At first glance, I loved it. Chain strap - love, quilted - double love, patent – triple love! But then I realised I was looking at the back of it, and didn't notice the huge hideous badge that was on the front! What is that thing?!! Is this River Island attempting to make their accessories look designer? Is this their attempt at a double C Chanel logo?! WRONG WRONG WRONG! So tacky!
After being totally deflated I went into TopShop with the hope of something better. I didn't find a bag, but I found the most adorable cardigan! It's not TopShops own design, but one of the concessions, by a brand called Motel Rocks.
I tried it on and it is sooo uber soft, and has the coolest buttons!
At £50 I thought it was a bit pricey for a cardigan, but I knew I would wear it over and over, so I treated myself!
Then when I got home, I looked on the internet for a bag and came across this beauty:
It’s very similar to the River Island one, but the strap is a gold chain instead of silver which I think looks better, and it doesn't have that horrid logo on the front. Plus, the strap is much longer AND it was cheaper! Success! I have practically everything I need for the holiday now, minus a wash bag, but I've wanted a Lulu Guinness vanity case for ages now, and seeing as it's going to be cheaper in America, I'm going to get one over there. Sorted!
Wow, that's the longest post I've done in a while!! xxx
23 comments:
only a word: COOL!
I adore nautical and classic chanel style...
XoXo
and i love the sailor style too!
That is an adorable cardigan.
♥Darla
Wooo...trip to America. where do you live?
I know exactly what you mean about the high street. The only stores I really bother with now are Topshop and H&M. I'm a bit of a snob really and refuse to shop in places like New Look (but charity shops/car boots- bring it on!). River Island is terrible for all the extra, completely unnecessary embellishment. Some of their pieces could actually be quite good but then they decide to stick a few sequins here, add a tacky logo there and bam! It's ruined!
love the cardigan! so cute.
I absolutely love that cardigan, motel rocks is such a gorgeous label. I wish I could afford to buy all of their dresses!
And I agree, that River Island bag is ruined by the chunky silver logo, it makes it look so tacky. Your eBay buy is much nicer!
x
I just found your Motel cardigan on ASOS for £40!
http://www.asos.com/Motel/Motel-Nautical-Stripe-Long-Cardi/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=625359&SearchQuery=motel&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Multi
it is out of stock at the moment, but if you can wait till it's in stock again, i'd take the Topshop one back and order this one! Save your self £7 (with postage taken into consideration..)
x
Love that cardi and bag! So exciting that you are going to Fla. in 2 weeks!!
xoxox,
CC
The design team at River Island must be crazy, because they make all these great bags and cover them in their shitty logo. Don't they know people only want labels from designer? I'd never buy something because it said the name of a high street store.
i love motel stuff! x
I love all your picks!
great bag! and good job finding a better replacement. i also love that nautical sweater! adorable!
That bag is quite cute--definitely better without the logo.
oh I LOVE that cardigan! You must be very excited about your trip!
I can't use bags, only backpack, because for school, I need a lot of things! Grrr. The bag is cool, but the cardign is lovely, I love the buttons! *
That cardi is to die for!
And I'm with you on the River Island vulgarissimo bag - yikes...
I love the cardigan, the buttons are adorable! And that is a lovely bag you got in the end, I hate it when shops stick really ugly logos on otherwise beautiful things. x
fantastic cardi!
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oh I love the cardigan!! it's THE perfect one!
The cardi is lovely!!!
that cardigan is cute and i agree that the first bag looks a little gawdy. the second one is really nice though!
i've seen that river island quilted bag sooo many times on the street! also seen hot pink ones, they are really something! can't get away from the tackiness!
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