The Celine Shopper by Shakila

Hi Bagaholics,

Because I'm such a procrastinator, I've schemed my way out of a writing an entry this time around, but not to fret, I've invited a fellow baglover to state her views on why she loves the Celine Shopper and why we should all have one! (Homaigodd!).

Introducing Shakila of Gorgeous by Sha Shaari. Shakila runs her own boutique and consignment store located in Empire Subang Soho, so who better to write about bags, ey? And if you happen to buy what she says (about the Celine Shopper - pun intended), I was told she has some rare sought after colours in her boutique *blink blink blink*. Haha... ok then... enjoy!

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Her story:

Miss Blair Waldorf/Leighton Meester :D

If someone had told me back in 2009 that Celine Boston shoppers would be all the rage, I would have said they were crazy. Celine has always been the underdog, specializing in durable leather and sometimes questionable design. I spotted her online a while back, on the arm of Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester and Nicole Richie and  the way Celine uses color blocking and color contrasting blew me away and made me CRAZY, OBSSESSED and IN LOVE with the Celine Boston Shopper (sometimes known as the luggage tote). The Celine shopper comes in Nano, Micro, Mini, Medium and also Shoulder sizes; Nano being the smallest and the one in the family with a crossbody strap.

POP! (of colour) *love*

Modeling Pics <3

I am currently using the Fluoro Pink Micro Shopper and I must say it fits my built well; being only 5ft tall! It was such an exhausting ordeal scouting for this pink baby. Sold out almost everywhere in the world, I had to be on the waiting list for 3 painful months before I got to bring her home. I also have the Mini Shopper in Two Tone; the same one Nicole Richie has and I am guilty of buying it because of her.

Ms Nicole Richie

Not Nicole Richie

I would buy this bag just from this pic!  Love the whole colour combo and styling  - Emm.

Exceptional detailing and exquisite leather, it is understandable why the Celine Shopper was retailing for almost RM7800.  I had received (and read) a lot of comments on the design and weight of the bag.  Some call it “robot face”, “clown face” and many other funny names.  But dear pessimists, don’t just judge the bag by its design, go find someone who has it, touch it, feel it and hold it!  Its leather is enough to make you swoon! Not to mention how roomy it is!  (I do sound like I’m terribly in love!)

Back to the weight issue, it's a bit heavy, but not terrible. The leather is really thick, and all the weight comes from that, plus it's also lined in leather. I think the leather lining is worth the extra weight, particularly since it's the same color; nowadays in suede. It gives the design a really nice feel. Very Celine!

The craze has not gotten full blown in Malaysia like the Balenciaga has but I’m sure it will catch on pretty soon. So go on to the nearest Celine boutique or resellers and take a look at this baby. A splurge on this beautiful, timeless bag is worth it! My next aim will be the Celine Trapeze with its yummy suede detailing!

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So, who's getting a Celine Shopper?  *hands up*

xoxo,

Emm