Many girls will understand when I say that some types of items, when purchased, thrill you more than others. For me, the order goes as follows: 1) handbags, 2) shoes (especially of the designer variety), and 3) lipstick. Although the latter two engender a warm consumeristic glow post-purchase, it's the handbag purchases that really set my heart racing and feel special, particularly because I tend to buy bags to commemorate special occasions.
I bought my Chanel 2.55 during a whirlwind 3-week trip to London, Paris and New York, while the Chanel WOC was a 25th birthday present to myself. I view my new Kate Spade 'Bow Bridge Kennedy' bag in the same light. The timing coincided with some other happy events in my life, so this cheerful green satchel feels extra...celebratory, somehow.
That bright green hue, so eye-catching yet surprisingly versatile. The bow. The detachable cross-body strap. The fact that it's a medium-sized satchel--not too big, but still spacious enough to fit my micro 4/3 camera. The saying embossed on the dust bag. The fact that it was seriously discounted because of a gift card from Kate Spade's corporate headquarters (my refund from my busted rain boots--so nice of them!). All compelling reasons to love this bag. I foresee myself using it a lot, particularly for fashion events where I'm toting my camera with me.
What's your favourite item to shop for? (Or perhaps you're a handbag aficionado too?)
that bag is SO cute!! congrats on your purchase- and so nice that they refunded you for your boots
ReplyDeletei absolutely love it, the color is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour. it's so nice to be able to reward yourself with a nice bag after working so hard. This is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteLove that colour. You will have so much fun styling it with so many different outfits. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag, the color and bow are so pretty! Unfortunately I haven't had the opportunity to buy my first designer item yet. I've always told myself that I would buy a Chanel 2.55 once I'd get a "real" job, but I never did... It's my own fault really, I keep on spending money on "whatever" items and never save up for something truly amazing. I think it's about time to for my first piece though, I feel motivated ;-)
ReplyDeleteLeonie, you should do it! Lord knows how many Zara, H&M and Forever 21 pieces made it into my wardrobe as impulse purchases and then exited for various reasons. But a beautiful, carefully considered bag purchase will last ages.
ReplyDeleteLisa that bag is so you! The colour is gorgeous and it's great for work and the weekend. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and so Lisa!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that bag makes me die a million times. I've yet to make my first designer bag purchase, but once I do I'm sure I'll be flying high.
ReplyDeleteFor me, it starts with the shoes, bags and then everything else."
Hope you're having a great week Lisa! xo