Love It or Leave It: Valentino Rockstud Camo Foulard Tote

As of late, Valentino’s aesthetic has been very specific: a whole lot of ladylike, a little bit of edgy and totally luxurious. The formula has worked like few have in the same time period; the brand’s Rockstud bags and shoes have become favorites of everyone from high-powered Conde Nast editors to burgeoning personal style bloggers, and the relatively few permutations of the look have remained popular for seasons on end; no small feat in the increasingly fast-paced, Internet-saturated world of fashion. Now Valentino seems ready to move into its next phase, and that phase has brought us the Valentino bags replica.

Valentino was among the first fashion brands to embrace the now-ubiquitous camo trend, so perhaps the most surprising thing about this tote isn’t its print, but its garishness. The brand generally does an astute job of figuring out exactly how to tiptoe up to the line of trendy without becoming crass, but this design, with its fad-driven mix of camo and neon, seems to land squarely on the other side of that line. The shape is nice, and definitely in fitting with the industry’s move toward a more considered sense of minimalism, but what’s happening atop it has gone a bridge too far. If you disagree, pick one up on pre-order for $220 via ebbaaggs.

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Purseonals: Gucci Bamboo Shopper

Last month, I gave you a closer look at my Gucci Bamboo Shopper and promised a full review would follow. Well, it’s here. There are many reasons I want to review this bag, but one of the main ones is very simple: I’m obsessed with this Gucci stunner. When it comes to a tote, I’m never sure if I will feel incredibly strong about it, but it turns out that this tote is one of my favorite bags in my entire collection.

Read on to see how my Gucci Bamboo Shopper scores in our purseonals ratings.
While entirely new designs lure me in immediately, it’s the straightforward simplicity of classic designs that I ultimately love. A good tote is a must in anyone’s handbag wardrobe, and for my busy lifestyle, I was looking for something a little larger than my usual.

This Gucci bag is the bag. The overall appearance is simple in concept, but the finished product is simply beautiful. We gave you a behind the scenes look at the making of Gucci Bamboo, and though I already adored the touch the bamboo handles add, knowing the intricate work that goes into making those bamboo handles has left me even more enthralled with this bag. The logo is small and beautiful, and the blue leather is a bright-as-neutral hue that works with everything in my wardrobe.

The outward appearance of a bag might be one of the most important categories, because unlike how we are taught to judge one another, what’s on the outside matters when it comes to your bags. This Gucci bag is lovely.
My Gucci Bamboo Shopper easily gets five stars when it comes to usability and functionality. Everything about this bag makes sense, from the optional shoulder strap to the separate interior compartments and magnetic closure.

The top of the bag is secured by a strong magnetic closure tab; actually, it’s super strong. Sometimes I have to give it a good yank to separate it. But that is the only flaw, because it opens to a hyper-functional interior. The interior has three areas which are separated by a middle zip compartment. I’ve found this bag ideal for everything from day to day use to traveling. There are additional pockets and compartments as well.

Often I prefer a zip-top tote, but this bag really just works. I typically carry it with the optional shoulder strap, and I love how easy the interior is to access. A true test of a usable bag is my ability to get into it while I’m walking, and with this Gucci bag, that’s possible.

Gucci handbag Replica 2013

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