Monochrome Totes & Handbags

I am an extremely fussy handbag buyer. I also tend to prefer monochrome. Accessorize, Dune and Ted Baker are my usual go-to stores but I dream of the day I can stroll into a Dior Boutique and actually purchase a 'Lady Dior'. I'll then walk out (beaming) and use the streets as my runway as I flaunt my new buy. A girl can only dream.

It can take MONTHS for me to find the 'bag of my dreams'. So here I was, on a Tuesday afternoon, strolling though a store when suddenly from the corner of my eye I glimpsed a slick, chic tote with my name written ALL OVER IT. Here it was. The dream I had been waiting for. As soon as I set my eyes on it, I knew I was destined to buy it. It's like Ted Baker looked into my soul and made a bag just for me. And it will be mine... as soon as I get paid (and I'm hoping for a sale *hint hint*). What I like just as much as the tote itself is that it has a name. And yes, when it's mine, I will be calling it by its name: Aveline. C'est chic. And it matches my recently purchased belt from Ted too.

So if you're a girl like me who would love a classic black bag but simply can't afford the hefty high end prices, have no fear! Ted Baker is here... as well as Dune, Topshop and New Look...

A handbag 'noir' is an essential part of the wardrobe especially since winter is approaching (I know, I know, I have a nerve uttering the word 'winter' in the middle of summer, but we must be well equipped ladies!). Team with a little black dress or a blouse-skinny jeans-stiletto look for a 'tres Chanel' outfit.

My High Fashion Favourites for the Fall 14:
1. Mulberry 'Willow Tote' Small
2. 'Lady Dior' in Black Lambskin
3. Dolce & Gabbana Dauphine Calfskin Sicily Bag
Ted Baker Beauties:
4. Sophia Quilted Tote Bag
5. Aveline Leather Tote Bag
6. Savanah Quilted Top Handle Bag
Other Stunners:
7. Dune Daylocks Black
8. Topshop Elaborate Laser Cut Holdall
9. New Look Structured Twist Lock

xxx Lucy xxx