Ah another year older and another birthday not celebrated due to the pandemic. I don’t miss it too much because (thank goodness) I’m an introvert. But I realized that I haven’t properly celebrated a birthday going on 3 years now. Two years ago I was recovering from a C-section in the hospital and last year we had just entered lockdown. I guess it just gives me an excuse to spend a bit more on my birthday present to myself than I normally would— probably fool’s thinking but 🤷🏻‍♀️. So what did I get? I got myself this medium Valextra bucket bag from Matches (a UK department store). It was my first purchase from them and I was really happy with their fast shipping and beautiful packaging. I don’t think I’ll be purchasing from them anytime soon but if you see something that they only have in stock, I 100% recommend them.

Anyway I got this bag because I was missing my Celine Sangle that I sold a long time ago. Before having Emi, I never really needed such a big bag. But nowadays it’s nice to have something that’s a bit larger that’s not a tote bag. I miss the look of the Sangle but I definitely don’t miss the weight of the bag (it was sooo heavy—especially the smooth leather version I had). I also don’t miss checking every single outer pocket for my phone because I couldn’t remember which one I had stashed it in. With only one outer pocket (in a lovely contrasting brown color) I always know where my phone is. Also navy and brown forever 🤎💙🤎💙

Anyway not too bummed about my bday. I don’t want to think that the pandemic “ruined it” twice lol. Some years you just have small quiet birthdays with your immediate family and there’s happiness in that too.

P.S. I’m doing a small giveaway of a new 14k lariat bracelet from Quince over on Insta (ends tomorrow midnight).