Showing posts with label handbag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handbag. Show all posts

Thursday, 10 July 2014

How To: Pack for a Long Haul Summer Holiday

Packing for a long haul holiday can often be tricky, - you want to take an abundance of things with you, (including ten bikinis and matching jewellery for each outfit) but what exactly do you need? Take a look at our holiday essentials that'll help you to leave the kitchen sink at home! 


Lay Everything Out on Your Bed
Whilst this may sound pretty straight forward, most of us pack straight into a suitcase - cue the “Uh-uh” buzzer sound.
The problem with packing your clobber straight into a suitcase is that you don’t actually realise exactly what you’re taking, until you unpack your belongings at your far-flung destination. By laying your things out upon your bed, you can see what you've got enough of, what you need more of, and what you need to leave behind.
Fiorelli’s Tip: Avoid packing your spending money. Why? If your luggage goes missing, so does your cash! Why not invest in our Serena Large Zip Around Purse available in caramel, a perfect hue for summer that’s certain to keep your currency safe.


A Scarf Goes a Long Way
A scarf is actually a versatile essential for a summer holiday, and obviously we don’t mean your typical chunky knit, we’re talking about a skinny scarf that you can tie around your waist and use as a makeshift sarong.

A lightweight scarf is perfect for summer styling and will barely take up any space in your bag. Forget packing numerous sarongs, cover-ups and beach hats, a scarf is your solution to all. Fold it in half and wear it as a mini skirt on the beach, and throw it over your shoulders when that scorching sun gets a bit too much for your skin. Take a scarf on your holiday this summer and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without one before.

Fiorelli’s Tip: Conventionally wear it around your neck to the airport and if you’re feeling a bit nippy on the flight, this multi-use beauty will make for a great blanket.

Carry Your On-board Essentials in Style
You’ll no doubt want to over pack for a long haul flight. Why? Nobody wants to be without a book, magazine or iPod for all those hours spent on a plane, plus of course those must-have chewy sweets and packs of chewing gum – there’s nothing worse than your ears endlessly popping! Basically, you need a Mary Poppins bag, perhaps not in looks, but in depth - our Drew Hobo is your answer!

The slouchy shape of this beauty gives this piece of arm candy a chic but casual appearance, making it the ultimate choice for carrying all your necessities. Available in three classic colours; black, tan and grey, this bag will effortlessly go with any ensemble.

Fiorelli’s Tip: Use all the pockets in the bag, that’s what they’re there for! Nothing will go missing in the trusty zip pockets.


Don’t Forget the Essentials
Make a checklist – and stick to it! The last thing you want to do is turn up at the airport without your passport, forget your summer beauty essentials, or arrive at the beach without your sunglasses.

Fiorelli’s Tip: Protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays with the Fiorelli Bali Sunglasses, available in classic black, red or stylish tortoise shell.  


Will you follow these tips? Do you have any more for us? Tweet us at @Fiorelli_bags and share your tips and photos of you preparing for your long haul summer holiday. 


Friday, 4 July 2014

Styling the Hobo Bag

With Summer truly upon us, we've been enjoying some warm weather outfits and have discovered that the Hobo is the perfect multi-styling bag shape!

For lunch with friends, we'd partner our Drew Hobo in tan with a ladylike tea dress and some flat embellished sandals for a style contrast. As you know - we've got a soft spot for accessories and would finish the look with a cuff bracelet and some sunglasses.


Bondi Sunglasses, Sandals, Dress, Drew Hobo,  Oval Cuff

For work - our Alex Hobo in black is the perfect everyday style and now has 50% off in our sale too. We'd add it to an outfit of monochrome for timeless office chic. A shape skimming dress in grey tones is an investment piece for all seasons, as is a simple jacket with modern front zip. A classic pair of black court heels and delicate bracelet to finish the look.

Alex Hobo, Shoes, Dress, Jacket, Teardrop Bracelet

Last but not least, is our favourite outfit style - the casual look. Pastels are staying strong through the Summer and our Serena Hobo (also now with 50% off) with textured detailing is statement piece. We keep the outfit simple with a pair of light jeans and t-shirt. Slip on some sandals and a petite bracelet for easy weekend style. For those chilly evenings - why not add a knit, like this slogan jumper.

Serena Hobo, Hope Bracelet, T-Shirt, Jeans, Jumper, Sandals

What's your favourite Fiorelli Hobo and how would you style yours for the Summer? Let us know by leaving a comment below or via Twitter @Fiorelli_Bags.

Monday, 30 June 2014

Summer Beauty Favourites

It's been a gorgeous June with the sun shining and here at Fiorelli HQ, we've been enjoying the Summer with some beauty treats which we simply had to share with you.

Origins It's a Perfect World BB Cream
Unless properly protected, with the sun comes skin damage, so we've been using Origins It's a Perfect World BB Cream with SPF 15 to keep skin protected. As well as being a moisturiser and SPF, it's tinted for coverage too - the perfect all rounder!




Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
For a refreshing sensation in the heat - look no further than a spray like Jurlique's Rosewater Balancing Mist. When hot weather can make skin oily - this is a simple and light way of hydrating the skin too. We keep ours in the fridge on warm days for the ultimate cooling treat.



Topshop Infrared Lipstick
As outfit choices get more bold and colourful in the Summer - we love adding a touch of bright lipstick. Topshop's Infrared Lipstick has become a cult product over the last couple of years and now we know why; the shade is a deep orange which compliments every skin tone - you simply have to try it!


Dolce Eau De Parfum
To finish your beauty look - add a Spring/Summer perfume, and our favourite has to be Dolce and Gabbana's 'Dolce'. It's a feminine fragrance inspired by the gorgeous island of Sicily. With a complex range of scents - it's like slipping away on an Italian holiday whenever we put it on! Plus, the bottle is topped with a pretty floral piece - we love keeping it in our handbags for an on the move spritz.



We've been carrying our beauty treats in our Harper Shoulder in Summer Mix - pretty neutrals which work with everything and raffia detailing for a unique touch. It's been reduced by 50% in our Fiorelli Sale with limited stock so get your hands on it here quick!

Harper Shoulder Summer Mix

What are your Summer beauty favourites? And which Fiorelli handbag from our sale would you love to be storing them in? Let us know by leaving a comment below or via Twitter @Fiorelli_Bags!

Sunday, 15 June 2014

Trend: Summer Nauticals

The nautical trend was seen across the resort catwalks at Chloé, Chanel and Rachel Zoe for 2014. It's a timeless trend which works with a multitude of outfits - in our eyes you simply can't go wrong with navy and white, along with some stripes!


With a nod to the trend, we've created some nautical inspired pieces for Spring/Summer 14. Our Francesca Shoulder Bag, is a classic with tan double handles and a cream and navy surround. For a cross body option, our Perry Shoulder mixes tan and navy with a quirky striped detachable purse and striped interior. 

Francesca Shoulder Bag (left) and Perry Shoulder (right)

Prefer a one-tone nautical feel? Choose our Harper Mini in Patent Navy for perfect day to evening style, with optional shoulder strap.  Or how about our bright white Harper Purse, with a navy striped interior - it's a gorgeous statement piece. These would be perfect paired with sailor-style pieces as seen at Caroline Herrera.

Harper Mini (top right) and Harper Purse (bottom left)

As you can tell, we're real fans of the Nautical trend here at Fiorelli HQ! How are you styling navy and white for the Summer? Let us know by leaving a comment below or by sending us your #FiorelliStyle shots on Twitter and Instagram.

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Choosing the Perfect Purse

Picking the perfect purse is potentially precarious for even the most savvy purveyor of fashion. Alliteration aside, making sure you’ve matched your purse with your outfit is key to any Spring/Summer look. 

Whether you’re colour blocking with the rest of your accessories or going for the subtle monochrome look, it can make or break any outfit. Fortunately, we have the solution for every conceivable combination.
Harper Large Dropdown Purse


With the sun starting to make an appearance, there’s never been a better time to bring out the (faux) animal skin with our Harper Dropdown Purse. Perfect for taking on a night out or just relaxing in the park with friends, the Harper adds some texture to your outfit without being too loud about it.

An essential summer companion with full zip around detail, this elegant piece makes a statement wherever it goes.

Adele Large Purse

In a world always looking for the new black, we’re quite happy with the original. The Adele purse is a blend of classic style with modern design making it the ideal everyday purse.

A suitable addition to any outfit the Adele will work with anything you throw at it - making it not just a smart decision but a staple inclusion to any handbag.

Neema Medium Trifold Purse


This summer, it's all about colour blocking and what better way to show off your style than with our Neema Trifold Purse. Perfect for making a statement this summer, the Neema is available in Navy & Red or Cobalt & Ice for any outfits you may have planned. 

However you plan to style your Summer wardrobe, we’ve got something to suit. What do you look for when buying a new purse? Let us know on Twitter @Fiorelli_Bags or by leaving us a comment below.

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Handbag Faux Pas and Other Fashion No-no's

As much as we like to think we’ve got the fashion game covered, there are always a few exceptions which manage to slip through the net. From the infamous socks and sandals combo to the dreaded bum bag, let’s take a look at some of the most common fashion faux pas for women.
Bum Bags
The 90’s brought us many great things; Destiny’s Child, plaid printed skirts and high-waisted jeans are all notable highlights. On the other hand, the 90’s also brought windbreakers, bandannas and the holy grail of fashion no no’s- bum bags -to the world of fashion.
From middle-aged hikers to young adult ravers, bum bags became the marmite accessory which divided the nation. And although the noughties drove them away, those insufferable bum bags have come back with a vengeance as festival fever sweeps across the UK. 
They might be hands-free, they might be good enough for Rihanna and they might come in handy when you’re trekking up the Himalayas, but they don’t half look ugly. Get the fashion police on patrol; we appear to have an infestation on our hands!
Socks with Sandals
There are very few people in the world who would disagree with the opinion that socks and sandals are the worst fashion faux pas on the planet. 
From Hawaiian shirted tourists sporting the dreadful combo to the usually demure Olsen twins rocking up at the airport complete with matching sandals and socks- is there any way to pull off this look? We think not.
Velour 
Far be it from us to discourage loungewear when at home, relaxing or in-between getting ready for a night out, but wearing it out for the day is an entirely different matter. Add a shiny, garish material known as velour to the mix and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Nonetheless everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Paris Hilton has been spotted wearing the tracksuit. From the LA sidewalk to serious shopping trips it seems that for some women, the velour tracksuit is a much loved outfit.
Have you got any more faux pas to add to our list? Perhaps you’ve got a guilty fashion pleasure of your own that you’d be willing to share? Tweet us your biggest fashion no no’s @Fiorelli_Bags or drop us a comment below.

Sunday, 18 May 2014

Bloggers style Fiorelli

We've had some great fashion bloggers styling our Fiorelli Spring/Summer collection over the last few months, and wanted to share their Fiorelli looks with you along with some blogger styling tips!

Helen from The Love Cats Inc



Helen styled our Harper Mini in Pale Sky with a range of blue hues for Spring. The textures of the denim jacket draped over her shoulders contrast with her suede boots. She finished the look with pink lips and sunglasses epitomising casual chic.

Julia from Stylonylon


Julia styled our Harper Triple Compartment in Cobalt Black with quirky accessories including a gorgeous luxe tartan scarf and leopard print pumps. We love Julia's use of bold colours and layering for her unique Fiorelli outfit of the day. 

Paula from the The P-Ho Diaries


Paula wore our Perry in Black and Leopard for ladylike style with her pretty pink coat for a gorgeous Spring outfit. Paula founded the look on classic black, with leather trousers and heeled boots. We love this simple yet stylish look, great for a special occasion.

Suscribe to the blog to be notified for our next Fiorelli blogger styling post, as we have some great outfits ahead too! How do you style your Fiorelli? Let us know by sending your style shots to us on Twitter and Instagram at @Fiorelli_Bags.

Sunday, 11 May 2014

Handbag Beauty Essentials

Here at Fiorelli HQ, we're often discussing our beauty favourites and thought we would put them in a blog post for you lovely readers!

At the top of list is Jurlique's Moisturising Hand Sanitiser, the Australian natural beauty range's star handbag product in our eyes! Unlike other Hand Sanitisers, it contains no harmful chemicals and contain organic moisturisers to keep hands both clean and soft!


Our next handbag must-have is Clarins Instant Natural Lip Perfector, which comes in six beautiful soft shades. This gently plumping lip gel adds instant glamour to any look when worn over lip colour or alone. It also smells gorgeous for the ultimate beauty sensation!


Our absolute favourite for hair has to be the Twistband. Back in the day, scrunchies used to be perfect for keeping hair up and out of the way, but soon become a style no-no. For a stylish replacement, the Twistband was created - it doesn't pull on hair or create kinks and it looks just as good on your wrist as on your ponytail!


No handbag is complete without a petite perfume, and our top pick is Stella McCartney's "Stella", which comes in a Limited Edition range of 30ml minis with unique blue, yellow and grey prints. The fragrance combines and contrasts two classic scents, Amber and Rose for an exotic, rich scent. 


We're putting all of tour hand beauty essentials in our Summer Mix range, like our Abbie Bowling Bag. Our Abbie is the perfect size for everyday, with a cross body shoulder strap for multi-styling. 


What are your must-have beauty items for your handbag? Let us know by leaving a comment below or via Twitter @Fiorelli_Bags.

Friday, 11 April 2014

Preview: Fiorelli Autumn/Winter 2014

You may have seen some images of the new Fiorelli collection on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds from our recent Press Day. However, as dedicated Fiorelli Style Notes readers, we wanted to give you an exclusive preview of our new range for Autumn/Winter 2014.


Our Leonie and Serena purses below are a small preview of our upcoming range of purses, in a range of patent and leather look finishes to suit any handbag:


We created a range of classics in neutrals, perfect for everyday chic, and as you can see the tote bag is here to stay:


With a real passion for brights and florals as seen in our Spring/Summer collections, we wanted to make sure we continue to brighten your outfits next season with our Annaline and Rose bags:


A firm favourite at the Press Day was our Riva Large Tote, the Riva range uses various textures for a real designer look. This piece fits all your essentials for the perfect every day bag.


Matching your purse with your bag, is a timeless look, we created this beautiful berry mock-croc combination perfect to perk up any wardrobe and suit any outfit.


The Autumn/Winter collection will be available on Fiorelli.com from June onwards, but in the meanwhile don't forget to tell us which is your favourite A/W piece, by leaving us a comment below or via Facebook and Twitter



Monday, 24 March 2014

Catwalk Trend: Monochrome

Here at Fiorelli HQ - we couldn't help but spot a bold trend emerging over the last few months: Monochrome. First seen at the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer '14 show, here we were presented with a range of optical illusion style outfits from stripes, to checks and even  florals. 


Although monochrome is real statement when worn head to toe, it's very wearable on accessories. We'd partner our Monochrome selection of bags with a little black dress and cream blazer for work, or work a bright dress with various monochrome accessories for an evening out.

Clockwise from top left Vivi Grab, Francesca ShoulderSerena Hobo, and Regan Large Quilt
How are you wearing Monochrome for Spring/Summer? Share your #FiorelliStyle with us via Twitter and Instagram @Fiorelli_Bags.

Monday, 17 March 2014

Mother's Day Gifts

With Mother's Day just around the corner, here at Fiorelli HQ we've been discussing the perfect presents to say thank you for every thing that our Mothers do for us. We've decided on a range of our top treats which we just had to share:

Pampering Treat


Balance Me's Radiance Face Oil uses 100% naturally active 'nectar for the skin' face oil to enhance, plump, smooth and hydrate skin. It contains eight oil extracts blended with Amazonian buriti as well as ancient skin conditioners benzoin and yarrow for some real skin pampering.

For an extra special Mother's Day treat, you can enter to win our £200 Balance Me Hamper here.

Floral Treat

Top Stylista has featured our Harper Large Dropdown Purse in Summer Floral "for a subtle hint of colour which your mum will carry around with pride during her daily errands". We love the pretty colourful pattern, which matches an array of colours making it the perfect everyday accessory.

Tea time Treat


For a perfect traditional Mother's Day gift - why not treat your Mum to a Champagne Afternoon Tea at a local hotel or tea room. There's nothing quite like some quality time spent whilst enjoying cakes and sandwiches, with the added indulgence of a glass of champagne. For a list of top London tea rooms click here.

Trendy Treat


Our Harper Triple Tote in Summer Mix, is the perfect bag for Spring/Summer 2014. It's on trend with muted pastel colours along with triple section compartments - easy to keep organised for work, home and the school run. 

How will you be treating your Mum this Mother's Day? Let us know on our Facebook page, or on Twitter or Instagram @Fiorelli_Bags.


Friday, 23 August 2013

Introducing the Abbie Bag...

It may still be summer, but fashion moves fast, and with our AW13 collection now available we’re looking to next season trends for style inspiration. 

Our new Abbie bag is the perfect addition to your autumn style. With her grab handles and adjustable cross-body strap, Abbie is the ideal bag to tote around the city whether you’re home or away. The boxy shape gives enough room for your everyday and travel essentials, yet it’s still chic enough to take your look from day to night. Available in three gorgeous colours, chocolate and red, black and white and tan, which Abbie will you choose?

For a bold colour statement next season, grab our red and chocolate Abbie. Take some style notes from our #FiorelliHandpicked blogger Girl in Menswear and work yours into an androgynous look. 




Monochrome is the word of the catwalk at next season’s shows. Nod to the trend with our black and white Abbie. Style with a black and white outfit for a chic look head-to-toe, or experiment with textures and patterns for a bold take on this classic style. 





Try your hand at the oh-so-loved western trend which is still going strong with our tan Abbie bag. Finish off a double denim look with this stand-out accessory and give this country style a city update. 



How will you style yours?