charmed life♥

Everyone's question is... will bag charms trend continue?  Or is it a dying trend?  My personal take is it will not really disappear: maybe Labubu or the Monster had it's time in 2025 , they need to get take the back seat this year. Bag charms give every bag a personality and uniqueness.  It also shows the personality of the one carrying the bag, especially nowadays people are more drawn to  quiet luxury bags and adding bag charms will surely make their bag stand out. What do we expect this year? source: Google source: Google Functional : Miniature keys, bottle opener, compact mirrors, mini pouches, tiny bags, and the like... moving on from The Monsters to these useful items.  We already saw this in third quarter of 2025, and it will be more visible this year. source: Google Multi-layer Maximalist : the aesthetic is mixing textures, multiple charms, personalized and slightly cluttered look.  Inspired by Y2K, playful and nostalgic elements. source: Chloe...

source: Kate Spade New York Opening 2026 with one of the most cutest collaboration:  Kate Spade New York x Hello Kitty & Friends.  This is not the first time Kate Spade collaborated with Hello Kitty.  They did their first in time with Hello Kitty's 50th Birthday celebration.   This year aside from Hello Kitty, Kate Spade included My Melody and Kuromi - in this collaboration.  Maybe it's also to celebrate My Melody's 50th Birthday which happened last year.   The collection was launched last January 15, 2026 that includes cutest stuff ever!  From jewelries, apparels, wallets, bag charms and bags . source: Kate Spade New York & Sanrio source: Kate Spade New York / Sanrio source: Kate Spade New York / Sanrio Price ranges from $58.00 to $449.00 and are available in-store, Kate Spade New York and Sanrio websites.

Happy 2026!  I know most of us have are own plan / resolution this new year.  Of course we all want to start the new year right... This year I want to save more... invest... be more frugal.  I am not getting any younger, I really want to build my retirement fund. Here are some of things I am not buying for 2026:  source: Pop mart Plushie bag charms / Blind boxes :   Yes!  I admit, I splurged a lot on "anik-anik": from the Labubu monters, Hello Kitty plushies, Care Bears, Monchhichi and etc.  I promised myself - No more "unleashing the child in me " for the moment.  I hope that I could control myself.  I admit I love anything cutesy... but I have to do this.  There are boxes still unopened.  It took up so much space in my room.  (But of course, if it's a gift - I would gladly accept it. source: Google Tumblers : I have a lot of unused stainless tumblers at home.  So I think I should refrain from purchasing new one this ye...

New Year... New Bag... Let's make a review. :) If you really wanted that Goyard St.Louis Tote and does not have a budget for it.  Don't fret... Check out Christy Ng Russo Tote bag .  Christy Ng  (pronounced as Christy "Ung") is a Malaysian brand that offers bags and shoes.  They recently opened their first shop here in the Philippines at SM Mega Mall .   I have learned about this brand in social media, quite interested with it.  I really wanted to visit their shop at Mega Mall to see the bags up close but unfortunately every time I try there are a lot of people inside the store.  That is why when my sister gave me the Russo Tote last Christmas, no need to go to the store to check it out. (*wink).  Here's my thoughts about the Christy Ng Russo Tote : According to their website the bag is made from  coated canvas (sturdy and waterproof) and vegan leather .  When you touch you can easily say that it was made from high quality materi...

One of the much awaited collaborations this year : Sunnies x Monchhichi !♥  Sunnies is the first local brand that collaborated this monkey plushie. Sassy Girl - The first Pinay Monchhichi source: Sunnies Face For those who are not familiar with Monchhichi: it is a Japanese stuffed monkey which was launched in 1974.  I am one of the super fans of this cutie Monkey when I was in high school, but that time I cannot afford to have one (that time).  Just this year, I asked my friend in Japan to buy me one Monchhichi plushie bag charm (so I have one cutie doll).  That is why when I heard about this collaboration, I am really excited.  Hoping that I could get the Sassy girl key chain.  Waited and watched their TikTok live in order to pre-order their Monchhichi Sassy Girl key chain.  Unfortunately, I was not able to get one.  Maybe because they only drop few number of units per item.  Just like during the Labubu hype, it's hard to score even just ...

source: Starbucks Philippines Starbucks Traditions 2026 begins.... It was launched last November 2 .   Peppermint Mocha   is so back! As well as the new exciting Christmas offerings by Starbucks Philippines. This year's Starbucks Tradition includes Planner, Cold cup, Stainless tumbler and Signature mug that comes with a pouch.  According to their website, the planner is inspired by the siren - "celebrating where we've been and inviting you to be a part of the journey". Here's my personal take on the Rewards this year: source: Starbucks Philippines Siren Planner with carrier  : I love that is has a zippered planner case or carrier (love this better than last year).  In charcoal and onyx tones : I find a the planner a bit small.  It measures 6" x 9"  not same size of the  international standard B6 planner that measures 6.9 x 9.8 inches. source: Starbucks Philippines Charcoal Cold cup : This 24oz cup made with durable acrylic in subtle iride...