Seng's wallet

Ordered this for Seng 2 weeks back through Carol's contact. It's a Bi-fold wallet with 8 credit card slots, retailing at S$610 in SG. Unlike my wallet, his is made of calfskin rather than lambskin. Carol's friend's friend is working in Gucci or BV so they can get 50% staff discount. FIFTY, can you imagine. But quota is tight so it's not easy to get. I was lucky, sort of.

But the 'unfortunate' thing was that there were some discrepancy in the stock count recently so the collection of the wallet was delayed. Today, Carol sms me saying that her fren's fren still hasn't contacted them about the wallet (sigh). Carol is leaving for HK tmrw (hopefully she can find her Miu Miu Charm), be back on 03/09 so she says earliest can only collect after she's back.

I guess I'll have to wait another week, at least. But waiting is fine, so long as I eventually get this wallet at 50% discount :p Good things need to be patient right?

BTW, Seng agreed to let me buy another BV bag (with staff discount of course)! But I promised him it wouldn't be now, but I do hope I can buy before this contact leaves! 50% discount is hell ALOT! So.. should I get a Veneta, Sloane or ????

Momma did it again!

Yes.. I ought to be slaughtered... Yes I ought to be canned.. but I just can't help it. Every time I look at my red BV handbag.. I just l-o-v-e the red. So.. this is what I bought..

Yes yes.. I already have a BV wallet in Colonial. Yes yes, I love that wallet too.. But but but..

I emailed to Bryan few days back to see if he has any still available.. but he said it's completely sold out in USA. I was disappointed naturally. Then I heard Carolyn was in HK.. (DH was in HK few days back but I wouldn't dare tell him of my "indecent desire")

She asked if I needed anything from HK and it just hit me.. I pondered for 1 nite and the next morning I texted her, asking her to look out for this wallet for me. When she called me at 7pm yesterday, I was delighted to know that HK airport has 1 last pc! The SA actually told her they probably have sold out this colour but went to check nonetheless. And boy I glad she did!

So now, this beautiful wallet is now MINE!

My humble BV Family

Yes! I finally lay my hands on my newest purchase! My New Ball in Carminio! Isn't the red lovely! I'm so in heaven!

My Bottega(s)!

It has arrived! It has arrived! But it's currently being "detained" by ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) for assessment of taxes payable. I'll make a trip down tomorrow to the Post Office early in the morning. Hopefully I can get everything settled and goto work. I could get Singpost to clear the customs for me but that'll cost me another S$15.

Cost is not the main issue, the problem is since I did an email order, all I have as 'proof' is the email as well as my credit card bill. Thus I'm not exactly sure if assigning Singpost to clear the customs would be of any help.

Ooo.. I can't wait to lay my hands on the bag!!!

Mommy's indecent obsession

Yes. I have.. obsession with Bottega Veneta. It's terrible but it's true. I just ordered a Bottega Veneta New Ball in Carminio (see picture above) from BV Hawaii. No.. you didn't read wrongly, it's BV Hawaii. Currently they are verifying my credit card information. Once everything checks out, they'll ship out my bag. Total damage? Don't ask but it's cheaper compared to SG price by a whopping S$400 - S$500 (depending on shipping and exchange).

Do I feel guilty? Yes. I bought a Loewe (2nd hand from Madam Milan), a BV wallet and a BV handbag all within a span of 2 months? Yes, it's obscene and I wouldn't deny it. But this will be my LAST purchase for the year (at least). After this I'll be preparing for the arrival of little Nigel in about 10 weeks time.

Ooooo.. when will it arrive?!?!

Mama got a new wallet! (and eyeing another bag)

Yes! I got it! A Bottega Veneta wallet. I heard that the boutique was having sale so I went there after attending the training centre's opening ceremony. And yes! the continental wallet (1st pic) I'm eyeing on was on sale! I originally wanted to get a colleague to order one from Japan for me (it's cheaper) but the fear of buying off an online shop not knowing the authenticity etc just irks me much. Since this wallet is on 30% discount, I decided to grab it! This is the colour I bot, colonial (2nd pic). Not an easy colour to take care I know but I just love the pastels :p

At the same time, I show a bag in BV that really ticks me! It looks like this and it's was in the same green as my wallet. After 30% it costs slightly above $3K. I was so so tempted to get it as well but I CONTROL! Thankfully I did coz when I surf BV's USA online store (authenticity guaranteed), this gorgeous colour (Carminio) was on sale!. Granted that online price are before ground shipping and sales tax.. but the starking difference in pricing just can't be ignored.

Is anyone coming back from States? :p