Hi Purseholic
I refer to your post on Valentino Rockstud double handle tote bag and I really beg to differ. I have never been a fan of Celine Luggage bag but I find this Valentino bag to be really nice instead and I am not a die-hard Valentino fan. I am getting the one in beige with crystal. Just wanted to voice out my opinion here, not asking for approval. I agree that the bag does look like Celine Luggage but I think it is an improved version of it.
Gina, Thailand
Dear Gina
Appreciate your honesty and opinion. I agree with you that the bag is not a bad bag at all, Celine Luggage look-alike or not. I just happen to love the Celine Luggage more but I do adore the Valentino bag with crystal that you are buying. The bag is whimsical. Just think of it as you are getting all the functionality of the Celine Luggage with a look that you really like in this bag.
xoxo
J Purseholic
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This is long due but I finally managed to get to playing with this watch myself last evening when I accepted the invitation of one of my local watch retailers’ SA to look-see. I am not exactly in the market for any watch for now due to budget constraints and the fact that my Omega Speedmaster Date and Rolex Submariner Green Ceramic still could hold my desire for yet another watch. Then again, after last evening, the game seems about to change.
Released about two years ago, the Calibre de Cartier is set to put Cartier watches in the category of serious watchmakers. I had seen the pictures of this watch everywhere before and thought that while the design is beautiful (probably the best among Cartier’s line-up now) and the movement is pretty respectable, the watch might be too big for me. I was wrong! The watch actually sits perfectly even on my relatively small wrist. The design of the watch is modern and classic, it gives both the sporty edge that Panerai exudes (mostly due to the size) while keeping the elegance of a dress watch.
I tried on a few other watches too last evening (save it for other posts) but for now, I really like this Calibre de Cartier, especially in pink gold. The prices are considered very reasonable too, starting from SGD9,550 for the stainless steel with leather strap version to SGD29,900 for the pink gold version before discount. If you are in the market for a modern looking dress watch with in-house movement which will not burn a big hole in your pocket, this one is a serious contender.
Save more on this watch by using our Concierge Service. Write to us at askme@purseholic.com to inquire about it. We ship to Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and other Asian countries too.
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I had two wedding parties to attend this month. Parties always make you feel very short of clutch bags. The tricky thing about clutch bag is the use rate per bag is often generally lower so it makes one think that it is not worth investing a lot and in many pieces. Once in a while, when a stunningly beautiful clutch bag comes, you should not even think twice. While black, white and red are generally safe colors for clutch and matching shoes to invest in, papaya orange gives a great element of surprise and lighten up your wardrobe. Miu Miu Matelasse always gives excellent volume and adds glam factor to even the simplest bag. The clutch also comes with a detachable shoulder strap so you could carry it as a sling bag or as a shoulder bag too. Price is USD1,150 from net-a-porter.com.
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With Raf Simons confirmed for Dior and Hedi Slimane for YSL, French fashion scene will be very exciting again soon. While I have no doubt that Hedi Slimane will step into Stefano Pilati’s shoes without much trouble, I can’t wait to see what Raf Simons will transform Dior into. Nobody still has a clue where Stefano Pilati will be going to next after the Armani rumor was killed but whenever we see a YSL Muse bag, we will always be reminded of the genius Stefano Pilati. Will Hedi Slimane kill or update or transform the Muse bags? That, we will find out later but for now, this bowling version of the Muse is pretty sleek and looking good. Price is USD1,750. This is a long-due answer to the question of adding a shoulder strap to the Muse.
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Did you see what I am seeing? If you did then you would have thought of the Celine Mini Luggage (yes, again!) the first time you saw this bag. Aside from the additional clasp as another closure mechanism, the bag looks almost like a copy cat of the Celine Luggage itself. Yes, Valentino added the studs and emphasized on it while naming the bag but there is no way Celine Luggage was not anywhere used as reference when this bag was designed, right? If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I wonder whether the people in Celine feel that flattered by this. Price of this bag is USD1,895. This might be the deal breaker for certain Valentino die-hard fans who are still on the fence about getting a Celine Luggage. I appreciate emulation but in this case, I still prefer the original.
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The summer is finally here! The sun is up and the air is suddenly lighter and more relax. This is not the time to tote around heavy leather bags anymore but we still need a beautiful and elegant bag that can take beatings. This Prada shopping tote is a perfect for the summer this year. It will serve well during summer vacation, for shopping trip, for work and even nice dinner at in-laws’. Price is EUR930.
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Goyard and Moynat have only very limited point of sales hence it is not easy to get our hands on their bags. Our buyers will travel to Paris end of this month so you could place order using our Concierge Service. Email us at askme@purseholic.com to inquire about prices. For bags without personalization, you could receive your bags before 10 June 2012 for orders confirmed by 25 May 2012. Bags with personalization will take extra 4-8 weeks.
Goyard St Louis from EUR700 – EUR1,040, depending on color and size
Moynat Cabas Quattro EUR1,000
Of course the brands have more interesting bags than the two most basic and popular models. Check out the Pauline and Paradis from Moynat and Vendome and Ambassade from Goyard too.
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