Purse-peration at Your Local Stores!

Since I have recently spent an inordinate amount of time gawking at net-a-porter, mytheresa, and luisaviaroma looking at bags, shoes, etc. I thought of making this post of ID-ing some of the local bags available from local brands that has been, ah-hem, inspired (or purse-pired) from hit designer bags...I'm sure you've seen them too!

The Philip Lim Pashli...which I'm sure you've seen a copy of at CLN (Celine, Manila)
photo from purseforum

Yes, Celine (Paris) at Celine (CLN) Manila, clever eh?!
photo from purseblog

After the Rocco bag become a cult favorite, Alexander Wang made a good follow-up with the belt bag.
Although I think this would put you at high risk from getting caught at the MRT or some low-lying branch, it has a certain unique appeal, I guess.
Seen the like of this one at Plains and Prints
image from purseblog

Color blocking has invaded the bag-o-sphere. This one from DKNY in collaboration with bagsnob was such a hit!
I remember seeing something that looks so similar, again, at CLN!
Photo from net-a-porter

If you're into a sensory deprivation plan and you haven't heard of this bag, congratulations coz it's working!
The Mulberry Alexa - small, medium, large, in all colors and finish - made popular by Alexa Chung.
I'm sure you've seen something similar i.e. without the mulberry engraved logos at Bayo!
Image from purseforum

The Miu Miu quilted satchel.  I think I have seen a similar structure and quilting at Bayo or Plains and Prints.
image from purseblog

Another satchel from Miu Miu! I'm sure I have seen this design as well in one of Plains and Prints satchels. I think it's still in their stores...
Image from net-a-porter archive

The Mulberry Bayswater.
I have seen this design in a number of bags from Our Tribe. I can go into detail into the differences with this one and the Our Tribe coz I have the latter in black. The postman lock and key and the "belt" are not present at Our Tribe but the overall look is definitely similar.
image from Purseblog

The Dolce and Gabbana Sicily Leopard Print Bag...A similarly designed, leopard print and other colors, may be found (again!) at CLN!
Image from Neiman Marcus

That's about it for now!  Will probably blog again on the big day on Wednesday!

x

Workwear and Playing Dressup

Online shopping has been both my curse and blessing the past few months.  As physical shopping, there is also such a thing as online window shopping.  As I think of some inspirations for what to wear for the new job, I have looked backed on my (huge and growing) collection of eye candy stuff I saw online...here's some:

Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania.
Perfect draping, the lines are bold while at the same time office appropriate, not to mention still a relative classic.

Victoria Beckham Shift dress.
There's something about a shift dress in monochromatic colors and luxe material that says business and well, gaudiness. 

Etro Safari dress
This dress is so multifunctional...it can be made office appropriate with a tailored blazer and weekend / lounge friendly with a bright colored scarf (maybe those Versace x H&M?). The luxe satin material of this safari dress sets it apart from, well, all things safari?

From Jason Wu
This tweed and leather lined dress has the lady likeness reminiscent of Coco and the toughness of leather -- sort of Chanel meets Alexander Wang...

Lanvin
This lanvin set will get you from bundy clock to guest list! The fact that they're separates (unlike those deceptive twofer dresses) adds to the multifunctionality.

Just sharing some inspiration folks...no copyright infringement intended.  All signs, trademarks etc. are property of their respective owners. :)