As you may have noticed from past post I'm a big fan of Michael Kors, I own jewellery, watches, bags and purses designed by the talented designer. Not only are MK merchandise fashionable and good quality, they're affordable! I'd been wanting red casual bag for a while but hadn't spotted anything online or on the high-street. So as you can guess I was delighted when I was gifted this Claret coloured Jet Set Saffiano Leather Top-Zip Tote for my birthday.
I thought I'd leave it a couple of weeks, get a bit of use out of my new bag before writing a review about it, to tell you just how much I love it and lists all the reasons why you need to get it. So here goes...
The bag boasts an ideal size for everyday use. It can be worn casually or formally. So far I've worn it mainly to the office. Though not as structured as the Selma, it is just as practical and attractive.
Width 16.5" Height 10" Depth 5.5"
The bag is made of Saffiano Leather, grained leather that has been tanned. The rough cross hatch leather makes it fairly resistant to scratches and keeps it looking new for long. I've also realised that this type of leather copes better with the elements that other types of leather, especially in wet conditions.
One of the things I really liked about this bag is that it has a zip. MK also has another bag exactly the same but without a zip - a deal breaker for someone as it's not secure. This bag is much more secure than it's sister bag and a tad more stylish.
As with most MK bags, you can get the bag with gold or silver hardwear and logo. Of course gold is my colour and I think it looks stunning against the richness of the claret tone. The bag features several bits of hardwear; one logo charm, the brand name and the buckles to hold the two 8 inch drop thin straps.
The interior of the bag is lined with MK monogram material, for the claret coloured bag this is sort of creamy champagne colour. It also features a zipped pocket and four open pockets, suitable for mobile phones and other small items. The helpful key fob ensures you never have to struggle to find your keys amongst the masses in your bag.
The bag comes in a variety of colours; Claret, Cream, Tan, Navy, Nickel, Pale Gold and Pale Grey. Unfortunately, for those in the United Kingdom not all colours are available in store. However, along with those in the United States, you can order the bag in whatever colour you fancy from the Macys website (here).
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Since buying my black Saffiano Selma bag back in September (read review here) I've fallen more in love with Michael Kors. The quality of my Selma influenced my decision in buying this Lime Green Saffiano Leather Hamilton bag back in December. As with my other reviews I decided to leave it for a couple of months before writing a review.
If you're looking for a large, good quality designer bag... then this is the bag for you. It fits in all my daily essentials and so much more. I tend to wear it to work, often putting my heels in it so I can commute to work in my comfortable ballet pumps. It's so large even with my shoes inside I don't think I've ever filled it up completely.
Measurements - Height 13", Width 14" and Depth 6.25"
As seen in my previous blog post 'Houndstooth aka Dogtooth'
As I already have a black MK bag, I decided to go for something completely different. So when I saw this lime green bag on display I just new this was the one for me. I tend to wear a lot of monochrome and thought that the bag would add a much needed injection of colour. I find myself receiving compliments wherever I go when I wear this bag... it's definitely a head turner - it's so bold.
I got this bag during the Boxing Day Sales, so unfortunately this colour is no longer on sale. However, MK have plenty of other colours in this style for you to chose from. I particularly like the Navy and the Tan, as they'll go with just about anything - though I definitely suggest visiting your local store because they usual have a good range to chose from and they look much nicer than on screen.
The Hamilton bag is quite simple but very elegant in design, not too much is going on; It's classic. The bag has fixtures and fittings in gold (also available in silver), and a chunky gold lock embossed with the brands name. I particularly like the gold chain detail attached to the long strap, I think it makes the bag look a little more interesting. Due to the size of the bag I'd say it is more for everyday wear than occasional wear, as I prefer to wear smaller bags on special occasions.
As seen in my previous blog post 'The Checked Scarf'
The bag has two handles and a shoulder strap with chain detail. Unfortunately, the shoulder strap can't be removed or adjusted. The Bag also comes with a embossed lock and key, removing the lock allows for the belt of the bag to be adjusted, allowing the opening of the bag to be widened for easy access and to fit more in.
The bag has two handles and a shoulder strap with chain detail. Unfortunately, the shoulder strap can't be removed or adjusted. The Bag also comes with a embossed lock and key, removing the lock allows for the belt of the bag to be adjusted, allowing the opening of the bag to be widened for easy access and to fit more in.
The exterior of the Hamilton bag is made of Saffiano leather, a material used by Prada, Aspinal of London, Coach, DKNY and other big brands.
Saffiano leather is grained leather that has been tanned. The rough cross hatch on the leather makes it fairly resistant to scratches and keeps it looking new for a long time. I've also realised that this type of leather copes better with the elements than other types of leather, especially in wet conditions.
Saffiano leather is grained leather that has been tanned. The rough cross hatch on the leather makes it fairly resistant to scratches and keeps it looking new for a long time. I've also realised that this type of leather copes better with the elements than other types of leather, especially in wet conditions.
Inside the Hamilton
Saffiano leather is a lot harder than other types of leather (often said to remind people of plastic) - given its shape I think that this is the perfect material for the Hamilton bag. I've noticed that the soft leather Hamilton bags don't hold their shape as well and age more quickly.
Saffiano leather is a lot harder than other types of leather (often said to remind people of plastic) - given its shape I think that this is the perfect material for the Hamilton bag. I've noticed that the soft leather Hamilton bags don't hold their shape as well and age more quickly.
The base of the Hamilton
The inside of the bag comprises of a shiny cream MK monogram lining, 4 small compartments and 1 medium sized zip compartment. Each of the small compartments are big enough to fit most mobile phones, card holders and similar sized items.
The inside of the bag comprises of a shiny cream MK monogram lining, 4 small compartments and 1 medium sized zip compartment. Each of the small compartments are big enough to fit most mobile phones, card holders and similar sized items.
Overall I think that the bag is worth every penny. I'd definitely recommend buying it over other types of leather bags - it's good quality and will last for many years to come. To preserve the bag, I'd recommend when not in use storing it in the dust bag provided. I'd also advise should you opt for a lighter colour like I did, asking the sales assistant for a protector for it, just to avoid the possibility of colour transfer.
Photography - Gerrod Charles
I'd been eyeing the Black Saffiano Leather Selma bag from Michael Kors for a little while and finally decided to buy it - a treat to myself on securing a new job. That was back in September 2013, quite a few months ago. I'd actually been meaning to do a review but thought I'd use the bag for a few months before sharing my thoughts.
Selma Bag with matching Jet Set Continental Saffiano Wallet
The bag is an ideal size for everyday wear; not too large or to small. It fits my everyday essential; keys, phone, purse, umbrella and small make-up bag and there's still space to fit more in. In fact the bag fits quite a lot in, much more than I expected it would. From afar the bag looks quite compact (I love this, no one wants a bulky looking over-sized bag... well I don't), quite deceiving as the shape of the bag actually allows the bag to fit in a lot.
Measurements - Height 10", Width 13" and Depth 6".
Worn in my Smart Stripes Blog Post
I decided to go for the black Selma as I knew I'd get a lot of wear out of it - when buying stuff I've adopted the pay per wear logic in deciding whether or not a purchase is justified; if it's expensive but I will wear or use it often then it's worth it. This purchase was definitely justified - there's not a colour I can think of that doesn't go with black. Every lady needs a trusty black bag, whether it's for work, casual wear or for nights out - this bag is suitable for all occasions.
Worn in my Religious Painting Skirt Blog Post
The bag is available in a variety of colours; tan, navy and white, just to name a few. At the moment I particularly like the forest green shade and the lipstick red, though they are often seen as festive colours I feel they both work throughout the different seasons.
Matching Purse
The Selma bag is quite simple but very elegant in design, not too much is going on; it's classic. I think the main feature of the bag is its unique shape. The bag has fixtures and fittings in gold (also available in silver), embossed with the brands name. I particularly like its simple design with the gold branding which allows it to be worn on all different types of occasions.
The little details count
It has two tote handles and a removable shoulder strap, so can be worn in a number of ways. The shoulder strap can be adjusted, allowing it to be worn cross body. I prefer using the tote handles as oppose to the shoulder strap.
Worn in my Snow Leopard Blog Post
The exterior of the Selma is made from Saffiano leather, a material also used by Prada, Aspinal of London, Coach, DKNY and other big brands.
Saffiano leather is grained leather that has been tanned. The rough cross hatch on the leather makes it fairly resistant to scratches and keeps it looking new for a long time. I've also realised that this type of leather copes better with the elements than other types of leather, especially in wet conditions.
Inside the Selma
Saffiano leather is a lot harder than other types of leather (often said to remind people of plastic) - given its shape I think that this is the perfect material for the structured Selma bag. Softer leather wouldn't hold the shape of the bag as well.
The base of the Selma
The inside of the bag has shiny MK monogram lining, 4 small open compartments and 1 zip compartment. Each of the small compartments are big enough to fit most mobile phones, card holders and other similar sized items.
Worn in my Black and Simple Blog Post
I prefer to wear my bag smart casual, so I tend to wear it to work quite a lot and also on casual days, like out shopping or when meeting up with friends. I've teamed it up with very different looks on my blog.
Worn in my Brighten Up A Dull Winters Day: Orange Coat Blog Post
Overall, I think that the bag is worth every penny, especially if you get it in black, navy or tan; as you'll probably wear it more often than other colours. I'd definitely recommend buying it over other leather bags, as it's of very good quality and will stand up to the elements for years to come. To preserve the bag I'd advise keeping it in the dust bag supplied. I'd also advise, should you opt for a lighten colour asking the sales adviser/assistant for a protector for it, as you wouldn't want to risk any colour transfer from your clothing.
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