I've only had my Cambridge Satchel since christmas but it has quickly become my favorite thing in my wardrobe. Today was the first day I went without it and that was only because it want it to get damaged in the snow (yay it snowed today!). Since I love mine so much I just thought I'd do a little review on it, just in case any of my readers are thinking about getting one.
My personal favorite part of mine is the embossing of my initials (Which for this particular style was free). I chose blind embossing however if I were to do it again I'd probably pick a colored embossing just so it stands out more. As you can tell in farther away photos the blind embossing is harder to see.
Now theres one thing that does annoy me about this bag and it's the buckles. You have to unbuckle and re-buckle it every time you want to get something out which can be really annoying in certain situations. It is a hassle but I love the bag so much that it doesn't bug me. However if your the kind of person that likes to just throw anything and everything in your bag, this isn't the bag for you. It's not a carryall and do it's structured shape all the things you put in it for the most part have to organized.
I bought my bag with the intention of using it for school which is why I bought the 15 inch but it has quickly become my everyday bag that I also use for school. I've found that papers, folders, and my laptop fit great while more irregularly shaped things do not fit so well. If your buying yours for school or work I recommend the 15 inch but if your buying it for everyday use I would say get a smaller size.
With all that said I'm in love with my satchel and would love to purchase another one in a fun vibrant color! I think it's a timeless bag and well worth the large price tag. I definitely won't be putting mine away for quite sometime.
Do you have a cambridge Satchel?
If so, do you like it?
If not, would you want one?


I have been contemplating getting one forever! The one thing stopping me is what you said about the buckle, because I have had that issue with shoe buckles before, and I always get annoyed with them, so I am worried that will happen with this bag too! I think for the spring I will jsut have to get one anyway in some pretty color, you have convinced me! enjoy yours xx
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I love it. I have seen similar styles online, and have some bags that are quite similar so I think I'd buy it. Does it come in red?
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I agree, I hate that you have to buckle & rebuckle with this bag! It's why I never carry mine.
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I do love Cambridge bags, I would love to have one but I always get scared that one of my terrible twosome will destroy something like this x
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Love your bag.^^
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ReplyDeleteI love the satchel, so pretty! And I love how you got your initials on it!
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oooh initials!!! Such a fun bag!
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ReplyDeleteI agree, <3 your Cambridge satchel too and you've picked the perfect design and colour because its so classic and chic!
ReplyDeleteOmg that satchel is beautiful <3 I would love a cambridge satchel!
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SUCH a cute satchel Kacie!! I love the colour you went for too. Still majorly jealous!
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Lucky!! I would like to have it :)
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE camebridge satchels and yours is Gorgeous! When I first discovered them a while back I was like Omg I want one until I looked them up and discovered the major price tag attached to them which crushed me Haha 1 day though I will haha I think I'll get a neon green one too those are so attension grabbing Ive seen them all over tumblr! And I didnt even know you got to have initials on them that is so cute! And I admit am the kinda gal who opens and goes into her bag every 2 seconds when out so that would be awkward but who cares its an amazing bag aha Lovely post dear! and thank you so much for the lovely comment you left on my blog xox
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Absolutely loving this,hun!;)
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So jealous you had snow, I hope we get some tomorrow! ;) This is a really nice size, I have a little lilac one but I'd like a larger one like this.
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ReplyDeleteI have obsessed over them for about 2 years and FINALLY purchased the neon orange 15"(no longer available) and I have fallen madly in love with it. I use it for work, weekend and travel and am already planning my next purchase a 13 or 14" for every day in a more classic color - and will totally get the embossing. I highly recommend to anyone considering - completely worth the cost & it will last you forever.
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