Joan Didion by Juergen Teller for Céline SS15

Céline, Céline, Céline.

Forever one sneaker lead step ahead of the rest.

Although, something tells me not even the devoutest of Philo-Fanatic saw Didion coming.

'Breaking the internet' after, oh let's see - six days into the New Year; Phoebe has once again proven that the prêt-à-porter design house are still as enviously simplicit and in-vogue as ever.

 An ad campaign that confirms intelligence will always remain at the height of fashion?

Ladies, we'll take it.

Aymeline Valade by Boo George and Havana Laffitte for Vogue Japan Jan 2015

Makes sliding off those skinny jeans look almost sexy...

Give us a minute guys.

And so as the law of Universal Balance states...

If you are so much as to pilfer a bag of Brazil nuts whilst intoxicated, then the Universe will rob you of a Comme des Garçon classic right at the scene of the very same crime. 

Carelessness and cosmic principality have resulted in an unwelcome awakening to my current state of 'Stale-bag Syndrome'. Whilst some lucky Central-liner is about to have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year with their new found goods; I have come to the conclusion that my arm could do with some sweeter tasting candy.

Small Tan | Shearling Large | Black Strap

But at a time when the high-street is in an annual state of consumer overload and Polyvore has become known as Poly-so-unhelpful; what else can a bag-less lady do but turn to social media for a little Depop-ing and InstaShopping?

London-based but appearing on news feeds the world over; Ante Memoria is a label new to the scene only just this year but is already expectant to become a well known name amongst minimalist aficionados.

Brainchild of London College of Fashion MA student and 'one to watch' Jessica Wakeman; the brand produces a line of ready-to-wear, simple but beautifully hand crafted clutch bags, that not only look good with your everyday wardrobe but I'm guessing even better strategically placed next to a soya mocha.

Nothing wrong with that...

Promising myself never to be so negligent with my belongings ever again; my order for the small shearling Open Ceremony-esk number arrived with its very own message of thanks and a slightly subliminal 'drink responsibly'.

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