I treated myself to the Loewe Paula Ibiza straw purse in black retail $1100 (I didn’t pay that, I purchased 2nd hand with some Birthday money) FYI it comes in a terracotta colour, pea green or natural rafia and in a small, mine or large size at hold on to your hat $2200.

I don’t usually like a small bag, or a bag without a shoulder strap, don’t worry this bag comes with a strap although I found myself not needing it. I carried it with the handles like a shopper and it’s actually quite roomy so managed to get everything I needed in there for the day, wallet, phone, make up; small bottle of water, hairbrush. Yep looks small and neat although somewhat deceptive.

I am really happy with the investment.

The second Loewe purse I am after is the Bracelet Bag. This one is more expensive at $1700 (I’ve seen one as low as $800 secondhand but haven’t taken the plunge.

This one I absolutely LOVE for its unique design and ease of carrying. From the demos I’ve seen online it couldn’t be better for me and my lifestyle. You pop your stuff in the pleated tube and then slip it in your wrist like a cuff, the easiest accessory.

The Loewe bracelet bag has come in an array of colours including green and white off white although new the two colours are black and nappy, the one I have my eye on is the nappa, a soft camel colour.

The aesthetic of the bag is a pleated lamb skin tube. Not much branding, just logo embossed leather on each end. It’s the design and how you wear it I was really curious about. I found it original and intriguing And most of all fun.

For me I want it to go with everything and as I don’t wear a lot of black in Southern California and as I already have the black straw one, I think the lighter colour I will get much more wear.

Divine. I’ll post if I take the plunge.