*Louis Vuitton Damier Hampstead Bag*

Since my dream Chanel Flap bag is kinda far-fetched, I opt for this one which is more likely to afford. Consider it undauntedly frivolous, but I’m hearting to grab this baby within a year no matter what you say!

Well, we’re dealing with more or less a thousand bucks. So, I thought of an agenda to do, before splurging for it. That is: I need to be debt-free ASAP. lololol

I am was a self-confessed shopaholic who loves all things pretty. I shop mad, so as my credit card bills have gone mad. That’s why, I plan to get rid ALL of it soon. I know, it’s gonna be very hard on my part. But, it will give me a reason to buy myself a Damier bag should I accomplish it. For now, I think I’m gonna settle buying a cheaper Gucci *head-palm*.

LV Damier Hampstead–you’re mine soon! *evil grin*

I use the Starbucks planner for this current year, 2007. I’ve been an avid fan of their planners because of its neat, cozy and scrapbook-ish design that won’t bore me to death every time I jot down my schedule. I really, really love this planner. But, upon chancing this website, my mind begins to fickle.

My first impulse was to get a reservation ASAP and buy. So there:

Dear Belle de Jour Girl,

Thank you for your order. We will be processing your order and email you a reservation acknowledgement. Please expect our confirmation in 2-3 days. Please note planners will be available for delivery or pick on the second week of November. Also, price of Php 548 with discount, does not include delivery charges.

We are excited to send you your Belle de Jour Power Planner! Have a fabulous day!

Sincerely,

Belle de Jour Team

It looks like I’m going to bid buh-bye to my Starbucks Planner for the next year. Belle de Jour Planners are awesome! This posh, vector graphics laden planner suits my personality, and I believe it’s specially made for women (on-the-go).

This planner includes inspiring affirmations and helpful articles about beauty, fashion, health, time management, career tips and a whole lot more! It also has time management-based tools, pages or lists that helps in effectively managing priorities, planning ahead and taking full control on the fast paced life!

The best part? It also includes discount coupons from top brands such as All Flip Flops/Havaianas, Bayo, BYSI, Celine, Charles and Keith, Chocolate Clothing, Claw Daddy, CMG, Cocorama, Crustasia, Culte Femme Rustans, Cupcakes by Sonja’s, Fiorgelato/Fiorcafe, FlyWear Eyewear, Freeway, Get Happy Accessories, Heaven ‘N Eggs, Karimadon, Kashieca, Laybare Waxing Salon, Levi’s Girls Store, Luna Rustans, Maybelline, Moschino Fragrances, New Orleans Restaurant, RedCrab Seafood Club, RedBox, Rred Rustans, So! Fab, The Ramp Crossings, Tomato, VNC, and Ace Water Spa!

What more can I ask for? More shopping discounts!!! Ha Ha Ha!

Snag this luscious planner for only Php 548. A 500-peso worth of planner is not bad enough than guzzling around 25 cups of coffee worth about Php 2500!

Order right now and they’ll slash 10% off the regular price. Deadline of discounted orders is on Oct 31, 2007. The planner will be available soon in National Bookstore and other major bookstore outlets nationwide.Unfortunately, it’s only available in the Philippines.

I feel unusually depressed and worried recently because of some other things happening in my life I cannot disclose. I am confident enough to say that it’s not about my love life. Ha-ha! Anyways, I am somewhat sure it’s just my hormonal imbalance-it seems like my female hormones can hardly be stopped from fluctuating. Going back, I decided to get some lucky charms for myself to mend the aggravating feeling.

One name crossed my mind-Joy Lim. She’s behind Charms and Crystals, a popular local jewelry store that uses mainly lucky charms and crystals. These stones or crystals have different functions when it comes to improving one’s chi, or life force. My personal picks are: citrine, tiger’s eye, jade and onyx.

Citrine the” Merchant Stone”. Citrine Quartz is an energizing and highly beneficial crystal. Its energies are directly related to the sun, and like the sun, its energies are invigorating and positive. It raises self-esteem and helps overcome self-destructive tendencies “A citrine in one’s cash box can produce more income for the merchant.” It not only assists the merchant in acquiring wealth but maintains wealth as well. It attracts abundance.

Tiger’s Eye stones are for clear thinking, accurate judgment, for protection and for good luck. Put on your eyes and see clearly. The Tiger’s Eye is also called the “Prosperity Stone”. It is a good emotional balancer and inspires one to achieve higher goals. It also gives better perception and insight especially in decision -making. Tiger’s eye helps us get through difficult phases with courage and determination for those moments we need these two things the most.

As the most helpful crystal, the tiger’s eye is also able to assist us in de-stressing ourselves after a long, long day at work or home. It mitigates the influence of moods during stressful situations. Tigers eye has a pain-alleviating effect. It slows down the flow of energy in the body and dampens over-excitation of the nerves and over-stimulation of the adrenal glands, giving us a general feeling of well-being.

Jade the King of all auspicious stones. Ancient Chinese people said that jade
stones can communicate with the spirits thus protects the human body, solves problems, heals sickness and drives away ominous spirits. Jade itself contains immeasurable amount of mystical powers, improves one’s fate to fulfill goals and wishes. Rich Chinese people always wear jade ornaments for over-all good luck.

Wear onyx for self protection, you may use it successfully and positively for release or to end a bothersome relationship. Ideal for counsellors for them to be protected by the negative energy problematic people have. Try one!

Buying original Charms & Crystals bracelet means selling out big bucks! One can go for as high as Php 5,000 apiece (or about $100). Looks like my newfound luck is just about to transpire since I got one for a steal of only Php 500 (about $10)!

Tadah! My first Charms & Crystals Bracelet:

*Citrine and Tiger’s Eye Bracelet with Buddha*

The citrine and tiger’s eye is a perfect combo for me. It’s like better controlling my emotions while being lucrative at the same time! I have yet to wait for it to be delivered . Ha-ha, by the way, here’s what they say about the red Buddha charm:

The Buddha is the ultimate symbol of joy and happiness. He is said to grant wishes and bring good tidings.
He brings wonderful prosperity and wealth luck to those engaged in any kind of business. He also blesses you with auspicious energy by taking away all your unhappiness and transforming them into happiness.
Many have said he is the guardian of the young and innocent, embracing them with his loving grace.

Charms & Crystals is available in the Philippines and the United States. For US customers, kindly visit www.charmsandcrystals.com. The site, unfortunately, doesn’t have a checkout option yet, but you can pay through money order.

For Philippine customers, you can snag one of these precious gems by contacting this trusted multiply seller, Sheila, through her site.

By next year, I’m looking forward to score an all-in-one bracelet (perfect as a Christmas-slash-New-Year’s gift for myself aside from the MACbook I’m lemming on). Right now, I’m eyeing for God of Wealth Dzi Onyx Charm and 8 Eyes Dzi with Jade which are priced at Php 3,800 each (scary).

*All quoted text are copied from charmsandcrystals.com