Oh, thank you so much. I did talk to my SA yesterday after she came back from vacation and she loves the shimmer sophia the browner one, either style. She said a number of years ago they made something like that but it was quilted and it was beautiful. Surprisingly enough there are a lot of people who have neck and disc problems at all ages. Surgeons like to operate, but there are other options first. An orthothopedist article I read strongly suggests lighter weight bags for most women. He said no more than two lbs filled. LOL, impossible. Some of my bags weigh almost 2 1/2 empty so how in the world do you do that? It goes on to say to shift your bag from hand , to arm to shoulder and do not wear it in the same place all day. Crossbody is recommended as well for all of you Coachies that like them. Anyway, we buy what we like and only switch if we have to . Next time I try a bag I am going to stay in the store a while and walk around with it and then try it for at least 3 days home before untagging it. Thank you again. !!!! Have a nice day!!!Good Morning, I must admit I really feel your pain. I am having to reconsider my bags also due to weight. And I am experiencing back pains too. The Madison Shimmer drawstring and Sophia are awesome. They are much lighter than the Marielle for sure, hands down.
