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Monday, September 28, 2009

ONDOY TRAGEDY: HELP DONATE (Philippines Typhoon) Sept 29,2009

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ABS-CBN - Tuesday, September 29

MANILA (AFP) - – Philippine flood survivors crowded into the presidential palace, gymnasiums and hundreds of other makeshift evacuation centres on Tuesday as the death toll from the disaster soared to 240.
The humanitarian crisis facing the government deepened significantly after it reported hundreds of thousands of people had poured into the centres, where food, medicine and other relief supplies were in dire shortage.
The government said 374,890 survivors of the devastating rains unleashed by tropical storm Ketsana on Saturday across the nation's capital Manila and surrounding regions were now sheltering in the centres.

The death toll had also jumped to 240, 100 more than Monday's assessment, after authorities finally started to record those killed in Manila.
The government said 101 people had been confirmed killed in the capital, up from seven on Monday, but the death toll was expected to rise even further with some areas of the disaster zone still submerged.
After admitting it could not cope on its own, the government on Monday appealed to the international community for help.
"The potential for a more serious situation is there and we cannot wait for that to happen," Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said as he launched the appeal.
The floods on Saturday followed the heaviest rain in more than 40 years in Manila and other areas of Luzon island, leaving 80 percent of the capital underwater.
President Gloria Arroyo described the floods as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event and in an extraordinary move opened the Malacanang presidential palace to flood survivors.

"Evacuees will be given shelter in available areas among the Malacanang buildings and in tents that will be put up in between the buildings," Arroyo said in a statement late on Monday. Related article: Flood hero who perished
"If required, our employees will yield their work stations to provide more space for our displaced countrymen."
Arroyo said she had temporarily moved office to the headquarters of the presidential security force in another section of the compound along the Pasig river. Related article: Arroyo opens palace residence
Elsewhere, hundreds of thousands of people crammed into schools, open-air gymnasiums and other makeshift centres, with officials in charge of them saying they could simply not cope.

"We need clothing, food supplies, food rations and medicines," village chief Joe Ferrer told AFP at an evacuation centre for 3,000 people in Cainta town, east of Manila.

"We don't know how long we will be able to sustain this," he said.

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Thanks So Much For Your Support !

Even my own hometown ( see video below shot about few streets away from my own little house in Villa Silangan ) where my mother and son live right now was not spared from the devastation of " ONDOY" . My house in Sta Cruz Laguna was submerged in water too but I'm so relieved that my love ones were safe although my small house was damaged .

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Clouds & Darkness , What is there to see ?

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 5:54 PM

A cloud is a visible mass of droplets or frozen crystals suspended in the atmosphere above the surface of the Earth or another planetary body. Funny but true that I'd been watching & spotting some unique clouds lately and it's really fascinating to see some nice shapes out of it ... oh well I'm feeling like a kid sometimes ..LOL !

Here are some unique ones I'd spotted :

By the kitchen terrace one afternoon, I spotted the " MOUSE" Cloud ! What a cloud ...

This one I saw while waiting for my son in a football field in Turf City, Singapore. I named it " SNOOPY" Cloud due to the resemblance of its shape to the cartoon character. It really looks like a dog ready to catch a ball ! The image was gone immediately after 1 minute ! Lucky I was fast to take a snap of it !

Can you spot the "Crocodile Dundee" here ? The colors were really bold and beautiful one late afternoon by the beach of Phuket , Thailand !

Amazing "Cotton Balls" Clouds I saw when I was opening the door of our terrace one very early morning while the morning sun is starting to rise. Normally it's clear blue sky but that morning, it was a very weird cloudy sky but with lots of sunshine .

"Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos - the trees, the clouds, everything." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

I was not only amazed by the clouds but also by the darkness around me . Truthfully, I'm not the chicken hearted person you'll find on the face of the earth. I'm always alert and you can bet that I watch my sides on a 360 degrees turn specially at night either when I'm alone or with a bunch of friends ( who are mostly drunk all the time ha-ha ! ). Eventhough Singapore is one of the safest country here on earth that I know where women and children can walk around without any worries during the night , still, caution has to be considered and not to be taken for granted . Sometimes you'll never know what the future holds so better be safe than never !
Criminality is not a big thing in this hi-tech society of Singapore as compared to European and American cities as well as all other surrounding Asian countries . Still it's not a guarantee so we all should always watch ourselves wherever we go. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that I'm living here with my family . We feel safe and secure where we are now by 100% unless badluck or destiny come our way ... knock on wood that nothing wrong comes along at all !

But anyway, Here are some photos of scenes I had set my eyes on while roaming randomly during the night in our neighborhood :

This Tree was huge just like most of the trees you'll notice growing in Singapore. It surely looks very creepy at night if you're walking underneath it . But luckily, we were walking on an overpass just right beside it and there were lights all over the place. Kids were a bit scared despite of the lights surrounding the area ... like as usual when they walk near bushes and trees at night what else is to be expected with them ?

The Lamp post guiding the people walking up or down the steps of an overpass along Bukit Timah road. I like the colors blending in this photograph .

Ceiling light doesn't get noticed in a toilet room unless it's really dark in there ... but this one really caught my attention . Not because its not so bright but due to the way it looks . There's something about it that makes me feel different that moment I was in there looking at it ... I still wonder what it was ...

And last but not the least is the facade with the grand stair case leading to the condominium's pool infront of us . I took the photo while sitting by our living room terrace overlooking the facade. The pool area actually was the same level as our terrace. The facade looks great and even more grand at night rather than during the daytime .

" I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars. "~ Og Mandino (1923 - 1996)

Friday, September 11, 2009

NEW !!! Wire Crochet Jewelries

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 3:20 PM

WHAT'S WIRE CROCHET ?

Wire Crochet (pronounced /kroʊˈʃeɪ/) is a process of creating jewelry from metal wires using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the Middle French word croc or croche, meaning hook. Wire Crocheting consists of pulling loops of wire through other loops.

After opening my Etsy shop just a few days ago , I'd been so occupied of doing Wire Crochet for the very 1st time. I used to do the normal crochet creating pillow covers and table doilies when I was young . But then, only thread / yarn is what I had used . But this time, I want to create a unique line of jewelry ( for my Etsy shop ) out of this technique but with metal wires and not just yarn. So, equipped with rolls of Non tarnish Artistic Beading wires stocked in the cabinet for a long time now and a pc of size 6 Crochet Hook I had left after I had stopped crocheting for about 8 years now, I started crocheting for my new collection of beaded jewelries .

Wire Crochet Necklace I Had Designed and Created on Sept 11, 2009

#SPN135 - Lady Manhattan Wire Crochet Necklace

A Wire crocheted choker created on Sept 11, 2009 in memory of the Sept 11 attacks in New York city. Red sponge corals for the red color which is In human color psychology the color associated with heat, energy, and blood, and emotions that "stir the blood", including anger, passion, love and pain . While The Blue Turquoise represents the color of blue which is according to the English language, blue often represents the human emotion of sadness.
This necklace was embedded with different stones such asSponge Corals Rounds and Chip Beads, Round Turquoise Beads , IMIT TURQUOISE Barrel Bead and Silver Plated Brass Beads. This design took exactly 4 hours to design, create and finish on Sept 11, 2009 ( 9:30am to 1:30 pm ) . The choker itself measures 20 - 21 inches long and 5cms wide from the pendant area and fits really nicely. Closed securely with wire crocheted toggle clasp .

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#GLSB04536 - Garnet Wire Crochet Bracelet

This Bracelet was created with no other but Red Glass Smooth Beads and Using the Single crochet technique , beads were combined with 28 gauge Non tarnish Gold Artistic Beading wires . Measures about 7"up to 7 1/2" in lenght .

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1st Bracelet I had Made & Created on on Sep 9, 2009

#GSBB468 - CROCHET PEARLS Fuchsia / Blue Color Bracelet

This Bracelet was created with no other beads but only Fresh water Pearls in 3 different colors. Using the Single crochet technique in combining 28 gauge Non tarnish Gold Artistic Beading wires and Fresh water pearls in Fuchsia Pink, Dark Golden Bronze & Mauve Shades . Measures about 7"up to 7 1/2" in lenght and secured with Gold Plated Slide Clasp.

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2nd Bracelet I had Created on on Sep 9, 2009

#GSBB467 - CROCHET PEARLS White / Gold Color Bracelet

Created with no other beads but only Fresh water Pearls in 3 different colors. Using the Single crochet technique in combining 28 gauge Non tarnish Gold Artistic Beading wires and Fresh water pearls in natural White, Gold & Lavender Shades . Measures about 7"up to 7 1/2" in lenght and secured with Gold Plated Slide Clasp.

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1st Wire Crochet Necklace I had made ! Created on on Sep 10, 2009

#SPN134 - Lady Victoria Wire Crocheted Pearls Necklace

Embedded with different colors / shapes of Fresh water Pearl Beads ,MOP nuggets in White & Natural Colors and a MOP Resin Focal barrel Bead. This design took exactly 3 -1/2 hours to design, create and finish on Sept 10, 2009 ( 8:30am to 12:00 pm ) . The choker itself measures 18 inches long and 4cms wide from the pendant area and fits nicely when worn. Closed securely with wire crocheted toggle clasp .

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My latest Jewelry designs were created to on the technique involved which is how to Crochet with Wire. This technique is a relatively a new way of creating jewelry and requires a basic knowledge of crochet .

Over the years crochet has found its way into jewelry using thread , thin cord and then lately , metal wires .

Tips when starting Wire Crochet :

A). Arrange Beads accordingly and prepare 26 gauge or 28 gauge wire + Crochet hook.

A) .

B). String the beads onto the wire. Chain until its long enough (About bracelet / Necklace length or longer) and leave at least 12 inches tail end for more room .

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C). Don't twist or turn your wire too often and don't cause too much tension to avoid unnecessay breaks and folds on the wire.

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D). Place the wire spool in a safe place away from disturbances such as being caught on something around you . ( I had used the kitchen rack for spoons and forks that can hang on any cabinet doors & drawer ). keeping the spool placed in a box or container will keep it away from getting the wires spiralling out of the spool.

D).

Eventhough I can't find much info about Wire Crochet on the internet, here's a good Site to check for more Wire Crochet patterns and tips :

http://www.seafore.com/wire/wire.html

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

My New ETSY Shop !

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 12:23 PM

GBER153 - AUTUMN WISH

- Glass Beaded Earrings -

Description :

Lovely Beaded dangling earrings with Pressed Glass Leaf Beads in Peridot green / Autumn yellow & red shades , Matsuno Japanese Glass Seed Beads, Cathedral Beads with Antique Style Metal Findings. Measures about 6cms icluding hooks.

This item was created in the morning of Sept 8, 2009 and was added to the Etsy shop the same day on Sep 8, 2009 as part of the forthcoming line of " Only One Collection " jewelries exclusively crafted only for my Etsy Shop .

Please visit my Etsy shop here :

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8026494

Monday, August 31, 2009

September Birthstone = SAPPHIRE

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 11:43 PM

What's The September Birthstone ?

- Sapphire Gemstone -

September Birthstone poem - the Sapphire

"A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;

To bring her joy and peace of mind."

September Birthstone - Properties of the Sapphire

For those who were born in the month of September the Sapphire is the traditional birthstone. The September birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Sapphire is associated - truth, sincerity and constancy. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the September Birthstone Sapphire are clairvoyance, insight and interpretation. The healing properties of the September birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to lowering fevers and inflammation, hearing problems, cancer and burns. The Sapphire is also used to enhance the influences of Venus and and banish evil thoughts.

More About Sapphire :

Because of its divine blue, Sapphire is called the gemstone of the heavens.

According to an ancient belief of the biblical times, earth was embedded in an enormous solitaire Sapphire. Although these ravishing gems come in all almost all colors like transparent white, pink, yellow, peach, orange, brown, violet, purple, green and many shades in between, the most popular color of sapphire is deep blue. It can be found in all celestial hues of blue ranging from the seductive midnight blue to the enigmatic ocean blue. The word "sapphire" has its descent from several ancient languages: the Persian word "safir" (meaning "beloved of Saturn"), the Latin "sapphirus" (meaning "blue"), and the Greek word "sappheiros" for the island of Sappherine in the Arabian Sea where sapphires were found in ancient Grecian times.

In ancient times, Sapphires were believed to possess mystical powers - Priests used these gems to help them decipher Oracles, kings wore sapphire to protect them from wicked thoughts and charm divine favor, the Greeks sanctified this gemstone and because of its divine blue color associated sapphire to their Sky God - Zeus, and more. The gem was regarded as a symbol of truth, candor and endurance. It was believed that if a disloyal lover or spouse wore a sapphire ring, the brilliance of Sapphire would dim. It is the second hardest mineral found on earth, next only to diamond, which is the hardest mineral known to mankind. It is because of this hardness that sapphires are associated with longevity and endurance. Sapphire is the birthstone for those born in September and astrological stone for Libra zodiac sign.

Sapphire is anniversary gift for the 5th and the 45th wedding anniversary.

Flowers from Belgium ...

Blue Flowers I found outside the Le Meridien Hotel in Khao Lak, Thailand

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

How To Remove Stains on White Clothes & Leather Bag ?

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 4:43 PM

My Poor Guess Bag ...

Today I went to The Town Restaurant located in The Fullertone Hotel to attend a Buffet lunch with lady friends to celebrate Elsa Slorach's Birthday. I took my New Guess Off-White Color Leather Bag from Guess Enchanted Collection and wore a Navy Blue Sleeveless Top over a White Lace Tube blouse , White Pants with matching white belt and a pair of TEXTO high heeled shoes I bought in Belgium 2 years ago. It's the 1st time I have a light colored bag and just bought it this month of August . I normally use black , brown or mixed colored bags ( Snake Skin Style ) when I go out. So today , for a change, that Guess bag is somehow way out of my ordinary style. I'm so happy with it coz It was really very elegant though !

After my sumptous lunch with a mouth watering Dessert = Creme Brulee / Chocolate Mousse / Blueberry Cheesecake , Chocolate Praline Cake with Freshly brewed Coffee on the side , I went straight back home in a hurry to pick up My daughter from her school ( but I was few minutes late and she had already walked home ) . Once at home, I noticed something strange on my bag. I thought my sight was just affected by heat from the outside and I'm just seeing colors ... but, I saw a kind of blue stains on the backside of the bag. I looked at it closely in the bright sunlight for a much more close up view and realized , it really got blue stains as well as even my pants and belt too .

Oh no ... into my dismay, I had realized my blouse had rubbed its color & had transfered its navy blue color even on my belt and pants. Quickly, I grabbed a piece of paper towel and dabbed it with alcohol then rubbed it slightly on the belt first but it didn't do anything on the stains. Even on the bag there's no reaction on the stains at all. I was in real panic ! So I took some baby wipes and tried to rub the stains off ... still the stains remained . Then I washed the belt 1st in cold water and rubbed some mild soap on it but still nothing was solved. OMG ! I went to the internet and searched for possible solutions to remove the stains. Searching ... searching ... How to remove stains from White Leather bag / White Fabrics blah -blah-blah etc. .... ok , good I found one solution. It says use an eraser. So I did rubbed the bag with the Staedler eraser and the bag's stains where removed just a little bit and not much . Big Sighhhh ! It was for me one hopeless scenario and I decided to ask my helper for Acetone coz she does nail polishing all the time on her day-off. I tested the Acetone on the belt first . After some rubbing and more pressure, the stains on the belt came off ! Finally ... something had worked !

Oh... heaven ... what a relief ! So i tried it on the bag ...

Well it was a bad move ... it was a sure DISASTER !

The beige color of the material came off but not the blue stains ! So the problem with the bag became even more visible ... Still I didn't give up . I checked google search for more solutions and found another one ... try the hair spray and rubbed it off with a soft material . I did followed the instructions and got my daughter's hairspray. Result ? It was even a much bigger catastrophe !!!! The stains where still there and the surrounding part of it became even whiter. That's it ... I had given up ... I had lost all my hopes ...

The bag is already ruined and there's nothing much I can do to solve the stain problem. So I'll just leave it as it is now... Poor Thing !

Trying to think all that had happened, I'm somehow still Lucky that the damage was on the back and so , I can still hide it . But lesson I learned today was : Don't use white or off -white colored bags , leather white belts & pants with a dark colored top whose fabric has the tendency to transfer colors . Even if the Dark color is dry don't take the risk or be sorry ! Oh well, Can you imagine how much more damage if the dark color was wet ?

So, Next time. I'll just wear everything in the same color or in both light color materials . Or just forget using White or Light color bags and pants !

But anyway, the day started with fun so ...

Happy Birthday again Elsa ...

Thanks so much for the awesome Lunch !!!

And hoping You liked My Gift for you ...

Friday, August 21, 2009

" SNAKES " In My Closet ...

0 comments Posted by My-SECRET-Corner at 3:38 PM

YAAAyyyyy ... WHAT a Snake !

Whoooo ...Is this for real ? Snakes were all over my closets . I know Singapore is a famous haven for venomous snakes : Black Spitting Cobras , Pythons Stucked in the drains ( no wander neighbor's cats had been missing mysteriously and those slithing skinny bright green forest snakes you see coiling by the wire fences . But in my very own closets at home , I just realized I 've got lots of kinds ! Brown ones, Green ones, White ones and even those super bright red mixed with black . Oh dear !

BTW, lucky these snakes I had been having in my closets don't spit, they don't bite nor even move a bit to strangle you to death . Why ? Let me explain to you slowly my dear friends & bloggers, they're the non breathing ones in forms of Bags, Belts, Shoes and even clothes ! Haha , I got you there didn't I ? In fact , these stuffs were not by products of real snakes either. C'mon , I support non cruelty to these poor animals ... so no real snake skin for me please ! For me, those made with with PVC material is highly acceptable as long as the snake design almost resemble the real creatures . It's a way of helping keep our forest creatures alive and letting them enjoy the nature as much as we do. Also, it's much cheaper to have fake ones than the real ones too ! Who can tell the difference anyway... Mind you , I'm a Budget conscious Diva too you know !

I love the design, texture and look of the Snake's Skin so I prefer the snake look style for my bags , shoes and even clothes. In fact, I just realized I've got loads of them. I'm a Capricorn Wood Snakes . Maybe that can explain why I'm so fond of snake style products . I love my own kind !

The Snake (蛇) (also known as the Serpent) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. I had read in the internet that People born in the Year of the Snake are deep , say little and possess great wisdom. They never have to worry about money; they are financially fortunate. I hope that's true ... Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. They are determined in whatever they do and hate to fail ( In my case it's super true indeed ! ). Although calm on the surface, they are intense and passionate. Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have marital problems because they are fickle ( am I ? OMG ! Now I'm starting know more about myself ...giggles !). They are most compatible with the Ox and Rooster. Oh no, my hubby is a sheep ... am I in big trouble here then being married to a different one ? Tsk, Tsk , tsk ...

Anyway, since I had unearthed all my "Snake's Skin Stuffs " out of the closet today, I took the courage to take photos of them to share with you . Then you can see how much I had accumulated since I came to Singapore ( I'd been living here now for 10 years ! ) and tell me If I had too much ... Ok let's start the counting :

# SHOES No 1 = I was by Takashimaya in Orchard Road yesterday ( Thurs. ) Aug 20, 2009 to upgrade my 4 yrs old Samsung Phone at Hello Singtel . Instead of getting a new phone ( can't help it if Singtel won't let me upgrade the phone by myself since the phone / line was registered under my hubby's name ... I was so hopeless and dissapointed after leaving the place with my still old phone in hand ... but never mind ! ) walking around with a heavy heart, I found this Super Duper Diva Red Shoes with Snake Skin style accent in Charles & Keith . It suddenly brightens up my day ! I didn't have any intention of buying anything like what girls always say when they start walking around somewhere in a shopping area . But I just couldn't resist the look of this Red Shoes. So by impulse, I decided to try it and voila ! It fits ! No choice but to buy & take it back home . How can I say no to myself this time hah ! At home, I was happy to be able to match it with my 3 yrs old Snake Skin Style PVC Bag sitting in my cabinet . I bought this very spacious bag in one of the small shops in Bukit Timah Plaza ( Singapore ) . They matched perfectly ... yuppiee !

# SHOES No 2 = I took my kids to the city after school on the same day I bought #Shoes No 1= Red Diva Shoes . My daughter needs a pair of Converse All Stars in black color for school while my son needs a pair of Nike Soccer shoes. My daughter and I both ended up buying this snake skin sandals from BATA Shoes located in Peninsula Plaza. It was nice to wear casually during daytime. I got the brown color and Tacha ( my daughter got the white 1ith Black ) we can now always interchange / borrow from each other coz we have the same size 36 . Hoping she doesn't touch my heels ... she's only 11 1/2 years old .

#SHOES No 3 = This set of NINE WEST Bag & Wedges had a very striking Moss Green Color which attracted me in the 1st place when I was in Isetan Scotts one day . I like the Gladiator Style of the Wedges but if you wear it all night long on the dancefloor and you're not used to wearing high heels , better bring an extra flip flops or flat shoes in your bag. I'll bet that you would be walking back home barefoot when the party is over. So goodluck with your feet ... don't forget to bring some band aids too and remember that I had warned you he-he !

# SHOES No 4 = This is another set of NINE WEST Bag & Shoes. But I didn't buy them together or at the same time & place. The shoes were bought in the Philippines in November 2008 while I found the matching bag by luck here in ISETAN SCOTTS in Singapore sometime this year.

# SHOES No 5 = Ok the Leather Bag in this photo was bought from Selina a Singaporean Seller from Yahoo Auction Singapore in 2003. I had Never used it yet after all these years and I just took it out of its' plastic wrapping for picture taking today. The Shoes ( New & not worn yet ) was just bought this Aug 2009 at Charles & Keith here in Singapore.

# SHOES No 6 = I love the way the shoes & the bag matched here in terms of color and material . They were Perfect together ! I got this PERLLINI Bag from CK TANGS ( Orchard ) 3 yrs ago ( Not used yet ! ) while the shoes which I bought last year in Charles & Keith by the Anchorpoint ( Alexandra Rd. opposite IKEA ) had already gone to dinner and a bit of dancing one night here in Singapore. Yessss !

#SHOES No 7 = Black Genuine Leather Evening Shoes from ITTI & OTTO bought in CK TANGS about 4 years ago ( 70% off the price ! ) . Got damaged 1st time I'm going out for dinner. The sewn part holding the strap snapped open and need some expert sewing . Eager to wear it that moment, I solved the problem by tying a Maroon lace ( recycled from a a gift wrapped box ) to support the straps. It was such a relief coz it looked great & sexy with the ribbon lace at the back of the ankle plus it matched the color of my dress . Good thinking !

# SHOES No 8 = This super comfy pair of leather based Valentino Shoes was bought in Isetann Scotts less that a year ago and it was the last pair left at that time . So lucky it was my size ! It was just waiting for me and meant to be mine I guess ! I had walked along Orchard Road , Clarke Quay and gone to parties with it . It was soft and had nice support. Thumbs up on this one !

# SHOES No 9 = This nice Velvety soft Tang's Studio Shoes were bought in CK TANGS in Scotts Road. It was on sale and was a sure bargain for its quality & style. I had worn it a few times during daytime meetings with friends for lunch or when just chilling out. The Black Beaded bag was from Yahoo Auction in 2004.

# SHOES No 10 = This Elegant Purple Leather High Heel Shoes was bought in Charles & Keith in VIVO CITY 2 years ago . While the HandBag and Wallet set from GUESS was bought in OG , Orchard Road. I love the nice unique purple color and design of the whole set that I had taken the bag with the matching wallet to my Belgium Summer Holiday last year . The women were always staring at it whenever I go to the city .

# SHOES No 11 = This pair of Ultra Sexy High Heeled shoes is Brand New ! It was one of the Latest Arrivals from Charles & Keith ( Takashimaya ) for this month of August 2009. Couldn't wait to use it & go dancing soon ... Ladies Night out girls c'mon let's go ... !

Ok, Let's see ... Don't they look nice on my feet ?

Anyway, last 2 pairs I need to show you guys are :

# SHOES No 12 = The very 1st Leather Snakes Skin Boots I ever bought ( with 50% OFF the Price ) in Singapore . I found this pair in AMERICAYA shop at The CENTER POINT in Orchard. Even though this Americaya Brown Leather Sole Boots is now 8'/2 yrs old it's still looking almost like new without any damage at all after all these years. Matched with a PVC Belt Bag bought from Metro PARAGON in Orchard Rd .

#SHOES No 13 = Ok ... now here's the best part ! How many of you still wear a pair of shoes that's over 10 years old ? No kidding .... I know some people couldn't keep their shoes just after a few months up to the max of 2 years after they had bought them. Why is that ? Shoes are either spoiled or out of the latest fashion & too old when it comes to design. Know what , I don't have that problem at all . Photos above shows the oldest pair of shoes I have in my collection of Snake Skin so far. Made in Italy but bought in Belgium in 1996 when hubby took me to Belgium for the very 1st time ( we were just dating then ! ) . He bought me this pair of shoes coz I really liked it . Wow 13 long years... time flies and it was so long ago since I first put on this shoes . This Genuine leather shoes are still in a very good condition and I still wear them from time to time. The casual design can still catch up with the latest look nowadays. Only problem I had with it was the bottom part but is now solved since the replacement of new heels 2-1/2 years ago . It's ideal for long wearing even in the daytime coz it's not too high , very comfortable and even running with it when I'm in a hurry is not a problem ! A Great souvenir from Belgium !

So, 13 pairs out of 10 years living in Singapore ...

I suppose it wasn't that much ... was it ?

Well , You tell me ... ciao !!