Marc Jacobs Small Leather Tote Bag Review | Why I'm Sending it Back | Simply Kura
This video is about my REVIEW ON THE MARC JACOBS LEATHER TOTE BAG IN SIZE SMALL. I recently did a video about my contemporary bag haul and the Marc Jacobs Leather tote was one of the bags featured. In that same video I told you all that I was going to do a full video about my feelings about the bag. In today’s video I talk about why this bag is so fantastic, the material that it’s made of, why you need it, and why I’m sending it back. I give a quick comparison between this bag and some luxury tote bags that are in the same category and explain that the full grain leather on this bag is top notch.In this video I show you what fits inside the Marc Jacob leather tote bag in size small, by simulating what I would bring with me on a domestic are international flight. I also give alternatives to this leather tote bag if you’re looking for the function of the bag but not the price.I talk about the weight of the bag and how it will affect my need for the bag. I also explain that the weight of the bag not only varies with what’s inside, but also by what the person uses the bags for. I show mod shots just to illustrate size comparisons of the other Marc Jacobs totes and end the video with my final thoughts about the bag.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Close up shots
00:27 Intro
01:11 Why I got the bag
01:53 The start of the review
02:55 What fits inside
07:59 Why I’m sending it back
08:28 Why I might have chosen violence with this color
09:29 Another reason that I’m sending it back
10:16 Alternatives
11:17 Why it may work for you
12:08 Mod shots
12:53 Outro
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I just purchased this bag in the black leather and it is one of my favorite bags. As you stated the bag is very well made and the leather is exceptional. I don’t use the crossbody straps and I don’t do a lot of traveling but I carry my iPad or my MacBook and it can get a little heavy. Thanks for the video.
It’s so beautiful, but I totally get why you are sending it back! I really like the mini in this color for more of an everyday bag. 😍
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
The mini is super cute too!
@TheVoluptuousDiva
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I got the mini a few days ago in this color can’t put it down it holds a ton well not literally lol but it definitely packs a punch for the size
This is the HEAVIEST bag I've ever owned. Not recommend for daily use but great for traveling.
Such a great review, so concise and tells me everything I need to know. I just ordered the black small can't wait. Thank you!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I hope that you love it!!
The coach field tote 40 is a great dupe for the LV on the go!! great for travel
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Ill have to check it out!
Also buy an insert to put into the bag off Amazon, that helps tremendously
It's a nice bag, but it would hurt my heart if I damaged or stained it while traveling! I agree with your decision.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
I would be so hurt😩
Thank you for your honest review. I have debated between the leather and canvas and while I’m still worried about the light colored canvas, I did end up purchasing that one after seeing how the leather was just too heavy for you. It’s such a beautiful bag so I really appreciate the feedback on what you liked and why you ended up making a different decision.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeannine👋🏾 I’m worried about the light colored canvas as well. Im hopping that I can protect it with scotch-guard spray😩
This diaper bag is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!!!! Plenty of space inside for all baby’s needs.
I love large tote bags for traveling and think the canvas would be in!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Im sure it fits a ton and is more comfortable because it fits over your shoulder.... hopefully🤞🏾
You can get the wide strap the one they use for snapshot camera bag, they sell it separately though. And they have sooo many colors and patterns to choose from :) that way you can wear it more comfortable on your shoulder :)
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't even realize that they had separate wide strap! Im thinking that I may want the mini leather tote and that strap on that bag would be perfect!
@BrandyH-eh9up
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know thanks
Thank you! This is exactly what I'm looking for. I have a bunch of nice bags, but they're pretty heavy without anything, so I don't really want to use them.
Since you're planning to travel with this tote, I would recommend getting the wide strap add on for a more durable crossbody strap.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Do they sell them separate?😳 I didn’t know that!
@Claradennis
2 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura yes they do
Hey girl! Ive been wondering about this bag. I do like the appearance. But for travel inswear by my Longchamp bags. I have the carry on and the large and the small ones. They work well on the plane and are wiped clean! I pack my luxury bags in the carryon. Love my set. This though might be goos for work for me. Let us know how you like the canvas!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey! Idk why I didn’t think of Longchamp for travel! They are very durable and afforadable🤔 I may look into that. This would work well for work though. I almost thought about keeping it for that reason but the color really scares me 😂
Great review! I have the canvas tote with the black trim. She will be taking her first trip this weekend!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Have fun! Let us know how it held up!
Just came across this video. There is a larger one now in a pretty brown color. Are you planning to try it? It’s been advertised to me and I’m debating getting it
thanks for sharing your thoughtful review! I think for travel, you should check out the large longchamp le pliage - it's light weight (literally weighs nothing) and it's durable, water resistant and comes in multiple colors! Also you might like the TUMI just in case tote as well. It's similarly very light, holds a ton and is also very durable :) I have both and love them! I've personally traveled with the same longchamp tote for years - it's amazing lol
The black is so pretty too
oh, wow, like my mom would say you can carry your life in this bag lolol love the size!!
They make the larger one in leather. Currently they have black and brown leather. They’re gorgeous. I have the small one in the sand/jacquard with black trim and I love it. I also have the red mini leather tote and I really love that one! Good luck in your search for the perfect travel tote!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I saw the larger one in person and omg its so good! Im Keep going back and fourth of which size to get. Thank you for this comment. This lets me know I need it! lol!
This is so gorgeous. Drooling over this one! I have had this bag on my wishlist for a while now- I can't get it out of my head. Thanks for your video!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
It really is a stunner!
I have beauty A.D.D so 1st a moment for your lip color ⏱ Ok on topic, I was rooting for the pretty, leather, well crafted bag, but alas she didn’t pull through 😆 On to the next one, which knowing you is en route😉
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 Thank you! Im loving it ! Its the dose of colors Nyma Tang collab and its everything I hoped for 🤗
The canvas is perfect.. the leather for me would be too heavy.. especially with what I carry .. I do love the mini in leather however ♥️
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
it is really heavy! Its so pretty though😩
Great share, New to your channel and I just joined. Beautiful bag! I have been eyeballing this bag; so, I am happy to see this review. Great to know that the leather version can get heavy ......I appreciate your honest thoughts. 😍👛👜🛍️.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
OMG Im so sorry I missed your comment ! thank you for stopping by my channel! The bag really is beautiful though! so if you are mindful of that you might really like it!
I just went one the website and they now carry the large size for the leather tote!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I know😩 I don’t need it right?🤦🏾♀️
I hope you were able to find the large leather Marc Jacobs Tote Bag in black for your travels. Nordstrom has it, and it’s beautiful!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I did! It is gorgeous!
Loving this Tote bag ! 💖 I just want to compare the canvass vs. the leather in person soon 😅 Thanks much for sharing 💖
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
I just the canvas! Its in my newest video! I love it!
I'm surprised Marc Jacob's doesn't make or suggest some type of leather protection for this bag.
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe they do🧐 I need to look into this.
I have the large black canvas and I love it.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Does it collect a-lot of lint?
@mzyarabieber
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura it does collect a lot of lint but it’s big enough to keep a lint roller or a roll of tape in it lol. The plus side is it’s about half the cost and very light!
@tiffanydouglas6482
2 жыл бұрын
@@mzyarabieber I have the mimi it looks like to me the bag is Fading I have the black canvas bag
The larger size canvas tote is better and I suggest the black. I have the canvas unboxing on my page. I travel with my beige one all the time and it has gotten dirty but I don’t mind. I got the bag to use it. I will be getting the black one. I want the leather in the smaller size and in black. This video was very helpful when it comes to the leather purchase.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I will check out your page for your review!
I believe you are going to love the Canvas for travel purposes. Enjoy it and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!!!! See you in the next video!!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Same to you ❤️💕!
The only con that I know about the other material is that attracts a lot of lint
Kura, hope you have a BLESSED BIRTHDAY and you see many healthy more!!!! On another note, I got the Marc Jacobs Jaquard tote and it is everything for summer travel bag (I know it is light colored) but it is beautiful. I just wanted to see if you would go in store and check it out while you are browsing one day!!! I am so happy I got it and I think you might like it...not influencing you or anything. See you in the next video!!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
I read this and went to the store to check it out thank you! I have to say that I love it and I bought it! Its exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for your suggestion!
@belindahearn6404
3 жыл бұрын
So excited to watch the unboxing...I get all the compliments on it!!! Yes the FENDI is nice but this one is life at an affordable price and I can get some other things with it!!! LOL, have a great rest of your week!
The bag is pretty! But yeah, it would be terrible to get marks on it while traveling.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
I just ordered the Small one yesterday for travel so I don’t have to bring my LV. It should work for me since I don’t travel with my laptop or tablet. I’m on vacation those items can stay home. Maybe you should look into the large one, but canvas.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m going to look into the canvas large one! I with that I didn’t need my laptop on vacation😩
Loved this video!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking time to watch!
I understand; I have the original MJ bags full-grain leather lined with suede. ❤ heavy. ❤💯💔
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Good quality but so heavy!
Hi 👋🏽 what’s the color name? I didn’t catch this but of information
Just went on the MJ website and it has this bag in a lipstick Red color 👜😍
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
😳 omg since when?!🤦🏾♀️
@jules4126
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura don't know but the bags available in both the small and mini, also a white color. I just got the beige in today and it's so soft the leather, 💖 it !! 😉
Hi there, could you please make a comparison between this tote and the rogue 25? I’m on the fence between which one to get in terms of value for money, functionality, etc. I’m not based in US so sales on these items aren’t that common where I am. Thanks 😊 You look gorge btw😘 God bless.
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Hey! I actually sold the rouge because I wasn't reaching for it. I will say though that the rouge is smaller and not as easy to use as this purse. The rouge was beautiful it just got a little heavy for me after a while. Im sorry I can't help more. However I hope that helps.
I just ordered the small tote in canvas before realizing they had leather! 🤪
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
The canvas is nice too!
They do have it now, the large size in leather it retails at 730 CAD
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Its beautiful!
So pretty ! Love it . Tfs
I don’t like “the tote bag” on the side, it’s obnoxious and tacky to me or that long zipper as it makes it look cheap, if they fixed that it’d be a pretty nice bag
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Omg yes!! I hate that it says “tote bag” its such good quality leather that I think that the branding should be a little more luxe. 🤷🏽♀️
Hi, would you mind mentioning your laptop model and its size?
I have that bag in the canvas version. I definitely couldn't travel with it. It's enough for my daily use as a mommy to a one-year-old but even that is a stretch. My medium Telfar bag is bigger than that bag. It's slightly bigger than my LV neverfull pm. I love traveling with the LV Mountsourri GM backpack. ALso, you can take your water bottle. It just has to be empty going through TSA. There are bottle refilling stations in most airports.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize that they turned the water refilling stations back on! I thought they were off because of the panny. Good to know! thank you. Ive been trying to get my hands on the Telfar bag for what seems like years lol!I just bout the bigger version of the Marc Jacobs tote! I think it will work...hopefully...lol!
Hi there! What size laptop do you have? I have a 15 inch and am curious if that would fit. Thanks!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey! My laptop is a 13 inch! 15 inch may be pushing it😬
@aimeelou5172
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura Good to know! Thank you so much!!
Beautiful bag, but I do understand this isn’t practical for travel. Side note, do you have a video all about your SLGs? I’m really interested in your favorites and the ones you’re thinking about 😊
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Hey girl👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 I don’t have one! But I can make one!!!
How well do you think this would carry text books? I’m looking for a purse that carries text books, considering backpacks are annoying. Lol
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I would go for the bigger size for text books. This will get too heavy. The bigger size you can throw on your shoulder.
@tacosonatuesday
2 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura okay, thank you!
This bag looks so nice! I can’t find the pink on their website
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I linked it in the description box🤗
It's a beautiful bags, but I understand, it's a delicate bag
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Its so pretty😩 its hard to send back🤦🏾♀️
For travel I love the brand Baggallini, the bags are very lightweight and sturdy. The brand was created by airline employees. I’ve heard the Marc Jacobs black canvas constantly attracts lint so you’ll need a travel size lint brush.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Ive never heard of the brand before. I will check them out! Thank you🤗..... I didn’t hear that about the Marc Jacobs black tote🤦🏾♀️ I may have to reconsider because that would be annoying 😳
I have your exact same problem! I bought this bag to carry my laptop in and with just my light 13" dell XPS and I already felt like the bottom was kind of stretching or "bulging" out when wearing it cross body. I feel like the leather is going to stretch, I could see it kind of stretching when wearing it. I am not sure if I got a bad one but the bottom feels very soft and not structured. I also bought the tan jacquard tote with letters on the two sides and that one is more structured with a harder bottom and better for carrying a laptop so I am returning the leather one. The jacquard one is also much lighter and convenient with the wider strap.
Hi! Did you hear that Coach is discontinuing the Cassie bag? I heard it on another youtube channel. I believe it is called Sergio Secret. I ordered the chalk one the other day and today the black one. I know you said you wanted the black one too. On sale now too! Have a blessed day! 🙂
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I heard😩 Thank you ! The black is getting ordered today!! Thank you for looking out! ❤️💕
@pattymccoy2866
3 жыл бұрын
Your so welcome! Enjoy your weekend. ❤
@em84c
3 жыл бұрын
That is crazy. Why are they discontinuing such a popular bag.
Hello! Love your channel! Could you please do a review of your Coach Rogue 25 and if you think it is worth the money? Love your style! Have a blessed day!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey👋🏾👋🏾 Thank you! I actually have a video about the Rouge!🤗 Its the same video as the pillow tabby! The rouge is so worth it! I love it!
@pattymccoy2866
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I actually really love this bag but I think you will like the canvas much better lol. I will say the canvas is perfect for travel with the amount you can store in it without it being too heavy. Maybe I can waterproof the bag 😂😂
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 I wish there was a water proofing spray lol!
what size is your laptop and is there feet on the bottom of the bag?
Beautiful bag! What colour was this one that you ordered? Is it the Twine colour? I love it!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
This color isn’t available anymore😩
they really should consider a darker variation in this size, that would make alot of sense
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr!
@nenenicole6088
3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the black in this size. 😁 On My Way To the outlet to get the guitar strap to go with.
What size is your laptop?
Take the bottle empty and pour the water in once you pass through security
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah… idk why I didn’t think of that lol🤦🏾♀️😂That would make sense 😂😂 thanks sis
so what is the name of this color please?
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think they make this color anymore😩 sorry!
Hello i just ordered a bag from marc jacobs did u have issues with shipping?
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t have any issues. It got here pretty fast.
@ambermartinez5353
2 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura thank you girl 😊i was just nervous cause i was reading reviews about the shipping and people were saying it was bad . But my bag should be here by tomorrow so excited!!
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Just checking back to see if you got it! I hope you love it!
@ambermartinez5353
2 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura yeah i got it and i love it 🥰
@ambermartinez5353
2 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura i sent a picture on Instagram ill send more when i get home if ur interested
The flaps would drive me nuts. I like a tote with no zipper
@simplykura
2 жыл бұрын
Because I live in NYC I need a tote with a zipper😩 somebody might help themselves to my things in my bag. However, I get what your saying!
You have Tom Ford Makeup on again.. omg it is stunning on you beautiful face Love It.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sis❤️
What is your laptop size?
I think you need the medium one sis
You should get the canvas 😃
You need the larger tote
What u need is a duffle bag.
I don’t like the large branding.
@simplykura
Жыл бұрын
Thats my biggest problem with that bag! 😩
Maybe you need a different size? That bag looks like the large not the small lol
Like 61
How the buck did I miss this video. Oh no Sis I’m sorry .
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 no worries !
@miag6211
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplykura oK!!
Your sending it back.. OH what happened..
oh, well! more money to save for the luxury bag you're getting!
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Word😎😂😂😂
beautiful bag, annoying music.
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
You don’t like jazz?🤷🏽♀️ 😂
@mercedes523
Жыл бұрын
lol
Bullseye
Like the leather version. I have a recommendation for an alternative. Will DM on Instagram 🌹❤️
@simplykura
3 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you ! I’d appreciate it❤️
So you put all your stuff in here and then sent it back? SMH