Betseyville by Betsey Johnson Calendar Girl Tote | Sassy Pin-Up Model Fabric Handbag

Posted on: Jul 15

Betsey Johnson gives us her take on the fabric tote, complete with her signature sass and spunk. It's the Calender Girl, a purse which celebrates the flirty fun of being female.

The design is much like any other tote, with a boxy body and two curved handles. What makes it different is the little touches Betsey Johnson always brings. The front is emblazoned with a cute pin-up girl in the mould of vintage goddesses like Bettie Page or Brigitte Bardot. A wide fabric trim – either polka dot or leopard print – adds a further dose of fun.

Fabric totes are notoriously lacking in features, but this one gives us more than most. Rather than the open top we're used to, there's a magnetic snap. It's not as ssecure as a zip, but this fastener should ensure your essentials stay safely inside. Any precious items have a home in the zippered pocket, which complements slip and cell phone pouches.

The Calendar Girl tote is a cute twist on the cotton tote. It'll never be the most versatile purse, but it is ideal for casual trips to the market or pool. And for just $78, I don't mind that I can't carry it everywhere!