Moving with the summer breeze, catching the summer light, this is what silk is all about. The freedom of summer and the feel of this fabric are quite the pair, especially when the weather is in between sun and rain which cause a lot of humidity. With that in mind, I put on an all silk outfit. I bought this Club Monaco skirt recently because I really loved the light-ness of it (feels like you have nothing on) and the patterns (looks like cave drawings from thousands of years back).
I hope you've enjoyed my recent Celine bag post. I'll try to incorporate more "How To" segments into my blog since it drove in a lot of visits (assuming people liked it).
On July 2nd, I will be having another giveaway, sponsored by Shabby Apple. Check out their webshop here. I will also be posting a discount code for you to shop.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How To: Decide Which Celine Bag To Buy
Hi Everyone, thanks for all your support and for reading my blog. Since I have had a lot of comments on my Celine bag and a lot of questions from friends and people on the streets asking about the size, price, where to buy, etc etc....I thought I'd write a post about it.
First off, the model that I have is the Celine Mini Luggage (tote), measuring 12" W x 12" H x 7" D (excluding wings). It is a bi-colour (forest green and black) in lamb skin on the interior and calf leather on the exterior. See my Mini Luggage here and here.
As nerdy as it will sound, I actually did a lot of research before purchasing the bag. The reasons being there are just so many styles, sizes, colour combinations and types of leather to choose from. Where would one begin, right? It is also next to impossible to find it in store so I couldn't even touch one before giving away my credit card number to some stranger overseas! Now that I've done all the leg work and got the bag I wanted, I am sharing with you my compiled research.
Style / Model / Size / Price:
The ever popular Luggage (smallest to largest) - Nano; Micro; Mini; Shoulder; Medium.
Nano - 8″H x 8″W x 4″D | $1,950+
Micro - 10″H x 10″W x 6″D | $2,200+
Mini - 12″H x 12″W x 7″D | $2,400 - $3,900 and if you must splurge
Shoulder - 12″H x 15″W x 7″D (New for Spring 2012)
Medium - 15″H x 15″W x 7″D (Discontinued for Spring 2012)
Envelope Luggage - Not too sure about this one but I think it runs similar to that of the regular luggage.
Phantom - small: 11″H x 12″W x 10″D // large: 13″H x 14″W x 11″D | $2,600+
Cabas - 16" H x 13"W x 6" D | $1,100+
Trapeze - 9.5″H x 12″w x 7″D | $2,100 - $3,900
Box - small: 7″W x 5″H x 3″D; 20″ length of strap // medium: 9″W x 8″H x 3.5″D; 37″ length of strap // large: 11.5″ x 10″H x 3.5″D | $2,900+
Triptyque - 9″H x 14″W x 6″D | $2,300+
Leather:
Palmeleto Leather, hand-drummed smooth calf leather; the same variation as mine. This leather is famous for being used on the finest handbags, such as Celine Classic Box bags and those by Hermes.
The interior of all palmeleto leather exterior is lamb skin making the bag very luxrious but heavy at times. This luxury also adds to the price tag but I tell you, it is worth every penny.
Pebbled Leather which is also calf leather but it is treated differently so it looks more like its raw form with more texture. The interior material paired with this leather is PL, also known as polyester or alcantara which gives off the appearance and feel of the material to that of suede. It supposedly is tougher and does not cause the bag to slouch, but the thought of polyester and Celine together is offensive. =/
Past collections included pieces in leathers like baby buffalo, suede, Mongolian lamb, striped flannel, python and crocodile skin. The croc-suede combo was asking $16,000a pop.
Where to buy:
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Barneys
Saksfifthavenue
Kirna Zabete
Luisaviaroma
www.departementfeminin.com
www.styledrops.net
www.yoox.com
www.aloharag.com
Call celine boutiques around the world. They ship worldwide.
And finally, some photos for you to ponder on...
First off, the model that I have is the Celine Mini Luggage (tote), measuring 12" W x 12" H x 7" D (excluding wings). It is a bi-colour (forest green and black) in lamb skin on the interior and calf leather on the exterior. See my Mini Luggage here and here.
As nerdy as it will sound, I actually did a lot of research before purchasing the bag. The reasons being there are just so many styles, sizes, colour combinations and types of leather to choose from. Where would one begin, right? It is also next to impossible to find it in store so I couldn't even touch one before giving away my credit card number to some stranger overseas! Now that I've done all the leg work and got the bag I wanted, I am sharing with you my compiled research.
Style / Model / Size / Price:
The ever popular Luggage (smallest to largest) - Nano; Micro; Mini; Shoulder; Medium.
Nano - 8″H x 8″W x 4″D | $1,950+
Micro - 10″H x 10″W x 6″D | $2,200+
Mini - 12″H x 12″W x 7″D | $2,400 - $3,900 and if you must splurge
Shoulder - 12″H x 15″W x 7″D (New for Spring 2012)
Medium - 15″H x 15″W x 7″D (Discontinued for Spring 2012)
Envelope Luggage - Not too sure about this one but I think it runs similar to that of the regular luggage.
Phantom - small: 11″H x 12″W x 10″D // large: 13″H x 14″W x 11″D | $2,600+
Cabas - 16" H x 13"W x 6" D | $1,100+
Trapeze - 9.5″H x 12″w x 7″D | $2,100 - $3,900
Box - small: 7″W x 5″H x 3″D; 20″ length of strap // medium: 9″W x 8″H x 3.5″D; 37″ length of strap // large: 11.5″ x 10″H x 3.5″D | $2,900+
Triptyque - 9″H x 14″W x 6″D | $2,300+
Leather:
Palmeleto Leather, hand-drummed smooth calf leather; the same variation as mine. This leather is famous for being used on the finest handbags, such as Celine Classic Box bags and those by Hermes.
The interior of all palmeleto leather exterior is lamb skin making the bag very luxrious but heavy at times. This luxury also adds to the price tag but I tell you, it is worth every penny.
Pebbled Leather which is also calf leather but it is treated differently so it looks more like its raw form with more texture. The interior material paired with this leather is PL, also known as polyester or alcantara which gives off the appearance and feel of the material to that of suede. It supposedly is tougher and does not cause the bag to slouch, but the thought of polyester and Celine together is offensive. =/
Past collections included pieces in leathers like baby buffalo, suede, Mongolian lamb, striped flannel, python and crocodile skin. The croc-suede combo was asking $16,000a pop.
Where to buy:
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
Barneys
Saksfifthavenue
Kirna Zabete
Luisaviaroma
www.departementfeminin.com
www.styledrops.net
www.yoox.com
www.aloharag.com
Call celine boutiques around the world. They ship worldwide.
And finally, some photos for you to ponder on...
Nano Luggage via hotlovedrama
Envelope Luggage via Celine
Box via leblogdezon
Cabas via babyanything
Trapeze via missingmissp
Triptyque via ixbag
Phantom via google image
Mini Luggage via bagthatstyle
Looking for my next Celine...should I get the Nano Luggage or Trapeze?
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
$100 MIINTO.COM Giveaway! - Closed
- Updated June 26, 2012 -
And the winner is....Amy Breckenridge. Congratulations Amy! You will receive an email from Justin of Miinto.com on how to claim your gift card shortly.
Hi Everyone,
To help you get started, I've selected some items that you can spend your $100 on.
Stand out at any parties in this Alice + Olivia dress.
Tackle the streets of Rome in these Balenciage sandals.
Add height to any outfit with these Charles Jourdan heels.
Look like a goddess at the pool in this Kareenas cover up dress.
And the winner is....Amy Breckenridge. Congratulations Amy! You will receive an email from Justin of Miinto.com on how to claim your gift card shortly.
Hi Everyone,
I hope you've all liked my first giveaway. As promised, I would have at least one giveaway every season. The summer giveaway is generously sponsored by Miinto. In this giveaway, one lucky winner will be randomly selected to receive a $100 gift card to spend at Miinto's online store. Open to all.
- To enter, you must be a follower of ChicAdvisor via Google Friend Connect and 'Like' Miinto on Facebook.
- Be sure to leave me a comment with your name and contact info, stating that you have completed step 1!
- For extra entries, please comment separately that you have:
Follow ChicAdvisor on BlogLovin'
Follow @Miinto
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Share this giveaway on a platform of your choice (Blogger, Twitter, Facebook)
To help you get started, I've selected some items that you can spend your $100 on.
Stand out at any parties in this Alice + Olivia dress.
Tackle the streets of Rome in these Balenciage sandals.
Add height to any outfit with these Charles Jourdan heels.
Look like a goddess at the pool in this Kareenas cover up dress.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Not Quick Summer Yet with Soft Knit + Nautical Stripes
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
I will be announcing the winner of the $100 Miinto gift card tomorrow morning so stay tuned.
Splendid under shirt // Juicy Couture sweater // Talula shorts (similar here and here) // Jewels - Etsy pink nautical knot (similar here) and Links of London bracelets, mini umbrella necklace from Revolve Clothing, Tiffany rings // Rolex watch // MBMJ sunnies // Chanel bag // F-Troupe flats
I will be announcing the winner of the $100 Miinto gift card tomorrow morning so stay tuned.
Splendid under shirt // Juicy Couture sweater // Talula shorts (similar here and here) // Jewels - Etsy pink nautical knot (similar here) and Links of London bracelets, mini umbrella necklace from Revolve Clothing, Tiffany rings // Rolex watch // MBMJ sunnies // Chanel bag // F-Troupe flats
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Azure Blue Elizabeth & James Blazer
Azure blue is the official colour of perfect blue sky. As I've mentioned before, Vancouver does not get a lot of sunshine nor blue sky. So...I create it in my wardrobe! I saw this eye catching bright blue Elizabeth and James blazer hanging on a rack in Holt Renfrew and I couldn't resist it. It reminded me of a similar coloured jacket I loved when I was in highschool which my mother made me give away to good will. She said the colour was "out". LOL. In all fairness, it was the early 2000's and nobody was wearing neon and bright colours. Lucky for me, this blazer was found! It was meant to be, that one faithful afternoon.
Elizabeth and James blazer (similar less expensive version here) // Talula Babaton silk tank // Stella McCartney shorts // Dolce Vita Wyatt boots
Elizabeth and James blazer (similar less expensive version here) // Talula Babaton silk tank // Stella McCartney shorts // Dolce Vita Wyatt boots
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