Girls Talk - Accessories

This is the right opportunity for me to say that "my husband is so lucky to have me as a wife." And why did I say that without a taint of modesty? (wink...wink) Well, it is because I am not a big jewelry person. I don't mind nor am bothered not being presented with expensive jewelries or watches or any other accessories known to women. I prefer the simple beaded-kind of necklaces which I wear to work and casual occasions. My husband even insists of buying me stuff but I just shrug it off. Isn't he so lucky?!? hihihihihii...

Well, since it's Accessories theme for our GT's topic, I am posting my collection of inexpensive beaded necklaces I got from family and friends. Most of them were bought in Manila but some were given by my friends elsewhere around the globe. There's really not one particular fave of mine. All of them are worn regularly depending on my mood and what type of cloting I am wearing that time.

Lastly, I am not a big fan of watches too. Although there is one watch that I wear everyday because it is very special. It's my hubby's 12th wedding anniversary gift to me. It is actually a "his and her's" watch so he also has the same kind but a bigger one.

Girls Talk - Shoes

I am not a big collector of shoes but I do have some which I bought many moons ago and they are still in tip-top shape. When it comes to shoes, I do buy mostly leather because of its durability as I walk with a shuffle. Hard to explain!

These 3 are my favorite shoes to wear in the office. The boots is worn only during the cooler climate here so it is in good condition. The other 2 are my fave high-heeled shoes. I love wearing high-heels because I am short ;)

Girls Talk - Bags

I am a bag fanatic. I love bags. I just have to have bags! That's the mantra running in my head everytime I see a big sale sign or when there is a gorgeous style in the rack.

There was a time when I had several trunks full of bags. My husband joked that if we ever ran out of food to eat, we could always chop the leather straps of my collections for stew.

Well, this is one passion that I find hard to shake off. Although I don't buy those signature bags like Louis Vuitton (although I dream to own one on my 40th birthday and that is few years from now) or Gucci, I do have a number of expensive and yet, very durable and high-quality bags which I acquired over the years. I don't squander money on things which do not last for long. I am happy to say that my bags are still in mint condition after many years of usage. For me, they are not statement accessories but something I can put my important stuff which I cannot do without.

Here's my fave bag at the moment:

Girls Talk - I LOVE ME: Why you love being a girl?

Well, my good blogging pal Niko conceived this Girls Talk idea and heck, it's cool! So, I am in... I love being a girl and here are the reasons why:

• 1. I can wear high heels, mini-skirt (without looking slutty!) and a make up! Good combinations when you're trying to win a deal! hahaha
• 2. I can cry on drama flicks with no shame because I am a girl.
• 3. I just wave and smile and the other folks let me cut in the line (this applies when I am driving too). I have priority in paying at the till here (it's really practised here in the UAE. Women get special preference in lines and we have a special section - Women Only in most banks and other service companies).
• 4. Shopping=Exercise, what can be better than that? I enjoy the shopping and at the same time, I am being a health-buff.
• 5. I can try on many outfits, mix and match them, update them or downgrade them. I play by my fashion rules and I cannot be bothered ;)
• 6. I am in-tune with my inner self without denying the various emotions a woman can feel.
• 7. I can be soft as a marshmallow and tough as a nail.
• 8. I can hold hands with my girl pals without being labelled "gay." But if guys do that, society finds it queer.
• 9. I am a mom, sister and a wife.
• 10. God has given me the gift to carry another life in my womb for 9 months. Beat that guys!