I have to admit, the first thing I thought of when I saw this tote was Valentine’s Day. I almost didn’t include it here for that reason, but look at it! It’s just too cute to wait almost a whole year to blog about, and besides, by next February, it’ll be out in favor of some new style. There are very few fashions that are classic enough to stick around year after year. A lot of people make the mistake of getting too uptight about fashion. They have to have the latest releases from the hottest designers. Let’s face it, if we bought everything all the fashionistas said was hot, when they said it was hot, we’d be spending all our money for a closet full of only-worn-once clothes, shoes, and accessories. It’s best to go for classics for the majority of your wardrobe, and then have a few fun, fanciful items like this to punch up an ensemble when it suits you. So I say, take advantage of this while it’s available, and just enjoy it. The Love Moschino Cuori Tote is just too pretty to pass up.
Like most Moschino bags, this offshoot in the Love Moschino line is all leather. The exterior is true white, with bright red patent leather trim. The appliquéd hearts in multiple sizes are also bright red patent. Inside, you’ll find a cotton lining with a back wall zip pocket. The dual handles are also red patent, and attach to the bag with gold tone hardware, giving it a seven-inch shoulder drop. The top closes with a magnetic snap, which doesn’t mar the front pattern. The Cuori tote also comes in teal and blue, both of which have the red hearts on them, and both of which are absolutely hideous. Stick with the white for $480 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 1
The Elaine Turner Gidget Small Bucket is a more traditionally shaped tote, making it perfect for spring and summer. Not only that, it’s in one of the spring’s hottest colors, fuchsia. It’s made from cork and braided jute, woven together seamlessly. The trim, round platform bottom, and dual handles are bright white patent leather, which adds durability and shine. The handle bases are adorned with logoed studs, which for Elaine Turner, means cute little crowns. Inside is a pretty, coral-colored, logoed lining with a back wall zip pocket, and a magnetic closure. The Gidget also comes in natural, but I like the fuchsia best. And it’s on sale! Normally $275, it’s now just $151.25 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 2
This Rampage Venice Tote has a lot going on. So much, that I can’t really decide whether I like it or not. The exterior is all synthetic, and is comprised of woven strips of material in natural, beige, and fuchsia, the fuchsia strips being a shiny patent-like material. The top of the bag is trimmed with a wide band of dark brown synthetic material, with a few small braid accents, and a humongous silver tone embellishment that could double as a Texas belt buckle. Now, I like fuchsia. It’s one of my favorite colors. But the lining in this bag is just way too electric for me. It almost hurts my eyes to look at it. If you can manage to do so, there’s a back wall zip pocket in it. And it all comes together with rolled dual handles, and a magnetic closure. Like I said, there’s a lot going on. It’s also available in a black and white pattern, which somehow tones down the bright interior lining. Get the one you like for $98 at Endless.com.
