Chanel Holiday 2011

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My fave will be the small lambskin flap bag and quilted lambskin cuff.

Some goodies from the Longchamp store visit today

It is already December and it is now the year-end/xmas sale season!! Panic attack happened almost everyday whenever I saw my coveted items were on sale. And today is not an exception. I saw this ads in the newspaper in the morning and was wondering whether the bags that I liked would be on sale (and whether they were still available). What a coincidence that I had an appointment in a place that was close enough to a Longchamp store and I successfully managed to visit sneak out to the store *big smile*

And for sure I did not leave the store empty handed....

My Longchamp shopping haul today:

• Planetes medium short handle in hazelnut brown
• Le Pliage wool stripe in grey
• Veau Foulonne leather pencil case in cinders red

Honey, can I get this 'pumpkin' Victoria tote bag as my late Halloween treat?

Image from NAP

Image from NAP

Image from Wikipedia

Victoria Beckham Victoria Tote in Pumpkin-Black Leather

Description from net-a-porter.com:
Victoria Beckham's expertly crafted signature tote gets a vibrant color-pop this season with this statement contrasting black and pumpkin leather design. Play up the mood-enhancing hue by teaming with shades of camel and chocolate brown.

Pumpkin and black leather, matte finish, two top handles, internal zip-fastening and pouch pockets, light-gold hardware, feet, fully lined in nude leather. Zip fastening along top. Comes in a dust bag. Leather: Buffalo.

• Weighs approximately 3.5lbs/ 1.6kg
• Width 16" / 40cm
• Height 11" / 28cm
• Depth 7" / 17cm
• Handle Drop 7" / 18cm

Price: GBP1,729

source: www.net-a-porter.com




Although Halloween is over, I really adore love this pumpkin (what a halloween theme colour!!) tote bag from Victoria Beckham. It is a structured bag but the buffalo leather looks soft enough. So I guess the bag can slouch beautifully when someone wears it. The style is very classic yet it conveys a strong minimalist look. The use of 2 tone leather in contrast black-pumpkin is the most distinguished case that makes this bag screams 'chic' very loudly.

Honestly having seen this VB bag on NAP reminds me of Hermes Victoria tote bag. Infact, both have quite a similar name of 'Victoria' bag. What a coincidence!

Image from Hermes

So, Honey, can I have this 'pumpkin' Victoria tote bag (the one from VB) as my late Halloween treat? Or maybe as a new year or anniversary or (very) early birthday present? Any excuse will do good for me;)

Chanel Paris-Byzance Collection

Well, since I just got a Chanel flap bag from this seasonal collection, I think it is worth posting all  beautiful handbags from this collection as featured in Chanel website. This posting is for my own record too;)

So after Paris-Los Angeles in 2006, Paris-London 2007, Paris-Moscow 2008, and Paris-Shanghai in 2009, Karl Lagerfeld now presents  Paris-Byzantium in 2011. Paris-Byzance collection is considered as a pre-FW 2011 collection and Karl Lagerfeld got the inspiration from Turkey's legend of Byzantine Empire.

Oh, and these small beauties are also under the same collection.

photo credit: chanel.com

Celine Mini Luggage: Lipstick Red and Red

This may look insane that I hauled TWO (almost) identical bags at the same month.
But when it comes to Celine Mini Luggage, then any bright colours will do good for me. Especially red. One is Red grained calfskin and the other is Lipstick Red smooth calfskin.

So these two versions of red are the latest addition to my (fast) growing Celine family.

Tryptique vs. Trapeze

I am super curious with these two new releases from Celine for its FW11 collection.
I wish I could try both bags at local Celine store.
But now Celine store in my city only has Tryptique. There is no confirmed news when or whether Trapeze will be available :(

photo credit: celine.com

Longchamp Great Wall of China

The bag in special print of 'Great wall of China' is only released in Hong Kong and the colour is 'Grape'.

Thanks to DH who successfully snapped this limited edition bag in HKIA :)

Now I want the Statue of Liberty (and Miyajima) edition and where can I get one? ;)

Robinson Satchel goes gold

I have already had a Tory Burch Robinson Satchel in navy. But seeing the same bag in gold has made my heart beats faster....
So for now I just put this bag in my never ending bag wishlist


source: toryburch.com

I adore this orange beauty

I have been a secret admire of Jil Sander bags. But it is so sad that there is no other store in my city that carries Jil Sander collection *sigh*

As I have been bitten by the orange bug recently, then my fave from its FW11 collection is this orange satchel. The look is minimalist but the leather looks devine. it seems that the leather speaks for itself!!! Looks super luxurious and classic.


The website describes this bag as follow:

The reduced application of fitting underlines the pureness of this bauletto. Its beauty is emphasised by the fine hight quality of calf leather, in orange colour or  black.

• Zip closure
• Internal pockets
• Double handle
• Embossed logo detailing

Composition: 100% Leather
Length of strap: 30,0 cm, Height: 23,0 cm, Depth: 17,0 cm, Width: 38,0 cm
Item code: FW850032 WL585600
Price: USD1,650



source: jilsander.com

Anya Hindmarch 3way convertible bag

Recently received a newsletter from Anya Hindmarch.
The new bag is smartly designed. Adore it. So I just put this on my wish list, especially the orange one.

MAXI ZIP CROSS BODY
A compact version of the Maxi Zip Satchel. It has the same stylish chunky zip detail, which when opened reveals cleverly labelled pockets for storing all those every day essentials. Worn on the shoulder, or long across the body, this is an ideal bag for every day.

                                       

Specifications & Materials

Leather bag chunky zip and tassel closure. Detachable nastro strap and logo lined.

                                       

Dimensions:                                       

W27cm x H19cm D6cm

                                       
Velvet Calf
Velvet calf is new for AW11. It is beautifully smooth and buttery in feel; leather in its most natural form.

Price
GBP495

My Longchamp wishlist

Le Pliage 'wool' with leather stripes EUR190

Le Pliage with 'feather' suede applique EUR130

Planetes Hazelnut EUR75

I saw (and touched and carried around for few minutes) all these bags in the Longchamp store today. They are lovely in real life and really worth buying. Hmm, which one should I get first?


photo credit: longchamp.com

Bag Acquisition - August 2011

Celine Mini Luggage Smooth Calfskin in Cobalt Blue

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Tate Medium in Rubine Purple