I was in Raffles Place this morning when I noticed something: all the handbags (if they are real) swinging around me are really expensive! I am the sissy guy who actually knows a thing or two about IT bags (thanks to Urban every Thursday). And being the odd guy who dresses my girlfriend, I pay attention and admire branded handbags.
I've always wanted to get one for Shuyi. Perhaps a simple Speedy? Small and cute. I've even reached the point where I decided to just go to Taka and just get one for her. I've set myself a limit and fortunately, I've yet to hit that limit where I spend $1-2k on a handbag for Shuyi. Sandy's never-repeating list of Dior bags don't help to curb the impulsiveness.
Then there are others as well... how bout a Coach Hobo? Fendi Spybag? Dior? Gucci? Prada? Kate Spate? Bottega? Chanel 2.55? Of all the above, I'd say the 2.55 is the most iconic and definitely a must get.
I've always wanted to get one for Shuyi. Perhaps a simple Speedy? Small and cute. I've even reached the point where I decided to just go to Taka and just get one for her. I've set myself a limit and fortunately, I've yet to hit that limit where I spend $1-2k on a handbag for Shuyi. Sandy's never-repeating list of Dior bags don't help to curb the impulsiveness.
Then there are others as well... how bout a Coach Hobo? Fendi Spybag? Dior? Gucci? Prada? Kate Spate? Bottega? Chanel 2.55? Of all the above, I'd say the 2.55 is the most iconic and definitely a must get.
Coco knows what she is doing But the recent spending on marriage and housing means that any wild handbag spurges will have to wait for years. The next question will of course be, is it worth it?
If we go at it in a logical manner, hell no! Hello! Your LV is only like 10% leather and the rest is canvas. How do you justify the $1k plus onwards price? I can get a sofa set with that kinda money (since I'm talking about renovations). But I understand handbags (least I think I do). I can understand why the girls go krazi over them. I love it as well and it isn't even for me!
People try to justify it by saying that the quality is superb and it last super long. The quality is no doubt good but with that kinda money, you can get a lifetime supple of lesser quality ones. Let's face it: you are buying a lifestyle. The glamorous and cool feeling you associate it with. The same lifestyle those company paid millions to insert ads into your magazines to build. For many, that kimochi is very gratifying and worth every penny.
Some say it looks great and it is very stylish. But how stylish can it get when the entire street is filled with em? There is a recent influx of Gucci totes everywhere these days. I have no idea weather they are real of fake (maybe people in the know can differentiate). So, get this... you pay top bucks to look like the masses. Whatever happened to individual style and that rebellious spirit you had when you were young? Tell you wear school shoe you want to wear track shoe. Now let you wear track shoe, you go buy US Master canvas shoe.
Are you going into a destructive arms war where you try to out-glam the girl next to you on the MRT? The fact that you are on an MRT means that you shouldn't be getting the 2k handbag in the first place!
I'm gonna get Shuyi some nice vintage handbags and clutches that will stand out and match her outfits. I'll get that 2.55 someday though. I swear!
If we go at it in a logical manner, hell no! Hello! Your LV is only like 10% leather and the rest is canvas. How do you justify the $1k plus onwards price? I can get a sofa set with that kinda money (since I'm talking about renovations). But I understand handbags (least I think I do). I can understand why the girls go krazi over them. I love it as well and it isn't even for me!
People try to justify it by saying that the quality is superb and it last super long. The quality is no doubt good but with that kinda money, you can get a lifetime supple of lesser quality ones. Let's face it: you are buying a lifestyle. The glamorous and cool feeling you associate it with. The same lifestyle those company paid millions to insert ads into your magazines to build. For many, that kimochi is very gratifying and worth every penny.
Some say it looks great and it is very stylish. But how stylish can it get when the entire street is filled with em? There is a recent influx of Gucci totes everywhere these days. I have no idea weather they are real of fake (maybe people in the know can differentiate). So, get this... you pay top bucks to look like the masses. Whatever happened to individual style and that rebellious spirit you had when you were young? Tell you wear school shoe you want to wear track shoe. Now let you wear track shoe, you go buy US Master canvas shoe.
Are you going into a destructive arms war where you try to out-glam the girl next to you on the MRT? The fact that you are on an MRT means that you shouldn't be getting the 2k handbag in the first place!
I'm gonna get Shuyi some nice vintage handbags and clutches that will stand out and match her outfits. I'll get that 2.55 someday though. I swear!
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