Kate Spade New York Small Elodie Arbour Hill Review

I’ve been a fan of designer bags (especially Givenchy) but I don’t have the guts and strong will to spend 5 digits for them.

I like looking at these bags on websites and groups on Facebook, but that’s it. Not until my cheap bag got broken that I finally decided to give in and buy something durable. BUT, I still don’t want to spend a huge amount of money so what I did is look for a preloved bag in one of the buy and sell group of authentic bags in Facebook.

I trust the group because some of my donya friends also bought some signature bags here plus the admins check the bags to approve first.

I was eyeing for a COACH or KATE SPADE because those bags fits my budget (5K and below). As much as I want to buy a Givenchy Pandora or Nightingale but unfortunately, I really find them too expensive for me. Perhaps next time pag kurot na lang ang P30-50K sa’kin (price of preloved).

Upon checking of all the available choices, I decided to purchase this Kate Spade Small Elodie Arbour Hill bag.

SIZE

• 9″h x 11″w x 5.1″d
• drop length: 4.7″ handheld
• total strap length: 43.3″

MATERIAL

• smooth leather with matching trim
• unlined
• 14-karat light gold plated hardware

DETAILS

• top handle satchel with removable and adjustable cross body strap
• interior zipper and snap pockets

A brand new bag upon checking it in their official website would cost me around $370 ($230 if on sale). That would be around 12-15,000 pesos. I bought mine for P5,000 only (and it includes the dust bag and care card).

This is what the inside looks like. It can fit my planner/make up pouch, wallet, phone and there’s still available space for more but I decided not to put all my stuff so that the handle will not break easily (mahal ‘to wag abusuhin hahaha).

Here’s an OOTD of me using the bag.

If you want a signature/designer bag but you have a lower budget than the brand new price, check out Manila Bag Exchange group in Facebook. You might get a good deal from preloved bags.