social media targets consumers.

for my fellow marketing and advertising students, i came across this on CNN. a pretty interesting use of new media for businesses.

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every kind of kiss.

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decisions, decisions.

i'm in a bit of a dilemma. i've been wanting a new day bag for a while now (preferably in a tan or brown colour). i fell in love with this pale ASOS bag i found yesterday AND came across this beautiful black Armani Exchange clutch (which also includes a gold strap; i know i know, the AX bag is more for the night). obviously one is more than double the price of the other but they're both so yum! i am being strict with myself though and only allowing myself to buy one of the two. what do you think? your advice is very much appreciated.

ASOS

Armani Exchange

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another world.

hello february.

when and where January slyly planned its escape, i have no idea. but it is a fresh new month of the new decade bringing us closer (hopefully) to the warmth of Spring. the first week of February ends tomorrow! again, whowhatwhere? this week has been painfully dull, especially after the wonderful time i had in London last week. it has also been quite cold! is Winter not over yet? my next two weeks consist of going to Uni, starting Uni assignments (my first assignment of this semester is due next Fri! ah!) and continuing with Graduate applications. sigh. not a fun two weeks! and of all places to be stuck doing tedious work, Birmingham is definitely the worst. if that won't make you want to kill yourself, i don't know what will!

buuuut! February is Valentine's month and i get to see Lady Gaga in London over the last weekend. little specks of light at the end of the tunnel? i think so. here's to a productive and promising new month.

speaking of being productive, i ADD-ed from my CV editing, browsed around ASOS and came across this baby at a discounted £20! i heart sales but boy do i hate the temptations of ASOS and my new-found comfort with online shopping!

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rather waste some time with you.

i had a lovely long weekend escape in London-town after finishing classes on Wednesday (before assignment deadlines start chasing after me). however, the sudden drop in temperature was not too pleasing after having such bearable weather last week; a weekend of icy winds and chills, but at least the sun was out. though London is never ugly, come rain or shine.

Wednesday consisted of dinner at Chiquitos in Leicester Square followed by watching Law Abiding Citizen in the smallest movie theater ever! i strolled around Oxford St for most of Thursday ending with an amazing Arabic feast at Levant (somewhere near Oxford Circus). Friday was more homely with tons of Friends DVDs and home-cooked Chinese and apple crumble with custard. a trip to Westfield took up most of my Saturday, completed by dinner at Wagamama. and finally a very lazy Sunday with me returning to Bham in the evening. i have been seriously slacking on my otherwise tourist-y trips to London. next on my list are: this Van Gogh exhibition going on at the Royal Academy of Arts and a visit to either Camden Market or Portobello Market. there are some beyond beautiful photos of Camden Market taken by my friend, Lily on her blog, convincing anyone to take a walk down its vintage streets!

Arabic goodness at Levant; the decor, the lighting, the food, everything was breathtaking!