Black and White. A classic combination and a favorite of mine. I remember owning my first monochrome fashion item years ago–a black and white bowling bag. That started my love affair with monochrome pieces.

Some days, I’d pair it off with red shoes for some color. But since I can’t wear colors at the moment, I reunited with a pair of monochome shoes that I seldom use.

And strut my way to one of my best gal’s party on Saturday afternoon.

Special delivery yesterday morning. Surprised that it arrived this week. Even the Husband commended on how quick it was processed and delivered.

I call this my first ever MARC.

It’s one of Marc Jacobs’ tote bags in Ruby Red. In photographs, it does look red but in actuality, its color is deep/rusty orange. I find it cool that way.

Discovered this red egg bag during the Floriade 2009 Festival. It caught my eye because of it’s shape, simplicity and versatility. Just like the candy bag chain I discovered a few months ago, it can be worn two different ways: as a handbag….

or a shoulder or sling bag.

It’s called a Sakura Egg Bag, designed by a Japanese woman who named her store sashiko design. All her bags are handmade but durable. sashiko design has a gallery/studio in Hobart, Tasmania but for Sydneysiders, their products are being sold at the Object store in Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. You can also shop online via http://www.sashikodesign.com/store/index.php. They ship internationally and offer free gift wrapping.