Monday 20 March 2017

Bag Collection (Luxe Edition)

All My Luxury Bag Collection.
Sharing Where I Got The Bags And How Much It cost, Then And Now. Enjoy.
As'salamualaikum (Peace Be Upon You) Everybody!
A short post to share my luxury handbags collection that I have collected over the past 10 years. 
I will indicate the duration of the bag I had in possession for your reference to see how well or unwell the bag have lasted over the test of time and wear. I will also indicate the price when I purchased them and the price now if I can still locate the price. I hope you will enjoy this rather different post and do watch my Youtube video to see how it looks like when I carry them if you are interested to purchase similar bags. Hope it helps. 
Note: I take really good care of my things, regardless of the price and how much wear I got out of them. Proper care will make them last and look good even if it's been years.

Let's go!
1. Gucci Soho Disco 
Price: SGD$1410
Bought in September 2016.
The perfect bag for almost every occasion. The colour red, which is "IN" this Spring season, is perfect to add a pop of colour to your outfits. The bag compliments the outfits, be it formal or casual, weekend chill session with fam-bam or friends by the beach. It may look small, but it carries a lot and is really comfortable. The price remain the same as of today.

2. Prada Cross Body Nylon Tote
Price: Not more than SGD$600
Retail as of 2013 was SGD$1500
Bought in December 2013
I am not sure if this is the right name as I have thrown the receipts away and the card as well. 
I bought this when I was in Florence, Italy at the Prada Factory Outlet at The Mall. I can't seem to find the price or the product anymore on Prada Website. Therefore I am not sure of the current price.
This bag is very durable due to the canvas exterior and it fits a lot. I use this when I need to hit the gym immediately after work or during lunch hour, as it can fit everything I need. The only downside is, the shoulder strap for cross body is wayyyy to long for me and I am quite average about 1.69m or 5'6. Usually I will carry it by toting or double the strap to carry on my shoulder.

3. Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch in Damier Ebene Canvas
Price: SGD$675
Bought in December 2009
This bag has been my travel bag whenever I go overseas, which was quite a bit, even for work and weekends for many many years. It holds my small purse, passports, lip balm and my handphone. Thats about all it can fit. It is small but convenient. Looks lovely cross bodied. I bought this in Paris and able to claim VAT on it. Therefore, it was relatively cheaper than buying in Singapore. It would have cost about SGD$840 in 2009. Not sure how much it cost now. Will try to call LV and check the price now. Will update this blog once I find out.

 4. Chanel 2.55 Classic Flap Jumbo
Price: SGD$4900
Bought in December 2013
For the love of Chanel's classics and look, I bought this bag. Originally wanted to get the Medium size. Due to the price difference, the Jumbo seems more worth while and could fit more. However, regretted it as I am a small handbag kinda person and I don't carry much. I was lucky to have purchased this before the price increase and I bought it in Rome. Found out that in Rome, the VAT for Chanel is 14% instead of 12%. Therefore, it was cheaper than purchasing it in Paris as the price in Euro was the same. Mine is in Lamb Skin. It is more fragile, but it looks more luxurious as compared to the caviar leather. It now retails for SGD$7930.

5. Chanel Boy Medium
Price: SGD$6210
Bought in August 2016
I love this bag even more than I love the Chanel 2.55. It very easy to pair this bag with casual or formal dressing. I really like the size as well. This bag with this colour only comes in lambskin. I was actually looking for a caviar leather for this bag as I would want to carry it without worrying of scratching it. Thus far, its been well. But the colour is unique. Its purple. Bought it in Singapore and the price remains unchanged. This is a medium not the new medium.

6. Speedy 25 Damier Azur Canvas
Price: SGD$980
Bought in May 2008
This is one of the longest bag that I've owned. I love it. Very durable, fits everything even though it is small for a speedy. Even though I bought it in a light colour, there is no colour transfer from jeans or anything at all. Current retail price is SGD$1300.

7. Burberry Newbury Nova Shoulder Bag
Price: SGD$250
Bought in December 2009
Bought this bag in Paris last minute when I saw it at Galeries Lafayette. It was retailing for SGD$520 in 2009. More for evening wear, fits less than my Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch.

 8. Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Hampstead PM
Price: SGD$1800
Bought in July 2010
Got this bag as a baby bag when I was pregnant. It is a little impractical as the bag itself has a weight on its on. Nonetheless I still use it for work, baby bag, and gym. The red suede lining inside is hard to maintain. Mine is still in good condition over these years even though it was a military full on baby bag with everything inside, include hot water flask. As of 2015, it has been discontinued.

9. Louis Vuitton Pochette in Damier Azur Canvas
Price:SGD$420
Bought in April 2008
This bag is love. I rarely use it now coz I have been using more cross body bags. Before that, I've been abusing this small baby with all my things. Its bigger in space even though its shorter than the Eva Clutch. The thin shoulder strap is durable even though I've stuffed it with lots of items and weigh it down. It didn't snap! :D

Thats all, hope it helps for those who wants to know more. 
Don't forget to check out my Youtube for this video!
Xoxo
Ain

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Saturday 4 March 2017

The Face Palette You Need Right Now


Becca X Jaclyn Hill Face Palette


 The go-to palette for me from the day it was released! 

As'salamualaikum dearies! Where do I start with the awesome palette? 
Let start with the brand Becca. Becca products always have great pigmentation and smoothness to it. This palette that they have came out with is no exception. Not the first time they collaborated with the well-known Youtube, Jaclyn Hill, the first product they launched together was the Champagne Pop Face highlighter and it is now a cult among the beauty bloggers and youtubers. 



Packaging

It comes in this beautiful, and elegant white and gold snap closure packaging. It has a very wide and great quality mirror which always comes in handy when you are travelling and for touching up.


Colours

The palette consist of 3 cheek colours and 2 highlighters.
Highly pigmented. You've been warned! Be light handed with the blushers.

From left to right: Rosé Spritz, Amaretto and Pamplemousse 

Cheeks
Mineral Blush in Amaretto and Pamplemousse.
Luminous Blush in Rosé Spritz.

Highlighters
Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop and Prosecco Pop


On the left, Champagne Pop and on the right Prosecco Pop
Application

Becca's formulation for their Pressed Highlighters are know for the sleek and smooth application on the face. It is finely mill that made application on your face so effortless. 
The same goes for the cheek blushes that is in this palette. I am simply loving the Rosé Spritz, which reminded me a little bit of NARS Orgasm blush, which I would say suits every skin tone and the new highlighter Prosecco Pop, which I love even more than the beloved Champagne Pop that Jaclyn Hill first came out with Becca for their earlier collaboration.

Cost

$80.00
Available online at Sephora.
Click the link below if you are interested!


Thank you for reading!
xoxo
Ain


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