So its official, I am a bag lady for sure (and a shoe and sunglasses one, but we won't go into that today) and although the Anya Hindmarch Gracie isn't normally the kind of bag I go for, much preferring a tote which can fit everything in bar the kitchen sink, this little beauty has its uses, first as either a shoulder or across body bag when you don't want to carry something heavy, but you can take the strap off or tuck it in and use the bag as a clutch, something I am in desperate need of as I always carry something way too big when I go out for the evening, plus you don't always want a sparkly evening bag.
The Gracie first took my eye over at WIT Blog some time ago and I have been smitten ever since. It sold out online but the lovely Harrods customer service people put me through to the concession and I managed to secure a black one, I am in desperate need of black handbags for sure and was shocked that it arrived on the 28th whilst I patiently await my other parcels, which I guess are coming from the warehouse rather than instore. I wanted to blog them all together but since I hastily took these pictures on the day the bag arrived I can wait no longer!
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Easily big enough for a small purse, phone, keys, lipstick, perfume and mirror and with a zip pocket and slots for three credit cards, if you can grab this iconic AH piece in the sale, it is a great way to start off a designer bag collection for those who would normally only buy from the High Street and with leather bags in most stores costing £100 or more, sometimes it is worth the bit extra to go for something that you will love and last you years.
The Gracie in Bottle Green was £450 now £225 at net-a-porter.
Mini Gracie in pink from Matches was £450 now £225.
Mini Gracie in pink from Matches was £450 now £225.
What's in your sales haul?
Lovely - glad you're pleased with it. I haven't done any sales shopping at all, as I'm going up to London for a couple of days with Mum in January, so am saving my shopping until then! Happy 2013 to you and yours x
ReplyDeleteI am a bag and boots girl and this is an absolute gem! You will get loads of use out of this beauty - a great buy. I am very jealous having spent nothing in the sales due to saving for building works!! X
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!! I haven't indulged myself but Laura brought "Valorie" home the other day:) I may steal it some night! Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
ReplyDelete~Anne xx
Okay - I am more than a little in love with this little beauty. Now this one floats my boat - far more than a Chanel would. I like the size and the understated styling. Deep envy. I ended up surfing around looking at loads of Anya bags after this one!
ReplyDeleteA coat from Zara and a new dress from Boden for me.
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Great score Sharron.... I'm trying to avoid the sales, but was lured in at 30% offer on lingerie and skincare! Have a great last Sunday for 2012.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely little bag! I've decided to save my money for my spring/summer wardrobe, except I might look for a new winter coat in the January sales:)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely - good buy! x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous bag. You are lucky and clever to have got one.
ReplyDeleteHi my dear!! Wow, fabulous sales purchase-I love the chic and minimal styling of it and to get one in black in the sales was definitely a worthwhile investment! Can't wait to see your other bargains when they arrive!! Wishing you a happy new year xxx
ReplyDeleteFab little bag Sharron - can see you getting years of use from it…so classic and stylish. Well done for securing it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your haul! Avx
ReplyDeletewhat a fab buy- a classic piece that will never date. What a bargain too!
ReplyDeleteMuch love Amie
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Very fab - very you!
ReplyDeleteHoooooraaaaay!!! You got the bag!!! It's gorgeous and I hope you have many lovely years together ;-D
ReplyDeleteSee you on the other side - 2013!
Ali x
The perfect score for you - very well done - it's beautiful! I can see it going on holiday with you too :-)
ReplyDeleteI've totally ignored the sales this year!
ReplyDeleteLove that AH bag you picked out! xx
You are the most stylish 'bag lady' I know! I love your purchases and I want the gracie in hot pink (although the green and black ones would be nice too!)xx
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! A bag lady - woman after my own heart! Stay away from Bicester Village, there is far to much temptation for bags there (It is to late for me, I live to close!). Chanel's feel so unachievable due to their price, it's so hard to save when there's little beauties like this out there at a fraction of the price. On my Christmas list I asked for one of those money jars that you have to smash to open - my aim is to fill with £2 coins, still not sure it will be enough but it's worth a try!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag choice, I am a HUGE Anya fan, I have also just purchased your bag with very much the same purpose in mind as yourself. I am also lusting after a Chanel but in honesty with all the celebs from TOWIE etc constantly in the press with one it has somewhat taken the shine off a bit for me - wondering if you can help as I am a little concerned about my bag. Does yours have the metal gold bow on the reverse, I'm sure it did when I saw it online but it is now unavailable so I cannot check. I feel it is missing the usual Anya touches. Also the leather is not as soft as I imagined or like my other Anya bags - what do you think? x
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