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Mulberry Zipped Bayswater mini review

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pictured: Mulberry Zipped Bayswater mini / nail polish /

How pretty is this mini Mulberry Zipped Bayswater! This small satchel has been on my wish list for roughly a year, and I finally snapped one up! I love the neutral color, thick and luxurious leather, impeccable craftsmanship, and timeless style. Love!!

The Mulberry mini Zipped Bayswater is part of Mulberry’s Bayswater family which includes several styles and sizes of satchels and totes. The Bayswater style offers a more relaxed version of a structured handbag. It can drift easily between a formal office environment and weekend casual looks. I love the versatility!

This particular style is a mini satchel style which is more like a small handbag. It can fit much more than your average mini, making it easy to carry during any season. I can fit my wallet, phone, lipstick, and keys. In addition, I can add gloves, a thin scarf, and snacks. As you can see from the photos below, it is quite roomy for a mini bag!

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what fits inside mulberry mini zipped bayswater

The Mulberry mini Zipped Bayswater offers one interior slip pocket which can be used for items such as receipts, a card holder, and more. I tend to just throw everything inside without using the interior pocket, but I should use it! haha

I love the luxurious feel, thick leather, and durability of the bag. It really is a workhorse! The larger size would be great for holding a laptop and larger items. I am adding it to my wish list! The hard part is choosing a color, Mulberry always has a vast array of colors to choose from!

The mini Zipped Bayswater comes with a detachable shoulder strap which can be used cross body or over the shoulder. This gives the bag more versatility as it can be carried cross body, as a shoulder bag, handheld, or on the forearm. Love that!

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Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your new Mulberry!

XOXO
Cathy

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Handbag Spotlight: Savette Symmetry

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Handbag Spotlight: Savette Symmetry in black shown /

New series alert! There are always so many fabulous handbags to talk about, but sometimes I limit myself on the blog because I don’t own the bag. Just because I don’t own a handbag, does not mean it isn’t relevant or fabulous, sometimes it is the contrary! Therefore, I decided to create a new series named “Handbag Spotlight” where I can share with you a fabulous IT bag of the moment which may also have investment bag potential. I hope you enjoy this new series and find it helpful as you enjoy the world of handbags with me!

OK, if you are active on social media, there is a really good chance you already know about Savette. If not, let me share this fabulous and young handbag company with you! After all, several handbags from Savette are on my wish list!

Savette is a company based in New York which designs beautiful, investment quality handbags. The designs transcend trends and offer timeless appeal, high quality materials, and excellent craftsmanship. Created in 2020, Savette’s founder wanted to create handbags which can be passed down from generation to generation; heirloom bags. They are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy and are both refined and functional. I am in love with this brand!

There are several designs on the market from Savette, but two are extremely popular with handbag fans; the Symmetry and the Tondo. Today, I would like to highlight the Savette Symmetry handbag since it is the most sought-after bag of the moment from the brand.

This beautiful top handle bag is available in multiple sizes, as well as a shoulder bag style. The hardware offers understated yet fresh design which is eye-catching and downright beautiful. Without loud logos, this bag will be recognized only be those know handbags. I love this! The Savette Symmetry is a true anonymous handbag, which is both quiet and luxurious.

The Savette Symmetry is made in mostly neutral hues as well as a beautiful shade of red. I love it in dark brown, ivory and black. It is classic and sleek. Love this look! If smooth leather isn’t catching your eye, the Symmetry by Savette is also available in lizard and suede. The suede looks so soft! Love!

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What do you think of this investment handbag? My favorite version is the shoulder bag. Which style/size do you prefer?

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more “Handbag Spotlight” posts!

XOXO

Cathy


Toteme T Lock bag review

Pictured: Toteme T Lock bag / fall nail polish /

Can a handbag be both an IT bag and an investment bag? Yes! Yes it can! The Toteme T Lock bag has all of the qualities of a trending IT bag, as well as an investment purchase to love a lifetime.

Toteme has been for around for almost a decade, but their handbag collection is barely a year old. This doesn’t mean it lacks longevity, quite the opposite. The brand stands for high quality, eco-conscious materials and manufacturing, as well as creating items which transcend trends. For their T Lock bag to launch and immediately become an IT bag, could be contradictory to what the brand stands for, but that doesn’t make it confusing.

The reason this beautiful handbag is so highly sought-after, is because of what it stands for. Consumers want eco-conscious brands, in fact, they hunger for them! Not only that, timeless styles coupled with high quality fabrications and craftsmanship, creates an equation that equals success. This is exactly what makes both an IT bag and an investment bag. Love this!

The T Lock bag by Toteme is not only high functioning and styled beautifully, but also versatile. This quiet and luxurious handbag can be both a satchel and a shoulder bag. It is versatile and can be worn to suit one’s mood, outfit, and lifestyle. Love this!

wearing: hoop earrings / stripe tee / handbag / fall nail polish / black belt / flare jeans / black boots /

In addition to being able to wear the Toteme T Lock bag as both a top handle bag and a shoulder bag, it is roomy and strong. I wanted a bag slightly larger than the small shoulder bags I have been carrying for the last year.

This roomy handbag suits the need for more space as we head into colder months. As you can see below, there is extra room on top of my purse essentials where I can place a pair of warm gloves and a thin scarf.

The interior of the Toteme T Lock bag offers slip pockets where you can store credit cards, receipts, or other slim items. I have not used the pockets, but it is nice to know they are there if I need them.

The shoulder strap can also be stored inside the handbag when being worn as a top handle bag in case you want to quickly convert it into a shoulder bag and free up your hands. The loops are inside the bag, and the strap has easy to snap on hardware. I have found I prefer wearing it as a shoulder bag, so as of right now, I am keeping the strap intact.

The Toteme T Lock bag has a signature T Lock which twists to allow the lock to open. After the first time wearing the bag, I got the hang of the lock and find it easy to maneuver. The top handle is right there when you reach inside the bag, but if you slip your hand in front of it when reaching inside, the top handle isn’t the nuisance it might appear to be in photos. Therefore, getting in and out of the bag earns an A- grade from me.

There are two sizes, or should I say versions, of the Toteme T Lock bag. The one I am reviewing is the regular sized bag which comes with a top handle and detachable shoulder strap. The other version is smaller and named a clutch. The smaller version can be worn as a clutch or a shoulder bag. I prefer the larger size since the top handle is more useful to me than holding a bag as a clutch, plus, I like having a roomy bag in addition to my current line-up of small shoulder bags.

This is a difficult bag to find! I have linked up the Toteme T Lock in stock around the web, so hopefully when you read this and click the link you will find the bag in stock. If not, you can sign up for the wait list, and in some cases, pre-order the bag.

Lastly, I love the design of the Toteme T Lock handbag. It doesn’t have any loud logos and just showcases high quality and craftsmanship. Although a current IT bag, it transcends trends and has the markings of an investment bag to cherish for generations.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy