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Royal Ascot ’24 Handbag Picks

Off to the Races! by Jen Labbett. When I first moved back to London having left as a child and returning at the grand old age of 28, there was quite the learning curve to be had in terms of national events – I had no idea how beloved football was to us as a …

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Festival Season Handbags

Coachella Edition by Jen Labbett. Festival season is rapidly approaching and, with it, the trials and tribulations of attending such events on a multi-day basis.  When I think of festivals, I think of summer, I think of tribes of random friends and friends yet to be made, I think of dust and losing one shoe, …

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How to Shop Pre-loved Designer Bags

Tips and Tricks from a Fashion Editor by Harriet Davey. When I was at university, I told myself that when I got to the title of ‘fashion editor’, I would buy myself a Chanel bag to celebrate. And although this happened several years ago, I’m yet to buy said bag. Why? Because the price of …

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Travel Handbags to Use For a Carry-on

Chic & Functional Handbags Picks for Your Holiday by Avalon Afriyie. There are many things to consider when travelling and travel handbags are becoming equally if not more important than deciding on a comfortable travel outfit. It’s where fashion and functionality meet at an intersection but that doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had …

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Holiday Handbag Heroes

Every Style To Take On Your Summer Trip by Harriet Davey. Hands up who has a holiday booked? If having a summer trip in the diary is the highlight of your spring, you’re not alone. As a self-proclaimed summer person, heading to warmer climates is something that bring me joy. Recently, I found out the …

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Summer 2024’s Neutral Handbag Styles

Woven Handbags and Accessories That Steal the Show by Jen Labbett. I’ve been perusing the designer selections for summer 2024 for some time now and, I’ve got to say, except for the capsule pieces that could jump from season to season, there’s nothing that is really rattling my cage; in fact, quite the opposite – …

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High Street Hottest Handbags

The Brands Making The Most Expensive-Looking Bags by Harriet Davey. While the Great British high street has had some dramatic changes over recent years (I’m still not over Topshop closing its doors in 2021), there’s still so many brilliant brands that are not to be ignored. Of course, luxury brands will forever be the go-to …

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Prepping for my trip to Portugal

Selecting Functional and Stylish Travel Bag Companions by Jen Labbett. The summer is officially upon us, even here in dreary old England, where we have suffered through yet another elongated winter only to be granted the “wettest summer in history” as something to somehow look forward to in 2024.  And that is why any wise …

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Fashion Editor Wish List

A Definitive Guide For SS24 by Harriet Davey. For me, bags have always been an important part of any outfit. They’re the cherry on top of the sartorial cake, and the finishing touch that can possess the power to be a talking point at an event, dinner or even just day-to-day. While I used to …

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Seven Indie Bag Brands

Seven Editor-Approved Independent Bag Brands to Have on Your Radar by Avalon Afriyie. My preference for shopping small extends to handbags and when it comes to fashion, I prefer nothing more than discovering independent brands. Luxury fashion houses are the makers of highly coveted shapes, heritage and revere that you can’t deny – from Chanel’s …

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Festival Fix

Accessory ideas for Glastonbury by Harriet Davey. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Glastonbury this year, along with remembering every lyric to Shania Twain and Dua Lipa, outfit planning may be at the top of your to-to list. The thing is, though, at Worthy Farm, quite literally anything goes when it comes to …