If you’ve taken a look at my bio, you know that Anthropologie is one of my all-time favorite stores, so needless to say, I was excited to see they had new-for-the-season handbags available on their web site. They always have bags with one-of-a-kind looks and amazing details, along with unusual materials–very rich-looking! But, sometimes, they come out with a bag that just, well, doesn’t work for me.

The Bandeau Bucket Bag (17″ x 14″ x 6.5″), with it’s brown corduroy cinched wrap, kind of reminds me of a woman trying to fit into a tube top that’s two sizes too small. It has a ruffled top edge made from floral fabric with a matching bloused bottom and it sits on metal feet. (Personally, I feel metal feet should be reserved for finer fabrics such as leather and suede—fabrics you don’t want touching the floor!) The proportion of the bag doesn’t work for me either. It’s 17″ tall, making it much taller than it is wide.

On the other hand, I LOVE the Marwood Saddle Clutch! Soft turquoise cotton (although it reminds me of suede), tasteful beaded retro-print fabric, snap closure, perfect size (5.5″ x 11.5″ x .5″) and my favorite—melon-colored lining. Purely a great clutch!

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