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Style Your Lilly & Jude Bag

How to Style Your Lilly & Jude Bag: Summer 2025 Edition

Kerry Atterbury | 20th June 2025
How to Style Your Lilly & Jude Bag: Summer 2025 Edition
Three bags. Endless summer adventures. Whether you’re off to a festival, hopping on a plane, or mooching through a market—these beauties have you (and your essentials) covered. Built-in wallets, secure zips, hands-free styling… oh, and they look pretty fabulous too.

Sun's Out, Bags Out!

Festival season. Holidays. That weird British summer where it’s 12°C in the morning and 28°C by lunch. Whether you’re jetting off, dancing in a field, or just trying to look like you’ve got your life together in the heat - your bag should be pulling its weight.


Enter: The Tiny Harriet, The Starburn, and The Shelly – three bags that are small but mighty, perfectly styled for sunshiney days, and smart enough to handle your passport, sunnies, and snacks (priorities).


Even better? Each one has a built-in wallet section. That’s right - no bulky purse, no digging around at the checkout, no zipped compartment full of old receipts and panic.

The Tiny Harriet: Easy, Breezy, Glam-but-Chill

Bag:

  • The Tiny Harriet by Lilly & Jude

Outfit:

This one’s for the festival goers, day-trippers, and garden-party wanderers. That tropical maxi dress? Floaty perfection. The Tiny Harriet brings in that soft neutral leather, earthy tones, and enough quiet fabulousness to balance the whole look. And yes - your sunnies and passport will fit in there just fine. Possibly with enough room to spare for an emergency snack.

✨ Style tip: Pair with messy bun, gold hoops, and a vibe that says “yes, I’m effortlessly stylish – why do you ask?”
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Tiny Harriet | Blue Leather Compact Crossbody Bag with Integrated Purse | Festival Bag

£85.00 GBP

Tiny Harriet | Blue Leather Compact Crossbody Bag with Integrated Purse | Festival Bag

£85.00 GBP

The Olivia: Laid-Back Cool for City Days

Bag:

  • The Olivia by Lilly & Jude

The Look:

  • Strappy Top & Denim Shorts by Arket
  • Cropped Jacket by Baukjen
  • Trainers by Aspiga
  • Sunglasses by Katie Loxton
  • Bangle & Earrings by DeCumi Designs @Folksy

This look is giving “off to explore the city, probably knows a great coffee spot, will absolutely beat you in a pub quiz”. The Olivia adds a bold edge to this soft neutral palette – that rich tan leather and woven strap is chef’s kiss.

And let’s not forget – this bag has an integrated wallet. So you can zip around town, hop on a train, and grab lunch without needing a separate purse. It’s also got festival-energy levels of security: zipped, secure, and mosh pit ready.

✨ Style tip: Ideal for festivals where the toilets are a trek – no faffing with multiple bags, just grab your Olivia and go.
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Olivia | Tan Brown Leather Crossbody Bag | Rescued Leather Handbag

£120.00 GBP

Olivia | Tan Brown Leather Crossbody Bag | Rescued Leather Handbag

£120.00 GBP

The Shelly: Sun-Ready and Stylish

Bag:

  • The Shelly by Lilly & Jude


The Look:

  • Linen Top & Trousers by Seasalt Cornwall
  • Sunnies by Eco Beach
  • Beaded Bracelet & Silver Bangle by Silver Birch Studio @ Folksy
  • Earrings by Fully Dressed @ Folksy
  • Fans by Toast
  • Sandals by Vivaia

This outfit screams “effortless summer goddess who definitely remembered to wear SPF”. The Shelly is compact, neutral, and hands-free - it's basically the holy grail of summer bags. Wear it across the body or round the waist while you’re meandering through a market, sipping iced coffee, or fanning yourself dramatically.

Yes, it’s small - but it’s bloody mighty. Your passport? Fits. Your sunglasses? Yep. Money? Tucked away safely in the integrated wallet section. Which means more space for spontaneous souvenirs and less need to dig around when buying gelato.

✨ Style tip: The Shelly is the festival hero - no shoulder pain, no bulk, just freedom (and a fab bum bag moment).
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Shelly | Azure Blue Leather Hip Bag | Sustainable Multi-way Bag

£85.00 GBP

Shelly | Azure Blue Leather Hip Bag | Sustainable Multi-way Bag

£85.00 GBP

Small Bags, Big Impact

All three bags featured are handcrafted using rescued leather - so not only do they look good, but they do good too. They’re designed to be worn, danced in, travelled with, and used again and again.

Because who says practicality can’t be pretty?

Don’t Forget:

  • Integrated wallet in every bag = no need for a separate purse
  • Secure zips to keep your money safe while you dance, dash, or day-trip
  • Made with rescued leather = less waste, more wow
  • Handcrafted in Shropshire with all the love (and a bit of swearing, if we’re being completely honest)

So, which bag is your summer vibe?

Let me know in the comments, or tag me on socials when you’re out and about with yours – whether it’s airport dashes, festival fields, or back garden BBQs.

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Until Next Time...

Love & Leather,

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