Handbags. Even girls (who arguably should be sectioned) that claim they don’t like shopping and ‘girly things’ love a good handbag. Where else are you supposed to keep essential items like phones, keys and snacks for later? POCKETS? ARE YOU MAD? HAM SANDWICHES DON’T SURVIVE IN POCKETS.
Ahem. Anyway. I’ve been on the hunt for a new handbag for a while now and I’m in two minds whether to invest in something fancy or just go with my usual standard of buying a cheap handbag that only lasts a couple of months. At the moment I’m using a horrible combination of a little black box bag for the days I don’t have a lot of stuff (it’s a really old Primark one that’s not worth getting into too much detail about) and a big floral one for when I’m going to the gym (or have a big lunch…). They’re doing me fine for now, but I really feel like I need a nice grown up handbag in a sophisticated shade of black or tan to make my life a bit better.
So, with all of this pointless information in mind, I’ve decided to put together a handbag wishlist to try and streamline my ideas and also share with y’all the best of the handbags on the highstreet.
Contrast effect bags:
As you may notice, I’m after a bit of a classic bag that’s going to last me over the next couple of years (fingers crossed), so I’m a bit wary of getting involved in anything too neon or rucksack-y. On the topic of rucksacks, me and Claire were discussing what perils you could encounter while wearing one. Don’t get us wrong, we are both big fans of rucksacks but there are things that need to be addressed. What if someone stole my lunch on the way to work (don’t pretend like you didn’t unzip people’s backpacks at school and hide their things)? What if I fell over backwards and squashed my belongings? What if I was mistaken for a five year old and told to go back to pre-school? Will I actually just look like a giant douchebag? For these legitimate/worrying reasons, rucksacks have not been featured on this bag wishlist. Sorry gals.
Tan bags:
Printed bags:
I’m painfully aware that the tan bags and contrast bags I picked are all a bit boring, so I’ve decided to do a ‘printed’ category to take me out of my comfort zone a bit. I’m not sure how classic these are but the I do enjoy a good bit of leopard and geometric print so one of them might be the one!
What do you guys think? Any particular favourites or recommendations?
*Note – Claire just pointed out I wrote about lunch on three occasions in this post. IT’S MY FAVOURITE MEAL OF THE DAY, I’M SORRY I ENJOY A FREAKIN’ SANDWICH.
Ahhh this post is perfectly timed, I too am on this quest! Having not used a handbag on a day to day basis since my son was born (the changing bag seems to take over!) now he’s a bit older i excited to choose a new handbag! I’m keep gravitating towards designer ones in the hope that hubby will take the hint but I love some of your choices (and they might be a tad more feasible :p) x
It’s such a stressful quest! I would love a more expensive one but my budget just doesn’t allow (and I can’t see my parents giving me a Mulberry for my 22nd…how selfish of them!). Hopefully your hubby takes the hint 😉 Maybe “accidentally” set some bag sites as his homepage! xxx
He totally took the hint! OMG! He’s never taken a hint in his life! Well in this case, by hint I mean asking “When can I have my designer bag?” “When can I have my designer bag?” over and over again, kiddy style. but still.
It wasn’t the Guess one I had my eye on but I’ll take a pale pink and nude DKNY with matching purse any day! 😀
I’m off to do a happy dance now… perhaps I’ll blog about my bag soon! x
Not willing to invest a bit more if you want it to last over the next couple of years?
I would honestly love to! But unfortunately I’m too poor at the moment, so stretching to £40 even seems like a bit extravagant paha! I find it can be a bit hit and miss with cheaper bags – I had one that lasted for about 2 years and it only cost around £60 whereas others have fallen apart after a couple of months. It’s hard to tell sometimes!! xx
I love this post handbags are something I go crazy for.
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Some great picks. My favourite is the contrast leopard print one from River Island 🙂