Most of you know that except for my favourite little Be Mine mini which I use for an errand at least once a day, I tend to favour large, statement handbags, which I often carry around half-empty.

My two current favourites are my large black glossy Hug Me and my Purple Crash Take Me Everywhere. For those who are still trying to choose an autumn bag, here are my thoughts on my two current favourites:

My Hug Me

..is the larger size in black glossy, but this style works in all colours.

Why I like it: I love its shape. The black glossy leather is so light and yet thick and soft. It hugs my leg and keeps me warm when I wear it messenger style, which feels almost comforting.

What I use it for: I use it as a day bag, although it is large and most people would probably prefer the regular size. One advantage of this size is that it fits very comfortably on my shoulder and makes the ideal carry-on bag for my frequent travels. My mobile phone is particularly easy to access in this bag because it sits right at the top next to the zipper.

Progress so far: I get stopped everywhere I go - people seem to love the shape and way it hangs quirkily. The central zipper makes it very secure, whilst the two outer pockets make it easy to find my tube pass, which I am always losing.

My TME

…Aesthetically the Take Me Everywhere is the opposite of the Hug Me. Tall and elegant where the Hug Me is short and cute, like two close friends of different statures. My love for them is nevertheless equal.

Why I like it: The TME is probably the lightest bag I own. It has a good strap drop and a soft rounded handle, making it easy and comfortable to wear both on the shoulder and the arm. The magnet and drawstring feel very secure. I would love this bag in any colour but I chose the purple crash because although I love all the colours we are using this season, it is so unique.

What I use it for: Literally everything! It is a great bag for looking chic at the office, and even better, it works after work as well. The secret inside pocket is perfect for my magazines.

What to wear it with: Dark and wintry and actually fairly muted except in bright sunlight, this dark purple may actually be better-described as plum. It looks best teamed with all shades of grey and black.

Progress so far: There is just one warning attached to any bag in this colour - don’t buy it if you mind attention, because you will have to put up with at least one person tapping on your shoulder in the street to ask you where you got it.

As one of our regular customers said recently “I didn’t think I could love a bag more than my ‘Love Me’ but my new Take Me Everywhere is something else”.