Have you found your FHG?

Have you found yours??

F H G.............Fashion Holy Grail

The fashion holy grail is that one item in the fashion world that every girl has to own.  It always seems to elude her, even though she sees it in magazines 'get it here', or someone's wearing it in the coffee shop she happens to be sitting in.  Everyone's is different, it can be the perfect pair of jeans, that pull in the tummy and lift the bum.  It can be the scarf that goes with everything, or the handbag you've wanted for years but can never afford, or simply all of the above.

Here are a few of mine.........

Your FHG doesn't have to be completely out of your reach, the high street do amazing copies of designer items at a mere fraction of the cost, it will get you that little bit closer and do its job-make you feel good about yourself.  So work that old scarf of yours into a new twist and wear it with everything, rummage through your wardrobe and put together an outfit by layering, in other words make your own FHG that someone else wants. 

Although girls, don't stop looking for you FHG.........

After all, its elusive for a reason.......



Always with style

Bags*Of*Style xx

Groovy baby......

Ahh peace, hearts, flowers and some serious fashion!!

The sixties are making a serious comeback in terms of fashion.  Fashion industry icons such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tom Ford to name but a few made a big impact on the fashion world at their spring/summer 2013 catwalk shows.
Here are a couple of reminders of days gone by.........

Who can forget Twiggy??

The monochrome, the high boots and the very short mini.

For those of us who can't afford the likes of Gucci, our friends on the high street have given us a lovely version or two to choose from.....

NEW LOOK-£14.99

RIVER ISLAND-£16.00

also RIVER ISLAND-£40.00

TOPSHOP-£120.00 (this also shows a little hint of the 'iridescence' trend as well)

Primark also have a fantastic range on monochrome, and mini shift dresses at amazing prices!

Go shopping and feel the love, tea with your best girl, cocktailing and sample saleing.  However your wear this seasons 60's trend, do it with style!


Bags*of*Style xx 

New year.....new you??

Second chance....?

I hope that 2012 has been fantastic, and everything you wished for happened, if not its not a problem because as of 12 midnight 1/1/13 we get a another shot at it.

I decided to do a blog based on second chances and hope.  Hope is a very powerful word and something we all need sometimes.....

Heres some inspirational quotes which I think are very helpful and worth remembering.....

Make sure you do

When 2013 comes enjoy it, go and buy that mulberry handbag that you have always wanted, have the courage to wear something you never thought you could, fly to Paris just to see the original Chanel store (or is that just me lol) Wear your 5 inch heels even though they pinch a little, because they weren't bought for conveinenece ;).....

Lastly....

This blog is dedicated to my friends and family who have had a tough year, don't worry guys second chance is on its way....


See you all in 2013, always with style of course....


Bags*of*Style xx

Spa dahlin??

Ladies what lunch and......spa

I'm just back from having a lovely spa day with my one of my best friends, and thought I would do a post dedicated to all the ladies who spa and my friend Michelle xx

Every woman loves to be pampered, a massage here, a manicure there, it makes you feel good inside and out and really is the perfect little pick me up.  So here's the scene.........

You have a spa day booked, treatments including......a hot stone massage, a lovely relaxing facial, a wee dip in the jacuzzi maybe??  Hang on you will need a few essentials, read on ladies....

First of all, you will need a lovely robe and some slippers....

(John Lewis £35)

(John Lewis £15)

Of course you will need some loungwear to relax in......

(Net-a-Porter, Juicy Couture £85)

(Net-a-Porter, Burberry Brit £395)

And a gorgeous bag to put it all in of course.....

(French Connection £110)


So ladies whether your deal came from Group-On, Living Social or you just felt the need to pamper yourself, your at the Hilton, or your local Spa, always do Spa with style.......


Bags*Of*Style xx

Dare to Bare..........?

Mineral make-up has come a long way from just little ads on the TV on QVC to now being readily available at almost every make-up counter.  Most beauty brands will do a mineral version on most of their lines, however I thought I would do a blog dedicated to my favourite make-up, that I never leave the house without.

Leslie Blodgett is the creator of Bare minerals, she actually started the line in 1995, and through a network of customers and word of mouth, it became a number 1 selling brand on QVC by 2001, now thankfully its available not only online, but in debenhams stores, also they now have their own boutiques, the Glasgow one being on the ground floor of Buchanan Galleries.

Their make-up can give you a very flawless, soft lens look, and trust me when I say this can make you feel utterly amazing ;)

It comes in all different ranges;

GET STARTED KIT-£49 from debenhams

This features everything you need for the flawless complexion, plus a 'how to' DVD believe me when I say this is worth every penny!!

More of the range.....

READY WEAR BLUSH-£22

READY WEAR VEIL-£22

DEFINITION MASCARA-£16

CHARMED AND GORGEOUS SET-£24

This make-up will put a smile on your face, and maybe a number in your phone girls ;)
Give it a go, you will look and feel amazing, and look like you don't make an effort (that's the secret)

I won't tell if you won't shhh......



Bags*Of*Style xx

Way-Aye

Ahhh Geordie Shore......

The reality TV Show that has took the UK by storm.  A bunch of lads and lassie's are thrown together in a house in newcastle and given money to party, a job and the cameras follow them.  Well if like me your a wee bit hooked on the show you might appreciate this little post. ;)

An ode to a geordie lass......

Theres a type of girl who lives in the tyne
Who prefers a good jaeger over a glass of wine
She loves her hair extensions and always has her nails done,
Prefers a good bottle of fake bake, to getting a tan in the sun.
She likes looking her best at all times, and having a tache on
Give her a credit card, and she'll be gone
So everybody put your best dress on, and raise your glass
Because a night out wouldnt be complete without a geordie lass


Just a little fun :) ok so the girls on geordie shore always like to look their best, they are famous for their onesies when trying to beat a hangover....

BOHOO-£25.00

Or chilling out in the lounge.....

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH-£50.00 and £68.00

Of course a night out.....

LIPSY-£60.00 and £55.00

Lastly if like me your favourite character is charlotte, here is a copy (unfotunately they have sold out of the one she bought) of her scarf she wore most of Season Two.......

ACCESSORIZE-£16.00

So ladies, there you have it, the trend of the tyne, now ladies go put on your onesie and shove your geordie shore dvd in (is that just me?)




Bags*Of*Style xx

An ode to an icon......

Would anyone like breakfast?

Audrey Hepburn, a style icon, an amazing actress, and also an ambassador for UNICEF. This woman honoured fashion, the way the British honour tea.  From her Capri trousers, to stunning evening gowns, her vast array of hats, to the undeniable charm of her rain mac.  There was something very elegant about this woman.

Now ladies we all have our 'cant be bothered days', where leggings and a big slouchy jumper offers a surprising amount of comfort.  However there's a little lady in all of us who shines when we dress up, shes elegant, poised and refined.  Loves a glass of champagne with dinner, and who wouldn't dream of going anywhere without her heels on.  I'm sure that Audrey's shoes were Ferragamo, and her handbags by Hermes, however thankfully the high street can offer wonderful versions, for the elegance in us all....

MARKS AND SPENCER Limited Collection-£35.00

MARKS AND SPENCER Limited Collection-£39.50

PRINCIPLES-£79.20

We had breakfast with her at Tiffany's, watched her explore the wonders of Rome, and thought she was 'luverly' in My Fair Lady.

You definitely had Bags of Style Audrey.......

1929.....1993





Bags*Of*Style xxx