Where to Go Shopping for Pre-Owned Luxury Brand Items?

There's a thriving resale market for pre-owned luxury pieces. I'm just thankful for the phenom, a LV bag or a Goyard need not cost as much cash. Its basically buying your dream bag at a price you can afford, its just a matter of searching and when it comes to online searches, the fashionably well-heeled will devote enough time to their bargain hunt.

As a fashionista on the hunt for serious designer pieces - such as Pre Owned Celine, Louis Vuitton, Channel, Valentino & More. You do the bulk of your research scouring the pages of online fashion mags and blogs, I came across an article called 5 Secret Sites You Should Be Shopping for Secondhand Designer Bags - Shop smarter, not harder on Elle.com

I checked out the resale sites on their lists and tried two because some of the brands I wanted are spread out across the two sites. But I struck luxury gold with Inseller where I bought myself Saint Laurent Purple Calfskin Sac de Jour Handbag. Oh la la!

When it comes to doing luxury shopping on resale sites, you have to be mindful of the original price, the availability of the item in high-end retail shops because what you really pay for is surpassing that long waiting list and being pennywise on the price.

Keep Swimming in Style

Its summer! Time to get some wet ware. Something flattering and sleek! Thanks to one-piece poolside divas Emily Ratajkowski, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid - always flashing their beach bods on Instagram.

Off shoulder swimsuit: The Delphine one-piece 

Now if I had ScarJo's beach bod I would definitely rock this! A single strap off-the-shoulder detail with side cutout details to enhance the waistline and show off those abs you’ve been working out.

This one's a bit getting to close towards the Fifth Element.  High waist bottom and bandage top with cutout detail.

Land ahoy! OYE products are all handmade in Istanbul, using the highest quality fabrics with exceptional workmanship in pursuit of extraordinary appeal and style. Put on your sunscreen or dive in at.oyeswimwear.com

Nailed It?

What do you think about these nails?  The styling on the right makes it look like there's overgrowth of extra keratin on that girl though I do think her makeup is fab.  The ones on the right looks great though, I'd love to have my nails done that way.  

Yoga Goodness

My Yoga gear is all this quick air-cooled stuff that can easily wick the moisture off my non-slip mat. Yeah by moisture I mean all the sweat that comes off like a waterfall during a workout.

I love to relax and meditate in a comfortable tank and stretchy drawstring pants. In between days, I go for my Lycra pieces or my Lululemons. Its not just about exercising in style, but working out in comfy wear. Hey twisting like a pretzel ain't easy, but Yoga for me is soo thoroughly good for my back that I can't live without it. In fact, I look forward my my quiet yoga time each day and challenging my body further into sustaining poses as long as I could. I'm no pro and I'm not into the hardcore spiritual lifestyle either (though I'm quite jealous that some people are able to have the discipline to live the way they want). 

In terms of Yoga, I'm more like Tara Stiles and what Tara Stiles does is demystify Yoga, that Yoga is for everybody- and not just Vegans or hipsters or the Asian brothers in my neighborhood. Yoga is for the flexibility and the body's peace of mind. And I'm more attune to that, its a personal preference you might say.

Enjoying a power smoothie right after my Yoga workout

Ooh La La Chanel

Do people actually go around lugging this thing beyond Fashion week?

Damn this Chanel Hulahoop bag

This single pearl Chanel hair accessory (aka scrunchie) is way too classy though

Lovely Soap Stones by Beklina

Healing crystals are out and so 90s! Mineral soaps are defintely in. Enjoy these geologic darlings on your skin in various earth forms -marble, malachite, tourmaline, jade, pink quartz and green agate.



Not to worry these soap rocks won't hurt ya skin at all, these glycerine stones are made from extracts of earth, aloe, calendula, chamomile, comfrey, lavender, vitamin E, jojoba oil, olive oil, and almond oil. Really gentle on your skin. Lovely to look at too :)

Get these soap rocks here

Family Ties, Family Lies

I hate doing things out of obligation, familial obligations for that matter are far out the most stressful. You don't want to piss anyone off because family is forever! Which means everyday of your life since birth, these people whom you love, adore, hate will always be present and have something to say about how you handle things in your life.

I have no qualms about my immediate family, me and my sisters are very close. I just don't get along with cousins, I dislike them very much and I don't mind letting the world know (even on this blog) that this is how I feel about them. Sorry, but some relatives are just unbelievably annoying.

I am content with the relationship I have with my darling relatives (they lilive in another city, really far away from our home), we only get to see them on holiday. We're quite civil, but not cloe and I would like to leave it at that. Just because they are my relatives, it doesn't mean their unsolicited advice are often sound. I am old enough to know what I can and cannot do. And I can make up my own mind, thank you! Even if it pisses you off!