The Satchel Brouhaha

It all started with the Mulberry Alexa (for me, at least). For me this is the satchel of all satchels! I'm still lusting on this bag. My shobe has one. I'm inggit! LOL! It's a perfect casual everyday bag. I like it's slouchy, I like the hardware, basta I like it!

Then, I saw the PS1 on my achi. It's super nice also!

Then came the Cambridge Satchel fever! I knew about Cambridge Satchel way before it became famous and available here in Manila because of this fashion blog I was reading. I find it boxy but the colors are super nice! I think it will make a nice laptop bag for my Macbook and it's not as pricey as the Alexa or the PS1.

But since I can't afford the bags mentioned above, I opted for a Topshop Satchel! Which reminds me that I should use it more. It's not as roomy as I would like it to be kasi! I bought the grey one but I still want a brown/tan satchel so the search continues...

 

Frances recently revealed her bespoke handmade leather satchel (also here). It's super nice! Love the color! But I want it in a bigger size. It's totally and locally handmade! I can't wait to see more colors and other sizes. No price yet for the bags.

Photo from Topaz Horizon 

And then, I made another discovery. I don't know how I knew about School of Satchel, but this is very similar to the Cambridge Satchel from the looks of it. A great alternative to the Cambridge, in my opinion. They currently have four colors only and I like the navy one!

My favorite online stores have their own version of the satchel. Topshop and Charles & Keith also have satchels in their collection.

Photo from Tonic and Ichigo

Satchels are everywhere! It's like the oxfords/brogues fad! I'm still looking for the "one" satchel. But with all these brouhaha, my heart still longs for an Alexa!


Other images unless stated are from Google Images.

I Want To Shop!

Since I got pregnant, I haven't really shopped. Well, we (DH and I) mostly shopped for the baby, I bought a few clothes and shoes for a wedding I went to (2 months post-partum), for new office clothes (because I haven't gone back to my pre-pregnancy weight plus the flabs and bulges here and there), and stuff for the house. But those didn't stop me from online window shopping, lusting over clothes I can't fit it! But for shoes, I can buy! It's the only part of my body that went back to normal LOL.


Ichigo Shoes
I don't own a pair of Ichigo's YET! But I always check their site for new style of brogues or oxford shoes. It's oxfords and loafers overload! This is from their lookbook.

Yumiko in Gold
Photos from Ichigo Shoes

I would love to own a pair of two of Ichigo's, but that would have to wait for now. I've got bills to pay!

Next online shop would be, Tonic.

I've been a fan of Tonic for 2 years maybe, I have 2 pairs of their shoes, a passport holder and a bag. I always visit their store in GH or their booths in bazaars. I know the owner so I get discounts! Booties are the trend right now, I want to own a pair but I don't know how to style them with my current wardrobe (that needs to be updated!, I'm a mom now but I don't want be losyang).

I have my eyes on these Annika Booties!

More on booties, I've recently discovered Gold Dot. I had been lusting over their lace-ups for the longest time, only to find out it was sold out when I wanted to get one already. I think there are a few pairs left of the green one and it's now on sale (20% off)!

Bianca Lace-ups

And then there's this pair of booties! Made of real soft leather, with studs, and I love the heels! These shoes looks so yummy! I can't resist them. Ughhh!

Brandy Booty-licious!!! in Tan

And a sky-high pumps I don't mind owning but would really be hard for me to walk in!

Brittany Pumps in Gray

Gold Dot shoes are pricier than of Ichigo and Tonic shoes. But of better quality also! If I'm not on a shopping ban and on a tight budget, I would love to buy a pair of Gold Dot! But for now, I'm content just being able to window shop!