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I’m curious... how are you enjoying your astra hobo? Has a thin flap, one handle and no outside pocket.... honestly curious because I also think I figure out a few principles but then again I wonder if I actually in the end care as much as how much wow factor the bag has in my eyes ya know?
Sorry. Things have been hectic here and I just now saw this. The hobo is really gorgeous, and the flap flips back out of the way so that is not problem. But I find myself reaching for others, sigh. It is a little early to tell if it will stay or not. Not all of my bags are my “ ideal” ones as described above, e.g., the Sabrina. I love it and have ordered another one in the new leather.
 
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Sorry. Things have been hectic here and I just now saw this. The hobo is really gorgeous, and the flap flips back out of the way so that is not problem. But I find myself reaching for others, sigh. It is a little early to tell if it will stay or not. Not all of my bags are my “ ideal” ones as described above, e.g., the Sabrina. I love it and have ordered another one in the new leather.
If you're ever looking to rehome it (I also saw in an earlier post that you're considering rehoming your verona little minerva) - you have an interested buyer right here! ;)

Out of curiosity though, and for my own reference when ordering bags in the future, what is it about your verona hobo that makes you reach for other bags instead?
 
If you're ever looking to rehome it (I also saw in an earlier post that you're considering rehoming your verona little minerva) - you have an interested buyer right here! ;)

Out of curiosity though, and for my own reference when ordering bags in the future, what is it about your verona hobo that makes you reach for other bags instead?
I am not sure how to answer because it is a great bag. The size, leather and style are fabulous. I think I am just tired right now from hrs and hrs of cooking, decorating, wrapping on and on and on. So I tend to grab my open, extra lightweight bags. And every time my daughter comes home from Vegas she leaves with at least two bags.
 
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I am not sure how to answer because it is a great bag. The size, leather and style are fabulous. I think I am just tired right now from hrs and hrs of cooking, decorating, wrapping on and on and on. So I tend to grab my open, extra lightweight bags. And every time my daughter comes home from Vegas she leaves with at least two bags.
Sorry to hear that, it’s an overwhelming time, coupled with all the holiday stuff going on, must be exhausting. Hope you get to take some time for yourself and recharge :flowers:

I understand what you mean about not knowing what it is sometimes that makes something work and not work, even if they tick off all the criteria. So far, out of the very limited amount of MM bags that I’ve tried, the ones I love and would reach for over and over again are the Little Minerva, Calista midi, and Little Muse. I did not love the Sabrina midi, but to be fair I didn’t give it enough chance yet. I hope with the additional MM bags coming my way, that most (if not all) of them will work well for me.
 
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Sorry to hear that, it’s an overwhelming time, coupled with all the holiday stuff going on, must be exhausting. Hope you get to take some time for yourself and recharge :flowers:

I understand what you mean about not knowing what it is sometimes that makes something work and not work, even if they tick off all the criteria. So far, out of the very limited amount of MM bags that I’ve tried, the ones I love and would reach for over and over again are the Little Minerva, Calista midi, and Little Muse. I did not love the Sabrina midi, but to be fair I didn’t give it enough chance yet. I hope with the additional MM bags coming my way, that most (if not all) of them will work well for me.
Lol and the three that you love do not work for me! Thank goodness Marco has lots of different styles to choose from.
 
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Sorry to hear that, it’s an overwhelming time, coupled with all the holiday stuff going on, must be exhausting. Hope you get to take some time for yourself and recharge :flowers:

I understand what you mean about not knowing what it is sometimes that makes something work and not work, even if they tick off all the criteria. So far, out of the very limited amount of MM bags that I’ve tried, the ones I love and would reach for over and over again are the Little Minerva, Calista midi, and Little Muse. I did not love the Sabrina midi, but to be fair I didn’t give it enough chance yet. I hope with the additional MM bags coming my way, that most (if not all) of them will work well for me.
I bought a midi Sabrina when they first were introduced by MM in cameo rose merino and I used it a couple of times and decided I did not love it. Having said that I did not give it enough of a chance. So I sold it and replaced it with a cameo rose Angelica which I absolutely love. But I really missed the midi Sabrina style so I have bought a midi Sabrina in black merino with gun metal hardware. I found that I really do like the style as it is such a fun and different as well as unique style.
 
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I bought a midi Sabrina when they first were introduced by MM in cameo rose merino and I used it a couple of times and decided I did not love it. Having said that I did not give it enough of a chance. So I sold it and replaced it with a cameo rose Angelica which I absolutely love. But I really missed the midi Sabrina style so I have bought a midi Sabrina in black merino with gun metal hardware. I found that I really do like the style as it is such a fun and different as well as unique style.
I agree, Sabrina is such a unique style with lots of character. I think the reason why I don't reach for it as much is because it's too ladylike, elegant, and refined for me :biggrin: the same thing with Astra satchel, I love all of the reveals here, it's probably one of the most beautiful MM bags that I've seen, but I couldn't really picture myself wearing such an elegant and exquisite style. I would probably get an Astra crossbody at some point. Most of my bags are the slouchy rugged drapey type (hence me liking brass HW @Fancyfree :biggrin: ), and I really think I should spice up my collection a bit.
 
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I bought a midi Sabrina when they first were introduced by MM in cameo rose merino and I used it a couple of times and decided I did not love it. Having said that I did not give it enough of a chance. So I sold it and replaced it with a cameo rose Angelica which I absolutely love. But I really missed the midi Sabrina style so I have bought a midi Sabrina in black merino with gun metal hardware. I found that I really do like the style as it is such a fun and different as well as unique style.
I did the same thing and sold it. The I bought this one and discovered I love it. But my tastes have changed significantly since I started my bag journey.
 
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I agree, Sabrina is such a unique style with lots of character. I think the reason why I don't reach for it as much is because it's too ladylike, elegant, and refined for me :biggrin: the same thing with Astra satchel, I love all of the reveals here, it's probably one of the most beautiful MM bags that I've seen, but I couldn't really picture myself wearing such an elegant and exquisite style. I would probably get an Astra crossbody at some point. Most of my bags are the slouchy rugged drapey type (hence me liking brass HW @Fancyfree :biggrin: ), and I really think I should spice up my collection a bit.
There are bag-designs I love. Then there are leathers I love.
I spend weeks, months, trying to match the two.
Without the (in my eyes) perfect marriage, I just wont wear the bag :sad:.

My current wishlist contains leathers, no bags:hrmm:.
One category is "currently unavailable leathers" that I feel belong to spesific bag designs.
The other category is available leathers that I love but that I seem unable to find the right design for...

I have a Sabrina Midi in Deep Purple Cuoio Toscano. For me, this is the perfect marriage :heart:. Rustic elegance?
Within a day of receiving her I ordered a full sized Sabrina in the same leather :rolleyes:! I'm expecting her in the end of January.
 
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