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Friday, Nov 20, 2009 3:21AM / Members only

I came across a wonderful website that features a lot of handmade items from some very talented people called Etsy. There's tons of handmade and vintage items, such as jewellry, toys, clothing, scarves, guitars, etc. It's similar to eBay because the sellers also get rated but I find I like this site a lot better. It's more artsy IMO. Just passing the word in case any of you were interested. I thought of Pammy when I was browsing through this site because I know how much she loves jewellry, especially earrings! =)

I ended up browsing for hours yesterday and bought 3 jewellry items from 3 different sellers. The necklaces and bracelet are all handmade. (Photos below are taken from the sellers' sites).

14K gold-filled Sideways Cross Necklace by Theresa Mink of Classic Designs

I love this for its simplicity. Planning to either wear it alone or layered with other necklaces, most probably with the one below.

Sterling Silver Key and Denim Lapis Gemstone Charm Necklace by Peaches4me

I have been looking for a sterling silver key necklace for a while and fell in love with the Tiffany's keys but they were beyond my budget. I actually like this one a lot better and they are 1/10 of what I would have had to pay if I went with Tiff's.

Onyx Skull Bead Bracelet by Brooklyn Thread

I have been searching for a genuine black onyx 8" beads bracelet for the last couple of months (influenced by Gackt since he's a huge fan of onyx jewellry) and haven't found a perfect one until I set my eyes on this. I also have a thing for silver skulls so this is the perfect combo for me.

I can't wait for them to arrive!

JAC

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Fake Fur

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 11:42AM / Members only

Leopard Faux Fur Jacket: girl's kids section from Ross; Black Burnout Top: Forever 21; Leather Skirt: Thrift; Boots: Zara; Bag: Louis Vuitton; Tights: Liz Claiborne; Gloves: Vintage; Headband: gift from Butter; Necklace: Tiffany's; Bracelets: Rebecca Minkoff, random store at Metrotown; Rings: random kiosks, Mexico; Pearl earrings: gift

I've decided to stop taking daily photos of my outfits and just do a once a week thing, with Mr. C behind the camera. I think it's easier this way. Yes, you can call me lazy if you want.

Thanks Butter for the lovely soft reversible headband. It's the only headband I've ever worn that doesn't give me the slightest headache, even after wearing it for the whole day. I'm looking forward to wearing the other side, which features my favourite colour red in different shades. =D

I've always been into furry jackets and have been coveting a leopard print one. Found this in the kids section of Ross for only $18, I love the cropped look. The Zara boots have become ridiculously comfortable after inserting Dr. Scholl's gel insoles into them. My feet can't live without gel insoles, be it in flats or heels.

JAC

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New Martens =)

Friday, Nov 13, 2009 3:43PM / Members only

Went on a day trip to Seattle yesterday and scored on a pair of 14-hole Dr. Martens at the outlet. I was in la-la land once I laid eyes on them. And to see that they were more than 50% off and had a pair in my size were definitely signs they had to come home with me. (^.^)
Remember I had blogged about Dr. Martens a while ago? Now my 16+ years old brown Martens has a younger but taller brother so he will no longer be lonely. I love how this new pair has a zipper option at the side so I can be lazy and not tie my shoelaces. (^o^)
(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)(^_~)

JAC

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Nostalgia

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 8:18AM / Members only

Don't you sometimes wish you could return to the past? I do. Sometimes I yearn to go back to my uni days, which seemed like a long time ago. Wait! That was a long time ago!

There are days when I dream about the carefree life I once had - days when I had less financial responsibilities, when I didn't have to worry about growing up or aging family members. I could say life was probably bliss back then, without me knowing it. Having said that, we cannot avoid going forward, it's just a part of life we all have to accept. We grow older year by year, month by month, day by day. We will only have more and more responsibilities put upon us as we plunge ahead.

For the reasons listed above, there are things in my life that I'm unwilling to let go of simply because they remind me of the past.
Doris, my pink bear, is one of those items. She's been through the thick and thin with me. I used to suffer from insomnia when I was 12 years old. I went to see doctors who only offered me sleeping pills, something my mom didn't want me taking at such a young age. I read tons of books on how to better my sleep, but much to my dismay, nothing really helped. Then one book suggested sleeping with a soft plush toy. I actually tried everything else before resorting to this since I was not a huge fan of plushies at the time. To my surprise, my quality of sleep kept getting better once I started sleeping with Doris. After that day for the next 15+ years, I have not slept a day without her.

In case any of you are wondering how come her legs are of different colours and materials, Doris actually saved my life. I used to have a lot of stomach problems during my highschool days and because she slept beside me or on my stomach, she took the burn for me when these electric heating pads I had on went haywire. This resulted in Doris getting burns on her bum area and having her legs burnt off, not to mention the pads also burnt through my comforter and part of my mattress. If not for Doris, I would have been severely burnt and injured. She's undergone many "cosmetic" surgeries after that incident and had her stuffing and legs replaced more than three times throughout the years. Last year, due to her becoming increasingly tattered, I had to retire her to another place in my room to avoid her coming apart.

Every time I look at her, I remember all the things I used to go through as a kid and remind myself how fortunate I am that I no longer suffer from insomnia or serious stomach problems. When I see her, I remember my elementary, highschool, and uni days. Although she has retired as my sleeping companion, she will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Are there things in your life that you just can't part with because they remind you of the good old times? I'm interested in hearing your stories.

JAC

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Seven Days

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 1:59PM / Members only

Sunday:

Top: Zara; Leggings: Winners; Brown Wedge Boots: Winners; Scarf: Thrift; Fedora Hat: Zara

Monday
Sweater Top: Garage Clothing Co.; Green Tank underneath sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch; Leggings: random shop at Yaohan Centre; Black Boots: Nordstrom (online); Leather Jacket: Zara

Tuesday
Brown Sweater Dress: eBay; Purple Tights: Ardene; Brown Booties: Stuart Weitzman

Wednesday
Top: Zara; Leather Skirt: Thrift; Tights: Betsey Johnson (from Ross); Black Granny Shoes: random store at Metrotown

Thursday
Holey Sweater Top: Hills; Black Tank underneath sweater: Gap; Leggings: Winners; Black over the knee boots: Zara

Friday
Blazer: Vintage (my moms' from early 1980s); Black Top: Winners; White Tank: Forever 21; Jean Shorts: Winners; Tights: Betsey Johnson (from Ross); Black Jewelled Boots: Thrift; Leather Jacket: Zara, Scarf: Winners

Saturday
Dress: Zara; Hoodie: Abercrombie & Fitch; Leather Jacket: Zara; Leggings: Winners; Suede Light Brown Boots: Elie Tahari (from www.bluefly.com)

This isn't about me going nuts shopping. The majority of these clothes are old - they range from 1 month old to 20+ years old with the Sunday outfit being the newest. I'm rotating through my closet and trying to wear every piece in there. I'm still holding strong to my closet rule: "If I ain't wearing them, they are going to be given away!"

JAC

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pammyng
posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:34PM [Report]

oh, forgot to tell u dat i saw a lovely necklace today at the mall during my lunch break...just remembered after seeing yours...its in sterling silver with star fish in crystal n a small pearl...not so me but i thot it was quite nice...hmm, will think bout it over the wkend coz i hv to keep reminding myself ~ a need or a want and obviously, is a want ! ...hahaha:)

hey, i spotted a fun watch too...a chunky one , i might get one coz i kinda like it, to decide whether to get the steel or in black steel...trying to find a good reason to justify...hmm, perhaps, a Christmas present for myself...hehe:)
pammyng
posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 10:12PM [Report]

haha, u're still in the shopping mood....will check out ur stuff soon...with Christmas around the corner, somehow i love walking the mall during dis time, with the Christmas decor n lovely ambience...i guess, is time for me to shop for Christmas gifts , yea !!!

Have a lovely and blessed weekend dear !
enigma306
posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 7:48AM [Report]

Miike is weird and fun. He was branded a master of horror but most of his films aren't horror. Neighbor is good. You don't know what is going on. Miike has a tendency to draw some scenes out too long and it can get boring. But Shun was just crazy.
jayden1lee
posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 7:09AM [Report]

So how's ur day~Jac ?

It's been a rainny dy here..

It's been a week..didn't chat

With u..I am super tired..this

Week...going depress everything

Seens nt working well with me...

Hope things with be back to

Normal soon.. till then..cheers

Always n have a wonderful and

An enjoyable weekend ahead.
pammyng
posted on Friday, Nov 20, 2009 12:16AM [Report]

dats not too bad a drive , only 3 hours...but glad u got some good stuff fr there...

the best part of the show in 2012 was actually shown in the trailer...i expected more but overall is okay only...

can wait to see ur weekly blog on fashion...looking forward to it !!!

oh btw, sorry for replying late, work kinda hectic lately.

but TGIF again...have a great weekend Jac !
vivilai
posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 8:35PM [Report]

hey,,Jac:
Sorry for late reply !!
Yeah! Tea sometimes let your stomach feel bad,,,,so !!
hehe...you ask me about my blog's last pic,that's famous food in my city !!
"雞肉飯"chicken rice
Sorry !! I don't know how to speak,hehe...
Hope you know my chinese word,haha...
Well,how's going for these days ?
Everything goes well ?
My work has something delay,and my PC has problem also,oh! no~
I can't image that I don't have PC,,,
My work,study,reports & friends,,,,,,haha
Anyway,,,
I would try to fix or check it !!
& my exam will come,,,I'm so worry !!
Hope I get good results,haha,,
Speak soon,,,
Take care~
peachey
posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 8:49AM [Report]

Sometimes I scrape off the cream and just eat the Oreo cookies. Let it dissolve in my mouth. ;p
elle75
posted on Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 4:54AM [Report]

-XO :-)
FTKM83
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 8:28PM [Report]

hahaha the lowePro i buy it another design that more fashionable to bring when u go shopping or dun dun wish to bring many stuff out =)
enigma306
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 9:22AM [Report]

I am the 1 person in like every 100 that did not like Pulp Fiction. I don't even remember Tim's character.

Ghost Train is boring. Do you like Takeshi Miike's films? If so, Shun is in 2. Sukiyaki Western Django (only in it like 5 mins total) and Neighbor #13 (he's the lead).
vanness08
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 8:27AM [Report]

♥ ღ¸.•**•.¸(¯`•.¸ღ♥ ☆ HuGs ☆ ♥ღ¸.•´¯)¸.•**•.¸ღ ♥
vanness08
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 8:26AM [Report]

Say WHAT???????????? O_O

I have official pass over my Bakanesse crown to you ^_^

What on earth possessed you women to do THAT?? Just the thought of it makes me go brrrrrrrrrrrrr. That's dangerous you know, obviously you are NOT going to do that again, nee? Thank God you didnt catch a cold * phewwww*

After catching my breath.......

You see why I'm suffering? I mean the moment I saw them in the shop, it was love at the first sight ♥. I just got to be patience until the sales or until I I get loaded,,,lol

You see the reason I ending up having drama marathon was coz my head went blank when I was suppose to be doing my work (y_y). Now I'm too tired and have just manage to write a half line, I'm sad I know =(. Well I'm hopping to get my azz down this weekend and just DO it, we see how it goes :( * yawn*

You seen Tae Yang new Mv? Toy boys is the new in. You may wanna start saving for a wedding dress after watching it...lol
peachey
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 6:04AM [Report]

Every weekend there's a news report at one of the long lines at a given flu clinic. They're free and supplies are so limited that it does get on the news. It's like every tax due day, the news crews are always (w/o fail) out at the postal offices with the reporter and camera crew.
JoanneSanderson
posted on Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 2:20AM [Report]

Those plastic bands are the worst, they look lovely but are absolute evil, I'm sure there must be many women like who have the same trouble.

Totally would join you on that shopping spree over the Dr Martens !
vivilai
posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 9:35PM [Report]

OH! Jac:
Recently you always on line at morning(here),I guess that is night in there,right ?
hehe,,,,
Yeah! you like chicken nuggets & blueberry milk tea,very good foods !!
I like chicken also & very like !!,,,and all strawberry foods,haha...
But I didn't often bubble tea,hehe,,,
And about my comments, you're welcome !!
I just say "true",u don't shy !!hehe,,,
& my city is Mid-South in Taiwan,I think between Taipei has 4 hours(By train)...a little far !!
But welcome to my city,if you could visit here one day,haha,,,
jaymee
posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 5:38PM [Report]

i'm into corporate communications. can't be too wild with my dressing. the general manager thinks...BLACK is the only colour that's professional. -.-'. BORING!!! and i had to redye my hair black cos it was bright red previously and she didn't like it. daym. lol

OH! yeah there are those mean people out there. but the few posts that you've done are all really convincing! i really think u shud consider setting up one. DO IT DO IT!! LOLOL...or maybe start of subtly...then BAM! how nice if we could deal with fashion daily. i just went for an Islamic Fashion Festival. eye opening really!!! will be seeing anya hindmarch next week CAN'T WAIT!!!
enigma306
posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 1:57PM [Report]

I totally just drank some wild berry wine from a local winery. It stopped my coughing and I'm warm. SCORE! I'm not drinking enough water. I drink a lot but when I get sick I slow down knowing that I shouldn't. Stupid huh?

Hee.. The first time I saw Shun w/short hair was in a movie called Ghost Train. I totally forgot about it.

You Reni talking about Tim Roth? I love him. He's a great character actor. If either of you haven't seen Four Rooms or Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, you should.
Reni Wong
posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 1:32PM [Report]

Tim Roth is cool! See what he did in Hulk and Lie To Me is totally different. I enjoy alot when watching those professional actors.

Yes of course I've watch chicken run. But I love Wallace and Gomit the best, hehe~
enigma306
posted on Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 12:58PM [Report]

Thanks Babygirl!

Funny I felt fine watching ep 7 of Autumn's Concerto. Not too thrilled with this episode. They're taking a dangerous turn toward run of the mill drama with the attempts at humor. I'm talking about the Gardner's mom. She and the girl can just disappear.
jaymee
posted on Monday, Nov 16, 2009 9:39PM [Report]

Gosh I love your profile pic! LOL! Glad your sleeping problems are over! I have trouble sleeping every Sunday. Cos I know I'd have to work in a couple hours. GAH!! I roll around my bed, turn on the tv, switch it off, back on...Geezzz...

What's your profession anyway? Anything regarding fashion? I bought 2 skinnies for work over the weekend. LOVE THEM!!! OoO! And the Christmas decorations are all up! BLISSSSS!
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