Peek - A - Boo!

A reader of mine brought this bag to my attention and I feel like a dork for a) not featuring it sooner and b) not sourcing it better.

I have a top of the line replica available from a factory that does Fendi products well.  Remember Fendi is not a super popular brand and that should alert you to check quality and workmanship.  Fendi is also an expensive replica.  Why?  Because it's not that popular.  Fendi costs the replica factories money because they don't move the same number of pieces as LV and Chanel.  It's all about dollars and cents, folks.  Nothing difficult here.

Well, slap me silly and call me Sally because I should have featured this bag months ago!

The Fendi Peek - A - Boo!

It comes in several awesome colours  I love this bag.  I can slip a laptop in it.  I can put my large wallet, keys and loose papers and keep everything organized.  I hate when loose papers get smooshed and bent out of shape due to a bag without compartments.  Personal pet peeve, yet I do it all the time.

This bag despite being big enough to handle a laptop, is sleek.  It's slim looking.  It's not bulky at all.















And it comes in every colour that I absolutely love.  How convenient is that?

I even like this leopard print one, but knowing me I'd end up buying something more conservative.  Besides I don't need to hear any "cougar" / age jokes from my husband!  Why give the man material?

This is the only one that I'd say, stay away from.  Mock Croc is little below the quality I'd be looking for an expensive replica bag.

I only put it up here to let you know that if you do buy a Peek - A - Boo, from me or not, don't buy this one. 







Again, while I absolutely love this colour, I'd avoid the mock croc.  It's not yet done was well as mock croc should be (like the Chloe Paraty for instance...oh la la).













This is an Off Pink colour.  Not quite greyish white and not quite a pink.  It looks more pink here but it's actually very subdued.

Mock croc that could quite frankly be done better.  Stay away or if you must have, wait it out.  It will get better.













Which one is best?  My humble opinion?  The black, grey, dark brown, the leopard print is great if you can carry it all the time, and the off white /pink one.  In other words, all the non mock croc ones.

The Peek - A - Boo is $270.00USD. 

I already asked the factory and it will be awhile until we can get a bag buy on this handbag. 

Happy Shopping!

January's Contest (was also December's Contest)

January's Contest, which has spanned 2 months now almost, has been a smash hit!   You guys are PHENOMENALLY giving!  You have another week to kep the entries coming.  I will be EXCITED to give the winner their prize in two weeks. 

In light of the Haiti tragedy, I think now more than ever you can tell me a story where you reached out and gave back to the community.  Remember you will be rewarded for your good will, and if not here with this contest, then I'm sure in many other wonderful ways.  .  Here is a list of the prizes to be won:

Paddington with Brass Lock

Or a Balenciaga The First Handbag:

Or any ONE pair of Christian Louboutin shoes:

Or the incredibly popular, as in keeps me in business, LV Damier Speedy 30

It's not too late to enter the contest today.  It's super easy.  Give and receive. 

Contest closes January 28, 2010!!

All the best to everyone and good luck!

Happy Shopping!!

I'm Here I'm Here!

I'm so embarrassed.   I have three ladies waiting since  MID NOVEMBER for a bag.  MID NOVEMBER.  Now before you start shaking your head at me.  It was not my fault.  The packages were delayed getting out from the factory.  The factory sent me 3 boxes and of course, OF COURSE, the most important box was last getting out.  It got stopped by customs.  I had to pay duty, taxes and CUSTOM FEES (you'd think those were the duties and taxes!!) and then it took forever for customs to process said duties, taxes and CUSTOM FEES!!

Finally I got the bags late last night.  They are going out in 15 minutes.  God I'm so ashamed.  I will make it up to you J., A., and M.!  I promise!

Shipping is so undependable.  Seriously, if I worked in shipping, I'd have a heart attack.  I lost sleep over that box not coming in in enough time.  I could not do it everyday.

Luckily mail is moving a bit better now.   Don't get discouraged if you don't see activity on the tracker for days on end.  That is normal.  I hate that.  I want an update every minute, every second if  possible.  If there was a way to satellite track a package and watch its movement on Google Earth or something, I'd never sleep.  See, why I can't work in shipping??  I'm a little obsessive that way :S

Anyway, other than that horridly long delay due to Canada Customs, everything else is moving fine.  The usual 10 day delivery is still working right now. 

Thanks for everyone's patience.

Happy Shopping...biting fingernails.  Veau Ver is selling like mad, folks!

Chanel Veau Ver

The response to the Veau Ver has been outstanding!  Wow!  You guys have awesome taste.  Shall we do a bag buy?  I think bringing in this puppy for a discounted cost is a good idea!

Sandstone Patent
Absolutely love this one!















This bag comes in a lot of colours and 2 different kinds of leather.  I'm gonna list them all here for you so that you can decide what you'd like.  Let's do the smooth patent leather colours first.

 Black Patent with Silver chain

Camel / Light Brown Patent

 Red Patent

Purple Patent

Here are the nappa leather or CAVIAR leather colours:

Black with Silver Chain

Purple

White

Dark Brown

Also loving this one

Camel / Light Brown

Pink

Red

Black with Gold chain.  












The Veau Ver normally sells for $250USD on my site.  Let's set this baby for $190.00USD which includes shipping to Canada and the US. Shipping to the rest of the world is $10 extra.  Please note:  $40 extra if you live in UAE.  Sorry UAEer's, shipping to your country is bloody expensive!

 There is NO WAY this will get to you in time for XMAS and so please don't get all upset that you must have it for XMAS 2009.  Ain't gonna happen.

This sale starts immediately.  And the sale on the Chloe Paddington ends NOW.  Congratulations to all 449 of you new Chloe Paddington replica owners!!!

Okay, people go for it.  

Happy Shopping!

Note:  for all of you who just purchased a Veau Ver for full price, you will get the discount too!  Don't worry!  I'll rebate the difference to your accounts. 

Not Done...

It's well past midnight.  I have been at this bag thing all day and now it looks like I might be going all night.

And this was supposed to be fun.  FUN!!

No, it is.  Just not right at this moment.

I'm delirious.  I have sent out about 30 of these today.  The Chanel Veau Ver.

Different people with obviously good taste. I'm not usually a big fan of chanel handbags.  They don't fit my lifestyle (remember I need massive bag / tank that holds everything!).  Chanel is so dainty!  So exquisite but so dainty.


But man, am I ever digging this bag.  It's so pretty!

One of the things that I absolutely love about Chanel is that they use colour!  They ain't shy about it either.  They will go classic black and white and then do a colour strata like this, amazing sandstone or  the above camel.









Of course they will stay with classic, timeless colours like black.

And they will always offer the black in patent and of course the signature caviar leather.

And just to make my life more interesting, the same caviar leather bag with gold straps.

And Chanel's classic pink:

I'm digging the sandstone (pic 2) huge, but I'm always into dark brown.  Too much so at times.  And Chanel gets me again:

Overall, made well.  Exceptional replication.  Detailing is magnificent on Chanel from my factory.  I was a bit concerned at first about the chain.  Was it gonna be too cheap?  Was it gonna peel or lose it's sheen?  And after having one for about 3 weeks on the go and being used by a girlfriend (who can be a bit rough on bags), it's holding out fine.

It's a delicate bag.  Not meant for monsters like me who would pack the car in it if I could.  You can't go overboard with it.  It's not that it will break but it feels like it will if you overload it.

Dainty.

Happy Shopping!  Go crazy.  I'm off to bed! 

Arghhhhhhhhh!

Me:

Sound like a broken record.  I know.  Trust me.

I'm actually overwhelmed, nervous and scared.

I am here.  I'm just under a mountain of merchandise.  It all has to go out today to meet the second XMAS deadline.

If I survive this, I'll be back tonight.  I am taking the kids to hockey first.  Then back to my mountain.

I have about 900 tracking numbers to send out.  Excel can't keep up!!  My credit card processor is busted (I think I brokeded it).

We were in the middle of a major snowstorm.  Mail pickup and drop is totally delayed and off schedule.

And Canada Customs, remember them?  They want duties, fees and taxes.  I love my country.  I really do.  But let's cut to the chase shall we?  No one is offended with knock off merchandise once the "fees, duties and taxes" are paid.

Happy Shopping.  Hold off for another couple of hours!

900 Bags

I'm moving 900 bags this XMAS season - as in today.  You read that right.  900!!!!!!!

Needless to say I'm stressed, tired and very behind schedule for posting here and replying to emails.

On top of that EVERYTHING that can go wrong is going wrong.  From bad weather in the US and Canada to Canada Customs biting my ass.

Please bear with me. 

My replies today will be very slow or non-existent. I'm not ignoring you.  I'm trying to get caught up.

Will be in touch.

STOP SHOPPING!!!!

*jokes*

Network Issues Today

I'm having some major issues with my laptop today.  It is getting re-imaged.  I have a loaner but of course it has no information, no pictures, nothing!

I should have my computer shortly.  I will post new Balenciaga.  Very pretty!

Have fun in the meantime.  I am here if you need me. 

XMAS second rush

Sorry guys!

Just getting through the second rush of XMAS.  I will be back on tomorrow with new Balenciaga.  I also have some treats.

Some of you want clothes!  Especially for the party season.  Yes, I got 'em!

Here is a small sample:

Chanel Dresses:
First the runway model:

The replica dresses.

Chloe Dresses:
The Runway Model:

I have HUNDREDS of dresses.  I know it's a bit late for this XMAS season however if you're looking for good party dress, give me a call. 

I am actively now looking for a new website host.  I will DEFINITELY put the dresses up when I get that new website up and running.  I'm thinking my next real break will be during the holidays.  I will then start the nasty task of uploading THOUSANDS of pictures to the new host.

Fun!

In the meantime, we have to continue this old school.  You write me, ask me for Bag A, Dress B and Sunglasses C.  I write back and tell you if I have it or not.

Sorry.  I know it's a pain but for now (for 3 more weeks), it will be pretty slow.  I can handle AFTER XMAS rush!

Happy Shopping, Guys.  Have a great one!


 

Selling Bags

To all who have written me about selling bags through me, thank you for your kind words.  Yes, I have been doing this a fairly long time.  Not selling the bags per se, but I'm a large importer and exporter in Canada.  I have written this several times this week, but if you're wearing a winter coat, does not matter where you bought it, chances are that I brought it into North America and then distributed it to various stores in Canada and the US.

Yes, it's a very exciting job because I get to see what factories are up to and what styles are coming out.  I also get to make some very good connections with factories that make other products such as replica handbags.

Having said that, a number, a large number, of you have written to me and want to set up your own home business selling bags, sunglasses, clothing, etc.

I gave it some thought and it sounds like a great idea to me!  I am all for it.  If you're up for it, contact me.  Yes, you can easily make some decent money on the side.  I do the handbag part of this business for me.  I live with 3 men (my husband and 2 sons).  I literally get no girly time to me, myself and I.  If it's not racing to a game of hockey for either boy, it's a practice.  If it's not practice, it's swimming, judo or dance lessons. 

My life is busy and very hectic.  I need this outlet for fun.  I bring in the bags from a very reputable manufacturer in Asia.  I sell all over the world and twice a year I go to my suppliers in China and pay them a visit, check out the factories, see that all is good and well. 

Having said that, there is a commitment requirement to sell bags.  Contact me for more details.

Now, I had a couple of people who wanted my sources for the handbags.  Folks, unless you're planning on bringing in about 500 bags a week or importing (like I do) other supplies on a large scale, factories do not want to sell small quantities.  When you get bigger, I'm happy to share my knowledge with you.

When I get a chance, I will set up a restricted area on the website for Wholesalers. 

In the meantime, contact me and I can tell you what you need to set up your own side business.

Thanks!

Balenciaga

Balenciaga must be doing something right.  I mean 99% of their bags LOOK EXACTLY THE SAME.  There is very little variation in their styles and they always use the same lambskin leather.  Here is 2010 Balenciaga:

This granite / stone look is big for Balenciaga this year.  It's their distressed line.  But keep in mind that this is the EXACT same Giant City Handbag.

In fact, even as I type "Giant City", I have to do a double take to make sure it's not a First Bag.

*And now I'm checking to see if it is*







And it is a Giant City Handbag.  Whew! 

UPDATE:  No, it's not.  Just double checked and the bag above is The First.  This is my life every time I talk Balenciaga.  I have a pretty good memory, but for some reason Balenciaga bags always stump me. 

Balenciaga makes awesome stuff.  I may not know the name of the bag but  it is always awesome, awesome, awesome :) The bags are exquisite and the leather is supple and luxurious.  The replicas, because they are SO EASY, to make come out the same way.   There are no bells and whistles to the Balenciaga line.  Their simplicity is their sales pitch.  Despite being pretty plain on the fancy scale, they are however very sexy bags.  Their sleekness and their girliness (the fringes of leather, the buckles, etc.) make for one heck of a sultry handbag.

Replica wise, again, the job is done well. There was an issue a little while ago with the buckles and hardware not being attached well.  The Giant City bags have the brass hardware like below:

and it was routinley falling off or coming off far too easily.

That problem has no been fixed.  Balenciaga in the replica world is an A.  Not an A+ like LV or Chanel or Chloe or Gucci.  Yes, this is across the board, not just my site!  I'll write more on this later but all replicas for a particular brand come from the same factories.

If you're absolutely in love with Balenciaga bags, you're gonna be okay to buy a replica.  They are done well and all details are copied well too.

If you have any questions, you know what to do.  ASK.

Happy Shopping!

Taking A Day Off.

I'm not big on days off.  I get antsy.  However, my husband and I are going to enjoy a day to just us, sans kids.  Oh God, I hardly remember what that was like.  My in-laws are taking the kids today.  Woooohoooo~!!

Tons of orders have come in to beat the XMAS deadline.  If you're contemplating something for XMAS, please, PLEASE, get that order in today.  Today really is the deadline to get a gift to your friends or family in enough time for December 23, 2009.

Having said that, let's do a bag of the day.  A good one.

There's something about Burberry lately that's making me gaga.  Maybe it's age with me, but this style of bag (not the bag itself) is so timeless.  You know your mother or aunt carried one similar (minus the radical chain - maybe) and yet it's a style still around and usable today. The same style, updated for modernity, however still having that classic appeal.

This bag comes in two looks.  The one above and this one:

Personally, I prefer the second one.  I like the ability to put a bag onto my shoulders rather than always have to carry it in my hand or on my arm.  My LV Suhali replica is a carry in hand or on forearm handbag and it gets very tiring very fast, especially if it's heavy!

Have a great Sunday folks.  We'll see you tomorrow!

Happy Shopping...today REALLY REALLY is the last day to get in XMAS orders.  Thanks!
 

Last One...

One more bag of the day and I'm off to sleepy land. 

I will not be around again tomorrow and so that is why I'm posting like a fiend tonight.  Please keep in mind that responses to emails sent tomorrow will also be slow.

It is the cousins Christmas Party tomorrow.  My husband's Italian and God Bless him, he's got like 400 (exaggerated but since I have 0 cousins it feels like 400!!) cousins.  This party tomorrow is just for those 50 or 60 people (more like the true number).

Thank God it's not our year to host the party!  We just have to show up this year! 

Having said that I leave you with new Jimmy Choo Bardia.  This is a very sexy bag.  Nothing more and nothing less.  This bag, like his shoes, oozes sex appeal.

It's got a very pseudo dominatrix, gladiator (very big in shoes this past year and coming year too), young and hip feel to it.  It's very blingy and that adds to the element of youthfulness. 

This is a FLASHY bag.   It's got a lot of good detail and having compared the sample I received last week to the real thing at Holt Renfrew (that's Canada's equivalent to a Macy's or Nordstoms), the bag is very well done copy wise. 

The detailing is excellent and the zippers are of good quality.  That has always been an issue with Jimmy Choo replicas in the past.  Jimmy loves his zippers and often times they broke.  Nothing spells hot mess more than a broken zipper on a REPLICA bag!!!  Ugh. 

I am going to test this bag out over the next couple of weeks.  I don't feel comfortable selling it just yet.  I have some doubts about the clasps and the buckles.

Let's see how it goes.  I'll report back in 2 week and let you guys know.  In the meantime, it's a great looking bag and if you're getting all decked up to hit the party circuit, this is a bag you want to have in hand!

Bikinis and Swimsuits

Folks for those of you asking, bikinis and bathing suits are SUPER CHEAP.  Most of us are not Paris Hilton and don't live in bikinis and bathing suits.  I find a replica suit, provided it's made well and is comfortable, just fine for my 1 week in the sun.  I truly do not see the need to spend more than what the vacation cost on my bathing suit.  Now again if I lived in a climate where I could prance around (yeah right, my life) in a bikini, then I would invest the $$ for something expensive.  But let's be real, people.  I live in CANADA!!!  I'd much rather invest in a goose down jacket that I'm gonna wear, ohhhhh, 9 months of  the year!

I took this one to Cuba in May and I had girls at least 20 years younger than me asking where I got the bikini from. 

Prices range from $50.00 to $100 (very rare suits), depending on the style and make.  Those prices MAY include shipping - ask.  When I get a second, I will post some pics.  I will update the website...you know...sometime soon (I'm lying).

I have swimwear in all the designer names.  Even LV Graffiti!

Some of you asked me about sizing.  Ladies, please know your bikini and bathing suit sizes.  Sometimes these are different from the size you wear everyday.  Whatever you buy in a regular suit back home will be the size that you order here. All suits are reinforced and have gussetted for comfort and fit.

Happy Shopping everyone!

I'm In The Clear

Okay guys, I'm back.  I'm in the clear.  I'm all yours.

And the good news is my supplier tells me there is time to get bags out for XMAS.  So if you've been thinking about it and want to place an order, come at me!

Like today, tomorrow or Sunday.  Then that's it folks.  Then you are SOL.

Write me, call me, send me a message from the site.  I'm all yours now.

Ahhhh!

Let's do a bag of the day!

Prada.  I don't highlight Prada for a lot of times for the same reasons applied to Miu Miu.  Some bags are great.  Others...meh.  Prada bags are usually made to look beautiful!  They look fabulous.  Every last detail on these bags is right.  So when you get the bag, you're all giddy. 

Then your wonderful relatively new bag breaks.  And then you're not happy.  Some Prada bags, like the one above are made very, very well.  Good looking AND durable.  Some though, not so good.  Look great and perfect but the durability is just not there. 

Remember when I was talking about Miu Miu bags the other day?  They are the opposite of Prada bags.  They are usually made very durable and there is never a breaking issue.  It's always the design or the look that gets messed up on them. 


If you're madly in love with a Prada bag, ask me or another person who's selling the replicas if it's a keeper.  Trust me you'll be glad you did.  If the average return policy on a replica site is 7 days, your new awesome looking replica Prada is bound to break on day 8.   Trust.  And if you ask someone in the business, is it a good bag?  And the standard reply is, "very good.  very good.  buy it.  buy it.", run.  Run fast my friend.  If a bag is great it will sell itself.  There is no need in this industry to have to do the force sell. None.  You'll never, ever hear me say, You gonna buy that?  Huh?  Ready to pay?  Come on pay now? 

These bags, if they are made well, and if someone is honest, will sell themselves.  Now A LOT OF PEOPLE come to me and ask, "is this or that a good bag?" and that is where the honesty needs to come in.  I had to tell a guy NO on 4 bags this week.  It hurt me to do it because he just wanted to buy his partner a bag.  He didn't know what was good or what wasn't.  He only knew of 1 designer!  He wanted the pain of picking out a handbag to end and to end fast!  He kept picking poor quality bags.  I'm sure by the end of it, he thought I was yanking his chain and just saying NO, THAT ONE IS BAD, for fun!

Again anything that I just wrote has to be footnoted with a disclaimer that reads this is not an across the board application for any particular brand.  It's a learned experience from importing and exporting items. It's the reason why I can confidently say, LV Griet, Hampstead or Whatever?  Yeah, THAT is an awesome bag. No doubt - buy it.  Enjoy it. 

You say, Prada New Shopper?  I bite my finger nails.  Just ask.  You'll sleep better. 

Happy Shopping!

Beach Wear

A friend of mine is going to Jamaica next week.  She calls me THIS WEEK to ask if I can get her a Burberry bikini.

I can get it, but ya think maybe you can give me more than a week's worth of lead time?

I have actually had about 10 people write to me and ask me for swimwear.  I have it.  You just have to ask. 

I have every single designers' bikini and swim suit you can think of and even some of the less expensive brands, like Victoria Secret and AF.

Ask.  And you shall receive.  Not next week but you shall receive. 

Happy Shopping!

Griet's a goner, folks!

It's bye bye for the Griet.

I love when some of us who are less fortunate or have been really hit hard by this recession get to take advantage of a great bag at a great deal.  Scratch and all it will put a smile on someone's face.

Congrats, A.  You're smart girl and you got the bag for my cost!

Feedback

I'm not as hip as I should be.  Can you guys let me know if UGGs are still in style and wanted?

My supplier is insisting they are still the hottest selling boots.  I'm like whatever!  Were the ever?  I guess they were since I see everyone (celebrity wise) still sportin' them.

Would you guys like UGGs?  Yes, they are replica but still made with real sheep skin.  I just got my sample in today and they are nice!  Very soft.  I tried mine on and wow, softee on the feets! 

If you're interested, let me know. I appreciate the feedback!

LV Griet on Sale

I have an LV Griet that got very slightly damaged in the mail.  Since it was a guy buying for his wife, he cannot give it to her with the scratch.  The Griet retails on my site for $245USD.

Here is a picture of a Griet bag:

 

The above is a high resolution picture and so the buckle and faceplate look a lot bigger than the second picture.  They are in fact the same size.  The scratch also looks bigger (wider) than it is because of the extreme close up.  The picture was taken for my supplier to show them the damage.   

I am not downplaying the scratch.  It is noticeable.  The damage on this bag is restricted to the buckle and face plate (see far left of gold plate and see middle of the buckle).  The damage was caused by rough handling during shipping.  The bag is perfect everywhere else. 


If you're okay with the bag as is, contact me and we can discuss a HUGE discount for you.  I'd keep it but I already own a replica Griet.  BTW, my kids would do more damage than this to any handbag in less than a day!

Maybe it's your day for a great bargain!

Happy Shopping!.

Shut Down...

I gotta shut down for a day or two.  I am inundated with orders.  I am going crazy.  I am dreaming of Paddingtons and Paratys.  I should never ever have put that Paraty up on the blog.  Now everyone wants one!!

No, I'm glad I did.  It's such a great bag. 

Okay, write me.  Call me.  Do whatever you want, but don't be shocked if I don't reply in my usual 30 seconds.  I'm sorry but I'm swamped. 

I have to get these XMAS orders out.  I will be in touch either tomorrow or on the weekend!!!

Quit Shopping, People!!!

No, Happy Shopping...in a day or two, okay?