Mother's Day 88 Handbag Review and Giveaway

Not sure what to get mom for Mother's Day this year? We had the chance to try out one of the handbags from Eighty Eight recently. What follows is a review of their bag and a chance for you to win one for mom, or yourself, but we won't tell mom where you got it.

The bag we got was their Katie Red Medium Saffiano Satchel. It lists for $100 but sells for $50, or $49.99 to be exact. Besides red, it comes in black, coffee (café au lait), cobalt (blue), fuchsia, pale blue, pearly grey, and sand.

Size wise, the bag measures 12½ x 9¾ x 6 inches. The optional handle has a 4½ inch drop with an 18 inch shoulder strap drop. It has plenty of space to store most anything inside. The zippered compartment in the middle allows you to try to keep things better organized, like for your keys, phone, or money. You can also keep the handbag closed with the snap strap.

88 Handbag Front

88 Handbag Back

Style-wise, the front and back look similar, with the front side having buckles on the strap. You have the 88 brand medallion hanging from the front strap and branding in the leather on the back.

Overall, the purse is perfect size for day-to-day wear. The vegan leather feels a bit stiff but probably needs to be broken in. The bag's color is a very vibrant red. It has no outside compartments, only inside. The middle zippered compartment acts like divider, which is great as it keeps things in their appropriate section. The removable shoulder strap makes the purse more versatile.

Two deals worth mentioning before the giveaway:

First, you get a free wallet with the purchase of any bag over $49 if you use coupon code JavaJohn, from April 18th - May 4th.

Second, there is a free drawing to win a big if you sign up for the 88 newsletter.

And, now, here is your chance to win the bag. The giveaway is open to US residents who are 18+ and ends on 11:59pm on May 4th, 2016. The prize is the same bag reviewed here in the winner's choice of color. Good luck.

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Disclosure: I received the above mentioned product for the purpose of this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions stated are my own and may differ from yours. See my disclosure policy for more information. Java John Z's is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.