I love me my Olsen twins...hehe

Suz, how about this bag?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Re.....25.c100338

Mr. Gaylene's quote is the best!

I was hoping to find these in my store, and the colors are indeed amazing, but I immediately noticed their size, and decided they were too big for me.....and I'm not often overwhelmed by the scale of a bag.

I am so glad to see this color, however -- yummy!

And I'm sad that Danier is gone......

Bummer on the bag, I agree with others, it's a great color but to large and unstructured for your style.

Am I the only one who doesn't see a problem here? I actually like this bag ALOT. Especially since you're looking for a bag to carry laptop & tons of other stuff around. You aren't really looking for a *small* bag.

I'll confess though. I own 3 bags like this one here and I use them similarly. I also use them for traveling (can fit in so much) and sometimes for street shopping where I'm gonna buy little knick knacks and can just stuff them all in my bag. In summer, I'll even use it for a movie/lunch outing Coz I can comfortably stuff a lightweight shrug inside.

Like you, I'm most comfortable with medium sized structured handbags. But this size *has* it's own merits. Just my opinion, though. Put in your own stuff and see how large & heavy the bag feels then.

Thanks, Manny -- that's what I will do.

By the way, someone asked if it was heavy. I would say no, it is surprisingly light for a leather bag of this size! It feels really nice.

Perhaps I am blinded by how fantastic you look in the gilet, but I totally agree with Manny in this case. A bag that can accommodate a laptop will never be proportional on a smaller woman. Yes, perhaps it's a bit of a "statement" but to my eye it looks great on you and you wear it perfectly.

Ummm, maybe you need to get a smaller laptop?

DD and I struggle with the size issue too since I'm 5' 1" and she's maybe 5' 2" with smaller bones. The bags that Nordies describes as *medium* are about as large as we can go without looking overwhelmed. Perhaps we need an entourage to carry our stuff?

I'm a believer in having a variety of bags but, as Eliza said, this bag looks like it has a wide bottom. That may just be the stuffing. Otherwise it looks like a hobo. I'd like to see it with what you would usually carry in it. Right now it looks like it overpowers you. The wide bottom will knock stuff off shelves or cause people to think you are bumping into them when in tight places and narrow aisles. ( Don't ask how I know this!).

I looked at the pics before reading your thoughts on the bag and immediately thought the bag was too large for your frame. It's a gorgeous color, though.

Hahahah, Joy -- too funny. Maybe we can be our own entourage and just bump everybody else out of the picture!!

We'll be the Little Big Bag Ladies.

I have been thinking about this bag now that I realized it is tHis big. I wasn't interested at all when I thought it was just a regular hobo bag size. LOL.

I agree the bag looks enormous on you. I also think it will look different with your own stuff in it, and that is the real test. I wouldn't rule it out till then. It is beautiful in every other way.

Gorgeous bag, gorgeous colour. Agreeing with everyone to try with your own stuff in it vs the stuffing which makes it look a bit too big. I think because you're tiny maybe a big bag that fits your needs should be less structured and more scrunchy (very technical term here) so it can collapse on your body a bit.

ETA I want this bag now

The color is great. Could you post pics without the stuffing and some of your stuff in the bag? I've actually been eyeing the port RM Regan satchel that crazyone posted from ebay. I think the stuffing is really distorting the look of the bag. Someone posted a review on the Nordstrom website that said, "Loved this bag but when I took the paper stuffing out of it, I discovered it doesn't have a structured bottom. Everything falls to one spot in the bag & when you set it down the bag falls into itself. Love the style but if you like a bag that will hold shape & like a structured bag this is not for you." So try it with your laptop and anything else you might carry--then see what you think. I love the look but am someone who also sometimes feels overwhelmed by the size of certain bags. That said I have been carrying a large hobo for years. On the "pro" side, it can carry a huge amount of stuff. The major "con" is that that it can seem like a black hole of disorganization. Maybe a purse organizer would help.

What a gorgeous bag in a gorgeous color! And it's big. And it looks great on you. Since you need to carry a lot, you obviously need a big bag, but if you feel like it's overwhelming you, it's not your bag.

Suz, I will start by saying I love big bags:). This photo reminded me of my most recent addition (pictured) from Oroton. It is a soft bag, and big-ish. Because it's soft and diet if moods to my body when carried in the shoulder it doesn't seem so big iykwim. My only question is can the strap be lengthened at all. Over your shoulder id like to see it hang a little lower.

psssssstttt.........take the stuffing out. It looks very fashionable.

Coming back to add: definitely try it with your stuff, but make sure you put the laptop in. I have this thing where I think laptops in hoboes look weird, since they are very rectangular and structured and therefore force the hobo to take on a rectangular shape when what it really wants to do is slouch.

Sorry - way late to answer your question. Yes, it zips across the top. And now all I see is you as an Olsen twin . Thanks Anna .

I'm a big bag gal! And this one has really nice lines.

It is on the big side, and I am not sure how this shape will look like with the laptop inside. Waiting for the pictures with yours stuff insteda of this bulky stuffing.
I just wanted to warn you about the color. It is gorgous color, no doubt. I liked it so much that I got the bag in the very similar shade. Thinking it will be so versatile, going with navy and gray and ... But thruth is, i don't find it so versatile. It looks great with all neutrals like in your pictures, but add additional color and it looks off. I am strugling to find additional peace like belt or shoes that will somehow bookend it. Whenever I try to wear this bag, there is always another bag that coordinates better with the outfit colorwise. And this one just sits unworn, causing me lot of grief. Of course, this is just my own expirience and may not apply to you at all.