Choosing the right bag for the “Style of Mum” that you are is harder than you think. Perhaps you’ve just considered a new bag after rolling around with the baby bag for too long, full of the necessary essentials, with your purse, keys and iPhone somewhere in the shadows at the very bottom. And now, after pulling out the pacifier instead of your car keys too many times, you’ve decided it is time to make that special purchase to bring back part of your own powerful feminine identity.
When choosing this new accessory, keep in mind that a good leather handbag will age beautifully, like that 1972 bottle of red you’ve kept for a rainy day. Good quality bags will draw timeless attention if you keep its colour palette to a minimum, as this will always go perfectly with your wardrobe.
You want to look polished, but you also need your new handbag to be practical. With the usual expectations on you as a mum, whatever you buy also needs that sense of ease’with edge, so you start to feel confident in your new look.
THE TOTE
If your style requires you to carry everything from day into the night, a large tote will certain appeal to you. We suggest you buy in a beautiful rabbit grey, with minimal hardware to keep that elegance as you move into the twilight hours.
THE CARRY-ALL
A carry-all is also a great versatile handbag to add into a more casual look.
Match your jeans, tee and a classic blazer back to a pick-me-up sunburnt orange or red, which is of course matched back to the colour of your shoes. Red shoes, Dorothy!
THE MINI-MESSENGER
You’re one of those women who has an amazing knack of being able to minimise everything for your evening? A mini-messenger is definitely your best choice, cross body. Look for leather and chains to give the overall look a bit of edge.
THE BUCKET BAG
There is no denying that this is the new silhouette to have in 2016. This avant-garde boss has a sharp geometric shape, a shiny finish and a belt buckle strap…corporate and elegant.
THE STATUS BAG
Yes, we’ve all had our eyes on one of those, which we would certainly need to save for, but, the longevity that it holds is worth every cent. The status bag, like the Hermes, the YSL and the Chanel – are investment pieces that you seriously can pass down to your daughter. So, when selecting this handbag you will need to rely on your emotion, and your desire to which brand, and then how you actually live your life. If you are a no-fuss lass, then something small as in the YSL clutch would suit you or if you’re more into carrying much in a beautiful leather Mui Mui, which has a handle and a shoulder strap, then go for this lifetime partner.
