Last week I was invited to join my friend Elaine at a Designer Handbag Evening. I was in 2 minds whether to go. €90 for a designer bag with ‘slight faults’ seemed to good to be true.

I argued with myself for a couple of days… I’m not into fake handbags, I gave that up when I hit 21. Anyway my curiosity got the better of me so I went along with my last €90 before pay day!

When I first went in and spotted the Gucci bags laid out I wasn’t sure what I was in for, they didn’t look authentic but the Chloe bags on the other hand were fantastic. Immediately I got attached to a gold Chloe bag however after holding it for a good half an hour I decided I against buying.

I was enjoying helping the other girls with the tough decisions of Marc Jacobs or Miu Miu. When I fell in love, a Jimmy Choo Saba bag had been buried under the pile of bags.

Jimmy Choo Saba Bag

I txt my other half and explained that I’d found the ‘one’ but felt a huge surge of guilt & again attempted to justify the purchase. Infact if I had gone home without a bag Brian would have asked me if I was feeling ok!

So after much posing in the mirror, I handed over my €90. Now I’m no expert on Jimmy Choo however from the smell of the bag, and texture it seems like real leather. The bag charms or bag jewellery, whatever you want to call them however aren’t in the best nick. Some of the black on the heavy charm is chipped off.

Jimmy Choo Saba Charms

Genuine or not, I am very happy with my purchase. Its the right colour to go with everything I own, the size is perfect for work or lesuire & as I found out yesterday I can even fit my laptop in it.

It was a really lovely way to spend a Wednesday evening. Lots of new girlies to chat to and discuss handbags & designers. Would love to hold a designer handbag night myself soon so if anyone is interest please let me know.

Mwah