THE BAG PAGE

I know I'm supposed to be researching for my Global Environmental Politics essay (thats due this Mon), but I'm somehow 'researching' for bags instead. You see, Mom called me today to ask if I wanna get a Balenciaga...but really, I just want the Celine box Bag. I mean, I've been lusting for it like since forever.

I've always love CELINE simply because it's a fairly understated brand as compared to the likes of Louis Vuitton and Gucci et al, and plus I LOVE LOVE LOVE Phoebe Philo. Like a lot. And the Box Bag's definitely the kind of classic bag that I can see myself using for the rest of my life. It's versatile and unlike the Miu Miu which my parents got me for my 20th birthday, it definitely goes well for both formal and casual occasions. I can see myself carrying this to the mall (in jeans/denim shorts/summer dresses etc.) or heading out to the office in my corporate attire.

But my sis was quite vehemently against me getting the Box Bag. Her justifications? It's tad too expensive for a small bag and plus, it looks cheap. Cheap?!?!?! Are you effing sure? Just cos it doesn't have the brand label plastered on the bag itself....But I gotta admit, I did spotted the neon versions of the Box Bag in Sportsgirl. Imagine paying $4k for the real deal when you can get one for $34 from a high-street label. But of course, it doesn't come in luxe leather. Thats for sure.

One other bag that I'm currently lusting for? It's the Hermes' Constance bag. Pretty similar to Celine's Box as it comes in a structured shape with a long sling, but the Hermes is definitely more distinctive for its gold-plated 'H' hardware. I think I've fallen in love with it the moment I saw Diane Kruger toting one.

Diane Kruger with her Constance.

Mom also asked if I want the YSL Muse. Ok, I think my sister can probably shut her trap now 'cos the YSL Muse is not just a classic, it is HUGE and yes, very well-suited for daily use. I've managed to feel the leather of the bag when I was at a YSL boutique the other time and oh God, it's really soft. I've always told myself that I have to get the Muse the moment i start work. Well, I'm gonna graduate next semester. Is that a good reason why I have to get it? Shrugs :<

P.S: I'm totally chuffed to know that I actually have one follower (well, at least I do know someone's following/reading my blog!) :> Thanks Alex! You made my day <33333

SUNNY HONEY

It's Spring Break right now and my brother Gabe flew over to Melbourne to spend a week with my sister and I :) We didn't take much pictures cos my brother is pretty much camera-shy, though he did pose for the camera when we were at Brighton Beach. I've always wanted to visit Brighton Beach, having heard so much about the colorful beach houses. And true enough, the pictures turned out to be so pretty and nice.

 My outfit for the day! Oh, I'm also diggin' this whole side braid look these days :>

My gorgeous brother :)

The colorful beach houses! 

Prior to our Brighton Beach trip, I was at a PR firm in the morning. It was for an internship interview (really hope I'll get it, fingers crossed). And boy, the mere thought of shopping for corporate wear is driving me crazy. I think I'm already eyeing on a few key corporate essentials. But that said, I'll probably do a concise blog entry on corporate wear so do keep a lookout for the next post! :):):)

heartbreak warfare

How do you get over a broken heart?
My life is seriously in a rut.
Side note, I need to watch The Painted Veil. Ed Norton is HOT

Heartbreak Warfare

Have you ever lost faith in something that you truly believed in and lived for? I think I am.

It's Sept next week and thou shalt not shop

OHMYGAWD IT'S ALREADY LATE AUGUST - can you believe that? My timetable's this semester is really slack - just a three day uni week (well, it's actually four, but you can count Thursday as a non-uni day since it's just an hour lecture with guest lecturers and a 20-minute consultation session every alternate week). That said, I've been trying to save my allowances cos I had a near-death experience last week. Hah, I got really broke (and really, I DID NOT SHOP AT ALL, i swear. Apart from grocery shopping, the only shopping 'indulgence' I ever had was to spend AUD$19.95 on a set of stickers wall decals from this awesome site called lovemae. I love their products - stuff there are soooooo pretty!). And so yeah, back to the being broke part, thank God for my dad cos he sent me moolah :> Okay but I realised I'm a pretty big spender, I went on a shopping spree on ASOS last night (bought some nice corporate wear for my future internship stints) and was busy buying a friend's gift for her 21st at Sportsgirl. And I blew about $62 just on greeting/birthday cards. Ok, I'd like to think of myself as a generous giver.

That said, here are some pictures (from all over the web, such as fashionising.com)

Abby Lee Kershaw in a sheer maxi skirt. 

Lowluv by Erin Wasson Cross Necklace. Saw it on a model for an online boutique and I love it! It's tad too pricey though (I'm a poor uni student surviving on a student allowance, so what more do you expect) But I'm contemplating if I should get this. 

YSL Gold Pavot Arty Ring. I love it. But again, not sure if I wanna part with $275 for this baby. I mean, I bought a pair of Chanel earrings and i've only worn it less than five times. Bet it's collecting dust now. 

And before I go, another week of awesome celeb goss (erm nope, I'm not referring to Kim Kardarshian's wedding) - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are expecting their third child! :):):) I'm a huge fan of the Afflecks-Garner and I'm thrilled for them! I know a lot of people on the Internet always go how Jen Garner ain't stylish off the red carpets, but seriously, she's a hands-on mom so what do you expect? Granted, there are other stylish moms who are very hands-on when it comes to their kids a la Gwen Stefani and Nicole Richie, but she ain't J-Lo who goes around with an entourage of bodyguards and nannies. And it's so obvious that her girls are happy and very down-to-earth. And I'm sure many Garner fans out there can attest that the Afflecks are probably the most real Hollywood family ever. Whoops, and did I forget to mention that when Jen Garner's all immaculately styled for the red carpet and major events, she's one glamourous star? A real beauty indeed. 

#prayforEngland

SHEER DECADENCE

I'm back in Melbourne and sigh, it's the start of a new semester again. I don't really wanna delve too much about school right now (but yay slack timetable and no school on Fridays! AWESOMO!!!) so I guess I'll probably just post some pictures up.

It was my cousin Mark's 21st bash and I wore this to his birthday dinner. A Topshop shirt and a sheer black maxi also from Topshop, along with a Chanel 2.55 and vintage clogs. 

He's the number one reason why I left with a heavy heart. I'll probably never see him again. I love you, my little baby. Always <3

Ain't it pretty? Taken by yours truly while I was at the Equinox at Swissotel for high tea with the Boyfriend. Singapore is soooooo pretty!!

Makeup Wonders

As you can see, I'm pretty much a late bloomer when it comes to boys, fashion and yes, make-up. Yours truly must have thought that natural beauty was the way to go till...recently. I've been heading down to Sephora and the local drugstores recently to stock up on my fill of lipsticks (errrrrr, yes, that's my latest obsession). Bought rouge sticks from Anna Sui (packaging is sooooo pretty; can't help it!), Topshop and The Body Shop. I've been using ones from Dior and Revlon when I decided to try new shades. I'm thinking of getting those Chanel and MAC ones (almost every fashion magazines are raving about MAC's lipsticks). No prizes for guessing why one of my uni blog's named lipsticktray.

Speaking about Sephora, it's makeup haven for all girls!! I love love love Urban Decay and yes, it's the best place to shop for a girlfriend's birthday present! And plus, they do provide gift-wrapping services as well! And the staff there are always super friendly! :) So if you're a good gf of mine, you pretty much know what you're gonna get from me - huge stash of makeup!