tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post2844101622532952306..comments2016-05-06T13:29:57.593+01:00schoolgatestylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374320337030060565[email protected]Blogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-15996501536381591542014-11-22T08:26:43.000+00:002014-11-22T08:26:43.000+00:00Stunning bag. I love it, Avril. You&#39;ve styled it perfectly as always too. Lynne xxDorothy Camperhttp://www.dorothycamper.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-58095423932871765412014-11-19T14:46:39.000+00:002014-11-19T14:46:39.000+00:00I&#39;m really loving grey at the moment and this bag is gorgeous! loving the layering too xRuth[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-6010964413670306522014-11-18T11:12:20.000+00:002014-11-18T11:12:20.000+00:00Finding your blog has renewed my desire to dress better and venture into shops I thought were too &#39;young&#39; for my 45 years ... Very inspiring for those of us who have totally lost their mojo<br>Love the style of this handbag but it needs an internal zip, ones that don&#39;t spill their innards all to easily and embarrassinglyNH[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-43046587967434272482014-11-17T21:40:16.000+00:002014-11-17T21:40:16.000+00:00I love Helen Bateman! It&#39;s a must visit shop in the west end. Her shoes are so comfy too, perfect for weddings and all day standing events with work!Jacqui Heasley[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-82682747223068773962014-11-17T20:36:41.000+00:002014-11-17T20:36:41.000+00:00Hi Lou - have replied under Fiona&#39;s comment above so yes - there is a clasp at the top to stop anything large being taken out and I also use the zipped compartment for my phone. I never have anything worth grabbing in my handbag as I always carry my car keys on me....unless there&#39;s a baby wipe &amp; shopping bag thief on the loose :) xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-35763090032263560392014-11-17T20:34:13.000+00:002014-11-17T20:34:13.000+00:00Hi Fiona - I was about to reply to Lou also - you beat me to it! I keep my wallet at the very bottom and I do close over the clasp. Always keep my phone in the zipped place but to be honest, I&#39;m never anywhere that I don&#39;t have the bag close to me at all times and all they could ever nick from me today was a bag of baby wipes and a reusable shopping bag. I&#39;d be careful if I was on public transport or walking down a busy street xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-1254327055524711372014-11-17T20:06:43.000+00:002014-11-17T20:06:43.000+00:00Oops, wrong thread!Fiona[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-41762411473618020842014-11-17T20:05:51.000+00:002014-11-17T20:05:51.000+00:00I wondered about that too, but having bought one of these in turquoise, I find the two zipped pockets are fine for my wallet, phone, etc and the leather tongue with the magnetic clasp keeps the top of the bag together and stops larger items like my laptop and work folder from lifting up into easy reach.Fiona[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-55152975751467627382014-11-17T19:58:06.000+00:002014-11-17T19:58:06.000+00:00Stunning bag Avril.....I fear a bag obsession may now overtake my coat obsession this season!! Off to peruse what else Helen Bateman has to offer! xxMyFashionable40shttp://myfashionable40s.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-63182055925355523862014-11-17T19:32:53.000+00:002014-11-17T19:32:53.000+00:00Ooooh great bag Avril, I&#39;ll have to have a look at the website :) xSarah @ Fortytherapyhttp://Www.fortytherapy.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-31587148412806533872014-11-17T16:53:23.000+00:002014-11-17T16:53:23.000+00:00That&#39;s a great bag Avril! I&#39;m always a bit wary of bags that don&#39;t have a top zip though - could anyone just reach right in and grab something?What Lou Wore 365http://whatlouwore365.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-65942653909534927332014-11-17T15:20:21.000+00:002014-11-17T15:20:21.000+00:00Gorgeous style and colour Avril....you will get great use out of that bag:) Hope the girls had a lovely birthday!<br>~Anne xxAnnehttp://www.iheartstyling.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-8434090346322751222014-11-17T15:08:01.000+00:002014-11-17T15:08:01.000+00:00Ooh I love both the shape &amp; colour of this bang Avril. A real style straple that will last you for years to come.<br>Jane xxMy Midlife Fashionhttp://www.mymidlifefashion.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-57617408917961031352014-11-17T14:53:46.000+00:002014-11-17T14:53:46.000+00:00That bag is AMAZING, wowsers, I love it!Avenue 57http://blog.avenue57.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-39254842225520587102014-11-17T14:13:33.000+00:002014-11-17T14:13:33.000+00:00I love this style of bag, although mine are softer and this looks structured. Really love it Avril xStyle At Every Agehttp://www.styleateveryage.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-82606055936606635142014-11-17T11:58:48.000+00:002014-11-17T11:58:48.000+00:00It&#39;s so difficult to find a nice grey bag, but looks like you&#39;ve struck gold ... or should that be silver?!! Either way, it&#39;s a fab bag. Off to have a look at the site now, as this is a designer that I haven&#39;t heard of before. Your good health to wear xThe Flaky Fashionistahttp://theflakyfashionista.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-36925646402409344602014-11-17T11:40:10.000+00:002014-11-17T11:40:10.000+00:00I&#39;m a sucker for a bright lining, and that one does it for me! Gorgeous bag, I must take a look at what else is on the website *sits on credit card*<br><br>Becky xBecky @ re:stylehttp://www.restyle-blog.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-3705987697785617462014-11-17T10:25:29.000+00:002014-11-17T10:25:29.000+00:00That is a seriously, seriously nice bag Avril. I need to have a good look at this website. Kettle&#39;s on....iwontwearsludgebrownhttp://iwontwearsludgebrown.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]