So last week saw us camping out in Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Camden Passage, Knightsbridge, Oxford Street and Bond Street all in the name of finding the most stylish handbags in London in association with Kenco Millicano.

Why Kenco Millicano? Well, like most women, the Kenco Millicano drinker is a busy woman, always out and about, so her handbag needs to be as versatile as she is. After all, it holds all the little things that make life so special, a bit like Kenco Millicano. The brand has now added an exciting new addition in the form of stick packs, which fit neatly into your handbag, giving coffee lovers delicious Kenco Millicano whenever and wherever they want!

Now…on to our findings. Sadly we only spotted three bags worth snapping at Spitafields. However all three were great pieces…definitely pieces we’d add to our collection. We’ll start with our favourite – this olive green tote (pictured above). We love the shape, size and colour. Most of all we love the front panelling and the front pocket – perfect for holding our “stick packs” *wink wink*.

Next up is this black bag with gold metal hardware. With less structure than most of the bags we spotted last week it’s perfect for holding all our numerous gadgets including our notebook (which we couldn’t live without). But most of all we love the printed lining.

Finally….yes yet another tanned satchel. If you’ve been following our coverage, you’ll know that the satchel has been one of our most popular sightings. But we just had to take a picture of this bag. It’s simply perfect. The contrast of the dark brown detail gives it the extra edge needed to make it stand out!’

So tell us…which bag out of the three would you add to your wardrobe?

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For our fifth instalment of handbag hunting in association with Kenco Millicano we took a trip to Oxford Street & Bond Street. For all non-regular readers of MFL we’ve been hunting for London’s most stylish handbags!

We are on the hunt for the best handbags we can find, and it’s all in association with Kenco Millicano, the latest trend in instant coffee. Like most women, the Kenco Millicano drinker is a busy woman, always out and about, so her handbag needs to be as versatile as she is. After all, it holds all the little things that make life so special, a bit like Kenco Millicano. The new addition stick packs, individually wrapped servings of Kenco Millicano, will be the perfect addition to all busy women’s handbags.

We’ve had heaps of fun searching out cool bags (especially as we’re bag lovers) and we were pleasantly surprised to find a deviation on the usual practical and functional bags..…instead we were lucky enough to find some quirky offerings. Here’s our top 5…

1. We found an animal print fan! Check out the Zebra print bag
2. A vintage box bag which had our name all over it…(can you spot the owners yellow headphones? We just had to get that in the pic)
3. An adorable printed bag with a deer cute enough to rival Bambi…
4. Pink checked shoulder bag
5. Our ultimate favourite from the day – a bowling bag with sticker prints

And that’s a wrap folks. We’ll be back with a stint at Spitafields in two days time

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Legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his iconic brand the best way he knows how: by creating a stunning 20-piece capsule collection! 

The ’20 shoes for 20 years’ capsule collection does exactly what it says on the tin – we get one gorgeous shoe for every year Christian Louboutin has been in our lives. There are even six cheeky bags added to the collection too, just for good measure. Spoilt, aren’t we?

Considering his signature red-soled shoes have graced the feet of virtually every single female celeb, the likes of which include Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Victoria Beckham and more, it’s hard to believe the brand is a mere 20 years old!

We’ve added a few of our favourite designs to our gallery below, but make sure you check out the official Christian Louboutin Facebook page too, as not only can you view the entire collection there, but you’ll be able to sign up to receive an email invitation to shop the collection when it becomes available.

UK shoppers, this bit’s for you: Selfridges will be launching a pop up shop on Monday 27th February, which is perfect if you want to try before you buy. A late Valentine’s gift to yourself, perhaps?

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So we’re gearing up for London Fashion Week here at MFL HQ. We know that there are lots of things which women absolutely love – fashion and accessories being high on the agenda. We also know that busy women love coffee, and thanks to Kenco Millicano, the latest trend in instant coffee, women can now enjoy the luxury of the taste of freshly ground coffee in an instant form.

The launch of the new stick packs means that it can be enjoyed whenever and wherever you want.
In association with Kenco Millicano we hit the streets to find some of London’s most stylish handbags. So far we’ve stalked women at Carnaby Street, Convent Garden and Camden Passage.

We thought Camden Passage would be our overall favourite but boy were we mistaken. Knightsbridge was definitely a great stalking spot! We found a number of various gems including many Mulberry lovers.

Right…where do we start. Firstly as expected there was a sea of black bags. Satchels were a familiar sight, making us feel as if we were back at school but it was this bright Fuschia offering (see pic below) that really put a smile on our faces. Can anyone say “gorgeous!”.

Thanks to our photographers keen eye we also spotted a fab vintage find in the form of a tan shoulder bag. Love, love love. Our editor is still swooning over this ridiculously cute luxurious beige croc embossed tote which would look amazing with any outfit.

Combining two of the most popular colours we’ve seen so far, fans of more practical and functional bags will fall for the black and tan structured tote.

We also spotted another Louis Vuitton fan, this time in beige with a very glamorous owner. Favourite handbag sighting of the day though has to go to the “tanned satchel”…

Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment and let us know!

Interesting finding? Quite a few women own at least 30 handbags and use maximum of 5 -10 on a regular basis….

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Top accessories label Lara Bohinc has once again enlisted the services of gorgeous 22-year-old model Daisy Lowe, as she poses in the brand’s sixties and seventies inspired spring/summer 2012 ad campaigns. 

Photographed by beauty photographer Jon Compson, Daisy showcases some of the brand’s finest accessories, which include chunky statement jewellery, silk scarves and even handbags.

Flower power, wild hair, and a winning combination of bold prints and colours are all in abundance for the adverts, which were shot in London’s savvy Sketch restaurant.

And is it just us, or does Daisy appear to be naked in these pictures? It wouldn’t be the first time Daisy has done something a little bit racy though, as she has previously graced the catwalk – and indeed the cover and inside pages of Playboy, no less – with minimal amounts of clothing on.

It’s just another day in the office for our Daisy. Doesn’t she look amazing?

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It feels like just yesterday that we popped open a bottle of bubbly reminisced on the great memories of 2011 and felt hopeful about what 2012 would bring. January is nearly over and time is flying by so fast that soon enough we’ll be debating on what we should and shouldn’t wear for our summer hols.

While we’ve tried to avoid all the “New Year, New You” type stories the truth is with the New Year it’s almost therapeutic to invest in a couple of wardrobe updates….one of these updates being an investment bag! A bag that’ll see you through the good times and the bad, the never ending gadgets that we have to lug around and the numerous after work events that we just can’t miss.

So without further ado, here’s our top 5 picks for the New Year ahead….

1.

Balenciaga, Tube Round Bag, £1175, available at Matches

2.

DKNY Eggshell Double Flap Shoulder Bag,, £260 available at My-Wardrobe

3.

Stella McCartney, Falabella Bucket Bag, £695, available at Matches

4.

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Too hot to handle bag, £350, available at Matches

5.

Allen, Large Shopper Caramel, £235, available at Reiss

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We heart Boutique by Jaeger – the younger sister brand from the cult British label is our go-to collection for fun and well-finished pieces. Boutique’s pieces all have a 1960s free spirit air about them, whilst retaining the contemporary and luxurious finish that Jaeger is renowned for, and that’s exactly why we love them!

This Leather Bow Bag is a case in point: its box shape and vintage-style bow reference the Mod style of the swinging sixties perfectly, whilst its cross-body adjustable strap and sturdy leather finish are just the kind of high quality detail that we have come to expect from Jaeger.

It’s just the right size for a blackberry, a purse and a lipstick, and its classic style means that it pretty much goes with everything. We’ll be wearing it slung low on one shoulder, complementing our mod shift dresses perfectly!

Plus, it’s reduced from £120 to £49 in the sale, so get it before it goes, ladies!

Boutique by Jaeger Leather Bow Bag, £120 Now £49, available from Jaeger

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