Instant glamour .....

The time has come. It's Autumn. The new collections are in. It's time to make a new purchase. It's time for .... a new handbag! Probably one of the most exciting purchases you can make at the start of a season. Now, making a new handbag purchase can be tricky. You need to think about shape, style, size (always important), colour, and budget. Oh, and something which I often consider (especially when money is tight) is whether it would carry me through day to evening. So with all this criteria to consider it can actually be quite a job to find the right bag. However, this season I need look no further than the fabulous collection of patent styles from our long-standing favourite designer, Mimi. I am often reluctant to use the word 'fabulous', because in the world of fashion it gets banded around all too frequently, but I use it here with complete sincerity ... these bags are fabulous. This hot pink colour is so smart and striking and is tipped to be a hot favourite (I've already heard 2 of our girls getting their hands on it). And the thing I love about patent leather is that it always looks smart and always looks glamorous! No effort needed! So you could be wearing your dreariest of clothes, just popping out for a pint of milk (having one of those 'no-makeup-hope-I-don't-bump-into-anyone-I-know' moments), throw on your coat, pick up your gorgeous patent Mimi bag and there you go ... instant glamour, for day or night. Brilliant.

The Evelyn also comes in black, cream and red. It costs £12o, is made of the highest quality Italian leather, and it's made in the UK. Fabulous. Click here to check out the full collection and choose your colour!