This ASOS Mock Croc Vanity Case immediately recalled a red hard-case luggage set of my mother's that I cruelly abused on trips to camp and grandma's before I ever realized the vintage appeal of it's retro lines cream faux-silk lining. There was a large red square suitcase and - the piece de resistance - a smaller round train case the perfect size for a child's suitcase. Too bad none of us realized its fabulous fashionable value and it's now dirty, dusty and dented.

So I was all too pleased to spy this round red mock croc travel bag on The Bag Lady. It could certainly fill the small space in my heart reserved for such luxe, retro accessories. But how could my cosmetics and travel accoutrements fill the small space of this bag? Let's discuss.

While there is a mirror in the lid of the case, inspiring ideas of setting up a makeshift vanity everywhere I travel, there is no mention of pockets or partitions. This concerns me. If I'm using a travel-specific bag I don't want to have to put all my bottles and brushes into other, smaller travel bags before putting them in the big bag. It's a waste of time and space, two things there are never enough of when packing.

Another practical drawback is the fabric wrist strap. I'm not sure how cute I would find this while lugging the bag through the airport.

So I'm afraid this is mostly an aesthetic piece. It is bolstered in this respect by fabulous leopard-print lining. Would you expect anything less?

More Features Of The ASOS Mock Croc Vanity Case

• Zip-through fastening
• Hard shell

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