I wanted a shoulder bag that could be:
Versatile enough to be worn casually or dressed up
Big enough to fit put my wallet, makeup and cell phone
Well made & Sturdy with soft leather
Adjustable & detachable straps so I can wear it many ways
I ordered this Botkier Valentina Shoulder bag during the Bloomingdale F&F event hoping it would be the perfect shoulder bag that would fulfill all attributes I'm looking for. I wanted to love this bag, but it just missed the mark by a bit. I wished the straps were adjustable and detachable. I think this bag would look nice if the straps were shorter when worn as a shoulder bag. It would have been great if the straps can be removed so I can carry it as a clutch. I also wore it as a cross-body (see below), but I think it would looked better if the straps could be adjusted to be longer. I'm going to return this bag and keep looking for my perfect shoulder bag.
What do you think? Love it, hate it or just okay?
Wearing:
ASOS PETITE Exclusive Body-Conscious Dress In Yokopop Print. Size Petite US1. Dress was shortened by about 2". (same style dress in Tropical print)
F21 Necklace. (similar here)
H&M Denim Jacket. Size 2. (similar here)
Sandals (no brand). (similar here)
Ouu I love the fit and print of your ASOS dress. Might have to add that to my wishlist for now...
ReplyDeleteNot crazy about the bag, but that dress is beautiful on you!
ReplyDeleteI'm not wild about the bag, but I love the rest of your outfit. :)
ReplyDeleteThe bag is a bit... ehh. It just looks big and rectangular.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can make that dress casual with the jean jacket! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteyoure right. just ok. there are better out there, right? im looking for the same type of bag with no luck.
ReplyDeletei actually really like the bag :) it's very simple and chic! reminds me of something anh from 9to5 chic would use!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't really like it – it's too big and and kind of floppy looking. I wish they made clutch/shoulder bags that had adjustable straps because I always find they're too long for petite people.
ReplyDeletePing! I think you should keep looking for that 'perfect bag'. I really like the dressed down version of this outfit!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a really nice classic bag but I agree with you, I really like to have adjustable straps especially for petites like us!
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks nice, but it's kind big for you! Looks almost like a school bag!
ReplyDeleteErm, I know I'm supposed to be looking at your bag and but I'm looking at your gorgeous outfit instead :) LOVE how you paired that print with the chains!
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks amazing on you!
ReplyDeletexo, Abbey (District Dress Up)
http://abbeybrandon.blogspot.com/
I'm going to J. Crew Factory Sunday - do you want me to look for the paisley dress in store for you?
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ReplyDeleteyou look amazing in this. I ordered the yellow version and it made me look like a sausage so i returned it. LOL.
ReplyDeletei dont like the bag! but yes that dress does look lovely with jean jacket too =)
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