Bag: Gucci Marmont, Mini [Sold Out] | Sweater: Topshop | Jeans: AG [similar shade] | Booties: Halogen | Sunglasses: Nordstrom
Photography by: Angie Garcia
This week I asked for a few questions to film a FAQ. Full disclosure, I haven’t filmed it just yet and I can’t make any promises. I don’t necessarily like doing videos as it isn’t my strong suit, so I still am toying with the idea telling myself to, “Suck it up and do it.” But while I try to gain some courage to film, I’ve gone through all the questions that were sent via comments and messages. I was blown away by how many of you asked, “What is your favorite bag now that you’re a mom?“
No need to ask your fashion fairy blogmother twice, because you know I love talking about handbags any second I get. I’ll talk your ear off.
Handbags are easily my favorite accessory to purchase, style and peruse. I’m all about organization and I love that we take our handbags with us wherever we go as they tote our lives in them. Because I’m such a handbag fiend, I’ve had great experiences and not so great experiences. I’ve had bags get severely damaged, I’ve purchased bags that never work out and all along I find some gems I know will be on my shoulder when I’m 60. The Gucci Marmont line? That will be on my shoulder when I’m 80. This bag is 100% baby proof. I mean my child could use it as a teether [which she has] and it’s fine.
So let’s backtrack. Before baby, I kept my bags in immaculate condition, wiping them down with a cloth after each use. They never accumulated dust, scratches or even housed more than two or three receipts at a time. I swore up and down I’d maintain those habits when baby arrived and I would keep my goods well manicured.
Then, life happened.
Now, I still treat my bags extremely well. I have built-in shelves in my closet for them. I keep all my dust bags. I still wipe them down once a month. I have a pretty strict purse organization routine [you only need “X” number of lip glosses, etc.]. However, when I’m putting Maxi in the car seat and she feels the need to let her mother [and the entire parking lot] know that a car seat is torture, and I’ve got the grocery bag in the crook of my arm smashing the bread and I’m also trying to get her put in swiftly since the world is DANGEROUS, life happens. In that moment I don’t even care if spray paint gets on my bag. I’m getting my baby in the car quickly, safely and checking her car seat straps more than the integrity of my handbag. And in those instances, a few bags have gotten damaged. There are scratches and scuffs. Does it bother me? Heavens no. Your items are going to get use and if my bag gets mommy battle wounds, so be it! However, designer handbags are quite the investment and it can be frustrating to see a certain leather scratch when the brand claims it doesn’t. You immediately lose hundreds, if not thousands, in terms of resale value.
So what does that have to do with the Gucci Marmont collection? Everything.
This bag was my Valentine’s Day present from Paul and so I’ve had it almost a year. I feel comfortable reviewing it as I’ve carried it before baby, with baby, on date night and while traveling. It’s incredible and I don’t say that lightly. My child has chewed on this bag while in the grocery cart. We’ve spilt breast milk on it. Formula on it. Cheerios on it. Wine on it. It’s hit my car 50+ times putting Maxi in the car. Peaches has pawed at it. It’s been thrown in a suitcase while traveling. It still looks brand new.
In fact, my mom saw me take this bag out one day and she saw the usual scenario go down where Maxi is playing with it/it’s hitting my car while I buckle her. She saw me carry it again and said, “Why isn’t this scratched? You treat it horribly.” I shrugged and just told her it was well made.
She went to Nordstrom and bought one and for Christmas told my dad she wanted it in porcelain rose as well.
So let’s chat details, shall we?
Medium GG Marmont 2.0 Matelassé Leather Shoulder Bag
Sizing:
- 12″W x 7 ½”H x 3″D.
- 12” strap drop; 21” shoulder strap drop.
- 1.7 lbs.
Details:
- Flap with spring closure
- Sliding chain strap can be worn doubled or extended
- Interior zip and wall pockets
- Structured silhouette with flat base for stability
- Sueded microfiber lining
- Leather
- Made in Italy
Design Appeal:
- A classic flap bag with feminine and masculine detailing.
- Logos nod to ’70s-era Gucci design
- Although it has feminine details [like a heart on the back] it’s incredibly functional. It’s not dainty.
- This line carries an array of price points and sizing so many are able to try the trend based on budget and lifestyle. Sizes include: Super Mini, Mini, Medium, Large [this bag featured], Maxi.
- The Medium can be worn on the shoulder with the double chain or as a cross-body bag, which is what I do when I have my diaper bag on me.
What I Keep in Mine
- Flap Wallet
- Pouch for Checkbook & Reciepts
- iPhone 8+
- Keys & Keyring
- Makeup Bag with chapstick, lipstick, gloss, powder, ponytail holder, hand sanitizer and pacifier.
In these photos I featured the other Marmont item I have which is the super mini. Unfortunately, it was so popular at Nordstrom it sold out. However, Nordstrom carries quite the Marmont stash from their velvet bags [my dream!] to embellished beauties. Honestly, what led me to review this bag was the fact my husband notices how well it maintains its original design and integrity. Being married to a fashion blogger, my husband is quite the good sport. He never complains about a trip to the mall or snapping a photo. If anything, he really encourages what I do. But does he notice details? No. If I told him we needed to run to Nordstrom and get some MAC makeup, he’d think you could purchase it in the children’s department. He truly has no clue about brands or designers or what is what. As we were packing to move earlier this year, I commented on which bags held up being a mom and which bags didn’t. I told him my Gucci Marmont wasn’t scratched and he said, “So why don’t you just only buy those from now on?” He’s a CPA. and quite logical at that. 😉 But I’m his wife and have to bring some impracticality to our life. However, I think it says a lot when your husband thinks you should just only buy one time of brand, because he wouldn’t notice if I came home in a brown wig.
Here’s a bit more of the Marmont line include my favorites from the collection.
Do you have anything from the Gucci Marmont line?! Have you shopped it at Nordstrom?
In collaboration with Nordstrom. All purchases and opinions are my own.
The bag is so lovely. Super chic! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Love how you styled the white boots in this post!
Video IS your strong suit, your snapchats and instastories are the best! You are so charismatic and relatable and fun to listen to!
Aw thank you Kimberly, you’re so kind!
I have been debating for some time now on which designer bag to invest in. I have been going back and forth on a few bags and always bag to the Gucci Marmont. Your review just helped solidly that choice. Thank you and always love following you!
-secretly hoping to run in to your fabulous self on my Dallas trips ????
I love when you do bag reviews and funny it’s this week because I finally pulled the trigger and bought my first LV Neverfull I’ve been dying for for years! The Gucci mini Marmont is the cutest- I would get one as my next bag!
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
I love when you do bag reviews and funny it’s this week because I finally pulled the trigger and bought my LV Neverfull I’ve been dying to get for years! The Gucci mini Marmont is the cutest- I would get one as my next bag!
xx Tess | Sequins are the New Black
I’m saving to buy the medium in the porcelain rose this spring. I’ve loved this bag for years!!!! Your post just reaffirms how much I need it!
Amanda | http://www.cashmereandjeans.com
Oh my goodness I love this bag!! Quick question: what kind of wallet are you using in the mini bag? I’ve been on the hunt for a good small wallet to put in my mini bags!
xox,
Ashley
Hi Ashley!
I use a card holder by LV!
xo,
Katey
Hi Katey!
Do you bring your diaper bag when you’re out too? If so, i know you have the backpack and Prada one, which do you pair with this bag?
Thank you!
Hi Carolyn!
I do! It really depends on what we are doing! If Paul is with us and we use the stroller I take the Prada. If we aren’t taking the stroller I use a backpack!
xo,
Katey
Can we also talk about your custom purse organizer closet? 🙂
Would love to have a Gucci bag! I really love the white one and the black velvet one you linked above. Those would be my faves!
Can you do a post about which bags don’t hold up?
Hi Karen!
Yes!
xo,
Katey
This was such a perfectly-timed post! I aspire to take as good of my handbags as you do yours! I was searching the blog the other day and was hoping to track down a post where you talk specifically about what cloths, cleaners, etc. you use to care for your bags! I didn’t have any luck, am I missing it? I could’ve sworn you’ve mentioned it before!
Hi Claire!
They are in this post. I hope this helps girl!
https://www.chroniclesoffrivolity.com/2016/12/stocking-stuffers/
xo,
Katey
This bag is so gorgeous! Definitely a dream bag!
xoxo,
Amy
http://www.styleandsequins.com
Love this post! What small makeup bag do you use inside this purse!? Thanks!
A Louis Vuitton small cosmetic bag! xoxo
A girl can dream! Wow! Will put this on the list!
Love this bag! <3
BlondieintheCity.com
I love the medium marmot. Is it comfortable to wear it as a crossbody? I was also looking at the marmont mini bag, but I’m afraid it will be too small. Love the pink in that size! I want a bag that’s a good size, but also to use as a crossbody on the weekends. I think Gucci has so many good looking bags lately compared to some of the new LV ones. Thank you for your review.
Hi Amanda!
It definitely is comfortable! The chain doesn’t bother me even though it’s a larger chain, which is funny because the chain bothered me on my Chloe bag I used to have! I hope this helps. 🙂 xo
Gucci is one of my favourite brands that I absolutely adore. If you’re looking for second hand Gucci pieces, check out ( https://www.hardlyeverwornit.com/gucci) they’ve got some great stuff.
Thank you! Great down to earth information! This will really help us moms…with enjoying our daily life and looking good while working hard!
Hello, is the larger purse the Medium or Large? Above the sizing it says medium but then when you are mentioning the sizes in the collection it says [this bag featured] after large.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi Danielle! So sorry for my mistake, the “large” one in this post is medium! Then they have a jumbo size after that! haha. Thank you for reading!
Love your review! You look amazing in the photos as well!!
I own the super mini Gucci Marmont bag in Yellow with the silver hardware 🙂 And it’s one of my favorite ones in my bag collection! Hoping to get my hands on the black as well! The velvet is gorgeous too!
Lots of love xx
Janel
This is Soo beautiful
How much did you pay to keep this