Asian women & their birkins - Page 5

ayla · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixy

I am also asian and I have a gold birkin.
I would love many more, but not probably not in the near future.

Why are asian women sterotype to be purse fanatics?

Speaking of Cecilia Cheung, has anybody seen "the promise"?
I love Jang Dong Gung :)

I think it just somehow worked out that way. I'd like to think that Asian women appreciate quality, so materials and designwise. Or maybe it's the whole idea of saving up for a bag that will last forever, both by being indestructible and forever classic.

All this talk about Hong Kong is making me itch for a HK trip as well.. I miss the shopping.. and the FOOD !! Oh what I wouldn't give for a piece of smelly tofu.

gigi leung · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixy

Why are asian women sterotype to be purse fanatics?

oh...are we???

From what I see at Purse Forum, women from US, Europe etc. are purse fanatics just like us!

gigi leung · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Here's a pic I found...It's Coco Lee the Taiwanese singer

Vixy · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:33 PM

All I know is when I talk to friends or coworkers about bags and how much I adore them, they just roll their eyes and said thats because your asian. What does that have anything to do with it??? LOL

Ayla, I haven't been to HK in ages (at least 4-5 years), the shopping and food there is the best!

gigi leung · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixy

...I haven't been to HK in ages (at least 4-5 years), the shopping and food there is the best!

Oh I TOTALLY second that!!! I was in HK in Dec 05 & I love it!!! Eating, shopping, eating, shopping...

Can't wait to go to HK again!

Vixy · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gigi leung

Oh I TOTALLY second that!!! I was in HK in Dec 05 & I love it!!! Eating, shopping, eating, shopping...

Can't wait to go to HK again!

I am so jealous that you were just there!!
My friend went back for chinese new year and I gave her a list of things to buy LOL!
No matter how much I eat in HK, I always lose a few pounds when I get back. I think its because all that shopping and walking we do.
It works out perfectly!

jessieee12 · Mar 14th, 2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vixy

I am so jealous that you were just there!!
My friend went back for chinese new year and I gave her a list of things to buy LOL!
No matter how much I eat in HK, I always lose a few pounds when I get back. I think its because all that shopping and walking we do.
It works out perfectly!

You should go back in the summer...when it's absolutely BOILING. All that shopping/walking/sweating really helps you lose pounds.

shu · Mar 15th, 2006, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sexxiliciousgrl

yep thats definitely her! haha...*sobs* stairway to heaven was so sad!

my parents are from Shanghai

i was born in california though

does anyone know if designer handbags are cheaper/more expensive in HK relative to the US? ive got family in HK so i figured if I make a trip to China, I might as well stop by HK and pick something up

I know everything is more expensive in Shanghai

Oh god! I ate up that sh*t...I love sappy series!! Not a good idea during finals week though...haha.

And Cecilia Cheung was not that skinny in Fly Me to Polaris. But she is SCARY SKINNY now. Her legs are seriously like TWIGS...even on TV, which adds 10 lbs.!

clanalois · Mar 15th, 2006, 12:41 AM

I don't like the "skinny Asian" stereotype. I'm glad that I'm built exactly like an average American woman*...that gets more double takes than 90lb sticks. :) At least in this country!

I can't wait to go to HK and go on an "Hermes run!" Gigi, thank you for all of those addresses!

* 5'4", 130 lbs, 36C-26-36, hilarious

helenNZ · Mar 15th, 2006, 12:49 AM

hehehe! maybe i should put a birkin on my want list so i can look like them.... lets say in 20 years i'll be ready for this bag!!! hehehe!

ChloeSS · Mar 15th, 2006, 03:29 AM

Helen are u from NZ too?

I am going back to HK this year.. maybe Nov or Sep~ cant wait!!!

I am planning to get a Hermes wallet ... ( cant afford another birkin right now)..

I will also go australia holiday at april I guess I will bring my birkin with me.. 1st overseas trip for my birkin!

IFFAH · Mar 15th, 2006, 03:33 AM

I agree with all of you guys.......HK is a wonderful shopping place. From international brands to local brands especially Shanghai Tang........love the dresses and the bags too!!!!!

Regarding about Vixy posts.....why are we purse fanatics?? I think all women in the world are purse fanatics especially cute designer goodies.
It's a woman instinct.....just like a diamond ring from your darling.....gosh........thinking of that, when will my boyfriend give me a diamond ring???

By the way..love Coco's blue jean birkin. Keep posting more pics girls.......love all the birkins. I think Asian women have excellent taste.

IFFAH · Mar 15th, 2006, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wellow

How come cecilia cheung looks so ugly in some of this picture?? I was just wondering.. since a lot of my guy friend is crazy about her

I think you can get the birkin much easier in the HK store. I just assume... Since my mom got her choco ostrich birkin there and she has been waiting forever in Singapore. Is that true? I am getting a birkin at the end of this yr for my graduation present. Hopefully she's going to find one for me..

Really???? Is it true??? Yeah...I've been waiting for my birkin for so many years in Singapore. I can't wait to grab a birkin. Looks like, I'll have to go to Hong Kong to get one. As for Japan, my friend who lives [a birkin fanatic too.....], said there are many stores reselling used birkins. I don't think I want to wear a used birkin.

I prefer new ones.

Gosh.......when's my dream birkin will come??? I want a croc fuschia birkin. I saw a croc fushia Prada luggage bag today. Gosh......the colour is so nice.

IFFAH · Mar 15th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Actually, I have posted this in Known anybody with croc?? but it's okay.....i've to tell this news again. Today, I saw 5 Asian women with each carrying croc birkins in size 35cm. I think they are friends coz' they walk together in a group. 2 in black crocs, 1 in pale rose, 1 in blue croc, 1 in rouge and 1 in MY MOST FAVOURITE ONE......Fuschia croc. That's my dream birkin!!! I've been waiting for that!!! Gosh..when will I ever get one???

gigi leung · Mar 15th, 2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by IFFAH

...I've been waiting for my birkin for so many years in Singapore. I can't wait to grab a birkin.

IFFAH, how long have you been on the waitlist?

Mar 14th, 2006, 11:33 PM	#64
Vixy Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: NY Posts: 844	Re: Asian women & their birkins All I know is when I talk to friends or coworkers about bags and how much I adore them, they just roll their eyes and said thats because your asian. What does that have anything to do with it??? LOL Ayla, I haven't been to HK in ages (at least 4-5 years), the shopping and food there is the best!

Mar 15th, 2006, 12:41 AM	#69
clanalois Studying 24/7 Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 936	Re: Asian women & their birkins I don't like the "skinny Asian" stereotype. I'm glad that I'm built exactly like an average American woman...that gets more double takes than 90lb sticks. :) At least in this country! I can't wait to go to HK and go on an "Hermes run!" Gigi,* thank you for all of those addresses! * 5'4", 130 lbs, 36C-26-36, hilarious __________________ ~Andrea

Mar 15th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#70
helenNZ holy grail = CHANEL Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,675	Re: Asian women & their birkins hehehe! maybe i should put a birkin on my want list so i can look like them.... lets say in 20 years i'll be ready for this bag!!! hehehe! __________________ SEARCHING FOR: Balenciaga 06 Rouge Vif City

Mar 15th, 2006, 03:29 AM	#71
ChloeSS Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,422	Re: Asian women & their birkins Helen are u from NZ too? I am going back to HK this year.. maybe Nov or Sep~ cant wait!!! I am planning to get a Hermes wallet ... ( cant afford another birkin right now).. I will also go australia holiday at april I guess I will bring my birkin with me.. 1st overseas trip for my birkin!

Mar 15th, 2006, 03:33 AM	#72
IFFAH Flaunt Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Curled Toes... Posts: 526	Re: Asian women & their birkins I agree with all of you guys.......HK is a wonderful shopping place. From international brands to local brands especially Shanghai Tang........love the dresses and the bags too!!!!! Regarding about Vixy posts.....why are we purse fanatics?? I think all women in the world are purse fanatics especially cute designer goodies. It's a woman instinct.....just like a diamond ring from your darling.....gosh........thinking of that, when will my boyfriend give me a diamond ring??? By the way..love Coco's blue jean birkin. Keep posting more pics girls.......love all the birkins. I think Asian women have excellent taste.

Mar 15th, 2006, 08:10 AM	#74
IFFAH Flaunt Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Curled Toes... Posts: 526	Re: Asian women & their birkins Actually, I have posted this in Known anybody with croc?? but it's okay.....i've to tell this news again. Today, I saw 5 Asian women with each carrying croc birkins in size 35cm. I think they are friends coz' they walk together in a group. 2 in black crocs, 1 in pale rose, 1 in blue croc, 1 in rouge and 1 in MY MOST FAVOURITE ONE......Fuschia croc. That's my dream birkin!!! I've been waiting for that!!! Gosh..when will I ever get one???