#NicaInspires: Go Behind the Scenes on our First Ever Insta-Walk

We decided to make the most of the summer sunshine and invite a few of our favourite fashion bloggers along to London’s colourful Notting Hill to evoke upon our first ever Insta-Walk. 

Designer Nica Kim was joined by bloggers @rockonholly @beth_norton @tigerlilyblog and @chloeplumstead for a spot of brunch at the trendy Australian inspired FarmGirl Café. 

Situated just off of Portobello road, it’s a hidden gem for anybody wanting to tuck into some healthy yet hearty food, and its quirky décor is right up Nica’s street! 

Notting Hill is one of Nica Kim’s favourite shops in London, so after finishing our delicious brunch and devouring a few coffees for an extra energy boost, she took us on a little tour around her favourite places. 

From gushing over the area’s brightly coloured buildings to taking that compulsory Selfie where the film Notting Hill was shot, it was a fun filled afternoon in the sunshine. 

Each of the bloggers evoked upon the trip with their favourite pieces from our new trendy Style Edit collection, with items such as the monochrome snake mix Tarybackpack and cool Belita clutch. 

We loved discovering some of Nica Kim’s favourite places in Notting Hill but it was definitely thirsty work in the boiling hot sunshine. So, Nica twisted our arm into ending the walk with a drink at one of her favourite Notting Hill watering holes.

In typical Nica style, the traditional pub was filled with quirky twists and even features mini Alice in Wonderland style mini doors separating each of its rooms around the bar. 

You can still follow our day around Notting Hill on #NicaInspires, and shop our new Style Edit collection here. We hope you enjoy our little social tour, and we’d love to hear where your favourite place to spend a Saturday afternoon is? Simply drop us a comment below. 

How To Style your New Season Bags Like the Bloggers

Sometimes the thought of wearing a new season collection when it’s still feeling very much like winter outside can be rather off putting. So, if you’re lacking some new year wardrobe inspiration, let some of our favourite bloggers be your guide as they style up a selection of our new season pieces. 

today im styling my @Nica_Handbags bag monochrome for my xmas work lunch :) #wiwt #ootd

We had the magpie girl on hand over the festive period showing us how versatile our small Venice crossbody is. From infusing your party outfits with a quirky edge to taking it along to the office as the perfectly compact work wear companion. 

Blogger Honey Pop proves just how easy it is to finish your outfits with a splash of colour during the chilly months, so rest assured that you don’t have to stick to staple tones like black or tan.

We love how she’s teamed our Nikki tote with her bright winter coat, and are very tempted to try the look out for ourselves.

walks in the country covered in checks 💕 #fblogger #pinkhairdontcare #standforsomething #checks #drmartens #christmas

Blogger Sammi Jackson opted for one of this season’s trendiest pieces, our Amelia backpack. This structured piece is all clean lines and roomy interior, and infuses outfits with an air of cool, if we do say so ourselves!

Sammi works it with a pair of skinny jeans, and contrast leather sleeve jacket, finished with

a trendy hat and sunglasses. We love the look, do you agree?

Love how @sammi_jackson has been styling our Amelia backpack? Steal her style at nica.co.uk. #NicaHandbags #fashion #ootd #handbags

A photo posted by Nica (@nicahandbags) on Dec 31, 2014 at 3:12am PST

Don’t forget you can keep up with all things Nica related by following us @Nica_Handbags on Twitter or @nicahandbags on Instagram. 

Where we also love to hear your thoughts about our bags, so why not get in touch and tell us which of our new season pieces are your favourites so far? 

How To Style the Lauren Grab with the So On Trend Blog

Wondering how to incorporate a classic into a colourful summer time look? Look towards the lovely So On Trend Blog who has been showing us how to style our beautiful black Lauren grab alongside a colour pop! 

You can carry as a stylish grab with its single handles or pop on its detachable crossbody strap to increase your different outfit options. How will you be carrying yours? 

   

Why not share how your styling your own #NicaHandbags with us @Nica_Handbags on Twitter or @nicahandbags on Instagram. 

How to Style the Scarlet Crossbody with the Temporary Secretary Blog

This week, we asked the fabulous blogger Temporary Secretary to show us how she’d style our small Scarlet crossbody, and we loved her choice of a smart yet casual outfit. 

Opting for chic cropped trousers, a cute jumper, heels and a statement necklace, our small Scarlet crossbody sat effortlessly alongside it. You can find out more about her outfit over on the Temporary Secretary blog. How would you style yours? 

And don't forget to show us how you're styling your own #NicaHandbags  by sharing your photos with us on Twitter or Instagram!

#NicaPressDay: Get a Sneak Peek at our A/W 14 collection

Did you follow our press day coverage last week? We made London’s Westbury hotel our home for a couple of days whilst we showcased our beautiful new A/W 14 collection to the press. 

We also invited some of our favourite bloggers along, and asked them to get snapped with their favourite new pieces. Amongst the bloggers' favourites, Lily Kitten chose the Lauren grab, Faiiint was bowled over by the cute little fox detail of the Felicia crossbody, whilst LeanneLimWalker opted for a colour burst with Lizzy. 

As always, our forthcoming collection has all been inspired by our Senior Designer Nica Kim’s travels and favourite places. As we revealed sneak peeks on Twitter and Instagram throughout the day, we also spent Thursday afternoon in a live Twitter Q&A with Nica herself and the fantastic The Style Rawr blog! If you missed it, you can catch up by searching #NicaPressDay on Twitter! 

Nica Kim with bloggers The Style Rawr and  Faiiint

We also showed a sneak peek of our new satchel for next season, Katie! What do you think? Will you be trading in your Alicia or Sara satchel for one next season?

What are you looking forward to seeing the most next season? Don't forget to keep following us on Twitter and Instagram to be amongst the first to see all of our new handbags and purses!