Cheers To The Freakin' Weekend!

....well, not exactly since I have to prepare for Special Exams. *sarcastic yay* But I'm just too passionate about sharing my sense of style ever since I made a makeshift tripod so I didn't have to buy one. Gets me excited every time I come up with an outfit! So this blog is kinda like my style diary. I hope it inspires people!

Today, I wanted to wear a dress because I'm going to church and I think that I should be more proper and modest as I am going to meet the King of kings and the Lord of lords. There should be a sense of reverence there. And so, I must present my best.

Denim jacket: Mango

Dress: Some shop in Bukit Bintang Plaza

Chain necklace: H&M

Clutch: Pull & Bear

Boots: H&M

This is one of my favourite dress but I've been trying not to wear it too often. I just love mustard yellow. Mostly because it complements my skin tone best. I also like the cut. I just feel like twirling in this dress. So it's a happy dress. 

Yesterday, I was supposed to study but my sister decided I should go to her friend's goat farm with her. She promised me it wouldn't be long. Lies. But it was great. Goats are actually cute and happy things that just poops like nobody's business.

Top: Cotton On

Racerback tank: Hand-me-downs

Skirt: A hand-me-down Cotton On

Bracelets: All are gifts

Sneakers: Vans

Not sure why I thought this would be appropriate to go to a goat farm but it is comfortable. I am all about comfort after all. If I can look good and be comfortable, why not right? I didn't give it much thought but it looks great.

Lately, I have started exercising again because I want to be strong again like the good old days. Ever since I was diagnosed, my mom has been giving me juices and it has become a habit. Now that I am studying, I've been avoiding instant noodles cos they're the worse brain food even though I like it so much. And my diet consists of soft boiled eggs. It's my favourite anyways....

I have to study.

Party Don't Stop, Won't Stop

Chain Necklace: H&M

Band Tee: Was meant for my younger brother but obviously too small for him so I declared it mine.

Skirt: Bershka

Boots: H&M

Lipstick: Revlon ColorStay in Red Velvet

I wore this outfit yesterday evening for a dinner with my family and later on, a reunion with the girls I met from GB. Regarding this outfit, I was pretty lazy to dress up but I still wanted to look good. I like this band tee not because I like the band. I don't like this band cos it's death metal all the way with loads of screaming. Not my cuppa tea but I liked it cos it's comfortable. At least I'm not ignorant of who this band is okay? So anyway, I decided to pair this with this skirt cos I wanted to be comfortable (I'm all about comfort baby!). To tie everything together, wear it with confidence. 

This year, especially after my operation, I decided to make it a point to celebrate my birthday as the past years, I didn't really do anything special for myself. I realized I needed to make some memories. No, I did not celebrate it lavishly and going to some popular bar to celebrate it, I wanted to celebrate it with people who means a lot to me. I had an awesome home cooked meal with my family along with a good wine and then watched Guardians of the Galaxy with my House Group members (pretty much my extended family members) and sister. It was awesome really. And last night, apart from having a catch up session, they decided to celebrate my birthday too! We had cake and they gave me a card! I was so happy! I loved the content of the card. Despite not keeping in touch for a really long time, we still click and when we were chatting, it's as though none of us ever changed. You know you're in good company when you can strike up a great conversation even though you were apart for a really long time. You also know that they're the real deal. I like that and I thank God that He has place people like this in my life! Our conversation included our fetishes, current issues (we're serious like that), spiritual development and career paths and so on. 

That's me and mah cake. Half of it is carrot cake and half of it is cheese cake with an Oreo base. Topped with Greek yoghurt, kiwi and walnut! Yumm....

The birthday card. One of them is a graphic designer and this is her font. Simple but tasteful!

And this is us! Viva la Girls' Brigade!

A Youthful Sunday

My outfit that I have planned for today. Today's Diocesan Youth Sunday and so I decided to dress more 'youthful' to church. Cool but very dressed up and not down. A little effort but looking effortless. Below is the break down of my outfit:

Blazer with gold buttons: Thrifted
White dot textured top: Mango
Distressed maroon denim: Garage Jeans from Brands Outlet
Bangle: Gift from a friend. You can buy these at Kuching Waterfront. Loads of those handmade knick knacks.
Necklace: Gift from mom. It's a beautiful silver necklace with a Minora on top and a Star of David at the bottom.
Bag is from Warehouse.
Hi-Top Sneakers: Vans

I'm Back (again)

Hello, it has been a very, very long time. Slamat Ari Gawai or Sramat Ondu Gawea I bid you all! I miss blogging, I really do. Remember my previous post saying how sick I was? And yes, I have been sick, there were signs. I had headaches and they were getting frequent, I couldn't walk properly and got tired easily. I went for a check up on the 19th of April and I was diagnosed with left cerebello pontine angle tumour. I subsequently spent my Easter in the hospital and the rest was history. I had a surgery on the 23rd of May and now I'm recovering but I dare tell you I'm ok. I'm just glad I don't have those pesky headaches and imbalance anymore. Plus, the tumour isn't cancerous. :D So that is an update on my life and I really hope that I am able to get this blog going for real!

Despite having to rest for a month, I was just itching to go out. Not on my own of course. I need to be accompanied by people who knows my condition quite well which would be my family. On Tuesday my mother and my sister decided we should go cuci mata at Boulevard. Boy was I excited! Since I was stuck in the hospital and the past few weeks we had outings but none involving shopping malls. I was itching to buy something anyway. And I did. Shoes. It's been a while. Take a look at these babies....

Where to buy??

SOS, Boulevard

How much did it cost??

Freakin' 52.90MYR!! For BOTH pairs!!!

As you can see, I was ecstatic. If you wana get some new shoes, head on to SOS cos they're having sales right now. Then again, Boulevard has loads of shoe shops. And then again, it's Gawai so there should be sales. But whatever it is, go get 'em!!

Quickie

Why, hello there! Indeed this blog has long been neglected. I apologize, for this is my final year. However, I have been dressing my best ever in my uni days. All because I have finally got it. The art of dressing comfortably and yet fashionably with little fuss. You don't have to be uncomfortable. I have also been trying to be a bit more covered up because I am still quite conservative but I still put a little "peek-a-boos" here and there but making sure it's not an eyesore. I've not gone shopping this year. I noticed I only go shopping once a year and I buy essential pieces. Last year mid year, I bought a denim jacket and an orange bag. And then I bought more stuff in KL. I have also learned not to go cheap. They don't last long and don't look good over time. So I figured I might as well shop once a year at good brands like Mango and H&M but buy essential pieces. Don't go buying things that aren't versatile. Especially if you're lazy and on a budget. Also, I grew to find shopping stressful. Not sure why. Money maybe?

I tend to wear jeans and a shirt with awesome jacket or get a statement necklace. I do the same with dresses. Dresses are much better. Just put those bad boys on and a statement piece and you're good to go. Effortless I tell ya. I'll post some pictures if I'm up to it. It's not rocket science, just some visual tricks you need to use to fool people into thinking you're wearing a million bucks when truly, you are wearing a 2  or 3 or even 5 year old garment! Now that's timeless.  

All Hail Emma Watson!

Can we please take a moment and admire how perfect Emma Watson looks at the Golden Globes?

If you know me, I am a big fan of Emma Watson. How big? I bought a TeenVogue magazine last year just because she graced the cover. Although it cannot top the one she did in 2009 which you can view here. If I can own this particular issue, I would want to get it. It was a purchase very much based on impulse that I somehow felt a tinge of regret but there is this unexplainable thrill I feel when flipping through the pages of magazines. I can't imagine owning the 2009 issue. I believe I would be like a teenage fangirl screaming "Oh my God" endlessly. I just think 2009's issue was a lot more high fashion whereas 2013 was more street. Either way, I like them.

Back to the outfit in the picture. She is wearing an absolutely gutsy Christian Dior couture dress and she wore it with a cropped pants and wore an earring on one earlobe! Her choice (or her stylist??) was not the usual celebrity red carpet fashion. It was really daring and different. I thought it was really cool and high fashion. Thumbs up! She will always be a style icon. Very high fashion and not just beautiful and put together. She is completely unpredictable and yet will always pull it off effortlessly!

New Year, New Outlook

Happy New Year everyone! I know it is albeit late but I thought I should compose myself and decide on what to say in my new year post. It will be filled with words and not pictures for I decided that I will share on my insights and lesson(s) learnt in 2013. 2013....what can I say? It was an amazing year with a lot of downs at the beginning of it. It was challenging as I started the year so, so depressed and it went on from there till mid-year where I found my strength and hope once again. I lost weight because of that and people were asking. I shared with only my closest friend and people in my youth group what I was going through. Depressed as I was, I still wanted to live despite thinking death was better than the feeling I have everyday. Good thing I didn't dare take my own life! I thank God that He was always faithful through and through - thankful that even though I had given up, He certainly did not! Through my friends and my youth group, even though they did not entirely know or understand what I was going through, their company and their presence was like God's hand extending out to me. I am still trying to get back because from all that weight loss and terrible eating habit, I did mention I have gastritis problem right? It is the consequence. :( While I am emotionally getting better, my physical health is suffering from the after effects of it.

Depression aside, throughout the whole of 2013, one thing was apparent to me - I don't spend on myself as much as I used to. I always liked going to the mall and scout for my next splurge or my next fashionable must-have for me to save up and buy it. All that effort was to be noticed and for people to see how fashion forward I am and for people to praise me at how I didn't rely on my parent's money completely to buy it. Well depression does make you not have the mood to shop cos you're constantly tired but it did change my priorities. I realized that money spent on people is much better of an investment than investing on the next statement piece. What I mean is while I did not spend it on clothes or shoes or beauty products, I spend it every time my friends ask me out. At first it was to fill a 'hole' and to run away from my depression but eventually I continued enjoy spending time and having meaningful conversations with them. Not to say I did not shop but I spend when my father brings me out which is a rare occurrence, a once or twice a year kinda thing. It is enough to get fashion essentials.

So last year my perspective in a lot of things have changed. I've become simpler. I reduced my contact with people who spend their money unnecessarily. I do not feel the need to impress people or keep up with what people have because all these things make you so empty. How often do we reach out to people? How often do we really take the time to open up to people? How often do we hold ourselves accountable when people tell you difficult things? When did you last have a meaningful conversation with someone? I have a lot to learn still but last year changed my life and see how self-centered and selfish I have been. Which is why I have not been posting a lot of fashionable stuff lately. I would like to make sure my intent is to help and not impress. I would like to determine which direction I would like this blog to go. Here's to a NEW YEAR!