Review on Classy Yet Practical: Frye Melissa Leather Hobo - Your Perfect Everyday Companion by Melanie Harris

Pros: Perfect sized bag - truly - I've been looking for a hobo with the right kind of shoulder strap AND crossbody strap, that will hold what I want, without looking like I'm trying to carry out the store, if you know what I mean! My 13" Macbook fits well, with plenty of room for my large wallet, phone, small make-up bag, etc.Weight is really good - not too heavy, but clearly a quality, leather itemSmell: like a tack room. That's a good thing - if you're looking for leather!Packaging: Exceedingly good shipping/packaging. Bag was uber protected, inside and out, came with dust cover, filled with paper to maintain shape, and Every. Single. Inch. including the handle, was wrapped to prevent any scratching during shipping.Snap closure: while zippers are more secure, I actually really like this feature and hope it holds out!Cons: Cost prohibitive. I'm not brand-name obsessed, and looked around for similar bags, but the size was always off, so I came back to this one. Jealous of those that wrote reviews mentioning they got this bag in the $200 range - that seems a much more fair price, honestly.Cognac Color: I wish it was just a tiny bit lighter, but it's still very classy and shiny and will weather well. I plan to keep it conditioned.Lining: Not the cute striped pattern as advertised - just plain grey. Which is fine, but I feel like if you're paying nearly $400 for a bag, you should deliver what is described.Overall, given I feel this bag will last and I can use it for many purposes, and it will look great forever, I will justify the price and keep it.