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Promo Alert: Mum’s the Word

This year seems to be moving on pretty swiftly, with Valentines Day been and gone and another special day on the horizon. Mothering Sunday falls on March 15th 2015, so it’s about time we turn our thoughts to how we can show our appreciation to that special lady in our lives.

To celebrate Bag Envy will be offering 15% off all full price items in March. The code MUM15 will be valid from 9th – 13th March, which will allow you enough time for delivery!

Struggling for gift ideas? No problem. We have it sorted! We have a large range of products any fashion conscious lady will love, from beautiful bags to wonderful wristwatches.

The Bag
An outfit is never complete without the perfect accessories to match. Let’s start with the bag.

Crafted from high quality PU fabric, this stunning tote would make the perfect gift for an important lady in your life (or even for yourself if you’re feeling generous!). We love its simple style and versatile nude colouring. This LYCD must have is just £27.20 with the code MUM15.

Too safe?

Try this gorgeous LYCD micro bag. In vibrant coral, white and black trim, this gorgeously high quality bag is sure to make your lovely lady smile this Mother’s Day. It’s a steal at £29.75 (including discount).

The Purse


You can’t go wrong with a new purse as a gift. We recommend very stylish purse in lovely primrose pink. The gold trim detailing breaks up the faux leather for added designer feel. Just £17 from the 9th – 13th March.

Bag Envy has much to offer this upcoming Mother’s Day, so don’t miss out. Be sure to use the code MUM15 for the 15% discount. We dispatch the same working day when orders are placed before 3pm for speedy delivery!

Tweet us your ideal gift @BagEnvy! We would love to hear from you!

Rochelle
Bag Envy
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Top 10 SS15 Trends

The time has come to refurbish your wardrobe yet again. This year catwalks were ablaze with a sizzling selection of fresh new styles, hot for SS15. Bag Envy has done all the hard work for you and handpicked the best. Here are the top 10 trends to look out for.

1.The New Black and White

Black and white returns with a bang. Prepare to see this combination everywhere – from high street to designer stores – the return of black and white is set to be huge.

There are few colours that have been used in fashion as much as black and white and this classic combination has been seen throughout the decades. So what makes it so special this season?

Designers have been experimenting for SS15 catwalks and the results are in. Thakoon breathed a new lease of life into the trend, with inspired offerings of textures and fabrics, whilst designers such as Joseph Altuzarra and Dianne von Furstenberg flaunted an eclectic selection of patterns and designs.

You should expect to see this combination everywhere, from high street to designer stores.

Of course one can never go wrong with a monochrome accessory. This Manhattan monochrome bag is bang on trend and goes with almost anything.

2. Far From Mellow Yellow

It’s the New Year and the time has come for royal blue to denounce the throne. Punchy yellow seems to be Spring’s colour of choice. 

You may immediately dismiss yellow as a colour you really do not want to wear – and you are not alone in this. This happy colour can prove tricky to pull off and this need not be the case. Contrary to popular belief, there is a colour for everyone. The trick is finding a shade that best complements your skin tone.

If you would still rather not go full yellow, there are ways to update your wardrobe with this season’s colour of choice. Given yellow’s vibrancy, you do not need much to give your outfit an extra bit of flair. Try yellow skirts, shoes or accessories to add a bit of contrast.

3. That 70s Look
With every season comes a new decade. The decade of choice for SS15 sees the return of the all things seventies. There appears to be a genuine tribute to the decade, down to similar type fabrics and details for an unrefined bohemian touch.

However, don’t go hunting for those full-fledged bell bottoms this year because it is all about the subtle touches of suede and fringes.

Try our Moda micro bag for an effortless fringed boho look. If you’re heading out to a festival this year, this bag is perfect for fitting in all your essentials.

4. The Kimono
Designers took inspiration from the east for some of their collections. Expect to see Japanese styles dancing across the high street this year, with a solid appearance of kimono-style wraps, billowing sleeves and obi belts from designers including Alexander Wang, Tome and Gucci.

5. Modern Safari
Prepare to unleash your wild side this Spring.

Many designers featured safari-inspired garments in their SS15 collections. For Jason Woo this meant chic khaki trench dresses, whilst adventurous Delpoza integrated camo-inspired prints into designs. Forget roughing it in the wild, these safari-esque styles ooze sophistication with a high-class aesthetic.

6. Sassy Suede
The suede look was bound to make an appearance with the seventies theme the runways. Look for trench coats, A-line skirts, and classic boot-cut pants for classic 70s chic look.

7. All About White
Another colour to watch out for SS15 is white. At this point there are no guidelines against when you can wear all white, but there are new rules about

how to wear it. Update your wardrobe easily by layering, mismatching textures, or simply combining garments with different shades for an added boost of style.

8. Daring Denim
Our much-loved denim seemingly seduced designers and Summer looks to be decidedly Indigo-themed. Designer Frida Giannini reportedly took to the stage wearing pair of wide cut jeans designed for Gucci this season, so this style is set to be huge. Time to ditch those skinnies for wide cuts and shorter lengths.

For those who avoid denim at all costs, keep your eyes peeled for intriguing tailored pieces heading this way. Some designers including Louise Vuitton and Chanel modified denim as formalwear, from impeccably contoured jackets to patched jeans. Perfect for a slightly casual day at the office, no?

9. The Off-Shoulder Dress
If you want to stay head and shoulders above the rest in 2015, there is one style in particular guaranteed to see you through. Off-shoulder dresses stole the limelight on the catwalks, exuding elegance and sophistication and a touch of glamour.

This versatile style can be worn many different ways. You could go delicate and girly during the day with subtle yellows, pleats and ruffles as seen by Topshop Unique. For those who prefer sleek and powerful looks like Balenciaga, try bold necklines, longer lengths and fabrics.

This classic style will be perfect for showing off a little flesh in the sunshine – without giving away too much.

10. Go Gingham
Time to peel off those pretty winter plaids and get gorgeous with gingham. This print is proving popular on both sides of the pond and will be making a big appearance in Spring 2015. It is all about the check.

Whether you choose matchy-matchy oufits, dresses or skirts, you cannot go wrong.

Rochelle 


Bag Envy 

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The SALE continues....More lines added

Ooh we LOVE a sale...and we know you do, which is why we've added more amazing lines to our Winter SALE!

We're all feeling the pinch in January, just after the festive period. But at the same time a bargain can be too good to resist! 

The beauty about handbags in general, is that they never go out of fashion and one size fits all. So if you see a handbag bargain, bag it while you can as whatever the season, some gorgeous arm candy swinging of your arm will always put a smile on your face...well it does us!

With this in mind, we've added more styles to our seasonal sale, as you know the bargains are too good to miss and you're snapping them up faster than you could say clutch bag or tote! 

One of our absolute favourites in the sale is the Rosa tote bag in hot pink...

Perfect, bright colour for the next season ahead. Team with a fitted one colour pencil dress for work or black trousers and a crisp white shirt, for a spot of lunch with the girls...

Our stylist's sale pick is the faux fur leopard tote in tan by high end fashion brand LYDC

This bag was also available in black (and in the sale, but you've missed that one). Plus, it also happened to be one of our best selling styles last year. If you fancy this one, bag it quick as it's really limited stock.

Like what you see so far? Take a look at the rest here

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Happy New Year From Us

Happy New Year from us at Bag Envy!

For some of us New Year’s Eve passed in an intoxicating blur of festivities, friends and fireworks. Others preferred to relax by the fire, with a glass of red wine in hand and a takeaway in the other.

Either way, lets start this year with a bang together.

And what better way to start a new year than with an explosive new handbag?

Hot from the sale, this micro bag by Anna Smith should set you on the right track. Made from high quality leather, this stylish accessory has a contrasting suede flap in sizzling red, complete with studded trim. Pair with black skinnies a dark jumper for a fiery flash of colour, right on trend.

No handbag collection could be complete without a statement black bag and we have the perfect one for you. Our Move & Moda shoulder bag, complete with detailed buckle straps, is just £24.99 in our sale. The simple design has is sophisticated and versatile. This beauty is selling out fast, so grab it whilst you still can!


We hope you have an amazing 2015!

Rochelle 
Bag Envy
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Get Social With Us! WIN A Brand New Handbag on Facebook and Instagram!

If you follow us on our social media sites, you'll know we do weekly #giveaways of handbags, shoes and accessories!

This week we have two #competitions running on Facebook and Instagram to #win a gorgeous handbag. On Facebook, we are giving away one of our amazing Dayton bucket bags. Click on the image to take you to our Facebook page. Follow the rules in the pinned post at the top of our page and you could be in with a chance of winning! We also stock the Dayton in tan, if you fancy making a purchase anyway...

Another reason to be following us on Facebook, is we announce and post promotions, including money off promo codes and one time only sales, so you don't want to miss out on those.

On Instagram we're running a similar competition, but this time it's to win of our best selling Macy micro bags. Check this out girls...

Gorgeous isn't it? Not only is this totally stylish, but its a perfect alternative to a clutch! Ideal for taking you from the office straight to the wine bar on a friday afternoon. This style also comes in other colours including pink, black and red.

We love to interact with you and that's one of the reasons we do giveaways! If you're not following us socially...why not? Click on the links here to find us or on the homepage of our website.

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Bag Envy Christmas Gift Shop

Eeeeek! We're a little bit excited for the big guy coming in just over a month so we've put the tree and decorations up at BEHQ! 

We decided to go for a different colour scheme this year, so we chose blue to match the main studio...what do you think? We're thinking our stylist is a frozen fan! Haha...no seriously, it makes a refreshing change to the usual gold, silver and red.

This little scene is also full of Christmas gift inspiration *hint hint*. By now most of us have started our Christmas shopping but if you haven't, we've put together a wonderful selection of handbags and accessories we're sure that special lady in your life will love. And while we're on the subject of gifts, how about a little treat for yourself! 

Shop gifts here 

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Bag Envy 

Go With The Faux!

The cold weather is here, the temperature has dropped and we are really feeling the chill!

The thing about winter though, is whilst it's great to wrap up in cosy layers and fluffy accessories from head to toe, sometimes you still want to feel glam. But how can you achieve this without freezing to the bone? Simple....Faux fur!

Faux fur is a luxurious way to go all glamorous while keeping the chill at bay! Our faux fur capes come in different lengths and styles and are perfect for layering up over other outwear or jumpers. Faux fur hats and headbands finish the look off perfectly and two new additions to our faux fur this season are wristlets and collars, great for teaming with your favourite leather jacket.

Checkout our three best sellers here:

Visit our full faux fur collection here. and please tag us in your Instagram, Twitter and Facebook photos wearing our faux fur!

Team Bag Envy x

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These Boots Were Made For Walking...

We can't complain about the weather! Let's face it summer did extend into the beginning of October!

But, we have to say, we're absolutely ready for Autumn and we absolutely love Autumn fashion. There is nothing better than wrapping up in a cosy sweater, skinny jeans and teaming with some amazing ankle boots!

Love em' or hate em' the cleated sole is here to stay for AW14. 

This style is amazing and so easy to wear. With a chelsea boot feel and chunky platform, our Blaise boots are so comfy, yet totally stylish! Not only do these look the part with skinnies, they're great with most items in your wardrobe including a swing dress and tights! We love the fact that the platform also gives an elongated look to the leg, which can only be a good thing....right?

Now, you have to see our Harlow boots, for the second week running since launch, they have literally been flying out! It's not hard to see why though, take a look for yourself.

Yes, we knew you'd love them too!

First off, they're cutting the classic ankle boot shape with a block heel, ever so slight platform and the classic, inner ankle zip fastener. Secondly, the gold plated heel trim and tassel faux outer zip finish the style of beautifully.

These are the kind of boots that are great for loads of occasions. We're thinking smart day at the office, weekend girly lunch or an evening out. 

We've teamed our Harlow boots with the Pimlico Tote in black! Is it just us that thinks it's an accessory match made in heaven! 

Team Bag Envy xx

VIP: NYC Collection

Our NYC AW14 collection has just landed and we are literally gob-smacked!

If you're a handbag lover then this is one collection you don't want to miss! Inspired by the favourite landmarks of this amazing city, we're talking glitz glam clutches and monochrome tote bags.

If you've ever been to New York, you'll know exactly how amazing this wonderful place is and one of our favourite styles from the collection is inspired by what can only be described as NYC shopping heaven...5th Avenue! 

Our 5th Avenue Luxury Gem Encrusted Clutch Bag has all the glitz and glam for an evening out or occasion. Embellished with jewel gems, this satin clutch is inspired by the dazzle and sparkle of some of the world most finest jewellers found on heaven on 5th!

Our favourite tote from the collection is the Brooklyn Pink Filigree Embossed Tote Bag. Not only is this super stylish in a vibrant colour for AW14, but we're loving the filigree embossed print, that reminds us of the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew, one of the grandest ecclesiastical buildings in Brooklyn. We also love the multi coloured contrast scarf detail tie. This is one handbag guaranteed to get you noticed!

Want to see more? Thought so...

You can visit our full VIP Collection right here!

Team Bag Envy x

Back to School and University in A* style!

The nights are drawing in and the sun is fading....

Not only does it mean that summer is disappearing as quick as our sun kissed tans, but the little darlings are going back to school!

Whether it's primary or high school, your little lady will want to look smart in her new uniform, shoes and of course her new school bag! We've got a fab selection of canvas backpacks and shoulder bags and if you have a teenager heading of to uni or college, we also have a great selection of satchels.

With prices starting from just £13, you can bag this super lightweight canvas, adorned with a beautiful butterfly print, boasting plenty of pockets and compartments, and best of all a comfy adjustable shoulder strap.

p.s....Don't forget the coin purse too!

Team Bag Envy x