handbags by Harriet Sanders at Spirit of Summer Fair 2012

I last spotted Harriet Sanders at the Spirit of Christmas Fair last year (it was the yellow Classic handbag that I liked the look of), and she was back at the Summer Fair with some new designs: Tie clutch, Matinee Bag and Matinee Purse (left to right) in pretty palest pink. Harriet's bags are handmade from ethically produced leathers, which are incredibly soft - and she lines the bags in constrasting coloured leathers. If you need a handbag for summer outings and parties, you cannot go wrong with The Classic bag - you'll like the soft leather, curved design and (for me, crucial) over the shoulder strap - the difficulty will be choosing which colour.

The Tie clutch and the Dicky Bow clutch are made using recycled ties, so each one is unique

fantastic orange suede lining

some Matinee Purses

The Classic - I do love a good turn-catch on my handbags, and I like this design! Inside this slim bag there are three internal sections, and two smaller ones - very handy if you are like me and cannot find your keys, purse or oyster card amongst all the other 'essential' stuff you carry around.

purses and keyrings

Messenger bag - new for this season - which has shoulder straps and a long cross body strap. Again there are three compartments inside - this bag has good capacity!! (essential in choosing the right handbag)