The Birkin Style Bag from Karoo Classics, South Africa.

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Red leather handbag

I love handbags.  My dream handbag is a classic design in a neutral colour and can be worn everyday. I tend not to skimp on bags as:
  • A good bag makes everything you're wearing special.  Wherever it's from and however plain it is.
  • It's going to be a family heirloom.  If you look after it and don't get Biro on it by mistake. 
  • A good bag costs less per wear than loads of cheaper ones as a) you'll use it more and b) it'll last longer.  I'd sooner buy one really good bag once a year than loads of cheaper ones.  
This could, of course, be self-justifying bulls*t to justify my bag habit.  Er ... Busted!

If I ever become one of the last, rich and famous international playboys, my dream purchase is a Hermes Kelly or Birkin bag.  (If you’re not a bag nerd, the shape is similar, but the main difference is that the Birkin has two handles and the Kelly has one).  This is nothing.  My boss has decided that, should he win the lottery, he will come to work dressed as Marie Antoinette.  If it’s good enough for Elton! I am so praying this in! 

Hermes bags start at £6,500 so I won’t be owning one anytime soon. (That sound you hear is Rev T’s heart rate returning to normal!) Instead, I resorted to Le Knock Off.  Purchased in Cape Town from Karoo Classics.  This Birkin style bag is in red Ostrich leather and is suede lined.  As it was out of season and the owner was willing to do us a deal, the price wasn’t that bad.  No, I’m not going to tell you! 

Red leather handbag

If you do go to South Africa, the leather goods are amazing and well worth a look.  I'm loving my bag.

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22 comments

  1. Catherine30 September 2015 at 09:37

    This is gorgeous. Italy is my favourite place to go for reasonably priced leather bags :)

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 18:39

      I love Italy as well, but we haven't been for years :( Maybe soon. Thank you for commenting

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  2. MaBelleVie30 September 2015 at 09:41

    Ooh lovely, I'd love a Hermes bag!! :) #bestandworst

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 18:39

      Me too, but that's so never going to happen! Thank you for commenting

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  3. Jodie Allen at Budget Beauty and Babies30 September 2015 at 10:41

    ahhh to live in a world where we could just nip out to hermes and buy a new bag! If only! Such a beautiful colour though! #MMWBH

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 19:12

      Indeed! Thank goodness for Le Knock Off. Have a lovely week and thank you for commenting

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  4. Unknown30 September 2015 at 10:45

    Very pretty! I agree with you about economy on bags (think also true for shoes) - less at better quality is more economical in long run.

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 19:12

      Buy cheap, buy twice was always what I was taught about shoes :) Thank you for commnenting

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  5. Spectrum Mum30 September 2015 at 11:36

    I have a couple of good bags and they have been worth every penny (not 6500 though, wow) they keep looking nice and the leather feels great. This bag is lovely, a fabulous color! #MMWBH

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 19:17

      I'd always wanted a Hermes Birkin, but didn't realise they cost that much until I started Googling. Then I realised that I could want one as much was I wanted, it was never going to happen! Thank you for the lovely comment

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  6. Helen - Blogging Beautifully1 October 2015 at 11:55

    I love a good bag too, I would love a Mulberry bag.....alas my money does not stretch to it, boohoo! I love the colour of this one, very bright and eye catching! Thanks for sharing a 'best' with the #bestandworst I am so with you about bags being a love! :-)

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 19:20

      I love Mulberry, but they're too pricy for me as well. Maybe one day we'll both get lucky

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  7. Unknown1 October 2015 at 14:22

    I love this bag!

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  8. Cuddle Fairy3 October 2015 at 13:50

    This bag is fabulous! I love the look of Birkin bags & getting a good deal makes it even more exciting. Enjoy your lovely new bag. #brilliantblogposts x

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    1. Tubbs4 October 2015 at 19:23

      I'll never be able to afford a real one. Thank you for the lovely comment

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  9. Let's Talk Mommy5 October 2015 at 19:40

    Ahh I agree a good bag is worth every penny. Would we all like to have a birkin not sure I would pay 6,500 for a bag even if I won the lottery but maybe 5,000 hahaha Great post. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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    1. Tubbs5 October 2015 at 22:15

      I was gobsmacked when I found out how much they were! Thank you so much for hosting each week :)

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  10. mummy's got style15 October 2015 at 14:28

    Fab bag but like you, I won't be forking out 6000 for a bag, when I'm rich and famous, perhaps ;) Thanks for linking up to #fashionfriday

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