iCandy Emilia Review

B Loves: Great, luxe bag

Arriving in a branded box and its own fabric slip cover, this has the luxe look and feel of a designer bag. Inside the pouch, a stunning patent leather navy bag is revealed and it is very, very shiny. If you like the patent look, this is a nice take on it and the colour works really well and is a refreshing change to black. The straps are just the right length for you to either hold it in your hand or hook it over your arm and you could hang it on the pushchair, too. There is a removable long strap too if you wish to put it over your shoulder or across your body. On the front are two small pockets, one which has a faux buckle but is actually really easy to open and close with its popper. Just behind that is a zipped pocket, great for keys and your phone. In the main part of the bag are two compartments. The front one has a good space for baby’s clothes, toys and so on plus two elasticated pockets to hold smaller items and two further pockets. The back compartment holds a changing mat in the same classic cream as the bag’s lining and has two clear plastic zipped pockets to hold wet and dirty items. One of these poppers into the bag, so you could change them when you get home – one in the bag, one with the laundry. There are two further small pockets here and an insulated holders that could be used for cups and food containers. There are nice details, such as a Stella McCartney-style circular button on a small loop with the iCandy logo on it and chunky gold hardware. Also in Ivory in Patent or in Ivory and Black in leather at £250. The Emilia has been inspired by actress Emilia Fox and the collection has been exclusively designed for The Lullaby Trust with £10 from every ‘Emilia’ going towards support for bereaved families and help to promote expert advice on safer baby sleep.