I love this Jessica Simpson shoes I got from my retail therapy in the US. The colors are vibrant, orange sides and fuchsia top. Isn’t it lovely?

It would be perfect to partner it with this…

My orange Tod’s D bag. I’m one happy lady in orange when wearing this. Hope I can really get lucky!!!

I have special fascination recently for cross-body bags. I love bags with long straps now after experiencing it with my Mulberry Alexa in a couple of trips that I carried it. It makes you hands-free and you can easily maneuver especially if you have children around. I am “wishing” that I could get another easy-to-carry (another cross-body) bag before the year ends (poor me, I don’t think I could get one just yet) Sad Face But this new LV Speedy is one of the candidates. I wonder if LV will actually release this style in damier. I would probably like it more.

For the meantime, I can only wish that I’m as skinny as the model on the picture! Lol!

As I was looking for brochures printing stores in the mall yesterday, I came across this beautiful satchel bag. It’s the Cambridge bag. This brand is gaining popularity recently in the country. I have seen a couple of girls carrying the bag. I am actually thinking to get the red batchel (with handle) at 15″ as it fits a Macbook Pro. I need a very sturdy and nice looking travel bag to lodge my laptop. I saw one in one of the branches of Chocolate Shu Bar and its actually waiting for my reservation. Let’s see if I am going to buy it.

The above is the Artsy GM. But I am still not too sold to it. With its price of $1630 in the site, I think I would rather get another Balenciaga or an Alexa! (wink!)

I have all these bag shapers for my long champ bags (medium and large le pliage and planetes)  and most of my LV bags (my speedy bags and neverfull). I actually have one too for my black Prada. The bag shaper forms the bottom of the bag without having it look too soggy when you have your stuff inside. It also organizes your things in a flat surface so you can place your bag stuff neatly.  And the good thing (wink!) is that I am selling it!  Should you have another bag that needs a flat surface, I just need the dimension of the bottom part and i can have something custom made. Send in your comment should you want to order.

WTH is she thinking?  This is Paris Hilton as she embarks a trip to South Africa for the World Cup!   There was a news that she was detained for few hours in the airport of SA as she was suspected of carrying marijuana! Maybe, that’s why she needed all those luggages! lol! Picture and more stories were from Purse Blog.

But checking out the site of Long Champ recently, I am liking this too…

This is part of their Fall/Winter Collections.

Yes, another Long Champ. This is the Planetes Croc Brown. I just can’t get enough of Long Champ bags. It is totally addicting. I think this is already my 5th piece. Got 2 LE Eiffel Tower and 2 Le Pliage. And oh yes, recently bought another one online since it was on-sale.  In fact, I still want the customized Le Pliage with my name.  I love the bag because it is so easy to maintain.  A perfect “to go” bag!

It was his personal choice and I just love it! Thanks to the husband for this wonderful gift! He is usually doing away by giving me any designer-related stuff. So my accumulated collection were all coming from my own hardwork (read: sariling kayod!)

It’s a start (wee!) He is already giving me designer bag as a gift! Wishing this won’t be the last! (hahaha!)

I thought I can already order this…

But wow, I am surprised of the hefty price of $50 for just the shipping! Hmm, i’d better just order together with my friends to save on it. I’m again practicing my EQ! I’m so proud of myself! lol!

The article link is about 5 Reasons Why Covet a Balenciaga Bag in your lifetime! (pun intended )  In a nutshell, Amanda talks about the following:

1. Lovely colors created only twice a year. Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter Collections. Balenciaga creates the most beautiful colors from neutrals to jewels to neons and even the brightest and boldest ones. A color black released for 2009 is a different black to what was released for 2010. Doesn’t it make exciting? Balenciaga fans are actually on the lookout when new colors are released. Likely, there’s a nice one to get per season collection.

2. Balenciaga has the widest selection of styles and shapes. Even coin purses are available. Clutches, hobos, totes, shoulder bags, messenger bags, overnight bags. Sizes differ also. There’s a perfect shape and size for everyone’s figure and height.

3. The leather is so fluffy and soft. It is also so light. But can also stand wears. Balenciaga bags are known for its durability. No question on that

4. It is a modern bag. For me, it’s the new age bag. A City for example can be worn as hand-carried, shoulder type because of the long strap or clamped on your arm. And the hardware used on each bag is your bling-bling! They are known in Balenciaga language as Regular, Giant, Covered. You could have a choice of Silver or Gold Studs or even the new one as Rose. And the tassels are so edgy. But with colors you would choose, you could be really be known as a fashion girl.

5. Balenciaga is a hard to find bag. That’s why I love it even better. In store here in Manila, they only carry one piece per color per style! Can you imagine your authenticity and uniqueness if you are spotted with one? But still, it is one of the most sought after bags of bag hags all over the world and even hollywood celebrities! The brand in itself is hard to find both online and in stores. I know most are even ordering from US or UK countries to have their Balenciaga bags shipped here in Manila (I’m one of them! lol ) Not all countries have flag stores. Not everyone would know how to spot a Balenciaga. There’s like an exclusive club only who could. And if you are worried about fakes, it is not as widely copied as Vuittons and Guccis. And if you own one, you could easily spot a cheapskate.

Now read more the article link above.  So why am I posting this?  Oh well, it’s just that I’m a convert so you would likely see few additions to my first ever Balenciaga bag