A Shopping Dilemma #01 - The Verdict

The Decision Has Been Made

After days of struggle, the decision is made. I will unveil the answer in the next few days once my purchase has been made:-P Suspense...suspense...patience...patience:-P

The Material Boy #126

Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Treillis Tote

Someone help me! Before I can get the Gucci Guccissima Leather Tote off my 'lust' list...in comes another bag that I am drooling all over again. I think I should be 'honorary member' for Baked Beans Boys Club...cos' I should be eating baked beans for the rest of the year. Darn...me and my wandering eyes.

I was not impressed at the start when I first laid eyes on pictures of this Louis Vuitton Treillis Tote. The proportion of the bag was kinda squarish and I feel it is not big enough for my tall frame. But today, while check other bag blogs, I was bombarded with a blogger posting about this bag. The post by www.louisvuittonlover.blogspot.com shows a fellow LV fan showing off his Treillis tote and that look huge and super cool. Especially when he is wearing his camo cargos. Hahaha.

Next, a fellow blogger whom I checked his blog regularly, DeluxeDuck (I forgot your name...please pardon me!) posted his new Treillis purchase and I was able to see the detailing on the bag. As does beautiful jacket makes the man, detailing make the bag! I love the dog tag on the bag, very cool. It says 'Monogramouflage, Édition Limitée, Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton' in perforated style typeface as per the military font type. Very cool! And the multiple internal pockets is a dear to have for getting organised. I also like the leather trimmings on the handles and last of all, the nice little D ring for hooking any bag charms! The fabric print actually look better up close:-) One thing that I thought would make the bag even more perfect is to use the topography lining they developed for spring summer 2008 bags and use it on this bag. That will be so appropriate. Makes it more 'military mission' themed:-) Dun you agree?

The price is on the high side for a mostly fabric tote. But it's limited edition..so that warrants a collector's price.

I bet this bag is on a long waiting list. Me want....but I cannot buy any more bags now...:-(

LV, can I help you to blog all about your bags for the rest of the year and you let me have this bag?:-P Wishful thinking on my part. We shall see. My birthday is coming up...who knows:-P

(This post is the most number of link backs I have to do:-P Hahaha)

Source:
1) Bag pics from www.louisvuitton.com.
2) Guy with bag pic from www.louisvuittonlover.blogspot.com
3) Bag Details pics from Deluxeduck

Retail price: SGD $2540. Where to buy: Louis Vuitton Boutiques in Singapore

The Material Boy #125

Gucci Guccioli Puppy Charms

I was browsing the latest issue of style magazine and I can't help but fall in love with these cutie puppy charms by Gucci when I saw them! Oh my...this is so adorable. And each of these new Guccioli Puppy Charms has a name, just like your real life pet!

Made from GG Canvas, black suede with a gold patent leather bow and light gold hardware, it's going to add personality to your bags or use them as an eye catching key ring. So cute. Gotta have it.

What is your favourite? The Paris Hilton 'Brando'? The bullish 'Agnese'? Or the Hush Puppy 'Sam? There is one for everyone.

My favourite is 'Leroy', he is a handsome pup who knows style..got a nice scarf around his neck. hehe.

Second favourite is 'Oliver'...awww..pretty little eyes and so docile looking. Calling out to me to bring them all home.

Retail price: SGD $230. Where to buy: Gucci Boutique at Takashimaya/Paragon

My MANy Bags To Sell #02 (SOLD)

Gucci GG Fabric Tote With Green/Red Web Handles And Dark Brown Leather Trim

Bag #2 for sale. My Gucci GG Fabric tote bag with zip top closure and signature green/red web handles. The handles and base of the bag are reinforced with dark brown leather. This is a handy bag which is tough and roomy to keep all your belongings. There is an internal zip pocket and handphone pouch.

I have used this bag for maybe less than 10 times, considering how long it takes for my bag cycle to come back to the same bag again..hahaha. I have another Gucci GG Fabric bamboo tassel drawstring tote so I thought I can part with this tote. No point to have 2 GG fabric totes.

I bought this tote bag for SGD $780 at Gucci Paragon store a couple of years back. Now I am willing to part with it at SGD$480. This bag is again from the classic range and never goes on sale.

Interested parties, contact me here.

My sale price: SGD $480

My MANy Bags To Sell #01 (SOLD)

Gucci Belt Bag With Beige/Ebony GG fabric And Dark Brown Leather Trim

I am doing some house keeping today and finally decided to part with some of my bags. Some are brand new while others are used but taken good care of.

First up for sale is a BRAND NEW Gucci GG Fabric Belt Bag with signature green and red web strap. I first bought this belt bag at DFS Scottswalk's Gucci store...but after a couple of years in storage, I still have not managed to use the bag... so I guess it is time for me to let someone else fulfill its purpose in this world:-) Seriously, I just dun see myself using a belt bag anymore, I have a Gucci Black Nylon pouch and each time I wrapped it around my waist, my pants keeps dropping. Perhaps, that was pre-ipod nano days...lol. Now with ipod nano, there should be no such problem becos those are so light weight. But I think I grew out of the belt bag days now. Prefer big totes.

This belt bag in this colour is from Gucci's classic range and never goes on sale. The more fancy colours may go on sale...but not this. It retails for Euro $360(on the Gucci website) which is around SGD $792 (at exchange rate of 1 euro = SGD $2.20). I will be willing to part with this belt bag for SGD $550. That is 30% off the price!

As this bag is brand new, you will find the protective sticker on the belt buckle still in-tact. The original stuffing as well:-P I have always kept it in its dust bag so no worries about dirt or scratches. Dimensions are 29 x 2.5 x 16 cm.

Anyone interested?:-) Contact me here.

My sale price: SGD $550