I, like most girlies, am a handbag lover. However, I don't buy loads. I like to keep my eyes on special ones that I truly love and if I can get them on sale, I'm a happy lady. I thought I'd share with you the top 7 bags (don't get me wrong there's a few more too!) I currently have on my watch list!
I'm a huge fan of a mini bag so you'll see lots of these styles here...
Ok, so it's not a classic but I'm obsessed. I love to find the occasional bold bag that just sticks in your mind until you just give in, splurge and get it. I would absolutely make this the central feature of the outfit and paired with all black it would soar but I'm thinking a white on white on white outfit!? A must-have for this summer.
A little change from my usual mini bag preference, I have always loved these Balenciaga shapes. Then, one day I came across this colour and just thought, "yasssssss". Think this bag, paired with ripped to shreds, relaxed-fit jeans and a tee and you know where I am.
I've been looking for a holiday bag for ages. Now, I know what you're thinking, "it's black!" but I don't care. I love black and the fact that it's raffia and a chic AF bucket shape, it's holiday-esque enough for me! I'd wear this with wide-leg, elegant linen trousers and a wide-brimmed hat to boot.
Just take a sec to appreciate the design here. I just love it! I love how simple the lines are and how casual but completely cool this is. I can imagine wearing this with a coordinating shade, suede mule and then a pleated midi skirt and cropped denim jacket. Brunch perfection.
This is about as holiday as I get. I love the minimal floral print paired with simple lines and classic but bold hardware. Plus, I would always choose gold over silver so this draws me straight in. I'd style this with a chic white or pastel midi dress and heels for a vacay dinner out.
I LOVE this bag and had to include it, even though it featured in my last post! I just love the branding, which is so on-trend right now and this is one of those bags you can literally wear with anything.
In terms of investment pieces, I also don't agree with always buying reliable staples; if there's a fire statement piece that you just can't stop thinking about, then why not! Case and point, my favourite buy last year was a bold, leopard print Dolce & Gabbana bag, which I still ADORE.
Happy bag browsing!
Alexander McQueen
I'm never normally one for a neutral bag as I usually opt for either black or bold, but this is why I love this grey so much. It's neutral enough to pair with anything, but the grey palette makes it slightly more edgy than a nude or beige, I think. I'd style this with pastels all day long.