Pretty Polly

***UPDATE***
Since publishing this post, I submitted photos for this Polly for authentication and was told that it was, in fact, fake. Now, I have owned my fair share of Mulberrys (and handled even more) and I usually can say with some degree of confidence when a bag is a fake - just by seeing pictures. I have never handled a fake Mulberry that I didn't straight away identify as such. Just goes to show: always pay by Paypal, £5 well spent and you never stop learning!

I will leave the rest of the post as is, as all the features of the bag will be exactly the same in a genuine model! 

I keep coming back to the Polly Pushlock range. There is just something about the style that makes me think 'grown up chique' and 'quirky' at the same time. Besides that, the shiny grain leather is lovely and the various styles are actually really practical for different occasions.

This one is the tote in Midnight and could be a perfect work bag, if you aren't in desperate need for a long strap.

It's instantly recognisable by its quirky feature pushlock!

...so let's have a look what fits in!

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Granny Chique Purse

I've always had a bit more than just a soft spot for the Mulberry Polly range. There's something about that pushlock that feels a bit granny chique yet functional. The leather of the bags and purses is shiny grain, which is lovely and full of character, yet very robust. I had the small bag in conker for a while and only sold her on as I had simply not used her for quite a while. I was also a tad worried about hitting little M in the head with the rather heavy lock. (But that's really more of a reflection on my clumsiness than the bag.) 

This purse is the smaller/French version. I love the compact style, you fit so much into a small space! The only downside for me is that you can't leave the coin compartment open, whilst rummaging through the notes/receipt section. (Again: hello clumsiness and lots of spilled change...)

Anyway, a truly charming and gorgeous piece!