Thursday, September 24, 2009

Chanel Fine Jewelry

Chanel's new sunburst-motif fine jewelry collection is above and beyond


In the early ’30s, Coco Chanel noticed the sunburst metalwork running along the balcony of her apartment at the Ritz hotel in Place Vendôme. By 1932, Paris fashion was burning for her interpretation of the emanating rays, which she worked into all sorts of fine jewelry and continued to elaborate on until her retirement. Now, Chanel is debuting a collection based on her iconic sun design, from oval-cut diamond rings that refract light outward to geometric cuffs reminiscent of Coco’s own adored Verdura versions Sometimes what you’re looking for is right in front of you
Coco Chanel in Paris, circa 1938


The sunburst on her Place Vendôme balcony that started it all


White gold, diamond, and onyx watch, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide


White gold bracelet with aquamarines, blue sapphires, and moonstones, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, call 800-550-0005


White gold, diamond, and akoya pearl necklace, pearl cuff with diamonds, both, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, call 800-550-0005


White gold and diamond ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide


White gold and diamond cuff, Chanel Fine Jewelry, prices upon request, at Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique nationwide


White gold and diamond ring, Chanel Fine Jewelry, price upon request, call 800-550-0005

Friday, September 18, 2009

Women's Bags on street #4

These are taken from Street Chic at www.elle.com


left : Hanneli Mustaparta wearing Alexander Wang coco duffle bag
right :
Frances Tulk-Hart wearing Preen bag




left : Leigh Lezark wearing BE & D bag
right : Chanel vintage tote bag


left : Unknown bag
right : Unknown bag


left : Unknown bag
right : Unknown bag


left : Hérmes Birkin bag
right : Chanel bag


left : Givenchy bag
right : Balenciaga Silver Giant Hardware Work bag


left : YSL Muse bag
right : Chanel Modern Chain Tote bag


left : Luis Vuitton bag
right : Chloé Paraty bag


left : kenneth cole new york "jet stream camera bag"
right : Chanel Tote bag

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Chanel "Fall 2009/10 Bags"



OUTSTANDING PIECES


Classical flap bag in metallic lizard Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
A47671 Y06238 C4896


Classical flap bag in matt quilted python Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
A47695 Y06213 C1368


Classical flap bag in soft galuchat Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
A47236 Y06241 94305


Classical flap bag in soft galuchat Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
A47672 Y06241 61433

FALL/WINTER 2009


Quilted tweed pouch with leather strap and Mademoiselle turn lock
A47690 Y06225 M6798


Quilted tweed pouch with leather strap and Mademoiselle turn lock
A47692 Y06221 94305


Quilted tweed pouch with leather strap and Mademoiselle turn lock
A47691 Y06221 AT979


Extra-large flap bag in quilted tweed
A47700 Y06234 94305


Classical flap bag with interlaced ribbons Mademoiselle chain and turn lock
A47650 Y06204 94305


Clutch with interlaced satin ribbons "Cabochon" turn lock
A47659 Y06236 C0272


Quilted classic flap bag in crepe Leather-interlaced chain and CC clasp
A47431 Y06232 94305


Classical flap bag in pleated calfskin CC turn lock and interlaced chain
A47833 Y04154 94305


Calfskin cabas with tweed fringed piping. interlaced chain with tweed and ribbons
A47838 Y01669 C4898


Irisdescent grained calfskin bag with an engraved chain
A47854 Y06239 81404


Vinyl cabas with stretch piping inspired by Chanel callerina shoe
A47808 Y06258 94305

Chanel "Pre-Fall/winter 2009/10 Bags"

OUTSTANDING PIECES


Classical matte alligator bag with a flap CC closure and interlaced chain
A46288 Y06152 21011

PRE-FALL/WINTER 2009


Evening clutch adorned with a satin knot
A47463 Y06192 C0229


Satin quilted clutch with strassed CC
A47464 Y06183 94305


Pleated calfskin clutch with sparkling strass closure
A46459 Y06185 94305


Classic bag with flap in quilted lambskin CC closure and interlaced chain
A47274 Y01480 94305


Classic bag with flap in quilted lambskin CC closure and interlaced chain
A01112 Y01480 62120


Multi handle tweed tote Patent calfskin handle and interlaced chain
A47568 Y06155 M6764


Functional business tote in vinyl with side pockets
A34210 Y06194 94305


Small embossed shopping tote in fringed tweed covered with PVC
A47155 Y06127 AR254


Large embossed shopping tote in fringed tweed covered with PVC
A47156 Y06189 C4887


Calfskin cabas with stretch piping inspired by Chanel ballerina shoes
A47181 Y06142 C1443


Calfskin cabas with stretch piping inspired by Chanel ballerina shoes
A4718- Y06142 94305


Soft lambskin bag pleated by an interlaced chain
A47547 Y01480 30000


Grained calfskin hobo bag with a central stitched pocket mademoiselle turn lock
A47173 Y05090 81344

Fendi "Peekaboo Roll Bag"

Exquisite leather with a fine glazed finish is shaped into the signature peekaboo design with silver-tone and gold-tone hardware, adjustable crossbody strap, 18"-24" drop, turnlock and magnetic closure, exterior back open pocket, metal ring feet, inside middle divider with zipper closure, cotton lining
size : 11"W X 10½"H X 3"D
currently retails for $1,460.00
seen at : www.saksfifthavenue.com

Monday, September 14, 2009

Matthew Williamson "Fall 2009"




Wednesday, September 09, 2009

BAGSdrive "Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two"
























the one i got is the large one i believe.
size : width 15" x tall 10.5" x deep 6"
strap from the base of the flap including the hardware 16.5"

personally i like YSL bags, but i never really felt the urge to having one before.
i was in love with the downtown but i never managed to gather my effort in having one, i think the muse is classic and love it worn by other people but i don't think it's the right bag on me, and i'm obsessed with the besace but my obsession limited itself on browsing and dreaming, and i'm talking about me, a kinda girl that when she wants a bag, she will find it to the corner of the earth
but when i first saw the YSL muse two bag i was astonished, the tricolor was the first one i saw and it struck my heart that very moment
what i love about this certain tricolor is the linen edges makes the bag slouch, just the way i like it
i put the picture of this bag in "current obsession" list at my www.bagcraze.blogspot.com and i'm very glad to took it off the list some times ago :)

about the bag :
i think i first saw the bag at resort 2008, the blue croc nubuck suede was modeled by Kate Moss for the YSL print ad
the large one was was retailed $1,895 and the medium $1,645
the bag is made out of 3 leather combination and linen, the front part is magenta leather, the sides are dark blue leather, the back, bottom and flap is black leather, the edging are made out of linen which goes to function as the inside lining as well
i wasn't really keen on getting this at first because i see that i could have some trouble opening and closing the clasps, but well, i give it a try :p

leather and strap:
the bag's made of buffalo leather, i find it thick but somehow slouchy and i can smell the leather, love it!
the shoulder strap is a thick leather, and when it first came and i don't have anything inside, the strap always slide from my shoulder, especially because they thicken the leather on the space of the flap below the strap which purpose is to strengthen it and i have small shoulder, so the thicken part on the top flap kinda bulking me. though when i put my stuffs inside and weighed the bag down, i have no more problem, the bag don't slide anymore, so problem solved

hardware and closure :
the hardware is in gold and heavy, just the way i like it!
the main clasp can be a troublesome sometimes, if i don't push the toggle til it clicks, it would easily open up again. the two button on the sides of the main clasp is also helpful to not slouching the bag too much, but sometimes i prefer not to buttoned it so the bag will slouched on the sides, i guess it all comes down to each preferences

compartments :
there is one huge outer compartment with 3 toggle on the back of the bag
on the inside there's one huge zippered compartment in the middle, the sides were clasped to the middle part on the top sides of the bag, the bottom part is not clasped or sewed to anything, so it doesn't really separate the space
it's nice to place a laptop separately at the back side and some other things on the front, also there's no other zippered hardware so it wouldn't scratch my laptop. but it's kinda useless if you try to separate small things like wallet or pocket camera because in the end those stuffs will mingle in the bottom anyway

what i can fit in there :
actually i can fit a lot in there, but daily i only carry 1 wallet, 1 balenciaga coin purse for powder and blush, 1 balenciaga mini coin purse for changes, ysl cigarette holder, blackberry, ipod, keys, notepad.
i put my macbook 13" in the picture for reference how it fits nicely in the bag too.

durability :
i think this bag can stand a few toss around, although you have to be careful of the edge linen lining, it gets dirty very easily. the leather itself is very durable imo

where i wear this bag :
i certainly limit myself for using this bag on casual and business, it's a perfect bag to bring for shopping or working because the size allows me to carry my laptop in it.
and moms can use it as a diaper bag too
but it would not be a nice bag to carry for formal or dinner event i think
the variety of colour on it allows me to wear it with any colour wardrobe, well, i kinda don't care about colour managing my outlook anyway :p

after one week :
i love it! i thought i wasn't sure about keeping this bag before, but yeah i'm definitely keeping it.
it's light weight, it's huge, it has nice compartments, it has classic shape and the style will stay around

verdict :
this bag worth the pennies i spent, but i wasn't paying this in normal retail price

click here for feature of Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two on bagcraze blog

Sunday, September 06, 2009

alexander wang "eniko gunny sack"

black leather bag with exterior pocket and zipper detail. 100% lambskin.
currently retails for $620.00
seen at : www.oaknyc.com


Thursday, September 03, 2009

Luella "Fall 2009 runway"









Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Louis Vuitton "Monogram Eclipse"

season : fall/winter 2009

Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Alma
Make a shining impression with the Alma Monogram Eclipse. Its iconic canvas is embroidered with beautiful light-reflecting sequins to create an unmissable effect
Hotel room key inspired zip puller, comfortable flat leather handle with handmade leather knots and graphic eyelets, double flat pocket, bottom studs to protect the bag, calfskin leather trim
PRODUCT ID: M40246
Size: 11" x 8.3" x 5.5"
currently retails for @2,470.00
seen at : www.louisvuitton.com




Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Speedy
Not only is the Speedy a supremely practical bag but its reflecting sequins – embroidered against a backdrop of iconic Monogram Eclipse canvas – also give it a scintillating, seductive sheen
Hotel room key inspired zip puller, comfortable flat leather handle with handmade leather knots and graphic eyelets, double flat pocket, bottom studs to protect the bag, calfskin leather trim
PRODUCT ID: gold M40244 ; black M40243
currently retails for $2,160.00
seen at : www.louisvuitton.com






Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Alma
Make a shining impression with the Alma Monogram Eclipse. Its iconic canvas is embroidered with beautiful light-reflecting sequins to create an unmissable effect
Hotel room key inspired zip puller, comfortable flat leather handle with handmade leather knots and graphic eyelets, double flat pocket, bottom studs to protect the bag, calfskin leather trim
PRODUCT ID: M40246
Size: 11" x 8.3" x 5.5"
currently retails for @2,470.00
seen at : www.louisvuitton.com




Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Pochette Accessoires
The Pochette Accessoires looks suitably stylish re-interpreted in striking Monogram Eclipse. Embroidered with gorgeous sequins, it creates the ultimate effect
Hotel room key inspired zip puller, removable hook on the bag handle, one interior flat pocket, calfskin leather trim
PRODUCT ID: gold M40248 ; black M40247
currently retails for $2,160.00
seen at : www.louisvuitton.com

Louis Vuitton "Monogram My Deer! Rebelle"

season : fall/winter 2009

Embossed with a fetching Monogram motif, the fun and eye-catching Rebelle is made of luxuriously soft deerskin leather. So it will always feel comfortable hanging from your shoulder
Comfortable flat leather handle, zipped compartment in the middle, flat pocket, Louis Vuitton engraved signature lock
PRODUCT ID: M40283
Size: 12.8" x 6.3" x 3.9"
currently retails for $3,230.00
seen at : www.louisvuitton.com



BAGSdrive "Chanel Classic Flap"

YAY i finally done my first "BAGSdrive" feature and i also open a new blog special for the BAGSdrive feature although every post there will be posts here too.
Please visit the new blog at www.BAGSdrive.blogspot.com

thanks! and let me know what you think, don't be scared to comment :p

Chanel vintage jumbo classic flap







size : 12" x 8" x 3.5"
chain strap when doubled 30"

i got this bag few years ago in used condition for a very good price considering the price of new classic flap are increasing every year and i choose to get this one instead of the latest classic flap because i don't like the more curvy shape of the new flaps
i've been using this bag on and off, but for this "bagdrive" feature, i use this for a whole week non-stop to feel it more and give a right review.

about the bag :
it's a vintage Chanel classic flap , from the hologram sticker it dated back to 1997 and after more than a decade, this bag still is very pretty.
there's tarnishing on the metal that is considered a flaw to most people, but to me it'll only gives the bag more characteristic
i heard some people complained on the quality of new classic flaps, but

leather :
the leather is perfect for me, black caviar skin, very thick and durable. i don't need to worry when i toss this bag around, and yes, i'm a bag abuser

hardware :
the chain straps are heavy, but i wouldn't exchange them to a lighter metal material, i like it the way it is, the weight makes the bag stay on my shoulder. Although when i fill the bag full, it'll weight a lot and hurt my shoulder if it hang there for hours non stop (which doesn't really happen a lot)

compartments :
there's an outer compartment on the back side of the bag that i use to put small changes or papers for easy access, but it's limited to place flat pieces only
inside there's 1 zipper compartment and an open one. still limited to flat pieces
it's not easy to take out things from the flat compartment, that's why i don't put coins there anymore, to me it's a place for papers or receipts

what i can fit in there :
right now i'm carrying one 230 pages novel, 1 long wallet, 1 balenciaga coin purse for powder and blush, ysl cigarette holder, blackberry, ipod, keys and i can still fit few more small items if i want

durability :
this is one bag i can comfortably toss around without worrying a thing

where i wear this bag :
i can take this bag anywhere i want to... mmm but i won't take this on summer vacation on broad daylight, the chain strap will burn my shoulder hahaha
but honestly this bag can be brought everywhere, i wear it with jeans tee and sneakers for casual shopping, i wear it with summer dress and sandal, i wear it with formal little black dress and heels.
i can wear frock and gowns and it looks feminine
i can wear jeans and leather boots and it rocks
i can wear with slouchy tees, shorts and sandals and it still make me look dressed up

after one week :
i love this bag more and more, truly one of the easiest bag to match with any outfit but there are times when the bag becomes a burden on my shoulder, like when i go shopping that took hours browsing shops non stop so i switch from right to left shoulders and vice versa at times.

verdict :
this bag is totally worth every penny
it can be worn in so many occasions for so many years to come
a Chanel classic flap is a good investment for every women, doesn't matter if they're the latest or vintage

click here for feature of Chanel classic flap and reissues on bagcraze blog

Chanel "Coco Cocoon" line

so, Chanel is going to launch a new line named "Coco Cocoon" and would be available at the boutique at October 10th, 2009


i don't really like the product as i like the name, i think it's a very cute and catchy name, "Coco Cocoon"
i don't know if Chanel or Karl will ever learn from the failure of the "Chanel Unlimited" line they launched some times ago
They seem to try to remake the successful of the bubble quilt line to a cheaper production, i appreciate that they make a new line instead of putting this bag in Chanel collection
For the line, they choose Lily Allen as the face, portrayed as Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's




Some of the products