Here in the UK satchels are all the rage. The good old English satchel is enjoying a well-earned resurgence. Within its simple, straight lines it holds years of elegance and breeding. And it is not just a pretty face, it proves as practical and useful as it is handsome.

These new era satchels have left their forebears behind in just one area. They still have the traditional lines, the outside pocket, the sober buckles, the no-nonsense look, now tempered by a range of colours as limitless as your imagination. They come in fiery red, passion pink, sky blue, somber black, and most colours in between. They can suit your mood, your character, your style. They have grown into fashion statements, instead of just classroom essentials. They can polish off your look, from the classroom, to the boardroom, to downtown with the girls.

These satchels have left their one tedious job behind. As well as books, they now carry laptops, notebooks, ipods, ipads , and purses, lipsticks and all girly essentials. They seamlessly go from the workplace to the play place, not missing a beat.

As I see it they have but one drawback. A big drawback if you have to rely on the English weather. Traditional satchels stain. And if there is one thing we got plenty of in England is rain. Imagine getting on your bike, your beautiful new satchel in your basket. It is a lovely day, why would it change? You haven\’t noticed the blackish clouds gathering over to your left. You ride on, your destination ahead, you are on time for your important appointment., all you need is in your satchel. Suddenly you feel a big, fat, wet drop on your nose. You think nothing of it, the sky is still blue ahead. Two minutes pass, another drop and another. You notice a smallish round stain on your satchel. And another, and another. You stop, you look up. A black cloud is coming your way, over taking you. You must find a dry spot, you must protect your satchel. Your perfect day is going to tatters! You have two choices, you will either be late for your appointment or your satchel will be ruined.

Now picture this other scenario. You are on your bike, going to your appointment, making good time. Your satchel is in the basket of your bicycle, or you are wearing it, its strap comfortably cross body. You feel the first rain drop. What a nuisance! But you do not stop. You do not have to stop because your satchel is fine, will be fine whether it is a light shower or a heart-stopping raging torrent. Your satchel will be fine because it is made of faux leather. It is water proof. You go on to your appointment. You are on time and, albeit a little wet, you make it to your appointment without experiencing any set backs.

What an idea! A satchel you can enjoy in all kinds of weather! And it is much more affordable than the traditional leather! A satchel you can enjoy everyday, no matter what Mother Nature has in store for you. I think THAT is a satchel worth thinking about! If you would like your satchel to be the genuine, leather article, there is another option worth considering, why not get a patent leather one? It is the genuine leather, treated to a shiny finish and more resilient to our changeable weather than the traditional leather ones.

Author Bio: Yamina Wood was so interested in fashion, in bags particularly, that she started her own on line store, to share her passion with other like minded people.

Category: Womens Interest
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