Grab a KIPLING bag for an On-Trend Look

People spend hundreds on a designer bag and use it no matter what they're wearing. The amount of people I see accessorizing a black outfit with a BROWN Louis Vuitton bag.....the two don't go!!

Yet, I'm sure these people only have this one LV handbag, due to the cost, so have to use it no matter what outfit they're wearing.

Ladies, we don't need to have designer bags to look fabulous. If we spend a little less on each handbag we can have more than one bag, always make sure our handbags match our outfits, and look sensational.

Kipling bags offer a huge range of totally versatile, trendy bags at great prices. I only have about twenty handbags, backpacks, purses, cases, etc and I never tire of them. I do intend to add to my collection, though!

This is a photo of some of my Kipling products

The Kipling brand's been about since 1987. They originated in Antwerp, Belgium and products are still designed and developed there, even though, in 2004, the company was sold to the VF Corp. VF Corp. own brands like The North Face and Vans.

Originally they designed backpacks for the urban adventurer, but as the brand has grown, so has their range. They've now branched out into clothing and other accessories. Have they become 'designer' themselves now, I wonder?

Kipling now have over 2800 stores in over 60 countries and continue to expand the ranges, although they never compromise on quality.

Every Kipling bag has a monkey key ring attached to it and they've become very popular with collectors. Each different bag collection has its own style of monkey and those monkeys are named after Kipling employees.

* From Kipling-usa.com website

In 2007, Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, signed up to design a range of bags and accessories for Kipling. The 'Fergie for Kipling' ranges were available from September 2007 to Spring 2008.

The image is of Fergie for Kipling's Chic Rocker, Big Talker Large Tote.

Kipling's latest collaboration is with 'Girls From Omsk', a design duo based in Belgium.

Girls from Omsk was established by young designer Valeria Siniouchkina. In 2007 she was joined by Philippe Koeune, a graphic designer and illustrator.

One of their Kipling designs is called "Monkeys Over the City" and depicts the Kipling monkey swining through the urban jungle. This gives a fresh, new vibrancy to the brand and the flouro green monkey looks to draw inspiration from the fashion shades of the 1980's that are so on trend right now.

I've looked in both UK & USA Amazons and found some beautiful classic bags for you. They are just a fraction of the range Kipling have available.

Kipling Sue Shoulder Bag- Special Offer 30% Off

..A classic bag that will last for years to come

Kipling Britt Leather Shoulder Bag
Special Offer 30% Off

Another classic with beautiful detailing

KIPLING KATAN BAG

The Katan bag is really cute and typical of a Kipling design - lots of useful pockets and places to put your gadgets and other essentials!

Kipling Hiker Expandable Backpack

Strong and durable, yet attractive, Kipling's backpacks stand the test of time. Going on holiday, well they also pack down really small!

Kipling Harajuku

This versatile bag goes with many different outfits thanks to all the vibrant colours

Kipling G*RILLA GIRLZ Harajuku Small Shoulder

I love this little bag, the Opal Grey one is especially attractive, with it's silver piping.

Kipling G*RILLA GIRLZ Jive Ziptop Clutch

The electric blue of this wee clutch really makes a statement!

Kipling G*RILLA GIRLZ Hitch Shoulder Bag

Check out the Crazy Monkey version-great fun!