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Ricki Satchel From Bag Blaze @bagblaze #spon

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I have officially fallen in love with Bag Blaze. They have just about every kind of purse, shoulder bag, satchel, hobo or tote that you could ever desire. All the bags were so cute that choosing one was quite difficult.

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I decided to go with the Ricki Satchel. One of the great things I love about Bag Blaze is that, for every bag they sale, they have different colors to choose from. For instance, in the bag that I bought, they also have black and gray. I decided to go with the orange.

With this bag, it was love at first sight. One of the first things that caught my eye was the detachable long carrying strap that comes with the bag (turning it instantly into a messenger bag!) This allows me to be able to carry the bag on my shoulder instead of holding it in my hand all day. Also, the gold buckles and studs really go well with the color of the messenger bag. The Ricki Satchel is very high-end looking, but for a very low-end cost! It is low key enough to be used everyday, but it’s also cute enough to go with something a bit more formal!

Another great thing about the Ricki Satchel is that it has plenty of space! It has a pocket that zips up on both the inside and outside. It also has a somewhat hidden pocket on the front that buttons. And let’s not forget the cellphone holder on the inside – which is a must-have as far as I am concerned. I like the cell phone pouch because it saves me from having to dig around for minutes looking for my phone. It also protects my phone from whatever may be in the abyss that is the bottom of my purse! All I have to do is reach in and grab it right away!

If you didn’t instantly fall in love with my purse like I did, you might like some of the other purses that they offer. They have several different styles to choose from including satchels, hobos, totes, and clutches. Personally I like the messenger bags most but might not agree. Bag Blaze has so many styles, we can all be happy!

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This item is featured in Cheap Is The *New* Classy’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. If you would like to see more items featured in the 2012 Holiday Gift Guide click HERE!

About Amber {contributor}

Amber is a college student and avid fashionista. Amber loves all things beauty and fashion and spends her time reading and thinking about Channing Tatum.

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  4. Kate F. says

    My favorite purse is a uniquely shaped blue Gucci bag that my mom got in Europe in the 1980s. She gave it to me for my high school graduation gift.

  6. Robin O says

    My favorite purse ever is a purple one that my mother owns…she purchased it in Italy…and she’s not giving it up anytime soon!

  10. Jennifer says

    My favorite purse ever is one that I actually made myself from a Lazy Girl pattern … it had lots of pockets and I used some of my favorite green and purple fabrics. Unfortunately, it eventually wore out and I had to replace it. One of these days I say I’d like to make myself another one, but I need to find the spare time first LOL! Until then, I’m on the search for the elusive “perfect” bag.

  13. Natasha Rodriguez says

    My Favorite purse ever! It was a green eco friendly bag I had in college with a world and a heart around it! It was a huge tote!

  16. Sacha Schroeder says

    My favorite purse of all time is the Grace Adele large tote bag and I have 3 different clutches for it so it can match anything!

  19. Rachel Salinas says

    My favorite purse ever is this gray Fossil purse that I own now. It has just the right amount of pockets, is just the right size, and it is adorable!!!

  22. lisa says

    I have only one handbag.I won it on a blog contest. I believe it’s Twisted Orchard? Anyways it’s roomy and cute.

  25. april yedinak says

    My fave ever was a tiny tan leather Tommy Hilfiger bag. It was so cute and just the right size for when you only needed to carry essentials.

  38. Judith B. says

    My favorite was a red leather purse that I got for my birthday when I was 10. I have always liked red purses since.

  40. Aimee C. says

    My favorite purse ever is one my aunt in law made for me. It is brown with flower pattern inside and has wooden handles. Love!

  43. Lisa Burk says

    I guess my favorite purse I have had is my current one which is almost 7 years old! It’s a knock off of a Brighton!

  45. Jan says

    My fave purse ever was in high school, it was a shoulder purse that was long and thin, and tan in color… had to be tan, or it wasn’t popular, haha 🙂

  47. krista grandstaff says

    My fave purse ever is a woven rattan, styled like a fisherman’s creel…with oxblood leather trim and long strap, by Etienne Aigner…I still have it, after 20 years…and would love to have the corner where it is cracking, fixed 🙁

  55. Pam says

    I had a black bag one time that my daughter got for me. It was more like a tote but had 3 deep sections. At the time, it was perfect! It probably wouldn’t work for me today though.

  60. beth c says

    my favorite purse ever is one that a good friend of mine made for me!! it has african print and animals on it, orange lining inside and is just gorgeous! it’s that much more special because it was handmade with lots of love! 🙂

  63. Chelsea W says

    My favorite purse I’ve ever purchased was the Prada bag I got from a thrift store for $3 bucks… and it was in perfect condition (and super cute!)

  65. Bo says

    My favorite purse I’ve ever purchased was actually from Gap! It was made of turquoise suede. It got compliments all the time – once when I was at Barneys, the sales person complimented it and asked if it was Marc Jacobs. Her eyes opened wide with shock when I told her I got it from Gap instead.

  72. Marti Parks says

    My favorite purse ever was one that I bought at the Goodwill store. It was leather and I got it at a great price, I used it for so many years that the handle broke.

  78. Lisa Williams says

    My favorite purse(s) have been the last two I bought. I got them from Avon and they were Butler Basics from Jen Groover. They have organizers built in and everything has a place and stays put.

  83. Sue Hull says

    My fave purse is one my daughter bought me for my b-day last yr. It’s just a black purse that fits all my stuff. Not a brand name. Thank you for the awesome giveaway! 🙂
    Is there any chance in the new year that you’ll shorten the enteries on the rafflecopter? I love entering your giveaways but the RC is just to long. 🙂

    • Dawn says

      You are right, the rafflecopters are long. But remember, you don’t have to do all the entries, just the first one. 🙂 And for many of the entries, once you have done them that’s it…you never have to do them again – just click that you did it. 🙂 Like if you like my page on FB, as long as you don’t unlike it all you have to do it click the green button. I hope that helps.

      But yeah, I do occasionally thrown one in that only requires comments and nothing else. 🙂

      Dawn

  85. Amanda Alvarado says

    My favorite purse ever is the one I have right now. It was custom made for me and is made out of Dallas Cowboy fabric. It has lasted way longer than any other purse I have owned!

  87. Nikkie Cossairt says

    My favorite purse was one that I just got recently from Coach, my boyfriend bought it for me and I love it.

  94. @Mom2Jorja says

    I got a great deal on a Bob Mackie tote that is black and has snake skin design around the side. Love it.

  97. gigi says

    I have a Louis Vuitton Speedy bag that is about 20 years old – it’s a classic style that was worth the investment!

  109. Janel says

    My favorite purse ever was a large messenger style bag that I got from Aeropostale… it fell apart though so I don’t get to use it anymore.

  111. Lorna Stout says

    My favorite purse ever is a silver ruffle purse I got from my aunt. It is just a little bit of bling and much roomier than it looks!!

  113. Charlotte Raynor says

    I am not really a “purse” person. I just try to find something to put the junk in that I need for that outing.

  116. hollylynn says

    My favorite purse has a 50’s look to it in black and white. It’s not too big but has a nice pocket on the inside.

  117. Mandala says

    My fave purse is an Esprit black backpack that I got when I was in college – it was roomy, durable and loved its simple design.