One more Celine Luggage left, up for grabs.

We have one more Celine luggage left in stock.

It is going at $3100. Anyone interested, please write to info@thedeborahshop.com
Last day on 2nd Oct.

From Bags to Market Places

 

My customers must be wondering where I was as the shop has not been opened for a month since end Aug 2012. It's really a pity that I have to move out and move on. I love my shop and the bag business. But life should not just revolves around work. I took a short trip to Germany, Frankfurt to escape the hustle bustle life here, not wanting to think about my dwindling business...that could possibly end on a sad note.

 

I always take pleasure in seeking out Europeans Market, where fresh produce and handmade everything were sold. In particular, I like everything that is made and produce in the old fashion way, in their farms or homes.

 

Below are some pictures that I would like to share. It ended on a high note!  

 

 

 

I like bakery of all sorts, esp when it is freshly baked.

Vegetables and fruits from farm

Delightful flowers and plants



Flowers simply makes me smile. The vibrant colours brightened up the entire place. They are so beautiful to look at. I took a lot of photos of that stall. I can imagine myself selling flowers. It must be a good feeling selling stuff that put a smile on a persons face immediately. For example, lovely pastries, cakes, chocolates, ice creams. They are affordable to all. Of cos diamonds and properties make me happy, but it is not an everyday thing and not for everyone.


Lovely roses



Assorted colour roses

Anyone some homemade wine in the morning?

Perhaps some freshly apple juice instead

Absolutely sweet honey

Not forgetting the fattening burgers and sausages

The evidence- yummy!



Moving out sale- All must go

We are moving out of Novena Square by the 23rd Sept 2012 and all bags prices will be slash like never before.
Visit our website: www.thedeborahshop.com to check out what we have left.

All bags are 20% off
Discount code: moveoutsale

Bags can be reserved via email and payment can be made in the shop via cash, NETS or credit cards.
The shop will only be open on 15, 16 and 22 and 23 Sept or by appointment only.

Bags can be purchased online and delivered if you reside overseas.

For more info
Email: hazel@thedeborahshop.com

Tin Tin' Kate Spade bag again!

Ms Tin is making waves of news again cos this time she decided to put up her infamous bag for auction. Can someone approach our shop as I think we can donate some new bags for auction, for better cause.

I am a strong advocate of public service and raise funds for a good cause. I don't think it is necessary for one to get recognition for it, or for the media to create a buzz about someone charitable act. Perhaps we all got it wrong, the more publicity about the donors, the more money the item will fetch during the auction. That will probably apply if you are a great actor or singer, like Michael Jackson or perhaps the late Mrs Lee Kuan Yew. I believe people will pay for the items when the donors have created history and no longer alive. I am not sure whether the publicity of Ms Tin Pei Ling's Kate Spade bag will create the opposite effect.

I am sure the auction will go well as she has many rich supporters who will 'fight' for her bag, to ensure that the publicity won't go to waste. Whichever or whatever it is, the money will still be donated for a good cause. It is a win-win situation for all.

Another long weekend

This is another long weekend for S'poreans. I just love the thought that everyone has a break from work and spending time with their love ones or by themselves. For me, I have to work since I am running a shop but I am still glad that it is a none work day for most of us.

We have some new sequined glittering bags from Scheilan and Tory Burch which I thought these bags will be go very well with the Malay baju kurung.

I really like the Malay traditional baju kurung especially those with laces. I often see the entire family wearing the same outfit during Hari Raya. No detail is overlooked for coordinating outfits. It is always very well tailor made, same cloth for the husband and wife and of cos the kids. It is economical of scale, I suppose. You can easily distinguish them as a family by the way they dressed.

I also like the Malay family homes. They take pride in dressing up their homes with new curtains and carpets, the glittering lights to welcome their visitors. And yes, I didnt forget to mention about the yummy food they whip out. All my Malay friends seem to have this in born cooking or baking talents. The chicken curry and cakes smell delicious before you even see it. I can wait to savour them and asking for second helping.

I wish all my Malay customers Selamat Hari Raya.

Have a nice long weekend.

Check out the link below
www.thedeborahshop.com

Wholesales prices

As we are preparing to move out of our premise, we are going to have a Clearance Sales. Anyone who is interested in any bags, please email: info@thedeborah shop.com on a first come first serve basis.

We will be selling some of our items at cost so if you are doing rental or bag business it is a good time to grab some bags from us. We will be shifting our focus to do more online/wholesales. Our prices will be competitive as we will not have to pay rent and staff, hence the mark up will be lower when we do online.

Check out our website. Prices there are before discount. Please note that the offers end 30th Sept.

Back in Action

I was missing for quite a while as I was busy sorting out our new shop concepts and whether a business merger would be viable. There are loads to think about. I am in the mist of planning our move out of Novena Square. We will update when things are more certain. At the moment, business as usual.

So, what have I been up to? I took a month break as July is my birthday month. The good thing about having your own business is that you take control of your time. The downside is there is no such thing as income.

Here are some preview photos of what's coming on our National Day Parade 2012.

RSN in action!

Police Coast Guard in action!

Not forgetting the RSAF pilots!

Night view of S'pore skyline

Fireworks started

Heart shape fireworks

Finally a big one!

The camera man finally got it right

The show contiuned

End of rehearsal.

Bags to bring to National Day parade. Here are some of our new arrivals. For more details, check out our website: www.thedeborahshop.com

stay tune as I am back

Celine in Navy blue

Celine Luggage

Tory Burch envelop bag

Tory Burch envelop clutch-Black

Tory Burch envelop clutch-Nude

Tory Burch tote

Tory Burch cane clutch

Celine Mini Luggage

Last 2 mini luggages.
This is still a very hot bag and I really like it very much. It is roomy and stylish. These are the tricolour series, winter collection 2012/2013.

Celine mini luggage is here

 

Celine Luggage Preview

169853MCC (Celine Grande)

165213NSB.19BR
(luggage mini en veau)

169983MDB
(Celine Trapeze)

Good news to all Celine luggages bag lovers out there. We will be having these bags in early July. The colour of may differ from the pictures posted here. Let us know if you are interested and we can make a reservation for you. While stock last.

Pay your own repair, please.

I met a very rude and demanding customer today and I feel so compel to blog about it. This woman, let's call her Rudetasaurs, demanded her bag to be fix free of charge and ASAP!  Boutiques actually do charge us a nominal sum of money for most repairs. No one gurantee your branded bag won't tear and nobody will repair it free of charge forever.
Secondly, I told her that the bag would be sent for repair and this would take 3 months. She obviously could not accept it and flew off the handle and started raging in the shop. She wanted to bag to be fixed within a week and said I have the right to demand the boutique to get it done quickly.
I told her stictly that there's nothing I can do about it as I am not in charge of the boutique operations and I don't think I wish to make a scene anywhere.

The above was merely a sneak preview of the gist of it.

This is the ugly side of the job which I hate most, dealing with demanding and unreasonable customers. Are people becoming more and more demanding, to the point of being irritating? The more educated we are, the more demanding and unreasonable we become.  We think we are higher being and  deserve to be served like kings and queens.

People tend to look down on sale persons cos they probably think they are lowly educated. By the way, I have a good degree from a reputable university in UK and was from elite school since Primary One. I chose to do sales after 10 years of coperate job. I know of people who are highly educated but chose to be over-qualified hawkers, bakers, hair stylists who run their own business. My sales job is not as glamourous a job as compared to doctors and lawyers. In whatever we do, we have to treat people be it you are the customers or not, with respect.

Oh yes, back to the topic. We have no control how many days or months the boutique takes to repair the bag. You can choose to repair your bags at Master Fix, LeShine, Shukey; they probably take a week or two. And of cos, you are liable for the cost of the repair unless it is manufacture defects.

The Great S'pore Sale is ON

Gucci, Fendi, Balengcia, Bottega Venetta, just to name a few brands will be on SALE till end of June.

We are offering:
1st item-10% discount
2nd item- 25% discount
2nd item-50% discount on all Small Leather Goods, i.e. wallets.

Check out our website, www.thedeborahshop.com, or visit our shop at Novena Square, Level 3.
Write to us, info@thedeborahshop.com for more info.

Happy Shopping

Shampooing along with a 20 mins head massage

Have you ever been to a hair salon for a hair cut and had a great head/scalp massage at the same time? The best thing is...for the price of ONE!

I was indeed surprised with the supered service provided in Kobayashi Hair Design at Far East Plaza, Level 5. I walked in for a hair cut before my dinner with some friends in town. I told the stylist how I wanted my hair to be done and only had an hour to spare. He quickly gather his tools and got going with the business as usual...I only thought. He started shampooing my hair and then massaging my temples, head and neck. I put down the book I was reading and closed my eyes so that I could enjoy the massage. This went on for at least 10 minutes.
We then went to the washing area to get a thorough rinse. He applied some conditioner onto my hair and started to massage my head again. I could almost fall asleep. This went on for another 5-10 mins. I was not keeping the time of cos.

Germ free hair-salon. Spacious, hygenic and clean.  

He chatted with me and also told me exactly what he would be doing, accounting for every step. This gave me the assurance that nothing would have gone crazily wrong. Within an hour, I had a new look and felt revitalised.

The boss, Laurence happened to be around and I gave my feedback about their excellent service. He is a S'porean in his mid 30s and just started this business like a month ago. I was thrilled to know that he is also an entrepreneurs like myself.
I am a great supporter of local entrepreneurs and seek out them out to give our own local talents a vote of confidence.

My haircut cost $40, after 20% discount for all new customers.
You can make the appointment online at www.kobayashihairdesign.com

Mother's Day

May Promotion

We are having a once a life time storewide discount, including worldwide free shipping. For a limited period. So hurry, check our online store or visit us at Novena Square.
Happy Shopping!

New Arrival Balenciaga

We have new Balenciaga in shop. The buttery creamy leather is always is most talk about after it's vibrant colours. We have a few designs, like the Giant Classic Large, also for you men out there. The boston style Class Polly is also unisex. Who says these bags are only for ladies? It is absolutely cool to see it on a man too.

Don't forget to get your discount code when you purchase online. Write to info@ thedeborahshop.com  

Hot Chloe

I can't emphasise further that the Chloe design is still hot hot hot. Despite being around for a while now, they are still very much desired. It is certainly it's unique shape and the good quality leather. Whether you sling it on your shoulder or you simple carry it, the bag must make you look classy. Nothing else just chic. When I carry a nice bag I feel much more confident. Agree?

Featuring:

Chloe Medium, SGD $1880 Colour: Nut

Chloe Large, SGD $1990, Colour: Tan

Chloe Python Paraty, SGD $3440, Colour: Eggshell

Only one pc each in store.

www.thedeborahshop.com