Leave it to Sondra Roberts to come up with yet another affordable but striking bag. In some ways, SR Squared by Sondra Roberts reminds me of Jessica Simpson’s handbag line because of the stylish styles offered at easily attainable price tags. Both brands also use a lot of synthetic leather material to keep the prices down.
Some of SR Squared’s purses, though, are more offbeat and eyecatching than many of Jessica Simpson’s. Like the Ruffle Satchel, the style of this Ombre Mermaid Hobo is meant to be unexpected and unique. It’s the kind of handbag that you can’t wear with everything but will most certainly be the only one around when you do carry it.
The Mermaid Hobo earns its name from the round faux leather pieces that lay on top of each other in rows, creating the appearance of a mermaid’s scaley fin. The green color has an ombre effect that also mimics the look of the mythical creature and brings out the slight texture on the synthetic material.
It’s hard to see the shape of this handbag because of the “scales”, but the Mermaid Hobo is slim and flat with a slight flair at the bottom. The single strap seems like it would be comfortable enough, although the wrapped top seems like it could cut into the shoulder if you’re carrying too many heavy items for an extended period of time. I do like the beaded detail on the handle, which reminds me of bubbles and adds to the Ombre Mermaid Hobo’s underwater theme.
More Features of the Ombre Mermaid Hobo
- 11.75 x 8 x 3 inches
- Single strap with 7.5 inch drop
- Zip top closure
