Category Archives: Handbag Reviews

Top Tips for Mother’s Day

This will be a strange one. Many people are wondering whether it’s a good idea to visit their Mum this Mothering Sunday. With the Covid-19 worrying news around, and scaring us all a little bit, what is the best thing to do? Maybe carry on as normal? Maybe you have a plan to Skype instead…

A Statement Bag

Do you love a big bag? Some people do and some don’t. You might get asked to carry ‘stuff’ for other people. You might be tempted to take more with you. You might just think “that looks too heavy!” A Statement Bag I think a big bag can be a fabulous statement bag – it…

Inside Knowledge

When I work on a new idea, I think about the inside of my design just as much as the outside, so I thought it’s about time I posted on the subject. A plain bag isn’t a boring bag, in my opinion it’s a beautiful, minimalist design, that’s been well thought through inside, as well…

Handbag Horror Story: Don’t let this happen to You!

Do you have a contactless payment card in your purse right now? And… more importantly, is it safe? I you’re not sure what I mean, then check and see if any of your cards has the little ))) symbol (a bit like a WiFi symbol you see on your phone, but it’s on it’s side)….

Queen B Handbags

Woohoo, the first lot of my Queen B limited edition bags are on their way! Here are some quick photos taken at the workshop just before they were packed up to be shipped to me. We’re making this design in very small lots as firstly, it’s a limited edition (so no more than 10 or…

Saturday Shopping: Yellow is the colour of Summer

Victoria Beckham’s been seen in yellow. So too has the Duchess of Cambridge. It must be the new colour of summer, writes Lisa Armstrong in The Daily Telegraph. If you think that yellow isn’t for you, (my skin looks awful in it) you can still get your yellow fix in the accessories you choose. Lisa Armstrong…

A Business Bag for 2016

What does your business handbag look like? Does one bag do the trick or do you carry a handbag and another bag for your laptop & paperwork? Whatever your preference, I think the days of black and brown for business are, perhaps not quite long gone but definitely dwindling. A New Year, a New Look I…

Handbags & Holdalls: A New Review

Happy New Year! Have you got your new year wardrobe all ready to go? Sometimes it’s great to treat yourself to new things and that’s exactly what Carie Lyndene did just before Christmas. She sent me this photo of her new Shona Easton collection on her meeting room table at The Sucess Coach headquarters with…

Annie Brown Purse: More comments on a new Design

Following my recent post with initial impressions of the Annie purse from 2 reviewers, I have received some photos and new comments from Maureen Sharphouse. Maureen has had her purse for a couple of weeks now and here is what she said to me. Maureen says:  I absolutely love the purse and with use the…

Annie Purse: First Impressions of a New Design

Here are the first impressions of our new Annie purse design by 2 independent reviewers, Melanie Bundock and Maureen Sharphouse. Melanie and Maureen were sent 5 questions to answer after receiving their purse for review. Q 1. We used a courier with a timed prediction service for your delivery. Did you need to change your…

Category Archives: Handbag Reviews

Top Tips for Mother’s Day

This will be a strange one. Many people are wondering whether it’s a good idea to visit their Mum this Mothering Sunday. With the Covid-19 worrying news around, and scaring us all a little bit, what is the best thing to do? Maybe carry on as normal? Maybe you have a plan to Skype instead…

A Statement Bag

Do you love a big bag? Some people do and some don’t. You might get asked to carry ‘stuff’ for other people. You might be tempted to take more with you. You might just think “that looks too heavy!” A Statement Bag I think a big bag can be a fabulous statement bag – it…

Inside Knowledge

When I work on a new idea, I think about the inside of my design just as much as the outside, so I thought it’s about time I posted on the subject. A plain bag isn’t a boring bag, in my opinion it’s a beautiful, minimalist design, that’s been well thought through inside, as well…

Handbag Horror Story: Don’t let this happen to You!

Do you have a contactless payment card in your purse right now? And… more importantly, is it safe? I you’re not sure what I mean, then check and see if any of your cards has the little ))) symbol (a bit like a WiFi symbol you see on your phone, but it’s on it’s side)….

Queen B Handbags

Woohoo, the first lot of my Queen B limited edition bags are on their way! Here are some quick photos taken at the workshop just before they were packed up to be shipped to me. We’re making this design in very small lots as firstly, it’s a limited edition (so no more than 10 or…

Saturday Shopping: Yellow is the colour of Summer

Victoria Beckham’s been seen in yellow. So too has the Duchess of Cambridge. It must be the new colour of summer, writes Lisa Armstrong in The Daily Telegraph. If you think that yellow isn’t for you, (my skin looks awful in it) you can still get your yellow fix in the accessories you choose. Lisa Armstrong…

A Business Bag for 2016

What does your business handbag look like? Does one bag do the trick or do you carry a handbag and another bag for your laptop & paperwork? Whatever your preference, I think the days of black and brown for business are, perhaps not quite long gone but definitely dwindling. A New Year, a New Look I…

Handbags & Holdalls: A New Review

Happy New Year! Have you got your new year wardrobe all ready to go? Sometimes it’s great to treat yourself to new things and that’s exactly what Carie Lyndene did just before Christmas. She sent me this photo of her new Shona Easton collection on her meeting room table at The Sucess Coach headquarters with…

Annie Brown Purse: More comments on a new Design

Following my recent post with initial impressions of the Annie purse from 2 reviewers, I have received some photos and new comments from Maureen Sharphouse. Maureen has had her purse for a couple of weeks now and here is what she said to me. Maureen says:  I absolutely love the purse and with use the…

Annie Purse: First Impressions of a New Design

Here are the first impressions of our new Annie purse design by 2 independent reviewers, Melanie Bundock and Maureen Sharphouse. Melanie and Maureen were sent 5 questions to answer after receiving their purse for review. Q 1. We used a courier with a timed prediction service for your delivery. Did you need to change your…