ContactsEye.com: Purse Review

Happy October!!

Fall is FINALLY here! Time to celebrate my favorite month and holiday with Halloween-themed reviews all month! Stay tuned for products from creepy shops, costume lenses, makeup tutorials, & more!

We are kicking off October with a little something from 66Umbrella. I mean, Brianne's store slogan is "Where every day is Halloween!"... so... like... was there even any other choice?

My path first crossed with Brianne when I was celebrating 10,000 fans on my Facebook page back in December of last year. I was hosting an alternative fashion giveaway, and Brianne (going by her artist name BloodVain at the time) was a sponsor!

Do any long-time fans remember these?

Anyway, Brianne went on to open a handmade handbag shop called 66Umbrella, which is why we are here today. After she emailed me for review, I gave her a shop a looksie and I knew I had to have one of these bags! The bag that initially hooked me was this right here:

You can find it HERE.

I love love love the spiderweb flap and the bow. My only concern with it was that, because of the colors, I wouldn't be able to carry it as often as I would like to. Green is a difficult color to match to things. I asked if there was any chance that I could have that exact design with a more neutral base. Boy... did she deliver. NOT ONLY did she say that she was happy to make a custom bag for me, but gave me neutral-toned fabric options for the base and the bow of the bag! How amazing is that!

Once I saw the first print, I knew I had to have it. After some seriously quick shipping (2 days!), my handmade, personalized, 66Umbrella bag was in my hands.

Time to open it up!

The contents!

A cute handwritten note from Bri on some adorably creepy stationary!

Bri's business card. It has a punched-out umbrella!!

And of course, the purse! It was wrapped so neatly, it was like having a purse inside a purse! High five on the packaging, 66Umbrella!

I tried not to mess up the packaging because it was so pretty, but my eagerness to get to the bag overcame me. RIP cute packaging.

But hellooooo new bag!

It is truly perfect!

I LOVE the way it came out. *cries with happiness*

Just look at the amazing spiderweb print!

Front & back with the flap open. Don't you love it?!

The top secures with a snap. :3

It's a snap! ....get it?

The straps are held on like this:

Very sturdy!

It even has a 66Umbrella label! So awesome!

Let's check out some close-ups of this killer fabric.

Can you tell I'm obsessed?!

Want to see a quick video demo of the purse? Would you guys like to see products in live action more often?

Tell me what you think!

I love it so much that I decided to use it to inspire today's Daily Style post! Happy October 1st!

Outfit Rundown

Hair: RockStar Wigs Godiva in Black
http://www.rockstarwigs.com/godiva/godiva-black.html#.UkszhWTwLgU

Lashes: Dolluxe Lashing Out Loud

http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/1-lashing-out-loud-3-pack/

Contacts: See Clear // EyeStylez Doll Eyes Black

http://eyestylez.com/stylez/beauty/circle-collection/doll-eyes-black.html

See my review of this product here:

http://alexapoletti.blogspot.com/2013/09/circle-lens-review-see-clear-contacts.html

Sweater: ROSS

Corset: eBay (it's cheap and flimsy.. don't expect it to actually cinch or anything!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skull-Relief-Faux-Leather-CORSET-Goth-M-Bustier-Motorcycle-Particular-WC-g8056-t-/121184634018?pt=US_Corsets_Bustiers&hash=item1c372ac4a2

Underbust Corset: eBay (also cheap. Connects with Velcro, which is comical for a "corset"... But great for accenting clothing. I bought it in all five colors!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-Lace-Up-Front-Velcro-Elastic-Underbust-Bustier-Lingerie-Bodyshaper-Corset-/290958943529?pt=US_Corsets_Bustiers&var=&hash=item43be812529

Skirt: 3 small tutus stacked on top of each other.

Tights: eBay (Not positive exactly where, but this link looks right!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-Girls-Sexy-Spiderweb-Net-Stocking-Pantyhose-Tights-Fishnet-Black-Color-H3-/200968666646?pt=US_CSA_WC_Hosiery_Socks&hash=item2ecaaa7e16

Shoes: ROSS

Purse: 66UMBRELLA!

http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/66Umbrella

Bracelet: Love Culture (retired style)

http://www.loveculture.com/jewelry-bracelets

Necklace: eBay (Not sure exactly which shop, but you can find cool ones all over eBay!)

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/skull-cameo-pendant

Post by Alexa Poletti.

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I hope you enjoyed today's review and Daily Style post!! Remember to check out these links for cool stuff:

66Umbrella's Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/66Umbrella

Let 66Umbrella know what you think on her Facebook page here:

66 Umbrella on Facebook

& find more of me here:

Alexa Poletti

To have your shop reviewed, email me here:

AlexaPolettiOfficial@gmail.com

with the subject "*Shop Name* Product Review"

Thanks for reading!

Hi everyone!! Today I want to share this little treasure with you that I found in a little corner of the Internet. Hi-di-hi is an adorable little shop with some of the most unique bags I have ever seen!

After seeing and falling in love with their designs, I had to order my two favorites. This review is just focusing on the Liberty Winky bag, and you can look forward to a Finny Phone review later. *u*

Hi-di-hi originated in the Netherlands, but has now expanded to the United States! Yay!

Now I know I say things have fast shipping all the time, but wow. I ordered these two bags on May 1st and they were delivered on May 3rd. I was so impressed!!!

Delivery day comes! Hooray!

Cute Hi-di-hi sticker on the box!

How cute is this packaging! I love the heart tissue paper and that they included their 2013 Catalogue!

The bags come in wrapped in a plastic protective layer and also have stuffing on the inside to help them keep their shape.

Let's check it out!

Ohhh my god. This bag!!! How cool! The eye ball on the front changes from an open eye to a closed eye depending on the angle that you look at it. It looks like it's winking as you walk down the street!

This particular version of the Winky bag is the Liberty Winky. It is designed to resemble the Statue of Liberty, with the spikes acting as Lady Liberty's crown. It's a limited edition version, so get on it! It's the perfect amount of edge to this already awesome bag. It has an adjustable strap and sturdy hardware that holds it all together.

So awesome!!!! The spikes are solid and strong and the zippers are really high quality too.

The back side of the bag has a zipper pocket that is very convenient for things you need easy access to. It's the perfect size for cards. I keep my Metro (train) card there. So easy to get to!

Here is the inside of the bag. It unzips to the point in the picture above so it makes it easy to get things out. The bag itself is pretty small. I keep my license and credit cards in the pockets on the sides and leave my lipsticks floating around in the middle. There is just enough space for my iPhone 5 if I put it in at an angle and don't have a big case on it. I'm sure an iPhone 4/4S would fit much better. The dimensions of the bag are 5 x 5 x 2.25 inches, so you can check and see if it is big enough for your lifestyle. I think it's perfect for a small bag.

The whole reason I am doing this review is because you guys flipped out (rightfully so!) about it on my daily style post! Here is how I wore the bag on my birthday last Saturday: