One can only dream...

Okay, so I told my bf one night that I wanted a Chanel Flap bag.  Yes, I wanted one.  I wanted to own a 2.55 Lambskin Black Chanel Flap bag badly.  I thought I was as crazy as the way he looked at me in my pursuit to owning one.  Vintage, pre-owned or new --I didn't care.  I wanted the end result of me having one of those precious babies in my hands and ownership.

I've heard it all before, people that have told me 'there are ways of having the bag without the eye-gauging prices' they say, referring to the ever-more popular timesharing that you can pay for the time you have it and then send it back.  Would I really want to send the Chanel Bag back once it was in my possession? that would take considerable will-power let me tell you!

So I set out to find ways of owning one without the traditional 'all in' bankrupt or selling my soul (much less, my first born).

I really thought that my sanity had gotten the better of me when i tried rationalizing lol.

Enter Purseblog...it's like a choir of angels harmonizing in tje background and the clouds parting! If you are a Chanel fan and tip-toeing on the border of 'to buy or bot to buy' then this is the blog entry for you.

5 Reasons to Own a Chanel Flap Bag

Bag of the Day!

To expand on my shoe of the day (which I was planning on doing every friday, but I got lazy lol) I decided to feature bags that catch my eye--not because they're celebrity worthy, but for their style and function.

Today's bag of the day....

Salvatore Ferragamo Frame Bag from the Resort 2011 collection.

Eva Longoria was spotted with it everywhere...The nice size allows to handle it like a carryall bag, but it's stylish enough to use for date night as well!

Guess Spring Accessories: Mauritius collection

Mauritius Handbag collection from Guess

Absolutely love!  Weave patterns, always on trend for spring. 

 

Bag-tacular!

Yes, that title was lame lol...i just suddenly thought of Hugh Grant in 'Two Weeks Notice' saying 'belt-acular' lol.

I recently bought a new bag from Aldo (which at some point this year, i swore i wouldn't do anymore) which i found to be both cute and practical.  It still fails by comparison to my LV, but it will have to do for an everyday bag.

It fits most of what I was able to pack into my LV, though with less space afterwards.

I do love the multiple compartments, one in the back where the bag flap is...

One big one in the middle..

...and a flap in the front, for all my non-sensical receipts.

I also quite like the hardware details in this bag, as I have always been attracted to the details in a bag that make it unique and stylish.

It has an easy metal twist lock...It was the last in the store and so I took the display which had a few scratches...

The one feature that I liked about this bag the most? The fact that it had both a handle and a strap.  It's nice to have the option of having both the strap and the handle...

I love both my higher end bags and lower end bags.  They both serve their purpose, although I'm noticing that I have little use for so many trendy bags as I barely use them anyways.  Practicality and style top my needs in order to buy a bag.

Leather me up!

...err--for travelling, i mean.

I love to travel--in style...Who doesn't?

I feel more secure when I don't have just any old flimsy dollar store thing that I lug around when travelling.  I've tried the so-called substitutions, seen the XS Cargo luggages (not that i'm dissing that store, cause I still love it, just not for certain items) and even bought the dollar store containers that spill all over once you get to your destination.

It's not worth the time and effort!

I love this genuine leather Danier Leather Weekend Duffel bag, which I have in black (seen here in white) thanks to my bf.  It was supposed to travel with me to NYC this fall, but alas it wasn't so.  In any case, it's still a great investment for a frequent traveller.

It's got great features:

• Two ways of carrying - top handle and a shoulder strap
• Pockets - I can never get enough of them! It's a great way to stay organized, I say.  4 in the front, and one in the back.
• individual pockets inside for cell phone and other knick-knacks (if you're like me, you'll fully use them!!)

Santa Baby....Can I have an LV?

Okay, so I was a little naughty this year... I am still hoping that Santa would be kind and at least humor me about my wishlist haha..

I absolutely LOVE my LV speedy bag.  It's not the most expensive nor the most stylish, but it gets me around and carries all that I need to get through the day.  I am appreciative =)

So with that said, here are others that I would wish for santa to put under my tree lol (or what I may get someday)

Galleria PM - from LV website

Berkeley - from LV website

SC Bag Monogram - from LV website (sophia coppola collection)

Eva Clutch - from LV website

 I am inlove with the craftsmanship of Louis Vuitton.  I admire quality work that withstands time.  I carry my speedy with pride--not because of the brand name--because it is made well and I know that someone's hard work went into manufacturing the bag.  I love bags, and excluding big investments like a house or car (which are duh--obviously great investments) I think that investing in a good quality bag that pays per use is just maah-velous!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Fired up!

I am so lovin' this Nine west bag--practical yet chic!

Soo lovin the name! lol.  'Fired Up' Medium Clutch

I've always just stuck to the shoes and hardly ever buy the bags, but this was such a steal!  Regularly $95, it was reduced to 40% the last ticketed price--$69.99.  It's great cause it's leather with gold hardware, perfect as an evening bag with a secret larger compartment!luvs!

 I had bought a bag from Aldo several months back in seattle in a camel colour (which this bag is also available in) that looks almost like this, but smaller.  Its a cute slouchy clutch that doesn't have a firm shape so you can stuff alot more than you could with a dinky tiny box shaped clutch! lol.

 I am so lovin the hardware.  Gold is my fave type of accessory hardware, wether it be for jewelry or bags, I'm more of a gold toned gal.  luvs! 

I have fallen inlove with this bag! Pretty and yet practical, I can finally bring a bag that fits my stuff yet looks pretty enough for a date night out!

Ode to Birkin

I am lovin' my new bag!

I recently purchased a bag from Aldo, somewhat Birkin-esque and in beautiful camel colour...I am sooo inlove with this bag!

It is called the Cyphert - $45.00 (CDN)

I love the details they have put into this bag, the tassel at the front, which with the strap in the front (for deco purpose only!) gives it that Birkin-ish style to it.  It also has a longer strap, just in case you get tired of holding the bag.  Very smart and very in at the moment, I say!

The image is in the red which they call rust, which I absolutely adore!  I bought the beige colour, but I just love the style that I may end up getting all three colours! lol. 

I love that it is big enough for all my stuff, and yet sophisticated enough to bring me from daytime at work to night-time social hour! .luvs.

Quest for the double C's.

So my quest does indeed continue....I am determined more than ever to get those coveted double C's.

 lol I am not getting any augmentations! ....I am talking about the Chanel 2.55 bag!

I am inlove with this bag...really.

I kid you not, there is no other bag in the world like this shoulder bag.  I have searched and scowered the stores to find something that is comparable, if not by the size and shape then by the quality and timelessness of the piece, and it's ability to transition from a day to night bag-- with space to boot!

I have the same affinity for this shoulder bag as I do with the birkin top handle.  I simply adore beautifully made bags.  There is no comparison.

I don't expect everyone to understand though....I don't have the same love for shoes, at least not that much...

Don't get me wrong, I have lots of shoes, it's just not the same love that I have for good quality bags.  There is craftsmanship there that is lacking with bags made in a factory in the tens of thousands, in weird, un-natural fabrics such as PVC(which by the way, smells awful) or pleather(ugh, like I'd like to carry a bag that's the same fabric as the clothes of a dominatrix!?)...I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but to me, nothing beats a nicely made bag that is going to be a great investment piece and will last.

My heart flutters when I see one of those bags...It's love at first sight!

more mustard please!

beats:: maniac - girlicious

OOTD:: my house clothes...aka my old highschool PE uniform! haha

fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my laptop =)

Okay, so a few entries back, I mentioned that mustard yellow is such a hot colour for this spring/summer season.

I have since collected a few items that I've fallen inlove with that will add some *POP!* to my wardrobe =)

CLN (Celine) Sandals in gold *LOVE!* It's soo cute...Bought in the Phils (unexpectedly!) while I was perusing for a bag to buy, I am luvin the cuteness of these 'cinderella-esque' vibe! It's perfect for the warmer seasons, comfy slip-ons and a lower heel for a less painful night!

I simply love the colour of this bag! It's big but that's how I love my bags! J'adore! the colour is bright but it's burnt yellow so it's not so pastel-like....It fits my most essential of goods and is stylish...Found at Forever 21 =)

Wasn't I just talking about a pop of colour for simple bland coloured linens? I love love love this colour for linen shorts...It's just screams sunny weather! it's a nice alternative to the normal cream or white that's so common...It also came in a hot pink colour if you prefer the pinks!

I love my weekend mall jaunts...They provide hours of window shopping pleasure, plus when I'm lucky like I have been the last few months, I can find some great finds at the mall that will just add some life to my wardrobe!

The last two items were below $15 from forever 21 by the way, so you don't have to be rich to have style!

Happy Shopping!~*

I am lovin' multiples!

beats:: hm..nothing really...drawin a blank =\
outfit of the day:: ugh, it's one of those days..don't even ask!
fave fashion accessory of the day/moment:: my bed!!! lol.

Happy Monday darlings!!~*

It's gloomy, but one must always try to bottle up some sunshine to keep one company during days such as these!

So lately I've been on a quest to find the perfect multi-purpose bag.  Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore my LV bag because of it's multi-purposeness in my life! I just thought that because it's such a fave bag of mine, that I'd lessen the wear and tear of time, and use it abit less for the more worthy occasions =) at least until I get another LV...or Chanel!

I have yet to find the perfect bag that can take me from travelling on vacays, to just running errands around town.  Yes, i am a picky girl when it comes to bags...I love the multi-faceted use of a well-made, aesthetically pleasing bag.  So you can imagine how picky I will be about this everyday bag!


So on to my latest purchase! lol.

The Trokey Bag from Aldo.  It was $29.98 (CDN) on sale too! great deal.

Okay, so normally I don't just buy bags on a whim...Actually to be fair, I didn't buy this on a whim either.  You can ask my cousin, but we almost ran out of minutes for the parking meter cause I couldn't decide!!! lol.


I find that it works for my needs at the moment.  I say that because my mood about bags change as much as I change outfits in a day.  I have different needs according to the day, and for the last day, it's suited my needs.  I find that it feels abit too big for leisurely shopping, but works perfectly as a work bag, overnight bag and even for running errands where you'll need your hands free for some of the time!

I haven't quite taken it to the skies yet, but hopefully pretty soon it will get its chance....I do like to travel in style, and it's beautiful brown (synthetic, yes i know ladies, synthetic) leather skin is a classy, timeless bag that doesn't go out with the seasons.

Recently, though my eye has always gravitated to the pricier, well crafted bags (i find they are sort of an investment) I have been buying the less expensive, more practical versions, in order to get more quantity than quality.  It's only recently that I've interchanged bags for every outing i've had.

I guess sometimes quantity with a bit of quality isn't so bad ; )