Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Biggest Purchase for 2011 and Batam
Presenting the bag which I have longed for so long. Have mentioned to some frenz that I wanted to get a Miu Miu bag since last year. But in the end, I got the purple ribbon Gucci bag instead because I just dun fancy paying more than 2k for a bag.
Happened to chance upon this Miu Miu bag at Reebonz. They have this mobile truck/lorry that goes around S'pore showcasing the branded bags that they are selling. It is said that they are able to sell the bags at a cheaper price than retail shops as those are past season. It doesn't really matter to me cos this design is pretty classic. Furthermore, I like this color which I am unable to get at the store currently cos it's off the shelf alr. Best of all, I was able to save more than $400 and my most exp bag still does not exceed 2k.
It will save me a trip to the Prada outlet in HK next month too. I actually intend to go there scout for this bag but heard alot of unfavorable stuffs. My colls told me they couldn't find anything nice for the times that they have gone there and always ended up with disappointment.
Anyway, Batam trip was so-so. This was the one and only pic tat I took there. Our first stop at Guan Yin temple which is facing S'pore. Imagine we could see MBS from that angle! Nothing interesting subsequently. The tour guide took us to some shops selling dry food products and kueh lapis. We had seafood lunch at 933 which we have already gone there on our own previously. We also dropped by some factory outlet selling alot of branded polo tees. Alot of ppl went for Ralph Lauren which I tot was still abit pricey for outlet stores and too common. Hence, we bought ourselves Burberry polo tee instead. I like the checks on the collar and down the buttons row.
++ MarryMango at 10:17 PM.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Mid June Update
So fast, I juz realised that almost half a year is gone again. Made up my mind and decided that I shall strive to work hard till next year. If no promotion next year, then I shall say Sayonara to my comp and look elsewhere for AVP position.Going Batam for a short wkend getaway. Looking fwd to the massage alr. But we only changed $50 each. Hope the $$ is sufficient since seafood lunch and massage are already included in the tour package...
++ MarryMango at 4:56 PM.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Sweet Little Treats
Must blog about these sweet little treats from my colls cos I got sweet tooth.
Customised cookies from Yoke bakery. U can find it online. I tot it was a case of look nice but doesn't taste good pastry. But I really like the choc chips cookies and butter cookie.
A little something from Flor Patisserie below...
Some mango tart/pie. I dunno how to describe but the crust and filling was extremely nice. Tasted like a piece of heaven. It's a really nice creation by the chef and one of the best sellers. I wouldn't have normally bought myself such pastry cos I dun bear to pay so much for such a small pastry. Ppl who noe me, noe tat I rather spend on tangible items rather than food. Thanks to my coll who treated us, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten to try...
Anyway, it's pay day today!! My bank account has hit 6 digits with the recent bonus payout. Yippie! Another goal achieved this year...
++ MarryMango at 11:31 AM.
Monday, June 06, 2011
2 Great movie reviews
Before I forget, I think I better blog about the 2 great movies that I have watched recently.
Kung Fu Panda in 3D. Some ppl told me not to catch it in 3D so as not to be bashed so up close and personal. Haha silly comment I tot. It was shiok watching in 3D once again. This time the story goes back to Po's history of how he came about. And he continues to defeat the evil/enemy along with the Furious 5.
Hangover Part 2. Another buddy is getting married and the same scenario happened with the wolfpack drunk and totally forgotten about wat happened the previous night. This time, the movie was filmed in Thailand. Surfice to say, it was another humorous show. Oh and I'm proud to mention that I have been to Lebuar, the posh hotel where 1 of the scenes was filmed :)
++ MarryMango at 3:25 PM.
Saturday, June 04, 2011
GSS'11
Dropped by Orchard yesterday for the GSS. I prefer shopping on wkdays cos it's super packed during wkends and I dun fancy having to snatch good bargains with so many other ppl.
Guess heels at 30% off. The crazy heels fetish continues. Is this a good or bad thing that I have "upgraded"and no longer look at brands like Charles and Keith? I used to say that I dun spend alot on shoes cos I prefer varieties and will juz wear for awhile then throw away. More importantly, I dun like the idea of literally stepping on ur own money (I noe of some ppl spending hundreds and thousand plus on shoes). But now I feel these slightly more branded heels are more comfortable and the designs are nicer. Haha... Anyway, I have alot more meetings these days, both internal and external. It doesn't hurt to dress up a little more. That said, I think I better limit my spending on shoes to nothing more than 200. It's definitely taking a toll on my wallet buying so many pairs these 2 mths...
I like the exquisite details and Guess logo around the side of the heels. Attention-grabbing but not too loud. But still a head-turner... (at least for me cos I knew I had to have it after setting my eyes on it)
m)phosis heels at 50% off. Ok I admit this was an impulse purchase. I tot it was such a good buy which I totally cannot resist. I also bought a m)phosis bag at 70% for my mom. Got her a MAC lipstick too. Since I can provide a better standard of living now, I dun mind buying her higher end stuffs once in awhile. But stupid me, I could have used my gift vouchers for a number of the purchases which I didn't. Realised later and can only regret...
I like how my leave was well-spent yesterday. Jap brunch/lunch at Itacho, shopped for entire afternoon then we leave town before the peak hour. Had dinner and I went for a run after coming back in the evening. Rested and did mask while I read my book. Then mahjong session followed by supper in JB late into the nite. Been hooked to MJ recently. It's my 3rd consecutive nite playing alr. I need to drop by the library today and catch up on my sleep badly. Enjoy my long wkend while I can!
++ MarryMango at 11:41 AM.
