Bag It

I've been on the hunt for a new handbag for quite some time now.  I fell in love with a few in Zara but I didn't order any because I knew I had to whittle it down to at least 2 but then I knocked myself out and got hospitalised and instructed to take it easy for 2 weeks so I kinda forgot all about them until a few days ago, and now they are ALL GONE.  So the moral of the story is, life's too short, buy all the bags as soon as you see them!

When starting up my bag search again I only had a couple of specifications: it must be big... I have tried time and time again to have a smallish bag and only take with me the essentials but who knows when I might need a phone charger, paracetamol, an umberella, a pair of sunglasses, a notebook, the spare car key, some mascara, a mirror, a squirt of perfume or various timetables?! Exactly. Ideally I would like it to have a longer strap as well as normal shoulder handles but it doesn't really matter too much.  I also wanted a fairly neutral colour as I want one for every day use and lastly, I just want it to be fairly simple and fuss free.

1.  This little sale beauty is from Miss Selfridge and is currently reduced from £42 down to £32..  I love pretty much everything about it right down to the cute little tassle! It also comes in a tan colour aswell which is lovely too but I feel like it looks a bit more like an overnight bag in that colour... weird.

2.  A beautiful beautiful bargain from New Look! Only £19.99! It's so nice and simple and I love grey but I can't help worrying that it might get a bit dirty... not to worry though as it also comes in black which is probably what I will opt for if this is the bag I decide to go for. Or maybe I'll just push the boat out and get both colours!

3.  Now this Zara bag looks classic and expensive.  Coming in at £99 though, it's no wonder, but since it's real leather I think that's a fair price.  Zara always get it spot on with bags but for me, I think this is a tad on the small side and perhaps not quite the shape I'm looking for either.... but it's so so beauitful that I can't help but want it!

4.  Next up is this bowling bag from Warehouse.  I love the simplicity of it the most and it's a gorgeous colour! It's priced at £36. and has that bonus strap too.  Is it a tiny bit boring though?!

5.  This absolutely gorgeous slouchy number can be found on ASOS.  It's actually another Warehouse gem but I couldn't find it on their own site.  It looks like the perfect size and has the perfect amount of simple detailing on it, plus it's only £38 which I think is pretty darn good.  It might just edge it as being my absolute favourite....

What one do you like best? Should choosing a bag really be this hard?! And how do you manage to decide what your essentials are, I think I'm getting worse, soon I'll be taking my whole house along with me everywhere.