We can always count on Mellow World for low prices, but its handbags aren’t always the most stylish on the market. In fact, many of them are downright tacky. So I was pleasantly surprised to see the label take a more sophisticated path with this Bettina shoulder bag.
A trail of pretty flowers arcs across the bag, adding texture and femininity to the design. I could have done without the large crystal center in the top flower, as that again takes this bag somewhere towards tacky, but it’s not a deal breaker.
While we’re talking tacky, there’s also no getting around the material. Mellow World uses a blend of PVC and vinyl to keep its prices down. I appreciate the affordable prices, but the material leaves a bit to be desired. It’s too stiff and too shiny to pass as leather, so I wonder why Mellow World continues to use it. By mimicking leather badly, the material actually ends up looking cheaper than the price tag.
The clever interior helps us forgive Mellow World though. There are three main compartments and a plethora of smaller pockets, so the amply sized interior never feels unmanageable. All those inside pockets are really enough, but we get a zippered one on the back for good measure.
It might not be the most luxurious bag on the market, but it is one of Mellow World’s most stylish. And for $54, those feminine good looks are impressive.
More Features of This Mellow World Floral Shoulder Bag
- Zip top closure
- Dual handles with a 10 inch drop
- Measures 16 x 10 x 4 inches
