Showing posts with label Kate Spade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kate Spade. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Online Shopping
The advent of digital technology and the accessibility of the internet has dramatically changed the life of shoppers even of those who are in the third world.
We've all heard and saw in movies how coupons are painstakingly clipped and used by homemakers to get that extra discount when shopping at drugstores, hypermarkets and the likes.
When the internet opened the possibility of buying products, services and brands that are otherwise difficult to reach, the shopping landscape improved and became so exciting -- more and more people are becoming shopaholic.
Shopping at your fingertips. With just a click on that virtual shopping cart, your shopping itch is satiated... for the moment.
I bought vacation packages like this
Grabbed a hard-to-miss yoga offer
Whimsical tapes that I haven't had the chance to use yet
Travel essentials
I bought vacation packages like this
Bought a novel and proudly pinoy made bamboo speaker
Kate Spade stuff
When you really come to think of it, the ease of internet shopping makes for a lot of closet shopaholics. Go ahead, check out your loved ones internet browsing history. You'd be amused and surprised.
Xx
Sheng
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Kate Spade Cross-body with iPad Case
Great idea to complete your weekend outfit. Ditch the bulky bags and just bring the essentials.
What is so nice about this cross-body is that it has a separate compartment for the iPad. No scratches! Or any accidents like spilled cologne, smeared lipstick, etc.
The other compartment is for your money, cards, keys, lipstick, sanitizer, and hanky. Then, voila! you're ready to strut in the mall.
What do you think? To view, click it here. You can also check it out at the Kate Spade boutiques in Rustan's, Greenbelt 3 and Rockwell Power Plant Mall.
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Sheng
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| Grove Court Jordan (USD 258) |
What do you think? To view, click it here. You can also check it out at the Kate Spade boutiques in Rustan's, Greenbelt 3 and Rockwell Power Plant Mall.
XX
Sheng
Friday, December 14, 2012
What's in your bag?
Through the years, I've noticed that working women are carrying bigger bags. Year after year, the bag gets bigger. And it doesn't help that fashion trends lean towards the outrageously over-sized totes. But is it really outrageous?
Studies have shown that carrying heavy shoulder bags causes lingering back pain. If it isn't good for one's physical condition, why then women persist on wearing one? Is this the same case with the oft-repeated caveat on wearing high heels?
This got me into thinking when I pondered on my own bag dilemma. While waiting for the elevator this morning, I was trying to think about the reasons why I have a hard time carrying my own bag. And how do I ensure that its content do not spill over. And that it does not get deformed.
Mind you, I feel sort of naked when I only tote one bag. I mean, there's the laptop bag, the lunch bag and the miscellaneous bag. Yes, you don't lug around all these stuff but hey, the walk to and from the parking to the cubicle is something. And if you decide to raid the mall after work, you catch yourself feeling a dull ache on your shoulder (where the bag is hung) after a few minutes of blissful shopping or just window-drooling.
So, I took stock of my bag's content. I realized that these are already carefully curated. Ahem.
I have been constantly taking out non-essential stuff inside my bag. It's as often as every week. Here's the curated version:
1. iPad (for note taking during meetings/to play with when bored)
2. wallet (very essential, I believe)
3. hair brush (this acca kappa brush has served me well)
4. alcohol (to sanitize one's hands)
5. fragrance spritzer (when the bath room doesn't smell very nice)
6. wet wipes
7. MiLi (there's no excuse to not having battery power)
8. lip balm (the cold temp could dry the lippy)
9. wrist bag (for quick trips to the coffee shop --this is where I place my coffee budget)
10. pochi pouch for small note pads, pen, car key, hair pins
The things that are not in the picture but I do carry with me all the time:
1. checkbook (you never know what needs to be paid)
2. pencil case (obviously for all my pens & lipstick tubes)
3. a small wallet (for bill payment)
4. coin purse
The reason they're not in the picture is because am on a holiday break and I felt it was safe to leave them behind in the car.
Today, I was dropped off by my hubby at the mall. I have a few hours to enjoy a cup of coffee and do some online stuff before my evening meeting. On my way to the cafe, I realized that my broadband stick is inside the pencil case which I purposely left in the car. Thank God for technology I was able to call and get it before he sped off to work.
See, inadvertently some things can be left behind when we struggle so much to bring as few things as possible.
Yet, when I think about it the few things I carry with me can seriously be heavy. They don't weigh like cotton, at all. And to think that I don't carry my make-up case and brushes with me. I leave them all in the car.
How then can working women avoid the long-term effect of carrying heavy loads? What about you, are you a small or big bag carrier?
Share your thoughts, please.
XX
Sheng
Studies have shown that carrying heavy shoulder bags causes lingering back pain. If it isn't good for one's physical condition, why then women persist on wearing one? Is this the same case with the oft-repeated caveat on wearing high heels?
This got me into thinking when I pondered on my own bag dilemma. While waiting for the elevator this morning, I was trying to think about the reasons why I have a hard time carrying my own bag. And how do I ensure that its content do not spill over. And that it does not get deformed.
Mind you, I feel sort of naked when I only tote one bag. I mean, there's the laptop bag, the lunch bag and the miscellaneous bag. Yes, you don't lug around all these stuff but hey, the walk to and from the parking to the cubicle is something. And if you decide to raid the mall after work, you catch yourself feeling a dull ache on your shoulder (where the bag is hung) after a few minutes of blissful shopping or just window-drooling.
So, I took stock of my bag's content. I realized that these are already carefully curated. Ahem.
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| Pared down content. |
1. iPad (for note taking during meetings/to play with when bored)
2. wallet (very essential, I believe)
3. hair brush (this acca kappa brush has served me well)
4. alcohol (to sanitize one's hands)
5. fragrance spritzer (when the bath room doesn't smell very nice)
6. wet wipes
7. MiLi (there's no excuse to not having battery power)
8. lip balm (the cold temp could dry the lippy)
9. wrist bag (for quick trips to the coffee shop --this is where I place my coffee budget)
10. pochi pouch for small note pads, pen, car key, hair pins
The things that are not in the picture but I do carry with me all the time:
1. checkbook (you never know what needs to be paid)
2. pencil case (obviously for all my pens & lipstick tubes)
3. a small wallet (for bill payment)
4. coin purse
The reason they're not in the picture is because am on a holiday break and I felt it was safe to leave them behind in the car.
Today, I was dropped off by my hubby at the mall. I have a few hours to enjoy a cup of coffee and do some online stuff before my evening meeting. On my way to the cafe, I realized that my broadband stick is inside the pencil case which I purposely left in the car. Thank God for technology I was able to call and get it before he sped off to work.
See, inadvertently some things can be left behind when we struggle so much to bring as few things as possible.
Yet, when I think about it the few things I carry with me can seriously be heavy. They don't weigh like cotton, at all. And to think that I don't carry my make-up case and brushes with me. I leave them all in the car.
How then can working women avoid the long-term effect of carrying heavy loads? What about you, are you a small or big bag carrier?
Share your thoughts, please.
XX
Sheng
Friday, November 23, 2012
Travel Companions x Kate Spade
I must confess that when it comes to bags, I'd choose Kate Spade anytime. In my previous post, I admitted that I have my dream bags, dream brands. Someday.
On any given day though, I browse through the shelves of Kate Spade, at the shops or online. So, when my good friend Mei went to New York two weeks ago, I asked her to buy me a few KS stuff. She searched high and low, nada.
We had to have an emergency skype session! Hiding my dismay, I told her that perhaps am not meant to have them. But since she's a very resourceful person, she found a way to buy the items on my wishlist online. Pronto, it got shipped to her sister's house in Oklahoma as she spent the last leg of her vacation there. Ate Christy, thank you for paying for my stash! We learned that Asian-issued credit cards aren't accepted in the US for online payment these days. Boo!
This morning, I received my smells-like-stateside Kate Spade stuff.
These two are my essentials for the next travel season. Am keeping my fingers crossed that my EENT will give me the clearance to fly, very soon.
Welcome aboard, Kates!
On any given day though, I browse through the shelves of Kate Spade, at the shops or online. So, when my good friend Mei went to New York two weeks ago, I asked her to buy me a few KS stuff. She searched high and low, nada.
We had to have an emergency skype session! Hiding my dismay, I told her that perhaps am not meant to have them. But since she's a very resourceful person, she found a way to buy the items on my wishlist online. Pronto, it got shipped to her sister's house in Oklahoma as she spent the last leg of her vacation there. Ate Christy, thank you for paying for my stash! We learned that Asian-issued credit cards aren't accepted in the US for online payment these days. Boo!
This morning, I received my smells-like-stateside Kate Spade stuff.
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| Of course, the purple color. (Apologies, I haven't taken a snap of my bag yet. This one from Kate Spade online.) |
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| Swag passport holder. Am celebrating my change in status! |
Welcome aboard, Kates!
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Barrio Girl meets Kate Spade
The barrio girl has outgrown her nondescript bags. I've always had a fascination with things pretty and dainty. In the past, I'd spot these in equally nondescript part of the malls, the city.
One thing I've proven time and again though, is that most of my purchases do not last long. I really have issues with quality because it's very frustrating. I remember about a decade ago, I was walking inside my village when I had this sensation of my left foot being extraordinarily light. Alas, the entire sole of my left shoe was a few feet away from where I stood. Needless to say, the brand has been ticked off my list... for good.
Aside from being bewildered, it was awkwardly embarrassing! From then on, I vowed to focus my energy and resources on buying quality products only.
So, I saw my progression from the local boutique variety to international brands. About six years ago, I had this black barrel/doctor's bag that got a lot of attention. It served me well.
And then, Charles and Keith came out with a woven satchel. It looked like it could rival a Bottega Veneta. I had fun and I loved it... until it became misshapen from overuse.
Not too long ago, I laid eyes on a Kate Spade bag. It was love at first bag sight. But the price was out of my range. I waited for the right time. It was a swell moment when I opened my package (had it bought in the US). Ah, kilig.
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| So pretty! |
Oh, before that I've had my affair first with my faithful and lucky wallet.
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| Never failed me. |
Months back, I was looking for a pretty iPad sleeve. My choice was a toss between a Marc Jacob's and a Kate Spade sleeve. This won.
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| Handy. And chic. |
This small collection got another entry.
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| Very functional. |
Owning these awesome Kates made me realize that my bag palate is upwardly changing. At my age and income range, the brand's price points do not break the bank... yet.
Am happy with the brand, its quality and its prettiness. Will I be acquiring other brands? Sure, I have my eye on another brand. But it's already a splurge that I can't afford right now, in the scheme of things. Priorities, priorities, priorities.
If I want a change of scenery, I have my trusty LV Neverfull. Someday, I would love to feel the texture of other coveted brands. Meantime, my love affair with Kate continues...
XX
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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