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Oscars winning bags

2012-02-27T23:12:00.002+08:00

What will be your last bag of 2012 ?

2012-02-15T08:14:00.005+08:00

I am guilty of it, ->overspending. Some of us have the tendency to spend all o

We are so caught up in the NEW YEAR, new things, new bargains and hence new everything, especially clothes, shoes and bags. And the result is that we have indeed overspent our shopping budget of the entire year even though it is only Feb!!!!

Well, if this is going to be your last bag of year 2012, don't miss out colours beside the essential black. Colours are not just black or brown, get bolder with tangerine or blue. These coloured bags should compliment the rest of your collection, wear them on different occasion and moods. Get a bag with texture, like wool, printed leather, fringe..etc. Bottega is known of it interlaced leather weaving and it adds an extra dimension. The Gucci 1973 design is a clean classic cut that will never go out off key. And the woolly Dolce, a lady bag that looks like it has some clothes on. It's fun.
What will be your last bag in 2012?
Enjoy the new things in life.

will this be my last bag of 2012 by thedeborahshop featuring genuine leather handbags

Happy Chinese Valentine Day

2012-02-06T20:44:00.006+08:00

Happy Chinese Valentine Day by thedeborahshop

Today is the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, also the last day of the long drawn celebration. Each day signify a different meaning and ocassion and today is the Chinese Valentines' Day.

Perhaps an idea of what to get for your love ones this Valentines' Day ( Western style)? What about sweet lilac colour wallets, Prada 1M0506 or Miu Miu 5M1183? Both long wallets have 12 card slots, notes compartments and middle zip for coins. These are the standard features. I guessed it is the standard for most wallet b'cos it is a practical size, not too big or too small, optimum use of space for card/notes and one will not get lost in their own wallet! The colour is amazingly sweet, unlike pink or pastel pink that is way too sweet for a 30 year old. I would go with lilac or deep purple for a change.

Proenza remains my favourite bag. This is the PS1- medium size in saddle colour. I like the earthly shade and it goes well with almost anything. It has a lot of compartments inside for people who like to organise their clutter. The longer you use this bag, the leather will get more buttery soft and it adds to the character of the bag. It comes with a shoulder strap too. I saw some ladies carrying this bag as their carry-on hand bag in the plane. It's indeed verstatile, for all occasions. It's a good value for money.

Next, it is the ever popular Fendi Roll bag. The roll bag comes in different colours and prints for different seasons and it is always trendy. It has thin shoulder straps hence it sits well on droopy shoulders. It's thin strap somehow give the impression that it will snap if the contents are too heavy but then, how much do you intend to lug around? The bag is well design and sturdy, enough to carry at least 5-6 kg. Dont judge this bag by its strap. It is one heavy duty bag.

If you are given a single stalk of rose, you are one lucky gal.

Happy V Day.

All items can be found in www.thedeborahshop.com

S$600 Miu Miu

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S$600 Miu Miu (clipped to polyvore.com)

S$ 3,500 YSL 197152 Leopard print muse bag

2012-02-03T08:11:00.001+08:00

S$ 3,500 YSL 197152 Leopard print muse bag (clipped to polyvore.com)

S$3,250 Celine 166133. Leopard print cabas

2012-02-03T08:09:00.001+08:00

S$3,250 Celine 166133. Leopard print cabas (clipped to polyvore.com)

How to care for your bags

2012-02-02T22:18:00.001+08:00

I have a few customers who asked me how to care for their bags so I decided to write something about it.  After spending a fortune on a new designer leather bag, you want your bag to last as long as possible.

Before you store your bags, make sure you first clean them with a damp cloth to remove possible dirt and dust that you have inevitably collected while using them. Air dry them first and follow the steps below.

If you have notice in our shop, our bags are always puff up.  We stuff our bags with butter paper in order for them stay in shape and to avoid creases. This is how you should store your bags when they are not in used, especially leather bags. It is very difficult to remove crease marks.

Always store your bags in the dust bags even. All bags should come with a dust bag. The dust bag as it is named, is to keep the dust out and protect your bags. If you have misplaced the dust bag, you can use a similar cloth bag or even a pillow case.

Air your bags at least once every 6 months to avoid moulds from growing. If you don't use your bag for a long long time, you should also moisture it with leather cream so the leather will not peel or crack.

You should also consider bringing your bag to a 'spa', to get it cleaned and polished professionally. This would restore some shine, though wrinkles ( on some leather bags) and ink marks on leather bags cannot be removed. The good thing about leather bags is that they tend to age gracefully and look seasoned instead of old and tattered, if you care for them.

Take care of your bags and it will have a longer mileage.  It's all worth it.

We do provide free polishing for leather bags bought from our shop.
We have a tie -up with Colour Wash and our customers can enjoy some discount if you use their service.

Wearable outfit

2012-02-02T20:57:00.002+08:00

Wearable outfit by thedeborahshop featuring Gucci 1973 bag Model: 251813, S$3,180

S$3,280 Christian Dior CAL44961NO

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S$3,280 Christian Dior CAL44961NO (clipped to polyvore.com)

S$1350 Fendi 8BR628FY4F0HT

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S$1350 Fendi 8BR628FY4F0HT (clipped to polyvore.com)

Must have bags for different occasions

2012-01-26T23:04:00.002+08:00

Must have bags for different occasions by thedeborahshop on polyvore.com

S$1,250 Proenza Schouler PS1-A-1-4 Pochette

2012-01-26T22:58:00.003+08:00

S$2,100 Proenza Schouler PS1-C-1-35 Medium

2012-01-26T22:57:00.003+08:00

S$3,180 Bottega Veneta 223377 V0016 6361

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S$2680 Gucci 269963A7M072535

2012-01-26T22:52:00.002+08:00

S$3,045 Balenciaga 115748DB91T611

2012-01-26T22:50:00.002+08:00

S$600 Prada 1M0506ZPGF037

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S$3,180 Bottega Venata 173398V00162072

2012-01-26T22:46:00.002+08:00

'LIKE n SHARE' to win Coach Keychains

2012-01-25T23:13:00.000+08:00

To stand a chance to win one of these lovely keychains from Coach,
With only 2 simple steps
Step 1 - LIKE our facebook page :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thedeborahshop/173940086005020

Step 2 - Leave a comment on our wall when you have done so.

5 lucky winners will be announced on 14 Feb 12, 10pm on our Wall.

Have a Valentine's Day gift from thedeborahshop!

Chinese New Year 2012- China Town Singapore

2012-01-25T20:03:00.002+08:00

Chinese New Year is a very special festive season as compared to other new year that I know. We have a total of 15 days of celebration, and this Sunday, 29 Jan is "Everybody's birthday". I happened to know as I was invited to a sumptuous dinner, I know. I had a lot to eat over the last few days. Chinese New Year is a lavish 2 day event in my family. We ate non-stop and there was always food to go round each person 10 times. In a not so ancient past, my dad told me when he was a boy, they only had chicken on new year's day as my grandparents could not afford to have it everyday. Even then, it was not one chicken per person, it was one whole chicken to feed the entire family of 12 members. I am blessed.

Below are some pictures taken in China town, Singapore. I thought they were beautifully taken and summarised the happenings for those who missed out, for example myself. The pictures were taken by a friend who is totally soak in the Chinese New Year mood. He is going to celebrate the whole 15 days till it last.

I hope to share this with you.

bustling with people in China Town preparing for the New Year

rising a red lantern

Few old building standing

Auspicious saying to hang on the door

Stalls selling New Year decorations

Chinese New Year fruits? I have no idea!

I know Pomelo and pears

is this edible?

Pancakes Heaven

2012-01-21T18:13:00.001+08:00

This place serves great taste, value for money and a variety of pancakes. This is non other than the all American Diner, IHOP. I'm absolutely an IHOP fan - love this restaurant for it's pancakes. I can never complete my journey in America without savouring one of these. I am glad that IHOP are all over the country, I can't imagine how else to get my fix.

We were very satisfied after the hearty breakfast, at the same time we felt guilty. We had consumed all the calories in a day....okay, I maybe exaggerating. I hope they can consider adding to its menu a healthier version, like wholemeal, flax seed..etc pancakes and the trick is to make it tastes as yummy as the full fat version. HAH!

I am not doing IHOP justice by posting these photos. They look much more appetising in real life than the pictures of cos.

Slurp Slurp! :)

Chocolate chip pancakes..etc. Classic breakfast choice for the Amercians

A short stack of Pancakes- for perpentual dieters like me

3 sunny side-up. Great for people who are on Protein Diet

Oh yes, dont forget the maple syrup!

Temptation List

HAPPY DRAGON YEAR

2012-01-21T16:13:00.000+08:00

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Thedeborahshop wishes everyone a good year ahead.

CNY Bazaar

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Suzy and Wan Zhen

This is the first Bazaar of 2012!
Great crowd and publicity. We hope to be invited to more of these events in future.
Thanks for the support!

I used to HATE CNY but now......

2012-01-08T14:43:00.003+08:00

I never like CNY since young as I don't like my relatives, let alone visiting them. ( if you happened to be related to me and reading this, I meant every single word). Shamefully admitting, my relatives are a bunch of competitive, loud mouth freaks. They used to compare which kids (my cousins) were smarter, prettier and even who was taller in front of us. Gosh, I wish I could tell them that they had ruined my confidence and made me developed an inferiority complex. I was not smart, pretty nor tall then.

Since I was a problem child (according to them), my cousins obviously could not hang out with me as I would have led them astray. My adult relatives continued to despise me, to further robbed me my self-esteem and confidence. I faded to the background slowly and it was indeed a blessing in disguise. Without them or rather the negative energy, I fared so much better in life as compared to some of my cousins.

I have grown up and they have mellowed somewhat with age catching up with them. I am no longer compelled or forced to visit them at all. We are cordial and I have forgiven them even they did not apologise.

To me CNY is a holiday, celebration of the new year, excuses to buy new things, eat and having new hopes too. And yes, I will visit my relatives.

Below are a few of my favorites CNY goodies that will put a smile on my face:

Open face pineapple tarts

Only homemade pineapple tarts. I dont go for mass production ones, with the exception of Bengawan Solo. I love pineapples tarts.

Close face pineapple tarts.

Chinese Salad with raw fish and sweet sauce

I love Lao Yusheng, It is in fact a MUST have for me for CNY. I love the gathering of the people, the large plate and we have to say something auspicious ( we always say it in English) with each toss of the salad. I missed having it.

Personal Interest at 57, what could it be?

2012-01-07T10:47:00.001+08:00

Not many people have the energy or money to pursue personal interest at 57 or round about that age. My parents are in their 60s and I always urge them to do something, like their interest, afterall they suppose to be at their "enjoying life stage".

I don't know what Mrs Saw sees her personal interest are, I am intrigue to know. Perhaps she has been pursuing her personal interest all along, making money out of commuters, sacking old froggies and dead wood on eve of festive seasons, and now quit the organisation before getting the boot. Interesting personal interest, yeah?

Alert Alert!

After a series of unfortunate events that happened to MRT, she should see through the whole investigation first before taking her exit. If not she should have quit there and then. Whatever she does now would come under fire, whether she is a quiter, or thick skin.

Her last redeeming points to make good of her life is to share what is her personal interest at old folks home and community centers. I will certainly want to consider pursuing my personal interest asap when I have earned enough money.

Oh yes, New CEO, MR Tan should consider taking MRT to work.

IMPORTANT: Discount Finder

2012-01-04T21:20:00.000+08:00

We will be randomly posting our discount code for special offers for days, weeks or months, from 10-50% off items from our online store. So check out our facebook or tune in to our blog for it.

Check out our discount code for extra savings!

code: GATECRASH
for 20% discount all items online on 10 Jan only

What's in my bag?

2012-01-03T23:33:00.002+08:00

I like big bags. I carry tons of stuff as if I am going to a battle field. Compulsory items such as brolly, water bottle, sunglasses, make-up pouch, a bunch of keys, a book to read in MRT/buses or while waiting...etc.

Today I found myself carrying less. This was just about half I normally take with me.

Things in my bag today

There are my daily bare essentials. I have to force myself to carry less as I want to rotate all my handbags, allowing them a chance to see the sun. My medium size Ferragamo bag happens to be the bag of the month.

My bag for this month

I created a lucky draw system to 'fairly' rotate my bags on a monthly basis, and yes, depending on the lucky number. I tagged each with a number and use my excel sheet to generate a random number. In this way, I will force myself to clean up the clutter in my bag, clean it before putting them back in the dust bag and into storage. Well, this is not a 100% fool proof that all my bags will get the chance to see the sunlight, I just thought it's a fun thing to do.

Feel free to share, what's in your bag? :)

Have a Spring in your walk

2012-01-01T15:31:00.002+08:00

These photos were taken in Autumn which is my favourite seasons of the year. I like the colours of the leaves before they start to fade away. Winter is a season of hibernation and Spring, spring forth new life and new beginning. It is apt for today as we welcome 2012.

Sometimes I treat Autumn as the beginning of a new year, instead of Spring (Chinese calendar). I am influence by the Bible, or perhaps as my friends put it, the Jewish way. Their new year, Rosh Hashanah is in Autumn. It is also describe as a day of Judgement and a day of Remembrance.

So today, I sat at home, remembering all the deeds that I have done and reflected on what had happened last year. I was deeply saddened over certain depressing events that marked my life forever as well as the small things I have gained along the way.

Before the day ends, I have written down this year resolution, a long to-do list. The shop needs a face lift, I need to bring in more trendy bags for younger crowds, to be more bold in my selection and be competitive in pricing, maybe to relocate my shop,....blah blah blah. the list goes on and on.....I confessed I dont know the outcome or where it will lead me. I just gonna " JUST DO IT"

Someone famous said," if you dont know where you are going, any road will lead you there"

"Life is not about finding yourself but creating yourself".

I am creating myself, my life, the way I want it.

Welcoming the New Year

2011-12-31T22:20:00.003+08:00

It has been almost a year since I started this blog. I was a bit apprehensive when I first started blogging as I am not a good writer. I dont know how to write interesting reviews on bags and engage readers. I hope next year I will have more confidence in my writing and perhaps able to write interesting, thought provoking blog and more reviews on bags.

I am glad to have made new friends in this blogging experience and will want to continue to know more people beyond my own circles of friends. Someone told me to be an entrepreneur is crazy. I like that idea of being one, though I am not sure if I will be successful. Next year I will be focusing on trying to bring thedeborahshop to the next level.

I hope to be more creative and bold, to bring in new ideas to improve our service to you. I am toying with the idea like "Handbags parties". In the 80s, there were Tupperware parties, where the sales person of the Tupperware company is invited to sell Tupperware in your parties. I hope to be invited to parties and bring our handbags to give your parties a new meaning to parties. It will not just be great food and lot of booze , there's also a little shopping spree right at your home.

There are so many things I want and need to do to revamp the whole shop and hope I am able to carry out in 2012 and not forgetting to give you the best bargain in town.
Thank you for your support. :)

Have a great year ahead.

A message to my friends, customers and fans

2011-12-28T13:56:00.003+08:00

Another year is almost gone and soon a new year will emerge.

I wish that time can slow down. This year has more downs than ups for me. I have far more enthusiasm in life than I have actual energy. Nevertheless, I have friends to cheer me up, hand me a tissue and help me stand up again. Thanks to all who have been a great help to me.

Thanks to my readers who have been faithfully reading and following my blog. The contents are not as informative, provocative, mind blowing or humourous enough but I am willing to learn along to way if you will continue to provide valuable feedback.

A big thank to my customers. We hope to serve you better in the coming year
While I reflect upon my life this year, I wish I can do better next year, having more equipped with experiences and wisdom.

I wish you all the best for the coming year and stay happy.

Year End Sale 26-31 Dec

2011-12-25T15:18:00.001+08:00

Merry X'mas to all.

We are having a Year End Sale on 26-31 Dec.
Here are some good deals.

All Prada are 15%-20% off
All Fendi are 20%- 30% off
Some bags are on 30%-50% off, e.g. Fendi Roll bags
Some bags are on 70% off, e.g. document bags from Ferragamo
.......etc

The prices in our shop are about 30% less than the retail before the mark down. This means greater saving for your dream bags if you shop now.
Do drop by our shop and check it out.

For online shoppers, you can checkout our facebook to get the code for the discount for 20% off on all items till 26 Dec only. Dont miss the chance.

Code: HOLIDAY

SALES ON 23 to 26 DEC

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Good news for last minute shoppers. 20% all items on 23rd to 26 Dec. We are giving 30% for the second item. Only 3 days. We are closed on 25 Dec, but you may shop online.

To participate the sales, do the following 2 simple steps

1) Go to www.thedeborahshop.com and 'like' our product in the product details page or 'like' our facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thedeborahshop/173940086005020

2) Send an email to:
Email: info@thedeborahshop.com
To get a code for the discount.

Happy Holiday

X'mas present ideas

2011-12-21T23:04:00.001+08:00

Candles

Pot Pourri

Hand-made Silver Accessories

Hand-made Accessories

Wooden Handcraft

Prada Wallets

Prada Bags

Only the Prada wallets and bags are available in www.thedeborahshop.com

Holiday Street Food

2011-12-20T09:32:00.001+08:00

Nothing about bags for this post. Just some really causal medieval street food that I came across. Here are some mouth watering food that I kinda missed. Enjoy and Happy Holiday!

Hot Waffle and thick syrup

Fresh baked bread, just out from stove

All that spices!

Enough selection of assorted nuts

Additional sauces for the pizza?

Freshly made Pizza

Not forgetting that hot spicy or honey wine

Prada-New Arrival for X'mas

2011-12-07T21:55:00.001+08:00

Some quick preview of what's new in the shop. The colour may varies as the lighting in the shop aren't that great and my camera skills are somewhat limited. Due to time constraint, I am not able to provide the exact descriptions. Please bear with me.

Variety of Prada and Miu Miu Wallets

Prada and Miu Miu Wallets, $600 onwards

BR4254-$1200, nylon gold

BR4621-$900, nylon gold

BN1841- $1000, nylon gold

BN1840- $1200 nylon, gold

BR4001-$1000, nylon blue

BR2106-$900,nylon blue

BR4373-$1700 ( leather,blue)

BR4420-$1700 ( leather, blue)

Breaking news: Prada bags are in store now

2011-12-05T22:08:00.001+08:00

New Arrival - hot from the stove! 20 new bags and wallets from Prada. Price range from $750 to $1600 for bags and $500-$600 for wallets. Come on to our shop to check it out. Our camera man is on leave for this whole entire month, so please bear with my camera skills. Will post it up tomorrow.

Grab it for X'mas!

No Frills Concept

2011-12-03T20:45:00.000+08:00

Someone came to the shop and asked if we like to increase our sales by ranking top for Search Engine/Marketing or to work on a new website....hmmm... This thing do come with a price tag.

Our shop is not fancifully decorated. Our website are done up by a start up web designer company. Pictures of bags are taken by a novice who wants to improve his skills. Everything here is very much DIY.

We are starting out and trying to stinch on all possible expenditure. So we will not pass this cost to our customers. The real competitors are ourselves and not comparing myself with others.

Cheers to all start ups and bloggers who sell their items on blog or shops that are DIY everything.
Tammy, I admire you. You are also your own model for your shop.

Breaking News-Prada in 2 weeks time

2011-11-24T22:54:00.002+08:00

We will be expecting a shipment of Prada lady handbags and wallets in 2 weeks time! I am so looking forward to it as I am not sure what will be arriving. Usually I am the one getting the items but this time round, I decided to let someone else do the job. None other than my pals in Italy who decided that they wanted to give me a 'surprise'. Dont get me wrong, they are very well verse in woman's handbags and accessories, highly fashionable and equally crazy. They work and party hard.
And for Tammy's fan, you know you'll be having a good deal.
Go check out the discount code, www.ohsofickle.blogspot.com

Oysters and Champagne

Year End Dinner Party

2011-11-20T20:11:00.001+08:00

It is coming to the end of 2011....how many parties will you be attending? I always advocate that one should go to a party in style cos you really dont know who you are going to meet.

What about just dinner with friends or just the 2 of you? Year end dinners are always very special to me especially with someone I love. I will make a point to also dress up for the occasion. I ve this same old nostalgic feeling about end of the year year after year. Slight anxious about what the new year will bring and how to old one will end.... reflecting....

Anyway, here 's some nice affordable evening bag...

Schelian- simple grey.

Scroll style black bag with Swarovski Crystal

Very Elegant, Ribbon style in Red with Swarovski Crystal.

My colourful bird, waiting for your invitation.

Helloweeen

2011-10-23T13:56:00.001+08:00

Look who's visiting us today!!! Next to our shop is a Party Shop and they have tons of balloons. The funny thing is their balloons would sometimes end up in our shop. We always have bunch of balloons in different colours and sizes. We do welcome them as it spruce up the place with colours... and sometimes unexpected visitor like the one below. We dont mind at all. I am certainly into my Halloween mood. Waiting for an invitation for a Halloween party. Treats or Tricks????

Casper Invader

Shoposaurus or shoponator

2011-10-15T23:50:00.002+08:00

I was chit chatting with my customer and she was telling me how much she loves to shop. She would come into our shop and buy a few items at one time. She is every salesgirl dream. She wants me to give her a nickname or rather she insisted one. It sets me thinking....I am so good in giving nicknames..even to our bags in the shop. Yes, we do use code names for some bags.

"Shop till you drop" is old school, passe, wonder who still uses that phrase? Shopaholics are so 10 years ago and Shopzillas have alrady used up their five minutes of frame, thanks to their website whose logo is a shopping cart with fire coming out of its rear. Have you seen it?

What about shoposarus or shoponator ( like Terminator)? It sounds tranny enough, with big appetites to devour piles of merchandise without considering.

Characteristic:
I like shoposarus, she does not return anything she bought and very decisive. She comes to our shop once a fortnight and checked if there's anything new. If a bag caught her eye, she would grab it at once and tell me to wrap it without blinking. She couldn't careless to check, "a scratch on the leather bag is a matter of time", quote Shoposarus. She never bargain but I always give her a good price as she buys in bulk. Once she bought 3 same colour Bottega Wallet as she was afriad that price will goes up. Sure enough, the prices went up the next shipment.

She is a good customer and slowly we become friends. .... That's Shoposaurus!

1921 Gucci Collection

2011-10-15T19:43:00.001+08:00

1921 Collection, $2000 at thedeborahshop

The above is the 1921 collection to celebrate Gucci 90th anniversary. IT's ninety, all that history and experiences behind the brand, GUCCI. Indeed an event to celebrate and remember. I always like anniversary pieces that was create for an occasion or having it revived for that matter. Did this bag really exist in the 1921? I really would like to know.

I don't know anyone personally who are 90 years old. My grandma died at a age of 87, she was borned in 1925. She was the oldest person that I know thus far. If possible I would like to know someone who is borned in 1900 to tell me what he/she thinks about the bags in 1920s. Of cos, I doubt anyone is alive by now. The next best bet is to get information from the net , biography on persons who lived during that era. I thought it will be so cool if I can get my hands on a certain bag that was passed to me, like a heirloom. I will be proud to announce that this and this are from 1921 era passed down to me by so and so....and he/she liked this b'cos ....and..etc.
Anyway, back to the 1921 Gucci clutch. Personally, it is a fantastic piece. It has a clean cut design, not loud with glitters and or gold hardware. The leather is smooth, however the horsebit logo create a slight dent to the leather. Other than that little kink, the rest is just perfect. I love the cherry 2 tones colour.

Is ebay still there?

2011-10-09T22:51:00.000+08:00

There were a few people this week asking us if we do take in pre-loved bags ( 2nd hand bags). I replied apologetically that all our bags are brand new but they try walking over at United Square ( I know there's a 2nd handbag shop there) or perhaps try Deluxmall ( a handbag forum) or ebay. This young lady looked at me as if I was from outer space, gently told me that there's no one buying in ebay anymore. I decided to investigate to find out what she said was true.

I went to 3 ebay site; USA, Singapore and Malaysia. There were a lot of sellers mostly in fashion category such as clothes, handbags and accessories. To my surprised, I realised that there weren't many transactions over these 3 ebay sites. Some of the prices were ridiculously high and others were quite reasonable, but no takers. I wondered what had change, is it Groupons? or what? Han suggested that I looked at digital cameras or rather men's gadgets corner. The results did not fair any better.

In my opinion, the world is getting smaller (globalisation-thanks to internet) and people are setting up their own blogs and doing direct selling instead of going through the complicated steps of setting up an account with ebay. I remembered when I was in University I came across many books on how to make money from ebay. This is something perhaps already in the past.

I am worried. Does that mean that no one is buying or looking out for bargains? Are they too many people selling? How are we going to differenate the real and the fake? Maybe one day we may return to good old shopping method, trying out the bags in a physical shop and bag their bags in an old fashion way.

I can't decribe IT

2011-10-09T17:35:00.001+08:00

I am certainly not a bag blogger expert, unlike bagaholics and others who write/blog so well about bags, all kinds of bags. I love bags like most women do, but when it comes to writing or describing the bags, I am kinda tongue stuck. I don't know how to write about bags professionally, I admit. I just can't described them elegantly and not doing justice to the bags! I need practice?

The description goes like this,
" two interior pockets, one for mobile, one for PDA. Top zip with gold colour zipper (yes, of cos), 2 leather handles for shoulder or elbow (lame- yes you don't use legs to carry bags!), Gold hardware logo not but real gold ( duh, I interchanged gold and metal- inconsistency, as I cannot misrepresent the bag, maybe it should be gold colour metal), Canvas but the waterproof kind...etc ( oh I so give up)"

I hope by providing dimensions and an email address for potential customers to drop me a question will suffice and of cos you can drop by the shop to see the actual bag if possible. I will improve...
Thanks for patience! Email me if in doubt :)

Made in China bags should also be half the price

2011-10-04T08:00:00.001+08:00

I prefer the luxury bags in my shop to be made in Italy, considering the price I am paying. Besides, it is not just it's name we are buying, but the designs and handiworks that made it. I am not advocating that Italian bags made in China, Turkey, Romania are less superior these days or we could tell the difference in a glance. Having said that, I prefer my Chinese teacups set to be made in China, than in Italy.

Different countries differ in culture and therefore differ in strength. We know countries who bear big name by the things they produce and sell. For example, we associate Ikea and Sabb with Sweden, Apple with US, Sony with Japan and Prada with Italy. Italy produce big car names like Ferrari but dont forget that India and Pakistan also made history by having nuclear weapons. If one day Ferrari is made in India, would it still fetch the same price and status?

The world is getting smaller due to globalisation. I know there are many mass market bags ( we are talking about branded designers bags) are made in China. For example, the nylon black Prada tote and some LV are made in China. To be certain, I always make a point to check the labels. I prefer to carry bags that are made in Italy- I may be fooled as some bags are only assembled in Italy, but at least....Ia m not fixated that all Italian bags should be made in Italy, but I am sure one day, most of it will be made in China or India where labours are cheaper.

Perhaps bags made in China should be half the price?

Thanks Beatrice for pointing out. Hope you enjoy the bag nevertheless.

Everything DIY-excepts making those bags

2011-09-24T22:36:00.000+08:00

The most frequent question I've been asked by numerous people, " how on earth are your bags ~ 30% lower than the boutique?

Below are the answers
1) We import all our bags from Europe. We get special prices for each and every bag we bought, more than just the VAT rebate. In short, even when you shop in Europe, our prices are still better. We have many customers who feedback that they went Hong Kong and Europe to buy bags but none are cheaper than ours.

2) Our shop is in Novena Square, Velocity. A heartland mall, not downtown in Orchard. Therefore operating costs are therefore lower.

3) We do everything ourselves including taking pictures and updating our website. All done these are done at home with a computer. Not professional. So pardon us! We are improving along the way.

4) There are only 2 staff in the shop.

5) Our shop is not very renovated, just minimum.

6) We dont serve in suit and gloves

Having said that, our bags are brand new and authentic. We will refund in full if any boutique in town said otherwise with a letter of cos. We take it very seriously and they can sue our pants off! We guarantee our bags are all original.

We do apologise if we appear as if we are selling pre-loved ( second-hand) bags. Nothing is second hand, except perhaps our prices. So start your bag collection at our shop :)

Featuring Fendi Shopping Tote

2011-09-18T20:34:00.000+08:00

Working in the shop all weekends just made me realise that I do have a lot of time at hand when there's no customers. I used the time to clean up the shelves, work on the display and putting things in order. I also understand the bags on the shelves a little better as I do have time to ponder what if I own this or that bag, what will I put in them, what occasion will I use it..etc. I inspected all of them, to know if they are well made, good condition and see if there's any defeats or if there's any spot that need polishing. I can do this for the rest of my life.

Ok, I picked 3 bags today as my favorite bag of the week. They are well made. Leather trimming all round, including the corners and base of the bags, those are the most vulnerable spots. The shoulder straps are slim so it can fit on most shoulders, even the slouchy ones. It has a top zip so the contents in the bag do not fall out and for added security if you are going for a holiday. Light weight fabric so you can put more things in them, especially your shopping if you are trying to hide from your husband.
Lastly, they are at a good price too! Check it out!

2 new bags.

2011-09-17T20:58:00.002+08:00

Gucci 269956F8J1G-$1400

Prada BR4763, ~$2400

New arrivals in the shop that caught my eyes. The Gucci is limited edition. I am not sure if it is sold in S'pore, perhaps. I like the gold dust look, especially the heart shape charm with a little bamboo to complete the IT look.
Next is this Prada Sacca. It has 2 zipped side pockets and 3 open compartment inside the bag. Ok the colour: Pietra. Ok ok, it is like stone colour, very unique, unlike the usual black. The bag is so well made. The shoulder strap has a cushion so it wont hurt your shoulder if you have too much to carry.

I like to think that our bags are unique and prices are good. Recently, I found that that our mini, micro and nano Celine luggages were the best priced in S'pore. :) Better than the online shop. I want to say we are proud as we can bring cost saving to our customers. Everything from are done by ourselves, including taking the amateurish photos and descriptions. Hope we will improve.

Prada at $1500-$1700

2011-09-14T17:58:00.003+08:00

Check out our new arrival Prada. It's made of distressed calf leather and deer skin, simply no frills to it, very practical bag with shoulder strap and just some gold hardware- zip and logo. They come in variety of colours and size, but one thing for sure tt is value for money.

Scheilan Firenze

2011-09-14T08:39:00.006+08:00

Scheilan Firenze, never heard of? I chanced upon it when I was re stocking bags in Europe. I was looking out for a brand/shop that only specialise in evening, wedding bags, fill with embellishment and rhinestones, crystal..etc. And here I found this boutique that does just that.

Their bags are unique and not too expensive. The above bags are going at $350 per bag. Check it out on our website.

Bottega Wallet- only one left

2011-09-13T20:39:00.000+08:00

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The only Bottega wallet left in the shop. It s a Bottega classic wallet with full zip around. Ample space for credit cards, notes and coins. Did I need to say more about BV? The material and the unique weaving...etc. I guess there's no need for any introduction.

How to tell a woman by her Handbag

2011-09-02T14:05:00.000+08:00

Got this book from a friend, titled" how to tell a woman by her handbag" by Kathryn Eisman.It is an interesting read and it certainly has a sense of humor. I browsed through the index to find a bag I have and find out what it tells me about me. It is a bit like horoscope, describing about personality traits.

I have a Fendi Spy bag for ages, think it was back in 2005 or so. I am still using it on and off till today as the bag is big enough to hold my daily essentials. Here it says, just an abstract.

" the girl carrying this bag is not just a spy, she is a true fashion insider. She is permanently tune to fashion , probably a fashion victim in her own rights. She's a career girl but you wont see her standing behind a counter and tied to a desk job. She has long girly friday lunch 'meeting' at resturants. She can get in just about anywhere because she's friends with the PR girl who secretly run the city.
You can call her pampered and spoiled to the core, but unless you are connected enough for her to give you her mobile number, you probably wont be able to call her at all"

Well, I think it is somewhat true to what it says, except the bit on knowing PR girls. I wish I know more people and have more friends in connected areas.

Time for change

2011-08-28T22:20:00.001+08:00

As our new president, Tony Tan was announced the new President of Singapore, with a landslide win of 0.36%, I know that the time for change is to come. The votes had indicated that S'poreans are divided and perhaps we are no longer One S'poreans compared to previous time. More will be done to adhere to younger generation voices and the changing mindset.

Changes can be difficult, but necessary. We bite the bullet, swallow our pride and move on to the next chapter, hoping the new change will be make things better. Changes around us make us grow stronger as we learned from mistakes and not to repeat it again. The world is changing, from the liberation of Libya to the changing economy, nothing remains the same.

I'm echoing my own sentiments in the mist of change, even in our shop. We have to adapt to consumers needs and desire, we change our business strategy and models. We change our visual mechanising and even our staff. I hope this change will allow us a chance to prove ourselves to be a better someone, a better company, a better nation, or a better economy in time to come. Only we brace the storm, hold our fort and fight against all odds and emerge stronger than before.

We welcome new changes in our lives, nation and the world, hoping it will be a better place.

It's a good time to buy

2011-08-25T01:11:00.000+08:00

It is a good time to stash up some classic bags as the Euro currency is dropping. Exports from Europe are generally cheaper with our Singapore dollars still. Classic bags are the evergreen, iconic and tell a story. We have some in store, the bamboo Gucci, for example is certainly one that is easily recongiseable. There is even a delicated museum, showcasing the designing and manufacturing process and of cos the different variant of the bags. The craftmen take pride with what they do, turning a plant into part of the signature of the Gucci.

Buying a bag sometimes it's like buying an art. There are some form of art or/and craft that goes into making that unique bag. Some people do appreciate the painstaking hand stitching and hammering by hand( of cos) ..etc that go into making THE bag. The time and effort taken to make one bag is unthinkable, hence, that price.
http://www.thedeborahshop.com/index.php/products/designer-handbags/gucci.html

Mulitple brands in one location

2011-08-20T19:51:00.000+08:00

Clockwise: Prada BR 4730 ($2800); Celine 165213 ($2200); Bottega 125787 ($3200);Dior M1010PPCD ($1300); Fendi 8BR594 ($600); Gucci 270410 ($1000)

The above are some new arrival we have in store. For this month, there is an additional 8% discount. Go to : www.thedeborahshop.com to check out the bags you have been eyeing. We only carry one design each, while stock last.

Cost cutting measures

2011-08-18T21:35:00.001+08:00

With the impending technical or global recession surfacing all over Europe and USA, I am starting to wonder if it will affect our business. In every recession, there are always opportunities as people start to purchase cheaper stocks, houses and set up shops/business. It is also employers markets as there will be a lot more skilled workers to choose from with lower expectation. I am torn whether this recession will have a positive or negative impact to me, at least.
Well, whatever it is, I do hope we will be able to brace through the storm and continue to have positive things to look forward to, like buying something for yourself, i.e a new bag!

Please shop at our website: www.thedeborahshop.com to enjoy 8% discount. The number Eight is an auspicious number ( I am chinese Singaporean). Hope this will bring you some good cheer and luck!

Bags we like

2011-08-13T22:01:00.002+08:00

Bottega Campana, $3200

Bottega Brick bag. $5000+

The ever popular Montaigne

Bottega Campana-Medium, $3100

Dior Lamb Leather, $3500

Dior, Canvus, $1300

We have more new arrivals, in fact, every 2 weeks. I was basically trying to pick one favourite, I couldn't. I need new bags! Yes, literally need. Although my parents taught me the difference between " I want and I need "

Anway, back to the bags. Victor Beckham recently had a baby girl and she was carrying the Bottega Brick bag as her baby bag. This is big enough for all her baby essentials. It is roomy and lined in suede. It is actually not that a big for a tall person. I like mine in a light brown version.

I am quite split between the 2 Campana- the bigger or the smaller or both. I always like big bags as I think I carry with me a lot of baggage....zzz....I like big bag just in case I need to throw in unexpected items, like if I bought a magazine or a bottle of minteral water on a hot day. Or an umbrella if I am caught in the rain. A smaller bag is more managable and perhaps I wont have too much clutter.

Bottega has made its bag so sassy, looks causal and yet classic. The woven lambskin is indeed the signature, I can tell the difference from the "wanna be " Bottega or the Bottega inspired design bag.

Dior is always my favourite, though I feel the Lady Dior is abit too structure and squarish. I will go for a lambskin Dior for the luxury feel. The canvas Dior is certainly slightly more afforable if I want a Dior to add into my collection.

Check it out: www.thedeborahshop.com or visit our shop in Novena Square, S'pore.
p.s Google map make a mistake. Our shop is not in Dubai, it is S'pore- South East Asia. :)

Our website is finally out!

2011-08-09T12:09:00.000+08:00

Today is our National Day and it is also the day our shop website is launched. A lot of hard work has been labored into making this website work. Most of it are done up by ourselves, including taking our own photos of the bags. This cost savings will ensure that our bags are competitively priced. I believe there will be some teething issues which we will have to fix as the days go by. You can now buy bags at your convenience in the comfort of your home.
Visit us and give us your comments!

www.thedeborahshop.com

Have a good National Day Holiday. I will be back...

Bags for men...finally!

2011-08-06T22:57:00.002+08:00

Gucci new design

This is my favourite. A classic carryall in signature diamante nylon with blue/red/blue web detail and leather trim. Zip closure, adjustable should strap

Sling it /waist pouch, adjustable strap $800

Shopping tote, $950

Messenger bag, $570

It has been a long time since our shop last featured items for men, Here's the good news, we have finally brought in bags for men and above are just some, enough to wet your appetite- so stay tune. At the moment, we have messenger bags from Gucci and Dior Hommes, tote bags from Celine, Fendi and Gucci; bigger bags from Bottega, staring the Brick bag. I will try to post some pictures, with or without the model.

No more Q-ing for Celine Luggage Shopper/Tote

2011-08-06T13:44:00.001+08:00

New Celine luggage shopper has just hit our shop. There are 5 size, Medium ( 38 x 40 cm), Shoulder ( 37 cm x 30) and instead of naming it, Small, Medium and Large, they got a bit more creative to name in mathematical units : Mini (30 x 30). Micro (26 x 26),Nano (20 x 20 cm). To add to the complications, there are many variant of colours and materials, therefore the price range differ as well.
This series we have in our shop currently are lighter as compared to last year when it was newly launched. The bag is also lined in suede and make it even more desirable. If you are interested to drop by the shop and check it out. People who wish to buy it online, please email to : info@thedeborahshop.com

Nano Shopper with should Strap- $1600

Nano Shopper with shoulder strap

Special Edition, Sold

Micro Shopper $2000

Mini shopper- $2200

I am backdated

2011-07-31T11:47:00.000+08:00

I was surfing the net for ideas and went through some really impressive websites, blogs and Facebook pages. I wonder how can I ever reached that standard. It is almost perfect, with the designs and impression they created. I was embarrassed to say that our webpages are so amateurish even though we spent quite a lot of time trying to do it up. Can anyone recommend some help?

I am seriously not a tech savy person and a complete handicap when it has to do with computers. I can use Words, check emails and internet, that's it. I think I have develop a phobia of working on a website or creating a facebook page. To me, it is so complicated. I am not sure if there's anyone out there who is as afraid as me. In this business, I have to do marketing and to reach out to our customers using media of this form.

We just started so we hope to deserve a chance to make some mistakes. Thanks for your patience with us.

Welcoming the new arrival- Fendi

2011-07-25T23:32:00.000+08:00

Here are some of the Fendi collection in the shop, starting 1 Aug. Some are classics design such as the MIA series, and others are the new collection of simple shopping tote for everyday causal. Personally, I like the new collection design. We love the direction Fendi continues to take with their handbags, bringing back classics with bold colors and stylish finishes. Somehow the shopping tote bag looks slim, and it creates an illusion when I was carrying it- I looked taller and slimmer. It's subtle, no double FF monogramme all over.

Shopping tote

Mia Classic-black

Mia Classic

The Mia series are popular. I don't particularly have a strong inclination towards monogrammed but when it comes to this Fendi Mia, I could easily fall in love with it. The shoulder straps are not shoulder- friendly, but somehow I love the way I looked when I am carrying it.
Somehow some bags are like fashion accessory, it does not have to play a bag all the time as in the functional sense! It just have to look good when it is on us and that's it!

Anyone going for a $20 Prada?

2011-07-22T23:36:00.004+08:00

I chanced upon a page that read " 99 per cent off". On a closer look, it's a Prada shoulder bag for $20.50( no further details given), which is about 1 % the retail price. It must be a desperate call for such a sale. Below are some of my guesses for such desperate sales

1) for publicity- using cheap cheap sales, but nothing really worth getting.
2) It- is- ok -to- spend -$20 -on- a- mistake mentality. A lot of people will be lured to go and find that they wasted the time cos there is nothing to buy.
3) Clear stock- can't get rid of these bags anyway, $20 is better than $0.
4) Playing psychological games on consumers to see their reactions as a group-deindividuation ( People in a group tend to do stupider things as compared to an individual such as frantic buying)
5) A study on consumers patterns and laugh at how stupid we can be
6) To kill competitors in a wrong way

In my opinion, I don't think I will waste my time fighting for such bargains. I will be better off spending that $20 on food or drinks then to get an item that I will not even take a second look at it.
I dont think I will feel good carrying a $20 Prada bag!

Post-Great Singapore Sale started

2011-07-20T08:17:00.004+08:00

Hey bagslovers
We are having a Post-GSS sales. till the end of the month- July. We have the evergreen classic and past collection going at a special price. Our new arrivals, Celine, Fendi, Proenza and Alexander Wang are at great prices.You buy 2 bags get 50% off the lower price items.
Dont missed the offer!

Celine Cabas Tote- more shopping!

Celine Luggage Shopper

Celine Envelop

Alexander Wang

We are in Facebook

2011-07-19T10:00:00.021+08:00

We are finally connected in Facebook. We hope to bring updates to our customers and to let people know us better. How can we be selfish and not share the good deals we have in our shop with more people? We were hestitant to start at first as we were afraid that we may not have the time to manage the sales and social media. After much consideration, we decided to have a go at it, to be more connected to the outside world, to bring you all updates from our shop. We are waiting for our website to be up next.

Do check it out: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thedeborahshop/173940086005020

Marc by Marc Jacobs

2011-07-18T23:22:00.002+08:00

This is such a cute bag. The moment I saw this bag, I just have to get it. We will be having this in the shop in Aug, only one piece. Retail at $480.

Prada in thedeborahshop

2011-07-18T22:40:00.000+08:00

Here are some bags that we have in the shop. We are offering 50% off the second item. Do check it out! While stock last. We only have these Prada ( wallets) for the time being and we thought it is a good bargain,
Write to info@thedeborahshop.com for any enquiry.

BL0678

BL 0688

BN 1951

BN 1973

Clearance Sales- we bag our bags

2011-07-16T15:06:00.002+08:00

We are having our Spring/Summer -2011 Clearance Sales to make way for the Autumn/Winter collection. This sale is one of the best we ever done. We are giving 50% off second item. No one can resist this for sure. Within a day, all our Bottega wallets were snatched up, with this second item 50% off, it's certainly getting a bargain. We have 200 items in the shop and every single item is on sales. I've got myself a Alexander Wang bag at $1450; and a Celine Cabas at $725 ( which is 50% discount). Totally happy with my purchase. Staff has no further discount but we get to choose what we want during the first day of sales. This is a privilege working in the shop. Nan bought a PS1 for $2660 and a Marni for $550 only. Eden is still on holiday but he will be back tomorrow to bag his purchase.

The sales is on going and we are happy that everyone has got what they needed.
Comon down and check it out!

Personal Reflection

2011-07-04T20:12:00.002+08:00

I'm sorry to bore you with my philisophy of life, my take and not writing anything about bags today. This blog has somewhat evolves into a personal diary, penning my thoughts and what I am doing. Of cos, it will be on bags most of the time as this is about the shop. However, I wish someone will also benefit from reading my personal reflection.

Life is short and I'm trying to grasp the meaning of it. My life is not a bed of roses, I struggle through every milestone ranging from a crying baby- I was a sick baby, to school going age- did quite badly in school, growing up pains- hanging out with boys at a young age, love and work life. Everyone go through different phases of growing up pains, I think I went through worse than most people I know.
I am inspired by a lot of things I see and learn. Each day I am learning how to be a better person. I am learning to cope with the challenges I face at work as well as my life in general. I am not complaining about what I dont have, or what I had. I am cruising along and trying to make full use of what I have, my time, work, friends and family. Thanks to all those who love me, my family, friends and the people who work hard in the shop. I appreciate all that was done for me.

There are no secrets in what I think that can make one successful. Let me share my thoughts, 9 principles, I hope to add another one in time to come.
1) You are never as good as you think you are. And not as bad as you think you are too.
2) Do something you enjoy, else you may not be as good at it.
3) Deliver the results in whatever you are doing. I try to my best when I do something, and make sure I do it well
4) Always learn from mistakes. I do make a lot of mistakes in my life and hope it is not too late to learn from it.
5) Be patient and stick around with good people and good things.
6) Build a team and share the credit. This is what I aspire to do with the people in the shop. We have a strong team, hope it will stay that way. The credits are shared among us who work hard. The most hardworking person get the most bacon.
7) To be fun to work with. I am trying to be sincere in my dealings, not forgetting the fun and laughter I can infect people around me.
8) Dont take yourself too seriously. I am constantly learning to laugh at myself.
9) Never, ever compromise your integrity
10) ......

I have long ago stop trying to be that perfect person I want to be. To be the perfect wife, girlfriend, worker..etc. I dont want to look back with regrets that I could have done it better, I could have worked harder- the I could have.....I have a biggest regret in my life, that is to give up someone I love for earthly pleasures, to travel the world and not appreciate what I have till he is gone forever. I know I will never ever get him to love me again. That's life and I have chose to move on.

Riding as a pillion

2011-07-04T17:03:00.005+08:00

I spent the weekend here in Bologna and it was a blast! I went out with a bunch of Italian friends who work in the fashion related field. They are all good looking, tall and tan, fashionably clad in designer wear from head to toe.

Anyway, Mario came with his 1000 cc motorcycle and asked me to hop on, as if I was an experienced rider. Yes, I wanted the wind in my hair but not expecting this. I stayed in a cottage down on the countryside and the beach was about 15 mins away if you drive sanely. Mario was going 150 km/h on his bike and we reached our destination within 5 mins. I felt I have gone for a face lift. The draft on a bike travelled at 150km/h is probably an equivalent or close to a face lift treatment in time to come. No intrusion or down time. Perhaps some smart scientists can come out with a wind tunnel machine just fit for a face; stick your head in and Bravo! instant face lift in 5 mins.

I was concern with our safety of cos as the road were sandy and winding. I held onto him as he accelerated into the wind, slowed down upon reaching dangerous curves and sped up again. When we reached the destination, I could feel the adrenaline still pumping and my legs were wobbly like jellies. I managed to tell him, yes it was good fun. I remembered my last trip. He picked me up from Rome Airport in his BMW and sped all the way at about 200 km/h if not more. The result was not astounding, 8 tickets= 45 points, 4000 Euro within a day. He had to beg and borrow points from his friends and paid the fine.

I do not condone dangerous driving and not taking responsibility of one's life. I hope I will be able to hold on to this philosophy of life- our life belong to God alone and we should live life according to His purpose.

In Italy

2011-07-04T16:09:00.002+08:00

I didnt know what I was talking about- away from the hustle and bustle- till I reached Italy-Bologna. I am staying in this fabulous country side hotel, facing the vast fields, looking into the horizon where the sky and the land meets. The lands are filled with sunflowers, creating this unison pattern in the direction of the sun. It's such a wonderful sight to behold and wish I can be here longer.

My staying quarters

The Cottage

View outside my room

The hotel/cottage is really awesome. My room comes with a kitchenet, a fire place ( nope not using it as it is summer), plush bed and pillows, big and clean bathroom, absolutely silence, except the birds chirping and an ocassion sound coming from my iphone. I m in paradiseby myself, feeling the least bit lonely, though I do miss home, and wish someone I love is here with me. Tranquility,no distractions from the world. Being connected to the world via internet is more than what I need. No screaming kids and noises from the traffic. Last night, was the only night I slept soundly like a baby. I was in Paris the whole of last week, staying in the mist of confusion with traffic and people talking. I hardly had any rest.

Away from Home and some news

2011-07-02T02:11:00.004+08:00

Greetings from Paris, the city of Love/Romance. I am not here to find romance nor am I with someone special. I am here to get away from the hustle & bustle. I need to spend some time on my own and be by myself. I call this ‘Durian’ time. It is just a term I use for time like this.

I don’t intend to do any touristy stuff, no Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe or cruising down River Seine. I did all that stuff a few years back with someone I love very much, including learning the language. I don’t intend to reminisce the good old times I had before. So for now, I am focusing on my own, learning to be alone and not feel lonely.

I spent all my dinner time in McDonald, not because I like junk food, more due to the free wifi. You see, the place I am staying has NO wifi, I mean no internet. Basically it is just a charming house in an excellent location but I am not connected. It can be a good thing since I wanted to be alone. I am grateful that I have a shelter over my head and do as I pleased since I am here by myself.

I’ve no plans for the next few days….I am roaming here aimlessly. One thing for sure it’s to do some market survey for bags! That’ll keep me going.

Galleries Lafayette

My Favourite Cafe for afternoon tea

I visited Galleries Lafayette and Champs-Elysees. The Summer Sales are on going. The good news is some of the classic bags in store here are almost the same price as what we have in the shop. I can confidently tell you that our Bottega Venetta prices are excellently priced; i.e. it is cheaper to get from thedeborahshop than to fly here thinking you will get a better deal even after tax return. In fact, there is little if not no savings at all for other designers brands after the tax return. We re truly blessed to know that our bags are competitively priced even in Europe. You can check it out yourself if you dont believe.

Anyway, Dior prices had gone up. A Lady Dior cost Euro 2100 for a small one, it used to be Euro 1900 or half a year ago it was only Euro 1700. The sale lady in the Dior boutique told me it is a good investment.

I am going to source for Autum/Winter collection and will bring you the latest before the collection hit S'pore.
Stay tune.
From Paris-June 2011

Name after the bag

2011-06-28T08:10:00.032+08:00

I was explaining the history of the New Jackie Gucci bag to one earnest looking customer who visited our shop. I like history and have an iniqusitive mind since I was a child. I often research on various topics which are of interest either in the library or asking my parents. These things are made easier with Google, Thank God for internet.

Ok, back to the Jackie Bag which is named after Jackie Kennedy Onassis, America's First Lady. I begin to wonder what do I have to do to get a bag named after myself? Here are some tips for your consideration

1) Be Glamourous
2) Befriend a designer
3) Wear the bag everywhere- especially to parties where celebrities will be. Stand next to them and have photos taken.
4) Befriend a Vogue or Fashion editor
5) Create a blog
6) Have a plan B: if all else fails, marry into royality and star in a blockbuster movie- not necessarily in that order.

When will I be famous?

Guess who's who?

2011-06-27T08:08:00.000+08:00

We had our first Staff Cohesion last week at Bali Thai. The food was great, the conversation was fun. Honestly, I have not been out or had any group lunch for the longest time. I don't recall. And yes, I have no facebook, no twitter, no social time and many of my friends wonder how I live my life. Of cos, I do go out with a friend or 2 occasionally, but seldom in a group. Well, perhaps I am a borderline introvert.

All of us

So one of our conversation during the lunch was to give each other nickname after a designer. Somewhat an occupational hazards, we are talking about bags during our time off! Well, we have Hermes, Chanel, Proenza and Miu Miu. You want to pick a guess who is who? I do preferred to be called Dior though. I didn't expect to end up in 'mass' market name, or at least not some strange obscure name which I am thankful.

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Proenza Schouder

2011-06-24T21:24:00.000+08:00

I can't emphasis how much I love Proenza! A friend of mine was carrying the mid-night Proenza clutch, double up as an evening bag and she looked totally stunning during a dinner function. She was wearing a short Cheong Sam and high heels...absolutely rockin it. It has so much personality, not any feminine looking clutch. I wish I could get her to send me the photo. :)

I am so tempted to get one for myself but am spoilt for choice for colours.

Clutch cost ~S$1200, available in thedeborahshop

Wear Pink on 18 June

2011-06-16T21:50:00.001+08:00

I am having some problems adding a new page element or to create another box. I wanted to post a little note on our events and events are interesting. Can someone advise how to add the page element?

Anyway, one of our regular customer wrote an email, asking if we are really giving discount if they wear pink on 18 June. The answer is YES. So come on down to the shop on the 18 June in pink to enjoy discounts on all new arrivals. We want to celebrate together with the Pink Dot Movement, to support the freedom to love.

There will be a gathering at Hong Lim to mark the Pink Dot Movement on 18 June at 4.30 pm to form a circular dot to raise awareness about the issue face by the LGBT community.

The new Jackie O bag- Gucci

2011-06-15T08:46:00.000+08:00

Today the must have in our bag collection is definitely a Gucci. Thanks to Aldo Gucci who was very effective and aggressive in his marketing and left his marked in the Gucci empire for sure. One effective method of marketing is to sponsor celebrities to carry your brand, which Aldo did. The celebrities were wearing Gucci outfits, including bags of cos, heavily photograpghed and creating a worldwide buzz. The company struck gold in the late 60s, when Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Amercia's First Lady of Fashion, favoured their designs.

Gucci had since give a modern twist to the design of the bag, adding the iconic bamboo with an additional shoulder strap to give it another look altogether. However, the structure still remains.

The new Jackie bag-a collectors item

Jackie bag in Catherine prints

We have the new Jackie bag in store. Yes, the bag is name after Jackie Kennedy. What do I have to do to get a bag name after myself????

Sales sales and more sales

2011-06-09T13:23:00.001+08:00

I was out and about checking out the Great Singapore Sales in town last weekend. Besides being hampered by the Tanglin Mall flood, I managed to get onto Orchard Road, checking out the Isetan and Paragon sales. The bags sales are on, mainly Gucci, Bottega, Ferragamo and other insignificant brands, like Coach. I was kinda disappointed. Most items were past seasons colours and stocks. The sales were less than attractive to me. Of cos, there were people buying, not many though. I was expecting long queues and people waiting impatiently. None of these, thankfully. My expedition proved to be quite smooth sailing, finished browsing within an hour, with an empty shopping bag.

Back to our shop, I think thedeborahshop fair much better in terms of choices and prices. All our new arrivals are at a all time low price. Our new classic range Celine shopping totes and Proenza are doing well.

PS1 Large, $2610; thedeborahshop has many colour available

Soft leather, double belt fastening straps and postman lock

Indeed a celebrity bag

I have to say a few words about Proenza. This bag is still quite new to Singapore, but not so in Hong Kong and Taiwan. In fact, it is so well sought after that they were all sold out when it was first introduced. It started from with a popular Taiwanese talk show. We have the video clip on that episode in our shop. Just ask anyone in the shop and we can play it for you. Thanks Eden for downloading.
Apart from that talk show, I have to give credit to the designer. The bag is chic and rock cos of it straight/strict lines. Somehow it just add so much personality to your style when you carry this bag. The leather is soft, make it so comfortable to be an everyday bag for work and weekend. It is big enough to put your daily requirements and belongings. This bag is so versatile. It brings sophistication and glamour to both day and night dress from season to season. It is certainly an 'IT' bag for a long time to come!

Com'on to our shop in Novena Square, Level 3 to check it out!

Every girl needs a gay best friend

2011-06-06T09:51:00.001+08:00

I first realised that my gay friend gives better advise than my best gal friend 2 years ago when I was having a relationship crisis.You see, my gay friend won't shut up and just listen. He doesn't have any hidden agenda, like girlfriends who can be competitive at times, ranging from shopping deals to the choice of your boyfriends, and worse, knowing that you have put on weight and not tell you. I am not sure if I can generalise it to all gay men, but I am blessed!
I am surrounded by gay friends. My yoga instructor is gay, I see him once a week, and I only like to attend his classes. He is really funny, hence going to yoga is perceived as fun, rather than a tortour. Yes, he does torture us by making us do 'the hundreds' for 5 mins, straight! But you know, it's the only way to strengthen the tummy(flat tummy) and it is good for us! In the shop, I have become friends with gay customers who worked out in the gym, from the nearby offices and of cos, some work in the shops around the mall. They often greet us greet us with a broad smile, sometimes they will buy us food and their mannerism is candid and I do enjoy the conversations we had.

Gay friends is unlike your dad, brothers, or boyfriends. They are like a class all by themselves. They can give you insights of what/how straight men think. My gay friend gives me complicated advice to complicated situations especially when it comes to relationships. He can be trusted around my boyfriend, he pumps me up when I get emotionally deflated and of cos, he will also tell me straight in my face that I look horrible if I look horrible. He will point out if I need to go for facial or a hair-cut and make sure I drink my liang teh if I am sick. He will make sure I am taken care of before all my buying trips with a lot more liang teh. They can be good boyfriend material, but not interested in gals leh. As Sex and the City stated, "gay boyfriends are the loophole of monogamy"

Well, not all gay men give good advice. Good gay advice is not something you can count on 100 percent, like death, your one horror boyfriend, and PMS. Though it is not 100 percent foolproof, its pretty damn close.
In view of the Pink Dot movement, to celebrate love in all forms, thedeborahshop is giving 5% discount for all new arrivals if you wear Pink on 18 June. So com'on down to our shop in Pink.

Dont buy anything on impulse

2011-05-28T17:04:00.000+08:00

I have been out shopping, checking out the Great S'pore Sale. I am a cheapskate when it comes to shopping and always zooming in for a good buy. I hardly ever buy any net priced items as I am not sure if the item will go on sale. Even when it is a sale item, I will make sure that I am getting a good bargain. I'll try my best not to make any impulsive buy whenever possible.

I guessed it is different when it comes to buying a house. I have been house hunting recently. Well, I didn't manage to stick to my rules -NEVER BUY ON IMPULSE! The house agents these days are out there to make a quick buck off you. I find myself in a situation where the agents are always pressurising me to make a deposit, telling me that this house is hard to come by or the price is extremely reasonable in the market these days. I ended up making a deposit on a flat that i didn't like and the deposit was forfeited. I was really upset with myself for a month that I've made a hasty decision and succumbed to the tricks of the house agent. I vow I will never ever want to put myself in that position again.

Remember don't buy anything on impulse. Make sure the items are worth the money you are paying, Check out a few shops before making a purchase and only buy when it is in sale. In thedeborahshop, we bring in luxury designer handbags that is of a fraction of the price compare to the boutique. All our bags are authentic, direct import from Europe. Coming from an experienced shopper myself, I want to be a smart shopper- to save money, not for anything else. And yes, I managed to buy a Prada dress from a cut label shop in Novena Square for $169. It is a bargain!

New service for our customers

2011-05-22T23:06:00.001+08:00

Our rapport with all our clients/customers have always been great, hence people do come back so very often. We are very encourage when our clients come back to our shop. Sometimes, they do buy another bag to add to their bag collections, or they pop in to say 'hi'. For us, it is always about great customer service and after- sale support.

Many of you may not know that we have our own cleaning, colouring and repair services to further add to your convenience as part of our customer service.

Price List for Cleaning Services
Wallet: from $20 onwards
Bag: from $30 onwards

Price List for Repair Services
Wallet/bag lining: from $25 onwards
Area stitching from $12 onwards

Deborah's customers will get 10% discount from the above services and yes, we still provide free polishing services for all bags bought from our shop. Do drop by and send in your bags soon.

Who's carrying Kate Spade?

2011-05-16T00:02:00.002+08:00

We have been busy over the weekend....cos it s the starting of the GREAT SINGAPORE SALE till 24 June! It has been an exciting weekend for everyone in the shop as there were many people. At the same time, we are 'competiting' among ourselves to see who can remain the title of the Top Sales for the month. I am seriously lagging behind, catching up with Eden seems minutely impossible! I like going to work as my colleagues are such great bunch with exuberant personalities. We like interacting with our customers or whoever walks in. And here are some real life examples:-

"The side effect of the General Elections."
One customer was really eager to get her hands on any reasonably priced and nice looking bags and asked us for some recommendations as all our bags are exclusive and lower price than the boutique. She wanted to change her bag desperately as she was carrying a Katespade. It is such a taboo to carry a KS nowadays due to some association. This may not be known to many people outside the bag society, or maybe it's just a S'porean thingy. She told us that many people are ditching their KS! She bought a classic Cartier and of cos one happy KS convert.

Next, a couple came in and asked if we carry KS? Well, we were disappointed that someone actually wanted KS, nevertheless, we answered politely that we don't carry KS. They continued browsing and said they were happy that we don't carry KS....blah blah blah... and they end up buying a Fendi from us. A new fan to our shop. Yep, we did exchange some of our heart burning opinions and came to the conclusion that we do think alike on at least one topic.!

Someone came in, wanting to trade in their KS.
" Sorry Mdm, we don't take in pre-loved bags of any brands. We only sell brand new bags direct import from Europe.

We begin to wonder who are going to those KS sales in Suntec Convention or S'pore Expo?

Man! you are hot in those bags

2011-05-10T08:54:00.001+08:00

In our shop, we try to promote bags using real life 'models'. We have none other than our own staff, Adnan and Eden to model these bags for you. I must admit we are amateurish in our photoshoots and in fact, almost everything we do. We are still learning, without spending taxpayers money. We hope to do better next time.

Prada Fringe is back again and looks cool! @ $4000

Fendi causal bag for man. ~$680

Functional for everyday use, to work and weekends

Adjustable shoulder strap. Cute pic!

YSL stud, ~$2000

Add an edge to your overlook.

The Dior Holmes models to be, Messenger bag and Tote for documents

Check out our bags in stores! And let us know if you will like to help out as models. :)

One Hermes a month for the next 5 years!!!!

2011-05-09T23:37:00.001+08:00

The General Election is over but the buzz still lingers. I was reading all the comments posted on the net and I feel that S'poreans are very united, in one voice, concerning one issue. If there is anything that Tin Tin has brought into this saga, she has at least unify us. Yes, she has indeed engaged the younger generations and netizens, isn't it?

Oh yea, back to business let's talk about bags. We have some new arrivals, Celine, Fendi, more Fendi, PS and Alexander Wang, the bags with load of studs at the bottom of the bag. Nope, we don't carry Hermes and LV, I know it is a pity. We are not here to earn big bucks, our bags are specially for the bag lovers who want their luxury and exquisite bags at a reasonably affordable price. We keep our price competitive and listen/take our customer's feedback and comments seriously. We do apologise for our screw-ups, for example our website and late arrival of our bags.We are dedicated to our job, passionate about bags and trying our utmost best to make our customers happy. Sometimes, we give up our commissions and receive warnings from our bosses for giving too much discounts. We provide excellent after sales service, such as free polishing and servicing of bags. At the moment we are going through some upgrading programme on our website, for the convenience of shoppers who like to shop online. :)
We are planning to have an early start for the Great S'pore Sales. At the moment, we are still cooking and finalising the details. So do watch out for this blog and it will be a mind boggling sale coming your way. Hope it will create a positive buzz!

Proenza and Alexander Wang

2011-05-06T07:59:00.000+08:00

Proenza and Alexander Wang are finally here in the shop. Do drop by and check out these amazing bags with amazing pricing starting from $1250. It comes in many colours, from the classic black, to birch and it different sizes.

Proenza Shouler PS1

I am going to keep you in suspense so am not reviewing the Alexander Wang bags that we have in our shop now. A hint, it has loads of studs at the bottom of the bag and look totally cool as it just stands out on it's league and class. Prices starts from $1450.
Dont miss it!

New things coming our way

2011-05-04T23:13:00.001+08:00

The GE fever is the talk of the town, much more than Chanel bags. I am so hook on the GE news and development. It's kinda drama, probably more like reality TV. I just love the 'gossips' and am waiting for the outcome on 7th May. An interesting note about this GE is that the Internet is flooded with various opinions and comments .In fact I am impressed with the logical arguments and insights that were written. This is something new!

Next, thedeborahshop is revamping our website and today, I finally saw the mock up. I thought it was quite good. I can't wait to show you all. But we will have to be patient till the website is up and running. Hopefully this will bring in more sales and better service to our customers.
Well, we are preparing for our debut Great S'pore Sale. We will be bringing some new collections from Celine, Fendi and Proenza. Proenza is new to our shop. Stay tune for this new stuff.

We don't need a reason to have new bags, clothes, shoes, making a new resolution ( cos the old one we made in the beginning of the year didn't work out) or have a new outlook on life. Personally, I like to break the year into quarters, to do some reflections and plan my way forward. Of cos, I peppered it with new things along the way, as a reward to spur me on!

Do you carry Chanel?

2011-04-25T23:21:00.001+08:00

Chanel craze is back! Some walk-ins asked if we carry Chanel. We dont carry Chanel at the moment. I wondered who are the trendsetters in S'pore and why the sudden addiction over Chanel?
Chanel is certainly a very coveted brand that most ladies would want at least a piece or two in their bag inventories. Well for starter, it is an upmarket brand and therefore expensive. An average bag from Chanel cost around $5k, for a pre-loved it is around $3500-$4500. And yes, it is worth it as they are known for their detailed craftsmanship but their brand precedes it. Secondly, the Chanel history is well-known. It started since COCO Chanel time. This lady worked her way up from a singer to a well known designer, creating style for woman in her time. Her designs are classy and make us believe that when we carry one it gives us certain prestige and class, of cos we wish we can rub off some of Coco's personality, perhaps give us a bit of err.. inspiration about life.

I did some research and there are at least 3 online shops that are selling Chanel ( secondhand or otherwise). Hauteave, Lux dream and Prestige Collector. However, a warning or my 2 cents worth is that when buying such an expensive item online, one has to be very careful who they are buying from, the condition of the bag and also if it is worth the risk if they happen to be a high end replica. If the savings are not substantial you may want to consider getting it in the boutique.

I am not advocating anything here, but just to ensure that we know where/how we part our hard earn money.
At the end of the day, you decide.

Nic in time

2011-04-23T11:16:00.003+08:00

I m not about to stick my nose into the GE business and bore you with my views, but there is just something I am compelled to air my views. Of cos,I am exercising some self control when it comes to airing my views in public and people know who I am.

I am extremely proud ( can't think of a better word) of the 24 year old, Nicole Seah, plucking her courage to step out of her comfort zone, emerging into the 'limelight' of politics, wanting to serve the country. She certainly looks sincere and credible, much more mature as compared to Ms Tin Tin. I am surprise, or more than that, that she, a 24 year old that has proved me wrong about people of such tender age is more than just girly giggles, makeup and muddle-headed. I am speechless! When I was 24 of age, I never think much about other people, except myself, lest going into politics.

I was apprehensive when NSP decided to get a tender grass to be part of the team. My jaw dropped when I read the news. But after reading about Ms Seah, I realised I was too quick to jump into conclusion. I know many better 27 years old than Tin Tin, who are more eligible, intelligent..etc. For someone who is 3 years younger, it is simply telling Tin Tin to stand aside. Is this the underlining message? Ms Seah has to continue to prove herself and not be too over confident and play her cards well. All the best for the GE, even though I know the chances of getting elected are slim, cos Marine Paraders will want their neighbourhood to look glam, in order to increase re-sale value for their HBD flat. These are the sad truth, nevertheless, I admire Ms Seah's courage.

As for some bags to recommend Ms Seah that may suit her walkabouts:-

Gucci, $3300

Gucci, $3160

Bottega, $4025

We welcome Ms Nicole Seah to our shop and will give you a good discount to show our support.

Bag vs Mac delivery services

2011-04-19T20:05:00.000+08:00

Last night I have to call McDelivery to bring us dinner, since I had some work to do and no time for proper dinner. When the delivery man called, I walked out to the guardhouse to collect the food. From a distance, I saw a man standing alone at the gate with a big bag. It looked a little strange, where was his trusty motorbike, I wondered.
It turned out that he was actually driving a black Mercedes Benz - to deliver my burgers! No wonder the security guard was suspicious haha... Guess you don't see that everyday :) The luxury aircon treatment didn't really help my fries though, they still turned out soggy.
We will certainly provide delivery services if you order a bag from our website and we will send it right to your door step, of cos, in this scenario, we will not be delivering your bags in a motorbike for sure!

I have to apologise that our website is not as updated as we would love to. We are trying to up our game to revamp the website soon. I am talking to some venders in the hope of getting a good price for it. Any recommendations for what should be in our website? Honestly, we paid a bomb for our current website and it turn out to be something less than my expectation to say the least. Well, give us a chance as we just started out. We believe we will improve in time and strive to bring you the latest bag at a reasonable price.

I will update on our new arrival soon.
Stay tune!

The Forgotten Gucci

2011-04-18T23:20:00.004+08:00

Beige Catherine Tote, Model: 247283, $1530

I was updating our inventory and discovered that we have a few reasonably priced Gucci that were forgotten. The Catherine tote bag is really understated. Strong fabric, well design that can last for ages and a simple squarish shape that can fit in at least five A4 size files or books. When I see it, it reminded me of one of my teacher from my school days as she always carry the same bag. It takes a baglover who knows her bag, like a wine connoisseur; to realise it is a Gucci. It is causal and no air about it and yet still add a bit of class as it is a Gucci afterall.

Gucci GG Running Belt tote, Model: 24183, S$2750

Gucci Running GG hobo medium, Model: 247185

Next, we have the 2 classics pieces of GG running. Both are also excellent in terms of their construction. I believe these bags will last for a long time so it is certainly good news for those who are rough on their bags or heavy weight users. Both comes with shoulder straps and ease of use, either on the arm or shoulder. The existing strap is in fact long enough to go over your shoulder and you can free your arms to do something else. It is big enough to carry most things you need for a day out shopping or in office.

The design is simply classic with GG monogramme and GG belt. Yes, for sure it will be easily recognisable from far.

Do drop by and take a look and try it yourself. Some bags do need a second or third look in order for us to appreciate it's presence and quality. They aren't your usual Gucci out there.

Tin Tin's bag

2011-04-15T01:04:00.004+08:00

I haven't had a good week thus far. I had to visit an endodontist to get a root canal done. It was a really painful ordeal and I don't want to describe the gruesome procedure here. I guessed I was eating too much B&J ice cream all night long for the past 3 weeks while working on my laptop. I have since polished up at least 4 tubs and still counting. Of cos, I am not able to consume any till after my next treatment. And not to mention, I also have an expanded waistline and a bulging tummy...blame it all on PMS! This is what B&J does to you...Root canal and tummy.

Since I was on MC, I decided to read the news to catch up with the latest juicy current affairs. I don't really bother with most news, only fashion news can wet my appetite and besides I dont really have that much time. However, I heard so much buzz about our youngest MP and I started reading about the GE. It was indeed quite entertaining. Then, I saw Ms Tin Pei Lin's picture where she posed with KATESPADE box!

Ms Tin Pei Lin and her bag

My instant reaction was like, hey that's not a Hermes or a Prada! I thought she should be able to afford something better than that. Hmm.... Anyway, Hermes or Prada or KS aside, why didnt she clean up her FB before becoming a public figure? She has invited a lot of criticisms and bad reviews not due to just only her age, but more so the photos she posted on her FB those reflect her character. There is nothing wrong being cute and childish as she is only 27! Is there anything she can do to reverse our impression of her? She is now more of a liability then an asset, unless PAP want to give the opposition some face and let them win.

Fendi Mia messager

One thing I was tempted to do was to write to her to recommend some of our handbags, to improve her overall looks, to become more serious and mature at least appearance wise. What about some Fendi?

I will reserve my other comments about her running as a MP. The netizen had said enough. Well I hope Ms Tin is reading the blog and we welcome her to visit thedeborahshop. Do the things that normal 27 year old gal would do.

Fendi No 3: $2120

Fendi Silvana

Laughter is the best medicine

2011-04-10T14:50:00.004+08:00

The greatest joy working in the shop is the personal relationships we've built with our customers. This same sentiment is shared among my colleagues, Eden, Adnan and Sarah, Is shopping a good form of therapy? I bet the conversation we carry in the shop is much more therapeutic. :)

We have this interesting regular customer, who never fail to pop in for 10 mins before collecting her son from classes, to have a chat . It's not about new arrivals or complaining about the bags she bought from us. It was merely a chat, like catching up the happenings of each other lives. Eden was on MC for a week and she enquired about his health. This got her started to share with us her funny encounter.
She went for her regular check up and her doctor advised against taking slimming pills as there is always some undesirable side-effects. So, she went home and instructed her maid"

" Ma-ri-a, throw away all the Avalon ( a brand of slimming pills) in the kitchen cabinet.
" Yes, madam

The maid was quick to response, took out all the Abalone and threw them away! It was fortunate that she went to the kitchen, to do some damage control and found the maid throwing away those expensive Abalone. We all burst out laughing so hard and so loud that the Poh Kim shop next door thought we were watching the comedy they were playing.....

The most comments win

2011-04-08T22:26:00.002+08:00

Last month thedeborahshop presented a Prada Luggage Tag to Soon, our loyal blog follower as she had given the most comments/suggestions in our blog. We are grateful that so many people are reading it. The increasing number of viewers are certainly very encouraging. I will try to write whenever time permit.

Keep your comments coming.....and thanks again for following this blog. :)

A quick bag update

2011-04-08T10:44:00.006+08:00

It's time of the year again to have a spring cleaning exercise in the shop. I was amazed when I stepped into the shop to see how clean and bright the shop has become. All the clutter were removed. We are now ready to welcome The Summer collection. We are getting in more Fendi, Gucci and Prada. Just finger cross and hope the shipment arrives in time.

Some sneak preview for smart causal Prada: (This is only a teaser)

To all the baglovers out there, thanks for your support thus far. I hope to be able to bring in more exquisite bag to fulfil your bag cravings.

Here are some Exotic Gucci

Stay tune on this blog for more updates and please let me know what you think of these bags.

On going sales- 1-3 April

2011-04-02T21:33:00.001+08:00

Pardon me for not updating the latest. This is because our entire shop on sale from 1-3 April 2011. It's such an adrenalin rush whenever a sale or an event was organised. Baglovers started streaming in the morning and all the way to lunch time on a supposedly quiet Friday. Customers were glad with their 'steal' purchase. Some of our bags are going at $600, which is 70% off retail. That's indeed a special price and we want to boast about it. We are especially delighted when we see happy satisfied customers, and we would always tell them :
' Enjoy your bag and remember to bring it back for free polishing'

Today is yet another day. My day started at 5 a.m! I went for a run this morning and was feeling all hype up, full of energy, looking forward to start the day in the shop. And yes! we did it again. Another day of extreme excitment, punching numbers on the cash register and competiting among us who can sell more bags.
Even if we are not able to sell all our bags during this sale, at least people know our existence and will come back to visit us one day.

We've already begin to plan our next event. As time passes by, our event will be better than the last as we learned from previous experiences. It is such a joy to see all of us working together and encouraging each other
' Jia you'

Tomorrow is another Sale day, so do drop by if you want to get a good deal. That's a promise!

Is Hubby better than Monkey?

2011-03-22T22:12:00.003+08:00

I was wondering what to write today...agonising for the past hour and still not able to come out with something incredibly interesting. I glimpsed into what happened to me over the past few days, and absolutely nothing exciting. I was working, stressing out about the sales in the shop, snoring in yoga classes, touring around Singapore cos I took the wrong bus and nothing worth mentioning. I am not complaining that my life seems a bit mundane and routine.

Anyway, what about a riddle?
I was into Hubby and Monkey. I like them both but sometimes I try not to be too greedy. Hubby was rich, but Monkey can make me go bananas! Both are pleasantly sweet and never fail to put a smile across my face. I started off with Monkey but it got a bit out of hand, then came Hubby and I liked the interesting bits. Okay, I am fickle-minded and can't make up my mind when it comes to something as enjoyable as these. Oh well, should I not have the best of both worlds?

And when it comes to bags, I want the best of both worlds, but at least it is not at the expense of my waistline. I will get both simply because they are in different style and complete my overall looks.

Oh! The answer to the riddle is about Ben and Jerry's ice cream! Chubby Hubby and Chunky Monkey. Delectable!

Bag your stress away

2011-03-21T11:36:00.002+08:00

I didn't feel rejuvenated after a week-long conference cum getaway. I am back into reality! I could feel " my long time friend" called Stress creeping back into my life once I stepped my foot into Changi Airport and breathe in the S'pore air. Am starting to wonder is Singapore too stressful a place to live/work? Or is it something wrong with me?

It is the perfect time of the year to travel in March, perfect for getting a cool refreshing dip in the sea in the warm sun. Thankfully I managed to spend time with myself. I still had mornings and evenings for myself after all the meetings were over. I would be thinking about bags, new bags, coming collections, how to get the best price for exclusive pieces. After traipsing half the city, I felt a sense of comfort and proud being a S'porean. On the last morning I sneaked off to the beach to have my alone-time: to drink in the sun and breeze, to watch the waves and surfers and to swim around in the cold water. Lovely.

I thought I could radiate some serenity once back in office, and get all my pals so jealous of me as they slogged in the office all week long. Yes, I thought.... By the time I finished unpacking my luggage, I felt I just unpacked a ton of stress and to-do-list back into my home! Where were all the yummy chocolates and sweets I bought? They just turned into something undesirable. I decided to go for Yoga even though I was severely jet-lag. I found myself snoring while laying on the mat for at least 10 seconds, if not more. I was that tired.

Anyway, I cannot offer anyone any magic potion to deal with Stress. I guessed we have dealt with it before and "our friend" will be lingering whether we like it or not. Somehow I am sure, we will manage to keep "our friend" within its threshold and not get too close to us.

Oh well, I am going for Yoga now and dreammmming of bags.

My bags arrived yet?

2011-03-19T12:04:00.002+08:00

I went away for a short trip hence the long silence. While I was away from home, many things happened in the world and the shop. The most aired topic on TV is nonetheless, the catastrophic series of event in Japan and the much forgotten (by now) Libya. I was about the unleashed my complains about the delay of the arrival of the new bags, but after second thought, I realised how trivial the matter was as compared to the many homeless Japaneses, to one of my close friend who was recently diagnosed with cancer and to a colleague who is healing a broken heart. What is my problem ? As Einstein says " this is the theory of relativity". Let 's not go into science. What about our new bags that had just arrived?

Well, to be honest, I must admit that sometimes thedeborahshop screwed up. Aren't we all human and let's give it a chance. Recently I made an order of some bags, Fendi and BV. I know we are a bit late on the summer collection but I really wanted to go for the high fashion pieces and not the usual ones which you can find in the Boutiques here. To cut the chase, the bags ordered was hijacked by another company as they are able to buy more than us. Competition! So, in the end, we only managed to secure about 10 bags and some coming in April, finger cross.

Here are some snap shots!

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Fendi Silvana- great bag for work

Fendi Fabric shopping tote

Fendi classic-No.3- great for work

So come on down and check it out.

p.s many apologise for those who are waiting for the new arrivals. We are sorry that it took so long.

Writing about bags

2011-03-11T13:46:00.000+08:00

I browsed people's blog, mostly reading their write ups about bags. One of my favourite is purseblog. I think the team had put together updates of the latest collection of handbags, together with celebrities styles. Having said I have also noted that the content is geared towards America viewpoint and so some of the recommendations may not be that applicable to us (Singapore). Of cos, I do read our local writings about bags and I wonder how thedeborahshop fair.

I am not an exactly a writer in the making per se. I grew up watching loads of TV, reading trash and hardly lifting a pen to write. I never develop a habit to write diaries cos my brother would steal and read them. I am still struggling to find topics to write and how to make this blog interesting. Well, I've learned that writing is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent playing solitaire on the computer. I took ages to get one posting out, please pardon my lack of discipline.

Now, back to business:-

Marni BMMP101TN4, $1250

Casual, multi fabric, lined with silver studs. Again I have to emphasise that studs give bags a 3D look and a bit rock chic elegance to it. At first glance, this bag does not appeal to me. Over time we actually develop a liking to this bag and I hope you can see it dawns on you too.

take 2!

Take 3!

The craze of Marni bags have certainly not caught up in locally as much as we will like to see more diversity in brands/labels. We carry a few pieces safe looking design of Marni bags in the shop to choose from, playing with fabric and style of bag. Safe choice does not mean boring. It means a bag that we can use it all the time and functional.

Just buy it

2011-03-09T21:54:00.001+08:00

I begin to notice that when a woman shops for bags, their better half will often sit on our Italy imported transparent chair and going 'yes or no'. Often than not, the men will inevitably say ' if you like it, buy' or 'just buy and let's go dinner'. And 90% of the woman will end up not buying any. Ladies, why don't you just buy the bag? I would have buy it for a simple reason cos I like it.
I believed, in general women want their men to say politically correct stuff that is pleasant to hear. Men had pick up signs from past experiences or by reading woman's magazine in order to understand their woman better. In general. men tend to stay clear from any trouble and will not want to get into a long drawn sulking silence so they will say what women want to hear. Of cos, I am not saying that this applies to all, but somehow in my observations of our customers. After all the two words" just buy" could be seen as a reverse psychology. When the man says 'buy', the woman is probably thinking, ' ok, he is generous and knows that I really like the bag, that's good enough" and for the man " I hope she won't buy cos all she needs is some attention to show that I care"

So in the end, both are happy except for the sales person in the shop. I am not advocating that we should spend on an expensive items without consulting our partners. But, please don't use shopping as an excuse to test each other out. There are much better way to show care and concern. It is not about setting a bar to see if men can get pass it in order to find out if this man really loves you. Relationships seems complex to me, maybe I think like a man. I will bring my man shopping cos he values add, not just forking out $$ to make me happy. To all men reading this blog, shopping with a woman is like spending time together, understanding her taste. It is never about how much is she going to splurge this time.
Have fun shopping and doing things together :)