Petite Impact

This post has been long overdue. I want to share my vintage Balenciaga collection with you all. I've been collecting since 2005 and have bought and sold so many Balenciaga bags in the last 19 years. It's more of a hobby than anything else. I really enjoy buying them for their colors and leathers. I'll also share some of the bags I no longer own and why I won't be buying the newly released Le City bag. Some background history- The First, released in 2001 also known as the lariat, le dix, motorcycle bag, it has many different names. These bags were gifted to the models walking on the runway for that season. They were made famous by Kate Moss and Gisele.  Kate Moss Gisele Please check out my video of my collection!  Plum Flat Brass First 2001 - First season The leather on my Plum First is the silkiest and most buttery leather out of all my Balenciaga bags that I have ever owned. It's either smooth calfskin or smooth lambskin. The hardware is flat brass and the str

While we wait for my Vuori order to arrive, I have a review of this Vintage Fendi Squirrel Spy bag that was released in 2007. This one is made of embroidered denim with rhinestone embelishments with two squirrels, one on each side of the bag. The denim was made to look faded and worn-in and it does resemble a pair of faded black jeans. I am loving the look.  For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.  The Fendi Spy bag was a huge hit, coming hot after the Chloe Paddington bag. Unlike the Chloe Paddington, which was known for it's heavy weight but gorgeous leather, the Fendi Spy is airy and light. It's very easy to carry and the size of this bag is large. It can easily fit all of your daily essentials and probably your entire kitchen sink. 😆 I realize small bags are what's in at the moment, but at some point you do need a large bag on certain days. Small bags are cute, but there comes a point where you wish your bag could fit a scarf or water bottle.  This bag can be carr