The dearth that is the land of navy handbags

But I've done as well as I can.  There isn't a right lot to choose from out there.  I know I said yesterday that I could never find any evening suede shoots I liked but actually, there's a much better selection of them out there, compared to navy handbags.  I've actually been looking for years.  And then I change my mind and revert to my beloved tan (and of course there will be a tan bag thread coming shortly.  Totally obligatory for me every season).  Or black.  Or grey.  I don't actually think I've ever had a navy bag.  For the first time ever I can legitimately say I "need" something. (small skip!) 

Starting with a complete beauty.  I will admit I never thought I'd be including anything from East but this bag - oh my lord, absolutely stunning. 

East Leather Hobo bag £120

The Fossil Erin fold over bag is another gorgeous option £169





M&S are on a roll with their navy and black bags albeit not leather again, but still a great nod to the structured trend that's everywhere this season.  The detailing on this is stunning and looks a lot more expensive than its £39.50 price tag. 

M&S Collection Padlock Tote bag  Love the stud detailing on the bottom of the bag. 







Keeping on the theme of navy and black, Whistles have come up trumps with their Joanie Bowling bag.  I have a Whistles bag (the grey Cherelle) and I can vouch for the quality.  Superb.









This is a lovely classic shape.  Furla Arianna £185




The Elsie Satchel from Atterley Road is a preppy cross body bag.  £115.  Rather Bally if you ask me. 





Another classic from Zatchels - navy saddle bag £60





Slightly off piste here but this is too cute not to put in and for all those people over the years who have looked for a fab navy evening bag but haven't ever been able to find one - get this and put it in your wardrobe.  I am tempted to get this just because.  I'm not even going to mention the black edging (mentally thinking about how this would be perfect for those evenings out - black boots, navy jacket.  Oops I may just have ordered it.  If only I could now remember where that black and navy cluster necklace was from.  They even had matching earrings - not that I'd wear both together.  Oh darn my early onset Alzheimer's)  

Warehouse Smooth padded box clutch bag - £28 (let's not mention that binbag skirt she's got on.  She's about 12.  We can forgive her) 







But finishing with perhaps my two faves.  These for me would definitely stand the test of time and I know I'd be using them for years. 

Firstly from the lovely Rebecca Minkoff who actually always does some lovely navy bags - this is my pick this season.  The Bubble Quin Bucket bag in navy - £309 from Selfridges.  This won't be around long as it's such a great price for a designer bag. 





And finishing with my other fave (although the more I look at the Minkoff, the more I love it.  Reminds me of my Marc Jacobs Faridah which has given me seven years and still going strong!), the Ilona bag from Plumo £229

Swoon.  That's all there is to say. 



Finishing with my outfit from yesterday.  DIdn't get round to taking one today.  Car went in for a service so I had a whole day at home, sorting washing, doing paperwork and searching for  yet more tiles, utility rooms and bathrooms.  I am absolutely no further forward than I was this morning.  Great.