Dooney's New Hayden Bag... Whatcha think?

My daughter has wanted this bag since it first came out. She is 16 and I was not going to spend $500 on that bag (even though it is really nice.) When I found out it was on sale, I decided it would be a great gift. She has large white bag. She hasn't used it yet, but I will try to test it out later today and report back. I was really pleased with the quality and the overall look of the bag. I wouldn't mind having one myself!
 
Just bought a small Hayden bag in Mink at Nordie's for $224. Not a practical, every day bag, but it sure is beautiful. Took the HP tag off and clipped on my Coach Legacy Lipgloss charm.
 
I like the size.

It's cute for other ppl. I could imagine ppl liking it.
Way too shiny for my taste--that's what kills it for me.
I hate shiny bags about as much as I hate shiny weave!:tdown:

Maybe my opinion would change if I saw the bag for myself in the store..
 
I love the small Hayden bag, but it seems like it would be hard to get in and out of, with the top being smaller than the bottom. I've picked it up and put it back down again so many times at Nordies. It just dropped to $224, too. Maybe if it goes down to 75% off!!!!