In many ways this has been a hard year for me so far, as I am sure it has been for many of my readers. The winter was horribly dark and rainy with no snow, so I suffered more badly… Read More ›
Handbags
What is luxury?
There was a discussion recently in a Facebook group about what makes a bag ‘luxury’. Some people said price, others said materials, yet others said workmanship or brand heritage. Names mentioned were Gucci, Hermés, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga. Personally I think… Read More ›
Bad Pineapple bags and Notebook covers
These gorgeous bags are made by Justin, the supremely talented partner of one of my favourite clients. He is in the process of building an online store (links below) and honing his craft but he is insanely talented and… Read More ›
Spanish leather bag
I bought this leather bag when we were in Spain in 2018. You see them pretty often, and they are not expensive – about €20. I wanted to see how it would darken and wear over time. Having said that,… Read More ›
Longchamp Le Pliage nylon bags
I have two Longchamp Le Pliage bags – a mid-blue Large with short handles and a black Large with long handles. These are lovely bags. Light, hardwearing, good leather, has brand snob-value without the huge price, and they look… Read More ›
My ‘what’s in my bag’ posts – a compilation
I used to do regular posts about what was in my bag. It is strange how some things stay for the long haul (gum, umbrella, snacks, binder, glasses), while others come and go. You can find all my posts about… Read More ›
Fjällräven Kånken x Acne collaboration
I have written about Fjällräven Kånken backpacks before. I really like the fact that they are washable, durable, light, and a real Swedish classic. They seem to be a great leveller because people from all walks of life carry them…. Read More ›
Christine Price brown leather handbag
I wrote previously about the bargain Christine Price handbag I found on Etsy. It was $30 with free shipping. The leather is super-pebbly and great quality. This bag does not look that big but holds loads without being heavy. It… Read More ›
Christine Price leather bag
This Christine Price leather handbag was a great bargain on Etsy. It was 50% off with free shipping, so it cost me $30. I love the look of the pebbled leather. It also has a removable lining, revealing another lining… Read More ›
