Life's simplest pleasures

Life's simplest pleasures can be anything.

SL and I had a really late dinner at Wisma's foodcourt on Friday evening after a 'long' search for another top to replace the white top coz he thought that it was too auntie looking. (For the white top, had taken off all the embellishments shortly after I reached home that very night after SL's comments. He often joked about my auntie fashion sense.) Of course, the search was unsuccessful though saw a tonga dress at Dorthy Perkins. Looked pretty but I have large arms and prefer to cover them rather than exposing them. Dinner was relatively inexpensive but was a nice one though coz we had a good chat.

My outfit was a bit blanc and noir in between. (White top sans the embellishments : Lucky Plaza/Black jeans : Queensway Shopping Centre/ Bag : Gucci/ Pair with black shoes).

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Saturday's evening was spent at Ice Cold coz SL invited me for a date. Beer and chicken wings are the best combination in a pub. Met a couple of galfriends who happened to be at the same place. So glad to meet them. However, I didnt wanna stay there for too long and wanna dinner/ supper coz I've not taken my lunch and dinner. The ensemble was simply noir and the adidas bag was bought in one of shops in Toa Payoh. Relatively cheap and love it coz it's furry. I also wanna to match the 'sporty' theme that we had for that day.

Here was my outfit (Black Top: Hynopsis/Black jeans : Queensway Shopping Centre/ Bag : Adidas - Respect Me/ Pair with black shoes/ Rings : H&M; Perlini's Silver). Accessories for both days were kept to the minimal (less is more mantra) by wearing a different ring for both days. Make-up was done with my latest fake eyelashes obssession.

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Ended up at the nearby McDonald's. Was pleasantly surprised that the Happy Meal toy given was Hello Kitty. McDonalds has collaborated with Hello Kitty for their 35th Anniversary and there will be different toys given over these 4 weeks when purchased a Happy Meal. All toys have a stated year and there are 36 toys to choose from. Hence, each one is unique with the year stated in the packaging. This could mean that I will be broke and grow fat if I purchase all the toys given in 4 weeks. These toys are too cute to resist and here is the picture for you to judge.

Had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Cheers!

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Vintage purse....

One of my biggest regret was to buy the nameless vintage purse in Zouk's fleamarket. Liked the buckle but not the overall package. Whenever I looked at it, I wondered what had tempted me to buy. Perhaps, my lack of exposure to fleamarket.

The Gucci purse was a better buy, courtesy by SL who was studying in Australia. Was discussing with him about bidding it in ebay. However, I did have a cap amount that I would want him to bid. In the end, I've it for AUD 100 and it was a far cry as compared to the prices that are stated in ebay now.

Honestly, I hadnt sent it to authenticate for the fear of disappointment but I did some research on the net. It appeared to genuine. Yes, I'm keen to know but it was a gift after all. Have decided not to check. The only flaw about this bag was there were pen marks in the interior of the clutch (not gonna show the inside coz there are many fakes floating around). Thank goodness.

Of course, I'll still go to fleamarkets coz I enjoy a good deal as well as exercising self-refrain and temptations. Still trying very hard to control and there were a couple of scores recently such as a brand new Commes des Garcons, Adidas Shoes and a cheap DKNY pouch.

Here is the picture of my vintage purses.

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Paranoid of technology

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The whole e-commerce thingy is ever so thriving than before, thanks to the ailing economy. I do noticed that some of online seller do feature excellent quality yet value for money items. However, I do not wish to be in any part of this or even a participant in the very near future.

Others may think that I'm dated in terms of my thinking after reading this. Well, you are entitled to your very own opinion.

As for me, I still enjoying going to the brick and mortar stores to view as well as touch the exact article and making sure that 'what I see is exactly what I get'. This is important for me when it comes to clothing coz the cut and shape matter. Though there has been no cheating cases happening to me, I did get a call on a case on an fraud issue using my credit card details recently. Can you imagine the bills that I may have to pay and the great deal of inconveniences caused should the fraudster had succeed?

Anyway, the task of buying online was on SL who had bid 2 items for me successfully and one of the clutches was a vintage Gucci. It was relatively cheap compared to the market and I do have a maximum amount that I would bid for. I have yet to check the status in the case of genuine of this clutch as it was a gift SL. Though I've checked and research on the net on that clutch, it is the exact same model and the format of the serial numbers are similar to those manufactured during that period. Still, there is a nagging fear that it might turn out to be an imitation and didnt not even dare to check with a Gucci store.

After all, I would rather not know about the status at all. Call me a coward but Gucci is one of those traditional brands that have 'flattered' by the inspired and there are so many fakes on the net. Besides, there are times when the ratings are the seller may be inflated, too. There are also cases where the seller fled after receiving the money as well as when the buyers discover that they have bought the fakes after paying 'big money' for them. These are the sufficient reasons to tarnish the reputation of reliable sellers out there.

Yes, I know that I can get cheaper rates when purchasing items there or the variety of products made available. At the end of the day, those reasons are not enough to convince or convert me into an online buyer. I would rather pool my money with my frens who have online purchasing accounts or some purchasing forms recommended by frens are my forms of security to myself.

As long as the e-commerce's security is threatening, surfing online for viewing pleasures rather than to purchase item online will be my mantra. Period.

Call me dated, I dont mind a single bit! Welcome to the 'real' online world!