Stephanie: Longchamp Les Pliage

(Longchamp 1899/89 Medium Size Pliage Tote in Bilberry - Dark purple colour)

When i first saw them, i didn't like them at all. But now, i finally understand their appeal and the reasoning behind its current 'it bag' status. They're light, can take a good bashing and most importantly, they come in every colour imaginable! Meaning 'fold' in french, these pliage bags are convenient for travel and decently priced considering it's French heritage. From experience, people who own these bags suffer from colour addiction - visiting the store every 6 months to see new season colours. This season, my top picks are Bilberry (a dark purple colour pictured above) and Taupe. Last season, my love went out to Mandarin (bright vibrant orange) and Nutmeg (a yellow mustard colour). Brisbane and Melbourne dwellers can visit their local Hunt Leather store for their seasonal pliage fixes whilst Sydneysiders have the option of two flagship stores (in the MLC Centre and the QVB). Also, a Hunt Leather store will be opening soon on King St. in Perth. If you don't live in any of these cities, Hunt Leather does deliver Australia wide and to New Zealand. Contact details are here.

( My Longchamp 2603/89 Small Size Pliage Tote in Taupe)

Stephanie: These are a few of my favourite things...

Initially, i was going to post my entire collection, but it's pretty annoying putting shoes and handbags back into their dustbags...so here is some of it. Hahaha, i promise i will post everything eventually. If you have any requests - modelling pictures etc or questions, feel free to comment and i will get back to you a.s.a.p :)

Much Love, Stephanie.

Louis Vuitton Bellevue GM in Pomme - My first Lvoe...a gift from my parents for my 18th birthday this year :)

(The vernis leather is like hot red liquid)

Ferragamo Marisa in Patent Leather - This bag is such a Ferragamo icon. I love how the leather changes colour under different shades of lighting!

Ferragamo Gancio Wallet in Pink Saffiano Leather :) - My grandmother and i have matching wallets thanks to mummy dearest. I have adopted it as my everyday wallet!

Okay! Time for shoes shoes shoes! This is only a fraction of my collection...it's really tiring carrying all the shoeboxes upstairs :(

My first pair of Gucci's

Ferragamo Varas in Grey

The devil does indeed wear Prada...

Stephanie: Longchamp Store Opening

Weeee~ Another Longchamp Store is opening in the QVB in Sydney tomorrow :) Daria Werbowy and Kate Moss are in the latest campaign debuting the new Gatsby Handbag. I'm excited!

Stephanie: Louis Vuitton Eva in Monogram Canvas

The Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch in Monogram Canvas

Named after the supermodel herself - Eva Herzigova, the Eva Clutch can be worn across the shoulder with the vachetta strap, on the shoulder with the gold chain or as a wristlet! I must admit, i'm not the biggest fan of monogram canvas because of the 'she's asian therefore she got her bag for $20 from the markets in thailand' stigma.. but this bag is too charming for words! It fits all your essentials - phone, gloss, cards, cash and although it's ideal as a night bag, this picture below shows how wonderful it looks when dressed down for the day! I'm in LVoe and somehow, i will convince my parents to buy it for me seeing as i have no income :(

Stephanie: You've got Y-mail

(L to R: Black Y-mail Clutch , Mini Y-mail Patent Tote bag in Gold, Silver Y-mail Zip Wallet)

The Yves Saint Laurent Y-mail series has recently caught my eye! It comes in colours - black, gold and silver, my favourite being the black of course! I find the effortless, nonchalant cursive writing really charming but i'm not sure if i would still like it after a few looks, y'know? I like items that grow on you, and look as good if not better than the first day you bought it. Gah, I wish there was a YSL store in Sydney so i could see the merchandise. Actually, correction, i wish there was just a flagship store in Australia! I feel rather deprived that we don't have Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Chloe, YSL and other fabulous luxury brands because it pressures alot of women to buy online. Maybe it's just me but i'm a try before you buy kind of girl and buying luxury brands online isn't as fun as being in the store yourself! After all, you're paying so much money, why not enjoy every fine detail?

(Kylie Minogue with her Black Mini Y-mail Patent Tote)

Stephanie: I just don't understand...

(Prada SS09 Campaign)

I've always believed that one day, somewhere along the path, i was going to age with Prada, but not if they keep sticking ugly plastic looking jewels on their bags! I love the SS09 campaign because if sensationalism could be applied to fashion, this would definitely be a prime example. Making everything look better than what it really is...à la Chloé SS09, you unfortunately cannot hide the ridiculousness of the pietre bags on Neiman Marcus. You would think that Prada learnt from their resort collection how ugly that lumpy mess was, but its translation into the spring collection is equally as distasteful. We're in a recession! People are either going to buy timeless pieces or splurge on things that pop. I wondered, why are there practically no blogs discussing Prada SS09 bags? Answer: Because they're pretty ug. Oh well, at least we all know now. If anyone actually owns a pietre bag and LOVES it, feel free to comment! I would really like to meet someone who does not share similar views as myself when it comes to these bags.