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My perfect small, black, simple cross body bag has proven to be incredibly illusive & it feels like I've been endlessly scrolling through various websites in my search for months. The main thing I was looking for was an adjustable strap because I have a long body and most straps are just that little bit too short. The Vivienne Westwood Divina Flap is the one I would choose above all others but honestly, it's so far out of my price range it'll have to remain a distant dream. And that's okay. It's beautiful, but the world won't suddenly stop if I never own one. Besides, I'm not sure my style is fancy enough for a piece of designer, I probably wouldn't do it justice at all. But I shall continue to admire from afar for sure.
A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a House Of Fraser event that I wasn't able to make, but they kindly allowed me to choose something from their website around the £30 mark and it turns out they carry a lot of affordable brands. I had (wrongly, it seems!) assumed, until now, that everything was higher end. I headed straight for the bag department, not really expecting to find anything, and the first one I spotted was this Warehouse beauty. It's a little bigger than I was looking for ideally but other than that it's wonderful. And what better opportunity for a little 'what's in my bag?' feature, I love these posts a ridiculous amount. What can I say? I'm nosy!
- Books! Only small paperbacks fit inside but that's okay. I'm rereading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald & I'm completely head over heels for Prufrock and Other Observations by T. S. Eliot so I'm in the habit of bringing it everywhere with me.
- A notebook & pen, a must have for those moments of inspiration that I would otherwise completely forget. Those moments are a little few & far between right now, so the pages are mostly full of shopping lists. Not very exciting but practical none the less.
- My purse, a gift from the wonderful Char! Never too old for things with bunnies on!
- Maybelline Fit Me Powder. This has a mirror inside too, which is very handy.
- Seventeen Stay Time concealer. It feels lighter than the Collection Lasting Perfection but has excellent coverage too. Perfect.
- Dior lipgloss in Dormeuse* - I can't stop wearing this, it's lovely.
- Weleda citrus deodorant. Because summer.
- An unexpected letter from my Grandfather that I will treasure forever. I need to put it in my little box of special things to keep it safe.
- I don't currently have a phone and after 14 years, it's actually really nice not having one. I'm less distracted and sometimes I like dropping off the radar a little bit. But I know I'll get one soon, for those times I'm stranded somewhere or something. Which never happens, but you never know, right?
Do you have a favourite bag?
Or a dream bag that you would really like to own one day?
Jennie
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Oh my goodness my bag is like a bottomless pitt compared to your neat and tidy little compact bag. Think I need to sort it out haha ;o) x
ReplyDeletehaha I know that feeling! xx
DeleteFor a small bag it fits a lot!! <3
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Absolutely, it's a great size! xx
DeleteThis is a beautiful little bag- the perfect size. I was happy to see The Great Gatsby in there- I'm currently reading that too. I just really enjoy that book!
ReplyDeleteJade x
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It's so good! xx
DeleteI love your bag! I always scroll down to your 'Now playing' and listen to the song whilst I read your posts :) it's such a lovely touch. I need to try the seventeen stay time concealer, it sounds great! x
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Thank you!! xx
DeleteLovely bag and what's in it! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd really like to try the Dior lipgloss, it looks great!
Valérie from Scribbles of Valérie x
They're so so nice! xx
DeleteReally nice bag!
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DeleteOhh your bag is gorgeous! I wish I could make do with such a small bag, I carry so much rubbish around with me because my bag needs to be big enough to fit my work uniform in :/
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely receiving letters from grandparents :)
Jess xo
It is <3
DeleteThe bag is just lovely - so pretty! I need a smaller sized bag for everyday, as tend to carry around everything (including the kitchen sink with me).
ReplyDeleteI think I will have to try the 17 concealer - I am in desperate need of something new!
Beccy : Bluebell & Bumpkin
I'm very guilty of that too! xx
DeleteSuch a gorgeous bag! I had no idea House of Fraser did such affordable brands either?! Your purse is gorgeous too :) I'd love to own a Mulberry bag of any kind really!!
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I know, I thought everything was really high end! xx
DeleteLove the bag! I have a simple, black, cross-body bag too that I use everyday just because it's so practical. Mines from TopShop.
ReplyDeleteI also like these posts too because I'm nosy, haha!
Me too <3 xx
Deletethat is a gorgeous bag! The Great Gatsby is one of my most favourite books, it's amazing xx
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I love it a lot <3
DeleteWow, that is gorgeous!! I'm a sucker for mini cross body bags, and yours is perfect! <3 That wallet is pretty amazing, too :3
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DeleteThat's a lovely bag! I really like small bags that can just fit my wallet, phone and a lip balm :)
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DeleteAww, I love that you like the purse, I couldn't resist! :) X
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Great Gatsby yet but omg I want to.
I love it so much! xx
DeleteWish I could be organised enough to carry a small neatly packed bag. I carry huge bags and every so often downsize for a few days. Then frustration wins & I go back to a rummaging sized bag :)
ReplyDeleteLove that bag- cute and big enough to be practical.
I'm seriously lusting after some of Ted bakers bags.. Not hugely pricey but out if my range right now xx
Ahh they are gorgeous! xx
DeleteGorgeous bag ! Love seeing a peek into people's purses !
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Me too xx
DeleteReally lovely black bag ^__^ and nice content!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bummer that you weren't at the House of
Fraser event but it sure is super nice of them
to send you that 30 buck gift! Xx
Very kind of them! xx
DeleteA lovely what's in my bag post <3 I need a dior lipgloss in my life!
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They're so nice! xx
DeleteBeautiful bag, I wish I was better at not taking the bathroom sink with me!
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DeleteThat looks like such an amazing copy of the Great Gatsby! I want to reread it again soon but haven't been able to squeeze it in yet this summer. That lip gloss looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fab read <3
DeleteSo lovely! I love what's in my bag posts also, I haven't done one yet but every time I see somebody else do one I'm like "I should really get on that". Cute pattern on the notebook also! X
ReplyDeleteYes, do for sure! xx
DeleteWhat a gorgeous bag, House of Fraser is one of those shops I so often overlook and really need to stop it! x
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DeleteI've been meaning to write one of these posts for ages, I love having a nosy around other people's bags! This black one is lovely, my favourite has to be my bright green satchel from the cambridge satchel company, I got it for my 18th and its personalised with my initials :) lovely choice in books too!
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They're some of my favourite posts for sure! xx
DeleteCute sling bag! Oh I cant imagine my life without my phone :|
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DeleteAh that looks like my perfect bag! I love cross body bags and I've wanted a black bag for a while now as they're easy to pair with anything. Might just have to make a little purchase...
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DeleteI would really love to own one of those super fluffy bags. They're not very practical but they look awesome! Your bag is so cute. And so is your notebook, and so is your purse. Bunnies are the best! It's also interesting to see that you take books with you on the go - I really need to read the Great Gatsby! xx
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Ahh they do! xx
DeleteOh its so amazing you are currently not using a phone. The other day I was just mentioning about how our lives are completely taken over by our phones now and how distracted we all seem.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read The Great Gatsby after I watched the movie. I love T.S Eliot's works.
It's been really refreshing! xx
DeleteI love your bag and wallet, they are both so cute!
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Thank you! xx
DeleteThis bag is really lovely! I've been looking for something similar! I love all the compartments!
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Me too <3
DeleteI agree about not having a phone. Often when i go on holiday where i can't get any reception, it's so nice to 'switch off' and be un-contactable! x
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice! xx
DeleteOh wow, i love a whats in my bag post, im so so nosey!
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DeleteSuch a cute bag, surprisingly can fit a lot than I would have expected in it :)
ReplyDeleteI only own two handbags - my Modalu Pippa and my Mulberry Bayswater...needless to say ever since I picked up my Bayswater from Bicester outlet last year it has been religiously attached to my arm ever since <3
I would LOVE to own a Mulberry Willow Tote or Aspinal of London Brook Street Bag.....I can dream right?! x
Sarah @ sarahlouxo.com xx
They're gorgeous! Xx
DeleteI love little, simple crossbody bags! They are pretty much the only bags I'll ever carry around. I adore your bunny purse! xxx
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DeleteI wish I could be "into" keeping and using a notebook and pen in my bag - there's always that charm, but my phone is a lot more convenient haha! It's surprising that you don't have a phone, but it sounds very peaceful at the same time and not being on technology 24/7.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your purse is adorable!
xx becky // star-violet
It's been really refreshing! xx
DeleteI love posts like these, I'm so nosy! Cute bag too x
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DeleteThis is a lovely bag and I always find this type of post interesting. My dream bag to own one day is anything Chanel...but that's a dream very far into the future.
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DeleteIt's the perfect size and I like the double zips! I dream of owning a Mulberry bag...
ReplyDeleteTara xo
They're so nice! xx
DeleteI'm such a nosy person so I always find this kind of post interesting! I actually did a video on this this week!
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DeleteThat bag is lovely! I'm about to read The great gatsby for the first time! xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you love it! xx
DeleteThis is like the perfect cross body bag. If I didn't already have a million bags I'd probably have to get it. Really want to read The Great Gatsby, might have to pick it up soon.
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