Three's a Crowd Pleaser /// Autumn wardrobe

I rarely do fashion/outfit posts but with the change of weather it's only natural to have the urge to update one's wardrobe. It's been beautiful in Edinburgh this autumn; crisp and fresh, with glorious, albeit low level, sunshine and blue skies. Colour blocking, animal print and British patriotism (it's been a big year) in one look. Too much? No way...

1. Missoni abstract leopard print pencil skirt | 2. Lily and Lionel Telephone boxes scarf | 3. Madewell Saratoga Blue The chain Minibag in Suede | image: Lily and Lionel scarf print excerpt

Shoulder Totty

It's been a while since I posted a handbag. There was a time when I went a bit far so I took a break...till I saw this little (large), neon coral, Marc by Marc Jacobs, woven bucket. Pretty, isn't she?

get it here

Neon Shapes...

Combining 2 current trends and bringing you brighter than bright triangles...

Farmhouse Chair | Riley shoulder bag | Lileth Enamel Bangle | Playnation Cushion | Spear Vase | Trio Print | Tutti Frutti Mug

Bah Humbug

That's right...two brown leather (again) bags in one post! Lucky you...

 Humbug tote and clutch from Kurt Geiger

All wrapped up...

...with it's own bow!
It's my birthday next week. Just saying...

Kate Spade's Bow Bridge Kennedy Bag

Oh my...

...what is the collective noun for dreamy leather (Hermes or other) luggage anyway...?
via Nick Wooster

The Ultimate Leather Bag?

OK , OK it's true...I'm obsessed with leather handbags. To be honest, I'm surprised I haven't posted more. The search for the ultimate leather handbag is just as endless as the the search for those illusive jeans. I think I've come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as the 'ultimate leather bag' and you should never limit yourself...they all deserve a good home.
This one is available from the super chic, online concept store, Bodie and Fou and is a fraction of the price of the last one i posted. Look at the raw edge along the top...it's beautiful!
...It looks like it smells amazing...have I gone too far...?

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton

...quite possibly the most beautiful handbag I ever did see...image source

Creepy Crawlies

As it gets colder outside the bugs and beasties come inside...and it's not just the live ones. Beetles, dragonflys, buterflys and spiders have been released onto jewellery, fabrics, wallpaper and ceramics.
Here's a round up of some of my favourite bits and pieces...

1. Natural History Entomology Notebook 2. Bottega Veneta clutch bag 3. Timorous Beasties Digital Fabric 4. Fired Earth wall tile 5. John Derian crystal dome paperweight 6. Atlantis Home beetle jewellery
I can't handle the live ones...even the prettiest of butterflies. I blame the one that landed on my shoulder when I was eight years old at Rouken Glen Butterfly Kingdom. I'll never forgive you...with your creepy tentacles, spindly legs and ability to fly erratically at any given moment...bleeeeuuuurgh...

Topshop Autumn/Winter 2010

I know it's (the height of) summer and you probably don't want to, but, close your eyes and imagine a crispy October afternoon...now look at these beayyooootiful coats...and shoooes...and that bag!

Coming to Topshop soon!

Sourced via Marie Claire UK

Tote-al...

This bag wants me to own it...it just doesn't know it's too expensive...poor thing...

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Whiter shade of cream...

In an attempt to overcome my recent obsession with all things white and cream, i'd like to get a few cravings out of my system...the cream tea nail varnish is the only thing here that i actually own (and LOVE). The rest...I crave...especially those shooooooes...
The Reiss bag isn't even available anymore but I had to share it's gawgeousnessss...

Bernstock Peirs G Tee Jersey Brim trilby
Nicholas Kirkwood peeptoe shoes with snakeskin detail
Reiss Bingham Quilted Bag
Topshop Yuki waist pearl top
Tatty Devine Popcorn pendant
Butter London Cream Tea Nail Laquer

Actual Satchel

So...apparently satchels are cool again(?)
Don't get me wrong a beautifully hand crafted leather bag will always have a warm, dry pedestal in my wardrobe but I need to channel my inner 15 year old French exchange student before donning anything that dangles at hip height with a strap across my grown up chest!
However, I may have found my inspiration...take a look at these beauties from Henry Tomkins Leather. Hand crafted designs made by Henry himself in his workshop in Exeter.
This Reporter bag is singing Frere Jaques to me...

Reporter Bag

Satchel

Back to Back Bag

The Full Monty

Isn't 'The Full Monty' straight out of some old film, belonging to a handsome man, standing in a train station...?

Excess Baggage...

Like most women in their late 20s i have an obsession with bags. I tend to choose carefully and use them till they can be used no more but i always enjoy the search for a new one.
With a possible long weekend in Paris on the cards in a couple of months I have been dreaming about all things Parisien...the food, the art, the shopping, the food...but anyway...
If baggage handlers weren't such savage animals i would be more than inclined to pack my things into one of these beautiful, leather, handcrafted, suitcases. Vintage style with all the convenience a modern traveller could ask for AND...on sale (well some of them).
So pretty...at least until the check in lady haphazardly sticks a label on it and throws it to the lions...




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