Briefcase Envy

I actually have a shoe envy, a briefcase envy and food envy from my husband. I don't know why. To think I have better taste than him. LOL!

Case in point: We go to a restaurant, he orders a somewhat plain-sounding food name while I order something fabulous-sounding food name. It turns out his food will be more gorgeous to look at and more delicious as well.

Another case in point: I love his shoes. If we only have the same size, I am sure I will be stealing a couple of them. Hahaha!!!

As for his bags, I love his new briefcase. I've used it several times already which prompted him to say "buy your own bag!"

Is that a dare? LOL! I will definitely buy one of these days. Here are some of the briefcases for men that I covet:

January is the Best time to Shop

I had the good sense not to buy anything for myself last month. Well, it wasn't just good sense, I also had the iron will not to shop because I know for a fact now that major retail stores usually go on sale every January. They want to dispose the year-end excess. And what better way to start the year than giving its customers a treat, right?

From Mango here in Phnom Penh, I bought this multi-printed dress for half its price.

Original price $44.90. Bought it for $22.45!

I also bought a blue blouse for only $17. I was tempted to shop more but I was in a hurry. I still have to check tv stands with mounts on another block.

From Zara in Manila, I bought a bag.

Soft Bowling Bag Original price P2,590. Sale price at P1,990.

With just a little over a hundred dollar, I was able to buy a bag, a couple of sweater and a blouse from Zara in Manila. It really pays to wait a little.

Until next sale season again!

Too Hot to Handle

I don't know how I got to bags from pads for chairs. I guess my spirit is really week.

I already told myself I won't visit my favorite online stores because that's just torturing myself. But I still found myself going to my bookmarks. And before I knew it, I was already admiring how pretty this Marc Jacobs Tote bag is.

This is the style of bag I don't have in my closet and which I have been looking for a while now.

Marc Jacobs Too Hot To Handle Tote Bag in mink $438 from Neiman Marcus

Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Tote Bag in black $438 from Neiman Marcus

I gravitate towards black bags usually but the one in mink is just too pretty, right? I might break my bag ban for this. Or should I?

Which one is prettier for you? The mink or the black?

Birthday Wish List: Brown Leather Bags

My birthday is less than a month away. And all I want for my birthday is a bag. Are you listening hubby? Or bag fairy?

Mulberry Bayswater Leather Bag £600

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Michael Kors Gia Tote with Pockets $995

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Dear hubby, I know the two bags above are expensive but if you look at my workload and the way I work, I think I deserve either one of them. But if it really doesn't fit in your budget, then by all means just buy the bag below. At least it's in the same color. I'd be happy, as long as it's given wholeheartedly. LOL!

Jessica Simpson Contempo Tote in Walnut $68

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The Row Bags

I was just window shopping online for bags when I noticed The Row bags. Wow! I love them all! I love the clean lines and the classic look of their bags.

Unfortunately, I could never afford any one of these bags. Unless of course I win the lottery or something. LOL!

Prices and pictures are all from net-a-porter.com.

The Row

Small Day Luxe Alligator Tote £23,512

The Row

XL Day Luxe Leather Tote £3,496

The Row

Leather Backpack £2,312

How is it possible that a simple bag can cost so much? It boggles the mind, right? But seriously, if I have money to spend, I think I would not hesitate to buy any of the above bags.

What's your opinion?

Looking for a black messenger bag

I am looking for a black messenger bag that is within my budget. It doesn't need to have rs7000mt shock absorber, LOL, I only want it to be nice and for it to last for a year at least. The longer, the better.

My budget is below P5,000 ($120). If I can find a bag that's P1,000 ($30), I would be very very happy. But right now, the bags that I like are above 1k. At least they are not above 5k. LOL!

These bags are all from ZARA.

I saw some messenger bags from Mango, too. They're cheaper but I don't want a sling with metals. I want a simple leather or even a fake leather sling.

But beggars can't be choosers, right? LOL!

I am still hoping I can find the right one before we fly back to Cambodia.

Tangerine is for summer

The plan to furnish our condominium in Manila was halted temporarily. We thought someone was going to rent it unfurnished. But since it's not going to happen, we're going to proceed with the original plan.

I have just found where to get cheap sofas for our unit. That is one off my list. Next will be the electronics.

Anyway, before I do that let me indulge in bag heaven for a moment. I saw this bag at Neiman Marcus online shop and I thought "it's perfect for summer, i wanna have it!" LOL!

Michael Kors Gia Large Slouchy Tote, Tangerine $795 at Neiman Marcus

If I could find cheap electronics, I could use the savings to buy this bag. Hmmm..

Okay, off I go and scour deals on the internet. LOL!

All ready for summer!

I am almost ready for summer in the Philippines! What about you?

Physically, I am all ready. I have been working out so hard these past few months and I may not have the supermodel body but I think I have a beach babe body already. LOL! Just kidding! At best, I only have a passable beach body which I will still cover in a maxi dress or a cover-ups. LOL!

Clothing wise, I still need to go shopping. There's only Mango to shop here in Phnom Penh. That's a very limited choice. I though have two options: shop online or wait until we are in the Philippines to go shopping.

The logical side says I have to wait until we reach home. But I am impatient by nature, so I think I might go shopping online.

In fact, I have already started! LOL!

Here are my basic wardrobe summer essentials.

I need a maxi dress for long walks on the beach and for chilling at a bar on sundown.

A large tote where I can put everything in one go. I love this one from Nine West.

A pair of sunnies. I am liking the color blue lately. This one is Sabrina from Coach.

A wedge shoes for the summer. I don't wear heels or wedge for that matter but I think this time around I will. And this one looks comfy and pretty.

And last but not least a Baby G Digital Watch in Yellow to match the yellow wedge. I am attractive to yellow this summer.

Hmm..I do need to buy some hats as well. An accessory and an essential for summer, methinks.

What's your summer look?

My turn to surprise

It's almost Valentine's Day, lovers! =)

Not that hubby and I celebrate it. It's one of those "special" occasions that we don't really mind celebrating. I don't know why. But once in a while, hubby surprises me with flowers. Come to think of it, out of 6 Valentine's Day we've been together he only gave me flowers two times. I don't make a big deal out of it because I haven't even given hubs anything out of those 6 Valentines. LOL!

But this year, I am thinking of surprising him. Maybe with nfl shop coupons? But he's been wanting to have a leather satchel and a suit. Two things which are hard to find here in Cambodia.

I am thinking I will order online, the only way actually. So I checked J. Crew.

Monague leather satchel $298. I am sure he would like this. His black Calvin Klein satchel has already lost a zipper. It needs a replacement.

Ludlow two-button jacket with double-vented back in glen plaid Italian wool $595. I am sure the hubs will look good in this one.

I can order this J. Crew items through Net-a-Porter and have it delivered here in Cambodia, because right now J. Crew still does not ship internationally.

Black and Nude, my favorite combination

I have received a text message from Mango here in Phnom Penh. It said the Spring Collection has arrived in store.

I went to check the other day. Here are my January picks at Mango. I just did not buy them because I don't need them yet.

Relaxed-fit Blouse $49.90



Leather Messenger Handbag $129.90

I am really itching to buy the handbag though. I have been looking for a black messenger bag and this one fits my style. Maybe I should wait for the sale on July. Can I last until then?

Let's see...

Karl Collection Released at Net-a-Porter

I was about to hit "add to shopping bag" button when I realized there is no such button for this bag! That's because it has already sold out!

Ugh! I am talking about this bag from Karl Collection at Net-a-Porter.

Karl Printed Canvas Shopper £17

Just my bad luck! When I can finally afford to buy a bag at Net-a-Porter, it's not available anymore. LOL!

Let's see if it's available in some other stores.