Do you have those items in your closet that when you wear you just HOPE someone comments on them, because you love to talk about where you got it, or the great deal, or the story behind the product?
Well. When Maggie Bags sent me one of their reclaimed seatbelt bags at no charge for review, I knew this would be one of those items.
My Maggie Bags Cicily tote is stunning in design and vibrant color, and it’s also – get this – made out of seatbelt webbing!
That’s right. Maggie Bags are made out of the millions of yards of seat belt webbing rejected by automakers yearly. Instead of going to a landfill, this webbing is transformed into beautiful bags and purses! And, because the bags are created from the material with a “simple cut and sew” procedure, there’s no chemical or wasteful recycling process.
The designs created by the textured / patterned seat belt material is striking. The colors run the entire spectrum of the rainbow.
My Cicily tote is actually my favorite purse shape / style – rectangular and shallow. I love this shape because you can fit a long wallet, but you don’t lose things in the bottom of the purse, because the bottom is right there!
My bag is sturdy, and yet, sophisticated with a nice sheen to the material. I think it’s much “dressier” than I thought it would be, so it’s great to use this bag for everyday or for church and other functions.
Inside the bag is a brilliant violet lining, zipper pocket, cell phone pocket, and key pocket.
The first trip my new bag made was an exciting evening street fair in a local town. I caught many people spying out my cool bag!
And if you ever see me with it, feel free to ask – I love talking about Maggie Bags!
Maggie Bags makes a full range of bags, totes, messenger bags, and accessories. If you think the solids are awesome, check out the striped and “many colors” options! Truly beautiful!
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Thanks to Maggie Bags for sending an item for review and offering a giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.
Fasten your seatbelts… It’s a handbag! originally appeared on A Year with Mom & Dad on June 24, 2013.