Haul: Hello Kitty

Can someone stop me from my crazy obsession already?

Finally get to take a break from work and I am all into shopping like I haven't shop my entire life.

I should perhaps start to film: "Confession of a shopaholic" too.

This are all purchase from Malaysia. Technically, you can also try search for it on a China webbie for a lower price but I just decided to stick with the deal.

It's a short post. It is more of picture showing.

So, enjoy!!

Do let me know if you know where sells awesome hello kitty stuff.

Another stationary haul... from ANBC

Another random stationary post. Went to sell a bag and I decided that since I am around the area, I should go visit my favourite stall, deng deng deng... ANBC!

Bad decision cos end splurging inside the shop. For those who has been waiting to purchase new schedulers, more designs and brands has been launched. And the much anticipated fanciful scheduler from sanrio, etc.
With the advancement of technology, maybe many traditions will be lost but what is more heartwarming than the traditional way of doing things?
So stationary is kind of like a live without item for me, what say you?

Mini stationary Haul

Recently has been crazily looking for scheduler for year 2013, cute ones especially and maybe a smaller size too. Ended up with more pens and pencils. Sucker for cutesy stuff.

I know its the IT age and phones can do wonders but it always feel better to retain some tradition so wala~ my recent stationary haul!!

Camomilla ~From Italy ~Hello Kitty

Calling to all the crazy fans of Hello Kitty, Polka Dots, Ribbons and whats not, you might fall or might not fall in love with Camomilla but I did.

So a little short description of Camomilla, extracted from their facebook page.

"Camomilla Milano is an Italian fashion accessory manufacturer that creates bags, wallets, purses, shoes, jewellery, hair accessories and more. The brand was founded in Milan in 1983 by Grazia and Maurizio Belloni, husband and wife duo."

First founded this shop when I went for my facial at Ion Orchard.

The only biggest attraction that got me snooping into the shop was the major Hello Kitty displayed within that shop. Major character of the shop is still Hello Kitty. There is other stuff too like bags, pouches, with ribbons or polka dots or simply just plain design but still so chio!

One biggest downfall I felt is their items are kinda very costly for the size or not but the workmanship of their Hello Kitty collection is somewhat not that fantastic. (I am not sure about the rest because I only buy the Hello Kitty items from their shop)

Usually some small retail shops who has defected goods would give you some discount if you are willingly to take them but hell no, this shop doesn't. (No matter how you put it) So it's either you purchase it or just leave the shop entirely. After all, if it's a small insignificant defect, there bound to be supportive consumers. It's Hello Kitty we are talking about. 

They have a flagshop in Vivocity too. Though I only came to know of it yesterday.

And so if you are really interested, these are the information:

Camomilla Milano Boutiques
Vivocity #01-119 Tel: (65) 6376-9940
ION Orchard #B3-41 Tel: (65) 6509-1990
Opening hours:
10.30am to 10.00pm

For enquiries, please e-mail info@rosablu.com

So here are some photos of my recent hauls from their shop. And by the way, for ION card members, if you purchase $100 and above from their shop, you can get a 10% discount. I am not sure it is valid till when though. Bank of China also has discount promotions tied up with them. (I didn't check that out though, BOC promotions!)

 Their carrier. Only given when you purchase bags or bigger items.

 Made of soft synthetic leather and freaking expensive. But it Hello Kitty versus my pocket and Hello Kitty emerged victorious! SGD$99.50

 The interior.

 The magnetic lock.

 Hello Kitty pouch. One of the products with poor workmanship. The nose is not in centre between the eyes. You probably can't really see it from the photo. Else everything is kinda fine. It is about SGD$20 if I am not wrong.

 Back of the pouch.

 Hello Kitty pencil case? Can be used either as pouch or pencil case. 

This is my so claim defected item, there is some cloth coming not stitch properly at the neck area. Maybe I am too fussy but the so called defects are still ok. I just find it defected that's all.

 SGD$35

 Bought this wallet when I first went to their store. It has the pink shade too when I went there yesterday but there wasn't any such shades when I bought this wallet. It's actually kinda bulky but not really heavy. Just decided to add to the post since I am blogging it.

Disclaimer: I am not afflicted to the store and it's just purely review on the shopping experience and items purchased from them.

Hello! Hello Kitty Affair

When has my obsession with Hello Kitty started? Honestly, if I want to trace back, it would have been really hard. I am just a die hard fan of anything cute and plushy.

It brings absolute joy and a broad wide smile on my face.

When I received Tangs mailer that Vans is launching yet another round of Hello Kitty Limited Editions, I was already looking forward to it.

Going to town was kinda of much a hassle and I didn't really think I would even get the haversack. (yes, bags are one their collection this season). And guess what? Jurong point has a Vans outlet. Am I lucky or what?

They have two designs for the bags in this collection, but I have decided to go with this one.

Hello Kitty has been a vintage icon and since, many companies has been trying to collaborate and incorporate Hello Kitty with their merchandise. Being the most recent, Macdonald's with their Hello Kitty plushies.

I am huge fan of Van products and what is more wonderful than having two loves merge into one?

Here is a picture of the other design launched.

Picture extracted from: http://www.hellokittyjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/829_sanrio_vans_hello_kitty_summer2012_collection_17.jpg

I just chance upon the website when I was searching for some images to post.

You may also wanna visit www.hellokittyjunkie.com for the full range collection pictures.

I must say this collection has more to offer and some of the shoe designs is much prettier than the last.

Are you a Hello Kitty fan? What are some other cool Hello Kitty stuff you have to share?

DIY: Pouch (Hello Kitty style)

Up for some random DIY? Lately, there is this inspiration to wanna to do a DIY pouch.

Before we get started, there is some of the materials you will need to start this project.

1. Sewing machine. (or you can manual sew)
2. Cloth
3. Iron on fix
4.Buttons
5. Threads
6. Charms
7. Zip
8. Lace


Step one:

Always measure the length of the pouch with the help of your zip. The cloth length should always give some allowances for the zip. It shouldn't be too long or short in length.

Step two:

Always sew your embellishments on the cloth before you sew the sides up.

Step three:

Sew the zip first before you sew the pouch up.

Step four:

If you want to have some puffy effect, inside some stuffings into it. (Such stuffings can be found in art stores like Art Friend)

 The front and the lining inside.

 Up with the lace.

Than the embelishments.

 Almost done, now the back cloth.(The front has been inserted with stuffings)

 The completed pouch.

Added a charm on the zip.

Do you like to do DIY projects? Care to share some of your the interesting projects with me?