Simply mundane

It's so difficult for me to write an entry without pictures but it becomes too wordy for a fashion/lifestyle blog. Please bear with me for this period of time and this is also a test for me trying to write a series of descriptive entries.

There are a number of things that I've bought during this period of time (though I'm down and out, my shopping devil in me is very much active). But I'm still using my dad's laptop and being an IT-idiot, I dont know how to unlock the bluetooth function of his laptop. Totally hate it and looking to find a netbook (maybe) or laptop. Wishing Comex could come a little quicker for check out for a cheaper deal.

Frankly, I'm so accustomed to use the pad that I feel uncomfortable to use an optical. Well, SL bought me a Targus mouse on the pretext that it was for me but his was going crazy and he really needed one. It was bought when he was going for his reservist and I really liked it coz it's ultra-mini. Anyway, I've decided to purchase 1 for myself from an unfamiliar brand called ATake while late night shopping in a 24-hr supermarket. Tempted to buy a reasonable price earphones coz my apple ones are losing their rubber grips.

Went to Tampines to meet SL today to pass the mooncakes that my mum makes. Yes, it's being a yearly affair that my mum makes for relatives and loved ones. BTW, hers is not the baked ones but the snow-skinned type. Believe me, you dont wanna eat after seeing the enormous amount of fats and sugars put into making the mooncakes.

Went to one of the shops and it stated 1 pair for SGD 2 and 3 pairs of earrings for SGD 5. I ended up with 3 pairs (a pair of golden ribbons, Eiffel Tower and Vivienne Westwood inspired ~ loved them)and was tempted to buy a hairband with feathers as well. But was stopped by SL and he reminded me about costly purchase of SGD 90 plus hair accessory that didnt see the sunlight.

There is an accessories shop in Orchard Cineleisure that I like to patronise whenever I'm there to catch a movie but Sherman hates it because he's sensitive to the scent from the shop. Sigh! They do have a good variety to choose but cant say much about quality. Well, there is a Chinese saying 'you pay what you get' and this sentence does hold true in some cases.

I'm on a constant outlook for those cheap watches that cost SGD 2.60 - SGD 2.80 that was manned by Chinese workers. Found one recently in Simei as I was waiting for SL to be ready. Overheard one of them gossipping about a customer who was standing there for a very long time and didnt buy. She was busy making comments while attending to me. Thought was rather inappropriate. Bought 1 not because I was complied to buy it but thought it looked nice.

After meeting SL in Simei, we proceed to go to Changi Airport's MacDonald's to get my long overdue Hello Kitty figurines and ring that reserved for me by the lovely staff over there. Later, I realised that I've a similar figurine for a certain year. Yup, SL thought it was a waste of money.

So much about being descriptive and hope you guys have enjoyed your weekend!

My Rubber Dream Shoes and Birkens

Picture by Mode.Attitude.Culture

I still in that mood of raving about my fav things in life. Sometimes, it's the simple pleasures of life that are enriching to one's fashions. I do have a mixture of 'expensive' and relative inexpensive or rather cost effective items that do wonders to my wardrobe.

One of my fav brands for shoes is Melissa while the rest of Singaporeans are rather crazy about Crocs. I have not against those slip-ins looking like Croc head. To me, I simply like Melissa as they do produce a slight tint of candy-scented shoes. It makes you feel sweet and lovely. Or rather bubble gummy!

The whole collection started with a pair of sandals or rather flip flops with crystals. I had them for 3 yrs and counting but the lifespan of the crystals is rather disappointing. The best part of these shoes and flip flops are not slippery. I always watch in fear when ladies balance themselves on their heels while walking on slippery floor especially after a downpour (my humid country has no four seasons and plentiful of rain). These shoes and flip flops seem anti-slip and I can walk with ease of not having the fear of slipping. (Pardon my poorly-taken picture, the above is my collection of shoes and the 'well-worn' flip flops.) Yes, there are in my beloved color BLACK. Melissa has several designers' collaborations such as Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania. However, the prices of the similar differs a lot and have to forgo these. Sob! The comforting part is I've a pair from Campana Brothers as I like their simplicity and texture treatment on shoes.

The other brand is Birkenstocks and have 5 pairs (approx - never keep track after 2 pairs). I love being and feeling comfortable on my lazy days coz it's just too painful to walk on heels. (There was a survey done that my countrymen enjoy wearing flip flops to everywhere.) To me, I wanna rest my feet and comfortable. I do know some women feel weird wearing flats.

Besides, a pair of Birkens are not as expensive as it used to especially some of the 'fans' order through forums. As for me, I got them from sales and sometimes, the difference in prices may be just a few dollars.

The saddest part is these above-mentioned brands are subjected to copies and these copies do not last in most cases. Some of these brands are rather reasonably priced and they do last for awhile. I guess imitation is the ultimate form of flattery to the brand and this is very sad coz I believe a good pair of shoes could really take you to places.

I luv a pair of oxfords from Melissa Joy + Alexandre Herchcovitch (I've a pair from this designer, too ~ feature on the extreme left on my picture)

Meanwhile, I'm taking my Birkens for a walk.

Ta

PS : It's still my list of favs