First off, I gotta say, the whole “investment bag” thing? I kinda buy it. Like, yeah, you could buy a *ton* of cheap bags, but then they fall apart after, like, three months. A good Saint Laurent purse, though? That thing’ll last. Plus, they’re just…classic. You’re not gonna look back in five years and be like, “OMG, what was I thinking with that neon green monstrosity?” (Unless, of course, Saint Laurent *makes* a neon green monstrosity, then maybe you would. But still, they usually have a classy vibe.)
Nordstrom seems to have a pretty good selection, which is always a plus. Free shipping? Yes, please! And returns are accepted, so like, if you change your mind (we’ve ALL been there), you’re not stuck with it. Farfetch, though, also mentions getting stuff in like, 7 days and paying in installments. Like, hello, adulting is HARD, so breaking up the cost is nice. Plus, they talk about the history of the ateliê, which is kinda cool, if you’re into that kinda thing. I dunno, makes you feel like you’re buying something with *meaning*, ya know?
But seriously, when you’re looking at Saint Laurent bags, you gotta think about what you actually NEED. Like, do you need a huge tote bag to lug around your laptop, your water bottle, your emergency snack stash (don’t judge!), or do you just need something small and cute for a night out? I mean, a clutch is cute and all, but can you actually fit your phone in it? Because if not, what’s the point? Okay, maybe a lipstick or two, but the phone is kinda important, right?
And, uh, totes! Saint Laurent totes seem to be a thing, especially the printed canvas ones. I’m on the fence about canvas, personally. It can look super chic, but it can also look kinda…meh. Depends on the print, I guess. I’m a sucker for a good leather bag, myself. The way it smells? The way it feels? Ugh, heaven.
Honestly, picking the “perfect” Saint Laurent purse is like trying to find the perfect pair of jeans. It takes time, it takes trying on a bunch of different styles, and it probably involves a few moments of, “Ugh, why do I even bother?” But when you find the *one*? It’s magical. It’s like, “Okay, I can conquer the world now. Or at least, look good while trying.”
