change of heart
via muus
I had the happy luck to borrow this Celine Classic Box bag from a friend with a very... comprehensive collection of bags. Hers is a lipstick red, it looked terrific with my outfit, and it was pretty terrific to use as well. I may be in love.
I've checked out this bag before at the boutique, chatting with their admirably patient sales people, trying it on. I felt a little unused to such a boxy bag, and I wasn't fond of the two-compartment interior, because I've never found a satisfactory way to store things in such confines. Also, the design is a little too much like the Hermes Constance, which feels a tad unoriginal.
But it was gorgeously made and heavenly to touch. I left thinking, 'nice, but not for me'.
A year later, I feel quite different. Carrying it around, it seemed to enhance my outfit. I liked the spot at which it hung, near my bottom ribs. I like the feel of the leather. I liked that it gave me an air of polish. I liked that in a sea of Chanels (why is it that every party I attend is stocked with people who buy Chanels like I buy sweets?), it was quite unassuming.
I've been thinking whether it's the "small day bag" I've been looking for. I visualise it sometimes when I'm getting dressed. I'd be looking for the right bag to bring out with me, and it would come to mind.
I still have misgivings about it. For one, does it deserves its price tag, it being a from house not known for its bag-making skills? And frankly, since I use a big bag five days out of seven, what is exactly is the point of a small day bag?
I still have misgivings about it. For one, does it deserves its price tag, it being a from house not known for its bag-making skills? And frankly, since I use a big bag five days out of seven, what is exactly is the point of a small day bag?
Let's see how I feel about this by the time my trip to Europe swings around this October. If it feels right, the trip will be the perfect time to pick it up.
Picture from muus
Picture from muus
Comments
I am currently mulling over a Bayswater - how do you find yours? Is it heavy? Can you comfortably wear it on the shoulder? I almost always get bags with messenger straps but there's something so elegant about the Bayswater design....
Ammu: I'm quite okay with my Bayswater, but it all depends on what leather it's made of...my sister's oak leather one is definitely heavier. It sits on the shoulder comfortably, but if I'm out on assignment all day, I still prefer a messenger to be honest...a tote just don't sit flat against your body when you're standing and taking notes, aha. For a mostly office-meetings type of day, it's perfect and always elegant without being too ostentatious.
If you were to get one.. what colour would it be?
-eil
miss sophie: Reviews on the purse forum sound quite decent actually, there was actually a thread called Constance vs Celine classic or something like that, and there wasn't any negative remarks made about the Celine. I'll definitely mull it over...it definitely goes against my preference to spend less this year, especially since I bought my Cartier watch just earlier this year!
eil: I did, just managed to find time to reply! It's definitlely waaay less expensive than in Europe. It retails for over S$5k here for the box calf leather, and it's about 2400 euros (about S$4,100) in France, excluding tax refund.
S: I agree! When I started working, It bag mania was raging, but it's nothing compared to what we're seeing now.
My bag needs are taken care of, so I am in fact looking for a splurge...it's only a matter of whether I want to give in to this. Obviously I'm overpaying for what any bag should be worth, but if it's something I'm going to love and cherish and not tire of like a novelty buy, I can just justify the decision.