I despise purchasing handbags. No, I really do. Though my Chanel quilted flap bag holds the key to my sartorial heart, it is an impractical choice for everyday use (especially as a SLR-toting blogger).
Each year, I spend a small chunk of money on a bag that can hold a laptop, small camera, and ‘daily essentials’. At minimum. It is no easy feat; rather than heading to the high street and picking up the first thing I fall in love with, I meticulously search the interwebs for each year’s perfect combination of style, utility, and quality.
Or, I did until this year. This year I used Fashiola. The site is essentially a search engine for over 1,000 designers at around 100 online shops which means searching for super-specific items is a breeze. On top of that, you can select all the key features you are looking for (ie. blue tote bags between £80-£200) and sign up to receive e-mails when new items are uploaded or go on sale that fit your requirements!
The second this blue Victoria Park cross-body from Radley fell into my inbox, the deal was done. (If you’re looking for your own handbag soulmate, check out their bags and blogs for inspiration!)
My second new ‘detail’ takes the ultra-special form of these 24k Gold over-ear headphones from Monster. I have a few pairs of over-ear headphones but nothing holds a flame to these bad boys. As well as being equally gorgeous and comfortable (heavily-cushioned swiveling earcups!), the DJ-quality 24k Golds offer crystal clear sound quality and pure, heavy bass. I’m never going in-ear again.
