My answer to this is in the large cupboard in my daughter's room. Less than 100 but definitely more than 10.
The cupboard is stuffed full of handbag confectionery - from the heavy weights (Prada, Gucci, Mulberry) to the bantam weights (but just as much loved ... Gap, Boden, Whistles).
But still I needed another one. So last week I took my 6 year old 'stylish' to my new discovery Cocinelle, a wonderful Italian brand that was on my radar but not in my cupboard.
As I pfaffed and fussed around the beautiful bags on offer, trying this one and that one, my little girl sauntered up to a shelf and picked one that I missed - which happened to be their classic, bestselling handbag. The shop assistants were so impressed with her sense of style! And I loved it at first sight. Perhaps I have now found the perfect handbag? It is not too big, not too small; made of beautiful chestnut leather in just the right shade for summer and winter; it is not heavy; it has the essential studs on the bottom to protect the base; the handles are long enough to wear over the shoulder, yet short enough to carry on the arm; lovely metal hardware (but not too much); understated, chic, simple and wonderful.
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