An affordable Mulberry alternative

Everyone has been going crazy for the Mulberry Alexa for what feels like forever now however with a price reaching into the hundreds it's not the most accessible or realistic option when it comes to a bag purchase.

I happened to be having a wee browse in Zara yesterday ... I say a wee browse but it turned into a full on sale success when I came away 3 dresses, a top and a bag later.  Anyway, I came across a bag that was not unlike the Alexa but was still had the Zara touch so not to be an exact copy.

I don't believe it was a sale item but it did have a 'Special Price' tag attached to it.  I am not sure if this is a new thing in Zara as I have never noticed it before but certain items seem to have these tags and true to it's word, is usually a reasonable priced item.

Anyway, there was the bag seducing me with a price tag of £19.99.  Bargaintastic if I do say so myself.  Now I know that New Look and even Primark had Alexa look-a-likes in store but with a Zara bag, from experience, I believe you are guaranteed quality and something a little sturdier than budget offerings.

So here it is in all it's glory.  The Glasgow store where I purchased it only had one colour this dark tan shade so I don't know if other colours are available.  There is pleated/woven detailing on the straps and on the inside rim and lots of handy little pockets inside which is always a must for me.  I tend to lose things when a bag is just one big pocket in itself.

What do you think?  A reasonable alternative to the Alexa?

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