The Bagaholic in Me: Collection & Wishlist

Although my blog houses a plethora of food and restaurant reviews, I'm not just a foodie but also a discreet bagaholic. Unlike most of the bagaholics I know though, I don't have a thick wad of cash nor a high credit limit so I only have a few bags in my humble collection.

My bag love story started when I was in high school. My mom would buy me tons of Heartstrings bags and I sport a different design every other day. Come my university years, I was given a higher allowance and I got a sideline -- my online shop, to fund for my wants, bags included.

During this period, I have only collected a few things. I have some locally made bags and some unbranded, but I only consider those which I've spent more than two thousand bucks to belong in my precious collection.

So far, the most prized in my haul are my authentic Longchamp bags. I only have three though -- a Planètes in Raisin (from Crystals & Strings), a Le Pliage in Orange and another Le Pliage in Fuchsia (Both from Longchamp Avenue), all of which are of a large and long-handled type.

I also have authentic bags from Calvin Klein and Nine West which I have used and abused for the most part of my college years.

I admit that I was never a fan of branded bags before I went to college. I was already satisfied with generic faux leather bags and canvass totes which I can buy for about P300 to P500. However, it all changed when I first got my Ninewest bag. The leather, although not really genuine, was of high quality and wouldn't chip off even after a multitude of use. My hot pink Calvin Klein bag even proved that what I've paid for was worth it since the straps didn't break even when I stuffed it with heavy notebooks, school supplies and trinkets. My Longchamp bags though held the highest positions in my collection. They were big, roomy and very sturdy. They make my life easier as I can stuff everything in -- books, notebooks, foldable umbrella, kikay kits and even Candice, my Canon EOS 550D camera. They are also water resistant so I'm not afraid to walk my way even into the rains.

There are locally made and generic bags which are sturdy and stylish. However, I haven't come across these yet. So if you know some, I hope you can share them with me.

Many say that a girl can't have too many bags. So although I'm earning so little and spending so much on food, I know that some day I'll be able to afford some luxury designer bags. So for now, let me dream on and drool over these branded bags which I saw at Reebonz.

Miu Miu Coffer in Cannella

Prada Nappa Gaufre Pattina Shoulder Bag in Argilla

Balenciaga Classic Town Tote in Cyclamen

Prada Nappa Antique Bauletto in Cammeo

These bags, and other goodies, are conveniently available online with just a click of the mouse. If only I have the moolah right now, I would've bought tons already as the site offers their luxury goods for up to 70% off. But maybe I can borrow my mom's credit card as Reebonz has an ongoing 0% Installment Payment Plan & Buy Now Pay Later Promo for BDO Credit Card holders which started on November 14 and will be available until the 31st of December.

So if you are a BDO Credit Card holder with an active status and good credit standing, you might want to check the site and see if you can find something that you fancy. From what I know, they offer 0% interest payable in 3 to 6 months for a minimum single online purchase of US$122. They also included Co-branded cards, Affinity and Tie-up bank accounts in the promo.

However, Simple cards, Corporate accounts, Distribution cards, Purchasing cards, Electron cards, EasyPay JCB and JCB 4-Gives are excluded.

Anyway if you love bags too, leave a comment of the most prized pieces in your collection. I would like to know more brands (even local) so my bag knowledge can boost up.