Such a cute video by Connie and Marcus of Chictopia. Enjoy ;)

This was very educational for me, hope you guys will enjoy it too lol. Turn the volume up and repeat after Janka! :D:D

Remember i wanted to post pictures of the chanel bag my mom gave to me some time back - well i never really got around to it... Ok fine i admit, i forgot! But last night as i was browsing the chanel forum on TPF (i really need to stop doing that and start studying!) i found two other girls with the same bag and it reminded me!

It's actually the Jumbo vintage flap in black lambskin, and according to my mom she got it circa the early '90s which is so exciting because i was only around 5 or 6 years old at the time and to be using something that has been passed down from one generation to another is just so nostalgic. Maybe if i don't batter the bag too much i can hand it down to my daughter in the future, awww :):)

The main difference between them and the newer bags are that the vintage bags are much sturdier. They don't have any slouch at all and it can easily stand on its own. The straps are definitely longer, even on me and i'm already so tall! The double C's are also bigger and flattened, if that makes any sense? You can see in the pictures what i'm talking about lol. There's also a small engraving at the corner of the double C's.

Anyways enough blabber on to visuals! I've also included the pictures that i found on TPF - user calisnoopy has a really cool collection - she has F I V E vintage flaps can you imagine! I'm super envious. The white is from user expat and hers is so unique!

Hey girls,

I want to share with you some news that i've been hearing for the past few weeks - the new modus operandi for Mat Rempits to terrorize the people of Malaysia is by robbing them in broad daylight! The term daylight roberry has reached a whole new realm now. They have evolved from just being snatchthiefs for poor old ladies walking by the road side (I'm sure you've read about the pregnant lady who actually died three days into her coma, may god rest her soul) to actually breaching the comfort and safety of our own cars! This incident has happened twice to people i know, so there's no myths or old folks tales here.

They usually attack you at traffic lights with long stops. Two of them will be on the motorcycle and the pilion rider will smash your passenger side window in and grab your handbag that was kept on the passenger seat, where most people usually do keep their bags when driving alone, and speed off. There is no time to react, even though most of us keep some form self defense in the car (gear lock, baseball bat, etc), because they are so efficient and probably have done it to hundreds of other unsuspecting victims. In both incidences, nobody came to help even though there were so many other cars that were also stopped at the red light; that was pretty sad to hear that we have run out of good samaritans in our country, but on their behalf we can't really blame them for not wanting to immediately engage in a life threatening situation for a total stranger.

My advice is, lock your doors immediately after entering the car - never wait for autolock. I do this habitually and sometimes i accidentally lock the other people with me out of the car hehe. Always keep your handbag on your lap or under your legs so that it is not publicly visible. If it's too much of a hassle and you have to keep it away (i understand because i carry huge bags and they won't fit there) try to put a jacket or a cardigan over the bag so it won't stand out to the unwanted eye. Never, ever, keep your bag in the back seat as that's the easiest target for these two-wheeled mayhems. My friend tried to grab her bag back and it only resulted in getting herself hurt so i wouldn't suggest that, even though the contents (and the purse itself!) may be important to you. Your own safety is the main priority!

The thought of some random guy rummaging through the contents of my bag and then chucking it away at the end of it just horrors me, so i had to share this story with all of you. Hope it helped open some eyes. Be safe always, and have a good weekend everyone! Cheers

xx

Omigosh i'm so sorry for not updating you guys, i'm swamped with exams and my finals are coming up real soon - i'm almost at the end of my degree i'm so excited lol.  Will update soon when i find the time, plenty to share hehe ;) Will leave you with a picture of MK Olsen wearing a super duper duper duper uber gorgeous Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop top that i desperately want NEED! Generous donations can be made this way plskthx ;) Will try to update this weekend. Turrah! xx

Bulgari has collaborated with charity organization Save the Children and created two special rings for their 125th year anniversary. The rings have been on sale since the 2nd of January and was initially exclusively available at Harrods until the end of that month. Bulgari has committed to raise €10 million for the organization, and €1 million has already been donated to Save the Children. The remaining figure will be raised during 2009 through Bulgari stores and selected Bulgari authorised dealers.

Made of sterling silver, the rings pay tribute to Sotirio Bulgari, the company's founder who began as a silversmith in the 1800s, and feature Save the Children's logo engraved on the inside.


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