Strathberry bags??

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Hi, ladies - could really use your help. Ordered my first Strathberry midi tote. Was torn between this one and the Tan Bridle. Went with this one since the husband loved this one too. Once I got it, wasn't too sure. I like this one too, don't get me wrong. It's a gorgeous gray with tan/white. And GHW. Just not sure.

Seemed like the Tan Bridle was more of a neutral and would've gone with everything. And since Strathberry doesn't offer free returns from the US, is it worth spending over a $100 to ship it back to get the other one? Or just return it?

Keep it or return? Help, please. Haha!

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I have had my eye on it for ages and can’t find any reviews… I think it’s beautiful but would love to know how it holds up…
I actually just ordered the regular Mosaic bag. I thought about doing the tote but it seemed a little too similar to my Bayswater. So I decided -- just for once -- not to buy the big-a** bag. I don't currently have anything medium-sized in a light color and this model seems just big enough to get most of my stuff in there. Plus, the magnetic closure seems nice and unfussy. I like simple, secure closures that I can manage one-handed. I do wish it had feet but I can live without them since I don't see a white/cream bag becoming my daily driver.

To answer your question, I've only seen one review of the regular Mosaic and none for the other sizes. The reviewer had just bought it but hypothesized that the flap could become creased if you use it daily and lift it up all the way (against the handle) and that if you overstuff it and carry it by the handle, the sides could stretch. For these reasons, I opted for the Oat color -- if either of those things do happen, they'd be less likely to show in white/cream.

This will be my second Strathberry. My navy Midi Tote looks fine after four months, though it is also not a daily driver.
 
So I took a look at Strathberry's new Dome bags online last night. It's like a LV Alma GM knocked up a Midi Tote and I think I like it. Especially at half the price of a canvas Alma and with a strap included. Ordered it in chestnut with vanilla stitching.

I don't use my Midi Tote as much as I anticipated because the frame shape and magnets limit the capacity somewhat. If you overstuff it vertically, it won't snap/stay shut. This one's got a zipper instead so that may negate those issues.
 
I thought that the signature bar from Strathberry was very unique. But my husband sent me a link to this brand. Their Music Cases all have this same bar. Only this brand is much older. Have ever heard of another brand that also uses a bar on their bags?

But I still love my Strathberry bags anyway. :lol:
 
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