Here's my thread when I got my Chocolate Nico. I am only 5'4" and I definitely don't think it is overwhelming. The leather on this line of bags is nothing short of amazing; so soft and squishy~ it literally molds to your body. There are some modelling pix in the thread. Check it out and see what you think!
http://forum.purseblog.com/hayden-harnett/uh-oh-guess-what-new-chocolate-nico-me-347084.html