Tuesday, 28 February 2012

COLLECTION LOG: All about COACH....Handbags

I FALL DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH COACH!!!

My 1st COACH BAG...I bought Tote (Coach Poppy Denim Worldblock Glam Tote)...I LOVE BLUE COLOUR!!!

I am seriously fall in love with Coach. Once I get the tote..see the design...touch with my own hand..see with my own eyes...see the stitching.. Oh my Goodness sake..no wonder women around the world in LOVE with branded items.
Tote bag...bigger space to put all your things. This tote is for leisure..for work purposes will be different design.
Actually I already own BONIA Tote...fews SEMBONIA Handbags. But Malaysia brand is also GOOD. I bought it 4 years ago and still in good condition.
Before aiming the INTERNATIONAL BRAND...experience with our own brand 1st. Support our local product.
Do click here...see huge collection of Satchel/Carryalls..Tote...Wallet.. COACH WEBSITE....


HOW TO KNOW THE COACH BAG IS AUTHENTIC & NOT FAKE???

(I copied it from How to spot fake COACH BAG)



You wouldn't think anyone would bother to make fake COACH bags because the originals are relatively inexpensive - at least compared to other high-fashion bags such as Prada, LV, etc.  But as you know, people will do anything to make a quick buck.  Fake COACH bags are a little difficult to spot, but here are some tips based on my personal experiences and observations:

Please note: I am not affiliated with Coach - I just love their products and hate to see people get taken advantage of...
Photos:  Also please note that the photos you see to the right are not my photos - they are listings from other eBay sellers - so they may or may not be authentic.  I have no control over what listings appear there - eBay chooses them based on the content of this guide - i.e. regarding coach purses and wallets.

1.  Signature fabric:  The "C" pattern will be crooked.  Except for some newer patterns, like the "optic" or my new favorite "scarf print," the tip of the horizontal "C" facing the other "C" should touch.  Also, the pattern should line up and start in the center of the front panel of the bag (same with the back panel).  The center seam should go straight down through the middle of the CC's, and the pattern should be aligned horizontally and vertically.  Also, the pattern should line up on any front or back pockets, so that it looks like there is no break in the pattern.  (Note: Sometimes the pattern does not line up on side seams as this is nearly impossible to do.)  The best way to tell is to go to the COACH website and look at the real thing, and then compare it to what you're looking at on eBay and see if the pattern is different.  

2.  Sometimes the "CC" will actually be a "GG" - how much more obvious can you get!  And no, this does not mean it's a Gucci!  (I'm not as familiar with Gucci products, but if someone is selling you a "COACH" bag which is imprinted with the letter "G" then logically it must be fake.)

3.  The stitching or general construction of the bag looks sloppy - this is a sure sign because COACH does not make sloppy products!  Each stitch should be the same length as every other stitch, it should be in a straight line, and there should be no "over-stitching".  

4.  The bag does not look like any other bag you've ever seen - if it looks "sort of" like a bag you've seen but something is "off" - be careful!  

5.  Replicas:  The seller is listing an unusually large number of the same exact bag.  This is a red flag because there are websites where you can purchase good-quality replicas, and I have seen these replicas listed on eBay claiming to be authentic.  Note that replicas are usually made of fabric, as leather is more expensive and therefore all-leather bags are less likely to be fake.  (However, I have seen fake Coach bags made of all-leather.  The all-leather fakes are usually very easy to spot - i.e. the quality of the leather is VERY poor, the fixtures are all wrong, etc.)

6.  Photos:  Beware of blurry photos or stock photos (a stock photo is one that has been cut-and-pasted from the COACH website, usually with a white background) - this does not necessarily mean the bag is fake, but if you see either of these types of photos, I would contact the seller and ask if they can send you a photo of the actual item they're selling.

7.  Authenticity:  Take note if there is absolutely no mention that the bag is authentic!  If so, ask the seller to verify that they are offering an authentic product.  If they fail to respond to your request, this may be a sign that they don't want to incriminate themselves.  But be careful!  Just because the seller claims it's authentic does not mean that it is.

8.  Credo Patch:  Most COACH bags have a "serial number" stamped on the inside, on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining.  Some of the smaller purses (the "clutch," the "swingpack" and the "mini") do not have a serial number.  The serial number typically consists of a series of numbers or a number-and-letter combination.  The last 4-5 digits of the serial number indicate the style number of the bag.  Careful, though, as fake COACH bags also have a serial number - so just because the bag has a serial number does NOT mean the it is authentic.

**UPDATE**  If the patch is not stamped - in other words, embossed into the leather - but is simply printed in ink - beware!  The only bags I've seen with the credo patch printed in ink are the newer lines, like the Legacy, where the credo is lettered in gold-colored ink - and even then, it is still stamped into the leather before it's lettered over in gold.
***UPDATE REGARDING "SERIAL NUMBERS"***  History:  Bags from the late 1960's did not have any serial number.  Coach added serial numbers to the creed in the 1970's - each bag had a unique number - a "serial number" in the true sense of the word.  This was apparently true through the 1980's, and it was not until the 1990's that Coach introduced the modern "registration format" of letters and numbers, with the last four digits indicating the style number of the bag - or, in the late 2000's, the last five digits.

9.  Fixtures:  The "COACH" logo should be stamped on most of the metal hardware - except the older "classic favorite" styles.  **UPDATE** The newer COACH bags do not have the COACH stamp on any of the nickel/brass hardware, such as, the Legacy bags.  But keep in mind that COACH still makes their regular 'trendy' line of bags, although the newer ones do not appear to have COACH stamped on the hardware (perhaps they are doing away with this).  This is a situation where, because the style of a particular bag may change from year to year, you'll need to find a photo of the authentic product - and make sure it's the same style number - to compare with photos from the auction.   

10.   Zippers:  Although the zipper pull on a real COACH bag will be made of leather or a series of rings, the actual zipper mechanism which pulls the two sides of the zipper together should be embossed with the letters "YKK".  This is the highest-quality manufacturer of zippers and COACH uses this brand.  Sometimes it's hard to see, especially on a photo.  Even in person, you may need a magnifying glass to see the YKK, especially with very small zippers.   Note:  I have never seen a regular zipper pull on a Coach bag - in my experience, they are either made of leather, a single ring, or series or rings.  This is one of the wonderful ways Coach makes their products unique, down to the very smallest detail!

11.  Lining:  If the outside of the bag has the CC pattern, the lining will NOT have any pattern.  If the outside of the bag does NOT have the CC pattern, the lining will most likely have the CC pattern (although sometimes neither the outside nor the inside will have the CC pattern).  You will NEVER see a bag with the CC pattern on the outside AND the inside - this is a sure sign of a fake bag.  Also, the "classic favorites" style bags do not have a lining at all.  (Note:  Legacy bags all have a the same multi-colored striped *real* silk lining, no matter what the exterior color or pattern is.)

12.  "Made in China":  I've been asked this question often - if it says "Made in China" does that mean it's fake?  The answer is no - Coach does make some bags in China.  I have also heard that Coach has made bags in Turkey.  However, I have also heard that Coach does NOT make bags in Korea or Thiland - so if you see a "Made in Korea" or "Made in Thailand" tag then you'll know it's fake.   Bags sold on the "DHgate" website (and similar sites) are NOT authentic!!! 

13.  Other Auctions:  I've received a lot of questions about bags on Overstock.  They have an "auction" section similar to eBay, as does MSN, Yahoo, and others.  I would use the same caution in purchasing from any auction.  Bags sold at "purse parties" are not authentic!

14.  Other Guides:  Check out the Coach guide written by "fionaflyby" for more great tips.  And knowknockoffs "dot" com has additional info on fake handbags in general. 

15.  Seller Feedback:  Finally, don't forget to look at the seller's feedback - what is their rating?  If it is not 100% (or at least 99-plus) then  make sure to read their feedback comments.  If a seller has sold thousands of items, chances are someone has left negative feedback, which does not necessarily mean the bag they're selling is fake.  Sometimes buyers get anxious and leave negative feedback without giving the seller a chance to remedy the problem.  So it's always a good idea to check feedback ratings to see what type of negative feedback was left, and if the seller made any reply to that feedback.  And as always, ask the seller questions if you have any doubts or need any additional info.  If the seller responds with a suspicious explanation, I would be very cautious about bidding.      

16.  Vendors:  And remember - shop for COACH items in department stores and familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality of their products.  It will then be easier for you to spot a fake one.  Also note that Coach does not sell products "wholesale" or through any vendor other than department stores, Coach retail or outlet stores, and the Coach website.  So if you run across a website claiming to sell authentic Coach merchandise, they are most likely counterfeits.  These counterfeit websites will usually have some type of "disclaimer" stating that their products are "inspired by" Coach.  This "disclaimer" is usually in fine print or on a separate page - but beware! - some websites do not have any such "disclaimer" and I can't understand why they haven't been shut down yet.

Good luck and have fun shopping!  :o)
- Lisa

HOW TO SPOT FAKE COACH
  HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BAGS

Other brand that make me fond to own (I like the design...simple):
~ Michael Kors
~ LongChamp

My own Quote:
"I work so hard. I have no time for myself. I give all my heart towards work and study. Why not if I entertain myself to what I LOVE THE MOST? I pamper my own heart...Even how much you spend on ITEMS but do it wisely and make sure a LONG TERM INVESTMENT"

Saturday, 18 February 2012

BFF LOG: Term of BFF (Best Friend Forever) Friendship....Insyaallah


Permulaan persahabatan kami adalah sebagai LAW STUDENT AIKOL IIUM di main campus gombak. Kami juga adalah "Minah Ganas"...al-maklum, jikalau sebut je budak LAW..maka anda sudah boleh agak situasinya bagaimana.

Boleh dikatakan MINAH REMPIT (Pada ketika itu motor menjadi pengangkutan utama)

Gambar ini di ambil ketika kami bermandi-manda di ULU YAM, Selangor.

Che Sol, Che Zi & Odett...


Kami bermula berLIMA..
Che Mir, Che Sol, Che Reen, Che Zi dan off course me...Che Porr. Ntah macam mana boleh dapat panggil macam ni. Semua angkara si Che Mail.

Teringat gelaran Che Det (Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad)...agaknya maybe in the future pun orang bakal mengenali kami sebegitu.

Che Porr dah sebati dengan aku. Gelaran yang dipanggil dan dikenali.


Cik akak seorang ni aku kenal semasa di SMTSHAS (Sekolah Teknik)...aku budak Civil Engineering ok (konon-konon pandai la). Tapi tak jadi Engineer pun...ke lain arah tuju ku akhirnya.

Si Che Reen panggil beliau SHA SHE...
(Dalam blog ini cukup hanya mengenali dengan nama panggil -Short form...tidak perlu intro nama penuh) ..term PNC (Private n Confidential)

 


Tiga sekawan. Hope the friendship will last forever.
Satu perkara yang aku sangat KAGUM dengan mereka berdua ini...SETIA..SUPPORTIVE..UNDERSTANDING.
Segala UP & DOWN diharungi...dikongsi bersama.

Off course kebanyakkan RAHSIA I mereka tahu. I TRUST THEM A LOT (Aku lah manusia paling susah nak percaya kat orang. Aku akan teliti dan cerewet habis memilih kawan).

Actually mereka berdua ni pun sangat RELIABLE.
Professional Law Practitioner. LAW IS JUSTICE!!!



We all like having fun. Hangout together. Makan-makan hingga tembam.

Senang cerita...interest lebih kurang sama.




And always SUKA BERGAMBAR. Senyum nampak GIGI...huhu


Kat bowling alley pun nak posing. Macam dah tak nampak orang lalu lalang.

Friendship ini senang je nak develop IF we know how to handle the TRUST. Jika ada masalah, kita try to give opinion BUT bukan bertindak seperti BUSY BODY. Jika diberitahu RAHSIA..perlu la pandai simpan.


"But FRIENDSHIP is the breathing ROSE, with sweets in every FOLD"
~Oliver Wendell Holmes~

"Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend"
~Albert Camus~

Sebenarnya...kawan-kawan kita adalah cerminan diri kita selain daripada FAMILY.

Jika kita ada AURA POSITIF maka, AURA-AURA POSITIF yang lain akan mendekati kita.

Dari dulu mak selalu berpesan..."Hati-hati memilih kawan, ada kawan yang akan membinasakan kita. Belajar pandai-pandai maka akan berkawan dengan yang pandai-pandai"

Ada betul juga. Bila kita berkawan secara positif...maka untuk bersaing secara positif pun akan ada. Sama-sama ingin berjaya dalam pelajaran...sama-sama ingin berjaya dalam kerjaya.



Kami memang suka GOSIP tetapi bukan GOSIP kosong. INTELLECTUAL GOSSIPS.

Aku pun memang sentiasa BUSY. Cerita GOSIP POLITIK jarang dibaca. Mereka ini kadang-kadang ada juga bercerita. Jadi information isu semasa mudah untuk diperolehi.




One of our pass time activities: MOVIES!!!
Lagi-lagi I yang sangat expressive jika tengok any action movies.






Again...MAKAN. FOOD also our favourite pass time.


Kami pun suka SHOPPING!!!!







The most BEST THING in our friendship. TELUS. Suka men-KRITIK. Itu tak cantik...sudah gemuk..
Tapi kritik membina dan bukan menjatuhkan. Aku suka kalau BFF aku ini sentiasa cantik...positif thinking. At least we want to live for tomorrow. Sorrow will never improve our life but HAPPINESS...YES!!





Planning for future GETAWAY (HOLIDAY) memang ada. Asyik planning je...action entah bila. Really hope this FRIENDSHIP will last until death took us apart. Insyaallah. Aku mendoakan semoga sahabat-sahabat aku semua ini berjaya dalam apa jua bidang yang diceburi. Sama-sama naik....sama-sama success...sama-sama bahagia. Insyaallah.

~THIS FRIENDSHIP & TRUST IS UNBREAKABLE~

Psst: Ada lagi ...Che Nadia (Kena selit)


"Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence"
~George Washington~

"Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood to be in your own veins"
~Charles Alexander Eastman~

"Friendship...is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything"
~Muhammad Ali~

 THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND (Andrew Gold)

 

THAT ARE FRIENDS ARE FOR (Dionne Warwick & Friends)

Friday, 3 February 2012

WORKPLACE LOG: Company Dinner 2010 ~Theme: Batik~

 I have attended 2 Family Days, one in Malacca (A'Famosa Resort) and another one in Kuantan (Holiday Villa Beach Resort & SPA Cherating)....I am absent for Perak (Bukit Merah Laketown).
Now DINNER were held here for STAFF only in Kuala Lipis.

 Like a wedding ceremony.

 Dancers...


 Calling the Expatriate for a dance.

 This time I am Chubby (Around 58kg)..with previous GENERAL MANAGER (JR)

Quite surprised..my FACE were included in the Company Photobook. 

 The LUCKY DRAW time....




 The food is from Mu'alaf Restaurant Raub.



This is when I managed to answer the quiz...only Petronas Fuel card for me.

~Photos are all original from the Company Photobook~


Psst: For Company Dinner 2011 is coming soon!! (Will wait for photos from the Professional Photographer)

Memukau & meminati.. ~Nicole Scherzinger~

Sangat menyukai beliau KERANA...bentuk badan yang cantik. Sexy. Inilah badan idaman...
She can dance..she have a beautiful leg..a very nice curve..have a long hair...so natural.


Untuk mendapatkan badan seperti dia...perlu SELALU EXERCISE!!! My 2 male cousin and my brother tengah asyik jaga badan (GYM)...berketul-ketul..6 pax. Tetapi kalau pakai COAT memang SMART. Good for them...1 already an Engineer...2 will become future Engineer..Insyaallah.


If berat badan naik..perut dah buncit sedikit, lengan mengelebeh...aku sendiri jadi susah hati. Nak pakai baju pun dah tak lawa. Ada ketika mengutuk diri sendiri di depan cermin. Owh...mirror mirror on the wall, how ugly I am with these extra fat??


I watched this video, imagine 1 day...I want to have a photoshot in a place like this. Wearing sexy wedding gown (lace)...wow...wedding photos. Where got in Malaysia?

COLLECTION LOG: The Collectible Items

My female cousin now in United Kingdom (Kent) study in Canterbury University in TESL...so future ENGLISH TEACHER. All my cousins, does very very extraordinary in education. I'm the one that the only "Black Sheep" that only able to attain few A's in any Examination. But my family valued education the MOST.
This is Twinnings Royal Wedding Tea. She bought before coming back to Malaysia for break. So special for me. I am surprised. Thank you soo much!!!

Cited from the official Website:
http://shop.twinings.co.uk/shop/royal-wedding-earl-grey-black.html


To celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton the master blenders here at Twinings  have developed a wonderful light tea, which is a White Earl Grey Tea with light flavours of Rose Petal.

Best served without milk (although, that's our choice, you are welcome to add a drop of milk according to your taste), this bright, sparkling amber coloured tea is perfect for your Royal Wedding Tea Party.

The BRITISH or ENGLISH drink tea different from us (Layman in Asia). The TEA connote or symbolize as UPPER-CLASS DRINK in Europe. Serve it beautiful teapot (as VANTAGE Porcelain-wares), with a silver spoon.

Read more on this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_tea_culture

 Also another goodies from LONDON. I have a plan to go there but maybe after I finish my study..save extra money before she's graduate. At least I have a place to stay, a tourist guide to take me to see beautiful place in London. Maybe 2013..I will try to put it my travel calender.

 This is not from LONDON but from SARAWAK (KUCHING)..my BFF gave this to me. Few people asked me to follow them to have a trip in SARAWAK but insufficient time. What to do??

LANGKAWI..my family been here for 2 times BUT me...still. Just waiting for souvenir from them only.

1 of my colleague gave this magnet souvenir.

 This i bought it in USS SINGAPORE. Actually I bought quite few.

 My favorite ever perfum. I bought after 70% discount. 100ml and really last for 1 year.

 Another perfum that I've collected.

 This is also one of my favorite. Sweet smell.

 The scent a bit strong for my nose.

 This one with me for 2 years. Always in my handbag. Emergency purpose only.

Nice but still strong for my nose.

 This one is all the way from JAPAN. My friend gave me as birthday present. My 28th birthday present. Very strong scent but very classy scent.

My precious watch from SEIKO. I like this brand so much. A sapphire glass watch. I bought it in ISETAN KLCC, 3 years ago. Value for my money. Even how much you have spent on your favourite items but always remember that...MUST VALUE FOR MONEY & use it for LONG TERM.