The only Thing constant in this world is taxes, death and change!
I read this quote from a taxation book back when i was in university. And Yes my blog post revolves around this. Well NOT about Taxation because like most all of you it just gives me headache. Death--ofcourse not! I dont like to think about it though I know that at this particular season *winter time* most people lost it and end their lives..well thats their drama and not mine. So this left me with CHANGE! Yes CHANGE, the thing that we love to happen or dread to happen.
For a change Im not gonna talk about luxurious items right now....Im going to talk about the changes that i've been dealing as of press time...
First things first with the outfit and stuff that I sport right now...
~all bundled up pic~
its been years since I really wanted to try on a trench coat but it was impossible when you're living in the Philippines --because people may think that i've lost! and sweating in a trench coat in a scorching all year summer heat is NOT HOT!
So the essentials that I had to buy when I came here in Toronto was a trench coat and boots!~ for picture worthy poses BUT I realized I loved my outfits back home..where in I dont need to bundle up whenever I go somewhere..its so tiring!
I miss wearing flip-flops! and shorts and just enjoy the beach and the sun. Sunshine at this time of the year only shows up for just around 4 to 5 hours. I used to hate the sun when I was back home but NOW Im a converted sun worshipper!
~pic taken at plantation bay -cebu~
yikes I have a lot of stuff to write about but I had to go....i'll update this post later... thanx for reading though:-)
Hey guys Im once again blogging about luxury brands--and now my ultimate drooling episode is a Hermes handbag. Well for those who dont have an idea what it is, heres a short video on why a Hermes bag is one of a kind.
-I love it when the salesperson said: "Its not a Bag its a BIRKIN!
Generally, the price of a HERMES Birkin starts at approximately $5000 USD, not including sales taxes, but can reach 5- and sometimes 6-digit prices, particularly when the bag is constructed from exotic animal skins. Allegedly, the waiting list for a Birkin is over two years. In practice, however, many stores have a "call list" and an "order list", both usually consisting of clients who have in one way or another become "regulars" or have formed a relationship with a particular Sales Associate.
Here are some of the pics that I stumbled upon researching. and some tidbits about Hermes.
Hermès Birkin handbags are hand-built by experienced craftsmen, one of the primary factors contributing to the high price of all Hermès handbags. The production of each bag may take up to 48 work hours, translating into weeks. They are distributed worldwide to Hermès boutiques on intentionally unpredictable schedules and in even fewer reliable quantities, creating a sense of scarcity and exclusivity around the product. The exterior of the bag can be made of a variety of leathers. One of the most expensive variations of the bag is made of saltwater crocodile skin. The price of these bags depends on the size of the scales. Bags with smaller scales cost much more than those with larger scales.--PETA must have been rallying against this!
The metallic hardware on a Birkin bag (the lock, keys, buckle hardware and feet studs) are typically plated with gold or other precious metals, such as palladium, which, unlike silver, will not tarnish. The metal lock may be covered with leather as an option when custom ordering. Certain notable Hermès clients have paved buckle hardware with diamonds, notoriously resulting in one black crocodile skin Birkin which notably sold for close to $65,000 at auction in 2005.Which I think is over the top---$65000 i could have the first installment of a fairly nice condo with that price.
And another trivia: Part of the price of all Hermès bags is the privilege to bring any authentic Hermès bag into any boutique to be sent to Paris for a "spa treatment". At a cost of several hundred dollars, any bag, no matter how old or abused, will be brought back to the best condition possible. Wow such VIP treatment!
So are you getting a Hermes bag?---Well me, I would like to have one or two Hermes Birkin bag in the future...Just this number because I think having more than 2 is too much even though I'll be super rich. But on second thought--Its not a BAG its a BIRKIN!
Its funny how I think of blogging this stuff...actually I just watched Manny Pacquiao-a famous Filipino boxer- latest fight and apparently earns a lot of million dollars from his fight..and my sister and her friends were chatting that her wife must be so lucky to be able to have the "perks" of buying anything she wants. But I think his wife already has dozens of Hermes though-- Well its really fun dreaming having this stuff...For us girls, generally speaking, its maybe the ultimate dream bag posession..having a Birkin is just like having a Ferrari which is one of the ultimate fantasy of men!*well I cannot speak for most men but thats the only comparison that I could think of right now.
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different – Coco Chanel
a quote from my favorite designer:-) I had always loved Chanel over anything else...they just have outstanding and classic pieces that never goes out of style!!! I came across their site today and was dddrrroolllingg over their fall/winter colletion. The more I look at all these stuff!the more I wanna get RICH fast...hahaha
here are some of the pieces i love: --this is the look that I would dare to wear--
quilted lambskin backpack --i could use these for travel!
pleated-satin-and-kid-suede-cap-toe!!!love this too!
patent-calfskin-belt-with-chanel--im dying to have this!
oversized-acetate-frame-temples I dont care if its winter..I would be wearing this if I have one!
classic-flap-bag-in-shiny-alligator AND ofcourse I would love a Classic BLACK Chanel Bag
chanel-signature-lambskin-gloves --is this too fancy for the subway?as if i care!
Anywayz this is my first fall season and I had always seen pictures on how beautiful this season is...and GOD it is really amazingly beautiful...I just love the colorful leaves...but its almost gone now. Speaking of that, winter is coming. There was snow, actually more like hale--but lasted around 10 minutes. Well I havent experienced winter yet and I know it will be harsh..but still im excited to see the look of nature when it comes...:-)so many exciting things and changes to come...I really do want to blog on all new stuff thats going on, however I need more time to write everything about it!!!maybe on the weekend.
Well Im gonna post some of the pics that i took and Im in. This is my tribute for the fall season:
I TOOK THIS PIC!
me on the fountain
i thought this was an exotic tree so I had to take a picture with it..yet when we had our drive thru for our coffee..low and behold it was also there--not so exotic after all jump for joy! hi there horsey! family:-)
THIS IS THE FALL SEASON FOR NOW as captured in the picture...well at least for this year..:-)
Im Afzelia, a Filipino, but living in Toronto and would probably be based in North America for the rest of my life. Im an accountant and a CMA wannabe. Besides my job which is where I get my bread and butter...Im an adventurous soul, never afraid to do something new, and I blog in order to express and not to impress anyone. I post pretty much everything. This Blog is what : I want,I will, I love,and I am.
