Posted on January 1st, 2010 by Fashion Juice (Admin) | 3 Comments »
Yes yes yes, the bag hag MFJ is back. My Fashion Juice is opening 2010 with a bag review. And this is an unexpected one. I told you there are a lot of changes to come here in My Fashion Juice this New Year. And in fact, even my view on this bag has changed… and if you have expected a fancy bag review/feature since it’s New Year, guess again. I’m only featuring a simple everyday tote.
Several months ago, I’ve somewhat bashed this bag: the Prada Nylon & Saffiano Leather tote. The reason? It’s so Louis Vuitton Neverfull! Don’t get me wrong. I love the Neverfull. However, I don’t like the idea of Prada making a similar and ICONIC bag such as the LV Neverfull (and Goyard Saint Louis for that matter). But I won’t ignore the fact that it is actually an affordable (and I say this only because it’s cheaper than the other designer bags) and practical bag to have. Yes I know, my recent bags have been mostly totes… so why would I still want to have this?

Why Get It?
I fell in love with the colors. It’s not everyday that you get to wear a colorful designer tote – except of course if we’re talking about the colored Goyard bags or the Balenciaga’s for that matter. But this one – from Prada, is not as expensive as those mentioned. And at the same time, it’s a great bag to tote everyday. Whenever I carry my Goyard St. Louis PM tote, I’m very careful with the material – it’s hand-painted, FYI. But with a nylon tote such as this, I probably wouldn’t have to worry every single minute that I’m carrying it. And again, I just want to emphasize that I love these two colors. It feels like Spring time is here… I can also see it go well with Resort wear. Aaaahhh… fresh. I can see myself traveling with this bag. Now I’m already clueless as to what bag to get next. LOL! Any sponsors?
Bag Details
This Prada Nylon & Saffiano Leather tote comes with double shoulder straps (10 1/2″), a magnetic closure, inside zipper pocket, nylon lining, and measures 16w x 12h x 5 1/2d. And the price? It’s $695 – a couple bucks cheaper than it’s direct competition – the Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM tote. Of course, Louis Vuitton must not be compared to this bag. LV’s Neverfull is full-on leather and the color is gorgeous – be it the Damier or the Monogram. However, if you want a pop of color to liven up an outfit… and if you don’t want to worry about leather scratches and wrinkles… and if you’re a bit on the clumsy side… then I recommend getting this bag instead. The mustard yellow, denim, and black colors are available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Tags: Bag & Wallets, nylon and saffiano leather tote, Prada