Why I Looked Into Tarot Handbags
So I kept seeing these fancy tarot-themed handbags all over my social feeds last month. Looked super mystical with all the moon phases and star prints. Thought it might be nice for summer festivals but wasn’t about to drop cash without testing properly. Started digging around and man, what a mess.
My Testing Process
First I hit three local boutiques that supposedly stocked them. Two places straight up ghosted me when I asked to see the actual bags. Third spot had just one dusty sample with frayed stitching. Sales girl kept yapping about “celestial energy” but I could see the zipper was already busted. Like come on now.
Then I ordered two different models online from different sellers. First one arrived smelling like chemical factory vomit. Seriously made my eyes water. Second one looked decent at first glance until I tried fitting my stuff inside. My wallet + phone + keys? Forget it. This thing could barely hold a lipstick and tissues.
Decided to torture test the second bag for a week. Used it for groceries, commuting, even took it to my cousin’s barbecue. Within three days:
- Corners started peeling like sunburnt skin
- Strap connector snapped when I put sunglasses in the side pocket
- Rain made the whole thing bleed blue dye onto my white shirt
Actual Pros After Testing
- Instagram worthy – yeah the patterns photograph real nice
- Cheap entry price – most under $50 but you get what you pay for
- Light as feathers – when empty obviously
Brutal Cons Nobody Mentions
- Durability disaster – handles detach if you breathe too hard
- Miniature capacity – calling these “purses” feels dishonest
- Fake materials – advertised as vegan leather but feels/looks like plastic wrap
- Function zero – no inner pockets or organization, just a fabric tube
What I’d Tell My Best Friend
Don’t get fooled by the witchy aesthetic. These are basically costume jewelry for your shoulder. Fine if you need something for photoshoots or a single night out. But as actual daily bags? They’ll self-destruct faster than cheap fireworks. Saw some sellers hiking prices to $80+ recently – absolute robbery. Stick to thrift stores for unique bags that won’t disintegrate.
