Still Oct Photo-A-Day effort

Let's continue.

Day 8 "Angle"
Triangle is my favourite angle.  What's yours?
Hahaha.. just trying to take this baby out for a breather.
It's the Louis Vuitton Watercolour Aquarelle Speedy 30 in White.
I really do not have the courage to handle vachetta leather.. Sigh.. :(

Day 9 "Red"
Or famously known as Pomme D'Amour..
oh sounds soooo romantic isn't it?
My favourite shades of red ever!
From the Louis Vuitton Vernis collection, these are the Sarah Wallet and the Cles Key Pouch.

Day 10 "Emotion"
This is genuinely happy feeling for my baby, as bathing like a princess is her ultimate favourite activity!

Day 11 "Something close up"
And what better way than to capture this Coach Crocodile Embossed Maggie Ink texture for this day theme.

Day 12 "On the table"
Is what I have prepared for my mom!
Breakfast in bed.
Homemade pancake with butter, maple syrup and honey as dipped choices and hot nescafe on the side.
Mom's birthday was on the 11th October.
Of course, we had the celebration later the weekend but this was the least I could do before rushing off to work.

Day 13 "Landscape"
Love this view overlooking from the open area outside the Kuala Lumpur National Mosque.

Day 14 "Makes you laugh"
And drives all the worries away..
Remind me to focus more on spending quality time with my family.

Day 15 "Dinnertime"
Yes, I know, I'm a bad mother..
but what can I say when all that he wanted was a milk shake with whipped cream on top?
Yeah, coincidentally, we do always have whipped cream in the fridge.
And yes, strawberries too.. LOL

Day 16 "Something you wrote"
Seriously, writing is no longer something I do on regular basis.
It's always jotting down notes on laptop or notepad inside the iphone.
But sometimes, scribbling it down does help to have the clear understanding.
Conclusion, I think my handwriting is getting uglier.. hmm..

That's all for now.
Will be back for more!

A Photo A Day

Oh I sooo am missing my blog.
I used to sometimes spent time reading my own entry.
Because it holds so much memories.
But my life currently is way too hectic, that I hardly even have the "me" time anymore.
Then again, I'd rather sacrifice that, to spent the time with my kiddos, of course.

Been introduced by an old friend to this, which I find it relatively fun.
This could take my mind of work for a while and well, at least now, it can become my current hobby.
It's from fatmumslim.com.au.
Just a list of photo challenge to put on the Instagram.

I started with Day 1 "where you stood" with this picture of me sitting in the car, on my way to work.
Well, to be exact it's a picture of my Louis Vuitton Mirage Speedy next to my feet wearing Clarks black patent leather sandals.

My Day 2 "lunchtime" was a picture of my Avent breastpump kit.
Yeah, my lunch hours are usually boring.
Me and my commitment to fully breastfeed my baby, Aishah.

Next, I was soo keen to put on something spectacular for my Day 3 "this happened today" challenge.
I've been waiting for something weird or great to happen so I can share it.
But unfortunately, the day was terrible.
I got pissed off and annoyed at so many people at work, even got angry at my boss.
Got way too busy attending more meetings than a person could handle.
Was going from one building to another, and answering one phone call to the next.

Which then I realised why I felt super hungry by lunch time.
I actually had skipped my breakfast.
So, I ended up with a hefty roasted chicken and cleaned the plate in seconds!
Which then, that's my Day 3 pics.

Ahh.. yummy..

And they said that we eat when we're stress!

It's just hungry, really.

Pfffttt !

Wordless Wednesday : Noir is Black is Noir

Wordless Wednesday : Playing dress up !

Say NO to Saggy LV Speedy..

..when you have HippieGal base shaper!
I almost forgot that I actually made a review on the purseforum, a year ago, until a friend recently asked me about my Speedy base shaper.
So I thought maybe I should just post it here in my blog.

The reason for this review was to share information regarding this HippieGal base shaper, made special for Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag.
My thread was in the Louis Vuitton subforum, dedicated for all the LV Speedy lovers/ seekers worldwide.
Just to get that clear because I have no intention to boost or whatsoever, so, if you're feeling annoyed with this, so, beat it!

Having said that, let's get started, shall we.

Here is the Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 25, which I recently bought for my mom's birthday.

I am very picky and fussy about bags, and Speedy is no exception.
I initially fallen for Speedy due to the boxy looks of it, and knowing that I inherited this 'picky' genes from my mom, I was sure that she would prefer the same look too.
So, I bought the HippieGal base shaper size 25 before handing over this LV to her.

It successfully gave the structured look to the Speedy, besides adding more interior compartments for better organization.

I have 3 LV Speedy.
(Yeah, you should know by now that from my collection of Coach Sabrina and Coach Poppy Pocket Hobo, that I tend to get the bags design that I like, in multiples)
The Watercolour Aquarelle White 35, Mirage Noir 30 and Sprouse Roses 30.
And I bought both sizes of HippieGal base shaper to suit them all.

Here's the Louis Vuitton Watercolour Aquarelle White Speedy 35, fully loaded with my usual stuffs and without the base shaper inside.
Look at how ugly the uneven sagging.

I stuffed her up with the beige coloured HippieGal base shaper size 35.
If you go to the HippieGal website, you will not see base shaper size 35 for sale.
This is because it is not as in demand as others sizes.
But have no fear, coz Sutanya (the maker) will make it for you immediately, upon request.

Enabling the Speedy 35 to transform to a beautifully shaped swan!

Next, is the Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Roses Speedy 30, fully loaded with my usual stuffs, without the HippieGal base shaper inside.

I choose the red HippieGal base shaper just for the dramatic look.. bwahahha
Oh by the way, the HippieGal base shaper comes in red, black, brown, khaki/ beige and white.

Completely loving the speedy look inside and out!

Now, this comes the tricky part.
Louis Vuitton Mirage Noir 30, as I mentioned before here, this Speedy has a thicker canvas layer compared to other LV Speedy.
Hence, although it is the size 30, the HippieGal base shaper size 30 cannot fit inside it.
Behold, the over-flowing HippieGal.

Since I also have the base shaper size 25, I thought I might give it a squeeze inside the Mirage Noir 30.
It fits, but create an inch loose gap on the interior portion.

No worries here.
Seriously, the Mirage Noir 30 is thick enough, it can really stay in its shape as by herself, without any base shaper.

That's all about HippieGal base shaper.
I am not affiliated to it in any way.
Just doing a community service here..
(Although it'd be great if I got paid too.. bwahahha )

Hope this helps.

Smelling the Roses

What is the better way than to wake up in the morning to the sweet smell of roses?
Going out with the Speedy Roses, of course!
Bwahahahhaa...

Ok, sorry.. that was not as funny as I thought it would be.
Anyway, this is my 3rd Louis Vuitton purchase, which is the Stephen Sprouse Rose Monogram Speedy 30.
This Rose Speedy was part of the Sprouse Collection for Spring 2009, a tribute by Louis Vuitton to Stephen Sprouse..

Hubby took this picture while facing the large glass window at the airport, making everybody looked dark and of course it was a spoilt picture as he forgot to adjust the iso, but this made me realised that the roses did glow-in-the-dark!
Absolutely aaahhhmeehhzzzing!!

Due to that, I then googled to find out that the prints actually has fluorescent rose pattern that is screen printed through 15 frames, which was said to be the late Stephen Sprouse’s brush painting style.  Just for the record, yes, he's been long dead (year 2004) but his legacy still stands tall until this very day, especially with Marc Jacobs bringing it (his design) back to life.

Stephen Sprouse used Dayglo, which is a tradename for these sort of paints that is also known as Blacklight paint, using blacklight-reactive ink that glows under an ultraviolet light.  Don't need to crack your brains to understand it, because the term is actually fluorescent paint!


And yeah, just like irene-alia, it matches gorgeously too with the Louis Vuitton Rose Pop Vernis Cles (which for the record, bought much later than this).

My 2nd LVoer

It's not that long after I received my 1st Louis Vuitton, the Watercolour Aquarelle Speedy 35 in White, that I realised I have been hypnotised by the LV spell!
Note to self (and to everybody else), there's no such thing as one and only LV.
You will be so enchanted by it.
It's addictive!
You will crave for more!
You will get the itching feeling to hunt for more and more and more!
So, what can a damsel in distress like myself do, to satisfy my desire?
I loose control as soon as I spot this beauty, she's the opposite colour of my 1st LV.
Which was of course, again, the blame (partly) if I may add, also goes to ladyverde..*wink*

Anyway, presenting, my 2nd Louis Vuitton, Mirage Noir Speedy 30, dress-up with the Coach Red Patent Leather Apple charm.

This speedy features is very similar to any other Louis Vuitton Speedy 30, but in case you're wondering, here's what it is all about;

• Speedy 30 means that the length size is 30cm.  Size 11.8" (L) x 8.3" (H) x 6.7" (W) 
• LV coated canvas material in Noir Mirage Monogram prints, with gradual black tone effect.
• Double rounded handles and trimmings in Noir (black) patent leather.
• Zip top closure with matching leather zipper pull. 
• Single interior slip pocket
• Leather leaf tab on both sides with one side for LV padlock attachment. 
• It comes complete with an LV lock with 2 keys, and the LV dustbag. 
• Black alcantra lining (suede)

If you can see from the picture, the monogram pattern gradually fades the closer it gets to the top part of the bag.  Yes, this is real, your eyes are not playing tricks on you.  This process in photography is known as degrade, but just for the record, I've done nothing while taking this picture!
This Louis Vuitton Fall 2007 Limited Edition Release, Speedy Monogram canvas was designed by Marc Jacobs, and echoed the work of the Dutch Painter, Johannes Vermeer in providing the degrading effect.

The black alcantra interior lining also creates an interesting result.  It makes the bag much thicker than other speedies, thus gives more sturdy structure to it. You don't need a base shaper for this speedy because it can hold its shape well enough.  The drawback for it being thick is that unlike other speedies, you are advised not to fold it when keeping because the thick canvas might leave permanent fold-marks.
Any LV speedy can be folded flat when not in use (and is very safe to do so, rest assured!), but due to Mirage thick canvas, although it is possible, it's not advisable.

 

So there you have it..
I'll be back soon with my *gulp* 3rd LV damages.. bwahahhaa..

Bonding In Pinkness

I just realised that it has been some time since I last talked about my flame for Louis Vuitton.

Well, part of it because I don't carry my LV to work, as much as I carry my Coach, daily.

I only took it out to play on weekends.

Remind me to blog about my 2nd LVoer later, but for now, I just want to share this cute LV accessory.

It took me months to locate this because this colour really was a limited seasonal release (which I just discovered about it) and yeah, again, I'm blaming irene-alia for this!

She blogged about it, and drove me nuts, instantly!

I really must stay away from her blog, but gosh, it's easier said than done :p

Anyway, I managed to get this from Flo in Singapore.

Introducing, the Louis Vuitton Vernis Rose Pop Cles.

It actually is about the same size as the iPhone but unfortunately iPhone can't fit inside it because of the shorter zip opening.

But look at how perfect fit it is to my Sony Z610i

Ok, yeah, so, I know, besides for the handphone, I can use it as a coin purse, card case, thumb-drive keeper, and it can even keep up to 3-standard sized lipstick too.

In case you're wondering, here are some description of it taken from the LV website;

• Categorised as Small Leather Goods > Card and Key holder
• Discreetly embossed Monogram Vernis leather, leather lining and golden brass pieces
• Size 5.1" (L) x 3.5" (H) x 0.8" (W)
• Zipper closure
• Louis Vuitton signature plate
• Pocket on the back to hold cards
• Golden brass hook to hang keys or to use as a bag charm on Louis Vuitton bags

Which that's exactly what I have in mind..

.. and I'm gonna leave it like this, as I believe it gorgeously compliments the Aquarelle prints, don't cha think? 

Richard Prince must be so proud of me.. hehehe..

How did my LV flame ignited?

It started off with this thread on tpf coach subforum about which Coach bag in your collection considered to be most rare.. It was supposed to be a Coach thread, nothing related to LV, until yenanh00 listed her rare collections including the LV Watercolour Aquarelle White Speedy 35!

I was instantly smitten by it!
It was like love at first sight!
My first question was, when the hell did LV made such prints in those colours?
I thought LV only make monogram brown speedy!

So from that 21st July 2009, I started lurking in the LV sub forum and googling about LV collections, until I found out that LV do make limited edition speedies almost every season/ year and this Watercolour Aquarelle was from the Richard Prince collaboration Spring/ Summer 2008. (Just for knowledge sharing, Watercolour Aquarelle prints was released in two colours, white and dark brown)

And that was the beginning of my burning desire for LV.
Thanks to euphoria junction, I managed to get it by December 2009.

Presenting my very 1st Louis Vuitton, Watercolour Aquarelle Speedy 35, dress-up with the Coach Poppy Scribble Flower charm.

Here are the features of the bag, just for your knowledge;

• Speedy 35 means that the length size is 35cm.  Size 13.8" (L) x 9" (H) x 7.1" (W) 
• LV coated canvas material in Multicolour Monogram Watercolour prints, with double rounded handles and trimmings in natural cowhide leather, best known as vachetta.
• Zip top closure with matching leather zipper pull. 
• Single interior slip pocket
• D-ring to clip an accessory or keyfob
• Leather leaf tab on both sides with one side for LV padlock attachment. 
• It comes complete with an LV lock with 2 keys, and the LV dustbag.

Since the damaged has been done, better just go with the flow and embrace in it.. stay tuned for more LV posts to come! bwahahhaha (that's me trying to do the evil laugh!)

p/s: As a note, LV speedy is meant for handheld, and elbow carry only.  The handle has very small drop length and you must have a stick thin arm to enable it for shoulder carry - it is possible though, believe me, check out picture of Heidi's friend below..