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Valentino VSling handbag review

October 2, 2019 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged handbag reviews / shoulder bags / valentino by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Valentino VSling handbag / snakeskin boots / original post here /

There’s a new IT bag in town! The Valentino VSling has all the makings of an IT bag, and it is already being sought by supermodels, celebrities, and handbag fans everywhere. I was on a wait list for the bag in black; and it was worth the two month wait! Of course, if you would like one of the seasonal colors, you can snap one up right away!

The Valentino VSling is a fun little bag which offers a convertible strap. You can wear the bag long or short. See below for how it looks both ways when worn:

In the photo on the left, I am wearing the bag with the strap long. In the photo with my Mom on the right (isn’t she cute!), I am wearing the strap short. I prefer wearing it long, but for certain outfits, the shorter strap looks better. It’s a matter of preference, and I love having the option.

In order to shorten the strap, there is a hook which surprisingly stays snugly in place.

As you can see in the photos above, the hook latches on to the rectangular loop, and it stays snugly in place throughout the day. The reason I prefer the longer strap, is due to the fact that it gives my hand a resting place, haha. When the strap is shorter, I don’t have a place to rest my hand while I am walking. You can see how I like to rest my hand on my bag while I walk in the full photo a little ways up in this post.

The bag appears larger than it is. The interior is quite small, so I switch to a smaller wallet when I wear it. With the smaller wallet, I can still fit my phone, lipstick, keys and sunglasses inside the bag.

The sunglasses go on top of everything in the bag, which is why I am showing two photos of the interior with my items inside. You can see in the first photo what is on the bottom, and the second photo shows everything inside with the sunglasses placed on top.

The exterior lock is really easy to use. The logo flips down and the flap is secured by a magnetic snap. Although it’s a two step process to get in and out of the bag, it makes it really secure, plus it’s actually quite easy to use.

I am in love with my new Valentino VSling shoulder bag. It’s a great bag to use during the day when you want to carry a light amount of items. It is also great to use as an evening bag. The leather covered logo makes it versatile enough to move from day into night. The brass hardware on the strap isn’t overpowering either, so you can wear silver jewelry without clashing with your bag. Although mixing metals is a thing, and looks amazing when done right, sometimes handbag hardware can overpower jewelry; this bag will not compete with your baubles. Love that!

All in all I rate the Valentino VSling handbag five out of five stars. No complaints! This is a chic bag to invest in. It is projected to hold IT status this year, and well into 2020. Plus, it has a classic look to it which might help propel it into classic bag territory once another IT bag moves onto the scene. There isn’t anything gimmicky about this bag. It offers a timeless vibe.

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What do you think of the Valentino VSling bag? Will you invest in one?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

valentino vsling convertible handbag review

Denim and snakeskin for fall

September 30, 2019 in General Fashion tagged fall 2019 / outfits / valentino by Bay Area Fashionista

fall 2019 denim valentino vsling handbag san jose street style

wearing: blue door knocker earrings c/o BaubleBar (under $15!!) / sunglasses / lipstick / black puff sleeve top (last seen here) (under $60!!) / Valentino convertible shoulder bag / denim skirt (last seen here) / nail polish / snakeskin boots /

I’m loooo-vviiiiiing this denim skirt! It’s so much fun to wear, and since it’s denim, it goes with pretty much everything in my closet. It was a bit of s splurge, but worth every penny. It’s so perfect for fall! When the weather cools down in the winter season, it will be fun to wear it with knee boots too. Can’t wait!

I wore this denim skirt at fashion week as part of a western inspired look. The western trend is still hot, so it was fun to put together a look inspired by the trend. This skirt also has a 70’s vibe to it, so it will be fun to put together a more retro look with it later in the season.

Puff sleeves are huge this season, as you already know, so having an affordable, black puff sleeve top in my fall wardrobe is turning into a godsend. It goes with everything, and automatically adds a trendy vibe to any outfit. It look great with jeans and boots too! But I am sure you already guessed that 😉

I went with an 80’s vibe for this look. The big door knocker earrings paired with the puff sleeves made me want to binge watch old episodes of “Dallas.” haha I stop at the hair tho, that can stay in the 80’s. haha

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It’s fun to play with decades this season. Which trends are inspiring your looks for fall?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

retro style fall 2019

Fall 2019 IT bags you need now

September 26, 2019 in Handbags tagged bottega veneta / chloe / fall 2019 / mansur gavriel / saint laurent / valentino / ysl by Bay Area Fashionista

chloe aby handbag fall 2019

pictured: Chloe Aby in black / original post here /

Drumroll please . . . the fall 2019 IT list is here, and there are four distinct bags on the list. These four IT bags for fall 2019 were spotted on the streets of New York Fashion Week, and they were favorites of street style photographers. In addition, celebrities and style stars across the country are reaching for these bags; you may find a few are already backordered, or waitlist only.

Let’s start with the biggest IT bag of fall 2019, the Bottega Veneta Pouch. This slouchy, daytime clutch was spotted the most on the streets of New York Fashion Week. It is the bag every style star is wearing. This is the number one IT bag of the season; and classic black is in stock as I write this! Fingers crossed it still is when you read this. This soft and fabulous clutch is priced just shy of $2500, so if this is way out of budget for you, there is an alternative. Mansur Gavriel has a similar soft, and slouchy clutch, priced just under $400. You can get on the waitlist here. Whichever style you choose, you will be the style star of the season.

Next in line is the cross body, or shall we say, small shoulder bag, of the season. If small bags are your jam, this is your IT bag of fall 2019! The Valentino VSling is a convertible bag which offers a strap that can be worn long or short. This enables you to wear this bag cross body, or “slinged” over your shoulder. I just picked one up in black, and will post a review next week; so stay tuned!

Are you looking more for a workhorse bag? Yeah, I love having one too. The Chloe Aby was also spotted on the streets of New York, and it is the ultimate workhorse bag of the fall season. It comes in small, medium, and large; so there is a size for you! I have one in black and have been wearing it non-stop since the summer season. It can be worn cross body or over the shoulder; and also on your forearm. It’s a great everyday bag; and it has an IT factor. Love that! You can read my review here.

Lastly, we have the fabulous YSL LouLou Puffer bag. This is a puffier LouLou than we have seen in seasons past. It also has a slightly slouchier silhouette. If chic shoulder bags with a classic vibe are your jam, this is your bag! Black is currently in stock, so grab one while you still can!

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If I could afford all four bags, I would splurge on them all! Alas, I had to choose two which would be the most practical for me. Which IT bag of fall 2019 is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

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