Designer Delights.

YSL is my favourite brand, after Marc Jacobs (I think I might save a whole other post for that sexy man with his fabulous M&M tattoos).

Anyway, my YSL purse was my very first designer purchase, about 4 years ago.  I got this.

An old classic, but I love it.  It’s a little battered now, but that makes it all the more magical.

When I was in New York in 2007, I saw this…

…and nearly died (in red mind you…I can’t find a picture online of it).  I nearly got it, but was torn between my practical thinking (I got a Marc Jacobs proper bag in the end…THE EXCHANGE RATE WAS MY FRIEND OK??), or just being a frivolous fart (it’s only a tiddly little thing and could barely fit much more than lippy and a few pennies).  Anyway, I’d forgotten about it, then realised they still sell it.  Well.  Now my thoughts are entirely consumed with having this sexy little creature wrapped around my wrist.  Yeah sure, I’ll have no money to put into it when I have it, but isn’t that the point?

A lot of people react rather strongly when they hear how much I pay for designer items (I’ve built quite a saucy collection now).  They think I’m being a flashy git I think.  Well, until you try it, don’t knock me!  It’s not about being flashy.  They just make you feel amazing.  There is no better feeling on earth than opening up that box, pulling apart the tissue paper, and revealing the gem inside.  Heaven.  I prefer designer items that aren’t so obvious, but I know they are.  You know? Plus, quality-wise, Topshop don’t quite cut it do they?  Not that I’m dissing Topshop, but I wouldn’t see a bag from there as an investment.  A Marc Jacobs bag however…

Also, I have just discovered the delights of Polyvore!  How fun!  Although, I could really just not be so lazy and use photoshop…ehhh.  Here’s a designer wishlist:

Oh, and is anyone else getting peaved with this ‘50s pinup‘ look that’s getting popular.  I know of a few girls that have been rocking this look for many a year.  Them I don’t mind.  But there’s this new wave of girls who are one minute wearing tunics and leggings, then suddenly emulating all the 50 starlets of yore.  You know…red lips, lots of eyeliner, fake eyelashes, sausage curl fringe, pencil skirt…and a sudden interest in Betty Page.  To me, it just kind of looks like they were scrabbling to find their fashion identity.  Couldn’t.  Then reached for the red lipstick, and the hair rollers.  Seems a little contrived to me.  Ahem.  Just sayin’…

Tags: Alexander McQueen, Cartier, Chanel, Louboutin, Luella, Marc Jacobs, Polyvore, YSL