Bag
I have been noticing Elie Tahari bags lately. I’m already a fan of her clothing line, because of her timeless, sophisticated and understated style. Fortunately, Elie Tahari has also applied those principles for her handbag line. This Estelle Tote has a timeless and classic shape. I love the V shape pleats on the body and the ruched flaps on the pockets. They make this simple bag look more elegant and attractive.
This bag has a zippered closure, which I like a lot better than magnetic closure. I just don’t feel safe with magnetic closures, because I once lost my favorite lip gloss in a bag that uses a magnetic closure. I know it’s not expensive but I just don’t like to loose my things.
I also think the braided handles add a nice touch to the bag compared to the boring plain rolled handles. It is like comparing french braid to a pony tail, both keep your hair away from your face but the french braid does it with more style. The hardware on the handles bothers me a little. I don’t think putting metal on your shoulder is going to be comfortable. I would prefer the braided handles without the hardware. Other than that I absolutely love this bag, especially the bright teal color. This color is a happy color for me as it somehow always makes me smile and it is perfect for the summer. They also have one in black if you need a more classic and versatile color.
This bag measures 15.5″W x 9.5″H x 7″D, you can buy it from Bloomingdale’s for $798
