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New York Raves: Brooklyn

We headed down to Brooklyn because the husband had an appointment at the Fodera factory. Brooklyn reminds me of Bradford, England, I must say. And we were there quite early-ish yet the streets were somewhat deserted. Hmmm.. The folks at Fodera were … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Manhattan

I adore New York City. New York has to be my most favourite American city – other than San Francisco. I am not too charmed by Los Angeles or Chicago or Miami though. Empire State of Mind (by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys) … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Victoria’s Secret

What have you bought, Mommy?   VS stuff to last me a long time!

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I love Hennes & Mauritz

Otherwise known as H&M, I didn’t spend as much time as I wanted to at H&M New York but I was pleasantly surprised to find 2 outlets in Tokyo (cos I thought that Hong Kong is the only Asian country … Continue reading

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New York Raves: bareMinerals @ Sephora

Never one to buy anything but the familiar (in terms of make-up), I was taken in to buy something from bareMinerals by Bare Escentuals at Sephora when I was there to pick up something for a dear friend. I have never … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Hello, Prada!

Better than the Space Outlet in Hong Kong. Much better. If you hadn’t noticed, I never just buy one where there is a good deal. If you are like me, you can never just buy one of anything at Woodbury.   And … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Saks 5th Avenue off 5th

I succumbed to discounted plastic/glass temptation. Boo. #1) Marc by Marc Jacobs shades US$69.99 (RRP: US$125) I love the details.. #2) Burberry shades US$99.99 (RRP: US$235) Ok I admit, #1 was an impulse buy cos I much prefer #2.     … Continue reading

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New York Raves: The Sony Reader PRS-300

Eversince Sony presented the Sony Reader in 2006, I knew I had to have it. I grew up with books (thanks to a mom who worked in publishing). I love books. I love to read. And I think it is wonderful that with … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Coach

Coach is as cheap as chips in America. I can never understand why the typical Singaporean women are so crazy over bags which are mostly made in China. I own only 2 Coach items – One is a key fob and the other is a … Continue reading

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New York Raves: Hello, Kate!

When I was in New York, I didn’t just buy 1, I bought 4.   For a girlfriend who’s obsessed with Kate Spade. For a particular girlfriend BFF who claims to have a love/hate relationship with me. (The feeling isnt mutual. I … Continue reading

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