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Polka Dot Bow Purse
by xd-o-n-z-x
I was on the lookout for a new purse as my previous one had become tatty and the button had fallen off and it looked a bit rough. So when I happened to come across the 'bags' section in New Look, I decided to see if I could find a nice purse, bearing in mind that I only had a couple of pounds to spare.
The purse is very ... attractive; it consists of a black purse with light pink spots and a big light pink bow. The purse really catches your eye and I love how girlie it is. The purse itself is a 'folding one'. By this I mean that it is one which 'unbuckles' and opens up so that you can put your cards inside. It also has a zipped compartment which allows you to keep your coins.
The purse looks quite big and chunky however I was surprised that it isn't actually that big - I know this as it fits easily into my small bag (which my other purse didn't). There is lots of room in this purse and it still closes when it is very full - my previous purse wouldn't close if there were a few coins in it, but this purse is perfect.
I always find that I am always in a bit of rush and I hate if you are queuing in a shop and when you get to the counter you have to 'faff' to try and get your cards etc. out. So what I do is; I keep my cards in the coin section so that if I need to use my card or get my I.D card, Boots Card, or Nectar Card out when I am buying something, I can easily get them out from the 'coin section'. I think that this means that I do actually get my 'points' (from Boots and Nectar) etc., because in the past I have said 'oh I haven't got my card with me' as I was in that much of a rush I couldn't be bothered to waste time looking for my card. So I find this way works well for me.
The purse cost me £4.99 from New Look which I think is good value for money. I have had mine for a couple of months now and there is no sign of any 'wearing'. Another good thing which I like about this purse is the fact that it is quite stiff and so won't lose it's shape which is good.
I like this purse and would definitely recommend it!
Thanks for reading!
May 2012
Xdonzx / xd-o-n-z-x
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Cath Kidston Ticket Holder
by Anti
My friend bought me this Cath Kidston Ticket Holder for Christmas last year. Cath Kidston, for those unaware, is a popular British fashion brand mostly based in colourful floral patterns. I only found out about the brand and its stores back when I started university because my friends absolutely love the stuff! Although I wouldn't say ... I'm a massive fan I do like some of their products that aren't overly girly. In fact I was even looking at purchasing their ticket holder when it came down in price, so I was pretty happy and relieved when my friend gave it to me as a present instead!
The ticket holder is only £6.00 and different styles are available through Cath Kidston stores or at online, either on the main website or through an outlet such as ASOS. The one I received is like in Ciao's picture except it has a light green background colour instead of blue. The small flowers all over the product are very pretty and surprisingly don't make it seem childish, and at the same time you can tell this product is part of the Cath Kidston brand.
Now obviously the aim of the ticket holder is to keep your train tickets and ID in order. Now the Cath Kidston ticket holder opens up into three sections of a plastic pocket to place them in. I have my 16-25 railcard in the middle section so when I open up the ticket holder it's easy for the inspector to spot it. Then I put my actual ticket(s) in one compartment and train reservation into the others. They are easily kept in place and don't slip out at all. I do admit though that it's sometimes hard to get the tickets out quickly because the plastic compartments are very tight- you have to ease them out gently, but obviously it's problematic if you're in a crowded area trying to get them out near the ticket barriers and holding yourself back in the process! Despite this, I'd rather that than have all my tickets and railcard jumbled in my coat pocket or somewhere more inconvenient and having to fumble for the one I need!
Overall I really like this Cath Kidston Ticket Holder. It's useful and very compact meaning it should easily fit in a coat or trouser pocket. £6.00 isn't a bad price either, especially if you get free delivery when buying it online (i.e. off ASOS). If you want a little something to keep your train tickets organised and a fan of floral designs then check out this brand!
(Review originally posted on Ciao under the username Anti_W)
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Paul's Boutique Coin Purse
by Carrie23
PAUL'S BOUTIQUE SMALL COIN PURSE - BLUSH COLOUR
Paul's Boutique is a famous brand that creates really unique and bright coloured bags and accessories with the signature keyring charms that make them stand out from the crowd. I also like this brand's products because the prices are accessible and especially the new collection ... has the most gorgeous designs.
The "Sofia Purse" line is from the current collection and includes the classic looking small coin purse design in a variety of vibrant colours: Blush (Pink), Turquoise, Plum (Purple), Tan, Navy, Mushroom, Emerald, Black and Electric Blue.
I purchased the coin purse in bright Pink colour (Blush shade) from asos.com. It was on sale so I bought it for only £ 7. The initial price was £ 10 and this is also the cost of the zip purse on the official Paul's Boutique site.
Normally, I use my medium sized wallet to carry everything: my money, cards, coins and notes, but if I put a lot of coins inside it hardly closes. I needed a coin purse, preferably one with a zipper for extra safety and I thought that this offer was a bargain. Additionally, the bright colours trend is top in this year's fashion magazines and this girly pink purse is very pretty and feminine.
It is a rectangular shaped coin purse, with dimensions 10cm x 8cm (Width x Height) with a zip closure that goes around the 3 sides of the purse. I purchased it in the Blush shade. The colour on the outside is vibrant pink with a snake effect finish. On the front side, there is a gold metal plate with the brand's logo that adds extra shine to this pretty purse.
The metallic zipper is golden, with a soft 12 cm ribbon-shaped puller attached to the external part of the pull tab. A clip-on-charm is also attached to the inner hole of the zipper pull clip. The charm has a mix of colourful plastic heart/moon and star-shaped designs hanging from golden chains. The puller and the charm provide assistance when pulling the zipper to open or close the purse and they make the zip-up quick and easy. The slider is very smooth and the zip purse opens into a multiple pouch inner compartment.
On the inside, the lining has a super-stylish animal print design mixed with faux snake details in pink. It is separated in 4 compartments: the 2 main parts for the coins are separated with the leopard print separator and there are also 2 small side pockets that I use as card slots. The purse has enough space for my cards, for coins and cash, keys, personal notes, lists and receipts.
It is also a gorgeous accessory. The compact design is amazing and very practical and also durable and spacey. It fits well in my bags and the pink colour is very feminine and perfect for the summer.
The material is soft and lovely. It is made from 100% polyurethane (PU) and it's very easy to clean with a wet cloth in the same way that we usually clean the handbags.
Thank you for reading!
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