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Since the film version of Sex and the City came out I have been living through a SATC fest, as the re-runs are on the TV every night. I could answer a Mastermind quiz on teh subject now. One thing I have noticed is the way that Designer Handbags play a big part in Carrie’s love life. Tonight she was walking along the sidewalk when a guy bumped into her and her handbag fell on to the floor, spilling out its contents. A passer by helped her pick up the contents – this was Carrie’s first meeting with BIG. Like a true gentleman he did not draw attention to the condoms or diet pills!

Juicy Couture Baby Daisy Hobo

This cute designer bag comes in velour with a patent leather trim, the Juicy Couture logo is stitched large across the front and if that is not enought there are beaded charms as well. There is a pocket on each side, with tied rope detailing. And one useful touch that also looks great – a small heart shaped mirror comes attached to the inside of the Baby Daisy Hobo.

I noticed today that there is a Marc by Marc Jacobs Big Tote available at just £130 – or just $128 if you can go to Neiman Marcus. I really love the pink, black and white colourway, which will get you noticed wherever you go. This is a way of getting a top designer bag at an affordable price. The canvas shopper has a pink zip along the top, and two black grab handles. The words ‘Big Tote’ are printed in hot pink on both sides on a black and white background. Inside you will find ‘Marc by Marc’ printed on the lining and internal pockets.

This bag is available over here at Harvey Nichols, purveyor of authentic luxury watches and designer handbags

Here is a great Marc Jacobs that you cannot buy – but you can get it, for a lot less than you might think. How do you get your hands on this exclusive designer tots bag? Read on. When you spend $350 + on the Marc by Marc Jacobs clothing range, and you get the bag free! The clothes are what you would ecpect from a designer of this quality, and it will be easy to find enough to qualify for your freebie – just enter MBMTOTE when you check out and authorize.net. Be quick, the offer ends on 21 July.

Feeling a bit thoughful today -
The Dream
A man lay on his bed at the end of his life waiting to die.
His dream came to pay his last respects
and bid farewell to the man who had never used it.

As it entered the room the man looked down in shame.
“Why did you not realise me ?” the dream asked.
“Because I was afraid,” the man said.
“Afraid of what,” said the dream.
“I was afraid I would fail.”

“But haven’t you failed by not attempting to use me?”.
“Yes I did, but I always thought there would be tomorrow.”
“You Fool!” said the dream” Did it never occur to you
that there was only ever today? the moment that you are in right now?

Do you think that now that death is here
that you can put it off until tomorrow?”.
“No”. said the man, a tear gently rolling down his cheek.
The dream was softer now, because it knew that there were two types of pain,
the pain of discipline and the pain of regret,
and while discipline weighs ounces, regret weighs pounds.

Then the dream leant forward to gently wipe away the tear and said,
” You need only have taken the first step
and I would have taken one to meet you,
for the only thing that ever separated us
was the belief in your mind that you couldn’t have me”.

Then they said goodbye and they both died.

- by Mark Baker, speaker (Jersey)
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