The Return Of Dolly

It's been a while since I posted about something I had bought from Dungaree Dolly's.

Truth be told it's a few months now since I last ordered and I've only just got around to posting about it.

So the reason I took so long to post was partly because part of my order was for my sister... and I gave it her without taking a photo first.

But I did manage to get a photo of it... about 2 months ago... my bad.

So without further ado...

Cosmetic Bag

I had previously bought my sister a cosmetic bag and when I was deciding what to order I asked if she wanted something getting. She opted for another cosmetic bag (even though she doesn't use cosmetics). And like last time I got to surprise her with the fabric choice.

I just love how there are random skulls with bows on this fabric... it is very my sister.

Change Purse

Everyone should have something in some kind of animal print...

Large Tote Bag

This bag is huge!

I could probably live in it. (tiny exaggeration there)

When I first went browsing I knew I had to have something in this fabric... the photograph does not do justice to how bright the colours are.

There are other bags that I've got my eye on... but I may have to have a sort through my other bags first (non Dungaree Dolly bags you understand).

D is For... Dolly's Bags!

Yes I have had another delivery from Dolly!

This was my third order from Dolly's Bags - I love her bags as you should be able to tell from my posts on my first and second deliveries. If you don't know about Dolly's Bags already, it is a US company where 'Dolly' hand makes all the bags herself, in a variety of retro fabrics.

I was going to post sooner about this delivery but then I decided to save it for my 'D' post.

The first item that I ordered was the 'City' bag. Which is a cute mid sized shoulder bag. I got it in the fabric 'Rat Pack'. Isn't the fabric cool? Yes it is a bit much with the hounds tooth tissue paper - but the tissue paper's cool too!

The second item I ordered was actually for my sister - she liked the bags that I have and wanted one for herself so I treated her. She decided that she wanted a cosmetics bag... even though she doesn't wear make up.

But she couldn't decide which fabric to go for so I picked it and left it as a surprise.
I can't remember now whether this is a 'large' cosmetics bag or just a cosmetics bag without getting a tape measure out.

My sister likes baking so that is why I chose the cupcake fabric for her. This is another reason why I didn't write this post sooner as I didn't know where she had put the bag so I couldn't photograph it.

My third and fourth items were the same item just made in different fabrics.
They are called 'Rosie Scarves'. Dolly made them as they are easier to tie around your head than a normal scarf. A normal scarf needs folding and tying which can be fiddly whereas a Rosie scarf just needs tying. Simple!

And I love cherry print!

So that concludes the post for 'D'  some of delightfully delicious Dolly's Bags! :-)

Another Delivery From Dolly!

A few months I posted about some handmade bags I bought from Dungaree Dolly - The Wonderful World of Dolly's Bags

Well I couldn't resist for long so just over a month ago I ordered some more. And here they are:

Item Number 1

The first item I ordered this time round was the bag known as the 'Perfect Purse', which is a lovely sized bag.
It took me absolutely ages for me to decide which fabric to get this bag in. In the end I settled for owl print fabric, and I'm glad I did. This fabric is absolutely adorable, even better in real life than I thought it would be. And the bag itself is a lot roomier than it first looks- a bit like the TARDIS, only on a smaller scale!

Isn't it cute?

















Item Number 2

Now for my for my second item I knew which fabric I wanted but wasn't sure which bag to have it made with. Decisions, decisions. The fabric I wanted was onyx damask.

In the end I decided to get a 'mini bag', which you can use as a clutch or to put bits and pieces in your handbag in, so they are easier to find.



Item Number 3

Now item number 3 was a little different this time. I decided to get the family dog a new collar, her old collar was getting a little worn, and in my and my sister's opinions we didn't think it quite suited the dog's personality [my brother had bought her a black collar with metal studs in it].

So then we started a minor argument on which fabric to get. We wanted one of the ones with paw prints and it ended with a 2-1 vote for the dog bones fabric, which has paw prints and bones on it. There are loads of fabrics to choose from, and four different sizes - all adjustable - and we got our dog the medium size. Dolly also makes dog leads...and aprons!

So here is the collar, modelled by the lovely Sophie - who is my adorable greyhound.









I had to chase her half way round the house to get a decent photograph of her and her collar. She doesn't seem to like having her picture taken! I think she's a bit shy...much like me. Well they say dogs end up like their owners, or is it that owners end up like their dogs?

And so another Dolly review comes to an end...I use my previous Dolly items all the time. However with summer at an end I think the sunglasses case will be taking a break fo a while.

The Wonderful World of Dolly's Bags!

To all those who love handbags...this is the review for you.

I've never done a product review before but here goes anyway. I have also never included photos in a post before so hopefully all will go well.
I first came across these handbags via Lisa Freemont - a blogger and YouTuber, who did a couple of reviews on these bags.

So let me introduce you to Dolly's Bags! Dolly makes all the bags herself, as well as other accessories. And I absolutely love them! This is a review of the products I recently ordered from her - but there are lots more styles, fabrics and items to choose from so you really have to check out her website.

The bags arrived just in time as the handles on my current shop-bought handbag are disintegrating - it took me a week to realise that the bits all over my coat were coming off of my handbag.

Dolly's Bags is part of the company 'Dungaree Dolly's' and is based in the USA. My order included 3 items and including shipping time took about seven weeks to get to me - remember the items are handmade - and very well I might add.

 

I was going to film or take photos as I opened the parcel, however I was so excited it took all of my will power not to tear the pretty tissue paper, it was wrapped in, to shreds so pictures of the products will have to do. It was all very well packaged and arrived quickly.

 
Item Number 1
 

The first item that I ordered was the 'Messenger Bag', which I got in candy heart print fabric. The original lining colour was baby pink, however I asked that the purple pin dot lining be used instead - purple is my favourite colour if you hadn't already guessed!

 

I love this fabric, it is very brightly coloured and eye-catching. I can't wait to use it.
Being short of stature I asked Dolly about adjusting the strap length and she very nicely added an adjustable strap to bag for me. =)

The bag is really well made and stitched together. It feels as though will last a really long time.


Item Number 2

The second item that I ordered was the 'Bella Bag'. This bag is very very cute, and I ordered this bag in black cherry print fabric with red confetti lining. I have a slight obsession with cherry print fabric, I also have an obsession with Mary Jane style shoes but that is a different story entirely.

The Bella Bag will hold a lot more than it's exterior suggests, which is great. I'm a little sick of carrying around a bag that looks like it is the size of a suitcase, just to accommodate everything that I carry around with me.

Both bags have a magnetic closure on them and internal pockets.

Item Number 3

The last item that I ordered was a sunglasses case. I had been looking for a case for my sunglasses for some time. I wanted to prevent my glasses getting scratched or damaged in my bag, but all the cases I had looked at were plain and to put it bluntly...boring.

Of course I had to get it in black cherry print fabric - I also own a black cherry print dress and headband, so all I need now is cherry print shoes for a complete outfit!

My favourite sunglasses are quite big but they fit in this case perfectly.

I will carry Dolly's business card with me wherever I take these bags so that when people ask where my bag is from, and they will, I can hand them Dolly's card.

I may never buy a shop bought handbag again...unless there is a sale on! ;)

The only problem I have now is deciding which bag I should order next...and how soon is too soon to put in another order! =D