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Home » Fashion » Bags » One for the road : My First (and Second) Oroton items

One for the road : My First (and Second) Oroton items

January 10, 2010 Paris B 33 Comments

Just before the year ended I managed to slip in one more bag – just 😉 Courtesy of a bag buddy Down Under, I scored an Oroton Alpine Hobo leather bag at a sale and my personal shopper picked up my first Oroton bag for me. Distance shopping at its best!

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Thing is, I ended up with not just 1 but 2 Oroton pieces as I found out when I collected my bag from my “courier”.

Oroton is an Australian brand likened to Coach. Prices are about the same as that of Coach though the designs are a little more sedate. The leather feels buttery soft and supple and it makes a great everyday sort of bag. I can see why Tine and Geek love this brand. Incidentally, Tine, Beetrice and I now have the same bag (except mine’s white/cream and theirs are red)! LOL… talk about sharing great tastes! 😉

The distinctive part about the Alpine Hobo is the huge O Oroton logo in heavy metal. Strangely, the bag isn’t very big. I must admit to a bit of disappointment when I first saw it – it looked smaller than I expected. But once I’d filled it up with my stuff that I lug around everyday, I realised that its a bit of a paradox – larger inside than it looks outside. It even fits my monster wallet and camera! Lovely!

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The shoulder strap is a little short but it fits and sits on my shoulder well. If you are taller than I am (anything over 5′ 3″) or wear bulky clothing, you might want to size up.

The little red Oroton coin pouch is an unexpected Christmas gift that I adore. Its so amazingly soft yet large enough that I could squeeze my mobile phone in there if I have to. Fits some money, credit cards and coins so its something I can carry around when I don’t want to lug my monster of a wallet. I’m weaning myself off carrying too much junk in my handbag (my shoulders can’t take too much abuse anymore) so this little bag is a perfect way to start.

And as to why I got it in white, a girl just can’t have too many white bags! Hell to care for but they look good with almost every outfit. Try it and see!

So I went from 0 Oroton to 2 Oroton in a blink of an eye. The Oroton website ships internationally and I believe they are currently only available in Australia. If you catch them during a sale, its worth checking out and picking up something in leather. Otherwise, at retail, its a little pricey.

So, are you going “Oro… what?!” or have you heard of this brand? 🙂

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. KittyCat says

    January 10, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Morning! Love the simple and sleek design…I may check out Oroton as I’m looking for a satchel 🙂 Sigh, Mums like us can’t carry shoulder bags yet LOL

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:28 pm

      Hi KittyCat

      Perhaps a baby bag satchel? 🙂 There’s a cute one on the site

      Reply
  2. Shanghainese Dumpling says

    January 10, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Very nice bag !!! 🙂 I’ve got a Oroton too in the creamy colour but that was from years ago I think I like yours better hehe 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:29 pm

      Hiya Shanghainese Dumpling

      How have you been? I can already tell I’m on a slippery slope with Oroton! hehe… I think the one I got is still on sale online 😉

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  3. germaine says

    January 10, 2010 at 10:56 am

    U didn’t tell us how much it cost…

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:30 pm

      Hi Germaine

      Its AUD345 (RM1,104) full price. During sales the price fluctuates between 30-50% off

      Reply
  4. Tine says

    January 10, 2010 at 11:43 am

    The Oroton you bought, *I think*, is the medium-sized one, which is the similar to Bea and mine’s. There’s actually a large-sized one 😛

    I went from 0 Oroton end of 2008 to 5 Orotons to date. Obsessed much? 😛

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:31 pm

      Hey Tine

      Yep! There’s one larger one but budget did not permit 😛 I’m glad I got this size though. Stops me from carrying everything but the kitchen sink 🙂

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  5. Jessica says

    January 10, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    I love Orotons!! SO so soft and i love the designs..! But I have yet to buy one for meself…always snatch it from me mum..LOL!

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      Hiya Jessica

      I found the designs a little on the simple side in general but they are well made and great quality for the price. Perhaps its time to save up for one of your own? 😉

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  6. rinnah says

    January 10, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I like how soft it feels… was touching Bee’s Oroton since I sat next to her… hehe… 😛

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:32 pm

      Hey Rinnah

      Hehe… yeah its surprisingly very soft

      Reply
  7. geekchic says

    January 10, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Tine, that’s the smallest one. Stick to buying during sale….. 🙂

    PB, don’t worry, I assure you, Oroton WILL be a slipperyslope, HAHA!

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      Hey Geekchic

      If I go bankrupt, I’d only have you to blame 😉

      Reply
  8. Melissa says

    January 10, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    i have an Oroton wallet, comes with a keychain and a piece of scarf too! The scarf is so silky and soft! =D

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:33 pm

      Hiya Melissa

      Uhoh… now you got me curious about their scarfs! 😉 Lucky for me I’m not very good with those hehe…

      Reply
  9. Nikki says

    January 10, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    I haven’t heard about the brand but that is one kind of bag I would definitely purchase! Perfect size !!!! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      Hiya Nikki

      Its a little smaller than what I’m used to but yes its a perfect size indeed! 😉

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  10. Shay says

    January 10, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Hi Paris!!! I’m into slouchy bags now!! And this looks like a nice shape and size for me. Would you mind to post the bottom view and inside view???

    I’m seriously considering it. 😀

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:34 pm

      Hi Shay

      Oh quick! Its on sale now! LOL… Look online. I’ll try to post pictures if I have the time soon.

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  11. Deana says

    January 11, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I love Oroton! Nice designs

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  12. prettybeautiful says

    January 11, 2010 at 9:00 am

    so nice!!!!! saw bee carrying it that day, totally gorgeous!

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:35 pm

      Hey prettybeautiful

      Hehe… yep I love her colour too!

      Reply
  13. Nabilla says

    January 11, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    One more fan of Oroton right here too! I was in Australia during the pre-christmas season and they were having 30% storewide at some point and their latest season is awesome awesome awesome! love it!

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:36 pm

      Hiya Nabilla

      LOL… I’m so glad to find similar fans of Oroton! Wish I could visit the store in person to see the collections for myself – one day I hope!

      Reply
  14. beetrice says

    January 12, 2010 at 11:17 am

    LOL, yup, got the exact same one in the shade of your pouch! 😉 looks like you’re going white while I’m going red instead…*winks*

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:36 pm

      Hey Beetrice

      No choice – they ran out of red in the store else we’d be bag twins LOL 😀

      Reply
  15. All Women Stalker says

    January 12, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Looks really classy! I wonder if Ororton has a line of luggage? I want to get one for my mom

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    • ParisB says

      January 12, 2010 at 5:38 pm

      Hi there

      I don’t recall luggage being stocked online (www.oroton.com) but I guess there’s no harm looking

      Reply
  16. Monstro says

    January 13, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I just saw this! Oroton?? Blast from the past! My mom used to have an Oroton purse–one of those silver shiny chain-linky looking things? I love what you bought, excellent buy! MUST RESIST LOOKING AT WEBSITE…

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  17. Josephine says

    June 3, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Hey guys I just purchased this little Hobo a couple of days ago and can I say its the best. I am just so surprised as to how much you can fit in it and I also got an Oroton wallet :). They are worth the price you pay girls they are very good quality and will last you for years.

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  18. Toh Anne says

    April 19, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    so glad to see Oroton fans here,,, cos comparatively it is not widely known here in Malaysia,,,, simple and nice plus not too heavy on the pockets,, look our for sales in Oz land,, and I believe there is a store in Pavillion..

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