Splurge of the Week!

This week's Splurge of the Week comes directly off the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer '09 runways!





Under-flap view


Interior view

If you're a follower of our blog, you'll notice that this bag looks familiar to you. Yes, this bag was seen in our Fashion Week Coverage. This "Amazon Shoulder Bag" by Marc Jacobs definitely seems inspired by a Jungle-esque theme that was all the rage with all MJ designs this season, including those for Louis Vuitton.

This bag definitely exudes a native-like character with its contrasting textures and colours. This metallic leather multi-flapped bag is made of Zebra-print pony hair, snakeskin and suede with leather tassel, padlock and key details. The colourful woven guitar strap inspired sling strap also takes the whole tribal-ethnic vibe to another more 'authentic' level.

Pre-Order this bag from MJ's S/S 09 runway collection for a price of $2,950 via eLuxury today!

Splurge of the Week!

This week's Splurge of the Week comes from Fendi's new Spring/Summer 2009 collection. Made of multicoloured python the Forever Maxi Python Bag is perfect for your cocktail or evening event. Chic, stylish and definitely a head-turner. What's more, it will definitely go well with your LBD. Unlike the clutch this leaves your hands free, letting you dance the night away! Pre-Order this striking bag at Neiman Marcus today for a price of $3,200.

Note: This bag is expected to be shipped no later than 7th April 2009.

Best Spring 2009 Accessories from Milan

As with the roundup for Paris Fashion Week, we give you, today, the roundup for Milan Fashion Week. Indeed, they're the most unbelievable stuff you've ever seen (both in a good and bad way). Tee hee hee. And for the rest of you who missed Fashion Week, well, you'll get to see what caught the eyes of the people right on this post *winks*


The Drum-Shaped Wristlet

Bottega Veneta
Flat round metallic leather zip-top bag

First up is the Bottega zip-top bag which is both cute and funny! It's cute because it DOES look like a cute lil drum haha but heck, how do you go around with one of those?

The Jewelry-Like Bag

Dolce & Gabbana
Coral and sequin-embroidered crocodile bag with necklace shoulder chains

This is so overdone. Not for me, no thank you!

The Canvas Tote

Emilio Pucci
Canvas tote with orange and printed leather trim

Absolutely LOVEEEEEE this one! Love the fact that it's framed, not overdone yet still has a hint of Pucci in it! Three cheers for Emilio Pucci! Hip hip hurray!

The New Exotic

Fendi
Top-handle python bag

Love this one too. It's one of those that have grown on me over the course of these few weeks. I think it has style and character. Not to mention, very unique too!

The Heritage Bag

Gucci
The revamped Jackie shoulder bag

Goodness gracious! The title's definitely fit for it. 'The heritage bag' they call it. And under the Gucci brand? So un-Gucci. Being a huge fan of their's, I'd have to say I give them a 1/10 for this one! Boo!

The Waterproof Bag

Tod's
Neoprene shoulder bag in neon coral

Nice one from Tod's. And in a new color too! How pretty! No reason to not look hip and happening even during the rainy season like we have in the tropical country of Malaysia!

The Metallic Leather Clutch

Valextra
Rectangular mirrorlike metallic leather clutch

Last but not least, this Valextra metallic leather clutch which we've seen over and over again. It's nothing to shout about really. It's been done again and again and what's there to say except... BORING! I don't mean to be a Meanie but don't you think Valextra's a little behind time in their designs? Hehe

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Best Spring 2009 Accessories from Paris

As always, at the end of every round of Fashion Week, we share with our viewest the best picks for the season. And we're glad to present with you the best selections for Spring 2009 from Paris.


The Space-Age Wristlet

Balenciaga
Metallic crocodile wristlet with chain strap

Looks more suited for the winter season rather than the summer, don't you think? It gives me the icy feeling somehow.

The Logo Bag

Chanel
Leather tote bag

Nothing I'd wanna own. It's makes me feel as if I'm a free walking advertisement for Chanel rather than being a fashion statement. That's SOOOO totally uncool!

The Western Bag

Hermès
Suede top-handle tote with fringe detail

Nice. Kinda reminds me of the Babouska Gucci made a while back. Don't think this bag'll work for me though. Top handles on the flap makes stuff hard to reach for (if you know what I mean)

The Slouchy Tribal Bag

Louis Vuitton
Leather monogram bag with cord and bead detail

What can I say about the slouchy tribal bag, you ask? Just THREE words! Yucks, yucks, yucks!

The Price-Conscious Shopper

Renaud Pellegrino
Nylon tote bag with bead detail

So they've named it the 'Price-Conscious Shopper'. So they're saying it doesn't have a huge price tag to this? Really? Although it's really colorful but somehow it looks kinda dull, don't you think? Colorful yet dull? How odd!

The Patchwork Shoulder Bag

Roger Vivier
Exotic patchwork shoulder bag with metal hardware

This one's simply fantastic. Love how they've made a patchwork bag out of what looks like python and lizard in few but bright colors! Not to mention, it looks very art deco as well :)

The Chain-Mail Wristlet

Yves Saint Laurent
Leather wristlet with chain strap

Last but not least, something that looks very cool. So simple yet so fun! Think it'll go with just about anything, don't you agree? :)


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Hermès S/S '09

Presenting to you today - the Hermes Spring/Summer '09 collection!

Just to give you an idea of what's in store for the upcoming season.. We're looking at slim crocodile envelope clutches, handheld canvas-and-leather suitcases and, believe it or not, a fringed Birkin.

Scroll down to take a look at my favorite from the collection..










Saw it? Yep, you got it right. It's the fringed sling! Cute, isn't it?

































Looks like we've come to the end of our fashion week posts. We hope you've very much enjoyed our entries during the course of fashion week. If you've missed out on the previous posts, you can see them under the heading

Now that you've seen the entire collection as well as the rest of the brands we've been posting on recently, it's available on the left column of our blog under the heading 'Fashion Week Extravaganza'.

For those who've seen the posts, we now know clutches are the 'in' thing this summer so be on the lookout for fun, bright colors to add to your ever growing collection of bags and bookmark us so you can come back and see what other new stuff we've added to our entries. You won't be disappointed! I promise.


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Gucci S/S '09

After having seen most of the collections, I can safely say bright color sling bags are the in thing this season. Entitled "Gucci Exotica", Frida Giannini has created a fantastic collection where the exotic meets streetwear yet maintaining a luxurious look throughout the entire performance. Packed with lots of color and platforms, you'll find the designs vibrant yet not over the top. Not forgetting, the items come with tassels too - take for example the up-sized slouchier, hand-stitched "New Jackie".
















You know, it's been such a long time since I've seen the daylights of backpacks on the runway. The last I had one was when I was still in school. I must say, the way Frida has done the utilitarian backpack.. has really done an impression on me. Not to mention.. I absolutely love the colors!








And the python.. absolutely amazing. Rugged yet so luxurious! And look at how the show ended? Does the bag below look familliar? Looks what what we posted on yesterday on Pucci right? Gosh.. how did they come up with something so.. alike? Hmmm.. nonetheless, I love it ;)





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Dolce & Gabbana S/S '09

I love pictures. Lots of them. And I know our readers do too. And I'm proud to present you with a wide range of bags from Dolce for Spring! Not to mention, you're in for a lovely surprise ;)

If you're liking embellishments, well, this is it, really! Every single piece has been jazzed up to give you one of the best collections for the season (in my opinion).

This Spring introduces the collection "Pigiama Barocco" - a collection where Dolce "literally shone, loaded with sequined embroideries and gold chains (a smart proposition for toting a purse as a piece of jewelry)", says Style magazine writer, Sarah Mower.

Scroll down to have a look!














By now, I'm sure you would've noticed that most of the collection are made up of shoulder bags. Oversized ones, to be specific!

The embellishments are so colorful and full of flavor, with all the different types being introduced into the collection. Even the shoulder straps are different for each piece - some plainer and others, well, more hip and happening. However, I'd like to point out the ones with beads - the multiple straps put together - well, that one's gonna be a bit of a problem. Reason being.. they'd probably get tangled up easily and I so wonder how they're gonna sit on the shoulders - especially for those who have drop shoulders (like mine!). I've owned one of those before and they're extremely uncomfortable. So if you ever think of getting those, make sure you put something in it to carry and test it out before you actually purchase it or it's gonna be a white elephant sitting in the corner of your closet. What a waste that'd be!

Anyway, I'd like to talk about this greyish shoulder bag right below. Sorta reminds me of the Fendi "dead bird" they killed which Bagaholic Babe posted about many seasons back! Don't you agree with me it looks pretty similar, Bagaholic Babe? Haha ;)




Am really liking the one below. Simple (looks like suede to me) yet hip because of the straps. Not over the top. Goes well with just about anything!




Here comes the chunkier embellishments..








Am loving the straps on the bag above. The embellishments, however, aren't too appealing. Looks like those mosaic tiles they have in the toilets of modern homes nowadays. In fact, if it got any bigger, it'd look like mahjong tiles! And funnily enough, somehow, the bag looks very.. oriental. Hmmm.. could it be because of what the model's wearing? I don't know!

But the one below, I'd say is very ethnic. Not very me!




This one below's really plain, don't you think? Think it'll go well with bright colored prints - just like the one you see in the picture!




Hmmm.. very funky, very funky indeed. Love the flower!




And this one.. It's one of my favorites! Pretty, not over the top and roomy!




Oh dear, talk about being LOUD! Think it's for one of those hip and happening nights out on the town - painting it RED! But with those straps? ... I don't know!






First look at the one above.. it reminded me of a pet carrier! Lol..




Last but not least, my favorite from the entire collection..




Need I say why?


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