If I Were a Handbag, our Style Not Age challenge for February




Hello and welcome our monthly style challenge! I'll 'fess up straight away - yes the subject was my choice this month. For those who know me, you'll agree that my featured handbag is a good reflection of my character - fluffy on one side and smooth on the other, and exceedingly bright and colourful. I have a scatty fun side away from work, but also a smooth, glossy business side which is how I see myself at work. So how do my fashionista friends see themselves...?




Jacqui's offering for the challenge is this compact satchel bag with ornate front. Not sure what this says about her, but it's a super practical bag. See more from Jacqui on Mummabstylish.




Gail is showcasing a red bowling bag which was a Christmas present. The compact, sleek style ties in with her elegant outfit. Find all of the details on her blog Is This Mutton? 




Hilda's choice is a bright green tote borrowed from a local boutique. The bag is big enough to carry a laptop, in a burst of colour from a local designer. See her back story on Over the Hilda blog. 




Emma's handbag is a funky colourful piece by Angel Jackson which has inspired a lovely mix of colours in her outfit. Read all about it on The Style Splash.




My dear friend Ben found this fabulous multicoloured bag in a market on his travels and immediately thought of me - wild and colourful! I was thrilled to receive such an individual piece to add to my handbag collection. It's been my go-to bag for the past month, inspiring various colourful outfits for my working day. 




The fringed side of the bag is a glorious fuzzy, tufted aspect of this oversized handbag. 




As for the outfit of the day - the leather coat is by Next, a charity shop purchase for £20, trousers are from Topshop (ah, the good ol' days!), turtle neck from Primark, shoes and glitter socks from TK Maxx - none of this is new. 






The ring gold coloured ring is pre-loved and the chunky silver and gold etched In Heaven on Earth ring is by Diana Porter. The mustard gloves are from TK Maxx.




The mustard hues continue with my Quay Australia sunglasses.




So how did we all fare with this month's challenge? I do hope you enjoyed it. I loved the opportunity to show you this glorious bag again and would like to think there may be some inspiration within today's feature for everyone. 

Sending love to you all and I do hope that you're safe. Take care!

                                                                                                Anna x

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16 comments

  1. Super bag Anna, both spacious and fun. I think we all missed the gist of the challenge, to choose a handbag that reflects us. On balance I should have chosen my cow hide pink tote, as it's one of my "colours" and also smooth yet hairy!

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    1. Haha, I did think the theme was obvious, but hey we all did fine. Your pink tote sounds fab!

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  2. This was a terrific challenge Anna, and I think I'm very much like you. Many sided but always loving the color!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. So lovely to hear from you again Jodie! I thought it was a fun challenge and a great opportunity to bring out this glorious bag x

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  3. Your friend knows you well....I love your outfit...every bit of it.

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    1. Isn't it great when someone gets it so right! Loved your bag too x

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  4. I love the oxblood leather and mustard together in this outfit, Anna! What a fabulous outfit. The bag is...outrageous, but not to my personal taste. Although, if I were a handbag, I'd be All The Colours, and I might be a little rough around the edges, so maybe that bag is more me than I thought, lol!

    I hope you are having a good week, my dear!

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    1. I'm intrigued now which of your handbags/purses you would choose for this challenge...

      All the colours really does suit both of us x

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  5. That's a great challenge and I think that handbag is DEFINITELY you in Bag form! So cheerful, bright, fun and stylish (I love the size of it too!). Your outfit rocks and I love the trouser, shoes and gloves particularly!x

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    1. How very good of you to drop by Kezzie despite my lack of visits to see you, thanks.

      My question is what bag would you be? x

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  6. What a fabulous bag Anna, it really does emulate you. Great challenge in the end hun. Jacqui x

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    1. Cheers Jacqui. I didn't realise this one would be so sticky for everyone ;-( xxx

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  7. Such a fabulous bag! I love the different textures and mix of colours!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  8. Great, colourful and spacious bag Anna.
    It goes really well with your ox blood coat and shades of mustard.
    Very you !
    X

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    1. Thanks Phyllis. It's such a joyful piece and so unusual x

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