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Master-piece Limited over shoulder bag for ZOZOTOWN
Jabra Wireless Speaker Headset

So excited!! I still have many things on the list....... Shit~!!

Supermodel Daul Kim was known for her gorgeous hair, her incredible style and her passion for telling a good story. Unfortunately today, November 19th, 2009 Kim was found dead in her apartment. Read more about Daul Kim’s life as a Korean model and her brief, yet successful life.

As a biography, Daul Kim was born in Seoul, Korea on May 31, 1989, making her to be twenty years of age. Her life ended in tragedy on November 19th, 2009.Kim started modeling back in 2006, appearing in editorials for Korean Vogue. Kim worked with Vogue for most of her career. The most notable Vogue appearance was in January of 2009 when she impersonated fellow supermodel Linda Evangelista in a Korean Vogue editorial. This particular photo was photographed by Oh Joong Seok.
Kim has walked for such designers as Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Alexander McQueen and Chanel. Daul’s most recent work included modeling for Christopher Kane for a Topshop TV commercial and being photographed for the fall issue of Dansk.
In addition to her life as a supermodel, Kim maintained a blog called “I Like To Fork Myself” at http://iliketoforkmyself.blogspot.com revealing intimate insight into her thoughts, her life and her interests.
However, today was a somber day for family and friends of Korean model Daul Kim. Not only did they find out news that their beloved Daul lost her life, but rumors are circulating that Kim may have committed suicide. No cause of death has been released.
Kim’s agency released a statement about her death saying, “She was a top model and a great friend to all of us at Next. Please respect her family’s privacy at this time of sadness. We will all miss her very much.”
In a very ironic post on her personal blog, yesterday she created a post under the title of “say hi to forever.” In the body of the post, there was a song called “I Go Deep” by Jim Rivers. Underneath the song, she wrote “best track forever.”
RIP Daul Kim.


Damn. Just asian is going to break into the international modelling industry, one perished...
Daul Kim was one of the top model this recent years. Her latest work was as Karl Lagerfeld's new muse for Chanel Coco Cocoon bag.
Deeply saddened... RIP Daulmonster..

I was never a big fan of Mulberry, even though I know this label is seriously underrated. Until my colleague brought me to the boutique(She has a Bayswater) This is seriously one of my dream list.... And I hate to use anything other's have already. But I'm officially in love with this oak piccadilly when I googled and found this man carrying it...AMAZING~!!!

God~!!!! Why can't I help it!!!



Dior Homme Indigo Clawmark MIJ



Common Projects Original Mid Achilles

Prep for my CNY clothes ma........Kaisu...~

My next purchase...If enough cash..



Tanner Belt


As for now, this is it.. tentatively, I left my top..Haha. There's alot of temptation in the web......Damn~

I have so many cravings at the moment... Damn.
I need to bring my mum to the Commonwealth Sze Cha : Two Chef Eating Place

It should be super delicious!

Then, I ate some Royce choco recently, and realised how REAL chocolate should taste like(LOL...) Later, I'll eat KFC first. Satisfy my craving for fried chicken.... Somehow, KFC still taste the best, popeye's is overrated...

Damn, I should stop eating too much. My tummy is showing...~ And I haven been exercising since last week...~

God, Help me...~

OMG...!!!

I need feedback!





I definitely would like the dark colour...~ My usual self..~ But I kinda like that grey also!

Lets see...

So far.. I've worked at Miu Miu Ion for less than 2 weeks...

I've seen Carrie Underwood, 王力宏, Zhang Ziyi, Lisa Ang, 向云, Adam Chen, Leslie Kwok........ OMG!

PS: Lucky I'm not starstruck........

Ok seriously! I haven been posting ever since I came back from Taipei.

Haha. Photos are in facebook. I didn't really buy alot of stuff from there. But I definitely got some really good steal. This is the second time I come to Taipei. First in during Army. So it wasn't really exciting for me. I went there with an 'Eating' mentally rather than 'Shopping'. Whereas my cousin just went nuts in places like 西门丁 and 五分铺. I didn't really spent much. Until like the third day. When I decided to go back to this shop I went before during the army trip. I remember we bought a lot of stuff. the whole shop is underneath, leading from a stairway.
I went there trying out during clothes, when I came out, my cousin came looking for me, 'You are so bad!' , she saw a lot of things she liked and wanted to buy. Haha. that shop was really amazing! SpringBreak(Women) & Strike(Men). I spent NT7600(approx SGD320). Both of us combined with a NT10k bill.... they must loved us! Haha. The steal? I got a Miu Miu sandals for less than SGD80, Paul Smith boots for less than SGD150, Neil Barrett shorts for only SGD55. It's all authentic. They are just either past season or from factory outlet. I bought an Elmo tee out of impulse, because it was so cute. But then, now I kinda dun dare to where it...



I hope I could go again during June. Haha. Gotta save up quite a bit...

Now, back to my work. Everyone's been concerning about my work and it's frustrating! I mean it's kinda stupid for me to keep repeating even though i know it's out of concern that friends asked about it. Miu Miu so far has been pretty good. I've already adapted to their environment, totally relaxed, once awhile slack in the pantry....Haha. It's very fun actually. Finally, I understand how it feels like working in a boutique. My team at Ion is going to be amazing, because most of us are very young. Haha. so we kinda share the same lingo.
Sales wise, was pretty aggressive, as I expected. It's money afterall. Who wouldn't want to earn more. But I'll see how it goes first. One of my colleague kept telling me to go Prada after I've been confirmed, but many tells me that I'm lucky to be in Miu Miu. Prada is really stressful in terms of sales, and I'm not that kinda of aggressor in sales. Anyway, as long as the pay is better than my previous company(and no delay on payday) I'll be more than happy. The benefit seems good too. 8 - 9 off days a months, including a weekends off. Shift wise is abit longer but time kinda pass quite fast, especially when there's alot of walk-in.
And the best thing I love? It kinda gave me an excuse to wear what you want to work, because we leave our uniforms inside.

It was a good start for me. New people, new environment. Can't wait for the new spring/summer 2010 collection to arrive!

PS: I've been a little tired ever since I came back from the trip. Still recuperating..

Ok. Look what I've accomplished throughout this 16 days of leave.

I can see myself fitter by a bit from all the swimming and push ups I did whenever I got nothing to do. Still it's pathetic.
I realised I've haven blow dry or even put wax on my hair for more than a week!
Mac&Cheese, Salmon Steak, Sirlion Steak, Pork Steak, Chicken Fillet, Campbell's Mushroom Potage, Campbell's Select Clam Chowder, Clam. I've cooked it all~~ any more orders?

Tmr I will rise up early, get ready and off to the airport! HAHA. Super excited! I hope I can sleep soundly~

Bon Voyage~!

Great. I'm days from Taipei, and I'll bring two cystic pimples with me! 1 healing, the other just freshly emerged...
Probably due to that olive oil soaked french fries! Too much oily stuff will get u cystic pimples! Learn from my lesson!

Ok. I'm days from Taipei~

Now I'm really exciting to fly there, enjoy my vacation and come back to work. Honestly, now I think I'm really happy to go work already. Maybe it's the boredom. Maybe it's because I've always failed to realise how amazing Miu Miu was every season. I have high hopes for Miu Miu S/S 2010 collection. Haha. And the uniform~!!! shirt + cardigan + wool-like pants(or so I thought) Damn! Excited. Oct will be a good month for me, don't you think?

I can't wait selling those expensive bags to tai tais and the OLs... Maybe I'll see even more celebrities...! Ha. Working in Town has never been so perfect when your boutique is just next to Lucky Plaza(minus of Rolex tower). And by then i mean literally next...Miu Miu is hogging the corner of Paragon - GUCCI is at the other one..

I can imagine buying Red Tea Jelly w/ Logan for all my colleagues to try...Haha.

Damn, I want to fly now!!!!! Maybe I'll sleep for two days. waking up the next for a final packing....and sleep....phew, the next morning fly~!!!!

Seriously, I nvr thought lazing around for 2 weeks would be so torturous..
To make things worse, I'm living on my penny. Impulse buy on Dior, lend my friend money, stupid force saving plans backfire, gotta put in two months worth of savings fund.. I could have well enough money to last me til taiwan. Sigh.

Nowadays, I either swim or slack at home or watch youtube or cook with my rice cooker. Now super super tight budget. I predict I'll be staying at home the whole day.

BORED!!!!!!!! It's super super bored.

and I'm really confused with myself. It's something like you always long to have it. And when you got it, it nvr seem to have struck u. I'm still talking about Miu Miu. Not my new Dior jeans. Maybe the Dior Homme obsession still lingers in my mind. I really wished I could have applied so so much earlier. Anyway, everytime I have this doubt in my head, I would imagine the Miu Miu huge renovation over at Paragon. Just thinking of it makes me a tad excited. Like Wow. It's huge and I'll be working in here. For now, I really really want to start work. Like at least I am involved in something. Joining Miu Miu has made me even more anticipate the upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Miu Miu will be on 7th Oct.

Bored. I want steamboat......suddenly.

Damn. I'm seriously bored the crap out of my life. 16 days before I fly to Taipei. I can't wait for the trip and immediately start work at Miu Miu.
These few days, all I did was, swim in the mid noon, have my lunch, play viwawa, watch 康熙来了, afternoon nap, dinner...play L4D.
Haha. And I need to save money after buying my dior homme jeans on impulse. OMG!

I seriously need to do something that doesn't spend much money and fruitful....Lol...I can't take it anymore. Maybe I'll go around Apple shop to meet up with them and have dinner...haha. I got my 'Obama Pacman' sticker already.


I got some extra to give to Jeremy and Andre.... HAHA..

I may pop by Muji to get some travelling skincare  Damn I really need to walk around town for awhile... Shoot with my blackbird fly.
I need to cut my hair and dye it back to black.

I'm just trying to dig out the to-do list to keep me occupied.

Ok. Today was my last day in Infinite. I have not officially stepped out of the company yet. Clearing my annual leave.


Last day to me, wasn't such a difficult task for me....Maybe I am eager to join Miu Miu. But I'm definitely not eager to leave Infinite either. Many friends said that I'm probably not prepared to join the luxury sector. I dunno what to expect. Seriously. I think it's just an 'upgrade' from retail sales. and anyway, I swear I will make friends with the Dior guys............*staff discount*...

I bought my first Dior jeans. Super excited to break in it....(meaning to 'season' it...)

Life is like a story book. Many many chapters, ending altogether when you die...I hope the infinite guys there will still hang out with me together. Haha. Play L4D~
One yr seems so fast for me. but I'm glad I learn how to use a Mac. Know great ppl, and learn new things.  I think Luxury is the 'one' for me. nothing in sales will attract me more than high end fashion. Maybe intern at Style magazine would be great... Anyway, doing what I love the most would be the most enjoyable thing in life. how many people can truly say that they love their job.

Miu Miu here I come. But first....I need to rest and work out alot.....take some time off to relax, NO MORE SHOPPING! then Taipei.

Damn, now I kinda regret not asking them to alter my suit skinny. They keep saying it fit well because I'm tall, and both shoulders matches perfectly. But I still wanted a skinny fit. Lol.  But everytime I wear the suit, it seems fine...
Now, I'll just wait for the day to come. Pretty excited as to what is going to happen during my first day. On job training or product training. Actually I prefer to wear the cardigan first. Haha. I look damn smart la..~

And everytime, I walk pass Miu Miu at Paragon, I would fancy myself in there next month. Haha. Dream no more, I really am going to working in a boutique...
I hope all the staffs are nice people. Haha, but I couldn't care less, I'm so optimistic that sometimes, I feel guilty. HAHA, I know people there are going to be good. I certainly hope I wont be the only guy in Miu Miu paragon. I heard their supervisor was a guy. I can't wait for the flagship boutique to be up. GUESS is going to make space for us perhaps since it will be a 3 storey high facade just like Tods.

I still regret not requesting for the skinny fit during the fitting. I think I will look totally different with the suit and cardigan. hahah. And I once again and have my meal in Lucky Plaza...~ Still remember when I was with Estee Lauder, use to meet up and eat at lucky plaza. Even now I'm still very very 'knowledgable' on which stalls are nice...

Wish me luck guys~ But first, I will go Taipei for my short vacation before my dream job starts...~

PS: I heard the Dior Homme boutique in Ion is pathetic-ly puny...~ Hahah, quite disappointing becoming the first boutique in S'pore and yet so small...~

Prada called me this evening, just one day after the interview. This would be the turning point in my life. I guarantee I wont hop again...
Even though Miu Miu was abit unexpected, but still Prada gave me a very comfortable surrounding and I personally feel I've made a right choice.

I just sent my resignation letter to my manager. If everything goes well, I should be leaving on 7th Oct, and off to Taiwan with my cousin, once I get back, I'll report to Prada office the following day.... Haha.
This is the big break for me. I will make it right. and Hopefully, I'll love it. I know I'll love it....Definitely. I like Miu Miu handbags. Too bad their menswear was closed down already. I'll be placed in the upcoming Miu Miu Flagship Store in Paragon(formally Polo Ralph Lauren). Like the rest of the neighbors, Miu Miu will be a 3-storey facade boutique also...Nice place, closer to my house. haha. They have plans in opening one in IR, one in airport. About 4 - 5 Prada boutique in Singapore by end 2010...

come to think of that....I'm back in the heart of Singapore......Gucci is starting its 3-storey high renovation already. So it Miu Miu. I think end Oct should be done...

Working for Prada will be a gigantic stepping stone for me in term of luxury retail experience. Prada has expressed interest that they look into their staff's happiness and most of the staff stay here for at least a couple of years. I bet is that, with such a reputable company, who would want to leave?

I'm truly over the moon...And I'm guessing that the uniform would be very Prada.....Shirt+tie under a black cardigan. Woot!!

So, fuck it, Dior didn't call. My consultant told me Dior just open up applications again, not knowing, that I've went for the second interview already. So which means, they need people... but still, nvr call me.

So, Prada called me up after sending my resume to HR - special thanks to Julie who lets me put her name as referral.
The first interview kinda caught my off-guard. Usually, 1st interview that I had are mostly 1-to-1 chatting. But as I enters the room, Lol. Standby me were operations manager and HR officer plus another lady, maybe the supervisor or something. 3 people in the room...~!!!

Plus the operations manager was an angmoh.. WTH, even more nerve-wrecking...I remained composed. Luckily the questions were very casual and they are constantly seeking for my preference.

'Between Prada and Miu Miu, which one are you more lean towards to?'
'We have three sector, women handbags and accessories, women footwear, menswear.'

My ans: women handbags. They were kinda surprised by that answer, hoping that I would say menswear maybe. but in terms of sales, definitely the handbags are going to be flying off the shelves much quicker than the rest, am I right?

No doubt the stress given from the 3 interviewers, it was really relaxed and casual. Very different from Dior. I felt that Prada was more concern to employees as to which make them happier. Julie was with Prada for 2 years already, i could tell that she's enjoying it.

After the delightful interview, I went out to fill up the application form. while I was filling the form, I was ask back in the room again(???). Puzzled, I went back, greet them again. They discussed shortly after I went out that they want to put me in Miu Miu instead, because I look more 'funkier' ...lol. As compared to Prada, everything has to be clean-cut and mature. He said that in Miu Miu I could have get away to be more 'funkier' ....OMG, I really hope I get them right.
I expressed my willingness(Yes, that was the word, I was looking for during the 2nd interview...damn..) to join Miu Miu. I need just one company to believe in me and hire me, and get some experience.
From that 2nd interview, I really really have very good feeling about Prada. I hope they call me for the next 'official' 2nd interview next week.
But I must say I came pretty un-prepared for this interview. I thought I cocked up abit. Haha. Not answering the question - only happened once. And was really pleased that they re-looked at my resume and called me back to ask for my opinion even before they hire me.

Fuck Dior now....Lol. Even if they want to hire me, I will reject. I want to join Prada now...........At least Miu Miu is getting more popular now. Dior is declining and the collection they carry is treacherous...Lady Dior....Argh.. I hate that bag..seriously.
Gucci, I kinda gave up hope on them already. 2 weeks passed, nothing....

Prada pls..............I know you guys love me~~~

Ok, I just came back from my 2nd interview.
I basically knew what the questions that are thrown to me, staff like that. The usual 'more about myself' , 'why I prefer retail' blah blah.

I went to the office pretty early. About half an hour earlier. Anyway, after that, I was kinda disappointed that Dior at Ion was pretty much secured already. They hire in batches for the trainer to train. Which means I'll most probably be in Ngee Ann or DFS. but I would prefer Ngee Ann.. Kinda sick with the 'store in store' concept.

Anyway, if Dior homme is successful in Singapore, they might consider bringing in to the rest of the boutique!!! hahaha but anyway, even if I can't sell Dior homme, at least I still can staff purchase Dior homme...~ hahahahahahahah!!!!!!!

They'll get back to me within a week. *crossed finger*...

Ok, I'm up for the second interview with the GM.
I hope I will impress her with my obsession with Dior homme. Lol.

Looking forward to meeting her........~

Wish me luck!

Surprise, surprise. I thought Dior had already closed their job openings last week. they called just now to informed that I was shortlisted.
Anyway, I shan't be too happy because it's only shortlisted. It's not like they will hire you in straight away.

I dunno if there's a ritual for this or a religion. I always forced myself not to anticipate things too much. Because the more u yearn for it, the more you're not going to get it. For example, sales. You ask any salesperson, they will tell u this. You can't keep thinking that this customer will buy somethings from you. In the end, they either buy very very small things or just walk away. You have to stop thinking about sales, and just entertain the customer. It kinda works that way maybe.

Job application too. Sometimes, you kept thinking about that company you like, hoping that they would call u. Then in the end, nothing~

I hope this will be the final hop that appear in my resume when everything is settled. I got this hunch that this will be the right retail line for me..Let's not get started with the label itself...~ Haha.

Luxury retail is very small in Singapore. When you do well in a company, someone would offer you a higher position if not better salary in another company. I dunno how it linked. But am really interested at how the luxury line move...