28 Dec 2012

filofax award ceremony

Although I have felt more and more let-down with the Filofax brand of late, I wanted to do this post for a bit of fun anyway.

So, it's coming to the end of another year and what happens then? Award ceremonies! Welcome to this year's Paper Lovestory Filofax awards. Tonight, we will find out who the most stylish is, who is the most unpopular binder and also the ultimate prize, the Judge's Choice!

Without further ado, let's get this show on the road!


The first award tonight is for the Most Stylish. *Picks up the golden envelope and rips it open* The Deco! This is probably not the first surprise of the night, with the Deco beating off stiff competition from the Regency, Osterley and Temperley Affair (I still have a love of this binder) to win this.



The second award of tonight is for the Worst Dressed. I think you can pretty much guess who this will go to! And, to nobody's surprise, this award is a joint one and goes to the Temperley Ikat and the Temperley Violet.


The Ikat was so poorly received, this binder was said to be "the worst thing since the release of the Apex" by Tracey and the Violet wasn't spared either! It was likened to a "car tyre that has got a nail stuck in it" by Imy. Having seen a Violet in person, I have to agree. The leather feels very plasticky, and that alone, is a fashion faux-pas.

Next up: Most Popular. Who else could this go to but Mr. Malden? The majority love the Malden, but I, for one, am at a loss as to why? I had in my possession (for a short while) a Vintage Pink Malden but I just didn't fall in love with it?

And to counteract that, Least Popular. Owners of this binder, please do not be offended. This is the consensus I came to after some research on Twitter and various blogs! The Apex. Sorry, but the bright pink and the bright blue/aqua elastic just doesn't appeal to me (and many others), but I guess this is the reverse of the Malden where I am in the majority as opposed to the minority?

Now, this is a special award tonight. It is for who is looking the Most Elegant. Of course, the winner would be the Osterley. I am biased as that is my own personal favourite Filofax model but it is, indeed, a very beautiful binder.



A fun award now: The One No-One Gets. Who else would this go to but the, aptly named, Enigma?



Most Versatile is up next. We're not talking about feats of gymnastics here - more like who appeals to everyone, age, gender, etc. As if there could be any other winner! The Finsbury! For your price-tag that appeals to every audience, you're a deserving winner!


Now, we are talking about gymnastics. The award for the Most Flexible; who else would this go to but the Lizard Flex? Here's your £50 pilates voucher to keep up that flexibility, Mr L. Flex!



And the last award of the night. The one everyone wants to win: Judge's Choice. The recipient of a invisible trophy in the shape of a gold Filofax 'f' is........ the........ Osterley! Winning her second award of the night, it is Miss Osterley. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the culmination of tonight's awards ceremony.

However, before I head to bed with a nightcap and my Kindle, I have one confession to make as 2013 draws nearer. Although I have just written this post about a Filofax awards ceremony, my plan for 2013 is to move to a different organiser brand. I am tired of all the ring drama (that sounds dirty, but it's not) and having experienced enough of that for a lifetime, I have taken the plunge. As a result, I will be selling all of my Filofax collection (barring my Slimline Deco as I love that too much still - the rings are okay on it and touch wood it stays that way!) and have already sold a considerable number in my collection!

Sit tight for an update about my new binder (hopefully soon!).

*** Please remember that this is only a bit of fun. These opinions are largely my own and designed to be for a laugh so please don't take this post too seriously. ***

15 comments

  1. The curtains will be twitching when the big limo from Filofax HQ pulls up outside your house and Sir Gordon gets out with his entourage for a personal 1 to 1 to listen to your griefs and gripes...

    He will then call on one of his minions to step forward with a large leather case and he will open it and ask you to take your pick from his personally checked and tested Filofax organisers.

    You will then have to bow your head and ask for forgiveness from Sir Gordon and he will pass you his business card with his direct dial phone number...

    'Any more problems ring this number.... is that all?'

    He leaves as swiftly as he arrived you note that he didn't eat the posh chocolate biscuits after all......

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    1. Hehe I can only wish to get a visit from Gordon ;) I think my gripes would echo quite a few of the issues you have already raised at the meeting with them last month.

      As for a personally checked and tested Filofax - it's a bit late for that now! I've just signed for a new arrival, one that I am so excited to break in and blog about!! It's a secret for now, but all I can say is that it is not a Filofax ;)

      And the posh chocolate biscuits would have all been gobbled down by me ;) (provided they are g-f of course!) x

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  2. I certainly hear you on the ring issues! I have a Malden that I love, being in the majority, and it worked great for me aside from the useless inner pockets. Then I happened upon a Bloomsbury, which I believe is an older binder? I bought it on eBay and the rings are just amazing. I didn't realize my Malden had slight ring issues until I moved into that Bloomsbury.

    I still want to try the Deco and the Osterley...both are on my dream Filo wish list!

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    1. I've never seen an older binder but I have heard that they are of a superior quality. I love the ivory Deco and would love a Slimline version of that - but I'm not sure they made one? x

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  3. Not to offend the numerous Maldenphiles who are likely to be reading this comment, but I was relieved to see that you too, Angela, don't "get" the Malden design. I bought one a year ago on the highest recommendation from several filofax friends and basically hated it from the first moment. The covers are too flimsy, the leather was of an odd crinkly variety which was not appealing at all; worse still, it was coated in some type of plasticky stuff which felt totally unnatural in my hand. The interior design is superb, though. I also found my design-eye had issues with the strap closure (too long, too fat, out of scale with the rest of the binder) and the bizarre "yoke" stitching on the back cover where the strap attaches. I tried mightily to "like" this binder, I used it for about a month before I gave up and sold it (notably, the only filofax I've ever sold!). It was really the only filofax of my small collection I didn't like. I bought a vintage pink one for my mother as a Christmas gift last year and it has even stranger leather than my ochre one did; it almost looks like the color is painted on?!

    Really of all the binders I've owned, seen at the New York mini-meet-up this past summer, and examined at the local retailer, the Malden is the only one who's appeal just misses me entirely. Strangely, I actually really like the colors on the Apex (although the plastic covers are rather cheap-n-nasty).

    What a fun post! Very curious to see what you are planning to use next!

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    1. I tried really hard to like my Vintage Pink one but I just couldn't. After hearing the hype and positive reviews from various Philofaxers, I wanted to see what the hype was about and hopefully grow to love the Malden but I just didn't. Also, I found the leather odd - just a personal thing I guess.

      A post is coming up soon of what I am using next. Going to have to re-jiggle some scheduled posts to fit it in, but it will be worth it! x

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  4. I just received an Osterley this Christmas and, I agree, she is a Charmer. And I play for Team Malden. But, don't worry. I won't come knocking down your door, trying to convert you. Love this post. :)

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    1. Oooh, which colour Osterley did you get? I no longer have any Osterleys in my collection and I do feel a little sad about this! Glad to hear that you won't come knocking down my door hehe. Thinking about the Malden makes me wonder if there has ever been a binder that everyone has loved. Maybe the Osterley? It just probably isn't as popular due to its higher price point? x

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    2. I received the personal Osterley in grey from friend for FREE! It was definitely the highlight of my day. :)

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    3. Oh wow, I'm jealous! You have a wonderful friend hehe :-) x

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  5. Haha love this post! And I argue with my sister about this all the time - the Apex has such a bad rep! :( Issokay pink and blue apex. I love you still!

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    1. Hehe, the Apex is one that does divide people! Glad you still love yours :D x

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  6. Oh,the Maldens...my pocket grey looks sort of plastic,so crinkly...my vintage pink was the only one that had a smooth leather in the shop (there was 3 A5`s and several personal Maldens in v.p.).The ochre has a phantastic leather - but when you get one sent with that plastic sorted leather...*urgs*
    The Deco is too stylish for me :o/
    I would like to go home with the Osterley,even if is has no zip-pocket...

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    1. I've heard about the fact that different Maldens have different leather types! If I can own a Deco, you can - I'm not that stylish myself :) x

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  7. hahaha...the worst dressed...it makes me think (and sing) about "Yakari,Yakari..." LOL

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