‘CRU’-ising through life with my wonder bag
SEQUINNED, embellished, vintage, metallic or leather – you name it, when it comes to bags I’ve owned them all.
Apart from, the perfect day to day bag, that is.
A bag which isn’t showy but simple and elegant. A bag that will let me get on with my busy life, easily.
Something that is understated, beautifully made and does the job. Carrying my items from a to b safely and leaving a little room for some extra stuff, for when I embark upon some last minute shopping. (You know how it is!)
The older I get, the more quality is beginning to really appeal to me and practicality. Walking around with a toddler in tow is tricky (!) so it’s safe to say I need all the spare hands I can get these days.
Finally, luckily for me, I think I may just have found the most wonderful bag that ticks everything on my ‘day’ bag list.
Folks, welcome to The Rivington from CRU. A bag that does everything that I need it to.
CRU is a fabulous new leather handbag label which I think is set to become really popular.
Why? Because all of the bags are individually crafted and handmade by skilled artisans in Portugal. By a talented family of just three, in fact!
All CRU bags take around four hours to complete and are made from real quality, full grain vegetable-tanned leather that ages magnificently whilst lasting a lifetime.
These bags truly are special, not bags to throw around or dump nonchalantly down. No, they demand much more care and respect than that.
Every stitch is absolutely perfect and honestly when you look at the bag up close, the quality of the craftsmanship just blows you away.
You certainly don’t get this love or attention to detail on the High Street that’s for sure.
The Rivington is a really super tote. Practical, simple and goes with everything.
I’ve worn it with jeans and dresses. To pop to the shops or go out for a day with Elsie. And on all occasions it hasn’t let me down.
Inside, there’s a handy pocket for my phone (the first bag I’ve ever come across which has a phone pocket big enough to ‘house’ my beloved Samsung Galaxy Note! Yes!) and a simple zip pocket in which I keep my keys, emergency tablets and lots of bits and bobs.
It’s also incredibly versatile.
For not only is it the perfect kind of bag for modern living, it also expands too! Yep, a nifty well thought out zip on either side of the bag, allows you to use the maximum space to your advantage. Genius!
As a freelancing, blogging mum to a toddler, you’ll not be surprised when I tell you that my zips (on the bag) are always open. What can I say, a full life demands a bag with room for expansion!
I’ve become really attached to my Rivington bag since it arrived a month or so ago and I have a feeling that we are going to become firm friends over the coming years.
The Rivington retails at £190 and in my humble opinion, really is a worthwhile investment for any hard working woman on a mission.
Please do check out the rest of CRU’s wonderful collection. These are most definitely bags that can help you go places.
I can only now hope that this lovely label, which takes such care and pride in it’s products, will also do the same.
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Special offer!
Annnnnd, if you love the bag as much as I do, I have super news for you! The wonderful team at CRU are offering all of my lovely readers (that’s you guys!) a special discount.
Simply enter the code CRU15PIH20 at the checkout to get 20% of all orders. How fabulous ey? You really have no excuse. ;-)
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Thank you CRU for my beautiful, beautiful bag. I will cherish it.
With love,
Kate
This post is linked to #FashionFriday and #AllAboutYou
Oooo this lools like a fabulous bag just perfect for lugging around all the bits and pieces that a mama/blogger needs to hand – but in such style too! I love leather bags – so much more durable and you’re right that the perfect bag goes with everything. Will definitely be checking this brand out x
It’s gorgeous isn’t it Michelle? The kind of bag I reckon I’ll still be using in my fifties and beyond. Such timeless classics, I’m sure you’ll love them x
Oh, oh, oh I love handbags – I daren’t look at the website – my husband might kill me ;)
Haha! Do it anyway Laura! :) x
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Katie! Love the photos, they make the leather and stitching stand out very well. We’re delighted you’re enjoying the Rivington so much!!!
It was my absolute pleasure! I truly adore the bag and am so thrilled you love the pics as I really tried my best to capture the incredible craftsmanship and quality of the bag. :)
Stunning bag! I host a link up every Wednesday (still live), it would be great if you could stop by :)
http://www.sydneyfashionhunter.com/
Thanks! Will try and pop over!
Love this, so effortlessly chic and adore the shots with your cat, how did I not know you had a cat! Thanks for linking up to #fashionfriday x
Her name is Poppy and she is quite the diva (!) but totally adorable. :) x
This is such a beautiful bag, and having checked out their website, they really do look like bags which will last a lifetime and age elegantly. Just my kind of thing! xx
I knew you would love them Zaz! The quality is incredible x
…and thanks for linking up to #AllAboutYou darling!