Poor Kelly was suffering from flu the day his flight home was delayed by 2 hours. Then the next day, we discovered that his luggage had been shredded to bits. How on earth?
We lodged a report of course. But the airline countered with their company policy saying that we didn't report the incident within 4 hours of the flight so they cannot compensate. WHAT?! THEIR BAGGAGE HANDLING MACHINE SCREWED UP lor. Now we have to go through the hassle of looking and paying for a new bag but they won't compensate?!
K reasoned with them and the airline agreed to send the damaged bag to their headquarters in Texas to assess the damage and decide if they were at fault. So no one in LA can make decisions??? *rolls eyes* K and I were laughing at the thought of a committee standing in front of a conveyer belt, looking at all the damaged luggage bags and ticking off a checklist that said 'Our Fault' or 'Customer's Fault'.
K commutes weekly so we definitely needed to go shopping that weekend for a new bag. We found a different model that has been holding up so far. A week later, the airline called to confirm that it was their mistake and offered to compensate us with.... THE EXACT SAME LUGGAGE MODEL!!! *rolls eyes* What's the point when we have bought a new bag right? Can't they give us free round trip tickets instead? But no, they can only compensate one for one...
So anyone would like to buy a brand new Victorinox Tourbach™ 22" Expandable Upright? Online selling for $595 but we are selling for $200. According to customer reviews, durability is 9.5 out of 10! It's a good bag lah, just that Kelly has all his barang barang (stuff) in the new bag already. He's not the type to switch bags. If you know of anyone in US ...
We lodged a report of course. But the airline countered with their company policy saying that we didn't report the incident within 4 hours of the flight so they cannot compensate. WHAT?! THEIR BAGGAGE HANDLING MACHINE SCREWED UP lor. Now we have to go through the hassle of looking and paying for a new bag but they won't compensate?!
K reasoned with them and the airline agreed to send the damaged bag to their headquarters in Texas to assess the damage and decide if they were at fault. So no one in LA can make decisions??? *rolls eyes* K and I were laughing at the thought of a committee standing in front of a conveyer belt, looking at all the damaged luggage bags and ticking off a checklist that said 'Our Fault' or 'Customer's Fault'.
K commutes weekly so we definitely needed to go shopping that weekend for a new bag. We found a different model that has been holding up so far. A week later, the airline called to confirm that it was their mistake and offered to compensate us with.... THE EXACT SAME LUGGAGE MODEL!!! *rolls eyes* What's the point when we have bought a new bag right? Can't they give us free round trip tickets instead? But no, they can only compensate one for one...
So anyone would like to buy a brand new Victorinox Tourbach™ 22" Expandable Upright? Online selling for $595 but we are selling for $200. According to customer reviews, durability is 9.5 out of 10! It's a good bag lah, just that Kelly has all his barang barang (stuff) in the new bag already. He's not the type to switch bags. If you know of anyone in US ...
These few days have seen foggy mornings and nights. Visibility gets pretty bad but since I'm home at those times, I see it as romantic moody like a castle floating in the air...
been hit by a lazy bug after the wedding and long road trip.
been avoiding doing anything and that includes replying emails and uploading wedding pics.
been falling in and out of a flu. everytime i get better, k gets worse. everytime he gets better, i get worse.
been doing nothing and it feels goooood.
i take that back. i read all your blogs, train kitty how to use the cat door and clean up the mess that is our house!
been avoiding doing anything and that includes replying emails and uploading wedding pics.
been falling in and out of a flu. everytime i get better, k gets worse. everytime he gets better, i get worse.
been doing nothing and it feels goooood.
i take that back. i read all your blogs, train kitty how to use the cat door and clean up the mess that is our house!
Friday, the theatre was crowded with one of these groups: Parents, Kids and Teens. And they were there for one of these movies: Bolt and Twilight. Of course it was opening day for Twilight so the percentage was skewed towards teens. So it was tad embarassing for me to go up to the cashier and say "1 ticket for Twilight."
Nope I am not a Twilighter as fans call themselves. I never read the book before the movie so I wasn't in on the frenzy. Of course I heard about the hype. More importantly I dig Robert Pattison who plays Edward. Must clarify here. I already thought he was the cutest thing in the Harry Potter movies as Cedric Diggory.
Back to Twilight. I really enjoyed the movie! Might even go for seconds! It was fun watching with a whole bunch of teens. Everytime Edward appeared, they would scream. And for Jacob too, though to a lesser extent. Made the whole experience very fun!
Plot was straightfoward and cheesy. Reminded me a little of the Hong Kong TV Series, A Date with A Vampire, which I love. Twilight the movie was very well cast. I thought Kirsten Stewart acted really well. She made Belle cool and endearing. Robert overacted a few times, to me. But he's stage trained. Maybe that's why?
About the cast, have you seen so many good looking guys in one show? I totally melted when Carlisle appeared on screen. Jasper is cute too. He is supposed to be a very charming vampire. Why then does he look so stoned throughout the show? Ahem, after the movie I went to google Twilight. I saw interviews of James and Edward. After those, I find James much more attractive than Edward. Edward is very giggly for some reason.
And I bought the book after the movie. Which made me very glad that I watched Twilight before reading it. In the book, Bella strikes me as super whiny and starstruck. And Edward is as gentlemanly as an oil slick. I get goosebumps. Going to stick with the movies for the sequels.
On the prowl for black
De/Couture Original $1550, Sale $930
De/Couture Original $1550, Sale $465
I have been lusting after a chain link bag. Especially those with envelope flaps.
Zufi Alexander Kiss It
Zufi Alexander Alexandra
Zufi Alexander Kiss Me Baby
Zufi Alexander Tie Me Baby
Tie Me Baby isn't a black bag but it's so cute I had to include it. Aren't Zufi Alexander's bags lustworthy? The design is not overly complicated but it comes with the right dose of details to make them stand out. Totally out of reach for now. Each retails above USD1500.
De/Couture Original $1550, Sale $930
De/Couture Original $1550, Sale $465
I have been lusting after a chain link bag. Especially those with envelope flaps.
Zufi Alexander Kiss It
Zufi Alexander Alexandra
Zufi Alexander Kiss Me Baby
Zufi Alexander Tie Me Baby
Tie Me Baby isn't a black bag but it's so cute I had to include it. Aren't Zufi Alexander's bags lustworthy? The design is not overly complicated but it comes with the right dose of details to make them stand out. Totally out of reach for now. Each retails above USD1500.
would you choose to give an interview in front of a man with bloody pants killing turkeys?!
Even if Palin had anything in depth to say, having an abattoir as background is insane. The interview felt more like a macabre movie. Where you can't peel your eyes off the screen even if you are screaming inside. Her voice was static as I looked on disgustedly at the man shoving turkeys down the killing machine with blood everywhere. All I heard towards the end was "I will be in charge of the turkey"... "This is where I need to be to get it done"... I mean can't you schedule an interview and your visit to get fresh turkeys at different times?
There is nothing wrong with an abattoir. I am a meat-eating carnivore and am grateful someone out there can do this so I get meat on my plate. BUT I don't want to know the reality of it. I am happy and contented to know that cows are alive and meat are just meat. I don't want to think about how it happened. I believe most people are like me. SO WHY ON EARTH WOULD AN EX-VP CHOOSE TO GIVE AN INTERVIEW IN AN ABATTOIR? I am sure there are more ways to appeal to certain demographics in US. And you have more than those demographics to appeal to if you are going to run for president.
The age old riddle came to mind. How many PR firms does it take to turn Palin around?
Read article here.
Even if Palin had anything in depth to say, having an abattoir as background is insane. The interview felt more like a macabre movie. Where you can't peel your eyes off the screen even if you are screaming inside. Her voice was static as I looked on disgustedly at the man shoving turkeys down the killing machine with blood everywhere. All I heard towards the end was "I will be in charge of the turkey"... "This is where I need to be to get it done"... I mean can't you schedule an interview and your visit to get fresh turkeys at different times?
There is nothing wrong with an abattoir. I am a meat-eating carnivore and am grateful someone out there can do this so I get meat on my plate. BUT I don't want to know the reality of it. I am happy and contented to know that cows are alive and meat are just meat. I don't want to think about how it happened. I believe most people are like me. SO WHY ON EARTH WOULD AN EX-VP CHOOSE TO GIVE AN INTERVIEW IN AN ABATTOIR? I am sure there are more ways to appeal to certain demographics in US. And you have more than those demographics to appeal to if you are going to run for president.
The age old riddle came to mind. How many PR firms does it take to turn Palin around?
Read article here.
Proof of how the big brands ride through the recession. They manufacture money!
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Ok, that statement was entirely unture but the coin is real. The French Mint tapped on Karl Lagerfeld to design a limited edition five Euro coin to commemorate Coco Chanel's 125th birthday. On one side is the brand's signature quilt pattern and on the other is Mdm Chanel's head. Though the stamped value is five Euro, the gold and silver coins are expected to retail for far more. They go on sale Dec 1 with a price ranging from 45 Euros to 5,900 Euros.
Chanel gets no part of the proceeds but the marketing pays for itself.
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Ok, that statement was entirely unture but the coin is real. The French Mint tapped on Karl Lagerfeld to design a limited edition five Euro coin to commemorate Coco Chanel's 125th birthday. On one side is the brand's signature quilt pattern and on the other is Mdm Chanel's head. Though the stamped value is five Euro, the gold and silver coins are expected to retail for far more. They go on sale Dec 1 with a price ranging from 45 Euros to 5,900 Euros.
Chanel gets no part of the proceeds but the marketing pays for itself.
Singapore food blogs make me hungry.
Hungry makes me want lunch.
Lunch makes me wish for the convenience of a hawker center.
No such convenience means I have to cook.
Think I will go eat some biscuits.
Hungry makes me want lunch.
Lunch makes me wish for the convenience of a hawker center.
No such convenience means I have to cook.
Think I will go eat some biscuits.
After endless searching and polls, I finally got my black staple. Initially I went with Bag B and was surfing the web for the best deal. Which was how I came across my new bag and fell IN LOVE!
Sold me on the clasp.
Love the bolt-like details.
It was on sale so I snapped it up. The bag totally exceeded my expectations! The leather is sumptuous and I love its magnetic closure. So much easier than zips and flaps! The doctor bag frame gives it a polished look and it holds a ton! Only drawback is that the bag isn't very light but I can handle that. <3
We are back!
Logged 1700 miles going from San Diego to Sacramento. It was our first family trip in more than a decade, with a new son-in-law in tow! I was ecstatic to see my parents and spend precious time with them. Of cos Kelly was designated driver. On the last day, I had NO IDEA how he made the 6 hour drive back to LA.
Now we are both sick. Serious burnout from whirlwind activities of the past 2 weeks including a lost cat. But that's a story for another day. Plus the house is now a disaster zone with boxes stacked haphazardly and piles of loose papers lying around. After using wedding as an excuse for skipping housework, I need to get started again. So things will be a little slow on this site. Anyhow, here's the most important update of all. We passed the immigration interview!!! Which means I am officially a PR now!!! *beams*
Logged 1700 miles going from San Diego to Sacramento. It was our first family trip in more than a decade, with a new son-in-law in tow! I was ecstatic to see my parents and spend precious time with them. Of cos Kelly was designated driver. On the last day, I had NO IDEA how he made the 6 hour drive back to LA.
Now we are both sick. Serious burnout from whirlwind activities of the past 2 weeks including a lost cat. But that's a story for another day. Plus the house is now a disaster zone with boxes stacked haphazardly and piles of loose papers lying around. After using wedding as an excuse for skipping housework, I need to get started again. So things will be a little slow on this site. Anyhow, here's the most important update of all. We passed the immigration interview!!! Which means I am officially a PR now!!! *beams*
Thank you for remembering and leaving me messages via email, sms and chatboard. I want all of you to know that we are very touched by your blessings before we go off for a one week road trip with my parents. (So not considered to be honeymoon)
Of course there were some kinks on the actual day. The big ones include my dad-in-law doing a Houdini, my period arriving and us running behind schedule. Because of that, we had limited time to take personal photographs. Unlike in Singapore where the bride and groom-to-be dress up in their wedding finery and enjoy a whole day (or vacation) of photo taking, couples here only take personal portraits on the actual day.
Not too sure if it's because we were running late, I think my photographer also didn't capture all the little details that I poured my heart, soul, sweat (and arguments with hubby) into. Hope to be proven wrong when we receive the photos 3 weeks later.
Moral of the story: No matter how seasoned your photographer is, give them a checklist of the shots you want.
Having said that, the wedding was all that I envisioned and more! Seeing my conservative parents teach my in-laws how to yell yam seng and doing it every opportunity shocked me. Seeing them dance the night away made my jaw dropped. Seeing their faces flush red with wine and happines, I knew they trusted that I was in safe hands. :)
Kapo these shots from my friend!
And I was so sure I wouldn't cry...
Thanks guys for driving all the way down for the wedding!
The odd thing about this picture? He's looking too happy while I attempt to 'stab' his friend.
Of course there were some kinks on the actual day. The big ones include my dad-in-law doing a Houdini, my period arriving and us running behind schedule. Because of that, we had limited time to take personal photographs. Unlike in Singapore where the bride and groom-to-be dress up in their wedding finery and enjoy a whole day (or vacation) of photo taking, couples here only take personal portraits on the actual day.
Not too sure if it's because we were running late, I think my photographer also didn't capture all the little details that I poured my heart, soul, sweat (and arguments with hubby) into. Hope to be proven wrong when we receive the photos 3 weeks later.
Moral of the story: No matter how seasoned your photographer is, give them a checklist of the shots you want.
Having said that, the wedding was all that I envisioned and more! Seeing my conservative parents teach my in-laws how to yell yam seng and doing it every opportunity shocked me. Seeing them dance the night away made my jaw dropped. Seeing their faces flush red with wine and happines, I knew they trusted that I was in safe hands. :)
Kapo these shots from my friend!
And I was so sure I wouldn't cry...
Thanks guys for driving all the way down for the wedding!
The odd thing about this picture? He's looking too happy while I attempt to 'stab' his friend.
Kelly and I didn't get much sleep so we are like zombies right now.
2 weeks ago, I waited.
1 week ago, I hoped.
4 more days, I prepare for the worst.
Dear God, I really don't want my period on my wedding day!
1 week ago, I hoped.
4 more days, I prepare for the worst.
Dear God, I really don't want my period on my wedding day!
While doing late night shopping at the local grocery store, I spotted him.
Since I always hang out at the wrong places, I discounted him as my late night eye candy.
Until we crossed paths again and I sneaked a closer look. It IS him. Adrian Grenier of Entourage. I told K we should shop there more often.
Since I always hang out at the wrong places, I discounted him as my late night eye candy.
Until we crossed paths again and I sneaked a closer look. It IS him. Adrian Grenier of Entourage. I told K we should shop there more often.
One day a man decided he wanted Impressionist art to adorn his house. But he couldn't afford enough Picassos or Monet. So what does he do? He buys $10 worth of markers and decided to draw his own.
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Starting at the mid-wall with The Salon by Picasso, he gradually worked through the whole basement, getting his inspiration from great cultural figures. Step inside the room and you will see Sherlock Holmes interacting with Hercule Poirot, Winston Churchill lounging with Bernard Shawand of course Monet.
Starting at the mid-wall with The Salon by Picasso, he gradually worked through the whole basement, getting his inspiration from great cultural figures. Step inside the room and you will see Sherlock Holmes interacting with Hercule Poirot, Winston Churchill lounging with Bernard Shawand of course Monet.
How clever. View the entire basement here.
We haven't built the pet door yet so I have to open the door for kitty each time he goes out or comes back in. Which is all very well for me cos I can choose NOT to open the door. So I can cuddle him till he meows for a breather. Only after do I let him out.
Tuesday night, I spotted kitty enjoying a moonlit night on the patio. So I decided to open the door and say Hi but I was greeted by the sight of a racoon coming up the steps to my door! The raccoon stopped when I opened the door. Equally stunned, I was hoping it would leave. BUT it started ambling up the steps. So I had to slam the door in its cute face.
Contrary to its cute face, raccoons are wild animals which can turn ferocious. Besides they have wonderful memories and I don't want them remembering that my house = food!
Wednesday night as I was opening the door for kitty, I spotted something dark squeezing through the gaps of my gate towards the house. I called Hunter to come in but he just sat there staring. In that one moment, I started imagining Hunter being ripped to bits by this thing and I HISSED.
Erm, I don't know why my first instinct was to do that but it worked. Dark thing ran away and all I saw was a long rat-like tail. Which probably belongs to a possum.
There is some upside to my nocturnal activity after all!
THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Within 5 minutes of spotting the raccoon again, I saw a shooting star! I was so shocked I forgot to make a wish. Damn!
Tuesday night, I spotted kitty enjoying a moonlit night on the patio. So I decided to open the door and say Hi but I was greeted by the sight of a racoon coming up the steps to my door! The raccoon stopped when I opened the door. Equally stunned, I was hoping it would leave. BUT it started ambling up the steps. So I had to slam the door in its cute face.
Contrary to its cute face, raccoons are wild animals which can turn ferocious. Besides they have wonderful memories and I don't want them remembering that my house = food!
Wednesday night as I was opening the door for kitty, I spotted something dark squeezing through the gaps of my gate towards the house. I called Hunter to come in but he just sat there staring. In that one moment, I started imagining Hunter being ripped to bits by this thing and I HISSED.
Erm, I don't know why my first instinct was to do that but it worked. Dark thing ran away and all I saw was a long rat-like tail. Which probably belongs to a possum.
There is some upside to my nocturnal activity after all!
THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Within 5 minutes of spotting the raccoon again, I saw a shooting star! I was so shocked I forgot to make a wish. Damn!
Time is running out on my current black bag and I definitely need a replacement. But since this is going to be a wardrobe staple, I am extremely picky and cautious as to which bag to invest in. Of cos if I had all the money in the world, I would throw it into a Balenciaga City with no hesitation. Alas, I can't bring myself to splash out that sort of money. I have narrowed it down to these 3 options. What do you think?
Bag A comes in smooshy black pebbled leather and gold hardware. Not too fond of pebbled leather but it looks 'pricier' than smooth glazed leather which makes me feel better if I am shelling out that much (by my standards) for a bag. Reviews say this bag has the best leather of my other choices.
Bag B is so me. I love the studs and the 'toughness' of it. This would have me sold if it came in light gold hardware. Added bonus, I can use this as a work bag.
Bag C... hmm, I am ambivalent about this bag. The pictures don't sway me but I have seen this bag in real life and it's cute. I like the flap closure. But this bag is like a cross between Bogeta Veneta and Miu Miu. I prefer original designs. Kelly likes this though.
These are 2 other bags I would love to buy if I had extra cash. Sigh...
i was never good at negotiating.
that's how i ended up trading one for one
and ended up with nothing.
that's how i ended up trading one for one
and ended up with nothing.
I never realise how lucky I am that Kelly loves Asian food. In fact, every weekend he craves either ramen or dumplings. Which is all very well for me because there is only so much burger, pizza or Mexican food that I can stomach.
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Today we bought mochi for my parents-in-law. Kelly's dad has a sweet tooth like me so I reckon it was something he would like even if he had never tried it before. Even Kelly who has a selective tolerance for sweet stuff likes mochi.
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Their reaction. A fine balance of trying not to spit it out, wanting very much to spit it out and politely smiling to be appreciative. It's like how we 'treat' foreign visitors to durians even though we know they are very put off by the smell. Only this was mochi. Pretty to look at and quite tame no? Well, we ordered 100 pieces of mochi to serve our wedding guests, primarily American. Erm, I hope someone likes them. A lot.
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Today we bought mochi for my parents-in-law. Kelly's dad has a sweet tooth like me so I reckon it was something he would like even if he had never tried it before. Even Kelly who has a selective tolerance for sweet stuff likes mochi.
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Their reaction. A fine balance of trying not to spit it out, wanting very much to spit it out and politely smiling to be appreciative. It's like how we 'treat' foreign visitors to durians even though we know they are very put off by the smell. Only this was mochi. Pretty to look at and quite tame no? Well, we ordered 100 pieces of mochi to serve our wedding guests, primarily American. Erm, I hope someone likes them. A lot.
While at the seamstress for my wedding dress fitting today...
Seamstress: Your dress still needs some alterations but I cannot do them today. I have to finish up Angelina's (of the Jolie fame) dress.
Me: Oh. I thought Angelina was in France?
Seamstress: No, she's in New Orleans. She will be in LA for the premiere of her new movie tomorrow and after that, she goes back home.
Me: Changeling? Ya, I will definitely go watch once it's showing. Seems like a great movie. Based on a true story.
Seamstress: Ya, Angelina is a good actress. Plays the mother very well. (et cetera et cetera... at this point, we start talking about the movie)
So yes, I am on first name basis with Angelina. ;)
Seamstress: Your dress still needs some alterations but I cannot do them today. I have to finish up Angelina's (of the Jolie fame) dress.
Me: Oh. I thought Angelina was in France?
Seamstress: No, she's in New Orleans. She will be in LA for the premiere of her new movie tomorrow and after that, she goes back home.
Me: Changeling? Ya, I will definitely go watch once it's showing. Seems like a great movie. Based on a true story.
Seamstress: Ya, Angelina is a good actress. Plays the mother very well. (et cetera et cetera... at this point, we start talking about the movie)
So yes, I am on first name basis with Angelina. ;)
Me: How come we don't have a stormy relationship?
K: ???
Me: Do we not question ourselves enough?
K: ???
Me: Are you in this because you want to or because you feel comfortable?
K: ???
Me thinking out loud, not expressing it adequately, half expecting an answer and not wanting to hear the wrong ones.
K: ???
Me: Do we not question ourselves enough?
K: ???
Me: Are you in this because you want to or because you feel comfortable?
K: ???
Me thinking out loud, not expressing it adequately, half expecting an answer and not wanting to hear the wrong ones.
Hunter was cat-napped!!!
Ok, now I have your attention, I must tell you it's 3am here and I have no intention of telling the story now. All I can say is that it was a good Hercule Poirot detective story. So check back soon.
Lately, Hunter likes to squeeze himself in odd corners.
Spot anything strange?
Hunter gets comfortable with the printer.
After my constant worry that Hunter will get poisoned from imbibing bath water, we finally got him a pet fountain! Cats like fresh water and their definition of fresh is fast moving, cool water. Hence anything gushing out of a spout must be 'fresh'. Kitty still sits in the tub waiting for me to turn on the tap for him. So I have to carry him up and put him in front of the fountain. After sniffing at it suspiciously, he eventually laps the water. Which makes me very happy. ^_^
Ok, now I have your attention, I must tell you it's 3am here and I have no intention of telling the story now. All I can say is that it was a good Hercule Poirot detective story. So check back soon.
Lately, Hunter likes to squeeze himself in odd corners.
Spot anything strange?
Hunter gets comfortable with the printer.
After my constant worry that Hunter will get poisoned from imbibing bath water, we finally got him a pet fountain! Cats like fresh water and their definition of fresh is fast moving, cool water. Hence anything gushing out of a spout must be 'fresh'. Kitty still sits in the tub waiting for me to turn on the tap for him. So I have to carry him up and put him in front of the fountain. After sniffing at it suspiciously, he eventually laps the water. Which makes me very happy. ^_^
haven't had a date night for so long. even if it was just watching a movie, it felt good not to have 'wedding' on our minds.
I love Miu Miu more than Prada. It's like the fun, quirky sidekick to its prim classic older sister. I am not so sure about these 2 pieces from Miu Miu's S/S 09 collection though. I mean why would you pay hundreds/thousands of dollars to buy graffiti-painted prints and slashed clothing?!
I hope we are not seeing a slasher flick trend next year!
I hope we are not seeing a slasher flick trend next year!
I was walking past Forever 21 the other day when I spotted a faux bronze (yes bronze, yes i know.) leather jacket in the store window. The window dresser did such a good job of layering it with other pieces that I actually wanted to buy the whole ensemble. So I decided to step in to check out the jacket. Horrors! It costs $150.80! I thought this is Forever 21, home of cheap imitation designer clothing?!
Just as I thought my little excursion was over, hanging on the same rack was a solo black leather moto jacket. I swooned. Happily picking up the piece, I gasped! $300+! Am I in Forever 21 hell? Why all so expensive wan? Hastily putting it back, I went in search of the actual rack. Found the jacket and tag still read $300+! Fabric description was 100% leather. Sigh, even if it's 100% leather, can you trust something you buy at a Forever 21 store to last? AND at $300+?!!!
I didn't have the moolah so I put the jacket back on the rack. Thought of showing you all how it looks like but I couldn't find it online which makes me wonder if the $300+ tag was a mistake. Found 2 other moto jackets I like though.
100% leather, $150.80. Will definitely get a leather jacket but in a store I trust.
$36.80, faux leather. I really like this! Though I am sure it's going to look more PVC in person.
Faux croc clutch, $16.80. I bought this to jazz up my fall wardrobe which is still non-existent right now. haha.
Another croc clutch, $16.80. There's like a whole series of fake leather clutches but I think they are great for a night out. Especially when cheong-ing. Why bring your nice bag when it's going to be stuck in between sweaty smoking party-goers?
Pleated croc clutch, $18.80. I like the shape though I wish it was less fake in person... oxymoron I know.
The requisite satin clutch, $18.80. I like the pleats! Didn't see it in the store though.
Just as I thought my little excursion was over, hanging on the same rack was a solo black leather moto jacket. I swooned. Happily picking up the piece, I gasped! $300+! Am I in Forever 21 hell? Why all so expensive wan? Hastily putting it back, I went in search of the actual rack. Found the jacket and tag still read $300+! Fabric description was 100% leather. Sigh, even if it's 100% leather, can you trust something you buy at a Forever 21 store to last? AND at $300+?!!!
I didn't have the moolah so I put the jacket back on the rack. Thought of showing you all how it looks like but I couldn't find it online which makes me wonder if the $300+ tag was a mistake. Found 2 other moto jackets I like though.
100% leather, $150.80. Will definitely get a leather jacket but in a store I trust.
$36.80, faux leather. I really like this! Though I am sure it's going to look more PVC in person.
Faux croc clutch, $16.80. I bought this to jazz up my fall wardrobe which is still non-existent right now. haha.
Another croc clutch, $16.80. There's like a whole series of fake leather clutches but I think they are great for a night out. Especially when cheong-ing. Why bring your nice bag when it's going to be stuck in between sweaty smoking party-goers?
Pleated croc clutch, $18.80. I like the shape though I wish it was less fake in person... oxymoron I know.
The requisite satin clutch, $18.80. I like the pleats! Didn't see it in the store though.
Never knew Chinese knots can be such a statement piece. I love how it comes in 2 tones - brass and white gold.
The sun had set as I caught the evening bus home. It was almost empty. So I chose a seat in front of two girls. Immediately I felt eyes boring into me. Not wanting to be obvious, I pretended to look out of the window but scanned its reflection for clues. Immediately I spotted her.
A thin lady dressed in a long burgundy prairie-like dress. She had messy wire hair. And circles so dark under the eyes it made them pop out. Those eyes. Still, unmoving, lifeless, staring at me.
I wondered if she saw me looking at her reflection because in the next minute, she moved across the aisle and took the seat next to me. And stared.
Not wanting to acknowledge her presence, I took out my People Magazine and flipped the pages calmly. But my mind was churning. What if she follows me down the bus? Where should I stop? Who can I call? Will the 2 girls at the back help me if she whips out a knife? Should I move to another seat now? Should I even try?
I peeped from the corner of my eye. Her head was down like she was dozing. But as I flipped another page of my magazine, her head shot up and she went back to staring mode. This dozing and staring pattern went on for a while. I resigned myself to staying still and screaming if she attacked me.
Mercifully, she eventually got up and moved back to her original spot. By this time, more people had boarded the bus and I felt safer. So I didn't move. She continued to stare from her vantage point until I got off the bus. It was a huge relief that she didn't exit with me. I wouldn't have known who to call really.
A thin lady dressed in a long burgundy prairie-like dress. She had messy wire hair. And circles so dark under the eyes it made them pop out. Those eyes. Still, unmoving, lifeless, staring at me.
I wondered if she saw me looking at her reflection because in the next minute, she moved across the aisle and took the seat next to me. And stared.
Not wanting to acknowledge her presence, I took out my People Magazine and flipped the pages calmly. But my mind was churning. What if she follows me down the bus? Where should I stop? Who can I call? Will the 2 girls at the back help me if she whips out a knife? Should I move to another seat now? Should I even try?
I peeped from the corner of my eye. Her head was down like she was dozing. But as I flipped another page of my magazine, her head shot up and she went back to staring mode. This dozing and staring pattern went on for a while. I resigned myself to staying still and screaming if she attacked me.
Mercifully, she eventually got up and moved back to her original spot. By this time, more people had boarded the bus and I felt safer. So I didn't move. She continued to stare from her vantage point until I got off the bus. It was a huge relief that she didn't exit with me. I wouldn't have known who to call really.
