Thursday, 15 September 2011

A Little Floral Inspiration....

I love, love, love floral bags, and I can't get enough of them, and at the price these little numbers are at, they are in my eyes, certainly a new look I can almost afford weekly. BUT am I copping out somewhat? We all know the likes of these bags can cost well over £60 if bought at the *Certain Shabby Chic Store* but I am seeing more and more of these pretty floral bags at very affordable prices all over the place and I just had to get my pennies out....


Two?? Oh no, I need more than just two....Actually this one doesn't count, as it was a birthday pressie off Mr. Poppins....


And this one was the first *Floral Inspired* one I bought, I offered one too as a giveaway here


And my current favourite is this one, I adore the colours....


And the pretty pink lining....


I have more to get, sad but true. Yes I know, I have a little addiction going on here. I hope you do not think too badly of me for buying the look for well, well under half the price of the *originals*, I mean does my buying all these pretty *inspired* numbers devalue the *originals* I don't honestly know, I have both, love the look of both, and how I see it, if I can save some money to spend perhaps on family outings etc, whilst still having a hint of the look is it not worth it?


I used to value labels, but in reality, that is all they are, labels. I don't feel any less of a person because my bag doesn't have *the* label on it. When I look at my flowery bags, all label-less, they still bring a cheery smile to my face and hey isn't that what life is all about?

X

11 comments:

  1. When I was last shopping I saw loads of that style of bag on the market - I planned to go back and get one of the London ones. Don't think that will be for a while now - wheelchairs and big towns don't mix!!

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  2. Serious bag envy here! Most peeps would think they were from a certain shabby chic store.
    The red one is my fav.I`m going to look out for these.
    Dx

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  3. I love them! Can I ask where the *unoriginals* are from? x

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  4. Totally bag jealous!! Your lableless bags are just as gorgeous as the labeled ones. I would wear them proudly!
    xx

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  5. So colorful collection! I love them! :))

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  6. Totally agree! I have a couple of real *certain shabby chic store* ones, but I love the others just as much- my colleague bought me one like yours for my birthday (in my current blog photos) which isn't CK but I adore it! If it's oilcloth (can defend itself against my messiness, leakingpens, disaster-ridden state), pretty, floral, brightly coloured and purports to be a satchel- it has a willing home at Maison Kezzie!

    (and I found a nice guy in London who does them too so I may just get that red polka dot spots one I want!)

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  7. No, I don't think it matters. I like all your pretty bags. I only have one handbag. Maybe I should go do some shopping very soon?

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  8. They are all lovely.....and as you say spending half the amount of an original is even better...ciao Alison

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  9. ooh you lucky thing.... I've seen nothing like that in Exeter, I love the red one. I don't care about the label either, I didn't mind paying more when *things* where made in the UK but now it's made it China!! x

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  10. I love the beige one (with the pink lining). I will be visiting London in December and I will keep my eyes open for them.
    I will visit that certain store too ofcause ;-)

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  11. Ah, yes! But don't forget a certain someone probably got her ideas from other peoples vintage sourced designs too!
    My fave is the turquoise blue, it is so zingy and cheerful.
    Z xx

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