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Holii Bags: Add Luxurious Doses of Ethnic Chic To Your Outfits

Holii Bags

Some opinions are cemented forever. I’ve held this idea for the longest time that all cameras of the world have a conspiracy against me. Even the most inanimate object would outdo me in being photogenic. With the result that I was always maintaining a safe distance from the lenses. That was before starting this blog. Then came the beauties – bags after bags with functional shapes, irresistible textures, colors and stylized details. Putting up their pics in posts, I started yearning to feature alongside them. I have started to take baby steps in this direction but I’m just a girl-next-door with no background in fashion and it’s just my passion that drives me on. So if you find the pictures to be less than glossy or not magazine-like, you know why! Moreover, my intent through these pages is to portray a simple, everyday look and for when we might not be picture-perfect on a daily basis!

When I had the opportunity to review these 5 Holii bags, I was thrilled to bits. First, they are luxe leather bags. Second, they fuse traditional Indian motifs with the most in-trend global silhouettes. That makes it a sizzling combination, making the bags perfect choices for both traditional and contemporary fashion. What also helps tremendously is the bright, rich colors the bags are drenched in. All bags are spacious enough for their particular style. Do enjoy the pictures and let me know which is your favorite of the lot!

This off-white sling is a pretty little convenient must-have. The leather has different patterns on the body. The warm sunny colors add to its charm. The handle length is adjustable. There are exterior pockets for quick retrieval. The interior is lined with bright striped fabric. It costs INR 3,895.

Holii Sling Bag

Holii Sling Bag

Holii Sling Bag

This shoulder bag is my favorite of the lot. It’s super handy, just the right size for just about any purpose you need to use it for and affordable at INR 3,295. The color is a dull maroon but the pattern on it makes the whole bag subtly attractive. I find this one to be ideal for fusion wear, like the one I’m sporting here. External pockets add to convenience. And then there’s that tassel right in the middle adding a special effect!

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

This adorable green clutch with that tassel again is my next favorite. The good thing is that the clutch is structured but the leather is not stiff. It is soft enough to let you use it with ease. For the size of a clutch, it has ample storage space. Carry it to add an instant dash of class, just for INR 1,595.

Holii Clutch

Holii Clutch

Holii Clutch

Next up is another shoulder bag, albeit brighter than the one we saw earlier. The inclusion of yellow makes the shape stand out. The handles are longer than the earlier maroon one but space-wise almost comparable. This costs INR 3,495.

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

Holii Shoulder Bag

And finally we have this white beauty with multi-color diagonal stripes on one side and a blue-red patch on the other. My reservations with white remain but this is apt for those special occasions when we need whites to make a bold statement. This one too comes with tassels (though on this particular piece a few metal links are missing I think, which makes them literally stand on end) and costs INR 1,495.

Holii Clutch

Holii Clutch

Overall, they are colorful, spacious and come with elements of ethnicity and style. Tell us your Holii story!

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Vidya Gupta

Mother to three lovely boys and wife of a banking professional, I am extremely passionate about a host of topics, bags being one of them. For the record, the others are - makeup, travel, photography, in no particular order. Here I share my perspective on the Indian as well as the international bag-scene. As a youngster I would spend most of my money on bags and carry one according to my outfit. It is this love that I express through this blog. Needless to say, any suggestions for improvement, even healthy criticisms, are highly encouraged. Hope you enjoy your stay here and find something useful to help you on your next bag purchase!

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