My thanks to Maggie Bags for sending a tote in exchange for a review!
The totes and purses you find at Maggie Bags aren’t just functional and fashionable, they are utterly unique. By crafting handbags from automobile seatbelt webbing, Maggie Bags keeps large quantities of fabric out of landfills.
They sent me this snappy “Cicily Tote” in lime (retail $76), and I was really eager to give it a test drive! Word of mouth travels far and I’ve heard nothing but good things about Maggie Bags.
This is a really standout bag for several reasons! First of all, the seatbelt webbing is super strong and durable. That gets major points in my book as a mother of six children; my handbags see a lot of action. The seatbelt material is shiny and finely textured; this gives each Maggie Bag its signature look. And there are other nice little touches like the exclusive purple satin lining, Maggie Bag branded zipper closure and nickel-plated feet.
I love that this bag stands up on its own. Floppy purses that bulge when you fill them up, or fall over when you set them on a countertop or seat drive me nuts! The Cicily tote is sturdy but still relatively lightweight and it goes easily from my hands to my shoulder. Inside you’ll find one zippered pocket and four upright/open pockets of various sizes. Two of them are quite small and so would be ideal for tube of a lipstick or lip balm; the others are great for phones or keys (or pacifiers, if you’ve got someone who likes to share space in your purse)….
My only improvement on this bag would be to have a small outside pocket so that I could stow my cell phone within easy reach and not have to open up my purse to answer a call.
Measuring 7″ tall, this is not a really big or deep purse. So it’s not a bag that’s going to hold everything, but at 16 inches wide it’s great for all your essentials and so easy to just “grab and go.”
The cute little Cicily tote comes in beautiful jewel tone colors (which would perfectly compliment a fall or winter outfit), and also in basic black and a black/white “Tuxedo” combination:
Here are a few more popular totes from Maggie Bags, just to give you an example of the range of styles available. Who would have thought that you could turn seatbelt webbing into a chic and stylish accessory?
Maggie Bags started small but can now be found in hundreds of retail locations across America, and you can shop anytime through the online store.
Good news! If there’s a Maggie Bag you’ve had your eye on for some time, now is a great time to jump on it because they have created an exclusive coupon code for my readers! Use ZEPHYR15 to get 15% off your purchase until October 25, 2013.
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And there’s a GIVEAWAY! Readers in the United States may enter below for a chance at this prize: a Cicily tote (winner chooses color from available stock) just like I reviewed. I hope you’ll visit Maggie Bags and thank them for their generosity; let them know what a great job they are doing!
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I love the multi colored bags. But I find these bags so interesting. That it was hard to find any that were not wonderful looking and would be great to use. Actually love all the shapes too.
I really like the weaving design of this bag.
i love maggie bags such a great way to recycle what is left over. love the campus tote big enough for everything.
love they all have purple insides.
THANKS
The colors are just brilliant. I might need to have more than one!
excellent bags.
I love the quality of Maggie Bags! Have a Tote of many colors and it is so thick and durable! Would love a purse
these are absolutely gorgeous! i love them! and i love the green factor of them too cool! you got a real nice color
very cool bags i love the quality and the fact that their made from reused materials very nice
I’d choose either Lime or Clementine.
Oh the colors are so wonderful–the style is a perfect shape– and being of re-useable material is even better.Thanks for this review
I’ve liked Maggie Bags every since I first heard about them! Love how durable they are, but they still look nice.
Plus, the fact that they’re made of re-purposed seatbelts is a big, green bonus. I’d love to have a tote like the one you reviewed!
These look amazing
I SO want to win a Maggie Bag! I have my fingers (and toes!) crossed!! I have entered so many for one, but that’s okay, because when I win one, it will be that much more special!! Thanks!
Here’s hoping, Kathleen! I know how it is to enter over and over again for something you really want! ~Anne
I like the style and that it does have an inside pocket for the little things like cell phones.
I really like the smaller Cicily tote in the Gray color, thanks!
I want one of these so bad! Maggie Bags are adorable!
Love Maggie bags and love chances to win! have a campus tote and small messenger and they are great!
Thank you for the great informative review.
I love Maggie Bags. I have one that was given to me as a gift, and adding another one to my collection would be wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity.
Like you, I love that it stays upright when set down and that it can be carried over the shoulder or in your hands.
I love the design and the bright colors. I really want one a Maggie Bags!
I have been a fan of Maggie Bags for a while and would love one of each in every color. I love them that much.
Love the lime one! Would make a nice tote to take to Disneyworld during Christmas vacation!
i love these bags and that green color you chose is great
great bag =)
I love the butterfly bag so cute
The Cicly tote is really cute!! I really like it in the cranberry color!
I’ve been hearing a lot about Maggie bags lately, and I really love the styles they offer! I’m glad you mentioned the durability and space considerations in your review!