Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Christian Louboutin shoulder bag

Bottega Veneta clutch

Bottega Veneta clutch

My Pictures, Christian Louboutin Miss Ropes Dye Tie and Sweet Charity Leopard Handbag.

Arm Candy: Balenciaga Story

Those of you who know me well, know two things about me; I am obsessed with shoes and I am obsessed with handbags. The latter obsession actually used to be a lot bigger. I got hit with a handbag jinx a few years ago and literally every single bag I had started breaking in the most bizarre way possible and left me heartbroken. Don’t believe me? Here’s the evidence:

1. My Marc Jacobs ‘Stam’ refused to close. The fastening on it just gave way.

2. My Fendi ‘Spy’ bag – well the spy pocket fell off (my sister used the bag and somehow lost it. I haven’t forgiven her up until this day!)

3. My Christian Dior ‘Russian Flower’ saddle bag lost its hardware.

4. The handle on my Versace ‘Snap’ bag broke.

5. The handle on my limited edition Stephen Sprouse ‘Alma’ from Louis Vuitton has started coming away from the frame of the bag and I’m too scared to use it now.

6. Another Christian Dior saddle bag, this time the ‘Filth’ bag also lost the backing of the hardware holding the strap together!

7. I somehow also managed to destroy the braiding on the chain of a vintage Chanel bag that my mum gave me. This hurts until today.

Jinxed right!? Considering handbags, especially designer ones don’t come cheap, I scaled back on that obsession a few years ago. I was then given my first Balenciaga bag for my birthday. Best present that year! The ‘Part Time’ bag from Balenciaga in black became my staple bag. Versatile, durable and super stylish, my love affair for Balenciaga bags had commenced.

Last year I purchased another Balenciaga bag, this time a ‘City’ bag in a colour called ‘Old Rose’.

I cannot tell you how much I have used this bag! From shopping to dinners, from clubbing to holidays – this bag has been there every single step of the way. And what I absolutely love about Balenciaga bags is not only can I fit my entire life inside them, but the more I use them, the softer the lambskin leather gets.

For anyone looking to invest in a bag, I will definitely recommend a Balenciaga hands down. Touch wood, I haven’t had any problems with these bags. I’m quite taken with the giant ‘Velo’ bag – a squarer version of the ‘City’ and ‘Part Time’ bags.

 

‘Velo’ in Grenadine

 

‘Velo’ in Mimosa

 

‘Velo’ in Ardoise

How gorgeous are those colours? But as someone who takes forever making up her mind especially when there are so many options available.

 

‘Part Time’ in Sea Green

 

‘City’ in Praline

 

‘Part Time’ in Dark Night

 

‘City’ in Charbon

A tough decision to make. Anyone want to help me out?!

Arm Candy: Chanel ‘Boy’ Bag

They call it the “Boy” bag, but don’t let its masculine name put you off. If ever there was a time that was right for the launch of a women’s bag with a masculine attitude, Chanel did well to pick this one. The catwalk is a sea of masculine undertones; undertones that we only expect to strengthen as 2012 approaches, bringing with it an expected 1930s revival. Think 2012 takes on Broadwalk Empire. And few fashion houses do heritage as well as Chanel.

The “Boy” bag on the catwalk for Chanel A/W 2011

Arm Candy: Bottega Veneta

Thinking about getting a new bag for the season? If your like me and slightly handbag obsessed, the choices are endless. I’m desperately after a new Lady Dior in pink and would love another Balenciaga to add to my collection once I get a new Chanel! See I told you – obsessed!

I spend a lot of time online and equally as much time reading magazines and one campaign that I am absolutely in love with is the Bottega Veneta one featuring supermodel Karolina Kurkova and Santiago Montero.

Not typical my first choice when it comes to handbag selection, I am quietly delighted with this season’s collection from Bottega Veneta. I love the functionality of the bags coupled with the style, designs and use of leather.

Shop the collection online today or head to your nearest luxury department store for all your Bottega Veneta needs!

All About Roberto Cavalli's New SS2011 collection

I may as well give up and go and live in a department store like Bloomingdales or Harrods because I don’t think I’ll ever have enough bags or shoes to satisfy my needs. I blame my mum. She has over 200 pairs of shoes and she will still head to the shoe department when she enters a store first. On a recent shopping trip, we collectively bought 7 pairs of shoes between us and could have easily gone on and bought some more! My dream one day is to have a walk-in closet with shelves just for all my shoes. That for me is my idea of heaven!

Back to this post and Roberto Cavalli has done it again. Not content on having one of the most fabulous Spring/Summer clothing collections, his footwear and accessories line compliments the mainline beautifully and leaves me giddy for both the heels and the flats! Oh and I really won’t say no to a few of those bags either!

I desperately want those angel wing flats! They are so perfect for the summer to be worn with a maxi dress. Shop the collection online and if your feeling generous, buy me pair whilst you’re at it