Bag Lust

Oh Shopbop, why do you tempt me so?

Tory Burch Perforated Logo tote

Botkier Valentina Metallic satchel 

See by Chloe Peony Double Function bag

Rachel Zoe Morrison tote

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Nylon Taryn bag

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Bag Lust : Anya Hindmarch Nevis Tri Colour Leather Tote

$995, available at shopbop.com

This colorblock leather tote bag features two patch pockets and a logo charm at the front. Raw edges and double leather handles. Interior features 'BITS & BOBS' lettering at zip pocket.

* 13"H x 13.5"L x 6"D.
* 7" drop from handles.
* Leather: Calfskin.

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Leopard On My Mind

COACH Madison Ocelot Op Art Sophia Satchel $298

Of late, I've been thinking a lot about leopard print bags.
Today, I stumbled upon this Coach satchel by chance, and guess what - it meets almost all of my requirements for a bag.

Short handles : check
Additional strap : check
Mid-sized : check
Leopard print : check, check check !

The only drawback for me is that it is made of fabric, which is something I try to avoid when buying bags because I'm convinced that something will spill on it somehow/somewhere; or it'd fall into a puddle of water. Otherwise, it's a fun bag that would be perfect for the weekends!

Also available in grey/black

Images from www.coach.com

Bag Lust

I have such a crush on this bag !

LeSportsac designs are typically very colourful, which can make it difficult / limiting when it comes to co-ordinating with your outfits. I think this design has just the right level of cuteness without being too kiddy. It would look perfect with jeans for a casual Friday; or with shorts for a lazy weekend. 

'Heart Of Gold' Everygirl Tote

It's also available in other styles such as :

Small Weekender

Pouch

Vintage Clutch

Cleo Cross-body bag

These two designs also caught my eye.

'Pearl Lightning' Small Weekender (love the colour!)

'Volley' Large Weekender (if I played tennis, I would totally get this!)

Bag Horror

FENDI Beaded leather baguette with water snake and metal fringe, $2,830

No matter how I look at this bag (eyes closed; eyes open; upside down), I cannot begin to imagine how it got past the drawing board, went into production, and made it onto the shelf. It looks like a crazed animal !

Imitation Is The Highest Form Of "Flattery"

Most of you would know this by now - that the Anya Hindmarch bag which resulted in queues rivalling McDonald's Hello Kitty craze is officially sold out, as it states on the Anya Hindmarch website.

While I was out shopping at Far East on Sat, I saw not 1, not 2, but 3 people carrying the above bag. It got me a little curious, and I began to wonder if there were copies being sold. After all, fake LVs and Guccis are easily available, so why not a fabric bag?
A simple search on the Net turned up this rather surprising result .



Interestingly, I later saw this bag being sold in one of the Level 1 shops. It says, "I'm a Zinc bag" (Zinc being the name of the shop)

Rather cute eh? At least they didn't do an outright imitation. You can get it for $44.90.

Lustworthy Item Of The Week

I am in love with this bag!

Yves St. Laurent Rive Gauche tote $1795

Summer Essentials From Abercrombie & Fitch

(L) $39.50 (R) $49.50

(L) $39.50 (R) $59.50

(L) $39.50 (R) $49.50

(L) $29.50 (R) $59.50

Off To The Beach

Here's a cute, cheery straw beach bag by Oscar de la Renta. I love the colours, and the simplicity of the design.
However, it costs a whooping $2000.

I reckon that could be the value of about 2, or 3 beach holidays.