I’ve been seeing the Cambridge Satchel popping up absolutely everywhere. This structured, yet versatile bad seems to be a huge trend in the UK, where it's originally made.
The bags come in many gorgeous sizes and colors, but I
think I’ve narrowed it down to a 14” in oxblood. Oxblood has quickly become my
favorite color, especially after Fall 2013, when the color became popular for
the season. I think the deep maroon color is perfectly complementary,
especially for someone with my shade of darker skin. That being said,
I’ve stocked up on everything that color over the fall. Whether it be skirts,
tops, or trashcans, my favorite color has become oxblood, so naturally, the
color was a given.
I had to do some thinking about the sizes though. The
satchel comes in an 11”, 13”, and 14” and 15” for the classic rectangular bag.
I wanted to be sure that the bad wouldn’t look too big or small on me. Here’s
the challenge: although I am a relatively short individual (5’2”), my measurements
(which hover around 38-31-38) make it a challenge to find clothes that
fit properly. In my opinion, the same applies to bags. Although
I don’t want to look overwhelmed by a bag, I can’t let it get lost among my
body either. I also wanted a bag that held enough of my things. I’ve heard that
although the satchel looks large, it holds less than it looks like it is
capable of. Therefore, the 14” felt like it would both meet my demands and suit me the best!
The only issue here is the price. The nearly $195 price tag is
preventing me from emptying my savings account, because, well, there are still
tuition bills to pay. But it's definitely something I'd love to own in the future!
Have you ever had the dilemma of coveting a high end item and saving
up for it?Images are taken from The Cambridge Satchel Company's Pinterest, the Cambridge Satchel Company's website, and Getty Images.
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