The Style Schedule: A bag perhaps?

Thursday, 1 August 2013

A bag perhaps?

I've been on the hunt for a new bag for a while now... looking, looking, looking. Taking my time to be particular (whilst waiting to take advantage of sale season too!). When I buy something I want it to last, so I'm going to have to LURVE it enough to hold onto it for a while too. Funny, it's the same with shoes too; if I'm spending up, then I want them to last and stay in rotation in my wardrobe for a while... not fussy, stylish, wear anywhere items - that's what I want.

I'm not into lots of hardware and not really a massive fan of an obvious label stamped on the side; I don't think a neat little ladylike handbag suits my needs; a daytime clutch... oversized, supple and soft - perhaps; or a just large enough tote to fit everything in.

And although my current bag was definitely an investment piece purchased during a sale many years ago, it's just become a bit too scruffy underneath and I think I need something bigger. The leather and details have lasted and lasted through the rigour of daily commutes, a few holidays, numerous weekend outings and everything in between. Givenchy make a good bag (and a subtly stitched logo which I like!)

So I'm still looking; I think my preference is going to be for a tote - an interesting detail here or there, perhaps a bold, strong shape or a tiny bit of colour in the lining.

Wish me luck...Do you have a favourite bag in your life?

In the meantime, I'm going to caress and look after my current bag every day until I say adieu...