Why women love handbagsssss

Thought I should commemorate the history of my handbags in here. Kot-kot la satu hari nanti aku nyanyuk tak ingat apa-apa.

It all started with a bag bought at Champs-Elysees Paris during the summer break (June 2009). After much researching & lurking around in Purse Forum, I finally decided on my 1st Louis Vuitton bag.

Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM in Damier Ebene

To me, a Neverfull is ideal for casual outing and it's discreet enough to be used as a school bag. I just love the versatility and the ease of getting things in/out of the bag. My absolute favourite. I'm using it on a daily basis now. (Nasib baik mak beli awal-awal nyah, sekarang harganya sudah naik melambung lagi)

Following that, I got addicted to Vuitton's website. And so, once I knew Pakcik Mok's going to Paris a few months after that, I asked for his kindness to get me these;

Louis Vuitton Eva in Damier Ebene

The justification : I need this for events like - jamuan raya di embassy, kenduri kahwin ke, etc. 

Louis Vuitton Eugenia Bandeau in Rose Pop

Justification - A bandeau is needed to accessorize my Neverfull. Sebenarnya nak beli bag charm tapi tak mampu ;p

Then, in November 2009, I was itching to get another handbag. Menyampah takk? Went back & forth to Louis & Mulberry Amsterdam, deciding between LV Madeleine PM Noir or Mulberry East West Bayswater in chocolate printed leather. I was leaning more to EW Bays, but according to Pakcik Mok, Madeleine looks better, "more classy" was his exact words. I just could not decide, so Madeleine it was. What a regret. Sorry Pakcik Mok. ;p

Louis Vuitton Madeleine PM Noir

*My mum loves the Madeleine more than I do, so now it's officially hers. :> *

Guess what? I could not stop thinking about the chocolate printed EW Bays, so I stalked Mulberry website day & night. But, I just could not afford to fork out another 600++ euros for the bag. One fine day, Mulberry had online sale & I saw an EW Bays at 50% off. What a steal! It arrived on my doorstep on January 7, 2010. And so, here's my 1st online purchase;

Mulberry East West Bayswater in Off-white Spazzalato Leather

* The EW Bays was given to my mother as a thank you gift. Love you mak! ;D I actually love the bag so much, but it's okay. I can always pinjam sat beg tu. ;p*

I also bought a cheer-me-up gift for myself. Something small, but truly beautiful. : ) I was in the middle of finishing my research project, when I finally decided to pay a visit at the LV store in Amsterdam. 

Louis Vuitton Multicles Rabat

Used it as a key holder, a small wallet & later as a phone case for my Nokia E72.


* I lost my Multicles Rabat at Red Wok Bangi on 22/11/2010. I took out my phone to take pictures of the food and then just slide the cles into my handbag placed behind me. I guess the cles just slid on the bag, onto the chair/floor instead of sliding into my handbag. Went to Red Wok & asked for it twice, but to no avail. :( *

Next, is a story about the most costly accessory I've ever bought. And guess what? It's not for me. Nangess. On February 6 2010, I visited a friend, Azwan in Maastricht. While browsing through small town center, I saw a huge SALE sign in a luxury watch store, Willy Vossen. Then my eyes caught the image of Oris BC4 Flight Timer with a small card beside it, "30% off". OMG. I know how my fiance likes Oris watches very much, so my plan was to put the watch in a dulang hantaran. : )

However........ Checking the price of Oris BC4 Flight Timer in Malaysia (a month after purchasing), the 30% off at Willy Vossen was just a con. Huh. Realizing that I paid so much for that watch (balik Malaysia pun bil credit card masih berbaki), I decided that my daddy is a much deserving person for that watch. I mean, the chance to get an Oris watch for my fiance will come again, but this time I decided to put my daddy first. The father who has been so kind to me, always providing & showering me with his love & gifts is so precious. I love you so much, Ayah! : )

Nearing the time to fly back to Malaysia, somewhere in February 2010, the itch came (again). I went browsing PC Hoofstraat in Amsterdam. Went inside Louis, Mulberry, Chanel & Gucci. Almost gave up on buying anything because no bag seemed to excite me. Well, there were bags that caught my attention, but they're wayyy out of my budget. At last, after being enchanted by the sweet words of a sales assistant, I came out from a store with this in hand;

Gucci 'Joy' Medium Boston Bag 

And so. The story ends(??) with me regretting not having a Chanel.

Well, if you're smart you'll understand why I can't wait to start my PhD in London.

Now you tell me, why do women love handbags?