Miller & Jeeves purses

What could be more lovely than these purses from Miller & Jeeves?

 I first came across this Oxfordshire-based company about a year ago, and the tan Aubrey purse accompanied me on my adventures in New York (see here).

I am now the happy owner of an Aubrey purse in beautfiul soft red leather, and the smaller Elsa Mini. Both the Aubrey and Elsa Mini purses are made from strong leather that looks good and will wear well.

I just love the Sam Browne stud.

I like to pack a lot into my purses, and if they can't take everything, including at least one lipstick, then they don't last more than a week in my bag. The Aubrey has done well - I've got a few credit cards and many store loyalty cards, plus a purse for small change (mongrammed, from Mimi Berry - and currently on sale) and my oyster card holder (from Selina Cheong). And my Clinique Angel Red lipstick, no longer available in the UK, but the best true red lipstick I've ever found.

 aerial view

Miller & Jeeves: Wallace card pouch

These little Wallace card pouch by Miller & Jeeves is just the ticket - big enough for credit cards or Oyster card, or for keeping little bits of jewellery safe when you're on your travels. It's available from Boticca -an on-line boutique that stocks a lot of designer-makers from around the world worth keeping your eye on - and it comes in this brilliant red colour.

More posts on Miller & Jeeves here and here.

on a spree to New York - travel essentials

My spree would not have been possible without these travel essentials - this sounds a bit like a sponsorship deal, but I really mean it: I needed bags 'n' purses to keep all my stuff safe, and what better to take than British-made things, that are beautifully handmade out of quality materials?

I also wanted to prove to myself that it's possible to travel without those v. handy but v. ugly bits of gear made out of nylon.

(1) navy Mimi Eric handbag;
(2) Mimi Teddy tote bag for guidebook, swag and waterbottle, made out of waxed cotton;
(3) an Aubrey clutch-purse by Miller & Jeeves for my passport and ticket,
(4) the most lovely well designed luggage tag I have found anywhere also made by Miller & Jeeves;
(5) a Rachel Orme Venus purse for my $$$ (reduced to just a few cents by the end of my stay);
(6) and a polka dot silk scarf from the Linen Press to keep warm against fierce aircon on the flight and brisk breezes in the first few days.

Miller & Jeeves

I've just discovered the lovely Miller & Jeeves, an Oxfordshire based company that makes purses, clutches, bags and belts. Miller & Jeeves are an excellent example of the kind of designer-maker that I search for when I am on a spree, so to speak - contemporary design, traditional techniques, quality materials, handmade in Britain. If you want to buy any of their wares, contact Miller & Jeeves directly, or check them out at Not On The High Street.

Oo, navy pigsuede clutch, with pink tassle. V smart.

Cute little Flo purse

Aubrey clutch purse - available in range of colours, also available with an internal pocket (credit card sized)