Bags Defined Blog

Who doesn’t love a new leather handbag? Here at Bags Defined we sell a great range of beautiful, affordable leather handbags to suit every taste and style. We carry top brand names like Nica handbags and Modalu bags at competitive prices.
Here are some examples of the great leather bags we have to offer. You can find something here for everyone on your Christmas list, and even a special something for yourself.
The brown leather shoulder bag (product code 30-145K) by Ciccia offers a practical yet chic brown leather bag with cute daisy and bumble bee appliqué detailing. This bag has a central zip top opening, flower zip pull, and an internal zipped pocket. It comes with complimentary leather polishing cream and duster cloth.
Another lovely choice for a designer leather handbag is the Liberty Hobo bag (product code ZB4585231) in tan by Fossil. This versatile bag comes in tan or black shiny glazed leather, and offers two front pockets (one zipped, and one with magnetic closure), and includes a branded metal key charm.
Or, if you want something more colourful, try the IVY grab handbag in Violet (product code IVB4356 viol) by Ri2k Bag. Made of beautifully soft leather and suede, this bag has two external slip pockets, a main zipped compartment, and an internal zip pouch for a mobile phone. The front features beautiful pleated leather detailing.
These are just a few examples of our gorgeous collection of designer leather bags. For more information or to order any of these bags, visit the main web page.

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We may not love the morning commute, but at least there are plenty of wonderful winter parties to look forward to over the next few months! We reckon there’s no better time to take a glittering leaf out of the winter wonderland book and invest in some gorgeous, fabulous, completely glamorous handbags!

Clutch Bags
The party staple; a little shine can go a long way, and we love the “Tia” clutch in silver from Fiorelli. Fiorelli handbags are always high on our stylists’ festive lists, but the “Tia” certainly has that little extra something we think perfectly finishes a glamorous look. If you’ve got something a little more understated in mind, the Fiorelli “Spitalfields” clutch in black with gold details is vintage glamour at its best.

Shoulder Bags
Let’s say you’re looking for a bag that might not be used every day, but certainly needs to hold all your vitals. We love Nica handbags for their edgy vintage style and opulently effortless glamour. The “Celia” shoulder/cross body in taupe from Nica handbags is a great representation of modern quirk meeting vintage glamour.

Luggage
Who says travel is no longer glamorous? A good quality piece of luggage can last a lifetime of elegant travel. We love Kipling luggage for its utility, style and high performing durability on the go.

Adding a little glamour to your winter world is about more than just following trends. It’s about finding clever pieces that compliment your great unique look perfectly!

For kids, winter means fun in the chilly playground, messing about in the park and really, REALLY great TV. But for the likes of you, our lovely customers, winter probably represents a little more arduous picture. We are, of course, talking about the commute and city life!

Crime

As much as we love leather handbags, the latest Mischa Barton bag collection etc, we’re also very practical people. City travel can, unfortunately, leave you very exposed to crimes like bag-snatching and pick-pocketing. Here are a few simple directives from police sources that can help.

• Don’t be a target. Invest in a daily handbag that you can easily secure. For example, lots of our leather handbags – like the “Raven” shoulder bag from Modalu bags – come with double zip closures and internal zip pockets. Most thieves are looking for opportunity, so don’t be it!
• The way you hold your bag can have a huge effect on your suitability as a target. Always slip the strap of your bag around the base of your chair in a restaurant, always hold your bag on the tube, and always be aware of your personal space.

Style

Well, with the crime prevention lecture out of the way, it’s time to recommend a couple of our stylists’ favourite leather handbags!

• The “Liberty Hobo” shoulder bag in tan from Fossil is a firm contender for recommendation of the day!
• But the “Cranley” hand/shoulder bag in bone white from Ri2K just pips it to the post!

There’s something wonderful about pulling on a pair of vintage suede boots, a warm winter coat, grabbing one of your favourite Modalu handbags and heading out for a day of seasonal shopping!
If you’re anything like us, winter shopping is something of a passion. Our stylists have a tough life – travelling and sourcing the best shoulder bags, clutch bags and so on for our online store – but they’ve found the time to help you out by preparing this little list shopping mantras that every lady should follow.

1. If you don’t love it, don’t buy it. This doesn’t really apply to basics like pens or toasters or light bulbs, but when it comes to choosing shoulder bags, accessories and wardrobe treats, this is one of the most important commandments!
2. Dress up a little. Going shopping for a wedding outfit whilst your hair is dishevelled, you’re not wearing a flattering bra and your entire shopping outfit is pretty similar to what you lounge around the house in over the weekend isn’t the best idea. It dulls your sense of style and takes the fun out of the whole thing. Don’t wear too much make-up, style your hair so you feel a little glam, wear decent underwear, and put a little effort into a shopping outfit that’s both practical and chic.
3. Know your style. This doesn’t mean you should feel limited, but try to develop a true sense of what suits you. For example, if you sit a simple clothing colour palette, let Fossil handbags be your bright touch!

… Because that makes lots of space for new clutch bags, Fiorelli handbags and Nica purses! Some of us don’t need an excuse for a little seasonal spending treat, but a little de-cluttering can work wonders on the conscience, the finances and the accessories collection!

• Think about rotating your wardrobe in line with the seasons. It’s time to stow-away the summer dresses and flip flips, and select the best of your cold weather clothes and accessories.
• Making a little extra cash from surplus clothes and accessories is pretty easy using auction websites like eBay. Do you really need all those clutch bags? If you’re a serial hoarder, you might make more than you realise – all those £4.99’s will add up in no time!
• One of our stylists came up with a great solution for the eternally over-stocked wardrobe – for every item sold or given away, another can be bought new. Tailor the system however you like (e.g. sell two old clutch bags, but one new shoulder bag); it’s a great way to clear out without losing out!
• Make a list. We’re an office of list-mad folks, and our stylist teams reckon a good, organised list can help you choose the perfect capsule seasonal wardrobe. The way we do this is simple (and involves cake!); invest in a pile of glossy magazines, settle down with some tea and cake, and spend the afternoon cutting out pictures and listing accessories you like.

There’s Something About Mischa
She’s a terrific actress, a Hollywood golden girl and a fashion savvy hippy princess to boot! We should really dislike Miss Mischa Barton, but her foray into the world of handbag design has left us, frankly, a little bit in love… with the latest
Mischa’s look is all about effortless, unique, practical chic. She’s a not a glamour queen, she’s not an over-primped Hollywood brat; she’s a style savvy woman with a great eye for creative yet functional shoulder bags, clutches and cross body bags.

We’ve carried designs by Mischa Barton Bags for some time, and are consistently impressed with the design calibre and customer reception of these dexterous collections. The latest collection continues the street chic, edgy look of Mischa Barton herself. Studio stylists’ faves include the new “Anvers” shoulder bag in black (amazing detailing and a very clever expanding design) and “Bridgette” satchel in tan (iconic design, classic cool and that edgy Mischa Barton detailing we love so much!)

Mischa Barton Bags represent a modern take on classic style. It could be the post-modern hippy, the retro minimalist – whatever’s current, stylish and uniquely relevant to the indomitable Mischa Barton look.

As a special treat for you, our delightful customers, we’ve put as many Mischa Barton Bags into our online sale as we possibly can! (“Oh don’t worry, I bought it/them on sale!”) We update our online collections regularly, so get going on that festive list and indulge in a little seasonal spending!

…Very briefly as they fly around town on their lunch hour! If your life is anything like ours, it probably never stops! Sure, we duped you a bit with the title, but are there ANY women out there with the time and resources to nonchalantly dine through the lunch hour?

In a world that never stops, we need things to do their jobs well. Of course, there’s the question of the car, the bus, the TV, the Sky dish, the boiler, the hairdryer, the smartphone, the web design program, the office photocopier, the travel card, the vintage suede winter boots, the new tan leather trench coat… you see the picture! But if there’s one thing we ladies need, it’s got to be our handbags!

Our buyers are experts. They don’t just choose products based on fashion; they choose everything from shoulder bags to elegant clutch bags based on style, utility, quality and what we think you need from your bottomless pit of a bag!

Kipling handbags stand as long-term stylists’ recommendations. We currently carry more than forty different Kipling handbags, including Kipling shoulder bags, cross body bags and purses. We’re strong believers in Kipling’s innovative design, classic chic and superb reputation. Our customer feedback tells us you love Kipling handbags too, so we promise to keep you 100% up to date on all the latest designs.

Us ladies need our handbags to be everything – efficient, bold, understated, expanding, small-but-perfectly-formed, just right and always, ALWAYS completely stylish!