I can't believe Thanksgiving will be here in a little over two weeks. This year is flying by. The weather has been pretty gloomy for the last week or so, and I'm looking forward to the chilly weather because I am so ready for it! When I saw these two bags in plush fleece, I had to see them for myself in person. Definitely check out the video to see what fits. And Snoopy makes an appearance!
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
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Fair warning, this post is very image heavy. I tried to cut down as many photos as I could, but there's still a lot of pictures. The plush fleece on the Everywhere Belt Bag is soft, but not quite as soft as the Quilted Grid Tote Bag Mini. Not sure if it's because of the bag or the difference in color. Strawberry Milkshake is the perfect baby pink. It's super cute and definitely very girly.
The hardware is silver, and I feel like it detracts a little bit from the overall soft vibe. The zipper especially stands out against the soft baby pink. I wonder if a white zipper or a pink zipper would have worked better.
The fleece is very plushy, and if you're the type of person that loves to feel soft plushy things, this is for you. Inside is the same as the original Everywhere Belt Bags and can fit the same amount of things.
The price however, is $68, which is a bit more than the usual $38. Is the plush worth the price difference? Only you can decide. I will say that this does have a limit as to how often you can wear it. I would say from November to February is when this would be acceptable to use. Possibly into March if you're in the colder parts of the world.
Now onto the star of this post! The Quilted Grid Tote Bag Mini 5L Plush Fleece in Bone is like petting a rabbit. It's really that soft. It's noticeably softer than the Everywhere Belt Bag Plush Fleece. I'm not really sure why.
I did notice that the bottom of the bag is soft, so if you do have heavy items inside this tote, it will sag a little. This can be fixed if you use a bag insert or a base shaper placed on the bottom of the bag. I personally don't mind a slouchy bag, so it really depends on your preference.
The crossbody strap is fully adjustable and removable. It's very comfortable and I do like this bag a lot. Between the two, the Quilted Grid Tote is the winner, hands down. It can hold more, it's more versatile, and it's softer. I love it in Bone. I almost got it in Strawberry Milkshake, but decided Bone would go with more outfits.
Price is $128 for the Plush Fleece version. The non plush fleece version is $98. I think the price difference is worth it in this case.
Let's take a look at the details of this mini tote.
Hardware is silver and because there's so much plushy fleece surrounding this bag and the zipper is more enclosed, it does not stick out as much. The handles are soooo soft, and very comfortable to hold. I'm actually dying to use this bag already, but it's in the 60s/70s this week and I don't think that's cold enough to carry this bag yet?
The back of the bag has a large zippered pocket.
Inside is just so cozy.
This tote has a lot of slip pockets for organization. One small zippered pocket and two medium sized slip pockets.
The bottom of the bag has two leather strips for feet. Cute!
Back pocket
Side rings to attach the crossbody strap.
I highly recommend this mini tote. I think it's super cute and who doesn't want to carry a furry bag in cold weather? I can't wait!! That's all I have for you today, and check out the video if you want to see what fits. Have a great Monday!
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Cute bags and Snoopy! Thank you for the reviews. What sweater annd pants are you wearing? Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Thanks! I added links to sweater and jeans to the bottom of the post. I've reviewed both of these items before. =)
DeleteThe Quilted Grid Tote Bag Mini 5L Plush in Bone is calling my name but it will get dirty in no time!
ReplyDeleteI’m surprised that your iPad can fit into the bag cos the dimensions are only 8.2" x 8.2" x 5.5“ according to the product details on the website. I was actually eyeing the larger 12L version which can definitely fit in my iPad. Now you get me wondering if I should give the Mini 5L a try.
The Everywhere Belt Bag Plush Fleece is cute but 1L is too small for my daily use. 95% of the time I would reach for my 2L belt bags. The Tote Bag is way more practical and versatile in my opinion.
I was hoping for an upload last Friday which never happened, and looks like there’s not going to be one today either.
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Yeah it's not a perfect fit, but it still works. The bottom of the tote narrows slightly, so the ipad doesn't sit perfectly flat.
DeleteI was wondering if Lulu would go back to two drops a week for the holidays. I guess we'll see.
Oooo I really want that plush bone tote bag! It is worth the price I think much more than the belt bag! It would pair well with a fuzzy cinnamoroll keychain… it’s on my wishlist for sure after seeing this review -Janessa
ReplyDeleteHi Janessa! Thanks! I think the tote is the better choice for sure. If they come out with another color, I might be interested.
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