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
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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