Arlington Milne high-end giveaway worth $329!

This giveaway is now closed and a winner has been chosen! Vanessa won with this great comment: “Because I would be so grateful firstly. Secondly, I have bags, but seemingly none big enough to carry my kids’ jumpers, toys, matchbox cars, lego and snacks because obviously no one else has bags or pockets or hands for that matter, or the wherewithall to remember them in first place. Thirdly a Coles bag is fine in Coles but not the best look anywhere else. Lastly and most crucially, the premium look and feel of Arlington Milne would, by osmosis, transfer its inherent chic to me, and I would no longer just be a woman who ‘carries’, or ‘schleps’ or ‘lugs’, I’d be the one that ‘totes’. Just like in a catalogue. I’d probably tote with one arm and raise the other one to flag down a passing taxi, whilst smiling and doing a little half leap at the same time. Wearing ballet flats and a headscarf too. Probably.”

Congrats and thanks so much to everyone that entered! Original post follows:

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Now if you were watching my manic Facebook live the other night you would have seen that I was working on a fancy pants giveaway for you guys by the fabulous Australian company Arlington Milne.

Now I do love a good business story especially one run by a couple of local birds who are having a crack and doing a bloody good job of it.

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Arlington Milne launched in 2010 after founders Louise King and Rebecca Elms were in search of an affordable leather bag that was design focused, classic and timeless. Tired of all the buckles and heavily branded products on the market, the Australia design duo set out to design the perfect handbag.

Arlington Milne’s first range was hotly received and Louise & Rebecca have never looked back. Having launched thirteen ranges since 2010 across the seasons – Arlington Milne has grown from strength to strength, with the range expanding to include wallets and ladies accessories.

They cracked it big time in 2015 when Oprah chose Arlington Milne on her FAVOURITES THINGS 2015 list. And let’s not forget in 2016 when they gave away a beautiful blue wallet for a lucky reader at the BabyMac Long Lunch! Oprah/BabyMac you know, samsies.

Now they have something for one of you! A high end fancy pants TOOOOOOOOOOOTE.

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From their Spring/Summer 2016 new arrivals range they are happy to give one lucky reader a PAIGE TOTE SMALL (but you have to say it like tooooooooooooooooooooote) worth a cool $329.95 (your choice of colour of black, tan, navy or tangerine)! Hello! All you have to do is:

1. Leave a comment on this blog post telling me why you TOTES need a new TOTE, specifically this toooote
2. Like Arlington Milne on Instagram which you can do here
3. Like Arlington Milne on Facebook which you can do here

And then before you know it, you too could be looking like this:

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Except probs with some baby spew on your shirt or unwashed hair or a frazzled expression as you get in the car for the 5th time for the day driving your kids around and you swear to GOD you used to have a life of your own. Or something.

So who’s in for celebrating a good Aussie owned and designed business run by a couple of Mums? Me! Giveaway is open from 16th September to Friday 23rd September 2016. You can read the rest of the T&C’s here. Good luck guys, I hope one lucky person really enjoys this gorgeous bag x

Now…Go!

Comments

  1. Beth, I totes need this tote as I’m totes in need of this gorgeous tooooote ? !!!

  2. I recently bought two wallets from Arlington Milne – I couldn’t decide between two colours, so I BOUGHT THEM BOTH! Beautiful pieces. Hence my need for the tote – to pop my Arlington Milne wallet(s) in!

  3. Lauren @fairview_farmhouse says

    Wow! What a fantastic story! I would loooove this tooooote ? The handbag situ has gone downhill following the birth of each child unfortunately, the 5th child was born two weeks ago and I’m currently sporting a cotton on charity bag as a handbag. I would love this beautiful bag to call my own!

  4. This is the funniest! I was just thinking how I have the choice of two bags at my place (both broken). One is now without a strap as it broke at the performing arts night I was running the 6yo to. This one I’ve been hanging onto since before the kiddos so it’s about 12yo, and already had a lining replacement (by me, because who does that? I really mean it does anyone know?).
    The other bag is just as sad. It’s a hession napsack kinda old school bag, hand-me-down (thank you my sister xx). I do love to use it, not exactly on point fashion wise, but It was going fine…until the zipper started skipping a tooth here and there.
    I left said bag with the hubby and bubby and went off to have a CAT scan (as you do), when I came out he had fixed it. By fixed I mean the actual zipper piece had been completely destroyed and was in three pieces. To be honest I didn’t even ask how. Because well, why? Dissapointment though. I probably look a little like a hobo, but I haven’t actually checked.
    This is the bag that gets used at the moment, as it’s the only one I can still sling over my shoulder whilst carrying a Bub and holding two other hands.
    What was the question again?

  5. Oh this is so gorgeous! I need this toooooooote because for Christmas two years ago I was given the only nice bag I’ve ever had, about 2 months later it got spewed on my eldest. This is probably too much info, but she’d just finished eating a massive bowl of Weetbix and if you know how hard Weetbix is to get off any surface you can imagine what it would do with a soft leather bag. No cleaning place could ever fix it. So I’ve been back to my $15 H&M bag ever since.
    So in the 40 years of my life I’ve only had a nice bag for two months.

    What a fab company!

  6. I have lusted after Arlington Milne for so long – their bags are just perfect – stylish, glamorous and so so so gorgeous!! And then my love grew more as I realise that this tote comes in the most gorgeous navy – I have been searching for a navy bag for so long – one that was leather and big enough to accommodate my essentials and it appears that the quest may be ending!!! Would love this bag to complete my spring wardrobe!!!

  7. I totes would love this tooooooote for toting round Europe with. It would be a fab and fashionable place for passports, water bottles, half eaten pastries (who am I kidding? I always eat aaaalll of the pastries), and kitschy souvenirs!

  8. I haven’t used a proper bag in years owing to the child rearing gig. A hand bag would be insufficient in space but that beautiful looking tote looks a perfect size. I could still stash a fee nappies and wipes in it. Just finished nursing the baby so slowly sewing myself a new wardrobe that doesn’t consist of nursing tops. A grown up tote like that would make me look almost like a grown up.

  9. There is not much to say about why I need one of these stunning bags, except to say that I am still carrying around a daggy nappy bag which I bought before my now 4 year old was born. My whole wardrobe needs a refresh and this would be the most amazing start. Beautiful.

  10. I totes need a new bag, because this one is just hard to pass! I have only ever owned faux leather tan bags, and with Summer coming up, my wardrobe desperately needs a new handbag.
    A tan bag was on my Summer Shopping list, and this looks like it would feel as good as it looks. Off to go check out the fb page…

  11. Vanessa Baldwin says

    Because I would be so grateful firstly. Secondly, I have bags, but seemingly none big enough to carry my kids’ jumpers, toys, matchbox cars, lego and snacks because obviously no one else has bags or pockets or hands for that matter, or the wherewithall to remember them in first place. Thirdly a Coles bag is fine in Coles but not the best look anywhere else. Lastly and most crucially, the premium look and feel of Arlington Milne would, by osmosis, transfer its inherent chic to me, and I would no longer just be a woman who ‘carries’, or ‘schleps’ or ‘lugs’, I’d be the one that ‘totes’. Just like in a catalogue. I’d probably tote with one arm and raise the other one to flag down a passing taxi, whilst smiling and doing a little half leap at the same time. Wearing ballet flats and a headscarf too. Probably.

    • Vanessa! You are the winner of my TOTE! Congrats! Loved your comment and know you will enjoying toting around your tote! If you can shoot me an email ([email protected]) with your full contact details and what colour you would like I will arrange to have it sent to you! Congrats again x

  12. I totes reaaaaaly neeeed a new toooote because i have been using the bag i have for the last 6 years… it gross falling apart reipped compartments inside and yuck….sad really and this tote would totally be needed soooooooooooooo much and i need it pleeease….

  13. Sarah Bramley says

    I totes need a new tote! Beautiful bags and a gorgeous story what more could you want!

  14. I love Arlington Milne! I would love a new tote as I had a baby 5 months ago and have been using a nappy bag for a handbag ever since. Whilst it’s not a bad looking bag, it’s no where near as nice as these deeeevine toooootes! Would love to have something new for me, as everything I have bought for the last 5 months has been for the baby.

  15. Gabs Howlett says

    I need this new toooooote as my current handbag lining as ripped, so I’m forever losing stuff to an unknown place and asking people to wait while I put my hand into said lining….the shame! I also have children and need to carry 15,429 at one time. A toooote would be the business!

  16. Michael Woods says

    I simply need this tooote for my wife, Ivelisse. She has done some much for me and the kids that she deserves a special handbag and knowing her, she would love this design.

  17. I’d love an Arlington Milne tan tote,
    If I had to choose – it would get my vote!
    I’m currently suck in the Mummyland drag,
    And I just want the opportunity to rock a cool bag!
    Soon to be covered in baby spew and poo,
    An Arlington Milne would help a sore vajayjay too!

  18. My current ‘handbag’ is a nappy bag, sometimes I live it up and use a backpack instead (ha!). I’m rocking the ‘daggy’ style right about now.. I’d love a new tote, with one like that I wouldn’t look daggy any longer.

  19. Did you ever see that episode of mad about you where Helen hunts character and sister ended up swapping hand bags. The crazy disorganised sister had all she needed and every situation she won. Helens day was disastrous. All I need is that bag to ensure that my current state of crazy disorganised mess toooooooootally becomes one of calm sanity and style!

  20. Totes need this beautiful tooooooote because I use the same black handbag every day and comic into summer, we all know that we need a little colour. And because despite trying to be minimalist, I still find myself schlepping round with a bag full of stuff – and that’s before the small people insist on me carrying around the transformers, Pokemon cards, snacks and drink bottles. The tote might just make me feel like a stylish human for a few hours a day

  21. Simple…. because I need a new bag and was recently shopping for one both in Australia and the US HOWEVER couldn’t find the right style which was understated with the branding but exceptional quality. So STILL looking. This one will do very nicely thankyouverymuch!
    K x

  22. that bag is gorgeous beth!
    my bag broke on the return journey from qld! … may have had too many things in it!;))
    so I will be needing a new one!
    I love everything about their bags and good on them for designing and selling quality products!
    great to showcase their brand too!
    much love m:)X

  23. The fact is this is the most gorgeous tote I ever did see, and I need it…..not want it, need it!! I’m a Melbourne girl and this is just the right size for a day to day “work bag”. It’s going to fit in my lunch (tupperware full of leftovers), umbrella (gots to be prepared – Melbs duh!), and to pop in the cardy once (if) the sun comes out and delayering is required. As well as all the other handbag detritus that we women accumulate. All while looking tres chic and pulled together – at least I can try to create that illusion!! Did I also mention that I love it??

  24. Soon I’ll be walking the High Line in NYC. The NYC map, subway card, camera and tickets to Book Of Mormon and maybe a souvenir business card from Magnolia Bakery will be tucked inside the tan Arlington Milne toooooooooote. People will stop and stare and say ‘oh I love your toooooote where did you get it?’…..and with pride I’ll say ‘oh it’s a gorgeous brand called Arlington Milne from Australia of course’

  25. Ok, why would I love this tooooooote……Ummm well……oh really, who wouldn’t love it.

  26. I totes need a new tote because my current bag has unidentifiable substances dried into them from the baby/toddler years, and it’s time for me to move on to bigger and better things.

    It’s time.

  27. I need this tote! Totes bad! I have just had my third child and my Mimco baby bag has ripped lining and stains all over it. I want something for me, and me alone. The stinky old Mumco bag can get me through the baby years, but there ain’t no sultanas or nappies or fruit bars going in that beautiful tote! Might need to go order a new wallet to go with…….

  28. I was SO EXCITED when I heard your news during the live video. Who doesn’t love a giveaway!
    I totes need the Paige tote because, well if I’m honest I probably don’t NEED it,
    I love bags, especially leather, and the Paige tooooooote in tan would be a welcome addition to my bag-drobe.
    Thanks for the giveaway Beth x

  29. Oh gosh how cool would this be to help carry my 88 year old mothers panty essentials around and look so posh at the same time ! Bless her she has always had a penchant for classy bags !

  30. I’ve never owned a tote! Just scruffy little bags that don’t hold enough. I’ve come across Arlington Milne before and was totally in love with a camel and white bag they did. Finally saved up enough for it and it was sold out everywhere! That would of been almost two years ago and I still have the same scruffy little bag because I haven’t seen anything as nice as that camel and white one. But I could totes do a tote in this beautiful soft brown so crossing all extremities ?

  31. Mel Champion says

    Oh my gosh the PAIGE tooooooootes is totes gorgeous! Why does PAIGE need to come live at my place? Because she would have so much fun hanging around with me and my tribe. We’d go to so many exciting places – school, kindy, the supermarket and if PAIGE is extra lucky Basketball practise and ballet! Sometimes PAIGE and I would go places on our own – movies, girls night out, drinks with friends!!!! Tote excitement!!!!!! Now a Navy PAIGE is tooooootes what is needed!!!!!

  32. Marie Stocker says

    I totes need this tote because while I recently no longer need to tote around a nappy bag (yay!) I still seem to need to tote around 150 bajillion child related bits and bobs (and a few of my bits and bobs). And I have come to the conclusion that I have no tote that is up to the challenge of all this toting. So if I was to win this gorgeous Arlington Milne tote it would be totes excellent. I bet you totes see what I did there ?.

  33. I would like a nappy bag that doesn’t scream out daggy Mummy bag. Something I can use for work, going out and with the kids!

  34. I toooootes need to get myself an amazing Arlington Milne PAIGE TOTE SMALL so that I can ditch the baby bag and rock the “stylish, sophisticated, modern” mum look.

  35. I need one of these totes because I am toooooooooooooooooooootes daggy at the moment walking around with my 1990s handbag!

  36. Yes, I adore my hubby and yes he means the world to me but if I went out and had to choose between having him or this gorgeous tooooote on my arm….I’d choose the tooooote. P.S pleeeease don’t tell my husband.

  37. I totes need this in my life cos I’m totes over carrying our fugly old nappy bag around. This would be totes perfect for carrying less stuff now the kids are older. I am totes in love!

  38. I totes need a new tooooote because I’m totes over carrying around sports bags with drink bottles in them, I want to carry around a classy tote to hide my totes too many drinks bottles for my little munchkin who one day wants to be a Matilda with a totes hot mum who carries her drink bottles around for her in her totes cool bag 😉

  39. Nichole McKee says

    I soooo TOTES need a new Tote as you just wouldn’t believe the rubbish that’s in my current tote, and quite frankly since I have so many children like 3 at home one at Uni and a Threenager, there could very well be something sticky down there and makes me reallllly scared lol.

  40. I totes need a new toooooote, and I can totes see this on my arm, it will fit snuggly to my bod holding all my charms.

  41. Linley Simons says

    Gawjus! Lusting big time. X

  42. Sharon Johnson says

    Besties due any day now. She toootally has style. She’s having a girl. Totes rock the Pink arlington milne. Contrast her complexion and be sending off vibes like no other mother.

  43. Love Love these Totes, we currently have an SOS situation, after having my two girls and life getting s little more calm , we have gone and had the maybe baby Yikes number three? I’m so in need of a gorgeous stylish tote to use as a nappy Bag, it really would bring some sunshine to my crazy days. Would be super grateful ❤️❤️

  44. Give me a T
    Give me a O
    Give me a T
    Give me a E
    What’s that spell?
    Total orgasmic tote envy!
    Bag love. Yes please!

  45. I currently go between 2 totes at the moment, both bought super cheap, both falling apart and both stained with God-knows-what (smooshed banana, sultanas, tiny teddies and my own tears…to name a few). So I totes need a new tote! Especially an uber pretty one like this one ?

  46. My current bag situation is a five year old Malaysian knock off with all the lining ripped out. Not pretty.
    Would very much appreciate a beautiful new Arlington Milne bag!!!

  47. Every girl needs a nice handbag and one that cost more than $50 which seems to be my go to. to h e a nice big toooote would be great for short trips it can double a lnappy bag without the bulk of one! Perfect when number 3 arrives in January.

  48. Micaela Carter says

    What a gorgeous tooooooote! With a 3 month old baby boy, I am toting around more stuff than ever before, it would be nice to do it with such a stylish bag!

  49. Laura Duesbury says

    I would totes give this tote to my mum who would rock a wild colour with matching accessories in only the way a groovy almost 70 year old can! Nice tote (sylvieloveplum)

  50. I totes need a new tote..two kids under two and I’m ready for something a bit special just for me! I mean my nappy bag is pretty cool but not really great when I escape the madness on my own 🙂

  51. Absolutely love these totes ! I would love to have one for our up coming trip to Europe in January, so I can pretend i have a little bit of style whilst wrangling my family and trying to mumble French phrases very badly with a strong Aussie accent !!! ???!!!

  52. Hi Beth love this tote. I would love it because some bad ass stole my hand bag out of my trolley in Coles two weeks ago. I just turned for a second to get something from the shelf and they, he, or she swooped.
    I was so angry, as I’m usually so careful.
    Cheers

  53. Loving these totes and the colours. I would so love to be able to get one for my gorgeous mum who turns 70 next week. I know she would love one. Xx

  54. Mimseys_place says

    Hiya, happy spring! ??? I would so toooootes love and appreciate a tangerine tooooooooote by the fab Arlington Milne because my latest bag, found for $5.00 at the fabulous Vinnies, is now very uuuuussssed and tired and sad looking ?. And being a mum of 3 lads, I would so love some spring colour in my life, other than blue, black and blah! Thanks ??

  55. Lauren Burke says

    Omg I’m in LOVE with this tote and it looks like the perfect size for toting my stuff, + 2 big kids stuff, + Mr 20mths stuff and all the other bits and pieces ! Hey- do you think the toddler might fit in when he gets tired ?!?! ? It also looks gorgeous enough to swap over to a work bag too… Multipurpose and beautifully designed! Please !! Otherwise I’ll have to sit on Santas lap after the annual kiddy photo and beg him for one ?

  56. Beth I had a semi-shite day today. Gave up my time for the school Grandparents Day to organise the tea/coffee/welcome and found out some old nasties bitched about the program of the day. Far bloody out. Of all the flavours, they chose sour. Anyway I won’t bore you with the details as I’m over it now, but I’m sure you have had your moments when you give up your time willingly (more willingly than others..) and you wonder why you bother.
    I’d like to walk into school with a flash toooote on my should and barge past the Mrs Mangle gossipers, because it would make me feel better.
    Then I’d pack it up and send it tony mate Kimmi B in Melbs because I love her guts and she’s always happy and always ALWAYS doing stuff for others and I’d like to make her feel loved. Because she’s a tops friend.
    TFIF.
    X

  57. Beth I had a semi-shite day today. Gave up my time for the school Grandparents Day to organise the tea/coffee/welcome and found out some old nasties bitched about the program of the day. Far bloody out. Of all the flavours, they chose sour. Anyway I won’t bore you with the details as I’m over it now, but I’m sure you have had your moments when you give up your time willingly (more willingly than others..) and you wonder why you bother.
    I’d like to walk into school with a flash toooote on my shoulder and barge past the Mrs Mangle gossipers, because it would make me feel better. And because: toooote. ‘Oh sorry, did I hit you with my toooote?!’
    Then I’d pack it up and send it to my mate Kimmi B in Melbs because I love her guts and she’s always happy and always ALWAYS doing stuff for others and I’d like to make her feel loved. Because she’s a tops friend.
    TFIF.
    X

  58. Fantabulous tote Beth…great scot I would totaly love to win one..thanks! Oh and Happy School hols with your gorgeous girls…and Frank xxx

  59. Rhea Harding says

    This is an eleventh hour kind of situation! The kids are asleep for the moment, and I was doing a quick check of blogs that will guarantee ease the weary week… and I saw the gorgeous bag & think that sometimes a bag that is a rival to Mary Poppins’ own bag, might do the trick for this tired mumma!! Well, let’s be honest, we all could do with a bag that can stylishly pack up the pieces of everyone’s lives that us mumma’s carry with care! Xx

  60. Anita Andrews says

    I totes need a new tote, as my current bag just ain’t cutting it. Water bottles, nappy wallet and endless snacks have taken over my life and my bag. These clever chickies totes seem to understand what a girl needs in a bag. Good on ya ladies!

  61. I know I’m too late for the giveaway but I just wanted to add that this bag is gorgeous (and I love the embossing Arlington Milne offer) and I’ve added it to my Christmas gift (I’d like to say list but we all know it’s a bloody three page excel spreadsheet!) for my gorgeous Mother-in-law who does so much for us. Thanks for the hot tip!

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