Chanel Booties n' Chloe Tall Boots!

I had two new show acquisitions this month.

One is Chanel mesh booties and the other one is Chloe's gray/taupe/purple tall boots.

The golden bangles are gifts from NM.

I believe I can stay away from searching for the perfect Chloe's short and tall boots for couple years as I got both of them!!! Hooray!!

Dark brown Chloe boots.

It is such a beautiful color, both me and Isabel think it has gray, taupe and a tint of purple tone on them.


I love how Chloe's boots snuggled all around my feet!!


I always admire the casual chic look of Chloe's boots.


New version of squared "C" buckles on Chloe boots!!

Today is Saturday and I went to my acting class in SF city. I wore my Chanel booties and no surprises I got compliments for the booties from my classmates. :) I don't think no one could ever stop noticing this beauty. :)

I, as usual, asked my classmates and the teacher, Mr. Greg, for their pictures. They are so confused at the beginning that why do I always have that big camera around and what I would to do w/ their photos afterward. haha... I told them, the pic. is just for fun, for life, for keeping a glimpse of great memory of everything on my blog!!!!!

Lila is one of the most beautiful girls in my class!!
She is the only girl I know who can pull off a red eye shadow gorgeously!!!!


My acting class teacher, Mr. Greg, is having his yummy pasta! lol
Our class session is from 11 Am to 2 PM so we all had to bring something to eat.

For this booties, I did both pedicure and medicare for a proper modeling of them. :P

1. Top:
J Crew distressed gold tank
Tsesay coral cross front knit dress
2. Shoes:
Chanel 09 bow w/ mesh booties
3. Bag:
Lanvin leopard happy sac 08
4. Accessory:

• mini brass disc necklace
• Hermes Nomad watch w/ orange belt
• black studded belt
• Gold mesh bangles

Pardon there couple bruises on my legs as I am quite active w/ my kids and I seem to have bruises easily!! Oh, that explains why I had my spider vein surgery!! :P


My friend, Cathy, asked me to take couple more pictures of this booties.
There you go, Cathy!




I guess after the acting class, I totally opened up myself...... a little,...for this sultry shot!! hehe...

Sawaditka

My lovelies, I am just posting a quick little update to let you all know that I shall be away for a month as I am flying to Thailand tomorrow in search of adventure. I have been once before in 2005, so when I was given the opportunity to go again I jumped at the chance! Next to London it is my favourite place in the world (not counting the horrible tourist areas) and I am very excited to explore it again.

I am hoping that all this goes to plan as I have been very ill the past week and a half with the dreaded swine, so the past couple of days have been hectic to say the least. However, now the ugly backpacking bag is mostly packed (so little makeup I could cry!!), Maxie has been sent off to his new home (I miss him already), taxi is booked for 6.15am and I am ready to jump into bed for a few hours of much needed sleep.

I shall try to update you from Thailand when I get the chance.

Missing you all
xxx

Cash For Clunkers!: Nick Verreos reviews the Clunky Shoe Trend

Big, Bold and Clunky!Fall Foot Divas: Fall 2009 Shoes from Prada, Balenciaga and Christian Dior

It's all about SHOES! The Big ol' Clunky kind! No sexy strappy feminine things. No sir--or madam--If you are a girl who is into fashion and wants to stay a step or two, ahead of the pack, you better have at least two of these Stacked Clunky Heels. Three Words: Big, Bold and Heavy. The "F" is for FIERCE: Fendi wood-colored leather Clunky Heels

Last Fall 2009 Fashion Week in Paris, Milan, NY, Tokyo; bold, platform, thick-strapped shoes were de rigeur on the runway. And now, these shoe styles are finally hitting your local Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. One of my favorite "Couture" styles are the Fendi Platform Chunky "Sandals" (as Saks Fifth Avenue calls them!). At $775, these might be a bit steep, unless you're the girlfriend of one of those Goldman Sachs bankers who got their multi-million bonus!Black Clunky: From Bakers Shoes

But if you cannot afford those out-of-control Fendi--or Dior, or Prada Fall 2009 Couture Clunkers--then you might feed your need for Chunky Shoes at your nearby mall. Bakers is a great example of a shoe store that provides you the latest styles--translated from the runways-- at more affordable prices. Another one of my favorite shoe companies, Michael Antonio, also has reasonably-priced Clunky heels such as this gold woven detail one seen here. It is one of my favorites for sure. And this pair is only $50!!!! (I know, shut up!). If I was a girl, I would be ALL OVER that website getting my credit card out. With these, you will be "working it" at that next fashion week party, Downtown Gallery Event, or just making your flip-flopp'ed date look really short--and under-dressed!
It's All About The Shoes: Balenciaga Resort 2010 stacked platform "sandals"

These Fall 2009 designs are making their transition into Resort 2010 and Pre-Spring Collections, as seen above with the stacked clunky open-toe heels from the House of Balenciaga. I absolutely love the contrast of a sweet, feminine full mini-dress--and these absolutely OUTRAGEOUS big bold shoes.
A Shot of Color: Alexis Bledel at the Teen Choice Awards

These heels have also recently been making an appearance on the red carpet--as seen in these photos from the recent Teen Choice Awards. I love the statement both Alexis Bledel and Miss Fergie are making with their shoes. And I especially love the colors.
Purple Fergilicious: Fergie at the Teen Choice Awards

Their stylists are already jumping on the CLUNKY SHOE Bandwagon, so now, it might be a good time to head to your local Saks, Neiman's or Michael Antonio website, and get yourself a pair. Remember: Big, Bold, and Clunky!

Elf Haul & a nice surprise

I think everyone visits the Elf website quite regularly now to buy a few things because it's just too tempting when all the products cost just £1.50 each (even the Studio products cost just £3.50 each!). With such teeny tiny prices, it doesn't really matter too much if not ALL the purchases you make work out for you. I got the Shimmering Facial Whips in Persimmon and Lilac Petal coz I loved the idea of using these on cheeks and browbones as a kind of highlighter or blush. The consistency is a bit thicker than I would like and it remains a bit sticky on your face until it settles down. This I did not like. I like the colours but because they are so thick and sticky, I kinda feel like I'm wiping off some of my makeup when I apply them. The jury is out on this product until I can work out the best way to use it. I do however like the Candy Shop Lipgloss in Frosting Fanatic...it smells like cotton candy and it's like a shimmery peach colour, I have worn it alone and over lipstick and I really like the effect it gives. I just see it as a cheap and cheerful product and I love the retro design of the sliding tin!

I also got three nail polishes (I have too many already but at £1.50, who could say no???). I got Coral and Royal Purple for my toenails and the light pink will be a nice subtle colour for my fingernails. I prefer not too wear dark or bright colours on my nails, I just prefer the cleaner look of having a french manicure or nice subtle sheen to them. I think everyone has their own preference regarding nail polish though. The polishes do need a couple of coats for the colour to really show up the way you would want it too but I'm actually impressed with these and I will definitely go back for more colours. I love the plastic rim around the top of the bottle with the drips, it's a quirky design idea.

I got a metallic silver makeup bag to replace the one that got ruined by an exploded face powder...hate it when that happens! I also got an eyeshadow brush which I am so impressed with. It's soft but firm enough to pick up lots of eyeshadow, it blends well and it's amazing value for money. I will be going back to try more of their brushes after this diamond find! The waterproof eyeliners? Hmmm, not so impressed by them, in fact the Coffee and Black shaed were downright rubbish. You will see from the swatches that the two stripes nearest the right are supposed to be black and brown! The pigmentation is awful and I was so disappointed by these, I just chucked them in the bin! The midnight one, which is a dark navy is reasonable so I have decided to keep that and see how I get on with it.

The Brightening Eyeliner in Gilded looks quite nice but it's been outshone by the 17 gold eye pencil in my last haul which was a nicer shade and more pigmented. The Eyeliner and Shadiow Stick in Smoke and Black looks very nice and I'm looking forward to creating a subtle smokey eye with this. The shadow goes on very creamy and the liner is reasonable pigmented so I will have a go at using this soon and see what I think.

And lastly, while at work yesterday, I got a call to say that my mum was in reception. Off I trotted wondering why my mum had unexpectedly turned up. I walked around the corner and there's my mum's beaming face, throwing her arms around me (in usual style) she exclaimed that she was shopping and saw something that made her think of me. My mum does this occasionally, just randomely buys me clothes and I love it when she does because she knows exactly what I will like. She got me the skirt above and I love it! It's a gorgeous turqouise floral design skirt with a black elasticated waist and a cheeky little panel of leopard print. It totally made my day!

Always Classic - Black & White!!

Be a smart consumer is very important!!

Then, be a smart AND fabulous girl in this downtime economic is another important thing!!

Me?

I am up to a smart, fabulous and intuitive MOM to myself and to all my mommy friends around me!!!

Here is what I'd like to share w/ you.

I am so happy to hear my mommy friend, Pei, told me that she loses some weight over the past couple weeks. She said probably it is not that obvious for me to tell that she had lost weight. For me, how many pounds that she dropped is not that significant neither. Don't get me wrong, lose weight is not the point. What I want to praise here is her cheerful voice when she told me all about it. It happens when she browses through our old yet looking so young photos from at least 5 years ago the other day. Back then, she was way thin and I was pregnant w/ fuller and round face. lol She said that she didn't remember that I was ever that "round". haha.... And she loves how she looked before. Finally, she put the thoughts of having kids and still looking fabulous into action!!! :) I don't know exactly how she lost her weight but a turning point is def. a good start for her. :) I am happy for her as she feels great about herself and I am glad I had a good influence on her.

Everyone needs good friends and especially moms need supports after having a family and kids all that along the course!!!

So, what does it to do w/ smart consumer? Ah~~ Black and white!!

When I exhausted all my thoughts trying to put colored clothes together but still couldn't struck out a style to make a awe, I dug out my everything pure black and white and put them together. Then I realize they are indeed classic, gorgeous and effortlessly stylish!!!! :) That just remind myself, do invest clothes on black and white, whether it be a black sheath or just a simple white tank, they are supposed to be a wardrobe staple. *[*

Yesterday, I volunteered again to babysit my pal, Judy's son. We went to SF city to pick up my Chloe boots in Bloomingdale, had a lunch at Nordi. and went to SF zoo.
I originally planned to take kids to Jewish contemporary museum next to Nordstrom but they closed on Wed. What a bummer!! lol


1. TOP:

• Stella McCartney sequins tank
• BCBG gray tank underneath

2. Bottom:
BCBG white trousers
3. Shoes:
LV suhali off-white sling back heels (change to slippers in the zoo)
4. Accessory:

• sapphires rings and earrings
• Chanel matte white reissue 227 09
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Today (Thursday)

Day out w/ kids at Santana Row today.


Judy is w/ me and took my pic. today.

I got my dream heels "Chanel 09 white mesh w/ bows botties".

1. Top:

• American Apparel white tank
• Elisabeth & James white blazer w/ ruched sleeves

2. Bottom:
liquid high waist shorts
3. Shoes:
Chanel 09 booties
4. Accessory:

• Chanel 08 s/s 3 pink camellia necklace w/ gold trim
• Chanel 09 black caviar mini flap
• BaTucada black eco plastic bracelet
• croc emboss w/ bow belt (from URBN)