What's in my Mulberry Bag | Fashion

Though I would do a little post for all the nosy gals out there, myself included here, about what I carry in my Mulberry Small Lily Handbag. I was quite smart when I bought my Mulberry bag because I actually got it in the sale, they've stopped making this colour with the silver hardware and it is probably one of my fave luxury purchases even more so than my Gucci Dionysus, but let's not go into that right now, let's actually have a look in my bag...

The small Lily Mulberry bag, is the second smallest of the Lily family and I was actually torn between the Small and the Medium but when I looked at the medium on someone I actually thought it looked quite big and I just didn't want that. As you can see I don't actually own a purse, I have my Lulu Guinness card holder which got years ago from my parents as a Christmas gift and I have a little Coach coin purse which I bought last year. The thing is, I actually don't like carrying purses and rarely carry cash on me which is why I find it easier to have these small leather items because I can't take out of my bag only what I need at the time. You've probably seen a lot of bloggers with the Saint Laurent card holders which retail for around £150 but my Lulu Guinness one was only about £50 and I know there are loads of other brands that do a slightly lower price but still have a luxe feel about them so do a bit of hunting. The same goes for my Coach coin purse (which I can't find online) but it was actually a key holder but I bought it in Macy's for $50 because it was in the sale. 

Onto the boring stuff, I carry my keys, which again I only have 2 key rings on, one is a Queen Bee because, I mean, I am! The other is a in joke with me and the geek. Then we have my pill, I'm pretty forgetful so always having it in my bag is handy. I have a lipstick, receipts, cinema tickets, blah blah blah!  I can also fit comfortably my phone in here as well as my his glasses case on occasion so actually it's a great size for me.  

I will admit I don't carry a lot in my bag but that is just genuinely what I am like, even in bigger bags there isn't that much more, maybe an umbrella and more receipts to be honest!

Do you prefer small or big bags? 

Accessorize Snake Flat Clutch Bag | Fashion

Oh if you know me you'll know that I like an Accessorize clutch bag, in terms of design, quality and price Accessorize wins it hands down every time. Every year I buy a clutch from Accessorize, I dress very simple and minimal so I like to add a little something to my outfit with a bag. Last year I got a gorgeous stormy blue bag, that I still love and use but this year I was looking for a different shade to blue. 

This snake skinned flat clutch bag is fairly similar in shape to my blue one but there are some very big differences, this one is a bit soft and flexible to wear which means I can actually get a little more in it. I also love the faux snake skin print in this dusty pink shade. You actually do have the option to turn this into a shoulder bag but I'm gonna say that it really doesn't work to wear it in that way. The tabs to attach the strap to are both at the back of the bag which means that doesn't quite sit right and tilts forward. However as a clutch it's perfect. 

I really like that I can take this bag out even when I'm wearing casual clothes, it's not a fancy clutch but it is a great size, so I could take it out various places. It does have a wrist strap that I wouldn't really use but I do like having the extra addition. This bag was only £15 which I think is a fantastic price.

What Accessorize items are you loving at the moment?

Accessorize - Stormy Blue Bag

I try to limit myself when buying bags because the reality is that I just don't need as many as what I think I do. I have the staple bags such as, the weekender, the night out one, the holiday, the beach, the practical, I really could go on. But every now and then I spot one that I love and it's usually colourful and recently it's been blue. 

My favourite shop for these statement bags are Accessorize, I mean this shop always has a gorgeous and diverse range, there is literally something for everyone. In fact in one of my older posts, I mention my favourite electric blue bag from Accessorize which you can read here - Feeling Blue . I went in just for a look, but let face it with all the new exciting AW14 collections, I couldn't just leave it at one little look, because I fell in love with this beauty. 

Oh how I love this bag, I mean it really is the most perfect stormy, autumnal blue isn't it? I also really like the little gold details, not too much nor over the top.

This is the "Frances zip top across body bag "as described on the Accessorize website, however I personally wouldn't wear it across my body as it would sit a little funny on me but worn casually on the shoulder is perfect for me. This a very narrow bag, so don't go thinking you're going to get everything and the kitchen sink in it because you simply won't. But if you're like me and sometimes you just want to carry the essentials such as, Travel Card, Bank Card, One Lipstick, One small brush and a work fob then this is the bag for you. 

I haven't even told you the best bit, it was only £15 which is an absolute bargain for something so gorgeous as this. Accessorize really do know how to pair both quality and price so beautifully together. I love this bag and I think I'm definitely going to be getting a lot of wear out of it this AW14. 

What's your latest Accessorize purchase?