The one that got away

Have you ever hesitated to buy a bag ?
Or procrastinate, to be exact ?

Because somehow you thought that there might be a better bag or better deal waiting just around the corner?
Then forgotten about it for several months as you get busy with work, bla bla bla ?

But after a while it kept crawling back in your head and you ended up thinking about it over and over again ?
Especially after you got some spare cash in your bank account and itching to get a new bag ?

And then when you finalllyyyyy made up your mind to buy it, you found out that it is no longer available ?
No longer available in the sense that not even on Ebay or Bonanzle or Craiglist ?

It's like the dinosaurs !!
It has been extinct !!
No where to be found !!
Ever again !!
huwaaaaaaa... I'm crying my eyeballs out for this ! 

Presenting, the one that got away from me..
Coach Camel Patent Leather Hailey, Style # 14323

So, tell me, what's yours that got away?

Let me know, perhaps it can make me feel much better.. sob.. sob..

A Friendly Reminder..

..dedicated for my fellow Malaysian-citizenship friends and relatives..

(picture googled from the net)

The due date for tax declaration for year 2009 is on 30th April 2010..

Yes, only 2 more days left..

Hmm.. suspected it's gonna be very congested online..

So, if u haven't done it yet, then take my advice, do it after midnight.. 

Just like me and hubby..

Finished ours at 2.40am..

It's not difficult at all.. 

Absolutely easy and straight forward..

It's just that we love doing it at the very last minute! haha!

Going to Tokio for free!

Not Tokyo, but TOKIO!
Yes, I'm talking about the group band, TOKIO HOTEL.

If you are not aware of the current music news, never fear, coz I am here to educate you.
Well, am educating myself too, to be exact!
I had no idea of this TOKIO HOTEL, until my sister kept ohh-aahhing over the fact that the group is coming to perform here in Malaysia.

Here's some facts I learned from the Sun Daily News and Wikipedia ; 

• Tokio Hotel is a German pop-rock-band founded in Magdeburg, Germany in year 2001, as just an underground local band there, with and un-released demo CD titled Devilish
• Their 1st album released in 2005 titled Schrei (it means Scream in English), followed by their 2nd album which was also in Deutsch, titled Zimmer 483 (means Room 483) in year 2007

• They released their first English album late 2007 with surprisingly the same title as their first album, but in English language, Scream.. and followed by another English album last year, 2009, titled Humanoid

(all album cover pics googled from the net)

• The band member consists of singer Bill Kaulitz and his identical twin brother Tom Kaulitz as guitarist, drummer Gustav Schäfer and Georg Listing as the bassist.
• They're going to perform live in Malaysia, in a few more days, this upcoming May 1st at 1Utama Shopping Complex, exclusively presented by Universal Music Malaysia in partnership with TM.

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And the best part is that...

..I got two free tickets for it ! 

Woottt! Wooott!!

p/s: thank you very much to my buddy, SR !! muahsss!!

"Te Miro A Ti"

(picture googled from the net)

I'm head over heels for this song..
It's by Miley Cyrus, AND David Bisbal.
Yeah, I know, there's a version only by Miley, but I saw this version first, and instantly fell in love with it, with the powerful voice of David Bisbal to be exact, though..

Here's the video clip..


And in case you're wondering, here's the lyrics;

(TE MIRO A TI by MILEY CYRUS ft. DAVID BISBAL)
Everybody needs inspiration
Everybody needs a song
Beautiful melody, when the nights so long
Cause there is no guarantee

(chorus)
That this life is easy (Yeah)
When my world is falling apart,
when there is no light to break up the dark
That’s when I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Te miro a tí

(chorus)
When the waves are flooding the shore
and I can’t find my way home anymore
That’s when I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Te miro a tí

(MILEY CYRUS)
When I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Sólo en tus ojos
Veo la verdad
Me quieres tal como soy
Como el viento ama el mar
Besándolo al pasar

(chorus)
I’m not alone (Yeah)
When my world is falling apart,
when there is no light to break up the dark
That’s when I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Te miro a tí

(chorus)
When the waves are flooding the shore
and I
can’t find my way home anymore
That’s when I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Te miro a tí

(MILEY CYRUS)
You appear just like a dream to me

(DAVID BISBAL)
Tu luz, cada color que hay en tí

(MILEY CYRUS)
Over me

(DAVID BISBAL)
Sobre mí

(MILEY CYRUS)
Every breath that I breathe

(chorus)
Don’t you know you’re beautiful (Yeah, Yeah)
When the waves are flooding the shore
and I can’t find my way home anymore
That’s when I look at you

(DAVID BISBAL)
Te miro a tí

(MILEY CYRUS)
I look at you
You appear just like a dream to me...

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(lyrics googled from the net, clip from youtube)

Reunited.. and it feels so good..

Once upon a time, somewhere in year 2006 to be exact, I have bought this "look-a-like" at Batu Feringhi, Penang..

Yes, I bought a fake one, for RM90.. 

Not that cheap for a fake Coach either, if you ask me..

I admit, I bought a counterfeit handbag, but this was my first and until today, it was the last one too. 

During that time, I was not really into bags yet and was just passing  by the crowded night market there.

Then I saw it hanging by the side walk.

I bought it because I loved the design.

Initially, I didn't know it was an imitation because I had never seen it in real life yet.

Most probably because I had not step foot into any Coach boutique at that particular era.

Also, the bag only comes with one thing that showed the brand, which was a silver metal hangtag attached to the strap.  

There was not a single brand name seen printed on the outside nor on the interior label.

But my sister knew it was a Coach because she has seen it on some fashion magazine at that time.

Anyway, it was nothing to be proud of, as it was easily damaged due to it being a fake.

The interior zip was broken after 4 days of me zipping/ unzipping it.

The strap sealant started to peeled out after two weeks.

Which resulted it be thrown into the dustbin after less than 2 months.

I have forgotten about it over the years, until recently, I stumbled upon it on the eVIL-bay.

I just had to have it!

And rekindled the love I once had.

No doubt, this time, it's simply surreal.

The leather, is thicker.

The flower patch, is for real an art.

For me, it is breathtakingly beautiful!

Presenting, my love at first sight.. Coach Spring 2006 Poppy White Gallery Tote, style # 9244

with a kick-a$$ lining!

 

In case you're wondering, here are some features of the bag

• Fabulous lightweight Coach white leather tote with suede and leather Poppy flower patchwork combo.
• Side pockets with Goldtone Turnlock Closures
• Stunning RED fabric lining! (this surprises me because never before Coach made a bag with this shade of red lining!)
• Large Interior zip pocket
• Two Cellphone/multifunction pockets
• D-Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob
• Matching Coach white leather hang-tag
• Size 12" (L) x 9" (H) x 4" (W)
• Zip-top closure with leather zipper pull (It's a break-away zip to be exact, meaning that the zip completely detached at the far-most-end.. seriously, I am not a fan of this type of zip because it's difficult for me to zip the bag as I need both hands to lock in the zip, but I made my exception specially for this tote)
• 17" double strap that gives approximately 8.5" drop which oh gosh how I am wishing it would be longer!! Yes, I can shoulder carry it but if I load the tote up, it can get uncomfortable because it's too near to the armpit and make my arm stuck out like Arnold Schwarzenegger.  And speaking of him, I don't think he can fit his arm to shoulder carry this either.. not that he will anyways.. LOL

Just for size comparison, I'm 5ft 3inches tall..

Deliciously yummy..

Its name speaks for itself..

Seriously..even the fried mushroom is a to-die-for starter..

The kid's all time dish, Carbonara Spaghettini.

My favourite, the classic ceaser salad.

 My sister's pick, Spicy Seafood Speghettini..

 My sister-in-law's choice was quite similar too, Spicy Crabmeat Linguini..

While both mom's preferred the traditional meal..

Nyonya Curry Laksa (Mee) for my mom..

and Nasi Kerabu with Ayam Percik (Flavoured Rice and Chicken) for my mom-in-law..

I believe this to be the perfect spot for family gathering..

As it has numerous type of cuisine to fit our variety of tastes..

From the Classic Beef Lasagne.. to this new twist Iced Peach Tea..

But whatever our preference were, we all 100% agreed to this!

Chocolicious Sundae with Fresh Strawberries.. yummy..

Pampering Mommy... and kids too !

Just to make my dear girlfriends jealous..

..here's my pampering getaway last weekend..

..located at Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

 ..yes, I will travel this far, just to get the body massage..

 ..and traditional herbal lulur (scrub) bath too..

..and yes, the kids love to tag along too.. 

..as they get to play with the sand..

..on the beautiful beach behind the spa..

Eye Spy Red..

Got it!
I'm doing my little happy dance with cheesy smile plastered on my face!
Happy! Happy! Happy!!

I won these on ebay for fabulous deals!
Drum roll please.... presenting.. ta-daaaa!!!

Louis Vuitton Gina Sunglasses in Pomme

Check out the sexy curves handle.. phewwiittt!

.. and this is how it looks like, on me..

 

So, what do you think? Is this o.k? 

Or does it look too huge for me?

Or too much red to handle?

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Hmm.. and why is that I think hubby wears it better?

My nightime action...

When both the kids have gone to sleep,

And dishes have been washed.

With clothes neatly folded,

And stored in the closet.

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Happy to see the toys were well kept,

Now, it looks more like a home.

The night was still early,

And we're not yet sleepy.

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The desire was building up,

Can't control the feeling any longer.

Fire's burning, excitement rising,

Felt like exploding.

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Ahhhhh... pure satisfaction,

Even more as our skin touched.

We looked at each other,

Oh how I love the leather.

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YESSSS!!

They're officially together!!

Yeay!! 

Oh gosh! FINALLY!!!

Seriously, it's been like forever!

This is the most awaited moment for all Bartowski fan!

(call me cheesy! I don't care! hahaha)

Hip Hip Hoorayyy!!

p/s: incase you're clueless, click here!

Red, is my new obsession

She's here!
Ta-daaaa!!!
My Coach Large Leather Chilli Carly, style # 10616

And that makes three of them, plus the White and Black leather Carly that are currently in my collection!
As you know Carly is my all time favourite Coach design, and since I'm always searching for the perfect shade of red bag, this Chilli Red was indeed a dream come true for me!

Although, these two have also crossed my mind before.. gosh.. these bag-addiction sometimes give me headaches! *wink*

Louis Vuitton Pomme Alma MM

 

Louis Vuitton Pomme Roxbury Drive

 

and this newly released Louis Vuitton Pomme Brea PM

 

ohhhh and not forgetting this one for the rocker-bicker-chic look!

Balenciaga City Red Theatre

(pics googled from the net)

Woman on top?

finalllyyyyyyyy !!!!
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...after 7 years...
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...I did it...
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...it's absolutely tiring...
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...but soooo damn worth it !!
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he he he :)
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Yeay, I got the promotion !
pssttt...what were you thinking, huh? *wink*