I can't believe it's September! With children going back to school all over the country the summer is officially over. I was only staring at the calendar yesterday and realized that this is one of those years when time flies more quickly than usual. I have several friends and family members with birthdays this month so I need to start thinking about their gifts. Do you know someone with a September birthday? Why not give them a gorgeous leather bag or purse in the colour of their birthstone, sapphire. This is a thoughtful idea that I have made use of several times before. Sapphire blue bags are rather unusual and compliment a variety of skin tones. Moreover, blue works well with both summer and winter wardrobes. Check out a few of my favourites below.

1. Large Blue Leather Purse Wallet new Rainbow collection - 11766; 2. Colbolt Metallic Blue 16 inch Fashion Satchel from Zatchels £118; 3. Lecerf Ladies Leather Purse-Blue-Navy Zipped design £72.99; 4.Kenneth Brownne Ladies Navy Italian Leather Briefcase Satchel £108; 5. Prime Hide Soft Touch Ladies Leather Wallet Purse - Blue £21.99

Looking for a extra special gift for your loved one this Valentine's Day? Browsing our excellent range of designer bags and small leather goods is an excellent place to start.

Men's leather wallets

With prices from £9.99 to £90.99 and top brands including Fossil, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein Jeans, Tony Perotti and more, you're bound to find something your Valentine will love.

Ladies' leather purses

Our luxuriously soft ladies' leather purses make an ideal Valentine's Day gift. You'll find a wide range of brands, sizes, styles, colours and designs that will be sure to earn you some extra brownie points this February.  

Leather Kindle & iPad cases

If you are thinking of buying your other half a Kindle or iPad this Valentines Day you're going to need a luxurious leather protective case to go with it. Our Kindle and iPad covers are available in a wide range of colours with prices starting at just £22.

Leather weekend bags

Our selection of designer leather weekend bags for women and men will make the perfect accompaniment to a romantic weekend away. Treat your Valentine to one our chic leather holdalls and step out in style this Valentine's Day.

Happy gift hunting!

Check out the latest bargains in our winter SALE....

Fossil Sienna Reversible Leather Belt now only £31.99

Prime Hide Large Brown Leather Holdall now only £130.99

Visconti Diffusione Antica Toscana 228 red purse now only £35.99

Hansson Colorado Brown Leather Cardholder wallet now only £19.99

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a male friend or family member can be a nightmare even for the most seasoned shoppers. While many of us would love to give an iPad or the latest games console, the reality is that most of our budgets don’t stretch that far. However, a fashion item might just be the perfect solution as browsing our website you will find many small and affordable (yet thoughtful) gifts for guys.

Our online shop is also the perfect antidote to overcrowded shopping centres. You can limit your search by brand, style, colour and price or make use of our Christmas gift finder located on our homepage.

At Just4Leather we believe that a man can never have too many leather accessories. Bags, wallets, hats and belts are vital to creating a unique look and can turn an outfit from mundane to super stylish in a matter of seconds. You can tell a lot about a man’s individual style from these personal touches and Christmas is an ideal opportunity to add a few special pieces to a friend or family member’s style repertoire. Belts and wallets are an ideal starting point but for guys you know really well, bags can make for real shows topping gifts.

Here are a few our top items available in our online shop for under £30...

Anna & Robert Black Leather Wallet from the Urban Style Collection 1515 £21.99

Victor Leather Keyholder from Rowallan £18

Prime Hide brown leather washbag £25.99

Prime Hide zipped brown leather travel planner £24.99

Prime Hide black leather holster wallet £22.84

Soft brown leather Outback hat from Wombat £29.99

Narrow black Spanish leather dress belt £17.99

Designer black Italian leather businesscard holder by Giudi £21.99

Luxury brown leather phone case by Giudi £19.99

Black leather iPad cover with stand by Prime Hide £29

Black leather Kindle case from Prime Hide £22

Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas!

With Christmas only a few weeks away, some of you may be in need of a little inspiration. Whether you are looking for a Christmas gift for your dad, brother, friend or partner, men are notoriously difficult to buy for. You want to give them something really special but at the same time something that is practical and that they can make good use of.

The secret to buying a great fashion present is to steer clear of clothes and trends. It is fine if they ask you for a specific piece of clothing. All you need to do is get the correct size and wrap it up. But if not, you are going to need to think a bit harder.

For those of you who are feeling a bit stuck, you’ll find plenty of ideas below. The wallets, bags and belts will all be at different price points so that there is something for everyone but the main focus is quality. It is important to avoid the latest trends because they change so quickly and the fantastic high fashion item you bought this year may end up in the charity shop in another year’s time. However, if you invest in a quality leather item in a timeless and elegant design, your dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to use it for years and years to come. The look and feel of luxury leather will make them feel good and will make you feel good too for having given such a special and worthwhile gift.

Wallets and Cardholders

Wallets and cardholders make perfect Christmas gifts. If you know that the man you are buying for has had his wallet for a while and it is looking a little worse for wear, why not replace it for them? Men often neglect to replace their wallets because they feel they have more important things to spend their money on. However, if you splash out on a new one for them, you know that it will be a useful gift that they will use over and over again for years to come until someone else chooses to upgrade it for them. A designer leather wallet is also a fantastic fashion accessory that will add a touch of class to any outfit.

 
You will find many different kinds of wallet on our website including bifold, trifold, zip-around, jacket, cardholder and notecase wallets. However, when buying for someone else it is usually best to stick to a basic bifold design. A bifold wallet folds in half, rather than into three, so is one of the slimmest kinds of wallets and will not cause any unsightly pocket bulges. For this reason, cardholders are also a good option. They are designed to hold a few cards as well as a few notes and so a great for business or eveningwear

As well as a wide variety of styles we also stock many different colours. However, when buying a wallet as a gift for someone else it is best to stick to traditional colours such as black, brown and tan so that you the man you are buying for will be able to coordinate the wallet with most of their outfits.

(clockwise from top left) Kenneth Brownne Dark Brown Designer Hide Leather Card Holder wallet Style 4102 £14.99; Prime Hide Quality Black Nappa Leather Wallet Style 3894 £19.99; Ted Baker Spike Mens Brown Leather Wallet £44.99; Bugatti Basic Line Combination Leather wallet - Black (501) £72.50; Ralph Lauren Polo Mens Brown Bifold Leather Wallet £44.99; Braun Buffel Mens Leather Wallet Style 92327 Black £45.99

Bags

As well as a wallet, a quality leather bag is another item that a modern and fashionable man would use every day. The majority of men who have a professional job need to take a bag with them to work. This may be to hold a laptop, important documents, gym kit or a change of clothes for going out after work. You could choose a holdall, satchel or messenger bag, depending on which you think will be most useful, as each of these styles work well with both formal and casual outfits. However, you must make it leather. Leather is practical and classic and will only look better and better over time.

(clockwise from top left) Ashwood Luxury Italian Leather Duffle style Holdall - Brown £199.99; Brown Hunter Leather Satchel by Just4leather £75; Lecerf Luxury Spanish Leather Business - Travel Bag £290.99; Brown Soft Rugged Nappa Leather Holdall 826 by Prime Hide £129.99; Leonhard Heyden Salisbury Luxury Leather Briefcase - Brown £299; Brown Large Hunter Leather Messenger Bag style 848 from Prime Hide £79.85

Belts

Quality leather belts are also a great option for a Christmas gift. They can be used with both trousers and jeans and so will get a lot of use each and every day. As usual when buying for someone else, stick to classic black, brown and tan varieties and don’t forget to find out their size!

(clockwise from top left) Plain Black Soft Hide Leather Belt £27.84; Leather and Fabric Brown Mens Belt from Dice £14.49; Hugo Boss Mens Reversible Leather Belt £84.99; Tan Designer leather Belt from Prime Hide Leather Style 402 £24.99; Reversible Leather Belt by Fossil Style Pheonix £32.99; Brown Full Grain Leather Belt Style Cambridge by Olly's £19.99

To sum up, there are countless numbers of fashion accessories that would make great Christmas gifts but you should focus on timeless, quality pieces. Avoid trend items as they will go out of fashion as quickly as they came in. It is important that you invest your hard-earned cash in something that you dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to make good use of while still looking great. Practicality is essential and you can never go wrong with classic shades of black, brown and tan.

To narrow down your search why not try our Christmas Gift Finder located on the Just4Leather homepage.

The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and you know what that means? Yes, it's time to start buying gifts for friends and family and I won’t be receiving any help.

If it were left to the men in my house no-one would ever get a present. So on top of everything else, I have to spend my evenings and weekends on this seemingly impossible task. If you’re anything like me, you won’t have the time to spend trawling round the shops looking for the perfect gift. However, you’d still like to give your friends and family something more thoughtful than cash or a gift card. So what’s a girl to do?

To save time and money while getting a gift anyone will love, we suggest that you consider one of the many leather accessories we have for sale. From belts to wallets to handbags and more, you are sure to find the perfect gift at Just4Leather. We carry an extensive line of leather accessories from brands such as Fossil, Kenneth Browne, Spanish Bull, Hugo Boss, Visconti and many more. Our site is easy to use and your friends and family are sure to love the quality leather accessories we make available for purchase. You'll also find many special offers that can help you save even more money.

At Just4Leather, we want to make it easy for you not only to buy leather accessories but also to understand the products we sell. This regularly updated blog will keep you up to date on the latest items we have in stock, and it will help you understand the advantages of the different leather accessories we sell. In the run up to Christmas, we’ll also be posting a number of Christmas gift ideas if you’re stuck for what to buy. Check it out on a regular basis to find out what's new in leather accessories.