Tuesday 1 March 2011

Great Big White: Kate Spade 'Head in the Sand Melinda'

It's been a while since the concept of a white bag crossed my mind. The first, when Cousin C showed off her hard-earned Miu Miu Matelassé.  Then Galpal M finally succumbed to the allure of the Valextra Boston bag.

When I chanced upon Kate Spade's 'Head in the Sand Melinda' tote at 30% off online (US$298, about S$388), a chorus of angels erupted.  I'd previously posted about the delicious blueberry version but a white version?  I had doubts.  How was the leather?  Would it hold its shape?  Could I carry it off?  After a whistle-stop tour of the Raffles City boutique, it was the bone-white spoke to me like a burning bush.

Just to put things in perspective, the same style is discounted in Singapore but, buyer beware, the sale price in Singapore (S$588) is pretty much the US full retail price!  Are you still here?  See you at the checkout!

4 comments:

  1. The problem with this bag is that it'll be hard to open and close without a tab on either side to hold on to. Speaking from experience...

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  2. those ***holes at Kate Spade USA do not let us purchase bags online anymore!!! Reason: We have a store in SG... Dammit. I want my La Casita Camden and that is NOT available in SG...

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  3. @Janice: The nerve... How about Citibank's Globeshopper? It's like Vpost's Concierge service. Or make friends with people with American credit cards :)

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  4. Hi,

    You may visit https://www.facebook.com/USAShopnSave to purchase any items in USA and send to SG. :)

    Cheers!

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