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Out of the blue, I really want a kisslock purse. I had a very functional faux snake-skin version from Primark (it cost me only £1.50) but it went to the crematorium with my grandmother because she liked it when I brought it back. And since, on and off, I will miss the purse. It had a nice diamonte kisslock and I could stuff any rubbish into it (even my dinosaur phone) and still keep the shape. I realised I miss it terribly. Hence, I decided to launch a search for The Perfect Purse.

I had some pre-requisites in mind and spent weeks prowling Etsy and various craft shops online. After seeing more and more samples and examples, I figured I am asking a lot for a simple kisslock purse. From some "simple" pre-requires like, compartments to being able to hold my mobile, to more complex "issues" like, nice interior lining, card compartments, double kisslock frames, et al. So, as I was about to spend about $70 to custom make one from Esty, I found IT.

Becksondergaard eel skin granny purse.

The moment was like a wet-dream came true for someone with a granny purse fetish. Or, at least, for me. It has all I wanted in a purse:

1. Kisslock - check
2. Double kisslock - OMG!!! Check!
3. Card compartments - check
4. Fits my mobile and all cards and rubbish - check
5. Polka-dot lining - (AWWW!!!) Check!
6. Eel skin - check! This is rather eco-friendly. Eel skin is a by-product of the food industry. They are not harmed just for their skin. I'm not sure how to describe the leather but it is very, very soft and feels thin but apparenly, it is way hardier than cow hide. Well, only time can tell.
7. It comes in such array of colours that I think I'm going to end up with more than 5 of them.

So, anyway, after more online prowling, I found some places which are selling similar purses for cheap on Amazon. I ordered a couple of them and will wait and see if they are great. I'm also ordering some Becksondergaard ones (I'm a sucker for polka dot lining, the Amazon ones are plain). So looking forward to them arriving!

Becksondergaard is a Danish accessory brand. They have lovely scarves, purses, and handbags in a wonderful variety of colours in simple Scandinavian style. Their eel skin accessories have been their classic collection for years.


<3!

You can find them at Takashimaya handbags department at Level 2.

And thank goodness I decided to pop into Takashimaya after my course, and before my ballet class at Dhoby Ghaut. I don't know. I thought I could try my luck at Taka and I did became lucky!

Oh crap. I really want this.

Still reading this book.


At the part where the Russian Revolution just started. Supercannotputdown. Arrrghghghghghghghggh....

WHY DO I HAVE TO WORK?

I surf Seat61.com and fantasize to it.

The leap day deserves an entry but nothing interesting have been going on in life so... yap. Will be heading to Phnom Penh first week of April and spend the remaining months feeling jealous of colleagues who will be off for their holidays in HK, Europe, and so on. Work's been busy and fine. The birthday thing is always on my mind and I can't believe I am going to turn 30 quite soon. It's like, with a blink of an eye, it's March! Hey, hey, 30 doesn't look far away! I am not sure how I want to feel about being 30. I am kind of looking, and not looking forward to it. But I am definitely looking forward to the NYC trip. :D

If Singapore always scores high on various indices then, why are her people unhappy?