Replacement bag decisions...

hannahjayne

hannahjayne

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Sep 13, 2010
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#1
Hi everyone, I'm a bit of a long term lurker, but a brand new poster, and i'd appreciate any help!

I took my year old Black Tumbled Sheep Shimmy in for a repair as the piping has worn away, leaving the frame exposed. I've been told they won't repair it as there's a flaw in the leather, and that I can have a refund or an exchange. My lovely Shimmy was a bargain at £400 from Cheshire Oaks. My only criteria is that it should close properly, fit an iPad, an A4 set of papers and general bits and bobs. I have a couple of oak bags that haven't done so well in the rain, so that's my only other consideration

So do I...
a) Keep the Shimmy, tidy it up a bit and carry on enjoying its perfect size and (otherwise) durability for work, shopping, travelling
b) Upgrade to one of the following:
- Black patent Bayswater for Mulberry
- Black oversize Alexa
- Gunmetal sparkle tweed Alexa

Help please! h xx

p.s. DH who is bankrolling this upgrade if it happens has suggested the patent bays is 'tacky' - just throwing that in the mix :nuts:
 
#4
As a lover of the black patent bays (on my wishlist) I would vote for that one. Would definitely say it's not tacky AT ALL, I think it's v.v.elegant

However... having said that the gunmetal alexa does look rather delish. But as we've all read, Alexa's aren't workhorses.
 
#5
You dont have to get patent to be good in the rain - my black NVT bays is a total workhorse and holds up fabulously in the rain....so would chocolate NVT too.

I would receommedn bays for wrok anyday - they are totally terrific for carrying laptops, netbooks and papers....good luck and let us know what you get.
 
#6
PS maybe get DH to see the patent bays..... i do not like patent leather bags at all but the black bays in patent really is very smart.....that said i still prefer the NVT. But he may be won round when he sees the patent irl.
 
#8
he's seen the photos on the mulberry website. I swear, it's the first time he's had an opinion on anything bag related. Good point re black and chocolate NVTs - but if I go for the apple one it's just in patent black or oak - would still quite like the option to take my MacBook out and about if needs be.
 
#9
Hi hannahjayne and welcome! Although I love the Alexa I don't think it is the right bag for what you want to carry. The bays would do all the heavy lifting though. Have you thought of the printed veg tanned bays? I think they look very smart and the black would be great in the winter. I see your Shimmy is black too so maybe you like black bags? - I love them too!

And keep posting now that you've started!!!
 
#13
*Twinkle Pink* said:
welcome to the forum! I am drooling over the alexas on .com as i type! Although they may not be the best for carrying a lot! My bays can carry all the above no problem!
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I know - I think I've got caught up in the Alexa hype, and I can see myself not settling for the 'sensible' option! I flipping love that sparkle tweed, but I don't have a great track record of taking care of expensive handbags - hence me thinking the black patent might be a good idea!
 
#15
I recommend black or chocolate NVT bays.... if you are not too careful with your bags, I think patent would be scuffed and scratched quite easily. Alternatively, if you keep your Shimmy, have Mulberry offered you any kind of partial refund to compensate?
 
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