WHAT'S YOUR SUMMER BAG?

Hey guys! How are you?

Summer is fast approaching and now is the perfect season to buy the perfect Summer Bag.

When it comes to summer bags, I usually prefer big totes with big opening, usually zip-opening or just plain open. (read: LV Neverfull) I like it big and wide (east-west style), where I can just dump all the stuff I need (and not really need- :p) inside and take with me anywhere my feet leads me.

If you have few extra bucks to spare for a nice summer bag, here are my recommendation for the PERFECT (beautiful, stylish, sturdy, major winner and most of all, functional), here are my recommendations to at least help you with your hunt.

ANYA HINDMARCH NEVIS COLOR-BLOCK LEATHER TOTE

I truly adore this bag. The color-blocking trend is still spot on, and the color combination of this bag just spells SUMMER in all angles. The zip pocket inside is very useful in keeping some important belongings since this bag doesn't have a main closure. I also like that it expands on the side too. And can you see the pop of bright green leather contrasting to the clean white leather in the interior? I am in-love with this bag!

PROENZA SCHOULER PS11 TEXTURED LEATHER TOTE

If you are into structured bags and kinda into edgy style, this one is for you. I love the design duo behind Proenza Schouler. While their iconic PS1 bag is still in my bucket list of bags to own, this tote bag is also worth the clamor. Very chic, edgy, very unassuming yet very striking as well. 

ALEXANDER WANG PRISMA CANVASS TOTE

Leather bags can be a bit heavy most of the time, and if you are looking for something that weights a little lighter, but is still heavy in terms of style and function, this tote bag from Alex Wang is the right bag for you. I just love how simple yet chic it looks, and since it is made of canvass, you need not worry much if you sometimes get a bit harsh on it. Plus points that it comes with a small canvass purse which you can attach inside the bag, or just let it hang outside on one of the handles. 

REED KRAKOFF LEATHER TOTE

Firstly, I love the color of this bag, it is very spot on for summer. The shape is very lovely and I like that it has a lot of pockets. It looks very simple yet very chic and sleek. It can add a nice pop of color to a mostly white ensemble during summer season. :)

YSL NEO REVERSIBLE LEATHER TOTE

This for me is one of the perfect summer totes around. I love the shape, design, details, color and the fact that it is reversible, which gives you two looks in one. Just by looking at it, I can already see myself in the beach, walking barefoot in the sand while the sun is setting and a faint breeze touching my face (haha! too much with the imagination). I love it!

All the bags shown are available at Net-a-Porter website. They ship for free all over the world, and stocks are limited so gotta check them out before they are all sold out.

Happy bag hunting and summer dreaming. I guess I will officially start my summer countdown after Valentines day. :)

BAG LOVE: Reed Krakoff Mini Shoulder Bag

Reed Krakoff is one of the few talented bag designers, who may not be so known to everyone (especially here in the Philippines), but definitely delivers in terms of aesthetic and functionality of bags.

I have been a big fan of mini shoulder bags of late, and this one by Krakoff is not an exception. I just love how simple yet functional it looks. I love the fact that it is so easy on the eyes and easy to carry. I could definitely see myself carrying at the mall, barkada movie night out, or to a client meeting. 


Check out these other color and skins that I love. (The python looks so fiercely fabulous!)

The price of the plain leather versions is $525, which is rather well-priced. In the plain leather version the colors being offered for Spring 2011 include red, bright blue, black, and a neutral/gray combination. There is an additional option made of Tejus lizard skin which retails for $1490. The inside lining is leather and the hardware is black nickel or rhodium, both are an unexpected nice touch. More info to purchase via Reed Krakoff online.

MY GROWN UP CHRISTMAS WISH

Christmas spirit is so high! You can feel it everywhere! It's the time of the year when overspending and over-shopping is highly acceptable and it is the time of the when only the dead are not happy (save me those broken hearted x'mas issues, please.) :p

Anyway, let me share to you my Christmas wishlist this year, I do this every year for the sole purpose of letting people know what to gift me this holidays, just in case. (KIDDING!) But seriously, kinda sort of that effect, LOL

But honestly, I do this to know how much I change every year. how much I get more mature in terms of materialistic point of view, how much I have matured in terms of taste level, and how richer/poorer I get as time flies. LOL

It is fun doing your wish list. Besides, it is the time of the year when being self-centered and wishful of material things is OKAY. I actually wish that everyone makes their x'mas wish list and let everyone know so that they can save you from the pain and misery of thinking which gifts they exactly want and will be very happy to receive for x'mas.

Anyway, here is my (not so ambitious) list, and if so some few good souls are gonna read it, feel free to send them to me at home, I will be more than happy to receive---as they say, it is better to give, than to receive. I know you guys are better than me. *wink* *evil grin*

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1. CARINE ROITFELD's book IRREVERENT

2. Futurum 2020 polaroid Eyewear

3. patent Gold DR. MARTENS boots

4. Red Leather File Bag (this one is from Zara)

5. Nitty Gritty x Trickers Brogue Boots

6. Pokitt Card Case

7. MIU MIU Patent Leather Wallet with Silver Hardware

8. Oversized Golden Lion Ring by Frank Paris

9. BLOCH Studded Leather Brogues

10. MULBERRY "Manlexa" Postman's Lock Bag

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So there. Noticed one thing?

If you are not close to me and do not know me that much, of course you won't. :p

Geez, I am definitely becoming older. My taste seems to be evolving a lot, too much that it borders to that of a struggling geriatric fashion blogger. LOL

But definitely, I have embraced MINIMALISM this year, evidently on my bag choices of late. UGH!

Few more days before Christmas! Few more days to go shopping.

HAVE FUN!