Kate Spade Essex Scout Flap Bag

'Less is more' is the perfect phrase to describe this candy-coloured Kate Spade Essex Scout Flap Bag. Some compared it with the Cambridge Satchel Company's satchel, but I think we should also compare it with Proenza Schouler PS11 too. Three of them have flap, front pocket, and buckles. Okay, stop beating around the bush. The Cambridge Satchel Company Satchel (long name, isn't it?) is preppy. Kate Spade Essex Scout Flap Bag is simple and sweet. And Proenza Schouler PS11 is edgy. Apart of that, this Kate Spade satchel's price strikes between the other two at $395. It costs 200 dollars more than the CSCS (you know, I'm lazy to type the name again and again), but it's only a quarter of the price of PS11 which is $1850. It was also featured in Vogue US recently. 

Photos : Kate Spade, Vogue

Blake Lively shops with Straight-of-the-Runway Chanel Bag

Blake Lively is spotted buying toothbrushes in New York yesterday. She still dressed stylishly even though she was running errands. She wore a grey dress and a Smythe tweed blazer. Her casual outfit is paired with a printed scarf, burgundy tights, lace up ankle boots, cloche hat and a green Chanel Fall 2011 chain strap flap bag. Although this bag is not as classic as Chanel 2.55, but this is refreshing after the remake of Chanel classic bag every season. This colour is not presented on runway, so I think maybe there will be more options of colour during the press preview. Isn't she supposed to tote the new Mademoiselle Bag everywhere? Anyway, she's lucky to have a collection of Chanel bags in her closet.

Photos : Vogue.com, eyeprime

Proenza Schouler PS1 Mini Crossbody Pouch

Like Balenciaga, Proenza Schouler keeps releasing their PS1 in every colours and now a new size! This pouch is as cute as a button compared to her satchel brothers and sisters. Yellow is the colour of sunshine, joy, cheer, energy...in short, it provides the sufficient pop of colour for our outfit if we don't feel like want to embrace the colour-blocking trend. Seriously, if I have 1225 dollar to spurlge on a little crossbody, I'll definitely going for this sunshine yellow bag.

Photos : Net-a-porter

Spring 2011 Wishlist : Bags

Alexander McQueen coveted Knuckle Duster Clutch is reworked again with 3D gold leaves and blossom on the rings. Pair this regal statement piece with a simple structured dress and platform heels to let all the attention focus on the beautiful work of art.

I'm in love with this Gucci Snaffle Bit Small Flap Leather Shoulder Bag when I first set my eyes on it. This bag has a ethical contrast top stitching and perforated at the middle of flap. Gucci's signature snaffle bit hardware is used as a snap closure. I love the white colour, but it also comes in purple and orange if you scare that white leather may get dirty. Priced at $1880, it is a little bit expensive for this little bag. It also has a sister in medium size, priced at $3300.

Although there're people out there saying this Gucci Handmade Large Leather Top Handle Bag looks like a Hermes or Chloe, but I just fell in love with it. It is a good carryall for us who like to throw all our stuff into our bag. The braided detailing give the bag a wicker basket feel. It has gold turn lock hardware (just like Hermes!). This Gucci bag is a whole lot more expensive than the small Gucci above-$5300.

The elegant Lady Dior bag is revamped during the spring 2011 collection. This is the version I like the most. Blue crocodile double handle, tweed fabric, blue cannage stitching, silver hardware..perfect. Perfect for brighten up an outfit.

Celine is famous for their good quality leather. This berry-coloured buttery soft leather is diferrent from the classic box bag which has a structured shape. I need to touch the leather in personal.

In Jean Paul Gaultier's last collection at Hermes, a wicker basket kelly bag was presented. If I carry this on street, maybe people will laugh at me or they'll think I'm insane to buy a Hermes picnic basket. But I don't think so. Carrying this basket-bag makes me feel like I'm the modern day Jane Birkin.

Named after Italian actress, Silvana Mangano, Fendi Silvana bag is a design from the house's archive. I like Fendi when they don't print their zucca monogram all over the bag. This bag has no monogram in sight, but behold-with a croc skin flap and no monogram, it cost $8026.90!!

Every season Chanel classic flap bag gets a new interpretation. Inspired by french garden, this white bag with black stitching looks fresh and clean. 

The new Mulberry Edie Bag is the hybrid of Bayswater and Alexa. It is the perfect carryall with the top handle and the detachable strap. I don't like pink, but this soft pink pastel shade is so tempting and perfect for spring.

Photos : Style.com, Celine, Mulberry

Alexander Wang Large Emile Tote

I have always looking for a perfect bag.It must be durable, timeless and functional. Seem like Alexander Wang Large Emile Tote from his Spring 2011 collection fits into these categories easily. When I set my eyes on this bag, I know it---this is the perfect bag I'm looking for, even though I think that satchel are more functional, but this tote has more room and space. It has a shape similar with Yves Saint Laurent downtown bag (what a coincidence! Alex Wang is also known for his downtown vibe design.). For a person who doesn't have two thousand grand to splurge on bag, this tote which price is under a thousand grand is a good and cool option. Plus, it has a shoulder strap. I love the gold hardware and metal corner details of the bag. They add some edginess to the bag, and they also protect the leather from wear. It has four version to choose from, but I love the eggshell leather version the most. The simplicity of ivory white leather makes the gold details stand out.

Photos : Style.com

Celine Luggage Phantom Tote

Phoebe Philo gives us Celine Luggage Tote (or Boston Tote, whatever) which is an instant favorite among celebrities and models. The shape is simple and timeless, the colour is beautiful, and they are sold out everywhere despite the price tag of $1800-$2500. 

It also comes in leopard print!!

This electric blue tote pops from an all black outfit

Jacquelyn Jablonski with her bicolour tote

Leighton Meester carried her bicolour tote with loose grey shirt, petal-shorts and mulberry blue moccasin  boots

The new Celine Luggage Phantom Tote which is bigger, slouchier and exotic croc skin (maybe it's embossed, according to some source)

Photos:style.com, vogue.com, jak and jil