New In: Zara Box Messenger Bag

Hello strangers.

It has been far too long since I've blogged properly and I have missed it so much. Exams are finally over and the dreaded wait for the results begins *boo*. I hope everyone's exams went well and I wish you all luck on results day, I have my fingers and toes crossed for all of us.

Since exams have finished I've been on a bit of a shopping spree (haul post soon maybe?) and I picked up this beautiful little bag from Zara. Zara never disappoint in the bag department and with this gorgeous piece being only £23.99 I couldn't help but fall in love with it. My boyfriend very kindly got this for me as a little after exams present which was incredibly kind and I haven't stopped wearing it since.
Firstly, I adore the colour. This bag actually comes in 3 colours - blue, green and neon yellow, all of which are gorgeous so it was hard to choose but I couldn't resist this bright, electric blue. It's the perfect sized bag to carry everything I need and I love all the compartments it has. It's split into three inside. The zipped pocket is great for make-up or any valuables and the two sections either side are really spacious for other daily items. There's also a pocket on the front which I use to store my phone so I can easily take it in and out without rummaging. As always the quality of this bag is lovely, it's held it's boxy shape and I love the envelope style.

I think this is the perfect summer bag and if you can get you're hands on this piece I couldnt' recommend it enough.

'Til next time,

♥ ♥ The Zara Basic Shopper ♥ ♥

I have recently been so in love with Zara. Every time I go in there I want almost everything, it all seems so on trend and chic. I am especially very fond of their bags and when I saw this bag, the Zara basic shopper, I fell in love. The size is perfect for sixth form and the finish of the material is so smooth. It has shorter handles for carrying on the crook of your arm and a longer strap when you just want to sling it over your shoulder, which is perfect for me. After hearing it was only £19.99, I rushed out to get it. 

I am absolutely in love with this bag. It's nothing special really as it's just plain black but I really think the burgundy colour on the trim of the zip is a nice touch. The bag feels of such good quality I am surprised is was only £19.99! It's really comfortable to carry around and fits soooo much. My only problem with the bag is that it loses it's shape when carried with the longer strap, but I can live with that. I cannot wait to start using this bag for sixth form next week.

Also, I can't believe I haven't mentioned this yet but I got my results last week and I was very very happy with them indeed. I wasn't sure whether to share them on here or not as I don't want people to think I am bragging but I am very proud and I also like to hear how people did, so in case you wanted to know I got 1 A* and 10 A's and then a D in Welsh Language (but we'll forgot about that hah). I was so pleased and proud of myself and now I feel all motivated to go back to school next week, although I can't see that lasting for long!

What do you think about this bag?

'Til next time,

✿ Highstreet Bag Lust ✿

Topshop Leather Geo Panel Tote Bag £95

Topshop Patch Arrow Shopper £10

Topshop Sage Edge Paint Bowling Bag £36

Topshop Black Cutout Holdall Bag £42

Zara Basic Shopper £19.99

Zara Suede Combined Shopper £49.99

So, since I am starting sixth form in a few weeks along with many others I thought it would be a good idea to post some of the bags I have been lusting over as a "back to school bag".

This task is usually something that stresses me out every year but this year has been different, I've seen plenty of beautiful bags and I have soo many to choose from. I've especially had my eye on the 'Bowling' bag style and lots of basic shoppers, I think I may have to get one of each so I can alternate at school and a shopper bag provides plenty of room to carry around books etc!
 So here are some of the ones I've had my eye on or have stood out to me whilst browsing online, I thought this may help anyone going back to school like me in September and cannot find the perfect bag, maybe this could be inspiration? Or maybe you'll spot the bag you want amongst these, who knows. 
(Ok so the Zara Shopper and the Topshop Panel Tote bag are a big off budget for a school bag but they were both too nice not to include tehe.) 

What are your favourite high-street stores to find bags? 

'Til Next Time,
Carys xox