What's In My Bag?

When Erin from Credit Card Insider contacted me to take part in their 'What's in your Purse?' campaign, I decided that this would be a fun thing to blog about because I haven't done one like it on this blog yet! So if you're nosy...take a look (:

When it comes to daily things in my bag, I like to keep it simple and light. Mainly because I hate carrying heavy bags and then having to fiddle around for what I want. This red and brown bag was a gift from my Mum one Christmas (I believe...). I like it because it's just the right size to put all my essentials without having to rummage through a large bag. The colours are also neutral which means it goes with almost anything. Without further ado, here are my 'must have' items in my daily bag:

1. EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit

I hate hate hate chapped & dry lips so this not only smells great but hydrates them!

2. Revlon lip butter in Berry Smoothie

To make me feel more alive and awake when...I'm clearly not :P I love the sheer berry wash of colour it gives to make it look more natural and not over-powering. Perfect for the summer days too!

3. House keys

Well I need to be able to get home some time right? I painted mine with nail polish (tutorial soon!) and attached a small teddy bear that the boyfriend won at the arcade so I can find/identify it easier. 

4. Glasses

I can see fine without glasses, but since I'm short sighted, I may need my glasses when having to read menus, signs, movies...so I have them just in case (:

5. Wallet

My wallet looks rather worn out...but that's because I got it for my 13th birthday (?) from one of my friends and I've been using it ever since! In it, I keep my various cards and money (obviously) and other bits and pieces such as receipts and tickets that I really should take out but don't...

6. iPhone

What would I do without my life line/source of entertainment/method of communication? This goes everywhere with me and is definitely a must in my bag. I may do a post about the apps and shiz I've got on it so watch out for that!

 

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Brand Spotlight // Reclaim Bags - eco-friendly fashion

Reclaim Bags is a British based brand that not only makes fashionable purses and clutches, but takes it one step further by using recycled rubber inner tubes as the main material in order to test the limits of re-use, reduce and recycle.

"By emerging ourselves within the fashion industry and through the use of innovative and contemporary design, RECLAIM BAGS primarily wants to reduce the stigma surrounding recycled products, with emphasis being that something beautiful can be produced out of something that would have otherwise been waste."

 I also had the pleasure of asking them a few questions to get to know more about the brand itself:

1. What is the company's aim?

We aim to produce a sustainable range of handbags and accessories that will change people's perceptions of recycled products. We want not only to be a sustainable business but also a business that is recognised in the fashion industry. Through the use of innovative and contemporary design we want to reduce the stigma surrounding recycled products, with emphasis being that something beautiful can be produced out of something that would have otherwise been waste.

2. Where/How did the inspiration behind this unique concept come about?

The concept was born while I was studying Fashion at University. I was working on a project that centred around innovation. We were encouraged to explore unusual materials and interesting pattern cutting. The recycled rubber inner tubing was one of the materials that I found. I knew immediately that I wanted to work with it and finished uni with a collection of accessories made from the rubber. I really saw potential in the idea and hence moved on to pursue it further.

3. Were there any challenges that have risen along the way?

I think the biggest challenge was and still is getting people to accept the fact that the material we use is rubber. A lot of people are surprised and sometimes mistake it for leather. It is a new, quirky concept and it will take time for some people to get used to it.

From L-R: PVC & Rubber Purse // Square Envelope Clutch // Small Purse

Prices range between £20 to £60 Reclaim Bags also trade at Spitalfields Market in London every Friday!
What are you waiting for? Start saving the Earth one bag at a time (: To find out more, head over to www.reclaimbags.co.uk

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