Union Jack bags.

Couldn't resist these faded Union Jack bags from Accessorize - I think this iconic flag is going to be around as a design feature for a little longer!

All images from Accessorize.

Inspiration - Forest Bound

I'm really not a girly girl - I like classic clothes, jeans and Ts and recognizable materials and styles. I don't like trendy and I don't like fussy. I like natural textures and leather patina. I like history, provenance and vintage - and I really like these bags - made from historical textiles and hardware by Forest Bound.

Fossil - new for spring

I'm a big fan of Fossil bags in all shapes and sizes. I think practically all my bags are Fossil - they suit my casual style! I really love the quality of their leather and the construction. I just bought a great persimmon coloured satchel at Xmas from The Bay in Vancouver - which I love - but that doesn't stop me from checking out what's new for Spring!

Shiny happy people!

How fun are these - tongue in cheek purse designs from English designers French & English Confectioners. I love shiny leather and French & English almost work entirely in patent leather. Cream patent leather is so soft and yummy. The stitched detail is so whimsical. Great stuff!

Window Shopping - Scabby Robot

Gotta love these bags from Scabby Robot. I have a bag just like this in a bright green leather that I haul around everywhere with me - people say to me - Still got that bag? - Yes I do! Ha! And you should have one too. The simple shape and honest construction is so appealing and practical - fab!

Found - leather satchels from Cambridge Satchel

While we are on the subject of bags we should check out these satchels from Cambridge Satchel - thank you Gillian for the link. These are just like the satchels we had for school in Scotland though ours had 2 straps like a back pack on them - did you have one of these?