I am drawn to this handbag for reasons I can't quite pinpoint, maybe it's the thick but buttery soft leather, or the perfect craftsmanship, the simplistic design, or maybe even the pretty & rich color that I wouldn't even give a second glance pre-YLF. It's structured, but not too structured (like the other DVF bag, which feels so stiff more like a luggage), and also a great size for the purpose: towing around stuff during my commute (which may contain laptop, change of shoes, my lunch, fruits, books, etc.), so this is a good size. The brand I've never heard of Mila Paoli. So here is the quandary:
1. it's $80 (by far would be the most expensive bag/tote for me.. i'm a cheapskate.
2. I feel kind of torn to use such an expensive bag (with such bright colors, so a little iffy on lasting power) for commuting
3. a brand i am clueless about (although quality seems very good)
4. the color is a bit too bright for me, normally i'd have neutral or much more subdued colors for handbag choices
5. this is definitely a fun color, but I'd be use it *everyday* for my commute. Definitely won't go with all outfits but this is the lone bag that i'd have. So clash of colors would be a definitive possibility. Also year-round, can this color carry thru all 4 seasons?
6. I also need a everyday off-the-shoulder bag for running around errands, shopping, etc. This bag is probably a bit too big. Should I just save my $$ and buy a nice smaller handbag instead?

Pic 1: the bag.
Pic 2-3: Me with the bag with clashing colors..
Pic 4-5: The DVF bag. I love the fabric, but feels a bit too big for me, and too structured.

so what's your verdict? Do you think this bag is appropriate and *practical* as an everyday bag? Is YLF going to give me an F grade for wearing clashing colors? Should I just stick with a neutral color for this purpose?

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