Hello there!
I know it's been a while since I've posted anything but I'm back with a review on a bag by one of my favourite brands, that is Kurt Geiger. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and thought now is the perfect time to write about it as I am able to give you a full review.
Before I start, I'm going to take you back to last summer, when I first set my eyes on it. I was in Portebello Road and decided to pop into their little store and have a quick browse, I honestly didn't go in with a goal of searching for a new bag to purchase, until I came across their Saffiano London Tote range and knew straight away that I wanted one.
After a whole year of debating and waiting for the right time, I decided to go for it and was super excited when I received the email saying it had been despatched!
It is available in a range of classic colours so the next mission was deciding which colour to choose. I was torn between taupe and grey but opted for grey in the end because it was something different, plus, I didn't own anything grey. In the end, I was extremely happy with my choice of colour! It's a gorgeous modern city grey shade which I think works well with the colours that I normally wear which are creamy, peachy, blush and neutral colours. It's definitely a colour that would work throughout the changing seasons.
It is made from saffiano leather which has a nice textured cross hatch finish. It feels high quality and feels durable and is also known to be waterproof which is an extra plus, although I wouldn't recommend going swimming with it, but who would do that?
The minimal gold hardware details look clean and crisp giving the bag a simple yet sophisticated design. There are also gold metal studs at the bottom which stops the bag from fully touching the ground which is great!
It is a very structured bag with two main compartments, a main zip pocket in the middle and a pocket on each side which is great for keeping your bag organised as it makes searching for things a tad bit easier, especially if you're someone who carries a load of super important (in reality, unnecessary) things like I do.
The handles feel nice and sturdy and sits comfortably on the arm or whilst being carried. It comes with an adjustable strap which can be adjusted from both ends so there isn't that awkward part of the strap that flaps out. It's the perfect length and can easily be tucked away into one of the compartments if not in use. The strap is detachable but I like to leave it on because I find it convenient for when I just want to throw it over my shoulder, that's when I'm on a packed train or running away from something like a fox (you never know!).
In terms of weight, I wouldn't say it's super lightweight but it's manageable and not on the heavy side of the weighing scale. I've been trying very hard to not overload my bag with random bits and bobs.
For me, this tote is one of those bags that completes an outfit so no matter what you're wearing, whether it's a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt, this bag will make you look like you're ready for whatever you're set out to do. There's just something special when you find the perfect handbag!
One last thing, it may sound like I'm trying to sell Kurt Geiger's brand but I'm really not. This is all my personal opinion as I have bought a few things from them in the past and just really love the quality and design of their products!
Enjoy browsing their amazing range of goodness!
