Radley Pocket Across Body Messenger Bag

Everyone’s always talking about being ‘chic’ but how on earth do you become one? There are only so many different designs of bags to choose from and finding one that looks good at the same time as providing that much-needed practicality and robustness is almost impossible.

The Radley bag takes on a double life when it becomes a Radley messenger bag and assumed all kinds of new pockets, straps and available in several colours including black, brown, pick, green. At just £75 for a medium cross body  you can’t go wrong. These are incredibly durable bags made from high quality leather. See other colours and pictures>>

Here comes the intriguing bit…Radley bags incorporate a million extra slip pockets and compartments and colourful spotty design. These well-equipped bags are available in two versions: the medium cross body and the large cross body and each of these is available in several colours black, bubblegum pink, pale green, or chocolate brown, grey, red and creamWhoever said you cant look gorgeous must have been lying somewhat. It’s still very possible to keep your sense of style and trendiness providing it’s done with a Radley body bag. Until 19 Oct 2008 at House of Fraser on checkout enter AUTUMNTREAT08 to Claim £10 off plus FREE Standard Delivery on Radley bags

Stunning Radley Shoulder Bag

When it comes to handbags convenience is a big issue. You might be looking for one that requires no carrying (i.e. a cross body) while you’re out and about. Perhaps you would prefer one with a lot of pockets, or one which is quite rigid and will stay on your shoulder easily. See other colours and pictures

Luckily for us ladies there’s a huge range of just those bags, which come under the ball-park of Radley bag. We say ballpark because there as so many of them, and that’s a good thing. The Radley messenger bag also known as the ‘Pocket bag’ is probably the most practical of the whole collection, as it fits across the body, is made of smooth (easily cleaned) leather, has two zipped pockets and an adjustable strap. It’s similar in style to the Prada messenger bag, just with a more modern design. You can also get it is a whole array of different colours, and two different sizes so it’s pretty much customisable. It’s a slightly more sporty-looking bag, but the Scottie dog Radley tag softens it all up and the leather makes it look very chic. This is the kind of bag you could wear with jeans and trainers and still look very much the part. No wonder Radley bags are so popular here in the UK.

One bag that we sorely miss from the Radley online collection is the ‘Millie’ Radley tiki shoulder bag. It is cute, rounded black, pink or white leather, with a gorgeous flower and wooden bead keychain/fascinator around the handle. We’re not sure why it’s been taken off, but for one in a similar size but an even cuter design try the soft leather ‘Hylda’. It’s also got a lot of pockets and a sturdy wooden frame at the opening, which you can feel under your arm and are very unlikely to drop. It might be a little more expensive than a Millie at £185 but it’s worth every penny.  Available now at BagsDirect – up to 20% off with this link