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Yay or Nay to this bag?

61 replies

MacDuffsMuff · 01/01/2021 17:21

I was given a MV gift voucher for Christmas. I'm not a huge fan of their clothes but I do want a light coloured bag for Spring/Summer and saw this one in the sale. I think I like it. Any opinions welcome. Smile

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/product/Winnie-Camel-Stud-Shoulder-Bag/28270

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thedamnseason · 01/01/2021 17:24

My first thought was quite 80s and cheap looking. I looked at their other bags and that seems to be a theme.

Could you wait a month or so and they might have some more summery bags.

LadyWithLapdog · 01/01/2021 17:26

It’s a nice shape, size and colour. I think it’s a shame it’s leather (camel leather?) but that’d be my only objection. I have a couple of really nice t-shirts from MV. They don’t wash well but that’s my fault for bunging them in the general wash with everything else.

Gotheeunicorns · 01/01/2021 17:27

Nay

NeonSparkle · 01/01/2021 17:29

It’s alright but not bowling me over, think maybe keep looking?

AnnaSW1 · 01/01/2021 17:30

It's very middle age beige coloured

ExpensivelyDecorated · 01/01/2021 17:30

I'm not keen on the zips and studs although it's a nice shape. I agree about the 80s vibe.

thedamnseason · 01/01/2021 17:30

It's the zips for me. I'd expect to see it in Primark or New Look.

It's not a great selection there is it? Could you get some basic stuff or flog the voucher to a mate who likes the brand?

MacDuffsMuff · 01/01/2021 17:32

@LadyWithLapdog

It’s a nice shape, size and colour. I think it’s a shame it’s leather (camel leather?) but that’d be my only objection. I have a couple of really nice t-shirts from MV. They don’t wash well but that’s my fault for bunging them in the general wash with everything else.
I think the camel refers to the colour, though I could be wrong of course.
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MacDuffsMuff · 01/01/2021 17:33

See I like the 80s vibe about it and I don't mind the studs, but I think the zips are the reason I'm unsure. Maybe I'll just hold on to the voucher for now, I've just never really seen anything I like there.

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JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 01/01/2021 17:44

They do great trainers - have too looked at those?

MerryChristmasToYou · 01/01/2021 17:45

Nay

Catlover77 · 01/01/2021 17:50

I was going to say nay but it looks needs good in the picture with the model

Catlover77 · 01/01/2021 17:50

Looks good

1frenchfoodie · 01/01/2021 19:50

Thumbs down from me, looks cheap and naff.

NeedWineNow · 01/01/2021 19:59

I'm not keen. I think it's the colour that I don't like.

Their bags are usually nice leather so I agree, it will be worth holding off until the New season stuff comes in to see if anything suits you better.

SpeckledyHen · 01/01/2021 19:59

Nay . The zips .

8lue8ird · 01/01/2021 20:01

A hard no from me.

emilybrontescorsett · 01/01/2021 20:04

Not my style.

Hoppinggreen · 01/01/2021 20:05

Don’t like all the zips
I do have some lovely MV boots, maybe look at footwear?

Plonque · 01/01/2021 20:06

It's not for me.

PurplePansy05 · 01/01/2021 20:06

Nay, too busy and looks cheap.

MoltonSilver · 01/01/2021 20:07

Its not a colour I'd ever go for. I suspect it might look better in real life. Their leather bags are usually lovely and soft.

TwinkleFairyLight · 01/01/2021 20:08

It's a yay from me and I have a lot of very nice bags and consider myself stylish which I make no apology for Smile

It does have an 80s vibe, but I think that's the charm. I love the colour, it's a lovely shade and will work well with darker winter tones ie black, browns/rusts/purples, but also is pale enough to work with spring summer colours ie white, coral, teal, chambray. It also has a shoulder strap and a cross body strap which is really handy. It's smart and structured enough to look grown-up not studenty, but it would also work really well with denims and t shirts. Personally it would be a yay from me. I think it's a good all-rounder. And the 80s vibe is cool.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 01/01/2021 20:08

I quite like it, but I over 50, so that may not be the look you're going for :)

MoltonSilver · 01/01/2021 20:08

Pretty sure the camel refers to the colour, not the animal skin.

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