Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Eco Bag










Ascension leather tan bag ❖ Top Shop coat & dress

Usually when I hear the words 'eco' or 'ethical' when it comes to clothes and accessories, my mind switches off. I seem to have some pre-conceived idea that the style and design are not going to be particularly exciting. And yet, when I discovered Ascension, I realised that this does not have to be the case. The design of the garments appear to be simple and stylish, with some great basics and great detail. The overall look of the site is appealing to me also, always important with the plethora of sites out there.

I had been searching for a while, for an everyday bag that could be worn with most colours and that would be big enough to hold my dslr camera, without being too big that it would encourage me to fill with lots of unnecessary junk. This is the perfect fit, resting snugly under my arm and is a simple style with some nice details. It is the kind of good quality leather that I think will get better with age, the leather will soon soften to become even more slouchy and worn. It doesn't hurt also to know that it has been made fairly and in good working conditions.




I have been nominated over at The Lovelies, please vote for me!

28 comments:

♥Lola said...

That's a really nice bag :)

janettaylor said...

Coool bag, darling! I have a same color leather bag, but my piece is a vintage bargain. :-)
Gorgeous find!

Xx

Haute World said...

I had the same stigma about eco brands not necessarily being very fashionable. In France it's impossible to find, the UK, Scandinavia and Germany are a little better at it. Love your bag! Such a great roomy piece and the leather looks great... you're right, I think it will look better with age!

claire eloise said...

the bag is very nice, the colour is so soft and adaptable with outfits. i know what you mean about eco fashion, it is normally awful and the websites not organised properly. good find!! xx

Maria@chicisimo said...

It´s a super cute bag!! I´m going to check their web!! xx

Senorita Fashionista said...

Lovely bag, looks stylish, soft and what a wonderful size!
xoxo Jolie

daisychain said...

that is one fab bag!

Elaine said...

That bag is amazing!! And that i great it's eco-friendly.


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Em x said...

That bag is just gorgeous. Your hair is so amazing x

swiftreverie said...

Beautiful bag - good find! Check out this ecobrand. They have some lovely stuff!

http://www.equaclothing.com/

Becky said...

Lovely! Love the colour and button detailing.

Dream Sequins said...

That bag is beautiful-- and I love that it's eco-friendly, too! BTW, congratulations on the IFB blogger spotlight. I congratulated you already, right? Or am I totally off my rocker? It's been a very blurry blurry month. And I can't believe NY Fashion Week is around the corner! xx

Electro Geisha said...

really wonderful color :) looks so soft

Style Eyes Fashion Blog said...

A very lovely bag. I love that Ascension is makling ethical and eco fashion so accesible and affordable. I also love the designer ranges at People Tree.

Kashaya said...

I love that bag, it looks great! I'm looking for something like that myself.=)

Rosie Unknown said...

Lovely colour! It looks super soft.

Ms. B said...

Wow I love that! The color is great and it looks indestructible!!

Katie said...

This bad (and yourself!) so STYLISH x

K.Line said...

Oh, I love this SOOOOO much. What a beautiful piece.

StuddedLilly said...

its a very beautiful bag girl! i can see it can be a everyday bag easily

xo

katrina said...

that's a great bag, even better that it's an eco-brand. i've been looking for a similar bag myself in black. i want a structured bag with compartments and big enough to hold my dslr.

Vicki said...

Fabulous bag!! i love your photographs :)
magpie-girl.blogspot.com xo

Death Wears Diamond Jewellery said...

gorgeous bag! a little odd thou, using leather in an 'eco' line? you're too gorgeous thou!

*Valentine* said...

This bag is gorgeous.
Simple but chic, and the color is seasonless. (is it english? Seasonless? lol)

mwah

cat said...

i voted for you ;-)
xx cat
CiTiEs of B

stephanie renee said...

I love this bag, good find!

Lets_go_find_a_Rain_beau! said...

The bag has a great colour & looks really soft.

Oh, and of course- I voted for you

;)

S*

Hanako66 said...

wow, it is quite pretty!