Lust List// The Everyday Bag

 

 

Top Image: Google, Edited: By me

1. New Look, £12.00

2. H&M, £24.99

3. New Look £24.99

4. New Look, £19.99

5. Matalan, £20.00

Evening Beauties! If you've seen the beautiful bag I received off my sister Sophia this Christmas (As seen in my post here) you may be wondering why I even want another bag. The reason being that the  Miss selfridge bag is quite easily the most expensive bag i've ever owned. That and the fact it was a gift means that I don't want it to succumb to the daily wear and tear everyday bags seem to get. I absolutely adoree it so I'm only going to use it for evenings out or special occasions. I had intended to bring it to university with me but in typical style I'd completely over packed for my train journey and didn't want to ruin it trying to squish it into an overflowing suitcase. I don't think I've ever liked a bag so much, so thankyou Sophia!

For me, I like to have one go to everyday bag so, it has to meet the following requirements; be relatively large, neutral colours, have sufficient compartments and be reasonably priced. Quite a big checklist don't you think, who knew buying a bag was so technical! I don't need to point out that us girls (and the occasional boy) usually prefer a bag that can actually hold all of the things you need, rather than a superficial tiny one. At uni I'm constantly carrying folders and the like around so size is really important (oops!). As for colour, a neutral bag goes with everything in my wardrobe and as I obsessively match my outfits, it only makes sense to do so with said bag. Compartments are really just handy so you're not rooting around in it forever, and as I'm a student it needs to be affordable.

1. New Look, £12.00

This bag was £44.99 which is just too much for me, however it's gone in the sale! So if you like it, I would snap it up sharpish! It is a lovely beige colour and seems to be a decent size so worth checking out for an everyday bag.

2. H&M, £24.99

I don't usually go for black bags, but this one is so smart and the quality looks amazing! It's also slightly different from the many clones out in other stores  by the horizontal zip detail on the sides. Completely useless of course, but it looks good nonetheless.

3. New Look £24.99

 I think of all the bags, this one is my favourite. We are nearing spring now (although you can't tell at all from the weather) and the cute coral is just the pop of colour a plain pastel outfit needs. There isn't much I don't like about this bag and most likely the one I'll end up going for if I don't see anything else that tickles my fancy.

4. New Look, £19.99

I love love love the colour of this bag. The mix of nudes is, in my opinion, spring in bag form (I'm a looser!). The only issue I have with this bag is the teeny tiny handles, you can't really wear it on your shoulders when you have a big coat on. The model on the website has it worn as an across body bag, but it's designed like a shoulder bag, what's going on?! If the handles were longer, I would probably have brought it already so take note New Look! 

5. Matalan, £20.00

I first saw this bag on the lovely Kayleigh Johnson over at Couture Girl and thought how lovely it was. I actually saw this bag in store today and I get what Kayleigh means, it is massive! For me, it's just too big (so many innuendos, my apologies!) but it may be ideal for those with a preference for the bigger bags. 

So as usual, I've managed to take a really simple concept and turn it into an essay. For now, I'm still on the hunt for the perfect everyday bag but no doubt you will be informed when I find one!

Spring time Outfit Inspiration

All Images found from Google Search *(not my own)

 Good afternoon beauties! Just a quick post from me today. I think all of us are eyeing up our Christmas money and looking at what it can buy us. I always have a habit of spending my money before the spring fashion floods the stores. Not this year! I've done my research and made myself a list of springtime fashion wants (post perhaps to come) and am eagerly awaiting my time to buy.

Above I've included some lovely photography of spring time fashion to give outfit and style ideas. My absolute favourite being the first image, simple yet stylish and I love it. I also love the fishtail plait that a girl is sporting in image three, my hair isn't quite this long yet but it's getting there. I'm hoping to grow it out for this year! I also love the wavy hair look for spring, it's so relaxed yet looks amazing. To achieve simple easy waves I just plait my hair the night before, dampen my hands and run over the plaits and sleep in it. I may also start doing 'Hair how to' posts, one of the many ideas I have for you lovely lot! As always, it's been a pleasure!

Are there any outfits you love for spring? Let me know!

Tag// What's in my Bag?

Hello all! You would not believe how busy my university has kept me already. I've had four essays, a leaflet and two anatomical fish diagrams all due in the same week! Anywho, enough with the excuses! I've seen this tag flying around everywhere and I've only just thought about doing it myself now I've purchased a new bag i'm not ashamed of!

This bag was only £10 from New Look in the sale, and isn't it lovely?! I fell for it because of the neutral colours, it will go with just about everything. The pocket on the front is handy too as you can put those little bits in that you don't want to be rooting in your bag for.

So this is the day to day contents of my bag that I take to lectures and meetings. The only things I haven't included that is a regular appearance in my bag is my lab coat. It's stained from when I dissected fish (It has been washed though!) so not what people want to be seeing!

Aberystwyth University Diary (Grey book, left)
This diary has been an absolute life saver. I have dates thrown at me left right and center by lecturers who expect me to just remember them. I think I would break down if this where to go missing as it has my whole life in it. Probably the most important thing in my bag.

Ring binder Notebook (Black, left)
 This plain black notebook was just one I picked up on a whim and it's been so handy. Anything that doesn't go in my diary goes in here. I have lots of little notes jotted about with blogging ideas and tags i've heard about so very handy.

Pencil Case (Purple, center)
I'm not really going to say much about my pencil case as it's pretty self explanatory. I have to keep it on me for all these dates and information lecturers toss about. It's also handy to have pens in your bag!

Cath Kidston Umbrella (Red, center)
This cute little umbrella has been a life saver, or rather a hair saver! I was brought it for Christmas a few years ago and I love it. Living in Wales is fantastic, it really is, but it can sometimes rain. Constantly. There have been so many times I've been caught out without a coat that I've taken to keeping this little cutie with me always.

Purse (Nude, right)
This is a pretty standard thing in a bag. Still I wanted to talk about it because it's so cute, and it co-ordinates with the bag (obsessive much?)  Suprise suprise it's from New Look, though I actually didn't buy it. Whilst on my cruise we visited Guernsey that had a New Look store (Had to go in obviously) and I showed my boyfriend the purse with the intention that I'd buy it once I came out the changing rooms. Anyway, he beat me to it and treated me to the little beauty. So I know it's cheesy but thank you very much Stephen!

Makeup Bag (Peach, right)
 I'm not the sort of person who takes a whole makeup bag around and topping up all day long. I have nothing against those who do, I'm just too lazy to do it. That being said, I like to keep some little bits like lipstick, mascara and foundation just in case. I mentioned about being embarrassed about bags earlier, this is usually due to makeup leaking in them and leaving them looking like a Maybelline bomb has gone off! Currently in my travel makeup bag is the Maybelline dream satin liquid foundation (I am planning on doing a review next time I buy a bottle), Rimmel Scandal Eyes flex mascara with lycra (again I WILL do a review... eventually), Apocolips lip Laquer in Celestial and Rimmel moisture renew Lipstick, shade As you want Victoria. (360) I will make it my priority to do a review on this liptstick because I am absolutely in love with it!

So that is the contents of my bag. Sometimes things like perfume or deodorant creep in there but these are the main residents. Hope you enjoyed my blog post and as ever, thanks for reading!

Much love,
Laura.