EAST HOTEL HK

Sometimes curiousity relly does pay off. This is by far the best budget hotel that I've stayed at. They only charge $190 a night. Its a bit far though but not to worry because its beside a mall with practically EVERYTHING (The mall even has an ice skating ring). EAST hotel is located in Tai Koo which is like 7 stops down admiralty. Not much of a hassle though since you don't have to change lines on the MTR.

Breakfast looks like this.

Did your mouth water? I'd defs stay at EAST over and over.

THIS IS HILAR

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY

When I was younger, I didn't have to force the christmas spirit to be felt. It just came from the simplest things like say, knowing that its almost christmas vacation, seeing my help put up our small tree and a few christmas decors in our planter box, driving by houses dressed up in christmas icing, christmas songs playing whilst doing some leisurely christmas shopping with my mom and passing by chestnuts roasting in the grocery. 

What happened now? People barely put decors anywhere. I think aside from feeling the inner peace and joy, tranquility, goodwill and happiness, christmas won't be up there if it weren't for the visuals. I mean, just like eating, you have to eat with all your senses, the presentation and smell is as important as the taste, I feel the same way about christmas. 

That's why when I came across these pictures of Christmas window displays in NY, London and Paris I can't help but reminisce and feel a bit invidious of the people who pass by these windows everyday. I could only imagine how awesome it is to be to walk the streets of Paris this time of the year wearing thigh high Rick Owen's boots, Walford tights, Layers and layers of swathe embraced by mink, fluffy gloves and a russian fur hat. 

Ah... I dream.

HARRODS

PRINTEMPS

BERGDORF

THIS IS LOVE

Richard Burton's first jewelry purchase for Elizabeth Taylor was this 33.19-carat Asscher-cut diamond ring. Liz often referred to it as "my baby" and she loved to make her friends try it on so they could see all the colors of the rainbow. 

On Vacay: HK - GUANGZHOU - HK

Will be gone until Wednesday...

I'm taking my 9th vacation this year.

Have a good 5 days, coz I know I will 

:) 

HERMES BLING BLING

Christmas shopping just got more interesting and before the year ends, my wish list just got fatter with this news...The first collection of Hermès fine jewelry, or “haute bijouterie” will be launched before the year ends at the Hermes South Beach Boutique. Pierre Hardy used founder Thierry Hermès' story as his inspiration. Long before Hermès became known for inducing normally sensible (but highly fashionable) women around the world to place their names on mile-long waiting lists for covetable Kelly and Birkin bags, the company’s original specialty was in harnesses and saddles for noblemen and their steed (thus the horse-and-carriage logo.) The whole collection Focuses on transforming two major equestrian symbols—horse hooves and the riding crop—into exquisite pieces.

"My goal was to transform the crude into refined objects, turn them into objects of desire" - says Hardy. 

The 14 piece product line includes a platinum necklace Fouet, inlaid with diamonds weighing 36 carats, a massive ring of Centaure rose gold, white diamonds and orange quartz. A pair of clip-on rose gold and black jade earrings runs at a cool $23,675. All pieces come with a custom-made alligator leather box complete with a real zebra skin mat Prices range from jewelry to a decent $ 2125 to dizzying $ 1.025 million. But they can be purchased only by special order.

In other Hermes (cheaper) news!!!! Hermes will be pleasing fans of coffee with A smooth or textured calfskin leather sleeve for your morning coffee! It comes in 3 colors but the interior color is different. Thing is you wont be able to select what interior color you want. It will be selected for you at random. These cuffs Cost $ 190, not bad for an Hermes merchandise.