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. Tula Violet Ladies Small Framed Blue Leather Purse; 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