If there’s one thing becoming a mother taught me, it’s that all purses are not created equal. I have a fairly extensive purse collection, but that’s because different occasions really do require different bags! And no matter what type of bag I need on any given day, I want it to be high quality, fashionable and original. So when MEIDUM gave me the chance to review its gorgeous leather LIZZY purse, I was pretty excited. MEIDUM offers handcrafted leather bags in a variety of styles created in beautiful Bedford, Nova Scotia. This hobo bag looked like it would be perfect for a “day bag” when I had plans to be out of the house a fair bit and I was eager to put it to the test.
The purse arrived just before the boys and I left for North Dakota and I decided to bring it along to use during the day. One of the things I noticed first about this purse was its Cognac colour. I have to admit, the reddish-brown shade is not one that I would have chosen on my own when buying a purse, but the rich colour of leather was both beautiful and versatile when I saw it in person. It went well with almost all my outfits and is definitely one of those timeless colours that will look great for years to come.
The highlight of this bag for me was its different organizational options. In addition to a zipped outer pocket that I used to hold my keys, there are various separated areas in the large main compartment to help keep my gear organized. I tend to carry quite a bit in my purse, so having dividers in a bag is something that’s essential to me. One side of the bag features a zippered inner pocket that I used for change and my credit card. The other side contains one large and one small open pouch. The large pouch I used to keep my smartphone easily accessible. The small pouch was quite deep and made an ideal spot for my sunglasses.
The inner material of this bag has a soft, suede-like feel to it, which I appreciated since it meant delicate items like my sunglasses would be protected from scratches in the soft pockets. And while the bag doesn’t look especially large, the main pocket is actually incredibly roomy and easily accommodated my wallet, identification, makeup and other gear with room to spare. Since I acquired quite a few pamphlets along the way, I really appreciated having a bag that was light to carry, but still roomy enough to fit all the extra material I was gathering. In fact, on a few occasions I was even able to fit my DSLR camera into the hobo bag along with my other essentials!
To top off the bag’s functionality, the LIZZY comes with an optional crossbody strap that can be clipped on in place of the traditional short strap. This is one of the features that I absolutely adore in a bag so I was very excited to see that I had that option with this purse. The included crossbody strap is nice and thick with an adjustable length, which makes it very comfortable to wear. My only real minor annoyance with the bag was that I found the large main zipper to be a little stiff at times, likely because it was a solid metal zipper meant for heavy-duty use. I solved the problem by applying a bit of uncoloured candle wax to the zipper and now it glides beautifully.
MEIDUM wants you to have the chance to experience one of its beautiful bags too, so the company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own LIZZY hobo bag in Cognac, a $158 value! To enter to win, just take a look at the MEIDUM Etsy shop and leave a blog comment about which purse you would most love to own.
For an everyday bag or a day bag on a vacation, the LIZZY bag from MEIDUM is such an ideal choice for me. It’s lightweight so that I can carry it all day without feeling weighed down, it’s roomy enough to pack up with all the gear I might need and it looks gorgeous with almost all my favourite outfits. Find this bag and other gorgeous handmade leather purses and bags online at MEIDUM and see which one is the perfect choice for you!
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Dreena says
I like this one: Red leather hobo bag – leather hobo purse, $196.14 CAD.
Thanks.
Tricia Hope says
I like the JOIE in eggplant,thanks for the chance!
Giveaway Junkie says
I was going to choose the red one too but grey is my #1. I would love to have the LIZZY.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/189831305/leather-hobo-bag-lizzy-choose-your?ref=shop_home_active_2
Heather says
Love this purse!
Taylor Closet says
I also love the Leather purse, JOLIE . NICE!
Melinda L. says
I would love to have the eggplant Leather purse – JOLIE
Ashley says
Leather hobo bag – LIZZY in Gray
Corry L. says
I would love the Dark Brown Leather Tote Bag!
tanyab79 says
Leather tote bag – Flamingo – Italian leather shoulder bag
jan says
Yellow leather cross body bag -MAX- yellow leather hobo bag
Meagan P says
Grey leather bag
BlessedTA says
Leather hobo bag, leather purse, leather shoulder bag MAX in burgundy
joanne darrell says
I like the dark brown leather bag.
Jennifer Veenstra says
What one wouldn’t I choose way to hard of a choice!!! The one pictured here is probably my favorite though! Hobo it is!!
ivy pluchinsky says
I really like this one https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/105233700/leather-hobo-bag-leather-purse-leather?ref=shop_home_active_15
Kelly says
I love the Leather hobo bag, leather purse, leather shoulder bag MAX in burgundy 😀 Simply Gorgeous
Toby says
In love with the Leather handbag – JOLIE – in yellow!
vanessa foster says
love them all
stephen gordon says
Love this purse for my outstanding wife. thanks for the chance.
Michelle Michaud says
I love the Leather Shoulder Bag – Lizzy! Black
Monique L.S. says
I would choose the Grey leather shoulder bag.
Gizele says
I like the Leather hobo bag in black.
amber b says
Red leather messenger satchel – I love it because it won’t fall over but will hold things like pad and pencil (a few to keep kids occupied) and all the necessary things
Shelley H says
I really love them all but if I had to choose it would be Jolie or maybe Alex
Lisa G says
I’d love the lizzy in eggplant.
Debra Holloway says
They are all beautiful. I do really like the Leather shoulder bag – LIZZY- in blue.
Andrea B. says
I would love the Jolie in any colour! So beautiful!
Jill mckelvey says
Would love the dark brown leather one don’t have that color
kristen visser says
Dark brown leather tote bag – leather shoulder bag
krislyn roth says
I would love to have a leather handbag handmade – yellow
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/188706670/leather-handbag-leather-hobo-handbag?ref=shop_home_active_2
nicky says
love the Leather purse – JOLIE
ginette4 says
I like their messenger handbag
https://www.etsy.com/listing/115266806/leather-satchel-leather-messenger-bag?ref=shop_home_active_4
Sheryl B. says
this very bag the Lizzy sounds wonderful
Catharine says
The yellow leather cross body bag looks like fun!
PAMELA FEGAN says
Real smart style bag. I love it.
Rose Lefler says
I would love the grey leather Jolie bag.
Susan Spidle says
Leather purse – JOLIE
jay n says
the Lizzy leather shoulder bag!!! and all the others too.
Karen E HIll says
I am in love with this satchel bag https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/169090284/red-leather-messenger-satchel-leather?ref=shop_home_active_14 in RED LEATHER WOW
Kay Burke says
Lovely Jolie
Rosanne Robinson says
LOVE them all and choosing black
Florence C says
Love the leather purse Jolie
Lara D says
the JOLIE!!
Krista M says
Ooooh hook me up with a Jolie please! So many are beautiful it was hard to choose.
William Stewart says
Leather handbag – leather hobo handbag, leather handbag handmade – yellow leather bag!
Alison Braidwood says
I really like the burgundy leather hobo bag. Although I don’t think I’d say no to any of them.
Nicole says
My favourite is the Jolie in dark brown. That being said, I’d take any one – they’re all gorgeous!
Lynda Cook says
The Jolie brown leather bag is nice too, but so is all of them and i would take them all
Victoria Ess says
I’d love to have the Dark brown leather tote bag.
Linda K. says
I like the red leather hobo bag.
Celeste says
the Jolie bag in brown
Dayna Wilson says
The brown leather messenger bag.