Lat week it was shoes...

...this week it's bags!

As part of this blog we want to bring your attention to some of our favourite independent designers. Last week saw my love of Hetty Rose shoes taking the place of my holiday - this week I'm trying to think how to get my hands on an LMI handbag.

All girls (and some boys) love the happiness that comes from a bit of sparkle so, for the perfect pick me up bag, take a look at the collection from LMI Luxury by clicking here

Their range of Swarovski encrusted handbags includes a positively edible strawberry and watermelon, the childish fun of a panda and the more sophisticated range of gold and metallic pieces. But, whatever your personal taste they should be something in the collection that makes you smile (even with the prices starting at around £350).

If not, never fear, because you can customise the bags to make them completely your own - just pick your shape, design and colour and let them do the rest.

The downside - the only stockists in the UK appear to be in London - one in Glentworth Street and the other, well the other is the Wolf and Badger store featured on this blog earlier in the month and recommended by those in the know as THE place to find new design talent.

The upside - well, why not make the journey to the big smoke to buy your bag and then make a weekend out of it? After all you're going to want to show off your new purchase!