The changing of the seasons is always such an interesting time of year. Here in NC, it’s almost like a constant stop and start. Ohhh, yay, it’s Autumn! Nope, just kidding, Summer…. Hello Fall! Well, that was a nice hour, but let’s go back to a sweltering 90 degrees. As crazy as the to and fro can be, I’ve decided to just roll with the punches and revel in the fact that my summer sundresses get another few weeks of freedom. I mean, if NC wants to be in bloom in October, who am I to argue?
One thing in my wardrobe that knows no bounds is my collection of handbags – it’s one of the best parts of my closet (and competition is stiff here, people), because it knows no rhyme or reason, no style or season. Regardless of the fluctuations in the barometer, a good handbag goes with every outfit. And there’s no better company to frolic in handbag adventures with than Vendula London. If you’ve been following the blog for a good long while, you know that many a Vendula handbag has made it’s way into my closet – made of charm and whimsy and vegan leather, these bags have never disappointed.
I was thrilled to give the new fall collection a whirl – while I am endlessly drawn to their amazing Grab Bags, featuring the most adorable, realistic shop fronts, my obsession with appliqué and 3D flowers took over, and I couldn’t resist giving the Vendula London White Poppy Collection a whirl….
If you’ve never bought from Vendula Before – they are a joyous, whimsical handbag company that is fully animal friendly. All of their bags are manufactured out of a high quality vegan leather. The White Poppy Multiway Bag is made out of a black embossed PU leather and is bespeckled with a veritable garden of details.
For me, the Multiway Bag is the perfect size – it’s about 8.3″ (H) x 10″ (W) x 5.1″ (D), with an adorable retro shape. The frame on the bag isn’t flimsy – it holds its boxyness, despite the number of bits and bobs I tend to carry around on a daily basis. Although it also comes with a matching shoulder strap, turning it into a cross body if desired, I’m definitely a hook-my-handbag-over-my-elbow-and-go kinda gal.
And then there’s the details. Oh those swoon-worthy details. The front has four flowers created from circles of white and grey PU, finished with a button center, and four embroidered flowers – two in full bloom and smaller ones about to reach their full potential. I love the irregularity of the flowers – no circle too perfect, none the same size, each with their own individual sass.
Inside, the bag is really roomy without being oversized (if I have a bag that can carry the world, I will in fact carry the world). It fit my large wallet, keys, phone, and collection of lip glosses without breaking a sweat. The bag has main compartment with zip closure, and two side compartments with open pockets that are perfect for items you want easy access to. I got the matching coin purse as well, which is tiny but no less brimming in details, with a kiss-lock closure and two separate interior compartments.
Having owned several bags from Vendula London in my collection (including the Milliners Grab Bag and the Charm Bag), there’s a certain level of quality I have come to expect from this brand. And they never fail to exceed my expectations with each new acquisition – the bags are always impeccably made, and the details are those you will never find anywhere else. Much like their shop front bags, this bag is full of amazing 3D elements that stand in sharp relief to the black background. Although I usually veer towards color, I love the neutral color palette of this bag – it’ll go with everything, but is anything but a wallflower…
The White Poppy Multiway Bag retails for $165 and the white poppy coin purse for $50, both available from the Vendula London website. If you’re after a bit more splash of color, Vendula also offers this same style in a red poppy range – which is every bit as charming as the white poppy version. Vendula London also ship worldwide and have free delivery options to USA, Canada, & Australia for orders over $350.
To help you add a piece from the white poppy collection to your garden of handbags, Vendula London is offering a coupon code exclusive to my readers! Use code POPPY10 from now until November 9th to get 10% off anything in the poppy range (T&C’s: You will need to create and be logged in into your account before applying this code). You can also sign up for their newsletter to stay in loop on new discounts and offers.
As someone who likes her bags to come with a side of extra oomph, this is always my go to brand. Despite the sweltering heat, with this handbag on my arm I’m never going to wilt…
xoxo
Outfit Details:
Dress: Deerfield Vintage (similar modern or vintage here, here & here)
Bracelet: Swarovski
Belt: gift, Alannah Hill (similar)
White Poppy Multiway Bag: c/o Vendula London
White Poppy Clip Coin Purse: c/o Vendula London
Shoes: gift, Miss L Fire (similar here & here)
Lip Color: Retrofuturist
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