The Hardworker

As much as I love and cherish my Mulberry handbag I do like to change things up every now and again (not to mention give it a bit of a break!) so when House of Fraser offered to send me a product from their impressive array of accessories I skipped right by the shoes for perhaps the first time ever and headed straight for the bags. I’ve been wanting a “trendy” backpack for ages now, although I had reservations about how much I’d use it- finding a bag that could be both traditional handbag AND a backpack? I’m living the dream!

Jumper c/o Wearall | Jeans: Primark | Converse via Sarenza | Bag c/o House of Fraser- out of stock but huge selection here!

The bag is by Steve Madden and is now out of stock on the House of Fraser website, probably because it was a crazy bargain in their sale! I just love the mid-blue colour, it makes such a change from my usual black or brown and the silver details toughen it up just a touch. It’s the perfect size for all of my every day essentials (plus a whole host of stuff I carry around but can’t exactly be called essential) and it’s great to have the option between backpack and handbag, perfect for someone as indecisive and fickle as I.
I couldn’t resist giving my cat jumper an airing, it’s probably my most worn piece of knitwear from the last 12 months and it’s the perfect way to cheer up a day where you feel more than a little bit rubbish. I keep meaning to pick up another pair of these skinny jeans from Primark, I paid £9 for this pair over a year ago and they have worn and washed so well, especially compared to other pairs I have that I’ve paid rather a lot more for. I feel like I should step away from the skinnies for a while though, I really fancy embracing a pair of flares but have yet to find any that are just right- length is a big issue for me but I’m searching in earnest!

I probably ought to look to replace my Converse before too long as well, worn to death the rubber is starting to split and they just look tired. I do think Converse look best once they have been worn in a bit but I think I’m starting to take the look a bit too far- it doesn’t stop me slipping them on at any given opportunity though!

Backpack vs. Handbag- which would you pick?

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8 comments for “The Hardworker

  1. AvatarRai

    I love love love that jumper – and nothing wrong with worn-to-death converse I have about ten pairs of them 😉 haha xx

  2. Love this outfit that jumper is super cute xoxo

    ♥ Cateaclysmic ♥

  3. The cutest bag ever and I love how you have little kittens on your jumper and in your bedroom! Too cute!

    Tatyana x
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  4. Definitely the handbag for me! That jumper is just so cute too x

  5. I used to have a bag like that when I was in school and I loved it!

    Corinne x

  6. I prefer handbags but ooooooh, I remember when mini-rucksacks were in fashion as a teenager. I had a little black one and a red tartan one- I loved them!Seriously, cat jumper, seriously!x

  7. The bag is perfect- so lucky you were able to choose something so super amazing. I want it!! I agree about that style of back pack. My sister has a similar one and it made me start to like them.

  8. Awww, that jumper is so cute! I’d go with the backpack, which is a gorgeous colour btw x