Getaway Luggage

It's coming up to the time when we are all starting to think about what we'll take on holiday with us. With limited weight allowance, for me at least, it's always a dilema how to make my baggage as concise as possible (to make room for all the extras you bring back on the return journey).

I thought I'd start with bags. From airport to night out, you want to take as little bags as possible but still have maximum impact. And of course they all have to match with every outfit eventuality.

Enter the AIRPORT HOLDALL (quite literally).


This Chloe is big enough to carry all your magazines, documents, refreshments and last minute purchases and is structured enough for them all to be easily found (I hate that panic at passport control when you KNOW your passport is in there but you just. can't. find. it.). However, although the perfect investment piece, at £1040, it's not a realistic price for all of us so I found this Warehouse bag for just £40.

Once you've arrived at your destination, one of the first things on most people's minds is sight seeing. You want to take a bag that is hands-free, can be securely closed and also fits all your essentials (map, lip blam, small bottle of water).

This classic Marc Jacobs CROSS-BODY is exactly what you need. And it's simple enough to go with every outfit. If you can't afford the £650 price tag, ASOS do a great alternative for just £20.

Depending on where you're jetting off to, you may have the occasion for a beach bag. This is a no-brainer which needs to be light, durable and ultimately practical. I love Anya Hindmarch's Boat BEACH BAG (£85) but this ASOS one is really similar and a snip at £25.



I could go on listing and listing holiday occasions when you need different types of bags but I'm really just trying to focus on the truely essential.

So finally we come to the EVENING CLUTCH BAG. Petite and glamorous, it needs to store your phone, cash, ID and not a lot else. Another tick box is that it must co-ordinate with your LBD or maxi so block, muted colour is the key. This Nancy Gonzales clutch is a sumptuous deep indigo colour and practical with the envelope closure, however, it's a little steep at £1495. This ASOS feather clutch (which I've had my eye on for about a year) is just £25 and equally as gorgeous.