Chanel Large Shopping Bag

On E's business trip to Hong Kong in August 2010, I asked him to buy this. He bought this at the Canton Road shop in Tsim Sha Tsui. I really love this bag, it can fit all my things for a day at work: 2 mobile phones, a wallet, eyeglasses, sunglasses, perfume, USB flash disk, ballpen, checkbook, calculator... you get the picture. I've also used this for travel, and it is perfect!

Balenciaga Laptop Sleeve

Needed something to cheer me up, get me excited and inspire me at work, and the Balenciaga Laptop Sleeve does just that! ( October 2010, Greenbelt Mall, Makati).

Balenciaga 10 Year Anniversary Edition of the Classic

This limited edition was created especially for the 10 Year Anniversary of the Classic "Motorcycle" Bag. This version in black leather has the embossed lizard finishing, and the interior is in leopard print. E bought this for me, my second Balenciaga Classic City (July 2010) in celebration of my retirement after 20 years of working!

Prada Briefcase

Gave this to my husband for work (June 2010, Greenbelt 4, Manila), but can't resist borrowing it from time to time for my laptop computer. It's such an elegant briefcase, perfect when you want to make a good impression.

Balenciaga Large Sunday

My third Balenciaga is a Large Sunday (it has a smaller model) in the yummy color Murier (September 2010, Greenbelt 5, Manila). I just found it accidentally at the Greenbelt branch while malling and I fell in love with it. The size is perfect, roomy enough for work but not too big for the weekend. It only has top handles but the drop is lower, allowing me to carry the bag on my shoulders, very much like a tote. This bag always merits comments whenever I use it, because of the beautiful and attractive color.

Surprise Gift from E

Just came from a glorious vacation in Singapore to celebrate New Year and our 14th Anniversary. We stayed at the Hilton where the Mulberry shop was also located. I went in to look, touch and carry the Oversized Alexa and loved it. However, I couldn't decide just then and said I would seriously think about it.

Upon arrival in Manila, my loving (and so generous) husband handed me his anniversary gift! Oh wow, it was a really really nice surprise! The Alexa is made of buffalo leather so it is tough and not that prone to scratches, but weighs almost the same as the Balenciaga City. It is also more spacious and can be worn across the body because of the longer straps.