Topshop Tassel Saddle Bag

I haven't had a new bag for a little while...I bought myself a backpack back in May as I was going to be spending a long weekend in Brighton and before that my sister bought me a Zara bag for Christmas so I thought I was due something new.

I have a lot of bags. I get annoyed at all of my bags. I get annoyed at big shopper bags because I end up filling them with rubbish and I can never find anything when I need it. I get annoyed at smaller bags because I can never fit any of my junk in them and they're tricky to close. As much as I get annoyed at them, I still can't resist a beautiful bag, which is why when I saw every blogger and her mother styling the Topshop Tassel Saddle Bag I knew I had to have it.

Luckily it was my birthday in October so I popped a link over to my boyfriend, thinking nothing of it. At the time I sent it, he was in a shopping mall so off he went to Topshop to get it for me. What a lucky thing I am!

It's a very good dupe of the popular Chloe Drew bag, but of course at a much more reasonable price. £35 I think! It's not too big and not too small. I did have to downsize my purse but I can still fit it in the bag along with my inhalers and other general junk. The tassel gives it a bit of a 70s vibe but the gold hardware is my favourite, especially the long chain. Dreamy.

What do you think of the Topshop Tassel Saddle Bag? Let me know in the comments.

Zara Mini Doctor Bag

Well aren't I a lucky girl? I received this rather beautiful bag as a Christmas present from my sister/my sister's family and I've officially fallen in love!

Unfortunately I think this version in particular is sold out, but there is a rather fetching orange one available online in the Sale.

I've been looking for a new bag for a while now. I previously had a big Zara shopper and it was quickly filling up with old receipts and bits and pieces, making it insanely hard for me to find anything when I wanted it. The mini doctor bag is so cute and compact and I love the metal hardware as well, funnily enough it's just like an old fashioned doctor's bag (if you've ever seen one and know what I mean!).

It comes with a long handle but I actually prefer putting my arm through the shorter handle. The bag has a button/popper inside but no zip so I prefer to have it a bit closer to me so there's no risk of anything falling out/being stolen.

I almost always opt for black bags but I am loving the navy blue of this one. Before going into the sale it was £29.99 I believe, which I think is a real bargain and I would definitely have paid that much myself!

What do you think of my new bag? Will you be getting one yourself?

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Nica Verona Across Body Bag

Nica Verona Across Body Bag - £27.30*







I have been looking for a new bag for a while. The past two or three bags I've bought have been from Zara and they're proving to be too big and bulky and just generally a pain to carry around. I've been looking for a much smaller bag for a while but had yet to find anything until I was offered a product for review purposes from Bagable.co.uk.

I've never heard of the site before but it contains some really great brands of bags including Nica, Fiorelli and David & Goliath and the prices are really reasonable. The Nica Verona Across Body Bag is £27.30, which I think is really great. I would definitely pay this myself as the bag is just so cute and detailed. It's small enough to be easy to carry around but big enough to fit in all my necessities. It has an across the body strap, which means you can throw it over when you've got lots of shopping to carry or need both hands spare.

As well as acting as an across the body bag you can also adjust the strap so it becomes a normal handbag you can carry on one shoulder. The detailing inside is also really pretty and I love the colours. It has a little zip pocket inside as well as a tiny secret one on the bag of the bag, I love things like this as they make great places to stash whatever you need.

I would really recommend checking out Bagable.co.uk if you're after a good quality bag. There's loads to choose from and I'm so happy with my choice. I almost went for a Nica purse but my mum said I should go for the bag instead and I'm so pleased I did!

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Wednesday Wishlist #95

White Stuff - Candy Leather Contrast Strap Across Body Handbag - £32.50
Bella Across Body Hazelnut Handbag - £65
Ondine Across Body Leather Dark Teal Handbag - £35, 

When you think of autumn you think of autumnal colours such as yellows, mustards, browns and reds but I came across these bags from White Stuff and absolutely loved the alternative autumn colouring.

The hazelnut colouring of the first across the body bag is quite autumn-like but the other two are extremely bright and colourful and not necessarily something I'd usually go for, but they're just so pretty I had to include them. Across body bags are really practical as they leave your hands free for other stuff but they can make the shoulders ache a bit. These ones are a really nice size, perfect for a day trip or shopping trip. They would make a nice change from my big Zara shopper bag.

I particularly like the simplicity of the blue/brown bag and for £32.50 it's actually a lot more reasonable than I thought it was going to be. I usually find the product, fall in love and check the price afterwards.

White Stuff is not a brand I have brought from before but I'm pleasantly surprised by what they have to offer. The bags themselves are really great quality and look much more expensive than they really are. The brand has a very english countryside feel to it and it's definitely a name I will go back to and have a browse of in the future.

What bags are you coveting for autumn?

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Matalan Bright Tote Bag

Matalan Bright Tote Bag - £4*

I was recently sent the Matalan Lookbook and along with it was this amazingly bright tote bag! I'd seen it in the shop before and it always caught my eye, but because it was so bright I was a bit put off by it. What would I wear it with, etc..etc...

I was really glad I was sent it as I love it! The shape is great and it's extremely roomy inside! It would make a great beach/holiday bag but I'd definitely use it on a day to day basis as well. It really just cheers you up!

I don't think I should really worry too much about what I wear when I use it. As you can see from the photo above, I'm wearing black and floral jeans and I think it works pretty well. With all the rain we're having lately, it's the perfect substitute for something bright!

The bag is currently on sale at £4 so I'd definitely recommend snapping it up!

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