See all the pictures from The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026
See all the pictures from The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

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These outdoor furniture sets will elevate any garden this summer
These outdoor furniture sets will elevate any garden this summer

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The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026 winners are…
The IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026 winners are…

Leonie Corcoran

Real Weddings: Anna and Steve’s intimate Cork city celebration
Real Weddings: Anna and Steve’s intimate Cork city celebration

Edaein OConnell

Social pictures: The launch of the Volvo EX60
Social pictures: The launch of the Volvo EX60

Megan Burns

Page Turners: ‘One Year’ author Susan Bennett
Page Turners: ‘One Year’ author Susan Bennett

Sarah Gill

Natalie Farrell: A week in my wardrobe
Natalie Farrell: A week in my wardrobe

Edaein OConnell

Wedding supplier spotlight: Jo McAteer, Celebrant of the Year 2026
Wedding supplier spotlight: Jo McAteer, Celebrant of the Year 2026

Shayna Healy

How to grow your own edible garden this summer
How to grow your own edible garden this summer

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In Her Shoes: Amber O’Grady, Horse Racing Ireland Ownership
In Her Shoes: Amber O’Grady, Horse Racing Ireland Ownership

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Swap Your Statement Shopper For A Mini Bag


By Marie Kelly
21st Dec 2016

Jason Lloyd Evans

Swap Your Statement Shopper For A Mini Bag

One of the best things about being on holidays is swapping my?big shoppers and totes, which house everything from laptops to ballet flats, iPads to notepads, for a mini bag into which I?can throw just my?keys and credit card and I’m?good to go. Here are the mini bags I’m loving?right now.

This is one of my favourite mini bags right now. The warm terracotta shade is gorgeous and I love the more graphic take on the traditional bucket shape.

Mini leather bucket bag with hoops, Studio, €129 at Zara

This cute crossbody bag is made from raw-cut unlined leather and has hidden magnetic fastenings for a clean and minimal finish. Perfect for when you want to travel light.

Small constructed bag, €69 at Cos

I love the lid opening style of this little satchel-style bag. The blush leather and taupe suede complement each other beautifully and will work just as well in spring summer as autumn winter. This is exactly the kind of stylish alternative bag I like to carry at the weekends when I’m not laden down with “stuff”.

Micro leather and suede shoulder bag, Manu Atelier, €345 at net-a-porter.com

The croc embossed finish of this vegetable leather bag gives it?a lovely textured finish. The gold coloured hardware works beautifully with the rich shade of tan, adding a touch of luxury.

Croc embossed mini bag, €95 at & Other Stories

This gorgeous bag works as a clutch or shoulder bag. I love the rich plum shade and textured suede fabric. It’s perfect for a festive evening out.

Tiny box suede shoulder bag, Little Liffner, €305 at net-a-porter.com