Review on Covelin Women'S Genuine Leather Tote - Soft, Stylish Shoulder Bag by Joseph Elvis

I waited to write this review because I am a leather snob and care more about handbags than I do about cars so I needed to wait it out a little bit. I just ditched a $400 Michael Kors Hamilton shopper that was in this same beautiful caramel Hermes-like color as this Covelin tote I'm reviewing, because as much as I loved it and we all know we love getting everyone else to gush about our bags--I hated it. It weighed about 75 pounds and because of the price I was terrified of rain, fingernails, pens, small children.everything. I moved on to a "value" bag which goes against everything I believe it, which was cute, got lots of compliments, polka-dotsy, bold colors and statement-piecey., and everything about it did not represent me one bit. Carrying synthetic leather made me physically ill. So I took a chance on a company I'd never heard of and had two requirements: genuine leather, a neutral seasonless color that I could wear with black or brown, although I only wear black but dare to dream. I also wanted a few manageable compartments but not too many so you're constantly fishing. I wanted sturdy handles that would not be "set free" from their bucket, and I wanted it to have some sort of closure, preferably a heavy-duty well-made smooth zipper, to be able to zip the top of the tote shut when I didn't want it open to the world when I'm grocery shopping and distracted by a chocolate taste test. I will honestly say: Mission Accomplished. Covelin, you have met my expectations. Your price point does not have me living in fear and you have pleasantly surprised me with your quality and that's not easy to do because I am a very arrogant purse-snob. It's my one indulgence and to carry a purse that is not immediately recognized and envied is out of my comfort zone, so you have broken me and I thank you for it. I would like to be your spokesperson.