After much contemplation, I finally decided on what my husband's b-day gift to me should be (I realize how ridiculous that may sound) Meet the newest buddy to my bag collection:
Givenchy - Nightingale in crinkle leather
It's simple, basic, and I'm diggin' the crinkled black leather. I was entertaining the idea of a lighter colored bag but knowing how accident prone I am, I opted for the black.
Bluefly, you've come through for me again! I check this site every few months and the last time I bought a big ticket item was almost 5 yrs ago:
YSL - downtown tote in patent leather
I use it everyday now as a mini diaper bag when dropping off/picking up Zach from his nanny's. I was able to snatch both of these bags for 30% off + additional discounts found while scouring the internet. Hey, it's the little things in life that make me feel like I'm WINNING!
On a side note...Happy Friday~ My baby boy is 6 months and 1 week old already. He's becoming such a person. At times, he'll stare out the window and ponder as he lets out a big sigh. I'd love to have a glimpse into his mind..
So last week I made the horrible mistake of leaving my iphone @ a cafe. I was trying to entertain Zachary with a Pororo clip on my iphone and forgot to pack it up as I was leaving. When I went back to get it.. it was too late. Someone had snatched it up! I even tracked the punk who stole it (using the MobileMe functionality) as he was heading down 'O Farrell into the dark depths of the Tenderloin.
My blood boils every time I imagine him perusing thru my iphone and looking at pictures of Zachary or going thru my emails. I ended up remote wiping the phone that same night which in turn, prevents me from locating it. So just like that, the hunt for my iphone came to a depressing end. Hopefully, karma will get 'em one day.
After 1.5 hours of begging ATT customer service I was able to get an early extension on my contract and an affordable upgrade to the 4s. All in all, I got an incredible deal but I'm still sour about my old iphone and the case that I invested big bucks on. O well..new year --> new upgraded phone --> new case! (managed to find a 20% discount code)
If you're looking for a sleek & cool iphone case that's not too bulky I highly recommend Uncommon. They showcase several artists' designs that you can upload or you can opt for your own photo.
http://www.getuncommon.com/
my old case cover
My new one..I applied some color effects so it wouldn't look so raw!
The other day I received a nice little surprise from a friend who does PR for Tory Burch. She sent me a pair of the Eddie Patent flats in Navy (the 2nd pair that she graciously gave me after I had raved about how comfy and classic they were). I walk up to 40 mins to and fro work so a pair of comfy flats is essential to my day to day.
Patent Eddie flats in Navy
Eddie flats in Nude Leather (I've been tromping around town in these bad boys for the past year)
Also, I've been eyeing Theory's Josetta sweater for several months now so when it went on sale @ Neiman Marcus' last call I snatched it up as soon as I could! This sweater is simple in design but it makes me feel ultra feminine in it...for once :)
My husband asked me the other day what I wanted for my 30th birthday. I didn't realize that it was just a few months away and so I immediately started drumming up the perfect gift. A pair of diamond stud earrings has been on my wish list for a while now but my husband said he'd consider buying them for me as a 3rd push gift. Basically, I won't be getting them for a while~~
The next obvious choice was a new handbag..of course! The following are my top contenders:
Givenchy - Pandora in shiny black
At first, the boxy look of the Pandora bag didn't appeal to me since
the single handle makes it hang at an awkward angle but then I tried it on and
it was a different story. The bag has a casual feel to it but the shiny black leather adds a touch of cool.
Givenchy-Antigona
Givenchy-Pandora (I love the cream color but I have a tendency to throw my bags around so I need a bag that can handle some wear & tear)
Tory Burch City Messenger Bag
The Tory Burch city bag is about 1/5 the price tag of the Givenchy's so I keep telling myself it's the better overall bang for my buck. But then I realized I haven't splurged on a bag for a few years now...you only turn 30 once, right? My biggest concern is that these bags are a bit too trendy and I'll get sick of them by next year. What to do...what to do..
I've been looking for a plain statement bracelet for a while now. The one I've been eyeing is way over my budget so I was pleasantly surprised when my sister-in-law bought me one from her recent trip to Paris. It's simple, understated, and meshes well with my watch and ring. I usually prefer gold over silver but I'm starting to have a new found appreciation for the latter!
"Happiness is a small thing you nibble, sitting on the ground in the sun"
I looked into the designer and Marc Deloche is an architect turned jewelry maker. Although I have difficulty pronouncing the phrase in French (no matter how hard I try, I sound like I'm speaking Spanish!) it actually does bring me a bit of happiness everytime I look at it. Starting tomorrow, I'm probably going to be staring at it all day as I'm going back to work. My 4.5 months of maternity leave has run its course and my stomach drops every time I think about leaving Zach! Hopefully I'll get over it in a week or two...or three.
Hi all... So it's been over 6 months since my last post! Since then, Arnold and I welcomed our baby boy into the world, Zachary Chong. He's just over 4 months now and I still can't believe I'm a mommy. I go back to work in a week and I'm going to miss this smiling face so much!
@ Carmel-By-Sea
We just got back from an overnight trip to Carmel-by-Sea. We like to getaway to this lovely town once a year and we hope to continue the tradition with Zachary. Recently I was able to sneak in a bit of retail therapy. I've been looking for a fur vest for a few years now and I found one at Ella Moss (Arabella fur vest). The back is a knitted vest to provide more of a casual look. We also stopped by Anthropologie and picked up this striped turtle neck from DemyLee. I just discovered this Korean designer a few months ago and I'm in love with her line. Now that I'm slowwwllly losing my pregnancy weight my shopping itch is back in full swing!
This weekend was good times all around. My friends threw me an intimate baby shower and was even able to cater the menu with my gestational diabetes in mind. I loved the decor, theme and of course the games!
Arnold and I also celebrated our 2nd year anniversary this weekend at Gary Danko, a premier restaurant in the city that I've wanted to check out for several years now. We decided to give each other budget-friendly gifts for our anniversary so I decided to do some retail therapy before my baby made his debut. Luckily several stores are currently having HUGE sales so I was able to score some goodies.
Parker Top + my new Tory Burch clutch (gift from my friend who does PR for T. Burch)
with C &S, the Hostesses w/ the Mostesses!
You can't really see my necklace but I just got this from All Saints on sale and I love it!
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