PRADA, PRADA, PRADA...

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SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON'T NEED WORDS

PRADA IS LOVE

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THE EARLY BIRD

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DOESN'T ALWAYS CATCH THE WORM!

Apparently sales start next week in Perth so my little expedition became an exercise in window shopping. At least I can say I saved some money today! Perth can be so backwards sometimes...

CALVIN KLEIN Denim Jacket
SODA Print Shirt
TOPMAN Cargo Pants
CAMPER Brown leather Loafers
BURBERRY LONDON Green Herringbone Newsboy Cap
PRADA Pour Homme
PRADA Dark Brown Deerskin Leather Flat Messenger Bag

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CERVO EBANO MAKES 3

My PRADA DARK BROWN DEERSKIN LEATHER FLAT MESSENGER BAG was also brought in mid 2008 and is my third deerskin bag. The leather on this messenger is the best out of all my deerskin bags; it is really thick and super soft. The best part is that it has a really soft brown nappa leather lining which to me is really luxurious.

Measuring 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm it has an interior zip pocket and an exterior front zip pocket both of which are also lined in nappa leather. Its adjustable grosgrain strap with deerskin leather shoulder pad is thick and comfortable to wear. Great for those days when you just want to take out the necessities and don’t want anything to bulky, suprisingly it can hold a lot as long as it doesn't have to much bulk. Another classic piece with clean lines and a simple design that will not date, so I can see myself with it for a very long time.

I HEART PRADA

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CERVO CORDA 02

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My LARGE PRADA LIGHT BROWN DEERSKIN LEATHER MESSENGER BAG was brought in mid 2008. I also own its smaller cousin my SMALL PRADA LIGHT BROWN DEERSKIN LEATHER MESSENGER BAG. And yes they are virtually the same bag. The only differences are the dimensions (35 cm x 30 x cm x 12 cm versus 30 cm x 27 cm x 10 cm) and the extra buckle. Why you might be asking do I have two bags that are virtually the same, well I didn’t mean to keep both of them. I initially brought the smaller one because the larger one that I initially wanted sold out. Several months later the large messenger became available again so I decided to get it and sell on the smaller one because I couldn’t really justify keeping the both of them. I even managed to sell the smaller one for $300 more then I paid for it on ebay. With the money in the bank and the bag packed and ready to send I found that I couldn’t do it. Knowing that I would regret it in the end I told the buyer that the dog ate it and refunded the purchaser his money. So call me crazy I kept both bags in the end.

The smaller one is great for running errands and when I don’t want to carry much, while the larger one I decided would be great for when I start working professional, but since I have started working I have found that I prefer to use my nylon Prada’s because I find that they are more durable and that I tend to worried less about them. So to this day my large messenger has yet to leave the house, yet I still find myself unable to get rid of it. I consider it a classic bag, in its colour, texture and style so I am not worried about it becoming dated. I guess I could use it for those important meeting or future interviews etc. In the end I love Deerskin, I love the colour and I…

LOVE PRADA

SO I AM KEEPING IT!

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CERVO CORDA 01

Brought in early 2008, my SMALL PRADA LIGHT BROWN DEERSKIN LEATHER MESSENGER BAG is arguably my one of my favorite bags and is definitely one of my most used. Everything about it reminds me of a well aged classic from the colour, style and texture. This is one bag that will never be refered to as last seasons, a bag for all times. The leather is absolutely stunning and from the moment I felt it I became addicted to deerskin. So much so I currently have three Prada bags in deerskin. It is so soft and supple to touch while surprisingly resilient with any minor day to day scratches (it does seem to get a few) being easily removed by just buffing it with a soft cloth. This bag in my opinion is of the highest quality leather and has only gotten better with use and age.

It measures 30 cm x 27 cm x 10 cm and features an embossed Prada logo on the front flap that is secured with both a buckle and magnetic clasp closure in gold tone hardware. Which is perfect for me because I don’t like to buckle it up because 1. It is a bother to get in and out of the bag and 2. I don’t like to have the buckle strap deformed in anyway (ok I am a bit mental but it’s an aesthetic thing!). The main compartment is large and lined with a jacquard logo lining with an interior zipped pocket. It also has additional front and back zippered pockets and an adjustable shoulder strap with a deerskin leather shoulder pad.

I LOVE THE COLOUR, I LOVE THE SMELL

I LOVE PRADA

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EVERYDAY IS CASUAL FRIDAY

KEEP IT SIMPLE = LESS THINKING = MORE SLEEP

PUTTING THE CASUAL INTO "SMART CASUAL"@ WORK

YSL White Cotton Business Shirt
BEN SHERMAN Blue Striped Cotton Zip Sweater
FCUK Washed Denim Jeans
COUNTRY ROAD Brown Leather Belt
RIVERS Brown Leather Lace Up Boots
RALPH LAUREN Safari EDT
PRADA Nylon Messenger Bag in Military Green

I LOVE SLEEP 

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I NEED, I WANT… #02

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A PAIR OF PRADA BRUSHED CALF LEATHER
DRIVING MOCCASINS IN "CORDOVAN"
WITH BAND AND PRADA LOGO

I love the style, I love the colour, I love the soles, which have hand-sewn rubber “blocks” like the ones found on driving shoes. I love these shoes, I am in LOVE. It is not about the want it is all about the need. I promise to be good, I promise to study very hard and I promise to own you one day.

Where: PRADA.COM
Price: €290 (roughly $520 AUD @ the current exchange rate)
Also available in "Blu" & "Black"

Because You can never have too many shoes and
you can definitely never have to much PRADA.

PRADA IS LOVE

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY

Spring/Summer 2008 and Miuccia Prada threw us all a curve ball and brought us fairies. We shouldn’t have been surprised because her thing is to consistently mix it up. I suppose the biggest shock would be if she didn’t do anything different. Well I love, loved this collection which was done in collaboration with James Jean. The crown in the jewel was the Fairy Bag which became one of the seasons most sort after “IT” bags, despite some problems. I LOVED it and would have seriously liked to have gotten one just to display it as the work of art that it was but I haven't won the lotto yet...

What I wanted and should have gotten was the Prada Fairy Flat Pouch which measured 20 cm x 12 cm x 1 cm and retailed for around $400 USD. I came close on a few occasions but thought better of spending that sort of money on something I wouldn’t use much, if at all. Fast forward and to this day I am still regretting not having got it. Two have appeared on eBay recently; the first was put up by seller FASHIONPHILE for $450 USD. Again I thought about it and within a few hours it was sold with a Buy It Now. DAMN IT. Another one has been put up for auction by 88CAVIER (Item number: 120380876158). Unfortunately it is priced at $758.88 USD (roughly $993.17 AUD @ the current exchange rate) plus $43 USD postage. Although it looks in perfect condition I don’t think it is really worth it, but is a good example of investment buying. There is money to be made in buying smart. Oh well I guess my search will have to continue. If anyone has one lying around and wants to give it to me, feel free! I am all about charitable donations.
IN THE FUTURE: LESS THINKING MORE DOING! Am I still taking about the pouch or my THESIS???IN THE FUTURE: LESS THINKING MORE DOING! Am I still taking about the pouch or my THESIS???

IN THE FUTURE: LESS THINKING MORE DOING! (Am I still taking about the pouch or my THESIS???)

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5 REASONS WHY WE LOVE MIUCCIA

“I HATE FASHION; I ALSO LOVE IT, OF COURSE.
IT IS MY PASSION BUT I DON’T LET IT RULE MY LIFE!”

1. Because she is very simple and classic yet very subtlety chic, all this with a PhD in Political Science. You have to be impressed.

2. Because of her iconoclastic approach to fashion and avid explorations into the pop cultural realm. Who else could make waders so desirable. She is the intellectual designer.

3. Because of her eccentric and unconventional uses of pattern, shape and fabrics. She did turn nylon into a must have.

4. Because with out any formal design training or needle skills she has been able to created some definitive design benchmarks forged from her own unique design philosophies. Pure talent and smarts.

5. Because of her innate ability to recognise and grow the brand from its emergence as a family run leather-goods company to a world wide empire. To say she is influential is an understatement.

''The moment you start being in love with what you're doing, and thinking it's beautiful or rich, then you're in danger. You have to always work against what you did before, and even against your taste.''

Prada exemplifies of luxury, a welcome form of luxury that is constantly evolving. Change is like a holiday and with Miuccia you are always on vacation. The best kind of vacation. So if the devil is going to wears Prada then make me a SINNER.

P R A D A I S L O V E

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