First on my wishlist was a Balenciaga handbag, known for their high quality, super soft leathers I've been lusting after one of their handbags for quite some time! But which one to get?? Ever since they released their iconic "motorcycle" handbag in 2000 they've been on my radar, but it wasn't until I spotted the mini "City" that I knew I just had to have one in my collection!

In the end I opted for one of their seasonal colours, as a brightly coloured handbag will inject a welcome pop of colour to any ensemble and elevate a simple outfit to a whole new level! Of course there are those who will say it's better to stick to safe colours such as black or beige when investing in a designer handbag to ensure you get lots of use from it, but I find it's actually better to go for something a little different! Not only will you find that far fewer people will end up carrying the same bag as yourself, but an unusual colour is something that will really make you stand out from the crowd and turn your bag into a real talking point!

So after much consideration I went for the giant 12 gold mini city in colour "Jaune Citronnade", the perfect mix of an acidic yellow with just a hint of sorbet lime, it has to be THE perfect summer shade!

The mini City may seem at first glance to be too small to hold much but in actual fact I find I can easily carry my umbrella, purse, cles pouch, credit card holder, travel pass case, lipstick, iPod, nail file and hankies! (Or on a sunny day I ditch the umbrella in favour of my Balenciaga sunglasses!)

Next up from my designer haul is a piece from Chloé! Some of my regular readers may have noticed on Instagram I've been obsessed with my Chloé mini Paddington handbag of late, well I've been hoping to add to my Chloe "Paddington" collection and I was lucky enough to come across a stunning "Paddington" key charm on Vestiaire! I thought the rich chocolate brown leather would act as a nice contrast against the stone colour of my mini Paddington handbag and would look super cute as a handbag charm!

It's super soft lambskin leather is just so gorgeous and the classic design of this particular wallet is timeless, I just know it will remain a star piece in my collection for many years to come!

I hope you've enjoyed checking out my latest purchases, and don't forget to check out my Instagram to see how I'm styling them with my everyday outfits!