Today I’m toting a lovely little Lauren by Ralph Lauren number which I picked up whilst on holiday. The keen eyed among you may recognise it from my New York holiday post, I picked it up from Macys – a new York institution!!
I’d spent all holiday looking for something special to buy myself for Christmas and as soon as I saw this bag, I knew it was the one. The soft tan leather! That little leather bow! It had to be mine…
Bag lust – begin!
This is the Lauren by Ralph Lauren Dundee Convertible Satchel. On first glance this bag is absolutely stunning – elegant yet modern, it’s the perfect handbag for both work and weekend.
What am I wearing it with?
The beauty of this bag is that you can team it with a smart pencil skirt and trench coat just as easily as leggings and a loose fit jumper.
You can tote it on the arm, or wear it on your shoulder and today I’m teaming it with this Warehouse Salt & Pepper Biker Coat and a black pencil dress I picked up in the Zara sale.
(I loveeee the Zara dress but I’m struggling to raise my arms away from my body – the things we do in the name of style!!)
I love the lasercut detail all around the edge and the expensive gold finishes around the front.
Face Value tip – Metallic hardware even makes cheap bags look expensive! But make sure the shade of gold isn’t too brassy or garish. You’re aiming for lady-like luxe, not lairy lass on the town.
Oh – and the lining!! I’m a sucker for a lovely lining – even if its somewhere that no one will really see, if there’s a patterned lining, i’m 80% sold.
Am I a sucker or what?!
I’d been saving up to buy myself something special (I always find that the best presents are the ones you give yourself eh?) and I bought this for myself for about $220 (£130)
This is a great transitional bag for both spring and autumn and you can buy it turquoise, black and also white!
So that’s my arm candy today – what do you think?
xXXXx
Zoe is a Forbes ’30 under 30′ finance pro, style writer, presenter and panellist, working for a fashion startup and trying to live that best life in the most IRL way possible.
It is very pretty and the neutral shade ensures that it will go many places with you.Sharonhttp://www.afashioncrowd.blogspot.com
Thanks Sharon! You're right – it's a go-anywhere bag! 🙂
Oh it's gorgeous and so versatile! I love the lining, I'm a sucker for a pretty lining too! I can't believe how affordable it was, what a bargain! xxx
Oh the bag is totally beautiful. And best thing is, you can pair it with a lot of different outfits & styles. I'm sure you're going to get a lot of use of it! xo, Luchessa.org
Wow. Stylish bag !!!
Wow this bag is gorgeouuuuuuuuuuus.I love it!You're so lucky!]Day Dreams & Daisy Chains
I LOVE IT. Dibs on it when you're bored!Charlotte – http://www.blotandreapply.com x
It's abolutely gorgeus!! xxx
What a lovely bag! But its prize really kills me lol…I know I'm never buying it! 🙁
How is the structure of this bag ? Can it stand (not collapse) pretty well while being empty ?
Hiya Lynn – it's reasonably hard-formed and holds it's shape even when empty.My only comment, if anything, is that after use, some of the trimming is coming away. Only a tiny bit – but you can see what I mean in the last photo (bottom right) – I've used superglue to seal it in again no problems…. xx