Bag Shopping? Why, it’s Sale Season!


‘Tis that time of the year when bag shopping is at its best. The sale season post holiday allows us to umm… more “realistically” afford the untouchable bags– unless the bags are Louis Vuitton or Hermes or Chanel (two brands whose bags just don’t go on sale… actually Chanel and Hermes do every so often… but then you will almost never ever see iconic styles on sale… unless you are just born lucky).

Net-a-porter.com has these noteworthy bags on sale now:

Chloe Audra patent tote. I did mention my aversion to all black bags, but I think it’s time I embrace black into my bag closet– especially since one incident made me look at the bags at my closet and NONE worked with my outfit then. This bag is a nice schlepping tote, and I also like the little accouterments that make it quite an extraordinary black bag. Priced at £748.14 (already marked 30% off)

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Bugatti tote. A classic shape in a classic leather pattern which is very Bottega. For this bag to be marked down from £1,655.22 to £993.13, it is already proof that you should get it. Neutral color too. And don’t forget that Bottega Veneta has been known for its unparalleled quality when it comes to the buttery soft leather as well as the intrecciato woven leather detail. This is definitely a “get”.

Alexander McQueen Black Novak. So you’ve been wanting the Novak bag but just found the bag way too out of your league in price terms. Now’s your chance. The bag on sale is made of quilted leather too, and is just priced now at £637.97— that’s a remarkable price drop from its original price. It’s also not a bag that is easily recognizable– if you’re one of those women who hate being seen carrying the same bag as everyone else in the room. For the woman with discriminating bag taste, this Novak is the bag.

Over at neimanmarcus.com, I chose the following:

Isabella Fiore Let Go my Deco bag. Ok, I am not an I.Fiore fan, but this bag reminds me so much of the Valentino pleated bag (which by the way, is on sale too) that I would opt for this bag since it’s much cheaper and it’s made of leather. Bag is quite roomy too! Priced at US$581 from $625.

I likey the Prada Bowler bag, which is now on sale for US$1,121 from $1495. Very roomy, pretty basic in color and style (well it’s a no frills bowler) with minimal detail (quiltwork), and it can be hand-carried or shoulder carried. Very versatile.

Be&D Pocket Shoulder bag. The color did this bag for me, and oh the zipper detail 🙂 The price was quite attractive too at US$960, however of course this is no “commercially known” designer bag, so some might still wince at the thought of forking over an amount just shy of US$1k.

Oh and did I fail to mention that you get to take 25 % off more on marked prices of selected items because of the post-holiday sale? Talk about bagging a good deal 🙂

If you are thinking of sprucing up your otherwise basic colored bag closet, why not add a red bag? This BingBang Vera doctor’s bag from barneys.com is perfect. Color and price match the budget *yay*! With the weak dollar, this should be “easier” on the wallet (as compared to the bags above). Priced at US$299.

All these bag choices can leave you wondering– “will I just get ONE bag?”. But I’m sure you are all bargain hunters out there. Bottom line there is, you would have already “bagged” something by now– you know, something to start the year right? 😉 *wink* Another bag won’t really hurt especially if you got the first one at a discount 😉 Like I always say, you can always “diet” later… Go on a bag diet I mean 😀

xx
Mrs.T

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  1. Mrs. T you should have checked out Zara or the stores in Rockwell last Saturday (I think you posted an entry with regards Rockwell Power Plant having a weekend sale)

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