My shoe wishlist

I am a one shoe girl.

Meaning that normally I would wear one shoe until it gives way before I get another one. I live more in sandals.

After suffering from a painful Morton's toe for the past 3 months and am flat footed, I have decided to spend some money on good shoes. First I thought of fitflops but after trying them, they were not really suitable. Took me months to look around for something I liked. Not too sure if these shoes that I plan to get would alleviate my problem, but well, never try, never know. Especially when it comes to footwear, it is an individul comfort. I have NEVER spent this kind of amount on shoes..all my shoes have been RM100 and below. But I figured that I better give my feet some attention as the effects of painful and sore feet can be rather unbearable.

Birkenstock Papillio Sandals

Clarks Un Sugar (for work)

Finally a smartphone user!

It has taken years and finally I have gotten myself a smartphone.

I really can't believe that i was using that ancient Nokia phone all this time. It had hit me that it was time to upgrade when I felt embarrassed every time I had to use my old phone in public. Until at one point, I had to check my messages while my phone was in my bag!

Anyway, got this Sony Xperia L yesterday ...I didn't even bother to go bargain hunting to get the best price...which is really unusual of myself. For such an expensive item, I would normally look around here and there to check the prices first. But I guess being a handphone, I would rather get from a reputable dealer and pay probably a higher price...then those dodgy handphone stalls with really insincere salesmen.

Empire Shopping Gallery Explosion

Oh shucks! Where would I get a good selection of reasonably priced and fresh groceries now?

I would go to Jaya Grocer almost weekly. I liked their selection of vegetables and some of the food stuff were slightly cheaper than the hypermarkets.And for imported stuff...also quite reasonably priced.

According to the news, the shops would be closed to business until the source of the leak is finalised and the premise would be safe to be reopened.

I love going to the Toys R Us there too. And was even planning to bring Ally to the play gym soon. I know, I did complain once about the lifts there. But now, I don't take them anymore.

Hhhmmm...so have to look in other directions now temporarily. I guess have to settle for Carrefour for the moment.

Up up and away...

Wow... things just keep on going up.

Can't seem to be surprised each time I need to buy something.

Yesterday...was the price of gas. Usually i pay for one cylinder..RM26...yesterday RM27.60 pulak!

Then, today..went grocery shopping at Tesco first thing in the morning...straightaway my wallet lighter by RM100!

Quite a number of things at Tesco had gone up. Usually...their own in house brand eggs..RM3.99...now RM4.29! Milk too is one item that keeps on going up. Fresh and also UHT milk. A couple of months ago...Dutch Lady UHT Low fat milk 1L was about RM3++ to RM4++...now is like RM4.59-RM4.79! Even the Marigold brand went up RM0.50.

How not to price watch?

Simply want to make sure we get the best bargains.

My most expensive bag thus far...

I gave up looking for a bag on ebay...

Was going to get some no brand bag already coz my current bag is looking really ratty. I normally carry no brand bags coz I am not really bothered about brands. But decided I want a change.

Branded bags were out of my budget. But i was willing to spend if I saw some thing that caught my fancy. Looked at Guess, Fossil, DKNY, Radley... nothing.

Then, last Saturday ... we were at One Utama. Nine West was having a 15% discount storewide. Went in and looked at the bags. Nothing really screamed to me. Then, I dragged Hubby inside to ask him to have a look. He saw a bag and said that is so me. Hhhmmm... how come I didn't see that bag? Ok... price range is not normally what I would spend on a bag. But, brown is my favourite colour.

So, now I am RM271 poorer.

And where is the bag now?

Still sitting on my piano stool. One week have passed and I haven't even looked at it yet after coming home.

I think I too sayang to use such a pricey bag. I rather have a al-cheapo bag so I can use it for market and shopping and work. More versatile.

Buy expensive bag... don't use. Silly or what?

Hunt for a Designer Bag

Actually what do you define as a designer bag?

If it is in the 4 digit price range? or if the name of the bag is by a fashion designer?

I really don't know. But I have been having this urge to treat myself to a really nice leather bag. Well, actually it is not a new thought. Have been fiddling with this idea for I think a few years! Yeap... a few years! See how much initiative I have about getting something I want. The thing is that I have been looking around a few brands for a long time... and nothing really attracts me. Well, if I am gonna pay like something which is the amount I earn... I better think twice or more like hundred times before I make the purchase right?

Normally, when I am free or feel the urge, I just look at Ebay and see whether there any nice designs. Then, the next thing that comes to my mind is..."Is it a fake? How can I trust the seller? What if I am conned?"... that is a big joke walking around with a fake thinking it is genuine. Some more my hard earned money! So after all those questions circling in my mind, I just give up looking and I am back at square one. And end up with my usual bags from Jusco or Parkson...

My current bag is already falling apart (Jusco brand)...so I have to search again. I was thinking of Radley bags the other day... was pretty keen on them...saw that Robinson's was having a sale that day... but after seeing their collection, I decided to give that brand a miss. There is something I don't like about the leather they use. Or maybe the designs they had there wasn't very nice.

Then, I went to Kate Spade's boutique at the Gardens. Wow...the price also very nice. I wouldn't mind have splurged on her bags... but the current designs weren't very impressive. So, now I am looking at Kate Spade's bags on ebay...but there are alot of fakes for that brand. Sigh! Everything also got risk right?

Saw a Michael Kors bag too...nice and less than RM1K.

Possible candidate?

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