Melie Bianco Marie Hobo | Glitzy Pewter Sequined Handbag

Posted on: Oct 1

Melie Bianco Marie Sometimes you just need a bit of glitz, and when you do look to a bag like the Marie hobo from Melie Bianco .

To be fair this bag delivers more than a bit of glitz, it delivers a lot. And for that reason it's not going to find a place in every girl's wardrobe. But as a former ballet girl, I think there's something so endearing about anything covered entirely in sequins. By keeping the sequins all in one color and the rest of the shape simple, Melie Bianco makes sure this bag isn't too much.

I also like the selection of colors; black is a predictable choice but the gold and pewter less so. The gold is almost bronze, a shade richer and less garish than golds can be. And the pewter too is like an elegant, less flashy substitute for silver.

Those glittering accents scream after five, but its dimensions are more suited to everyday use. That makes the Marie incredibly versatile; it could make a basic jeans and tee ensemble seem like something special, or allow you to take more items than usual to an evening soiree.

I'm not a great fan of the metal straps though; while they complement the metallic finish of the sequins, they also look a bit cheap. They also look like they could be uncomfortable on your shoulder, especially if the hobo's packed to capacity.

At a relatively affordable $95 though, the versatile nature of the Marie would probably be enough to help me forgive that design misstep. But could you?