What a Pussy!

When you are living in Hong Kong, you will most likely end up hating Hello Kitty. It's because everyone is crazy about it... kids, teenagers, moms, etc. I saw a whole bunch of people lining up at McDonald's for the Happy Meal that comes with the kitty. What's worse was my daughter was pointing to it when I was buying a burger and had no choice but to buy it. Well, if it makes her happy! I was so pissed when my hubby gave me a Hello Kitty pillow thinking it would make up for something he did wrong. I ended up giving it to charity.

I was going around Harbour City today trying to look for a new pair of shoes for my daughter (as usual she has grown out of her Pedipeds again after barely using them). I was hoping I could buy a nice hi-cut pair of sneakers from Zara or a good pair from Le Coq Sportif but my daughter saw a pair of Hello Kitty crocs and was holding on to it. Good thing I distracted her and she let go but now, I am thinking if I should go back and get it for her, only because I saw the smile on her face when she saw it.

Lesson learned: When it comes to things your children love, no matter how much you despise, you'll have to learn to love it... so from now on, I love Hello Kitty!

Starry, Starry Night

Tired of having nipples out, especially when going for a swim? Best for breastfeeding moms whose nipples have been stretched and chewed out by babies. Eeeks! Why not put on these cute stars underneath your bikini so hubby can go stargazing (wink)!

Soft Spot for Sofia

I was rushing from one meeting to the other in Peking Road yesterday when I couldn't help but pop by the LV Flagship store in Tsimshatsui. It looked like a marketplace! And you tell me that people are spending less nowadays? Not in Louis Vuitton's world. It's amazing how this brand has transformed from luggage/bags to a whole lifestyle.

I once succumbed to this craze and got myself a nice Damier Trevi, it came with a hefty credit card bill too! Waah! But, after I've gone loco seeing their logos all around town, I thought I'd give it up and go for something less flashy and pretentious.

Not everyone thinks like me though, having seeing the customers go crazy at the LV store. I guess there is something addicting about it. Some girls pull off the Neverfull or Speedy bag better than others, I admire those women who don't look cheap inspite of all those screaming logos.

While I was observing the customers in the store, I happened to find an LV bag that I want. Uh oh! Maybe there is some sort of magic in the store that woos you to buy LV! I looked closer and these bags are of good quality, nice leather and totally classic. And they are made by Francis Ford... no Sofia Coppola! Alas she is suddenly a designer... (like she needs to make more money and being an award-winning director/actress is not enough.)





Oh well, I love her stuff anyway! But, it doesn't take a genius to think of this one... let me grab a pen and draw my own bag. I might be famous one day...

Hip Hip Hooray!

One of my fave designers (and former boss) Cynthia Rowley is designing a new babies line for Babies R Us. Her collection is actually called Hooray! She must be making a lot of money these days creating lines for mass brands like Target and Toys R Us. Oh well, who wants to pay for expensive stuff nowadays? Especially for kids who grow out of their clothes in just two months. (A few days ago, the nanny told me that my daughter's shoes don't fit anymore. How can that happen when she only wore them thrice. Shucks!)




I just love these retail magnates and designer collaborations, perfect for the budget fashionistas like me! I can't wait for Stella Mccartney to launch her new babies line for Gap. Hmm... I wonder when Alexander McQueen will design for H&M! That will be the day...

Catwalk Calling...

Mastercard Luxury Week is coming up soon. I must admit the list of brands participating are not as exciting as last year's. Oh well, if it just means another excuse to dress up, party and mingle... then ok, I am going! Actually, it's more work for me than pleasure (yeah right)! Not only will I be scanning the latest collections of Shanghai Tang, Diana Von Furstenberg, new RTW collection of Kate Spade, sexy lingerie from La Perla and Escada, but will be eyeing the brand managers to get them to advertise in the new magazine we are launching. See, it is a bit stressful!

What I'm excited about more than the booze is tha-tha- Thakoon! Yes, he is coming to Hong Kong. This hot Thai designer is such a hit in New York. Not only is he co-starring in the September Issue with Anna Wintour but he was designer for Gap's shirt collection. I must say his designs are so fresh, fun and just fabulous! Unfortunately, I don't have tickets to his show yet. I gotta work it...





Wanna come?

You Suck!

I am completely turned off by this new breastfeeding doll that was invented by a Spanish toy company. Bebe Gloton (name of the doll) comes with a bra like halter top that has flowers for the doll to suck on. I'm not so bothered that my daughter has to wear a floral top, but totally annoyed that she has a doll latching on to her supposed breasts.

Why the hell do I have to teach my daughter about breastfeeding at a young age? There's a whole lot of things about life and growing up that I should share with her but I believe there is a right time and place for it (like when she is a mother already and she actually has milk coming out of her breasts).

Oh what toy designers come up with just to make money...

Debutante Ball

In 2 more months, my daughter is turning eighteen (18 months) which means...

1. Time for a toddler's bed- Have I told you about the night she climbed down her crib? Some say it's a sign that she should switch to a toddler's bed. That means less accidents from falling over but also means she can get up at night anytime she wants. Umm, I think I am not ready for that yet. I cannot lower her crib anymore so will wait til she's too big for the crib (at the rate she is going, that will be sometime soon since my baby is tall for her age). My friend recommended I get a princess bed for the lil one.



2. Slowly giving up formula- I read about feeding baby whole milk and tried mixing this with her formula last week. Result: constipation so I figured she is not ready yet. Or maybe it's the quality of milk I fed her. The China milk scare has made me paranoid!

3. Potty training starts-I should start buying her lil seat, but some say I can wait til she is 2 years old. This musical potty chair is cute. It doesn't look like something she should use in the toilet though (looks like she is taking a crap in the garden). Oh well, as long as it works!



4. Switch from high chair to booster seat- She is becoming too big for her high chair and getting squiggly in it, that means I have to give this up soon and get her a proper booster seat. What do you think of this one?



5. More vaccinations- Another trip to the doctor for those horrible injections. Poor baby!

6. Tantrums, tantrums, tantrums- Time out, time out, time out! Good thing, I already found a corner in our home where she can go when she is behaving badly. I need to practice this some more or else I have to call the Super Nanny!



Umm... I think that's a whole lot of changes for baby at this age. I know there's a lot more but I want time to stop! My baby is now becoming a lady... boo hoo!