I’m reveling in summer, not for days on the beach or ice-creams on the boardwalk, but for the cheery fashions. As we shake of the shackles of winter, the boring blacks and grays give way to colors as bright as the weather around us. And they don’t come much brighter than this sunny yellow Leti bag from Helena de Natalio.
This is the kind of color which really needs to stand alone, so Helena de Natalio keeps the lush leather mercifully free of hardware. A single long tassel is the lone embellishment, but with its complementary tone it doesn’t distract us too much. Instead we’re left to marvel at the sunny pebbled skin, and the way its buttery soft finish slouches so appealingly.
This is such a beautiful skin, so it’s disappointing to see that Helena de Natalio doesn’t help us keep it that way. A handful of protective metal feet on the base would have made all the difference.
At least the interior is made to survive day to day use. There’s plenty of space inside, so you can add a few summer extras like sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses. Its plainweave fabric lining is strong, but its leather pockets are even stronger. The use of this luxury skin inside should help the pockets handle more punishment than the average.
At $264 this is more of an investment piece than an impulse buy. If that seems a bit rich for your tastes, you might consider the more versatile cream, gray, and cobalt blue shades. While yellow screams summer, these tones should suit your wardrobe all year round.
More Features of This Helena de Natalio Leather Shoulder Bag
- Magnetic snap closure
- Dual shoulder straps with an 11 inch drop
- Measures 12 x 16 x 6 inches
- Made in Argentina
