The Affordable Everyday Bag You Need| And How You Can Win One!

I’m going to hazard a guess that every woman reading this has a handbag. Is it on the floor next to you, hanging on the door, hanging on your arm, thrown onto a table? And yet, I do not write about handbags very often here at Pretty Chuffed – why? Because I find it so difficult to find an affordable yet stylish everyday bag.

My everyday bag of choice has changed a lot since I had children – what once used to be a small tote used to carry my wallet, keys and phone (and maybe a few lipsticks) has morphed into something that also carries toys, snacks, drink bottles, nappies and spare changes of clothes too. I’ve spoken about nappy bags before and how I’m not much of a specific ‘nappy bag’ person – I find them too big and often very heavy. Hence, I’m always on the lookout for a medium-sized handbag, an everyday bag that is light, will be able to carry lots of ‘mum odds and ends’, yet is still stylish. A difficult combination of requirements, it would seem. So you can imagine my delight when I came across the Monaco Hobo from Caramel & Co. Spoiler alert – it has it all!

Enter now to win a Monaco Hobo bag! Simply comment on this blog post (below) what colour bag you would like, and why!

The lady behind Caramel & Co, Susan, started the Brisbane-based label after realising life really is too short. When her son was very young, he suffered a very serious health issue and although he has now recovered,  Caramel & Co is Susan and her family’s way of shouting to the world that life can change in minutes, and to dream big, and believe in yourself.

The Caramel & Co line is all about affordable, yet functional and stylish handbags and clutches that will easily fit into your lifestyle. The Monaco Hobo is a functional everyday bag that will fit just about everything you could want to carry. I’ve tested it out by filling it with my everyday essentials – wallet, phone, keys, nappies and wipes, snacks and drink bottles and as you can see, there is plenty of room (side note: don’t you just love the hot pink lining!).

I love this stone colour as it goes with everything. If you’re more of a black bag person, there is also black, but do check out the navy and hot pink for something different, and to make a statement. The bag itself is a very high quality polyurethane, or vegan leather, as I like to say! It’s absolutely buttery soft and feels very expensive.

The best news is, the Monaco Hobo is currently $59.95 (usually $99.95) – a very special Christmas offer. I’m going to nab a navy one for my mother-in-law, I think she’ll love it just as much as I do.

Today, I’ve styled this gorgeous bag with an animal print shirt dress from Little Party Dress, tan heels and sunglasses. I love how the stone colour brings out the warmth in the dress and shoes. It’s Hannah’s third birthday today, so we’re planning on doing some of her favourite things – playing, eating chips and drinking hot (warm) chocolates. This outfit will take me from breakfast to the park to a dinner with family.

So, do you want to get your hot little hands on one of these gorgeous bags? Of course you do!

Caramel & Co have very generously offered Pretty Chuffed readers the chance to win one Monaco Hobo bag in your colour choice!

To enter, simply:

1. Follow Caramel & Co and Pretty Chuffed on Instagram, or if you’re not on Instagram, like us on Facebook – here for Pretty Chuffed and here for Caramel & Co.  

2. Simply comment on this blog post below what colour Monaco Hobo you would like (stone, black, navy or hot pink), and why! 

Competition closes 11.59pm Thursday 15 December (Brisbane time). Winner will be selected next Friday 16 December, and will be announced Saturday 17 December. Winner must be based in Australia. This is a game of skill, our favourite answer will win.

See the whole Caramel & Co Monaco Hobo range and purchase here for AUD$59.95