What I wore at my brother's wedding last year

*Rene Lezard Purple Dress
*Pink Hermes Thin PM Bracelet
*White Balenciaga GSH Flat Clutch
*Cream Steve Madden Pumps

In the mail #2

I'm giving the Bal First another shot. I've owned a '05 Black First in the oast with the most gorgeous leather but sold it cuz I wanted to expand my collection. I was so new to Balenciaga back then (in spring 2006) that I still had to figure our my perfect size. I went from loving the First to the City, to the Purse (discontinued in 2005), to the Work back to the City. I think I've easily gone through around 20 bags and am now certain that the City is the perfect size for me- from day to night. I still think that the First has the cutest look overall but it's juts a tad too small to be the perfect every day bag. I'm sure this little cutie will brighten my days off or nights out though and can't wait for it to arrive! :)

My current Bal collection includes:
'05 Turquoise First
'05 Apple Green City
'05 Turquoise City
'05 Magenta City
'06 Black City
'07 Black Work
'08 White GSH Clutch
'08 Black City
'08 Electric Blue Coin Purse
'08 Magenta Coin Purse
'08 Turquoise Coin Purse

**In the Mail**

I have been using my '06 Black City all the time since 2006 and it is starting to show some wear ( I use my colored '05 BBags a lot, too, but this one is my go-to staple which I don't have to baby- and trust me- I baby my colored '05 beauties! ).

Surprisingly the wear is mainly around the piping area around the opening of the bag and the handle piping (where the leather comes together)- the corners are still in perfect condition 4 years down the road.

I am definitely a die hard '05 leather fan and nearly all of my bags are from '05 these days so I obviously started my search for on '05 Black City. I have to say that I was pretty shocked by what people would charge for really beat up, old '05 black cities. I'm talking scuffed corners and piping, completely matte, worn leather etc. I would not even consider paying nearly double the retail price for that. I frankly think it's pretty rude to charge that much for a worn out bag.

I have therefore decided to give a new BBag a shot. I spent some time education myself about the newer leathers since my biggest fear is getting a BBag that will fade (eww!!!) so I definitely decided against '07 SS and FW. I found this stunning '08 FW Black City on realdealcollection.com and talked to Corey about the leather and color depth of this beauty and am now convinced that the leather is stunning and not going to fade. It pretty much looks and feels like an '05 Black City and I can't wait for this beauty to arrive! :)

My Best Friend's BDay :)

We had a really great night- couldn't have been better :) We've been best friends since we were 13 (we're both 26 now) and our freindship has definitely stood the test of time since we spent more than half of that time on different continents ( Europe, US, Australia) but always managed to stay in touch. We've definitely gone through life's ups and downs together and have always been there for each other. We're finally on the same continent again and are both living together with our boyfriends in London now and couldn't be happier :)

My outfit:
Chanel pearl necklace (LOVE it! One of my best buys ever)

My engagement ring (my favorite accessory <3)

H&M white tank top

Hudson jeans (my favorite jeans brand- they suit my shape and proportions the best)

Tony Bianco light grey pumps (one of the few Oz brands I miss- they make such comfy, stylish shoes!)

Tom Taylor black leather jacket (my SO got this gorgeous jacket for me and the leather is just as lush as it is on my '05 Balenciagas- amazing!! Love it! You can see it in the group pic of my post below)

'06 Balenciaga Black City (Eternally classic- what can I say? :)