*Arm Candy*

Bags. Every girl needs one. Pretty storage to keep all your girly essentials and whatnot. With the cold season finally here, you'll also need somewhere to keep your umbrella, gloves, scarf etc. So with that in mind, I decided to blog about some of the cutest, funkiest, most fun bags around at the moment :)

SEXY STUDS

(clockwise) Boohoo Joanna studded bucket shoulder bag £12; Boohoo Jasmin stud front shoulder bag £14; New Look lattice stud shopper £6 on sale; New Look pleated stud clutch £14.99; Asos Max C London studded cross body bag £20; New Look embellished bow bag £6 on sale

(clockwise) Asos Fiorelli metallic flap studded clutch bag £27 on sale; Secret Handbag black studded bow bag £21; Secret Handbag Jimmy Choo inspired tan hobo £28 on sale; Boohoo Anais studded clutch bag £20; Asos Pieces studded party bag £18 on sale; Matalan studded pouch bag £12

(clockwise) Missguided Colly large studded bag in black £25.99; Miss Selfridge super stud holdall £28 on sale; Missguided Winnie large studded bag with star detail £25.99; Miss Selfridge star and stud flapover bag £13 on sale

(left top to bottom then right top to bottom) Peacocks ladies studded bag £10 on sale; Topshop multi stud pyramid clutch bag £30; River Island purple quilt stud purse £14.99 (not a bag but I thought it looked really cute so had to include it!); River Island black studded tote bag £39.99; River Island black studded sausage bag £39.99

New Look Ruby stud satchel £45

Queenly Quilts

(clockwise) Boohoo Kaite quilted effect chain strap bag £20; Boohoo Holly quilted handbag £15; Asos pastel quilted lock across body bag £15; Asos quilted suedette lock bag £16; Asos Marc B Chelsea quilted clutch and shoulder bag £20; Asos Paul's Boutique quilted denim Gracie bag £65

(clockwise) Secret Handbag LYDC purple patent quilted shoulder bag £15; Secret Handbag designer inspired quilted stam style brown shoulder bag £17.50 on sale; Matalan floral quilted shopper bag £8; Secret Handbag designer inspired Chanel style cobalt blue quilted shopper £19; River Island black quilted zip front shopper bag £29.99; Matalan glamorous snake quilted bag £8

(left top to bottom, then right top top bottom) Missguided Mila quilted flower detail bag (in grey) £25.99; Missguided Charley quilted chain bag in mocha £25.99; Topshop the Paris pearl bag by Marc B £39; Topshop the Paris by Marc B £35; Debenhams Star by Julien MacDonald red quilted birkin bag £36 on sale

Dreamy Duffles

(clockwise) Boohoo Karen studded front bucket bag £12; New Look Ruby military duffle £55; New Look tapestry mini duffle bag £10; New Look Ruby strap duffle bag £55; Asos pouchy canvas mix duffle bag £16 on sale; Debenhams Ruby London tan multi strap duffle bag £55

(clockwise) Asos washed leather panelled mini duffle bag £16 on sale; Asos Oasis studded fringe and across body bag £50; Next made with love chocolate duffle bag £32; River Island brown faux leather duffle bag £34.99; Asos Oasis lattice weave duffle bag £40; Asos punchout iridescent duffle bag £9 on sale

Sweet Sequins

(left top to bottom, then right top to bottom) Boohoo Alex sequin clutch bag £20; Topshop two way sequin box bag £28; Peacocks sequin heart bag £12; Boohoo violet heart-shaped clutch bag £18; New Look lace heart box clutch £15

(left top to bottom, then right top to bottom) Miss Selfridge floral sequin clutch £25; Asos premium flower sequin bag £23 on sale; Secret Handbag black box clutch bag £17; New Look sequin bead clutch £18.99; Boohoo Dawn square sequin clutch bag £15

(left top to bottom, then right top to bottom) Matalan sequin animal bag £8; Missguided Pariss sequin & stud handbag in silver £13.99 on sale; Asos Max C London sequin bag £20; River Island gold metallic sequin clutch bag £34.99; New Look gypsy floral box clutch £20

(left top to bottom, then right top to bottom) Debenhams Star by Julien MacDonald black reversible sequin clutch bag £15; Debenhams début silver gathered sequin clutch bag £25; Debenhams Star by Julien MacDonald gold animal print sequined clutch bag £25; Next silver sequin boxy clutch £22; Next gold sequin handheld clutch £18

Next sequin under arm bag £16; Oli Suzy Smith heart detail sequin clutch bag £35

STUNNING SATCHELS

(chronological order, then bottom right) Boohoo Suzy chain trim satchel bag £12; Boohoo Catya patent quilted effect satchel bag £12; Asos Oasis casual satchel £60; Asos tuck lock satchel £12; Asos tab detail satchel £25; Asos leather rectangle lock satchel £36; Asos canvas mix satchel £28; Asos Warehouse navato crossbody £40; Miss Selfridge tapestry satchel £25; Miss Selfridge floral glitter satchel £22; Miss Selfridge leather coin festival satchel £20 on sale; Miss Selfridge corsage fringe leather satchel £28; (bottom right) Miss Selfridge tan leather satchel bag £22

(chronological order, then bottom right) Debenhams Betty Jackson. Black black leather small satchel bag £40; New Look strap satchel £12; New Look Ruby military satchel £45; New Look pocket stitch satchel £14; Debenhams Redherring tan across body cut out satchel £20; New Look buckle saddle bag £12; Debenhams Betty Jackson. Black natural canvas satchel £65; New Look cord cross over bag £15; (bottom right) New Look rangel satchel £19.99

(clockwise) Next floral satchel £36; Next grey flannel satchel bag £30; Next chocolate masculine satchel bag £30; Peacocks Pearl Lowe satchel bag £5 on sale; Next animal print fabric satchel £25; Next chocolate plait satchel bag £24

Vintage Velvet

(clockwise) Oli Suzy Smith velvet frill clutch bag £39; Asos jewel velvet across body bag £26; Karen Millen velvet clutch bag £99; Pieces studded velvet bag £26; River Island black velvet pleated duffle studded bag £29.99; Next black velvet quilted across body bag £14; black quilted velvet bag £16; Debenhams Nica black 'Suzannah' velvet shopper bag £36 on sale

(clockwise) Next grey velvet jewel underarm bag £20; Miss Selfridge blue leopard plate clutch bag £18; River Island black velvet frame bag £39.99; Miss Selfridge velvet stud clutch bag £22

Rosy Ruffles

(chronological order, then bottom right) Boohoo Carrie ruffle detail shoulder bag £25; Rebecca ruffle front evening clutch bag £12; Isobel ruffle detail clutch bag £6; Coast ruffle bag £35; Asos corsage ruffle across body bag £13 on sale; New Look ruffle chain shopper £22.99; frill ruffle bag £30; velvet ruffle bag £15; rosette heart box clutch £15; ruffle corsage bag £12.99; ruffle cupcake bag £3 on sale; ruffle rose bag £7.99; (bottom right) Debenhams red jewelled top ruffle bag £19.60 on sale

(in chronological order) French Connection sequin reeds clutch £55; House of Fraser Fiorelli Eden, frame across body bag £45; USC Mischa Barton ruffle bag £39; Asos Suzy Smith Odella ruffle clutch bag £20; Marks and Spencer Per Una ruffle shoulder bag £25; Per Una double handle ruffle bowler bag with wool £29.50; Topshop ruffle front clutch bag (in grey) £32 (also available in  midnight blue, burnt red and taupe)

Wonderful Weaves

(clockwise) Miss Selfridge chocolate weave bag £10 on sale; House of Fraser Fiorelli Carolina medium pu cross body bag £31.50 on sale; Asos Oasis Lois lattice weave duffle bag £40; Miss Selfridge black woven tassel bag £29 on sale; Marks and Spencer Grosgrain chain shoulder bag £29.50; Asos Warehouse weave front across body bag £30

(left top to bottom, then right top to bottom) Debenhams principles by Ben de Lisi light green westie square weave shoulder bag £36 on sale; white weave detail tote bag £36 on sale; Jane Shilton black 'Heather' weave detail hobo bag £24.50 on sale; (right) Next black chain weave across body bag £60; Wallis mink weave shopper bag £25 on sale

So whether you're after some pretty patent bags, some sweet satchels, luscious leather, outgoing oversize wonders, a cute quilted feel, a bag dotted with super studs or maybe remarkable ruffle detail, there's an overwhelming range available for you. Casual, sexy, cute- I think every girl needs a bag to fit each of those categories so you have my blessing to shop to your heart's content! And make sure you do so with style ;)

(Psst! For a limited time only, Miss Selfridge are offering FREE standard delivery on all orders over £40. Enter code MSTREAT at the checkout. Also, Debenhams' half-price sale started today, check it out! What's more, you can get 10% off AND free delivery when you spend £30 or more online at Peacocks!)

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