Oh wow, Flipflopgal - your Hazelnut looks way more structured! Maybe it has more stuff inside/is newer than mine?
The first two photos are with my usual load of junk within (the bag's generally about half full), and the third is with the bag almost empty - in which case it puddles down entirely. Again, the leather's not soft to the touch, more of a slicker feel due to the glaze, but it's still supple enough to puddle.
And, Susan - you might want to keep a lookout on ebay for the "caramel" color, which is (if I remember correctly) a soft, supple, distressed, lighter version of hazelnut, with the old hardware and the tassels. I *think.* Someone correct me if I'm wrong
but, just to throw this in, IMO the new hardware looks amaaazing with the Hazelnut. The combination is actually what got me into the MABs in the first place - the glinting gold complements the luscious caramel perfectly.
Hope you find something you love!