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Tote of the Week: Flashdance By One Must Dash
Flashdance Tote (£18) by One Must Dash Any bag that encourages the awesomeness of Disco gets my vote, so I’m pleased to declare this tote offering from One Must Dash as this week’s tote of the week. This fair trade and 100% cotton bag makes a great gift for spreading the positive spirit, and I’m all for that folks. Hurrah! As for the weekend, so far I’ve had fun prosecco-fuelled chat with Katy who has introduced me to the wonders of…
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Tote of the Week: Uashmama Metallic Cross Body Bag via The Future Kept
Metallic Cross Body Bag (£59) from The Future Kept I mean, seriously. Look at this week’s tote of the week…I know right? Pretty. Darn. Majestic. This shimmery wonder is from The Future Kept. I know I feature them a lot on the blog but I’m sure you agree they just have the best taste! Handmade in Italy with leather details, the cross body bag is made from a magical fabric that is strong like leather and can be hand washed like fabric. It’s…
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Tote of the Week: Beach Bag by Boden
Hello Bank Holiday weekend and hello May! As we speak, I’m travelling to sunny Brighton to a hen do this weekend, although the sun doesn’t seem to be wearing his hat today…hmm. Let’s think positive sunny thoughts, my friends. As I’m off to the beach this weekend (hurrah!) I thought I’d scour the internet for the perfect tote/beach bag. This floral offering from Boden is £49, includes leather handles, internal pocket and magnetic snap fastener; a perfect beach accessory for all your seaside essentials. You like?…
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Tote of the Week: Chevy Shopping Bag by Tori Murphy
Via Tori Murphy (£52) It’s black, it’s white. It’s tote of the week! Which of course means Friday has landed. Hurrah! The weekend plans so far include Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Manchester, a little home DIY, roller skating, taking photographs for upcoming blog posts and watching Blade Runner on the big screen (I LOVE Harrison Ford). I’m hoping I’ll get a couple of naps in there too. Ah, sweet sleep. What do you have planned? Happy weekend! P.S On the…
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Tote of the Week: Hand Woven Jute Macrame Bag from The Future Kept
I know, I know, I don’t need any more tote bags but this Macrame Bag from the gorgeous The Future Kept is now on my wish list. I think I might have to donate a few of my bags to the charity shop to make room for this elegant beauty but it’s totally worth it. Priced at £19, it’s an absolute bargain considering the amount of time and skill it took to make it, and its destined to live in…
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Betty & Walter Giveaway
I adore Betty & Walter, so much so their tote bags have been Tote of the Week, not once, not twice but three times, including today. So it seems fitting I’ve teamed up with the British accessories brand in offering readers the chance to win a Tulips Row Mini Tote Bag and Party Rain British Cloud Purse. Hurrah! British textile designer, Lisa Levis (nee Stickley) is the designer of unique, colourful and illustrative prints that feature on tote bags, purses, make-up and…
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Tote of the Week: J’adore Shopper from Oliver Bonas
This week feels like I’ve floated through it in a complete daze. Trying to balance everything as well as being a fully functioning adult can be difficult sometimes. We all have weeks like that, right? So this weekend is going to be full of only good things that I diggity dig; reading the new issue of Oh Comely, watching a few episodes of Better Call Saul (spin-off from Breaking Bad), lazing in bed on Valentine’s Day, drinking Prosecco, pottering in the house, building fires,…
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Tote of the Week: Do Good Tote by Oh No Rachio!
It’s tote of the week time again, my friends! This lovely addition to the tote bag family (I imagine they all live together happily some place) is the Do Good Tote Bag via Oh No Rachio! It’s a lovely reminder not only to do good things yourself but to give other people a gentle nudge too. It’s priced £15, made from Organic Cotton and is hand screen printed right here in dear old Blighty. You like? As for the weekend, it will mainly involve…
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Tote of the Week: Allotment Mud by Betty & Walter
Allotment Mud Tote Bag Via Betty & Walter (£48) Do you think this tote bag from Betty & Walter can count as part of my five-a-day? No? Oh well. There are many other reasons why the Allotment Mud Tote is Tote Of The Week! Firstly, its design is inspired by the illustrations from a 60s cookbook (I love old recipe books). Aren’t the vegetable silhouettes charming? Secondly, next year we’re sharing a greenhouse and allotment with our neighbours so we…
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Tote of the Week: Metallic Dipped Tote Bag from West Elm
Via West Elm (£39) This metallic dipped navy striped tote bag from West Elm has put a big smile on my face, after having a not so fun week. So of course I needed to share it, isn’t it splendid? Fill it with mince pies, stollen and a bottle of advocaat and head to your friend’s house for festive chat and Christmas films. Going forward, I think everything should be dipped in gold. Who do I talk to about this? Happy Friday!…
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Tote of the Week: Green Arrow Book Bag by Laura Spring
Via Shed Quarters (£65) Durable leather handles, a waxed base and a water-resistant coating; is this the tote bag to end all tote bags? You decide. Inspired by meteorological symbols this new design by Laura Spring is a treat for graphic print lovers out there (puts hand up). I’d use this as an everyday tote, perfect for carrying my laptop and notebook to the cinema and coffee shops in Hebden Bridge. Take a look at Laura’s other designs over at the gorgeous…
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Tote of the Week: Stems Tote by Sarah Abbott
Via Moonko Sometimes we have to be boringly practical to survive the cold and damp months but there is always room for pretty. So I chose this lovely black tote bag designed by Sarah Abbott (practical bit over) with its charming stem print (pretty part) for this week’s tote of the week. Happy Weekend! ♥ P.S On the hunt for a new bag? Take a look through my previous tote bags featured!
