Instagram Shopping & La Bolsa
My inner shopaholic has been temporary satiated: I received two deliveries – a bag and a new pair of shoes! It just so happens that this shopper digs both brick and mortar shops as much as their online counterparts. In fact, I’m somehow even more partial to the online shops because I admire the entrepreneurs behind them. And when they sell locally made products, I’m hooked even more. So I’ve decided to feature reliable shops I’ve bought from, starting with today’s post.
La Bolsa
My dream bag is not an LV or a Birkin. I’d love to have them too, but I tend to lean on the more realistic dream so I’m betting on the Tod’s D Styling Bag.
Image from Tod’s
I wanted one so badly that we went to Greenbelt after shift one day to check out the store. I’m a true blue QC girl and am totally unfamiliar with Greenbelt and the interconnected malls in Makati. Research told me which Greenbelt the Tod’s store was located in, but not where to park so you’d be close enough. We drove, we parked, and we ended up having to walk, and walk, and walk, all the way to the right place, and back again after. It was tiring! Was it worth it? Not really. I ended up really disappointed. The store was there yes, a nice small D Styling bag was actually available. But when I asked the sales person about the price – it took a few seconds for me to respond as I mustered all the grace I had to say, with my OM face, Oh, I see. Thanks. Do you have it in blue?
Alfred didn’t hear her, he was busy looking at other styles he thought I might like. So he was surprised when I tugged at him and indicated it was time to leave, with us just being at the store under 10 minutes. He only understood when I told him how much a bag was. Haha!
So if I couldn’t have a D bag now, I figured I’d look for a bag in a deep dark (but somehow bright) blue. The Baghag has a blue Tod’s D Bag and I absolutely love looking at her travel photos that also featured it, hehe. Here it is on the left side, lovely shade, no? (photo credit all hers, hope she doesn’t mind me grabbing it from her site!)
Now, I finally have beautiful deep blue bag.
I ordered a plain blue Chloe bag from La Bolsa (@michellego on Instagram) on Tuesday, and it was delivered to my doorstep the very next day. Apart from ordering over the phone, I also didn’t have to go anywhere to make a payment. They agree to COD (cash on delivery) for Metro Manila orders. Cool!
This bag costs Php 1000 in total, inclusive of Php 100 shipping fee. It measures 15×9, roomy enough for all the stuff I tote around daily, including my Mason jar 
I have yet to use it, but am already excited to.
La Bolsa bags are proudly Philippine made. Follow them on Instagram @michellego and order yours today!
As for the Tod’s D bag, Someday.
Do you have a dream bag? I know not everyone understands what bag lust is, just like not everyone could justify getting an electric guitar, or more than one pair of original Jordan kicks. So if not a dream bag, do you have any other dream item out there?
November 17, 2013 @ 9:41 pm
the Tod’s D Bag is really pretty, I wonder how much it cost.. hehehe.. the La Bolsa Bag is a good alternative.. 🙂
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December 2, 2013 @ 1:01 pm
Mga 50k ata! Nakakaloka ang price!
March 31, 2014 @ 11:28 am
The bag is nice and very affordale. I will suggest this one to Mommy.
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March 31, 2014 @ 5:31 pm
She should follow the seller on IG, or maybe Facebook. She has a lot of designs, very affordable.
April 1, 2014 @ 12:18 pm
Yeah these Tod’s bags are looking awesome and great too. I like the blue one because its vibrant color can go to all attire and suits to all girls whatever her height. In my country this brand is hard to find and if I ordered it from outside the country it will cross my budget.