Carousels and Couture

So how was everyone's Christmas! I had a nice quiet time at home, spending time with family. The end of the year is always the time when I look back and think of all I've accomplished and all that I hope to accomplish in the future. And even though I'm thankful for everything I have, I also do think about what I hope to get in the future. Here's my Christmas wish list of 2012, what's yours? #1. Chanel 2.55 The most classic, coveted bag in fashion. My favourite is lambskin, even though caviar is more hardy. And I love beige, but black is also such a great everyday option. Green might not be my first choice in an investment bag but I really like the colour and details on this Chanel carried by Kim Kardashian. #2. Lady Dior Yet another gorgeous classic, and even though it's not so coveted as the 2.55, I just love this bag too. Maybe partly because Marion Cotillard is the face of Dior, and I really admire her.  #3. Blazer  It's sup...

With the perpetual summer heat in Singapore, Starbucks has introduced 2 new drinks to their menu to keep us cool. Made from green coffee extract, they are the Cool Lime and Very Berry Hibiscus. After much debate, I decided to forgo my favourite Caramel frappe and try out the Very Berry Hibiscus. According to the Starbucks website, the Very Berry Hibiscus contains tangy blackberry and hints of hibiscus. "Shaken with whole blackberries and a boost of natural energy from Green Coffee Extract, our handcrafted Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage is a low-calorie afternoon recharge that tastes nothing like coffee." I tried out the Tall size, which was S$5.50, the same price for most of their drinks in the Tall size. It was a colorful pink-red, and there were a couple of big blackberries and some smaller-sized blackberries inside. True enough, I didn't taste any coffee at all, it was more like a fruit juice refresher. It was mostly a blackberry taste and I did...