Did everyone have a nice weekend? There's only 10 days left in August. I am on a strict no-spend for the rest of the month since I broke my ban over the weekend for the Allbirds sale. 😆 Today's review is a bag I purchased a few months ago. The first time I saw this bag was back in 2021 in black. The leather was amazingly soft and very high quality. I was very impressed but wondered if maybe the size was too small for my needs. Flash forward to the spring of 2022 and Tory Burch released the same bag in a pretty pink shade called Meadowsweet. I needed to see it in person and could not resist placing an order. Spoiler alert- I fell in love and kept it the bag!
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
(Sadly, this color is currently sold out.)
also wearing J.Crew V-Neck Cotton-Cashmere Cardigan Heather Dove Size XX-Small
This satchel features a leather top handle with a four inch drop. It also comes with an adjustable crossbody strap. The clasp on the front of the bag is reminiscent of the Hermes Birkin and Kelly but without the flap closure. If I need a hands-free bag for the day, I will opt to use the crossbody strap. However it looks so cute when it's used as a hand held bag.
The front clasp can be left open or closed. I do leave it open when I need more room as it allows the bag to expand a little bit. It definitely looks more put together and neat when the clasp is buttoned up. The size is very proportionate for my petite frame and I find it to be quite flattering. Some bags will swallow me up, but this is just the perfect size. Seriously, how cute is it?
Let's take a look at the details of the bag.
There are O rings on the back of the bag to attach the crossbody strap. The hardware is gold and I love the dog leash clip. The leather is slightly pebbled but overall it is very smooth and soft.
I love the contrast stitching.
Adjustable strap with 5 holes.
The clasp is simple push/pull closure.
This bag is mini in size. It measures 7.5 inches wide, 6.5 inches high, and 4 inches deep. There is a main compartment that is divided into two sections. There is a small pocket with slots to hold a few cards. I can fit my pouch, card case, and key holder. My iPhone 12 Pro fits standing up. It's just slightly too wide for it to fit sideways. I can also throw in my AirPods and lip balm, but that's really it. The outside pockets I will usually stash receipts and other miscellaneous things.
There are also two side pockets lined in suede.
There are snaps to keep the main compartment closed from prying eyes.
The side of the bag is suede.
The bottom of the bag does not have any feet.
Overall, I give this bag 4 out of 5 stars. I took half a point off for not being able to fit my phone in sideways and another half point off for not having any feet on the bottom of the bag for the price of $648. When I first saw this bag back in 2021, it was priced at $598. Since then the price has increased this year, along with pretty much everything else. 😐 That said, I still recommend this cutie! Every time I take the bag out, I get a lot of compliments on how adorable it is. One day I would love to add a small version of this bag to my collection. That's it for me! Hope you all have a fantastic Monday!
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How cute is this bag?! The color is really lovely and I agree the size is proportionate for your petite frame. I don’t normally like gold hardware but the gold hardware on this bag complement the color Meadowsweet. Just wish the bag is slightly bigger so it can fit your phone sideways but other than that, it’s really a very chic small bag.
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Hi Andrea, It's almost perfect. But I could not resist how adorable it is even in this mini size. And you know pink is one of my favorite colors!
DeleteThat bag is stunning. A bit bigger would be a bit more practical. I do look at it from time to time on the Tory website, but it’s beyond my budget. Well, actually, I’m choosing to spend my money on travel once again. It’s been far too long!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I would love to travel more. It's just hard with 4 cats. We always need to find a sitter and even then one of my cats doesn't do well with any kind of stranger. It stresses her out so much. I have so many places I would love to visit though!
DeleteHave you looked on Poshmark? I switch bags so much I don’t mind buying second hand.
DeleteHi, yes I'm actually a big fan of second hand. Most of my bags are from ebay, TRR, Fashionphile, Poshmark and Vestaire Collective. Sometimes if I am really particular about the color and size and style and I can't find it on any of the second hand shops, I will get it brand new. It's very rare though. I would say 80% of my bags are second hand.
Deletehi Leslie! This bag reminds me of the Hermes Kelly bag, very classy! The small square design looks both cute and modern. I love the colour too! It would go well with any camel or grey outfits!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! It really does remind me of the Kelly bag. The small size is on my wish list. Not anytime soon though!
DeleteSo adorable Leslie! I love the color. I think even though the bag is small, it's quite thick so it can still fit a decent amount of stuff. I would love the next size up though.
DeleteThanks for the review, Cindy
Hi Cindy! Thanks, I agree it is a little small but I can make it work. I have the next size up on my wish list!
DeleteHmmm the price on the TB website is still 598.00
DeleteYeah, I do see some at 598, but there's also one at 648 and mine was also 648. Maybe it depends on the color.
DeleteThat color is so pretty and romantic! It would work well all year round
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