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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: Let The Adventure Begin by Alphabet Bags

    The Let The Adventure Begin tote bag from Alphabet Bags seemed a good choice for Tote of the Week what with the UK just about to enjoy a 3 day weekend. Hurrah! What are your plans? I’m really hoping for a creative, social and lazy weekend. We’re off out for dinner tonight followed by a horror film fest back at ours. Tomorrow I’ve got lots of blogging stuff to catch up on, then it’s BBQ time with the neighbours; the first of…

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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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    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: Mini Hexagon Shopper by Boden

    Today, my friends, is Friday. A pack up your troubles come on get happy kind of day. It’s also rather splendid because it’s the last Friday in January. Everybody scream! That’s right, we made it folks. We made it through the wilderness. And because I’m feeling chipper, done a good week’s worth of work (and then some) AND have a four-day weekend to look forward to (hello Scarborough and York), I’m thinking its time to bring back tote of the week…

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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: 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: Neon Spot Tote Via Cath Kidston

    Via Cath Kidston (£75) Well hello, Friday friends! How are we all? Ready for some tote bag appreciation? This neon spot leather tote bag is a new Cath Kidston classic; confirming the neon trend is here to stay. The chic navy and polka dot yellow design includes leather handles for extra strength and support and enough room to pack in all your winter reads, and then some. Round of applause I think! Happy weekend! ♥ P.S On the hunt for a new…

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    Tote of the Week: Kate Spade New York Colourblock Tote from Gap

    Kate Spade New York Tote (£59.95) Via Gap Have you seen the limited edition collection from Kate and Jack Spade for Gap Kids? Alongside colourful and playful childrenswear, there’s also a couple of tote bags in there for good measure. How could I resist featuring one this week? Hope you all have a super spooky Halloween weekend! ♥ P.S On the hunt for a new bag? Take a look through my previous tote bags featured!