Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2015 | Page 63

Single strap zip top bucket style in cream: Small £99, large £110 Twin strap bowling style grab in tan: £169 Single strap zip top bucket style in lime: Small £99, large £110 Small twin strap snake print tote style in beige: £125 Bag a Spring fashion item! Y ou can make or break an outfit with your choice of handbag – so it pays to invest in a statement piece that has bags of quality and style. Over at The Old Smithy in Godshill, you’ll find colours, designs and shapes to suit every occasion, all from the popular British heritage brand Smith and Canova, which has a growing worldwide customer base. Established in early 1990s,when handbags were becoming THE must-have fashion accessory, Smith and Canova collections are found in some of the UK’s top department and independent stores. The Leeds-based company has built a reputation for great design and attention to detail, and its designers develop new collections each season, with inspiration from their travels around the world sourcing fittings, new leathers and materials to create new and exciting collections each season. Styles are always practical as well as eye catching – in fact, several styles have been so popular and versatile that they have continued through the seasons …the only change being seasonal colours so that they work with your wardrobe. Check out this Spring’s all-leather range at The Old Smithy, where you’ll find a whole range of bags and purses in classic black, tan, navy and cream, plus some bolder and more vibrant colours that are right up there with the spring and summer trends. Flapover purse with zip section in tan: £49.95 Twin strap Bugatti style grab in white: £110 Twin strap bowling style shoulder in black & taupe: £165 Flapover purse with zip section in beige: £49.95 Snake print cross body bag in beige: £125 Small twin strap Bugatti style bag in navy: £85 www.visitilife.com 63