I remember buying my first Gucci bag a good few years ago, and I adored that bag. I loved how well the bag was made. My mum would tell you i was born with expensive taste as i always gravitated to expensive childrens dresses that my mum couldn’t afford bless her, but i didn’t know they where expensive at 4, and we tried to replicate the dress in Woolworths Ladybird clothing. I came out of the womb wanting a little glam!
As i can’t work due to my bold pancreas i choose bags that i know i can wear with many different outfits. Designer handbags can be extremely expensive so my bags need to be versatile and a bonus if they hold they’re value.
The Gucci Disco Soho is the bag i reach for almost daily. The Leather is buttery soft and it can be worn cross body or dressed up and worn on the shoulder. It might look small but looks are deceiving and i can get a lot into this little workhouse bag.
My second bag is my first purchase from Louis Vuitton and is the Speedy 25 Damier Ebene. I was lucky to be gifted the LV Speedy by my husband for Christmas. ID looked at it a few times in Brown Thomas Dublin Louis Vuitton store and deliberated over the Speedy 30 and 25, but as I’m a petite girl the Speedy 25 was big enough for me. Whilst mainly canvas with leather handles i really like the speedy 25 in Damier Ebene. It is a really roomy bag, and is another bag that can be worn casually with the strap or on the crook of the arm to dress it up for evening.
Lastly and by no means least is the crown jewel of my bag collection and is the Chanel Medium Flap in Caviar (cow leather) I looked at this bag after i got engaged and was £600 Irish punts. As i was saving for a wedding i decided to not buy the bag (an extremely stupid mistake as the prices are so extortinate now). I was gifted mine for my birthday 3 years ago and i love everything about this bag. The leather is unlike any other bag I’ve ever owned or looked at in store. The gold hardware is so timeless and eveytime i wear the bag i get smiles from strangers as the Chanel bag is so beautifully iconic.
You can buy vintage or gently used bags, which make it more affordable from stores like Designer Exchange Dublin https://www.facebook.com/designerexchangeltd/
Or buy something nice from Chanel cosmetics which still has the double C’s and will make you feel special.
Where to buy:
Gucci Disco Soho http://on.gucci.com/2lYkqgr
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Damier Ebene http://vuitton.lv/2mcDfs5
Chanel Medium Flap In store only.
Clothing…. pic with gucci bag.
Zara leather biker jacket: http://m.zara.com/uk/en/woman/jackets/leather-jacket-c0p4066573.html
Topshop Jeans Jamie ripped: https://m.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/moto-blue-super-rip-jamie-jean-5765082
clothing Pic with Louis Vuitton bag….
Topshop Camel slimline coat: out of stock similar here ASOS: http://bit.ly/2mcA4Rr
River island boyfriend ripped Jeans: http://bit.ly/2m1FJuf
clothing Pic with Chanel bag….
Topshop Jeans Jamie ripped: https://m.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/moto-blue-super-rip-jamie-jean-5765082
Topshop white shirt from last year, not available. Very similar: http://bit.ly/2mcuRZE
White sandals Spanish similar Boohoo: http://bit.ly/2lA2sQK
lurganista 
Really enjoyed this! Sorry to hear about your pancreas though! I think my fav might have to be the Gucci! But loving the Chanel too!
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Thanks for reading honey! I do get the most use from my Gucci Soho Disco, but the Chanel is just so special. I would love a Chanel Woc but unless my husband wins the euromillions I’ll not be buying one as I wouldn’t go into debt for a bag.
I sold a Michael Kors bag I never used to part fund my Gucci where there’s a will there’s a way.
I’ve Chronic Pancreatitis 14 years now, and it’s just my life, thank you for your concern 😘😘
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Love it! Adore the Chanel’s!
Emily x | http://www.thelittlechronicles.com
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Thank you Emily x
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I’ve been debating between the 25 or 30. How have you liked the 25 so far?
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I love the 25, I tried both on in LV and as I’m petite 5ft and slim the 25 is big enough. The 30 was like luggage on me 🙊
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Ohhh this is good to know! Thank you! 😄
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Enjoyed this post wendie, I adore all of your bags! You look great, and that Chanel is a beauty! I’m obsessed with designer handbags lol I have the Speedy 30 in monogram but I’m quite tall so it’s a nice size for my frame. Your Speedy 25 looks fab! I’m recently new to the fashion blogging community, I have followed you 🙂
Sophie xox | http://www.handbagsandzigzags.co.uk
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I’m sorry I missed this comment honey! Just followed love a speedy 😘
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Gorgeous!! I love the Gucci Soho and of course what girl doesn’t have a quilted Chanel on her bucket list!! I’m a great believer in quality over quantity too, I think of them as an heirloom!! x
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Thank you! I use my Gucci Disco to death 😉
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I have never owned or lusted after a designer bag (see previous idiotproof comment – I would only destroy it somehow), but I love that disco soho bag! I just feel like you could dress it up or down and fit all kinds of everything in there! So maybe I’ll save up and just use it when I’m feeling extra careful…!
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The Gucci Disco Soho is pretty indestructible, I don’t baby it and literally use it daily as it’s roomy and I like the cross body look. Have a look at my insta, site it’s almost every picture 🤣
I do baby my Chanel, I got it for a big birthd
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Love this handbag collection. It’s just right in my opinion. My personal favourite and the one at the top of my wishlist is the Chanel classic flap. Enjoy your bags!
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Mine too! I’m super careful with it, as it’s my baby. My Gucci Disco is such a little workhorse. I hope the universe delivers a Chanel to you, start with a brooch or earrings timeless and cheaper than the bags ❤️
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haha such great taste in handbags, these are the ones ive been wanting! hopefully soon 🙂
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Awe thank you! Love your blog pics 😘
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aw thank you so much! ❤
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The bags are really <3. Channel is all time favorite. I know one can't buy expensive bags but ones in a while shopping for it is worth it! What you say?
And I have to say you were looking pretty
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