The name Valentino is already enough to make anyone go ..  Awwww…  ! in awe but not everyone can afford to buy one and even if it was this lovely Valentino Rouched Petal Zip Satchel, at $2695 – I would really have to psyche myself big time to spend that kind of money.

And then I saw something pretty similar to Valentino’s – from Etsy and only at a tenth of Valentino – and handmade too!  Sure it isn’t a Valentino – but hey ! it’s pretty darn good looking.   All of the flowers were attached individually – everything threaded stitch by stitch – and if this can’t match Valentino’s – i don’t know who can.  I will buy from Claudia Bag anytime – i read she can customize the color as well.