Bagllerina

At The Amazing Blog we don't tend to feature many fashion items, as our dear readers will already know, we tend to be more into our beauty, food and pet products. However, this one fashion item really stood out and we think it is a fab discovery.Bagllerina are an essential to every woman's wardrobe i.e. a good pair of ballerinas that come with a matching carry pouch. And to be more specific, at The Amazing Blog we're in love with these as they're luxurious, elegant and very comfortable Bagllerina  are most definitely a timeless, practical and on-trend accessory.

"Bagllerina" is an amalgam of two words: ballerina and bag - they're beautifully finished and handmade in 100% soft nappa leather. Bagllerina are just the perfect accessory to throw into your bag for an evening out - if like me, you're anticipating tired feet from hobbling around all day/night long in your 8" heels. Not only do these pumps fold-up flat but they all come in a coordinating stylish leather pouch can be used as a purse/evening bag - very practical for carrying around your keys, phone and other make-up bits as well.

Bagllerina offers three outdoor styles in many different colours: "Gorgeous" a low-cut model, "Daily" with laces and "Liberty" without laces. They even offer "Cocoon" to be worn indoors and designed with a foam cushioned sole for optimal comfort. Bagllerina is practical, compact, feminine and high end. If you wish to  splurge on quality footwear (we say 'cost per wear' is always a good barometer!) And if like us you totter around in heels all day then these are a must. We at  The Amazing Blog we can't recommend Bagllerina enough. Our Executive Ed is now the proud owner of a black nappa pair and is now swanking around the office in them (not that we're jealous or anything grrrr....!)

You can purchase Bagllerina direct from their French website - the outdoor range retail at 129€ and the indoor at 69€. OR you can find a selection on Style-Passport for £110

REdiscover RE!

Working at The Amazing Blog can often involve long and laborious hours in which we rifle through numerous press releases trying to find a spot of inspiration. Often is the case, however, that new companies are producing the same products, simply re-done and re-branded, with little to distinguish them  from everything else on the market. And so coming across RE at the end of a very drawn-out day was certainly a nice surprise.

Founded in 2003, RE is the brainchild of fashion designers Simon Young and Jenny Vaughn and its conception began in a small converted workshop at the back of a filling station in a small market town called Corbridge. And as a measure of its prestige, RE is soon to be taking up permanent residence in Liberty's, one of London's most celebrated and distinguished department stores.

Drawing inspiration from their travels across the globe, RE caters for a huge cross section of customers, offering a unique array of finds and treats. They sell anything that corresponds with their idea of what is beautiful, “not precious or prescriptive, differentiating ourselves by offering the unexpected in unusual combinations making us unique,” says Jenny. They are both fans of utility, both old and new, small runs and mass production alike; they also sell cared-for second hand pieces like garden tools, lighting, textiles and furniture, because they are functional and still work. In addition RE stocks recycled and fair trade products and their own exclusive range designed in house under the REgd. brand.

From recycled cardboard animal heads, to rose oil soaps and seaside biscuit cutters, RE's collection is as eclectic as they come; no doubt a contributing factor to what promises to be a successful collaboration with Liberty, who are famed for their use of a plethora of unique and global brands. The historic and much loved Liberty store first opened its doors in May 1875 solely selling hand-woven Mysore silk imported from India, thus taking on RE was a natural choice. Available both online and in-store from mid-March.