Yay!
Love my new bag :) I wanted to write a review because I had a hard time discerning the pros/cons from the reviews already here. So here’s mine!<br /><br />I had this in my “Save for Later” sub-cart for MONTHS before deciding to go for it. I’ve had a brown purse that I’ve loved for so long, which was already vintage when I bought it over a decade ago (+ I admittedly did not take great care of it) so I finally decided it was time for a replacement. This was one of the top contenders, and last week I finally decided to go for it.<br /><br />Pros:<br />- Magnetized button closure. Easiest/most convenient way to clasp a purse.<br />- Great number of pockets. One zipper pocket outside in the back. One zipper pocket on the inside. Two open pockets on the inside—one under the zipper pocket, and one across on the other side. Don’t think I could ask for a better pocket ratio. I love that the outside one zips and that there are easy/quick access options on the interior.<br />- Cute green fabric inside. The shade matches the leather perfectly. Feels like a sturdy material that will hold up.<br />- Adjustable strap with 7 notches. Good amount of flexibility in length. I have it on the shortest length (see pics), which I think is absolutely perfect. I am 5’ 7” for reference. So if you’re super short and want a shorter purse, maybe this isn’t the one for you. If you’re on the taller side def get this bag. OR maybe you’re handy you could make your own holes to shorten it further. I see no need for myself to make adjustments though.<br />- Smells good! I have the nose of a bloodhound (at least that’s what my boyfriend says). I know a lot of leather products in general can require some time to air-out; not sure if it’s due to a tendency for leather oils/polishes to go rancid, or what. I saw other reviews saying it smelled bad, maybe the oil that was used to treat the leather has since been changed. Either way, smells great to me.<br />- Packaged nicely. He clearly took the time to wrap it up so that the bag was safe + secure on its journey.<br />- Cute letter from Lauhit. He and his wife run Pascado Handbags together and I love to support a small business.<br /><br />Cons:<br />- Some minor imperfections in the hide with small marks/differences in shading. This doesn’t bother me personally, it lets me know it’s real leather. It’s not for everyone though.<br /><br />Overall highly recommend this bag. Love the shape and size. This is the largest size that I can wear on my frame before I reach “big bag” status, so this is the sweet spot for maximizing storage and looking chic.<br /><br />I just unwrapped it today so haven’t gotten to wear it out yet. I will update my review if anything should go wrong/if it does not age well for any reason. I plan to use this a lot so if no updates then assume no news is good news!
Rating: 5 stars