My Kisslock Story

I actually have quite the history with kisslock bags. 5 years ago, I was on the bus, and I noticed this girl get onto the bus with a GIANT kisslock shoulder bag. I fell in love. I was way in the back of one of those long accordian buses, and she was all the way in the front. Figures, right? I was determined to find out where she had gotten that bag, so I got up and walked up to her and nonchalantly told her I love her bag. When I asked her where she got it, the answer I most feared came out of her lips, "I got it in Hong Kong".

Ellison 'Sleek & Chic' blouse (here); Alexander McQueen silk scarf (similar); H&M braided belt (similar);
Zara 'Cool Wool' waistcoat (here); MANGO khaki slim jims (similar); Wholesale7 kisslock bag (here)
Vince Camuto 'Braden' boots (on sale! here);

Nuuuuuuuuuuu!~, I screamed inside. I was devastated. I thanked her and slumped back to my loner seat at the back of the bus and sulked. This always happens to me- when I ask people where they got something, it's always somewhere foreign and unattainable.

The next 5 years, I've been looking left, right, and centre for a kisslock bag like the one she had. I still haven't found one just like it yet, but this one from Wholesale7 came pretty close.

For the entire oufit, I based my look on one of my favourite colour combos: teal and brown. For some reason, I think they look so good together :) As you can see, I also mixed different mediums in this ensemble: a polyester shirt, a cotton & satin vest, a silk chiffon scarf, leather boots, a pvc belt & bag... Usually PVC isn't my material of choice, but today, this kisslock bag is my favourite.

This kisslock bag comes with detachables straps in 2 different lengths- one for cross body and one for satchel. What's great is you can remove all the straps so that this bag doubles as a cute clutch! Also, it may look a bit flat and small, but this bag actually halds quite a bit of stuff. Everything I shove into my Balenciaga City I can easily fit into here. Inception!?

Besides the utilitarian point of view, I also like the design on the kisslock clasp. It has a wonderfully viney & flowery design that looks very intricate. The edges have pleats that can be expanded and puffy looking, which gives the bag less of a structured shape, which I like.

After 5 years of searching, I'm momentarily satisfied with this find.
Why are the things you want always so out of reach sometimes?
Can you guys relate to my story?

Leave me a comment below! :)

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