Today I wanted to give you a glimpse into my bag obsession. I do not get anything for this review, I just genuinely like the products and hope that it brings you as much joy as it does me. I 100% love their bags and the quality. When you read a little bit further down, you will find that their customer service is great too!
I don’t remember how I came across Barrington but I am so glad that I did a few years ago! It has the Jon Hart concept with the leather and luggage but they add in the fun factor with the awesome prints! If I had an unlimited amount of money, I would have every bag in all the design combinations! They just recently came out with the new spring/summer prints and they are to DIE for. I am currently designing my new bag right now! I am thinking I need a new tote for work…
Barrington has a ton of items in all shapes and sizes. They have every thing from luggage tags to diaper bags. Some of the items would make great birthday, graduation, or even a mother’s/father’s day gift! When creating your piece, you first get to choose your design. Then, you have the option of a stripe or a patch monogram. After you have made that decision, you get to choose the colors and layout of your monogram. The opportunities are endless!
Today, I will be sharing with you each bag that I have, the style, and a short review on it. I hope that you find something to treat your self with. These pieces are an investment but they are worth every penny!
St. Charles Yacht Tote
This was actually the first bag that I received as a gift from H for Christmas. He will kill me for sharing this, but he was so proud because he designed it himself! I have had this bag for four plus years and it has held up so well. I take this tote with us on EVERY trip because it holds so much! It isn’t stained and the leather isn’t worn. The size of the bag is bigger than a regular tote purse so it tends to get a little heavy when you fill it up. That would probably be the only negative thing I have to say about it. Right now, I am loving this bag in the cactus print!
St. Anne Tote and Kent Keyring Wallet
The next two items are the St. Anne Tote and the Kent Keyring Wallet. I forgot to add the wallet in the picture because it is on my keys but it matches the print and colors of the tote. The colors of this bag help me carry it throughout all of the seasons. It is the perfect size to carry as a purse but still be able to carry your laptop and other necessities if you needed it for work. This is usually the bag I use as a carry-on when we fly places. I can fit in ALL the snacks and candy. It has one zipper on the inside that is smaller. The downside of this bag is that it doesn’t close on top so you have to be careful when carrying it!
Belmont Cabin Bag
I love this bag so much that I bought it twice! If you are a light packer, then this is the bag for you! It is also a perfect option to use on a weekend trip. The straps on this bag are strong and even when the bag is full, it never has felt too heavy for me. Like the St. Anne Tote, it also has a small zipper attached on the inside. You will also notice that KB’s has a lighter colored leather. A few years ago they launched this and a black leather option too!
Funny story, when I was pregnant with KB I designed like ten different bags and sent them to my sister so she could help me choose. After all that “work”, I never actually purchased one because I could never decide what I wanted. I knew I wanted Santa to get KB a bag for Christmas because he definitely didn’t need anymore toys. I also wanted to get him something that he would be able to use for a while and be able to have a place for his stuff when we traveled. The Belmont Cabin Bag is is such a timeless piece that I know he will use for many years to come!
When I finally made a decision and went to their website, they didn’t have the prints that I had saved! I e-mailed them asking what had happened to the print. I really wanted this one because during the fall they switch out their prints so there really weren’t any bright colors available. The customer service representative e-mailed me back asking if I could send her a picture of what I wanted and she would see what she could do! A week later I was all set up and had the exact bag ordered that I wanted! I was so glad that I saved that picture on my phone. So not only are their products amazing, so is their customer service!
Buchanan 15″ Laptop Case
I have had this computer case for a while and it has held up really nicely! I am kicking myself because I shoved it under the seat of my car one time and I got a black mark on the top but other than that, it is stayed so clean! I still have the old school thick Mac computer and it fits my laptop perfectly. So if you have something that is a little bit thinner, you might look into the 13″ case!
St. Anne Diaper Bag
So far this is my favorite print and bag to date! I love the leopard! This is also such a fun design because you can add any stripe and color to it and it would look great! This tote is the same as the regular St. Anne Tote except for the fact that this one has many more compartments because it is considered a diaper bag. I love it as a diaper bag because it limits me to how much I actually need. I always find myself overpacking the diaper bag when in reality, he is at the age where he doesn’t need as much as he did when he was a newborn. I wanted this bag to be girly because I am planning on carrying it even after the diaper bag stage! Truthfully, you could order this as a regular purse if you like to just have the compartments. Another plus is that it comes with a longer strap that you can snap on and use to carry it. One negative is that the top doesn’t close on this one either.
Cosmetic Kit
Last summer Barrington released this pineapple print. I knew when I saw it, that I had to get my hands on it! I wanted to make sure that I got it on an item that I necessarily wouldn’t carry out in the open just because I am not going to carry a purse with a pineapple on it all year long. I felt like this cosmetic kit was the perfect option because it is something that I can use and still enjoy the fun colors! I have actually not used it as a make-up bag because my make-up bags gets FILTHY and I didn’t want to do that to this one. So instead, I use it to carry my jewelry when I am shooting outfits or when we travel! The only negative thing is that the zipper and leather is a little stiff so it takes some time to break it in! I don’t think that is necessarily a bad thing though, it just means that they leather is great quality!
So, there you have it! I hope that you love these pieces as much as I do! I love all the different options and combinations that you can create! Be sure to tag me in your posts if you end up treating yourself to something! Happy shopping!
