http://www.botkier.com/handbags/valentina-satchel

Anyone have one? Comments? Was eyeing the blush or cinnamon colors, but the mint looks good too!

I love this bag! Saw an ad and seriously considering getting one. Does anyone have modeling photos?

I'm also curious as to why this bag is priced so much less than botkier's other bags (not that i'm complaining about more wallet-friendly pricing). But it does raise some eyebrows, given that I'm used to seeing botkier retail in the 500-600 range.

I like the bag but I'm not in love with the color choices. Cinnamon is the best one and blush is OK.

So I got the blush one, and I was rather disappointed. The bag is a lot smaller than I thought it would be (which is probably good for most people, but I was looking for a large bag). Also, the leather dye style has a "faded" or "distressed" look to it. I'm not sure whether it's supposed to be that way, but I didn't really like it, so I returned it.

I saw 4 Valentina's today. Satchel in dove. The smaller xbody in blush, dove and the tan shade. The leather did not look distressed...I thought it was rather smooth, thick and soft. Must check again...

They are all very flat bags but pretty with such clean lines :)

Thanks for the update, Morisa. Sorry that it didn't work out for you.

Originally Posted by uadjit

Thanks for the update, Morisa. Sorry that it didn't work out for you.

yeah I'm thinking I got a dud because everywhere that I've seen the blush color, it's supposed to be a uniform color, not blush interspirsed with light (almost white) speckles.

I would consider the Cinnamon shade more of a deep Saddle or Luggage. I agree the leather is more smooth, clean & definitely not distressed in any manner; more soft & supple like lambskin leather. Much lighter than other Botkier styles with minimal hardware. The handles are thinner & they don't fold down. The inside is very roomy & outside pocket will probably come in handy; the clasp is fairly accessible too. The Valentina is very nice looking; both styles. Maybe a little to simple in style? I wonder how the leather holds up to regular use...

I'd love to see a reveal or hear a review of someone who owns this bag. The mint color is gorgeous! I'm tempted to just order it and see. Has anyone seen the mint color in person?

^I would love to see a real-life photo of the mint one, as well! I was hoping I could snag it on sale down the line, but mint already sold out in both styles on Nordstrom's website. :(

I just bought the Botkier Valentina in blushing pink. I'll try to post photos once it arrives on Monday via Zappos. Really excited for it to come!!!

Just FYI, the bag is on Anthro's site (but I haven't seen it in store). http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/...s/24686529.jsp - different name too.

^That's where I first saw it. :) I wish they had it in mint!

Originally Posted by Morisa

So I got the blush one, and I was rather disappointed. The bag is a lot smaller than I thought it would be (which is probably good for most people, but I was looking for a large bag). Also, the leather dye style has a "faded" or "distressed" look to it. I'm not sure whether it's supposed to be that way, but I didn't really like it, so I returned it.

Thx for the info. Do you have pictures to show?