Review on Drop Avalon Shopper Tote Black by Shirley Johnson

I'm a total bag snob/collector. I have LV, Chanel, Fendi, Balenciaga and others in my closet. (Although, to be honest, most of them are preloved.). Because they're so durable and well made, not to mention they don't end up in landfill, I vowed never to go back to cheap bags that don't last long. (I've worn this for decades.) Obviously I lied. I saw this Avalon bag and it immediately caught my attention. I've spent hundreds on bags not as stylish as this one. It took a while before the shutter button was pressed. Am I wearing polyurethane? But I couldn't resist and bought it in black. Surprisingly, I don't have many black bags, so I figured that would be enough until I bought my next designer love in black. She's really charming in person. It looks great with jeans and sandals or LBD for a night out. That really lifts the spirits. I didn't take it with me because of the Covid quarantine, but once I got a compliment. I think the style doesn't let people realize it's not leather. There is also a zip pocket on the inside for storage. And if I wear it in winter, I don't have to worry about rain! True, there are a few issues with the bag. One of them is typical of black bags - they often have a black lining that makes it impossible to see your belongings. This one is also black on the inside (and appears to be unlined except for the pocket area, although I could be wrong, I'm not around to check. I'll take another look if that's the case). Lined or unlined, dark black inside. Luckily I had an extra organizer in red which helps me see and also gives me extra pockets and a bag shape without changing the look of the bag. However, it was difficult to enter, which brings me to the second issue - discovery. While the bag itself is larger than it looks, the opening is small enough that it can be difficult to pull out a large wallet or sunglass case. Even though the bag is actually quite big, I think I can handle it like a mini and only put the essentials in it. Overall, this is a stylish handbag that even collectors will love. I hope this continues because creating more garbage is bad. I treat bags the same way I treat dogs. Buying your favorite bag is like choosing an animal from a shelter rather than a breeder. If it ever comes out in real leather I'll be the first to buy it.