Have you purchased a bag charm which is worth more than your bag?
While some would probably think twice before spending on these ornaments, fashionistas have been charmed by it.
Locally, Heart Evangelista and Marian Rivera are among the celebrities who have an arm party of sorts.
Both are known for their enviable collection of Hermes bags, they usually find charms to accessorize their Birkins.
Heart's 30cm Himalayan Crocodile Birkin, for example, found a perfect match in this elephant bag charm by Evergotten, makers of fine leather handbag charms in England.
According to the website, this exotic elly in Himalayan crocodile costs 1,350 GBP or PHP 79,728.
Marian also has an exotic elly in Himalayan crocodile, in Fuschia pink lizard (priced at 950 GBP or PHP 56,2450), and in Matt orange alligator (priced at 1,250 GBP or PHP74,000).
Heart's Hermes elephant gold charm lock
Can you see how these Dolce & Gabbana crystal logo key ring bag charms instantly gave Heart's Birkin a new look?
Online store hardlyeverwornit.com priced it at around PHP 13,266.
She also has personalized charms. This one's "especially made for Love Marie," Hearts real name.
Meanwhile, the Kapuso Primetime Queen is head over heels with Hermes rodeo charms. She has them in all colors!
Marian is also fond of butterflies, so this gift, a Valentino charm on her bag, definitely made her day.
Marian had caught the bag bug with these Fendi fur monsters.
Made of black calf leather , red and purple mink, and goat fur with crystal eyes and conical stud, it costs PHP 53,000, according to the designer brand's website.
The one in the middle is a Fendi Mini Karlito in fuchsia edge, which is priced at PHP 43,484 pesos.