#FiorelliTravels: The Mia Heads to Lulworth

This week upon our #FiorelliTravels our graphic designer and bride to be Heather is on the hunt for her perfect wedding location. Last weekend she visited Lulworth along the Dorset coast to visit a potential venue, and found the area so beautiful that she couldn't wait to share it with you upon the blog!

Her first stop was the magnificent Lulworth castle which has been around since the 17^th Century. Although it’s now largely a tourist attraction, it also plays host to numerous wedding receptions each year, with churches just a stone’s throw away.   

It’s also possible to climb to the very top of its tower too, which boasts great views. For Heather’s visit, she took along her Mia intan and teamed it with a summery orange dress and blazer. 

After exploring the castle and its grounds, it was time to venture a little further into its surroundings, and just to make those wedding snaps a little more picturesque, the beautiful Lulworth cove with its Durdle Door and Man O war beaches. 

Some of its beaches are only accessible via a steep path too but they’re definitely worth the effort. And you’ve guessed it, Heather couldn’t resist but take the Mia along for a bit of a climb around the rocks, and there could never be a better time than this to add on its detachable crossbody strap. It’s not for the faint hearted, and sturdy shoes are a definite must too! It was time to switch to the trainers.

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So, what do you think of Lulworth as a wedding location? Why not drop us a comment below? And don’t forget to tag us in your own #FiorelliTravels too @ Fiorelli_Bags on Twitter or @fiorelli_bags on Instagram. 

#FiorelliTravels: The Isle of Wight with Layla

For this week’s #FiorelliTravels, we’re following our stylish Layla satchel to the beautiful Isle of Wight! 

We loved visiting the Isle of Wight, and one of the things that it’s famed for is its glorious award winning beaches, which we had to explore!

We were happy just taking plenty of beautiful photos of the ocean, as its coast line really is beautiful! We decided to charter a boat in order to thoroughly enjoy it, which is really popular amongst visitors. - Just look at the number of boats dotted around! 

If you’re feeling more daring, it also boasts lots of adventure activities to choose from too such as paragliding or rock climbing. 

We can imagine that you love shopping just as much as we do, so, you’ll be happy to hear that it's easy to get your shopping fix thanks to its many shops. There are even plenty of unique arts and crafts boutiques to explore too thanks to its heritage. 

We couldn't resist taking a bag selfie of our Layla satchel on the sea rocks either! Doesn't it make a pretty picture?!

Where are you taking your Fiorelli handbags this summer? Don’t forget to tag us in your photos @Fiorelli_Bags on Instagram to share your #FiorelliTravels with us.  

#FiorelliTravels: Island Hopping in Stockholm

This week, it’s Maria from the Fiorelli team’s turn to show you her #FiorelliTravels as she spent seven days trekking around Sweden with the lovely Vivi grab.  

She began her holiday by renting a car and heading to Almhult, the home of Ikea, which is a must for any of its regular customers! There’s an Ikea museum which shows its changing designs over time, and even a hotel which Maria was lucky enough to spend the night in.

Next upon her trip was a quick stop close to Skruv in order to relax and enjoy a little peace and quiet, as she stayed overnight at a beautiful and very Swedish looking B&B! 

Heading over to Stockholm, she decided to stop and go for a wander around the seaside town of Vastervik, which was the perfect backdrop for a bag selfie!  

The remaining days of her holiday were spent enjoying beautiful Stockholm, from strolling around its many islands such as Sodermalm and Ostermalm or enjoying boat trips, to eating traditional food al fresco and rummaging around its amazing boutiques. You're also spoilt for choice with the amount of different museums to visit - there's some kind of exhibition to satisfy most tastes. 

        

If you’re planning on visiting Stockholm anytime soon, then, a visit to its Stortoget square in its old town (Gamla Stan) is a must for taking beautiful photos, or head over to its hipster district SoFo to enjoy its cool bars and boutiques. 

Don't forget, we'd love to see your #FiorelliTravels too, so, don't forget to tag us in your photos @Fiorelli_Bags on Instagram! 

#FiorelliTravels: The Lexi Backpack Heads to Berlin

This week, it’s the turn of our Assistant Product Manager Aleks to share her #FiorelliTravels with you, as she heads to Berlin with the gorgeous Lexi backpack!

Whether you’re after a cultural holiday filled with great historical sites to visit from the iconic Berlin Wall to the striking Kaiser Wilheim memorial church, or fancy yourself as a bit of a hipster and want to discover a multitude of cool bars and chic independent boutiques, then, Berlin is the place for you!  

Despite being Germany’s capital city, Berlin really doesn't feel like one with its relaxed attitude and lacks the hustle and bustle of places like London or Paris. It’s easy to go on long strolls from historic site to historic site in Berlin, and at some point you’ll definitely stumble across the Berlin wall’s famous East Side Gallery or the beautiful Berlin Cathedral. 

Berlin is a very environmentally friendly place, and bicycles reign as one of the most common forms of transport, with a special cycle lane upon most streets. There are also several group bicycles around the city which offer a great alternative to seeing the main sites with friends.  

Fashion’s focus is firmly upon the back pack this season, mix that with an atmospheric World Cup winning Berlin, and you get the perfect combination for a holiday. Berlin also has lots of green spaces too for those who just want to relax… and on this occasion escape the football frenzy somewhat! 

The Lexi backpack can be carried as grab which is perfect for hitting the Berlin bars with or alternatively as a rucksack, which comes in very handy for some hands free sightseeing!

We’d love to see your own #FiorelliTravels too, so, why not tag us in your photos @Fiorelli_Bags on Twitter or @Fiorelli_Bags on Instagram. 

#FiorelliTravels: Summer Fun in Menorca!

One of the perks of working at Fiorelli is that we get to test out some of our new season handbags before they even launch, and this week that’s exactly what we've been doing in the sunny Menorca. 

Our lovely graphic designer Heather took the Rose clutch away on holiday, which will be available for you to buy later this year. So, consider this an exciting sneak peek!!

They stayed in Santo Tomas, a small peaceful town upon Menorca’s south coast, which is the perfect place for a relaxing yet sun soaked holiday mixed with fun water sport activities from wind surfing to cliff diving. 

There’s just one main street close to the beach with a handful of shops and restaurants, and of course, some great tapas bars. If you’re looking for somewhere a little livelier, then, there are a few surrounding towns which you can get to within just 15-20 mins. 

It’s a great location to show off your summer wardrobe too, and the bright bold flowery hue of the Rose clutch was perfectly fitting. It’s easy to wear as a statement piece and as it combines so many different colours you’re spoilt for choice outfit wise. 

Heather showed her #FiorelliStyle by teaming her clutch with a bright blue summer dress and statement necklace. Creating a statement with accessories is key for summer. If you can’t wait until September to snap up your own Rose clutch, then, why not take a look at our current clutches from the Dixie to the Juliet, we've got your summer style needs covered!

Why not show us your own #FiorelliTravels style with us too on Instagram! 

#FiorelliTravels: The Tessa Crossbody Hits Marrakech

This week upon our #FiorelliTravels, our International Territory Manager Amy took the stylish Tessa Crossbody in snake mix all the way to Marrakech, Morocco for a sun soaked holiday! 

Marrakech boasts an impressive number of traditional cafes and restaurants, and so, a refreshing stop at a rooftop terrace in Marrakech’s main square was a must, where they sampled the locals’ ceremonial beverage of choice, a delicious Moroccan mint tea.

You’re spoilt by the choice of traditional cuisine to try out from tagines to puddings such as sliced oranges with cinnamon, sugar and orange blossom water, and that’s not to mention the numerous sweet pastries just like the delicious Pastilla, a pastry containing spicy, savoury meat and topped with a splash of icing. 

It was definitely maxi dress and flip flop weather, which the Tessa crossbody sat perfectly alongside. Above, Amy went to visit the Saadian Tombs in the Kasbah part of the town, which was the final resting place of one of the Sultans that ruled the city, and some of his descendants too. 

Near the centre of the city and the Souks, resides the Koutoubia mosque, which sounds out a call for prayer several times per day across the entire city. 

As night time approached, the roof top bars offered spectacular views of the city, and the perfect spot to watch the sun set. This shot was taken at the Kosy bar, which was quite close to the Koutoubia mosque.

Where have you been taking your favourite Fiorelli pieces on holiday? Don't forget to share your own #FiorelliTravels with us on Twitter or Instagram, we'd love to see! 

#FiorelliTravels: The Mini Harper heads to The Queen's Club

This week, we made the most of the glorious sunshine and headed over to The Queen’s Club in London to watch some of the Aegon tennis Championships, and our bag of choice? Our beautiful mini Harper! 

Beautiful weather makes all of the difference when you’re watching a tennis match live, and we were lucky enough to have picked a lovely sunny day. With a great view of the court, we enjoyed several matches throughout the day including Marin Cilic vs. Marinko Matosevic, and Grigor Dimitrov vs. James Ward. 

We also ceased the opportunity to do a little celeb spotting too, and managed to see Pippa Middleton enjoying the match. We loved her pretty summer dress, - it was the perfect outfit given the heat too! 

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The mini Harper was a really great bag to take along to the tennis, as it’s the perfect size to store your essentials (including a much needed bottle of water!) and keeps everything nice and organised thanks to all of its compartments.

Where are you taking your Fiorelli handbags this summer? Drop us a comment below or contact us on Twitter, we’d love to know! 

#FiorelliTravels: The Mini Harper Heads to Hong Kong

We love to share our #FiorelliTravels with you, and this week the team have taken the black Mini Harper on holiday to Hong Kong! So, read on for a sneak peek inside our journey! 

At the beginning of our holiday in Hong Kong, we switched our heels for boots, and headed up into the mountains of Ngong Ping, which was a lot of fun as we opted for a cable car to get us up to the top!  

The weather wasn't the best, and it did rain a little but that didn't stop us from enjoying the beautiful scenery and sites such as the Buddha and temple gate. There was also lots of great natural wildlife to see too, from beautiful cows just grazing around the streets to frogs dancing in the rain! 

It’s always great to experience all of the natural beauty and spectacular sites that a foreign country has to offer but it’s also just as fun to check out its other attractions too. So, we headed for the cable car again and went up to the Ocean Park theme Park, where we tested out the roller coasters (with the best views, we might add!), and enjoyed its water shows featuring dolphins and seals. 

As night time approached, we felt that it was only fair to check out the night life too! So, with our mini Harper in hand, we headed over to the International Commerce Centre’s (ICC) skyscraper, or to you and me, the world’s highest hotel! It boasts the best views, as well as cocktails, which we soon discovered as we hit its beautiful bar. 

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#FiorelliTravels: The Chloe Crossbody Heads to Stonehenge

For this week’s #FiorelliTravels, team member Ilaria wanted to share her own #FiorelliStyle with you from her trip out to Stonehenge where she opted to take along her stylish Fiorelli Chloe crossbody. 

Amongst the peaceful sheep filled fields in Wiltshire, you’ll find the amazing Stonehenge. Nobody knows for certain why it was built but these day’s it serves as a much frequented tourist attraction as well as the ultimate location to celebrate the Summer Solstice. So,why not get out your best Fiorellis and head on over to one of the UK's best kept English heritage spots?! 

For the fun outing, Ilaria kept it smart causal and teamed her Chloe crossbody with a trendy leather skirt and trainers. Finishing the look with a cool denim jacket and chic scarf. 

Given Stonehenge’s rural location, the practical yet stylish Chloe was the perfect choice, as it’s big enough to carry all of your essentials yet effortless to carry ensuring that you remain hands free and ready to take all of those obligatory photos! How will you be styling yours?

Don't forget to show us your own #FiorlelliStyle by tagging us in your photos on Instagram or Twitter. We can't wait to see!