The wonderful bag is see-through PVC, yet doesn't look cheap; it's bright, yet not garish; conventional in shape, yet unusual in it's entirety. In short, it's my perfect new bag. I'll make my apologies now for the fact that it may well feature in far too many posts this summer, but that's pretty much how it goes with my latest love affair. Until the next one comes along...
The outfit today was really all about the bag. Understated is not my default setting, as you probably know, but it just seemed like the right thing to do. Let the bag have its moment I say. The Candy Bag has arrived. All hail the Candy Bag!
Candy Bag: Furla (TK Maxx). Raincoat: Banana Republic. Dress: Tu at Sainsbury. Shoes: Salord Jover (charity shop). Tights: Dorothy Perkins. Watch: Michael Kors. Bracelet and matching ring: Dorothy Perkins. Nude/gold ring: Boots. Rose gold bangle: Kate Spade New York.
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Just pop that entire outfit in my closet when you're done will you? I love it all!
ReplyDeleteI adore the dress and the neckline. This reminds me of an A-line version of that 1960's vintage orange dress I have. This is so chic! That bag is cool but it is the whole outfit coming together so wonderfully that shows you know how to flex your style muscles so very well.
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Suzanne
These comments have such gravitas coming from you Suzanne. Thank you. I must admit my recent shopping spree has inspired some lovely new avenues for me to discover. The dress cost me £11 in the supermarket where I had lunch with my girlfriend last week. Such a great start to my clothes shop!
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It's the coolest pop of color ever!!
ReplyDelete(i know what you mean about finally being able to open your eyes and voila---I find shopping a much more successful venture when I'm not "looking" for something in particular)
I have a yellow bag and it gets a ton of outings--I can't wait to see more of it!
And can I ask about that bracelet? It's just lovely. I don't suppose it's relatively new and I could find it somewhere? jodie
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This yellow bag is just like carrying about my very own ray of sunshine. I've had so many compliments already and have only used it twice since I got home. Thanks for your lovely feedback. However, the news isn't good about the bracelet. I've had it for about 3 years now, so I think it's unlikely you'd be able to find it, sorry.
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Oh it's a gorgeous bag! Lovely shape, lovely colour. It goes so well with animal print and your mustard dress - you look extremely elegant - and tall!!! Love all the accessories, too.
ReplyDeleteIs the bag soft or rigid to the touch? I don't like bags when they're rigid. I bought a beautiful black leather Jasper Conran, Birkin look a like bag at a car boot sale for £3.50 a couple of years ago. It's lovely but so rigid I could use it as a weapon to brain someone - and I rarely use it...
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Thank you Veronica. The bag is beautifully soft, like a kind of latex feel, if you get what I mean. I read some photography tips before I started my blog, and seemingly camera height is vital in making you seem tall/short. Polly is an expert in that now and I'm also very selective so that I look as tall as possible.
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I am loving everything here, Anna!
ReplyDeleteThe colours.
The shapes.
Your accessorising.
And your cool bag...like an updated (and slicker) Jelly bag.
Brilliant.
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Samantha
Thanks for the compliments Samantha x Yes, I agree, it's like a rich relative of the Jelly bag x
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Ooh, you know I love a good chartreuse dress, and that one is just awesome on you, Anna! I love the pop of yellow sunshine that your fabulous new bag adds!
ReplyDeleteI thought you might fancy this dress Sheila. Isn't it lovely? And yes, I'm currently in handbag heaven!
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I get that this colour is love it/hate it one. For me it's always been love it too. Great to join in your link up party, and hope you also enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteAnna x
I could just eat that bag right up it looks so delicious! Appropriate name. And I'm digging the groove of that dress too - simple, short, and chartreuse. Mmm. Love this look.
ReplyDeleteI does look good enough to eat, doesn't it? I wanted to give the bag the perfect backdrop and this dress fits the bill. Glad you approve too x
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I have seen these Furla bags and always dismissed them. Now that I see you with this beauty I know I was wrong. It looks very good and modern. I have a yellow bag by Coach and although lovely it hasn't got that modern vibe yours has. I was all oohh and aahhh over your whole outfit. Figures, doesn't it? Haha. Understated IS MY default setting haha. I love everything. The dress, the shoes, the bag (said that already) and that bracelet. And I love green.
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Well, this was the first Furla bag I'd seen, and I'm so glad I didn't hesitate. However, it was expensive, and I spent the first evening looking at it, wondering if I could bear to take it back. I then decided that all the lean shopping months ahead would even things out. Hahaha it's great how we shopaholics can justify anything!
DeleteAnna x
I know very well the Candy bag as I am a fan of the Furla brand! It's wonderful! I am sure you will use it for years ... I should consider to buy one myself ...
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I love your raincoat and dress ... very stylish look!
This has indeed been a joyful find. I love this bag, and yes can see it being used for many years to come. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and for dropping by x
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