THE NEW BAG

Hello everyone! So its been a while since I've bought myself a new bag, I currently have two at home, a brown canvas holdall with a vintage union jack print and a black pleather bag. I tend to use the black one a lot more because its a really good size, not too big and not to small! But, it has definitely come to the end of its life! It looks so tatty but because I still haven't found one to replace it with I end up taking it with me everywhere anyway!. So I've been scrolling through the internet to  have a look at whats hot in the bag scene, It seems like big bags are in because everywhere I have looked seems to have ginormous bags on sale! But I really need a good standard size, spo after a hours of looking I have picked out my top 5!

Khaki Quilted Holdall -  My first pick is this quilted holdall from Burton, When autumn comes around one of my favourite colours is Khaki, so as soon as I saw this I really I wanted .. no, needed it! I love that they have quilted the fabric to add some texture and I'm also loving the brown leather accents! 

Zara Zip Bag -  I came across this bag when I first began hunting a few weeks ago, I still need to find it in a local store to try it out for size, but I am so in love with this bag. You can't really see the zip detailing in the picture but it's so different to anything I've seen before. I also love the simple stud detailing on the straps!

Brown Leather Look Holdall - This I think is one of my least favourite bags, I love the simplicity of the bag and the rust gold hardware but compared to the others ... it's a bit boring? And a little business man-y? If that makes any sense at all ... Sorry Topman!

Black Small Holdall - This little number from River Island is the perfect size but it's a little wide! So as lovely as it is I don't think I'll end up buying it for every day use, but I do think it would make an amazing overnight bag. #SmallButMighty

Peavie -  Last but most definitely not least is this woven front panel holdall from Dune! I saw this one at the St. Pancras branch in London. When we walked in I set eyes on a black bag I liked but this one is just beautiful and if I'm honest probably my fave from all five bags ... apart from the Zara Zip Bag! It's a really good size, I love the colour and the gold hardware, the woven panel stops the bag from being too plain and also adds a touch of texture and finally I also really love the shape ... can you tell I really like this bag?  

Do you guys have this much trouble finding a bag? #PleaseSayYes! Let me know which one is your favourite, I'd love to know which one you guys would go for!

Khaki Quilted Holdall | Zara Zip Bag | Brown Leather Look Holdall | Black Small Holdall | Peavie

THE BIRTHDAY OUTFIT

The Birthday Outfit by primal-m 

It's that time of year again! That's right folks its my birthday! *yay* To celebrate, me and a few friends are going to hit the town! Now my Birthday isn't for another week but these things need to be planned in advance! Above I have selected a few bits that I shall hopefully be wearing that night! The shirt I want is from Topman, It was featured in an earlier post "The Printed Shirt" and out of all the ones I chose this Burgundy Aztec Print was the one I fell in love with! Now normally when I plan an outfit I try to have a statement piece and in this outfit it is most definitely the shirt!! And so I have tried to keep the accessories quite minimal, the key word being tried! I love accessories! I've chosen a simple black band ring and a thin gold necklace, and then there's the bee brooch! Now this is a real quirky piece ... and that is exactly why I have to have it! I'm going to wear it in between the collar where the top button sits, now in my head this looks really good but I honestly have no idea what it will look like until I order it! I've seen quite a few people working 'The Chelsea Boot' and I love how it finishes off an outfit, this pair is from River Island and at £35 I think its a real bargain! Finally, I always need a good scent on a special evening and ever since I sampled 'Eros by Versace' I knew I had to add it to my collection! Its quite a sweet scent but also quite fresh ... I'm really no good at describing smells, but it smells good!!

Burgundy Black Aztec Print Shirt | Black Clear Glasses | Gold Bug Brooch | Stooki Ascension Necklace | Black Chelsea Boots | Versace Eros | Black Band Ring

THE PRINTED SHIRT

The Printed Shirt by primal-m on Polyvore

A few years ago a shirt would scare me, to be honest the only shirt I ever owned when I was younger was the standard white shirt for school! In my head a shirt was not a good look for me! I have a 'fuller figure' shall we say and so I would try and cover up with cardigans because they were a safer option. However! everything changed when I went shopping with one of my bestest friends! Yes, I used the word bestest! She introduced me to the Denim Shirt, I had always wanted one but I never had the confidence to try one on just in case it looked really bad! She helped me style it and I wore it unbuttoned with a striped tee and it looked fantastic! We even got a jersey snood to go with it! Basically that day was a hit in my fashion diary! And since then my shirt collection has grown! After that 'wild' purchase I then branched out and bought a printed shirt, I wore it with  the top button done up, a plain white tee underneath and a statement chain. I absolutely loved how this looked, and it has now become my go-to look for a night out! Above are a few shirts that have caught my eye recently!

Blue Abstract Print / Grey Aztec Print / Burgundy Black Aztec Print / Blue Baroque Print / Black Tribal Print