Handbag Experience

The DKNY Saffiano Work Shopper just oozes elegance and sophistication and is the ideal office accessory.  With two short, fixed carry handles the bag can be carried at your side or on your shoulder. There is also an adjustable and detachable long shoulder strap that allows you to wear the bag long, hanging from your shoulder or across the body – perfect for the weekend.

The bag also offers poppers at either end of the bag which allows it to be expanded if carrying heavier loads. Swinging from the strap is a cute and detachable ‘D’ logo charm which adds a bit of glam to the bag.

When and where is it perfect for?

This bag is ideal for the office and the Boardroom Perfectionist. It’s sharp and smart and will add elegance to any suit. But don’t be fooled, this bag needs to see more than just the inside of an office! A true Confident Classique will carry this bag to dinner parties, cocktail bars and when travelling. Let’s face it this bag will look good anywhere!

Interior

Do you carry everything but the kitchen sink in your bag? Then great news – this bag has two zipper storage compartments and one large main compartment. The main compartment fastens with a secure magnet and additionally there are two mobile-sized slip pockets and two more inner zip pockets. The bag also has logo-lining and comes with a protective dust bag. If you like to be organised, this really is the bag for you!

Material

Yes – not only does it LOOK like a Prada bag, it’s made from the same exquisite leather, Saffiano leather. The leather is tanned by one of Italy’s most famous and prestigious tanneries. The mottled Saffiano grained leather is tanned with plant extracts, then deep-dyed. The two tones give the pattern special depth and modernity. Saffiano is water repellent, holds it’s shape better than normal leather and will resist scratches. So many designers are bringing out collections using this heavenly material – it’s a new trend in itself!

Best Colour to Pick 

As mentioned this bag comes in either black, camel or burgundy. We LOVE the black version. It goes with everything, looks sleek and smart. However, the burgundy adds a spark of colour to an all black outfit and the camel would great matched to shoes and a belt.

BagServant’s thoughts

If you haven’t already guessed, we are head-over-heels, passionately in love with this handbag! Anyone who ever admired the Prada bag will understand. It is everything we could want from a bag – made from gorgeous Saffiano leather, the perfect size, comprises lots of compartments and can be hand held or carried from the shoulder. We think it’s the best take on the Prada bag we have ever seen and at such a modest price of £254 you really can’t go wrong. Go on girls, treat yourself!

Ratings : Stars 1-5 (5 being the best) 

Value for money 5
Practicality 5
Wow Factor 4
BagServant love 5

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W.E. Art Director and co-founder Laura McKinnon, said: “We want to create a place from which to promote this talent at a realistic price. We believe everybody deserves a little piece of luxury and it shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to have it.”

Wear Eponymous have joined forces with Scottish Designer Laura Sherriffs to launch the brands first designer collaboration which shall be going live very soon. Wear Eponymous clothing has a soft romantic feel to it, very on trend, flirting with monochrome and prints as well as structural blazers and tailoring, covering all bases at an affordable price.  We came across this interesting post from Lady Loves Fashion about the Wear Eponymous launch.

Below is a selection of dresses from the fabulous range, I love the versitility from the clothing, each of these dresses could be worn to various events, go from work to an evening out with the simple adjustment of make up and hair.

We have the beautiful Floral Printed Dress which is only £40 followed by the Classic Black Dress also £40 then the gorgeous Monochromatic Shift Dress for £49.99 all three of these dresses are transitional from Spring through to Autumn, what a great addition to your wardrobe.  Made from gorgeous fabrics which aim to flatter every figure, these dresses are a must have for this season.

Above we have a great styling idea from Wear Eponymous, team these three items together to create a striking look.  We love the Quilted Top, this is a very on trend piece which can be worn with jeans for a casual look or with heels and a Classic Pencil Skirt as pictured for a more relaxed glam evening look.  I really like the Classic Clutch Bag, this too is very versatille and has a real power statement to it with its structured edges and front buckles. The perfect daytime to evening chic clutch bag.Above is my favourite of all of the bags, the Classic Black Bag, just look at it.  Beautiful in every way, this is the perfect bag for Trendsetters and Boardroom Perfectionists. This is the bag you want to be seen in, Wear Eponymous have caught my attention with this handbag as well as their clothing collections. This Classic Black Bag is so simplistic in terms of design but it has a real designer look to it with the gorgeous gold finishings, buckles and straps.  This gorgeous handbag would compliment any outfit.  Due to high demand this bag is sold out but you can register your interest to be notified when it comes back into stock.  They wont be aroud for long, the fashion world has spoken and they love the Wear Eponymous Classic Black Bag.  We at Bagservant do too.

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Alba looks gorgeous in her casual, summery get-up, and her bag is the perfect reminder that, beyond her comfy clothes, she’s still a star. Not only does it add the ultimate splash of star style, this bag will look fab with a whole range of outfits, all year round.

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Here are some of our favourite pieces:

Shop ‘Tux’ Black Power Shoulder Tux Jacket - £89.99

Shop Cruise Gold Fold Oversized Clutch – £49.99

Shop ‘Tori’ Teal & Gold Tribal Print Bodycon Dress- £109.99

Shop ‘Diva’ Black Slingback Crystal Embellished Platform Heels – £124.99

Shop ‘Tyra’ Bronze Crystal Spiked Satin Peep Toe Gold Sole Heels – £159.99

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One trend that is predicted to make waves on the festival scene this year is transparent bags. What you see is what you get (literally!) with these bags, easy to clean, stylish and available in a range of different styles, if you are heading to a festival this year, you NEED a transparent bag!

We have found two fabulous transparent handbags, ideal for your summer parties, but with once priced at £310 and the other at just £25, you really can get the designer look for less!

Marc By Marc Jacobs Transparent Handbag With Leather Detail

Sharp colour-blocking and transparency are two of this season’s most happening trends, and this red leather shoulder bag with a clear front is one cool solution to topping off this season’s optically appealing palettes. At £310, this funky, red, transparent bag is the ultimate summer and festival accessory!

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Cynthia Transparent Satchel Bag

Available in green and pink, the Cynthia Transparent Satchel Bag from Boohoo is a great way to get the designer handbag for less. Follow the transparent handbag trend for just £25! If you want to sport the ultimate festival look without splashing out a fortune on a designer bag, get online to Boohoo now. The Penelope Transparent Satchel Bag is another version of this cool handbag but available in different colours. Whichever bag you choose, you can’t go wrong with the style, trend or price of this chic handbag.

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Victoria Beckham v Whistles

We adore Victoria Beckham handbags and believe her bags just ooze style, sophistication and luxury. This Victoria Beckham Canvas tote, for example, is ultra practical and right on trend with the colour-blocking/monochrome SS13 trends. However, at £980, this large tote won’t be in everyones budget. Therefore, this fab Whistles Wooster bag is a great alternative for those wanting t0 get the VB look for less!

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Fendi v Dune

There’s no denying that when it comes to handbag style, Fendi are the kings of the castle. Fendi have long since ruled the handbag market and there long list of famous IT bags are easily recognisable and the ultimate statement of luxury. The Fendi 2jours tote is one of their latest creations and is a firm favourite amongst Hollywood A-listers and fashion gurus. Nothing really compares to the Fendi 2jours tote, but again, starting at around £1200 and rising up to almost £3000, we need an everyday alternative. This Dune Enamel Frame Detail Bag has a very similar silhouette to the 2jours tote, same style of handles and the iconic label hanging from the front. And at just £69 you really can get the Fendi look for less!

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We love showing our followers how they can ‘Get The Look’ for less and informing you when the hottest handbags go on sale. 

So, just for you, we have selected some bargain handbags that look just like those top designer masterpieces and some high-end handbags with incredible discounts, so you can still have the bag of your dreams without breaking the bank!

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The Givenchy Antigona tote has proved a popular favourite amongst celebrities and designers alike. With it’s spacious interior and slouchy style, it’s the perfect day bag for an effortless chick look. Nicole Richie, a queen of her own right in the fashion world, has teamed the Givenchy staple handbag with skinny black jeans, over-sized shades, gladiator sandles and a red sweater, for the perfect casual day look.

The bag has become so popular that we have been spotting more and more ‘look-a-like’ handbags that have a similar shape and style as the Antigona tote. So, good news ladies, if you want to get Nicole’s sleek style but for a less extravagant price tag, look no further as we have hand-picked the best ‘Get the Look’ handbags so you can rock Nicole’s look in confidence.

However, doesn’t this  Fiorelli Brown “Love Changes” Large Hobo Bag look rather similar? Woven and designed in a hobo style, the Fiorelli handbag is ideal for those that want the hottest handbag look but at a fraction of the cost.

Whether you want high-end or high-street, these woven handbags are ideal for women on the go. And let us know which handbag you would choose by tweeting us at @BagServant! 

Shop Bottega Veneta Woven lamb skin tote, £1,574

Shop Fiorelli Brown “Love Changes” Large Hobo Bag, £65

Shop Bottega Veneta Veneta intrecciato hobo, £1,575

Shop Fiorelli Black “Love Changes” Large Hobo Bag, £65

However, there is now a new competitor on the scene, the sleek and chic Salvatore Ferragamo Sookie tote. The similarities between the two handbags are undeniable but we believe there is plenty of room in the market for both handbags. The Salvatore Ferragamo Sookie tote is available in a gorgeous turquoise colour and is ideal for SS13. Whilst the Mulberry Bayswater is a classic piece of British fashion that will never get old. Jessica Ennis, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Pixie Lott all support team Mulberry, whilst Fergie and Jessica Alba are both in the Salvatore Ferragamo corner!

At similar price points, we love both bags, but we asked our Twitter followers what they think about the Salvatore Ferragamo Sookie tote and whether it’s as good as the trust-worthy Bayswater:

@TheFashCherry: NO!

@Janegoodchild: The colour is amazing & I’m sure its beautiful quality, but the style is unoriginal.

Let us know what you think on Twitter @BagServant

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