MBC: Toscano Document Bag

*Colour variation due to camera flash

So here it is, my latest splurge. A leather document bag with many bullet holes *lol* When I first saw the bag I really thought it was strange looking... and after looking at it the second, third, fourth, umpteenth time, I realised I have started to like it very much. I must admit the interior was a plus factor too, it is very much like the Tocco bag except this was in maroon (and the other's in pink). The true exterior colour is closer to the second picture under flash light. The inside pouch is detachable, so it doubles as a lunch bag. Well I'm really looking forward to carrying this to my first day of work =p

Now for sale! $80

An unfortunate event... or blessing in disguise?

An unfortunate thing happened to my Tocco bag: one of the brass studs fell off. On the very same day this happened I brought the bag to the Tocco/Toscano section of the Metro departmental store at causeway point to seek help from the promoter auntie whom I know will be able to save the bag. She's really friendly and helpful and actually remembers JJ & I from our previous encounters (okie perhaps we are really talkative customers =p). So my bag is now on its way back to the workshop for repair (re-studding). The possible blessing in disguise is, I found out the bag which I've been eyeing on and deliberating over for quite some time is having a marked-down discount at Metro. Further more, I have discounted Metro vouchers. So overall I'll be able to enjoy a 42% discount off the retail price (yay!). The promoter auntie is helping me to order the bag as my favourite brown colour in the series is not available there. Will post it up on the blog as soon as I lay my hands on it =)

Bags for Adoption!

I figured I should really put some bags out for adoption because:
1. I would use them too rarely
2. they deserve a better home
3. there would a a utility-maximisation.
These are the bags that are still in good, usable condition, and if possible, washed and clean =) So what are u waiting for? Check them out (they are labeled as 'adoption') and leave me a message in this entry (or sms if you have my number) if you are interested in any of them.
These bags have been put aside in a dark lonely corner of my room, awaiting adoption by a kind owner to see the brighter daylight. More bags would probably be added to the selection as I clear them out of the *even darker and lonelier* storeroom.

MBC: Another Guess bag... but not mine!

Yup this is not my bag, but my mom's. Like the previous Guess, the design is loud yet not overbearing. I like the shade of brown and the sophisticated look. It is probably serious enough to bring to work without appearing too flippant. Mom asked during the sale if she should buy the bag, and I said "Yes! Yes! Yes!... You buy and I'll kop to use!"

MBC: Hot Guess?

The other splurge of the day is this HOT Guess shoulder bag I spotted during the Private Sale. I wonder if the designers couldn't think of a good name for their creations thus the name 'Guess' but then we have come to accept it as a brand name rather than to think about the possible lack of naming-creativity. Nevertheless this bag is really hot, and I couldn't bear to let it go after setting my sights on it. So I trudged it along as I did my shopping (it is pretty heavy) and finally decided to buy it (also at 30% off). It'll be pretty good for the casual weekend, especially when I'm feeling lazy to dress up but still wanting to look chic =p

MBC: Tocco Leather Bag

Let's take a closer look at the Tocco leather bag featured in the previous post. Yes I've finally laid my hands on this bag during the Isetan Midyear Sale which has already begun! (Got it at 30% off the tag, courtesy of my brother!) This bag is really roomy, so I'm contemplating using it as even a gym bag to put in my clothes when I start working. Really found the shape of the bag pretty, plus it's made of soft hide, so its very versatille too. I told you the inner lining is in pretty pink right? Such fine lining would usually melt away any resistance against buying the bag.

BS: Caramel Leather Tocco Bag

My obsession for bags has become more serious recently. Probably due to my increasing stress level =p But anyway, I found this very classic Tocco (by Toscano) leather bag in caramel colour. There's something about the bag's simplicity and refineness that captured my heart. The bag's really roomy too, big enough for A4 size documents, and maybe even a small laptop. Fuchsia-coloured inner lining, leather-rimmed inner compartments, gold hardware, magnetic clasps for outer pockets. Right size, right length... ahhh... what more can I ask for in a bag?

Now for sale! $100