Bowling Handbags

If you're like me, you don't want to wait 2 weeks until I take my sweet time testing a bag.  You want a buyable bag now!  Don't blame you.  Want a good Miu Miu?

Here ya go:

 

 

 

The Miu Miu Bowling Handbag.  Comes in about 3 more colours (dark red, white, brown), but my favourite is the one above.  It's black with that violet-y, purple-y look to it and the purple lining is very nice.  Awesome bag.  Made well.  Feels good and solid.  Great leather.  Great detailing.  Great hardware.

$265USD on my website and includes shipping (check exceptions). 

Happy Shopping!

Hot Mess

I totally understand the tough times this economy has produced.  It's been horrid.  Friends with several degrees have been sitting at home with no job and no prospects for months.  It's really been quite depressing.  And trust me I get that.

What I don't get is why I saw a girl yesterday, carrying Chanel knock off bags with broken handles.  Huh?

Like, the kind of broken where the leather on the handle was split and the inside plastic-y part of the handle was showing.  I'm not in any way making light of the fact that some of us don't have the cash to go out buy a new bag on the fly.  Trust me.  I was a university student for 12 years.  I know broke better than most people.

But what I don't get is why would you still strut your stuff, like this one did yesterday.  I'm talking PROUD AS PUNCH - LOOK AT MY *cough* "REAL" CHANEL BAG (with the broken handle) and walked around like a peacock showing off feathers!!  I think my jaw dropped.  I think I'm still in shock today!  That's ballsy!

This is a delicate topic because I come off as the asshole who is making fun of  a girl with a broken bag.  Trust me I see that.  And me who's trying to be all high and mighty.  I'm so not though. I 'm confused how a person thinks that this still looks good and that the rest of us are going to think a) it's a real Chanel and b) that is why you are still walking around with a broken / ripped handle.

I'm weirdly perturbed by this.  I know it's me because I told my husband and he looked at me like I had 9 eyes.   He's more into Tiger Woods' dilemma and subsequent Tiger Woods jokes *rolls eyes*

Seriously, I'd take a plastic Sobey's (that's a grocery store in Canada) bag around before I carry a replica  purse with a broken handle.  I know this is gonna sound strange but if it weren't a replica and it had a broken handle, I would not care.  I guess its loosely based on when you carry something with a high end brand name on it, there is a statement being made.  Whether you endorse that statement or not is not relevant.  Something about it being a replica and broken just makes me feel all funny.  You definitely are not making that statement with a broken brand named bag.  If for a second a person thinks that we are all gonna stand around and say, that poor girl, her genuine Chanel is broken!, How Sad, that person is delusional.

Dude, we know it's a fake.  That's probably why it's broken.  You cannot strut your stuff with a broken fake.  You can't.  Just don't. With a good high end INTACT replica, yes.  Not a broken one where we can see plastic handle parts. 

Okay, rant over.  I'm gonna go take my meds now.

Good Miu Miu

Two weeks ago I wrote about Miu Miu and how it makes me queasy to stand behind it 100% on all products.  I stick by that claim.  You have to be careful which bag you buy.  Otherwise you end up with a dud and if it's your first replica, then your opinion on replicas as a whole goes down the toilet.   I don't blame you.  One bad experience, especially your first, can be life altering.

So I think for the next little while I'll highlight more of the Pradas and Miu Mius just because the purpose of this blog is to expose you guys to GOOD replicas.  We all know, ad nauseum,  that LV, Chanel, Chloe and Gucci are done well.  There's no worry on those brands.

Let's talk about brands that are awesome and might cause some worry!

Having said that, here is a Miu Miu that you're gonna love.

Have I mentioned that I love dark brown??!!??  Wow, this is a nice bag.

I got my samples for all three yesterday and the quality is pretty darn good.

My main concern was / is the strap.  It looks a bit on the weak side.  I don't mean weak for me who packs way too much into her bag, I mean weak for the normal person who carries the basics.

I'm gonna try it out for a week or two and see if it breaks or gives me the vibe that it's gonna break.

If this bag passes the test, it will be around the same cost as other Miu Miu bags.  About $260  and that includes shipping (see the exception list).

Right now this bag looks okay but I'll get back to you in about 2-3 weeks and let you know.

Happy Shopping!

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!