I can be very random at times. Although I have been thinking to check out the Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote at Michael Kors boutique, I never really set a target to buy it. Maybe I’ll buy after checking it out but just never went straight on buying. The randomness hit me on my birthday eve while I was driving to Dome The Gardens Mall for breakfast with Jerine.

Right after breakfast, I went up to the Information Counter to ask which level is Michael Kors. To my disappointment…it’s not opened yet. Dang! The desire to buy it right away was so strong that I can’t stop thinking of getting it. Ultimately both me and Jerine went to Kate Spade as they have something similar but it was not as good looking as Michael Kors. We also thought of rushing over to Pavilion but I needed to haul some skin care at Clarins Metrojaya so I went home without a Michael Kors bag that day. You see…I’m not someone that will buy luxury bag. To spend on one on birthday eve gave me a solid reason to buy one for myself.

So a week later (which is last Sunday) I drove to Pavilion. Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote at Pavilion boutique was selling like hot cake that they only have Navy, Black and Vanilla. I requested for the SA to check on other branch on Luggage (color name for brown) and looks like One Utama still have it.

So I rushed over to Michael Kors One Utama.

Michael Kors boutique at One Utama is the second outlet in Malaysia if I’m not mistaken. Pavilion one was so much smaller comparing with One Utama. However being one of the luxury brand here, both outlet’s SA is extremely polite and helpful. I wasn’t dress to kill on that day when I stepped into both boutique. I never do on weekends and I was treated with extreme good customer service.

There’s a lot of temptations in the boutique. Everything is nicely displayed that you want to grab everything home. I knew I’d get distracted so I just set my eyes on Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote. Randomness actually hit me again while I was driving to Pavilion. I thought if I would pay near to RM1.5k for a bag, I might as well add more to get a Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM. But then again…Neverfull MM is made from canvas. The straps are thin and since I’m in the sales line, I put my bag everywhere. Spending more than RM2k for a canvas bag that the strap could snap off easily is not feasible for my daily usage torture. Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium is made from Saffiano leather, which is the same material used on some Prada leather bags. You do the math

The colors available for Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote varies according to season. I was also interested with Tangerine but according to Pavilion SA, that’s past season color.

For Fall 2013, Michael Kors stocked up on a few new colors like Navy, Sapphire, Dark Dune and the White/Black checkered and also stripes.

After I’m done with choosing the color that I want, then I was asked on which type that I want. I found out that there’s two variant of Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium. One which is the conventional tote with no zip, with huge space inside while the new variant is the one with a zip compartment in the middle. I couldn’t choose so I model both variant and looked into the mirror for comparison.

I bet you are just as curious as me on the different between both variant. Here is how both variant looks like.

But then…I still couldn’t decide. If I choose the one with compartment, I lose the needed space but I gain a more secure storage for valuable items. I was told by the SA that the compartment is especially made to store MacBook. Just what I need but I already set a mind that I WILL NOT lug my work laptop in my new bag! Couldn’t afford to let work stuff ruin my new bag :P.

Another thing to note on both variant. The straps are wider on the one with compartment while the one without still maintain it’s sleek thin strap. It’s more polite looking that way. Reason being is that the compartment are made to store notebook so wider strap is required to prevent any mishaps

There is also more pocket slots on the one with compartment. So to choose between both, it really depends on which I need.

The easiest and distinctive way to showcase the difference between both variant’s bag shape is when I modeled both bag. Yes there’s different with the look too. Although Michael Kors maintain the same width, length and so on but due to the compartment in the middle, the shape is slightly different.

This is Luggage without compartment on my shoulder. It is very spacious, looking huge on me in real but in picture it is not. The shape is just nice to look at.

This is Dark Dune with compartment on me. As you can see, the pointy bucket shape on the side is gone. The size and design is the same. But because the pointy sides are connected to the compartment in the middle, the shape somehow was tucked in just a little bit, making the bag loosing it’s iconic look. So it’s more squarer in shape and looked smaller in real too.

I’m also intrigued with the new White/Black checkered Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium. The bag is more denser and harder on touch comparing with the normal mono color version. It can stand perfectly well on it’s own. Very stylish looking bag. Reminds me of MINI car hehe :D. To be frank I couldn’t accept the design at first. I thought it’s too in-trend for this auntie but I do like how the bag looks like on me. Even my friends said the bag looks nice. Hmmm. Not sure what this bag is priced at. Maybe I should save up and get it

Look at Mail, the SA at One Utama. So happy :). The bag on the background is mine, waiting for check out

In the end I bought the one without compartment in the middle. The reason why I thought of getting Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote initially is also due to the space. I’ve decided to stick to the original plan instead and save the compartment one for future purchase.

Do beware of sellers online that claimed their Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote is authentic. I have seen most seller selling at RM750 give and take. It is just too good to be true with the 50% price difference. I have also seen fake bags with compartment. The fake ones are folded in much more on the sides making the overall shape like a round bucket. Thank God I have touch, feel, smell and model the authentic ones in the boutique otherwise I might fall for the scam too.

Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multi-Function Tote is retailing for RM1,339 and it is available at Michael Kors boutique Pavilion and One Utama. Colors available varies on both outlet.

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If you are my Facebook page follower then you’d remember that I posted about this Japanese Magazine supplement just before Chinese New Year. I was so tempted to get it but couldn’t made up my mind so I hide the copy that I was holding *evil me*. I went back yesterday to see if the hidden copy is still there and it was! I guess this means it’s fated that I should get it right?

So here it is! Totally no regret. It is as gorgeous as the blurb on the magazine front cover. 25ans March 2013 X Michael Kors Wallet / Passport Case issue is retailing at RM62 per copy at Kinokuniya. I paid RM58.90 after 5% discount using Isetan card.

Rather than the usual corrugated brown box shell packaging, this Michael Kors wallet comes in a gift box. Classy for a magazine supplement. The box is slot in a clear transparent plastic which I’ve removed and not in the picture.

Inside, the wallet itself is packaged in a clear transparent plastic as well. It’s double protection. Never know what will happen during the transit from Japan to Malaysia right?

The wallet is measuring at 11cm x 15cm. This measurement is printed on the front cover as well. Just before CNY I was at Kinokuniya with the intention of getting this magazine but I couldn’t imagine how the wallet look like. So I approached the Japanese Magazine counter for assistance in opening the magazine. It’s not the first time I’m doing this by the way. I was rejected on the spot with the reason of new implement law that no magazine shall be open. Oh wow. The customer service at Kinokuniya is getting worse! Later on I asked for a ruler and the lady gave me a look. I told her off by saying since she refuse to open the magazine I can only imagine the size using a ruler! Let’s just say I wasn’t in the mood to purchase anything that day.

The wallet is very well-made. It’s not those cheapo supplement they simply put in. Ever since I started hauling Japanese Magazine most of the time I get disappointed as the real supplement is not as good looking and well-made as the one printed on the magazine. This one is superb.

The inside flap is in fuchsia pink. There’s a slight discoloration on the left side of the pink flap (covered by my finger) which I’m pretty sad about but I guess nothing is perfect. Everything else is good.

Normally for magazine supplement I find the magazine name printed together with the supplement brand. This one thank goodness just Michael Kors name on the wallet. Makes it even more valuable.

I’m surprised to find Michael Kors logo on the inner fabric! It’s just like boutique goods. Never seen this on magazine supplement as well. The 2-slot in front is looking weird. It’s too small for coins and name cards. I wonder what is that for.

Overall there’s only one main compartment which is not very spacious. Hardly can fit my iPhone 4S. Was thinking to have this as my lunch wallet.

Another surprise that I find from the main compartment. There’s a product tag included from Michael Kors. No signs of the magazine brand. So I guess this is indeed from Michael Kors.

I search within the magazine content and finally found the supplement page. It’s actually made as passport holder which explains the small size LOL. Then I realized the product tag is also written as passport case. But all good. It’s still a lovely wallet to have.

I’ve only seen 3 copies of this magazine. Anyone here managed to grab a copy?

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