirror!
I have both and they hold a pretty similar amount of stuff.
I have these both but to me the SBS is more hard wearing and than the alexa.
Size wise they r more or less the same although the alexa is slightly spacious and bigger but having said that i wouldnt stuff the alexa too much due to its delicate nature, my recommendation ; buy both !!
Ok, that's good. I see that you are from Edinburgh, do you think the Mulberry store has a good selection there?
I think it really depends what you plan on having in the bag when you use it. If it's going to be an everyday kind of bag and you're going to put more than a wallet, lip balm and sunglasses, then the Alexa may not be as floppy as expected.
I recently got a regular Alexa and noticed that if it's even a third full, it isn't floppy. For example, if I have a sunglasses case, credit card case, dog leash, tissues, Wet Ones, small camera and a pen, it looks and feels fairly firm when closed, yet still has a lot more room for a book, pencil case, scarf, maybe more. If you can get to a shop with the Alexa, ask if you can put some stuff in it and find a mirror!
For me personally, the SBS - when worn crossbody or on the shoulder by the strap, I'm not too keen on the handles staying upright, so the only option for me would be handheld. There's a picture in the Celebs thread of Emma Bunton wearing her fuschia SBS and the handles are down, which I don't like either. I don't know how she did that as every SBS I've seen, the handles are very much upright on their own.
I took a look at the thread you suggested and I'm surprised how much it does hold, thanks! I also saw your family picture and your SBS didn't look as tiny next to the regular Bays as I expected.
I do like the look of printed Alexa but now I'm more confused after looking how much SBS can hold.. Eek, I'm starting to think that I can't make this decision without actually seeing the bags in person, so maybe I'll take a trip to the UK, it's been a while since I've been there anyway
Oh, and thank you all for your help so far!
The bag I'm looking for would be the kind of bag I could take with me when I meet friends for coffee, go to the movies etc. I already have bags to take with me to lectures and so on (I'm a student), so this one would only have to fit my wallet, cosmetic pouch, sunglasses case, a moleskine diary, phone and keys, I think.
Trying how my things fit into the Alexa is a good idea, I hope they don't look at me funny if I ask that
A trip to the UK especially for Mulberry, sounds like just the kind of thing I would do!
The SA's are usually good at letting you try your things in a bag, to see how it all fits and I'm sure they are used to it too! It's a lot of money to spend so you need to know it will be suitable for your purpose!
A trip to the UK especially for Mulberry, sounds like just the kind of thing I would do!
The SA's are usually good at letting you try your things in a bag, to see how it all fits and I'm sure they are used to it too! It's a lot of money to spend so you need to know it will be suitable for your purpose!
Absolutely! Don't be shy to ask if you can put some stuff in the bag to see if it fits what you want it for - I do it everywhere and they always understand, it's just like trying on shoes. Good luck with what you choose!