Copy Cat: LV vs. BN

While perusing through the local Barnes & Noble recently I came across one of their new signature reusable totes and it looked startlingly familiar. 

via my iPhone

After a few moments I placed where I had seen the bag before... no, it wasn't a similar bag from BN's counterpart, Borders Books. 

via Barnes & Noble

The tote was a dead ringer for the 2005 Louis Vuitton Globe Shopper Cabas MM . Yet another example of how over time all things follow the trickle down process from High End to Main Stream.

via Purseblog

While both bags are constructed almost entirely out of canvas, the original LV version retailed at $1280 meanwhile the BN bag costs a mere $29.95. Goes to show that you really are just paying for the name...

Hmm curious. Would you spend over $1K for a canvas bag?!

Happy Thursday All!

X ,

Ray

PS.. sorry for the lack of posts recently. I promise come August 1st when I'm done training for my triathlon I will be back in action on a regular basis! XO

Mashup: Imagine + Jump

To brighten up the mid-week blues....
Here's an interesting mash-up of John Lennon's "Imagine" and Van Halen's "Jump"

Imagine-a-jump-john-lennon-vs.-van-halen by jackstanleywp

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Happy Wednesday!
PS 1 day to Harry Potter!
X ,

Ray

Shoes... Shoes: I'll Fly Away

Remember my previous post about the lovely Vivienne Westwood winged platforms? I stumbled across a pair of equally amazing and much more affordable winged ballet flats by Jeremy Scott for Adidas. I have  love affair with ballet flats.. so, why not choose a quirky and unique pair.  Currently on sale for $89.00 at FarFetch (also available in white and black w/polka dots)! Anyone feel like buying me an early birthday present?! =)

What do you think.. would you wear shoes with wings?

Happy Friday!!!

What are your plans for the weekend?

X ,

Ray