MyBag's Pre-LFW Party at The Alchemist, New York Street

Hey,

Last week I got to know some beautiful handbags from one of my favourite online retailers a little better.

MyBag invited a few of us Manchester bloggers down to The Alchemist on New York Street in the city centre to see some key pieces from their latest collection.

The Alchemist is renowned in Manchester for its amazing mixology -  I've certainly had some of the best cocktails in town there! 

The drinks on the evening did not disappoint, as we were greeted with the most gorgeous refreshing cocktail on arrival - Peaches and Cream, which came with a side of prosecco. I'm a big fan of the similar but more well-known Pornstar Martini, even though I'm not keen on pineapple, so this peach-based drink was a dream. 

Above: the beautiful Chyaz and Lauren demonstrating the pour

Surprisingly, the food at The Alchemist was just as good as the drinks! We were treated to some exciting and delicious canapés which included pulled pork bon bons, skewered chicken and cheese quesadillas.

I'd never actually think to head to The Alchemist for anything other than cocktails but after checking out their menu, I'll definitely be going back for food - the brunch options sound especially appealing.

The Bags

Oh, the beautiful bags.

The main event of course was getting to check out some of the beautiful pieces on offer from MyBag. 

The spread of brands carried ranges from indulgent heavy hitters like Karl Lagerfeld, Lulu Guinness and Aspinal of London; to more affordable luxury from the likes of Grafea, The Cambridge Satchel Company and Ted Baker.

The bags on display had a decidedly transitional feel, in pretty shades of pale pink and deep burgundy. Rich burgundy is one of my favourite shades and is perfect for Autumn - my favourite season! 

While I could quite happily see myself carrying any of the stunning bags on display throughout the evening, my absolute must-have would have to be the classic Lulu Guinness lips clutch.

I'm a massive Lulu Guinness fan (my last visit to the store resulted in me having to prise myself away with just an umbrella) and while I already have a patent zip top clutch, I'd love to own one of the designer's trademark lips box clutches.

This one is in a beautiful dark red with a matte finish - the perfect pairing for an Autumnal makeup look!

Which piece is your favourite?

  

My Perfect London Fashion Week Outfit with Motel Rocks

Hello!

I'm not usually one to want to partake in blogger competitions but when I heard about Motel Rocks' chance to attend London Fashion Week, I did a little shriek at my computer screen.

Motel is a brand I truly love and have done for a number of years; coupled with the fact that as a fashion-obsessed Journalism graduate, reporting from LFW would be an absolute dream.

So without further a-do, here's my perfect LFW outfit, with some key pieces from Motel:

My Perfect LFW Front Row Outfit with Motel Rocks by katieafox

I've chosen some great items from Motel. The Foxy (perfect down to the name- aha!) white faux leather jacket with studs down the shoulders has a really cool modern aesthetic and is the perfect throw-on piece for spring. I also picked the Lara crop polo top which is covered with a digital camo print to add a bit of edge and the Star Textured Skinny Pant in black as I'm a big fan of anything high-waisted! Add to this my Jeffrey Campbell Lana boots (which my boyfriend bought me for my birthday from Motel last year), a trusty bowler hat and some silver jewellery, including an awesome cross bracelet by Rock 'N Rose.

I'm sure I'm not alone in desperately wanting to go to LFW- what would you wear if you were?

Love,

Foxy x