handbag porn.

Before heading to Kingston at the beginning of November, I was frantically google-ing the town to see what shops I might find there. Living in Cornwall, it's incredibly exciting going to a big city as you find so many shops & brands that you've never seen in the flesh before!
I was ecstatic to see that Kingston town plays home to a Jo Malone & Cath Kidston shop. Two places I have only dreamed of visiting so far and only seen on a computer screen. Chris was far from amused to find out that I had figured out we are going to a town with these shops, as was his bank account ;)

I literally squealed with excitement when I saw the Cath Kidston shop. I'm constantly on the website lusting after half the stock. But what I've always wanted is a bag. I made a bee-line for this bag as soon as I stepped into the heavenly shop. I went with the Trailing Floral Day Bag at £48. (Ouch!) what's better is my lovely man offered to pay for me! Eeeeek the best birthday present ever!

It's a gorgeous bag, ideal size for day-to-day items. I carry; kindle, large purse, diary, lipsticks, hand creams and loads of other bits around all the time and there is ample space for more. The general design of the day bag is one large rectangular compartment, with one inner zip. On either side of the bag are small popper pockets, suitable for lippies or phone. There are two short handles, ideal for carrying this beauty in the crook of your elbow, which is very comfy, and looks rather elegant. The bag is made of the CK classic oilcloth which is so durable and hard wearing. Plus its washable which is always a bonus! The handles are cotton webbing with a leather trim which makes them super strong and comfy to carry. And the look of the Trailing Floral is that vintage pale floral pattern with shades of pink, red, blue, green and grey. Such subtle beauty in these bags.

I really cannot gush enough about CK. it is possible my favourite brand of handbags and accessories and so 'me'. When I own a bigger house, it will look like Cath Kidston shops! The bags are such good quality, this will last for years and in my eyes never go out of fashion, it's a times less classic item. I'm hoping to grow my CK collection soon :)

Like I said before these bags retail at £48 online or in stores and come in several different colours and designs.

Cornish Beauty.

a weekend in the big city.

For my 24th birthday my main present from Chris was a trip up to Kingston or the weekend and tickets for us to go see Sarah Millican at the Hammersmith Apollo. I knew about this for ages and was counting down the days until we were off work and set of to the big city. It takes about 5 hours for us to drive to the London area and wow we're out asses numb! But eventually we made it to Kingston Holiday Inn. A very posh hotel too! Out weekend was filled with shoppig around Kingston and the Bentalls centre, screaming with excited ness at the Cath Kidston & Jo Malone shops (two things I'd never sen in real life before!), eating and laughing. Sarah Millican was the best comedy show I'd ever seen. What a beaut that woman is! I feel very special walking around London and it truly is so different to everything I'm used to. People don't quite realise how scary London is to a girl like me!

Nevertheless we had a fantastic weekend! And I can't wait to go to Kingston again! Thanks to my gorgeous fiancé for this trip :)

Cornish Beauty.