I'm super excited to share this review. I missed out on these totes the first time they were released, so when they came back around again I placed my order. These totes tend to sell out quickly, especially in this color.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
Mojave Tan/Light Ivory
I love the mini size. It's super cute and perfect for my petite frame. You can carry this bag three different ways- crook of the arm, top handle, or crossbody, which is my favorite. I have to be hands free these days since I'm almost always holding my phone in one hand.
Let's look at the details of the mini tote.
(11" x 5.1" x 8.3")
This canvas tote is quite sturdy. I guess I was expecting a thin canvas bag, but it's actually quite thick. The quality is fantastic on this tote. The double handles are comfortable to hold, and there are three pockets for organization. One slip pocket on the outside and two pockets on the inside.
Very minimal hardware on these totes. Hardware is silver.
The sides and back of the bag are simple in design and gives a very minimalistic look. The colors Mojave Tan and Light Ivory complement each other nicely. I love the summer vibe.
Back of the tote.
Bottom of the bag has no feet.
There is a slip pocket at the front of the bag, it is very teeny tiny and probably not super useful. A small card case will fit, but it also might be difficult to get in and out of quickly.
Inside of the tote has a large zippered pocket and a medium sized slip pocket. Card case or wallet and keys would fit in either. There is a snap button for closure.
The mini totes comes with a removable and adjustable cross body strap which I love. The ring itself is not the easiest to use when it comes to attaching and removing the strap. It's on the smaller side and does take a little bit of maneuvering. There's also a loop to attach a keychain or bag charm. I've already decided my Dumbo charm will live there. Makes the mini tote extra adorable.
I decided it's way easier to show what fits in both the mini and large tote in a video format. Please check it out, it's only a few minutes long and helpful if you're deciding which size to get.
Mojave Tan/Light Ivory
also wearing Banana Republic Linen Button Down Shirt
I ordered the 10L to see the difference between the two sizes, and boy is the 10L big. It is a large tote, and great if you need to carry a laptop with you or if you're going on a weekend trip or beach outing. There's a lot of pockets for organization.
You can carry this bag three different ways, over the shoulder or by hand or crook of the elbow. Note, the large size does not come with a crossbody strap.
Let's look at the details of the large tote.
(14.6" x 5.9" x 11.4")
The construction and quality are the same as the mini version. The design mimics the mini tote on the outside. The main differences are on the inside. There are two additional side pockets and an extra slip pocket.
The front pocket on the large tote is way more useful. It's much wider and deeper. I can fit my iphone 14pro easily. (Sorry for the weird fingers in these photos, I had to hold the bag open with one hand, and take the photo with my other hand.) 😅
Large zippered pocket on one side, two side slip pockets, and two more slip pockets on the other side. Tons of storage here, which I love! The snap closure is the same as the mini.
Are they worth the price? It costs $98 for the mini and $118 for the large. I think for the quality and construction they're worth it. I love the storage space and fuctionality of the mini tote since it comes with a crossbody strap. The large tote is only $20 more and it is quite spacious. If I had use for a tote that size, I would have kept it but I don't often reach for large totes so I ended up returning it. The small one is definitely more my speed and fits my lifestyle.
Do you have one of these totes? Let me know what you think in the comments! That's it for today and hope you all have a wonderful start to the last week of April. 😊
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The mini is super cute! I do like this bag but don't need any bags right now. The large one is too big for me but maybe one day if I love a color I'll try this bag or check it out in stores and see! -Janessa
ReplyDeleteHi Janessa! I saw this meme over the weekend, it said "You've reached maturity once you recognize you have enough bags." Well I guess I'm still immature!
DeleteIt made me laugh. One day maybe I'll reach Purse Peace. 🤣
Haha that is a funny saying! I still like to buy occasional plushies xD -Janessa
DeleteMe tooooo! I picked up a cute little hedgehog a few weekends ago. lol
DeleteI like the mini one, it would get more wear by reaching for it more often. The large one doesn’t have many instances this would be necessary. Somehow the charm matches the color scheme where I thought I came with the bag at first 😆
ReplyDeleteHi AC! I love it when a simple charm can add so much character to the bag. I think it's because the hardware matches and the pink ears go well with the color scheme.
DeleteGreat review Leslie! I have the smaller one and I do like it although I wish it had a zipper instead of the magnetic closure. I struggle to get it snapped and can rarely do it with one hand. I get compliments on the bag every time I take it out. I also wish the larger tote had a strap but I don’t need another tote so that made it less tempting! ~Michele
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! Agree with you there, a zip closure would have been better over the snap. It is such a cute little tote though. I wonder if these totes will be released in more colors? They seem popular enough.
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