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| Metallic leather satchel, £110, Cambridge Satchel Company at ASOS |
Just a little something to set your weekend off with a bang...incredible yes?
Showing posts with label Bags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bags. Show all posts
Friday, 12 August 2011
Thing of Beauty
Just a little something to set your weekend off with a bang...incredible yes?
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Mulberry & Me
It seems we just can't get enough of one another at the moment.
Only the other day I was telling you about my Bayswater, and this weekend my collection grew once more.
One of the best things about where my parents live in Somerset is that they are a mere 30 minute drive from Shepton Mallet, the home of Mulberry. And the best thing about visiting the weekend before my birthday? Getting utterly spoilt by my mother in the factory store.
And what did I come out with? Meet Lizzie.
The soft gunmetal grey, the mulberry embossed studs, the chunky strap and the leather you know will just get better with age, all in a clutch? Perfect.
I buy a big statement clutch about once every two years and have one with me on every night out. Much better than a tiny shoulder bag, I can shove in everything I need and still fit it under my arm.
It's also the perfect size for the day when I can't face lugging my Bayswater around, which all in all makes it a great investment...and the perfect Birthday present, a week early :)
Oh. And I love my balloon.
Are you a clutch girl? Got a special relationship with a certain designer? Or are you an ardent high street bag girl? Spill!
Only the other day I was telling you about my Bayswater, and this weekend my collection grew once more.
One of the best things about where my parents live in Somerset is that they are a mere 30 minute drive from Shepton Mallet, the home of Mulberry. And the best thing about visiting the weekend before my birthday? Getting utterly spoilt by my mother in the factory store.
And what did I come out with? Meet Lizzie.
The soft gunmetal grey, the mulberry embossed studs, the chunky strap and the leather you know will just get better with age, all in a clutch? Perfect.
I buy a big statement clutch about once every two years and have one with me on every night out. Much better than a tiny shoulder bag, I can shove in everything I need and still fit it under my arm.
It's also the perfect size for the day when I can't face lugging my Bayswater around, which all in all makes it a great investment...and the perfect Birthday present, a week early :)
Oh. And I love my balloon.
Are you a clutch girl? Got a special relationship with a certain designer? Or are you an ardent high street bag girl? Spill!
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Sudocrem - the handbag essential?
For me, like many others, Sudocrem is one of the most unglamorous but hugely essential skincare essentials. I slather it onto my skin to fight spots, bites and sunburn, and even though he laughs at me with my white blobbed face, my boyfriend does it too.
So I was no doubt delighted to be sent a few samples of the new Sudocrem skin care cream...in a tube! Yep, no more scraping into those big grey pots - the cream can now fit into my handbag and be utilised at every opportunity. Which for the summer (and holiday packing) is a Godsend. Bites and sunburn (which I never advocate....stick on the spf people!) can be dealt with then and there, and it definitely doesn't feel anywhere near as thick and obvious as the usual version.
Sudocrem have launched a facebook app in conjunction with this handbag friendly tube - Bagology - what does your handbag reveal about you - so I thought it was a good opportunity to have a natter about bags.
I have to admit, I'm not really a 'bag person' in that I usually make an investment on one bag and use it every single day until it gives up the ghost. The current investment? My black Mulberry Bayswater.
I've loved Mulberry bags for years. Whilst 'designer' the prices are not hugely ridiculous and I love that the majority of the bags (except the Alexa which has been outsourced due to demand) are produced in England...just down the road from where my parents live in Somerset. My parents bought me a slouchy Oxford tan shoulder bag a few years ago and having felt the need for a 'grown up' bag I could use for work and play, I decided to invest in my Bayswater.
That was almost 8 months ago and I haven't taken it off my arm since. Cost per wear so far? Pretty damn amazing if I do say so myself.
So what does my bag say about me? I'd like to think it shows I have an eye for quality and classic style...without being too stuffy. I mean, if it's good enough for La Moss and co, it's good enough for me.
Back to the Sudocrem, I have another two tubes of this so if you are keen to give it a go for yourself, just comment below with your email address and I'll send one to two of you...and yes, I know it's not glamorous, but trust me - you will love it!
Oh, and tell me...what does your handbag say about you?
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| Sudocrem as we all know it...nice pot eh? |
So I was no doubt delighted to be sent a few samples of the new Sudocrem skin care cream...in a tube! Yep, no more scraping into those big grey pots - the cream can now fit into my handbag and be utilised at every opportunity. Which for the summer (and holiday packing) is a Godsend. Bites and sunburn (which I never advocate....stick on the spf people!) can be dealt with then and there, and it definitely doesn't feel anywhere near as thick and obvious as the usual version.
Sudocrem have launched a facebook app in conjunction with this handbag friendly tube - Bagology - what does your handbag reveal about you - so I thought it was a good opportunity to have a natter about bags.
I have to admit, I'm not really a 'bag person' in that I usually make an investment on one bag and use it every single day until it gives up the ghost. The current investment? My black Mulberry Bayswater.
I've loved Mulberry bags for years. Whilst 'designer' the prices are not hugely ridiculous and I love that the majority of the bags (except the Alexa which has been outsourced due to demand) are produced in England...just down the road from where my parents live in Somerset. My parents bought me a slouchy Oxford tan shoulder bag a few years ago and having felt the need for a 'grown up' bag I could use for work and play, I decided to invest in my Bayswater.
That was almost 8 months ago and I haven't taken it off my arm since. Cost per wear so far? Pretty damn amazing if I do say so myself.
So what does my bag say about me? I'd like to think it shows I have an eye for quality and classic style...without being too stuffy. I mean, if it's good enough for La Moss and co, it's good enough for me.
Back to the Sudocrem, I have another two tubes of this so if you are keen to give it a go for yourself, just comment below with your email address and I'll send one to two of you...and yes, I know it's not glamorous, but trust me - you will love it!
Oh, and tell me...what does your handbag say about you?
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Wish List Wednesday
Since the weather cannot seem to make up its mind at the moment, my focus has turned to accessories...namely statement shoes and bags that are new in. From the bone printed pumps at Topshop to Zara's stunning sequinned courts, there is enough to keep everyone happy...except our bank managers!
What have you been eyeing up this week? Still in sale mode or jumping on the new season merchandise? As always...let me know :)
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| Black bone print pumps, £18, Topshop |
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| Patience platform heels, £45, ASOS |
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| Black sequin courts, £59.99, Zara |
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| Love suede platforms, £65, Topshop |
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| Leather studded bag, £59.99, Zara |
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| Burgundy leather satchel, £45, Miss Selfridge |
What have you been eyeing up this week? Still in sale mode or jumping on the new season merchandise? As always...let me know :)
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Wish List Wednesday
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| Topshop wing back dress, £70 |
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| Topshop floral print blouse, £38.50 |
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| ASOS suede clutch, £35 |
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| Kurt Geiger Egor wedges, £160 |
It's all about cut out wedges, ethereal dresses, floral blouses and bright colour block bags.
Drool, drool, drool.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Wish List Wednesday
Pay day this Friday - hurrah!! This is what I'll hopefully be making a beeline for once that money hits my bank account...
I've always loved Antoni + Alison's designs and was delighted to see they had done a UT collaboration with Uniqlo. Quirky tees for £12.99? Can't go wrong!! Annoyingly I'm yet to see these in store (ran into two before my lecture this evening to no avail) so I may have to make an online purchase...
An invite for a special preview evening popped into my inbox yesterday - which was a delight to see!! It isn't until 6th April so I'll have to put a little cash aside for at least one or two lippies...and oh well, go on then, one of the heart baked mineralise blushes as well. Oh, and I need to remember to RSVP - I don't fancy the usual website scramble on a Tuesday lunchtime!
How amazing is this yellow leather satchel?! Really don't think I can get away with the colour...but how I wish I could!!
So another wish list done - what's on your mind come payday?
Antoni + Alison for Uniqlo Tees
I've always loved Antoni + Alison's designs and was delighted to see they had done a UT collaboration with Uniqlo. Quirky tees for £12.99? Can't go wrong!! Annoyingly I'm yet to see these in store (ran into two before my lecture this evening to no avail) so I may have to make an online purchase...
Mac Quite Cute
An invite for a special preview evening popped into my inbox yesterday - which was a delight to see!! It isn't until 6th April so I'll have to put a little cash aside for at least one or two lippies...and oh well, go on then, one of the heart baked mineralise blushes as well. Oh, and I need to remember to RSVP - I don't fancy the usual website scramble on a Tuesday lunchtime!
ASOS Satchel
How amazing is this yellow leather satchel?! Really don't think I can get away with the colour...but how I wish I could!!
So another wish list done - what's on your mind come payday?
Friday, 11 February 2011
Current Obsessions
Seventies tan
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| Clockwise from left - Topshop, Warehouse, Oasis, ASOS, River Island, Topshop |
Sheer blouses
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| L-R Miss Selfridge, Topshop, River Island, Warehouse |
Scalloped hems
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| Clockwise from Left - New Look, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Topshop, ASOS |
Vintage inspired satchels
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| Clockwise from Left - River Island, ASOS, Topshop, Miss Selfridge |
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