luxury

What’s NEW at Senreve??

If you are a big fan of Senreve like I am, you would have been equally excited with the release of Senreve’s new vegan leather items. I have indulged in two of them so far, the Continental Wallet and their Fiore Bucket Bag. What’s great is that they both match so I can pair them together easily!

FIORE BUCKET BAG

I have had a bucket bag on my list for so long, so when Senreve came out with this one I literally jumped for joy! This bag is beautifully made and will fit everything you need it to. It also has a hard “shell” around the bottom that allows the bag to sit on it’s own, and it gives the bag external pockets. You can easily fit a thin water-bottle, on the go coffee cup, snacks, whatever you want in it.

The “shell” [as I am calling it], is a dragon stamped leather which really elevates this bag. The strap is also adjustable, just like most of their other straps.

When I showed my cousin this bag [she is quite picky], she said that if she was going to get a Senreve bag, this would be it. What I personally love about this bag is that it is just so different then many of Senreve’s other bags. It is also so easy to access everything inside of it. I hope they come out with this bag in their dolce leather, because I think that would be a beautiful option!

If there are any downsides to this bag I would say first, the strap can be a bit cumbersome to adjust. The second is that the bit of leather that allows you to tighten the top of the bag will only stay tight if you knot it or tie it in a bow.

CONTINENTAL WALLET

The continental wallet is also something very different for Senreve. They have come out will card-holders, and other smaller SLG’s…but not a large wallet like this.

Due to the fact that we are still in a global pandemic, and I just got this piece, I haven’t used it a ton…but I don’t think it is a piece that really requires a ton of wear to review it. It is first and foremost a wallet. But like all Senreve bags, they have designed it to be more than that. You can slip your hand through the front strap to carry it as a clutch, or you can put the chain on it to wear it shoulder or cross-body. I will say though, that I do wish the chain strap came with the bag and not as separate piece.

As someone who typically uses a card-holder as a wallet, I am finding that this was an excessive purchase for me. That being said, I am keeping it because I don’t have anything else like it. This can fit my phone (with the case off), so I will definitely using this as an evening bag.

If you are someone who uses a large wallet, or if you are looking for a cute evening bag, this could be a great option for you!

So what do you guys think?? Are either of these pieces that you would consider for yourself? I would love to hear your opinion!

If you are new here and are not aware, I am an ambassador for Senreve. This has never and will never affect my opinion of a bag. If you have something you are eyeing you can always use my codes MODERNEUTRALS for $50 off your order of $300 or more.

Senreve Aria Belt Bag vs Mini Maestra

It’s been awhile since I wrote here. To be honest I just didn’t feel like writing, but I am forcing myself to get back into it. We are in crazy times right now. I am full of mixed emotions, up and down, and I know all of you are feeling the same way. Writing is a great way to express yourself, and I want use this post to bring back a sense of normalcy.

Senreve took the world by storm. It felt like they were dropped into my feed one day, and then all the sudden everyone was talking about them. Kudos to their world-class marketing team. In 2016, Wendy Wen and Coral Chung started Senreve. Their goal? To make “a stylish laptop bag for working women”, according an article from the Observer. Fast-forward to 2020 and they have curated a well-designed and well-made collection of bags, card holders, and accessories for the working woman. If you want to learn more about Senreve I highly recommend checking out this interview Wendy Wen did with the Observer.

I was gifted my first Senreve bag back in the beginning of 2019 when I first moved out to California and became an ambassador for Senreve. [Please note that my opinions are not influenced at all by the fact that I am an ambassador for the company] The bag I received was the famous Mini Maestra in the color Pebbled Ice. I had been lusting after this bag for a long time and when it came in I was beyond excited. Before I get into pros and cons, I want to address that both the Mini Maestra and Aria Belt Bag are very versatile bags. Both can be worn in multiple ways — you can wear them in a way appropriate for professional situations, or you can dress them down to wear in a more casual manner.

Mini Maestra

PROS:

– Can be worn in multiple ways, making it very versatile. The Mini Maestra can be worn over-the-shoulder, cross-body, and as a backpack.

– Very well-made, and something that can be worn in professional scenarios or paired with a more casual look.

– Very spacious; the central compartment will fit an Ipad or tablet. Here is a link to a great comparison of the different Maestra sizes.

– Fits more than you think it would!

– Luxurious suede lining

CONS:

– If you are looking for a backpack specifically, I would just get a backpack. Although this functions great as a versatile bag that can be worn as a backpack, in my experience it doesn’t sit flat against my back. This is fine for what it is, but if you are looking for a designated backpack I would get something that fits flat against your back.

– I find the straps are hard to adjust. To adjust the straps you have a metal peg that fits into the hole on the strap. Especially when this item is brand new, it is hard to get the peg in and out of the hole easily. [I haven’t adjusted the strap too much on mine, so you may find that adjusting the strap gets easier as it is worked in a little more.]

Aria Belt Bag

PROS:

– Another extremely versatile bag! It can be worn over-the-shoulder, cross-body, as a sling, or as a belt-bag.

– Also very well made, with a luxurious suede lining.

– Spacious bag for the size! I can fit my Iphone XR, wallet, and a little make-up pouch in here no problem.

– It has a small pocket on the front of the bag underneath the flap, a card slot inside, as well as zipper pocket on the inside of the bag.

– There are holes all up and down the strap, so it can be adjusted for any length, which means it would be great for all body types.

– Senreve also offers a chain that you can purchase to pair with this bag and dress it up a bit more. Here is a link to the chain!

CONS:

– I find it hard to open this bag with one hand.

I also want to note that I just recently purchased my Aria Belt Bag. I will be sure to update this post if have any additional comments to add!

So in the end the biggest question is, are they worth the money? The Mini Maestra starts around $695 and the Aria Belt Bag starts around $395. In my opinion, yes, they are worth the price. First, as I said above, they are extremely versatile, which means you are getting more for your money than a traditional handbag. Additionally, you are investing in a bag that is going to last. They are extremely well made and are designed to be for the working woman. Another important thing to note is that both of these bags are great for travelling. I have traveled with the Mini Maestra, it fit everything I needed for the plane, and was great to take out for all-day excursions. I haven’t had a chance to take the Aria out for a spin — but this will easily pack inside your larger bag and would be great for exploring the city or having a night out on the town.

If you decide that you want to invest in one of their pieces, you can use my code MODERNEUTRALS. Currently my code will get you 15% off your purchase of $300 or more, and in addition, Senreve will donate 15% of the proceeds to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Once this promotion ends, my code will give you $50 off your order of $300 or more. You can see more information on their current promotions in my Senreve highlight, on my IG (@moderneutrals). UPDATE: This promotion is now over, but you can still used my code MODERNNEUTRALS to get $30 off your order of $300 or more!