Dear Purseholic
I plan to get my mom a nice handbag as a Valentine’s gift this year. The thing is my mom is never much into designers such as Louis Vuitton and Fendi and more to old Nina Ricci and Hermes. I can’t afford any Hermes now and Nina Ricci bags now are different from the [...]
If it is not bling-ing and over the top, it is not a Judith Leiber. A Leiber clutch (a minaudiere, actually) is a must-have for every woman and while not all the clutches are within a comfort range of elegance, some such as this one is a masterpiece. This baby commands a price tag of [...]
Established since 1876, Lancel is one of French oldest luxurious leather houses known for its quality bags and luggages. The iconic product of the house is definitely the drawstring “Flirt” bag, which is made entirely of leather in France. For the past few years, Lancel has modernized its image by introducing beautiful colors in its [...]
Made of vintage leather with Origami detail studs, the Amelia City bag is full of rocker attitude and I have no complaint at all. At USD575, I will have to recommend this bag. The size is big enough for a man bag too if you are confident enough to pull this off.
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I always thought of the house brand of Barneys, Barneys New York, as overpriced but at more than half off, this bag is just a must-have. This bowler is a large bag, made in Italy, full leather and simply exquisite. If you want a well made bag not associated with any designer yet still whispers [...]
My God! Isn’t this stunning? Yes, it is no Hermes HAC but Marc Marmel bags are inspired by vintage travel bags from Hermes and Louis Vuitton nonetheless. I think I am smitten. Marc Marmel pieces are very well crafted with vintage inspired leather on the outside, which make them look like long kept treasures, only [...]
Besides Gryson, Botkier and Be&D, another contemporary handbag designer worth checking out is Bulga. Typically understated yet edgy like its peers, this Parisienna tote is chic, nice and not boring at all. I love the color of the leather which is called dorange. The Parisienna is currently at 40% off from USD765 to USD459 at [...]
The Holidays Season is around the corner and the mood is already in the air. This is the time when everyone is busy thinking, planning and buying gifts for the loved ones. While there is no real tradition of gift giving in my family or among my circle of friends, we practise exchanges and warm [...]
I’m so jealous. A friend at work talked about getting ready for her long-awaited Europe trip in Christmas. A close friend is on her way to Seoul and Hong Kong and will be spending a real long time there. Another ex-schoolmate is visiting his boyfriend in Beijing and talked about getting a pair of boots. So, speaking of the [...]
This is not a conventional bag and definitely not for everybody. To most, it is also an acquired taste, I guess but my final verdict is it is a beautiful bag. The whole body of the bag is made of metallic leather in Ocean shades (blues and greens). Imagine the amount of work that goes [...]
Carlos Falchi is best known for snake skin bags so I was pretty surpised seeing his design in Ostrich, yet it is a pleasant surprise. I love everything about this bag, the color, the contrasting stitches, the Falchi signature unstructure character is also there. The price is a little pricey, in my opinion at USD2,995 [...]
I learnt something new about the tradition of my hometown yesterday when I was out with my sis and a close friend shopping. The shopping trip was meant to help the bride (who is our friend) to get a few more things for her wedding which will happen in March next year. We had to [...]
Christmas is just about a month away. Can’t believe how fast the year 2009 went by. It seems like nothing much has been accomplished this year and it is almost over. There is no plan to spend Christmas anywhere overseas this year. Some of my friends will be spending the holidays in Japan. I am [...]
What do you think? It might not be love at first sight but my fondness towards this leather belt with its simple design has actually grown a lot since day ONE.
About this time next week I will be in Hong Kong! and probably having my favourite HK mango desserts =). The last time I went [...]
This is technically not about purse but it is also about a bag, which is the only one I hate. I had a good lazy Sunday last week, finally managed get to to do my hair spa and cut, body massage and long sleep. Life has been pretty stressful lately and it shows on my face [...]
