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A Short Bag Story

By Sasha Manuel

5 November 2007 84 views 16 Comments

Green Tote | Style Manila, Manila Fashion Blog

It’s already a year old. A gift from teh boyfriend last year. It’s only making its debut on this blog this year cuz I finally was inspired to use it more often. I find it real useful since the size is just right. I can store a lot of things without it getting too bulky. And the vibrant green colour makes it such a fab accessory that sometimes I just want to wear something simple.

I found out that he asked his sister to buy it for him from a friend who was selling these bags. I checked the label and the brand is Susanna. I appreciate that though the bag is busy with the rivets, buckles and ‘belts’ accent, there are no other unnecessary clutter to make its over all design too overpowering. The colour is enough.

Incidentally, I went out to see the movie Rendition with teh boyfriend and a friend. I spotted a similar looking tote used by Reese Witherspoon’s character, Isabella, when she went to see her friend in Washington. I had to point it out to teh boyfriend so he wouldn’t fail to notice. You know men and these things, right? LOL. Well, the bag was in black but the resemblance was uncanny. Just imagine my bag in that colour. Go see the movie and you’ll see what I mean. I did try to look for a movie still or a photo of the scene but no such luck. I’ll update this post when I do find a better photo. Hehe.

Rendition | Style Manila, Manila Fashion Blog

Anyway, as much as I want tell you guys how much this bag is I can’t. Teh boyfriend refused to disclose (which is understandable) but he promised that he’ll get back with me about some info on how to get in touch with the seller. I’ll let you guys know!

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16 Comments »

  • Karen said:

    CUTE BAG! I love that shade of green.

    # 5 November 2007 at 1:58 pm
  • Sasha Manuel said:

    Glad you think so, Karen! :)

    # 5 November 2007 at 3:53 pm
  • MaLiN said:

    I also have a bag from Susanna. It’s color black and also has the buckles and belts. My Mom bought it for me last year and I think it’s a little over 2000 pesos.

    # 5 November 2007 at 8:17 pm
  • Sophie said:

    I agree that the color is just enough. Gorgeous bag. :)

    # 6 November 2007 at 1:11 am
  • Sasha Manuel said:

    Malin: Thanks for sharing that. :)
    Sophie: Thanks, Sophie! I love green. :D

    # 6 November 2007 at 6:00 pm
  • Marjorie said:

    Sasha,

    Argh! It’s such a gorgeous purse, and it’s so rare to find one that’s super-stylish as well as in an unusual color.

    Thanks for sharing! I really love your blog.

    Marjorie

    # 7 November 2007 at 9:46 am
  • Crissy said:

    That bag is gorgeous!!! I love bags & the color green :)

    # 7 November 2007 at 11:24 am
  • Style Manila » Blog Archive » Fajitas, Rendition & Friends said:

    [...] I went to watch the Reese Witherspoon - Jake Gyllenhaal movie, Rendition. I reckon I mentioned why this is significant, yeah? LOL. Teh boyfriend and I met up with our friend Juned for a night of good stories, food and [...]

    # 8 November 2007 at 3:42 am
  • Sasha Manuel said:

    Marjorie: Thanks! I’m happy to hear that. :D
    Crissy: Thanks, Crissy! I still have room to improve my taste in bags but, yea, I’m enjoying bags myself. And yes green will always be a favourite. ;)

    # 8 November 2007 at 3:47 am
  • Angel said:

    I LOVE!! Tell him to secretly let me know. Hahaha.

    # 14 November 2007 at 1:05 am
  • Sasha Manuel said:

    I’ll try but will you also tell me if he does tell you? LOL ;)

    # 14 November 2007 at 1:25 am
  • ciara said:

    wow, a Susanna bag for more than 2000 pesos?
    i bought mine from a popular boutique here in cebu, what A Girl Wants, and they were selling it only for 600+ !

    guess i was lucky. it was a nice shade of teal. :)

    # 5 April 2008 at 7:57 pm
  • Dianne said:

    The bag is soooo pretty I want to cry! The color is perfect! I’ll try my luck finding a store that sells bags similar to that.

    # 23 November 2008 at 11:29 am
  • january said:

    i spotted almost the same bag in Mongkok HK during my last trip but did not have the chance to ask how much it cost…love the color and practically the size of this bag ;)

    # 28 November 2008 at 5:23 pm
  • Ruth said:

    Does it have a zipper or just plain open with a flap cover?

    # 29 November 2008 at 5:47 am
  • Tessa said:

    I think I saw the bag in Rendition. Yours looks great!

    # 29 November 2008 at 11:01 pm

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