How embarrassing!

My last blog post just brought back a lot of embarrassing memories of me looking for my keys. Way before the CarrieMe key finders came along I’d been on a few dates with this guy I really liked and when he walked me back home disaster struck…. I couldn’t find my keys!! I tried reaching into my favourite huge oversized bag in the most lady like way possible a couple of times to no avail so ended up with all the contents of my bag on the floor before I finally found them.  Not the prettiest of sights.  Lets just say he didn’t ask me out again!

Another rather memorable moment was when I returned soaking wet and furious after a trip to the local Tesco’s.  It was still pouring when I returned to my car laden with shopping bags and armed with an umbrella, but as I rummaged around in my bag in vain for my keys, I let slip one side of the flimsy plastic bags, and the whole thing crashed to the floor including the yummy looking bottle of Merlot which I’d bought for a cosy dinner that evening!  Double whammy when I couldn’t find my keys, as I returned absolutely drenched and without the Merlot, I was not popular when I got home.

A friend of mine had a similar experience with the rain but I think hers trumps mine any day. She was taking a team of wealthy VIPs round a property they were interested in investing in, but unfortunately returning back to the office, she had completely buried the keys somewhere in the depths of her bag.  Frantic searching whilst trying to look calm and collected just did not work.  She ended up emptying the contents of her bag on the floor and trying to hide the most cringe worthy items left over from a heavy week of partying. How she managed to close a deal with those clients is still quite a shocker.

Let me know your embarrassing key stories!

Love Carrie xxx

Can't find your keys in your handbag?

Do any of you girls share my taste in bags?

Having told you all of my favourite handbag designers, I now want to share with you why my CarrieMe handbag accessories are perfect for all you bag lovers out there.

My CarrieMe accessories aim to be practical, working hard to save you time and effort whilst still looking equally as fabulous as your bag.

As mentioned in my previous post, large bags are in this season, especially those from the Fendi and Mulberry collections, designed so that there’s a lot of room to carry everything, but equally a lot of room for your keys to get lost in.

In light of this, I would like to introduce an accessory that I think will be a godsend.

The new CarrieMe key finder is perfect for keeping your keys safe and easy to find at a moment’s notice, whilst adding style to your bag like an elegant charm.

Watch this video to find out more and to learn how they work.

The key finders in the video are from the Classics range, which as you just saw come in a range of colours and styles that are perfect for any occasion. There’s shocking pink for those girly girls, sage green for serene fashionistas, papal purple - which is the latest trend off the A/W catwalk, indigo blue the colour of Kate Middleton’s engagement ring.... and of course cranberry red, charcoal black and argent silver work with all handbags, especially those from my previous post.

If you look closely, all the CarrieMe Classic bag hooks and key finders have my signature, tactile aluminium face which reflects an understated, yet irresistible shine.

If you like any of these accessories you can find out more about them on my website - http://www.carrieme.co.uk/

Love Carrie xx

Introducing CarrieMe

I’m so excited to be starting this blog and look forward to sharing with you my inspirations for design, as well as fashion and business tips and lots more.  I also hope you’ll share your thoughts about the world of design, what inspires you and of course your favourite handbag and accessories!

To introduce you to CarrieMe (http://www.carrieme.co.uk/), I would like to tell you a bit about me, my influences and my story. Besides experiencing lots of hard work, laughter and excitement, there are several other things that have helped me to build CarrieMe and first of all is my love of travelling.

An explorer at heart, I have lived from a young age all over the globe in India, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Europe, as well as travelled extensively around Asia and South America….

This has fuelled my love of colours and cultures which I want to share with you through my accessories line.

Being a Londoner at heart has also influenced the CarrieMe brand... as one of the fashion hubs of the world and I am very privileged to call it home. I love it that I can just walk down certain streets to see the latest fashion trends on ‘real’ models, whether it be Portobello Market (near the office), Soho, Oxford St or Bond St. 

They say that the city of London never sleeps and neither does fashion or style, so naturally, some of the most stylish trends are born here. The translation of fashion from the catwalk to high street takes about 9 weeks so we’re much more trend-savvy, which is another thing I love and can’t wait to share with you through the CarrieMe brand.

Well, I hope you guys agree and would love to hear your comments.

Its been nice getting this on paper, online, well you know what I mean. I hope you’re enjoying it and I can’t wait to share more.

Love Carrie xx