Valentine's Playlist

I was trying to come up with a Valentine's Day post but I couldn't figure out what. And then I remembered one of my pet peeves for wedding days - people's choice of "wedding" songs. My most hated wedding song would have to be Bruno Mar's Marry Me (sorry to those who did play it during their weddings) but it is a horrible wedding song. Why? It insults your marriage. I doubt it that you whimsically made the decision to marry overnight over shots of Patron. I can go on and on but let's just focus on the good ones so far. I've specifically chosen pretty recent songs because I am from that generation. The oldest song I've picked is from 2010. Also, I love music and being a musician for weddings and funerals (mostly funerals), I'd like to share with you my Valentine's Day Playlist.

#1 Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

I'm sure you've heard of this song a lot recently. Despite being overplayed, it is the best love song I've heard my generation come up with. Maybe the best in history. It's so real but so loving at the same time.

And darling, I will be loving you till we're 70

And baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23

This phrase is a really good and pretty realistic promise to make to the person you are going to marry. 

#2 Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding

Okay, so, this may not be the best love song but it is a pretty safe song. It is one of the OST for 50 Shades of Grey and it is not the reason why I know of the song. I've always liked Ellie Goulding and I first heard this song on the radio and I had to look for it. The lyrics are, well, passionate and is obviously about sex but I would say a lot more tasteful than Love Me Harder. 

#3 How You Get The Girl by Taylor Swift

If you have been following me on Instagram or friends with me on Facebook, I have declared that I am now a Swiftie. I am just happy that she decided to go all out pop rather than that awkward country pop in-between. It's not nice sitting on the fence. I'm glad she stayed true to herself. Anyway, the thing about this song I like the most and think it's wedding appropriate is the chorus which goes a lot like this:

I want you for worse or better,

I would wait forever and ever,

Broker your heart and put it back together,

I would wait forever and ever.

This sounds very much like the vows you make at the church so it really does put a nice ring to it.

#4 Lovebug by The Jonas Brothers

I loved this song back when it first came out. I'm not sure why it's not a popular choice for a wedding song. The lyrics and music are sooooo cute, how can you not pick this song? Maybe not many people have heard of this song but I really recommend it. It just makes you all happy and...feel the lovebug in your stomach.

#5 Rhythm of Love by Plain White T's

Again, another underrated love song that should be made a wedding song. The vibe is pretty much like The Jonas Brother's Lovebug. It also gives that happy and love drunk and.....sway to the rhythm of love. 

So there you have it, my playlist for Valentine's Day! And if you plan to get married, please take heed of my song choice. You just might like it. Of course, this list will definitely expand in the years to come. I hope that someday, I'll be playing this list for meself. Until then, this is from me to you! Happy Valentine's Day ya'll!

Green With Envy

Today, I share with you one of my favourite look from 2014 with a little 2015 update. Green was my favourite colour when I was younger but not so much when I got older. When I first laid eyes on this top, I fell in love immediately. I guess the love for green never went away, just buried in the depths of my soul. Emerald green. No wonder I had a fetish for Zelina (The Wicked Witch) in Once Upon A Time which also explains the title. I loved her Emerald amulet, it looked so divine that I wish I had one. 

I had fun with this photoshoot. I used to be so self conscious and camera shy but after watching Fashion Blogger, a segment on E!, I had more confidence when I saw one of them doing the exact same thing I'm doing. Except that she has a more fancy tripod and she was daring enough to take it to the streets! If that were me, I'd feel absolutely stupid. 

Also, this is what unemployment looks like:

Necklace: H&M

Top: Miira Mew

Skirt: BB Plaza

Shoes: Island Shop

Bag: Mango

Smile: Priceless

The update to this look is the shoes. I used to pair them with my black and gold creepers but I decided it looked heavy so I opted for these wedges. I think it looks more put together than my initial approach to this outfit. 

Today, I was pretty upset to wake up only to find that the Christmas tree has been taken down. I can't believe that Christmas is already over! It is also surreal that it is already 2015! Sigh. My hope for this year is that with the amount of free time I have right now, I would explore blogging more and get inspiration. I also hope to fill this space with more interesting stuff. 

Here's to a new year!

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Cleanin' Out My Closet

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!

It's a new year again and for me, my yearly ritual is to clean out my closet. As public service, I shall share my sought-after knowledge because I know many women who HOARDS. Yes, women are hoarders when it comes to clothes. And for some women, discounts are their kryptonite. I'll get to the kryptonite part later and I shall address the hoarding issue first.

I am pretty sure that all through 2014, you may have succumbed to impulse purchases or still keep clothes from circa 1973. Honey, no matter what, they gottta go! Now, let me tell you why you should clean out your closet and it is not solely to let in the new stuff. When you sort out your clothes, you know what you have and you will discover your purchase patterns (maybe you tend to buy printed clothing more). You will also discover what you really need to add to your wardrobe. 

This is how I sort my clothes: 

Note: This is not the final sorting of my clothes. I've discarded a few more after this.

The unwanted pile.

Before I elaborate further, I'd like to stress - Do not. I repeat. DO NOT revisit this pile. Once you do, you will think "maybe I will wear this eventually". Just don't. Chances are, if you never wore them, you never, ever will.

Process

When sorting, keep those you always wear. It is an indication that you really like them. Put aside those you feel you want to retire (cuz sometimes, I'm sure you feel you wore something on repeat). Those that you have never touched - to the unwanted pile it goes. You don't need them. :) Do not overthink it. Always keep your dresses to recycle for dinners (especially those pesky wedding dinners!). After all, no one will know that dress was from 2007 anyway (in my case, 1980). Also, make sure you maintain the same size (best reason to keep fit!) to save on dresses.

After sorting, this is what I am left with. You don't really need much to be stylish. Although I have hanged some clothes elsewhere and some are to be washed. Borrowed some clothes for a photoshoot too.

Make it a point to not spend on things you don't really want or need. Do not be attracted by any form of sales or offer unless you know for sure that it is what you want. I'd rather pay retail price for something I know I love and will wear than a discounted item that I might not like eventually. Not unless you have a Kardashian account, then by all means - buy. Shop till you drop! Another thing - don't form any attachment to clothes. They're just things after all.

For people on a budget and will be greatly affected by GST, this is where sorting your closet helps. It helps you identify what you really want and need. What defines as want and need is entirely up to you but I would take my bank account as a reference.

I'm sure you're probably wondering what to do with the unwanted pile. It's simple. Put it in a box and donate it to people who needs it more than you do. You could also give it to H&M for them to recycle and reward yourself with discounts. I am going to try the latter and see how it works out. I will update on that once I get it done.

So this is my personal tip on cleaning out your closet. I hope it will be of help. Do comment if it needs some improvement so that I can deliver better content in the future. 

BEST OF LUCK!  

Attention All Lazy Girls!

Here's a short one, and probably my first beauty review.

This is probably the best thing mankind has ever created for lazy people like me. Soft and moisturized skin - all done in the shower. Say goodbye to tedious rubbing of lotion and "I forgot to apply lotion" days. I don't not have dry and parched skin on my shins anymore too. Thank you, Nivea! 10/10 solely for convenience.

H&M Kuching Pre-Opening Party

As you all know, I've managed to get myself an invite to the H&M Pre-Opening Party! I was over the moon about it and I definitely cherished the moment. It just made me more and more inspired to pursue fashion. It will still be a long journey ahead but getting approval by H&M or rather, Milk PR, it means that fashion wise, I'm pretty much on the right track. Now is just the matter of whether I'm willing to put myself out there - something I am quite afraid of.

As I made my way to The Spring, I was nervous because I did not know what to expect and whether I needed to socialize. Many thoughts ran through my mind, but I am ready to face what came my way. As I reached the shop, I realized the social anxiety was unnecessary as there were many other invitees. Entering was very glamorous! Invitees get to rock the red carpet and photographers would ask us to pose while they snapped away!

So the main agenda of the night is to shop till you're drunk. Literally, because there were free rounds of champagne. Of course,  I took the opportunity to have as many as my body can tolerate. We can say, that I was high in spirit. I guess you all will know by now how massive the shop is. I was disappointed that they did not have the dress that I wanted but I did not leave empty handed. We get to have 20% discount that night. It may not sound much but it makes quite a huge difference.

While shopping, there was a DJ playing that night. I loved his mixes but I did not get his name or stage name at least. For Sarawakians, I hope you know of Arabyrd, the girl who sings (errr, actually rap) Gum On her Shoe. She's really good and I have always liked her song. So dope! I took a picture with her too.

I got to meet many of my school mates from SMK Green Road too! How old we've grown..hahaha.... by the way, I am quite obsessed with their Home Deco section. It's so hard to find simple and less stylized bed sheets but I managed to find them here!

Upon leaving, they gave us tote bag with a notebook in it! I feel so accomplished!

Being there is like being Cinderella (for me la). Got to see some pretty prominent people in Kuching's fashion scene like Sereni and Shentel. There were some ang mo there, I suppose they are shareholders or reps of H&M, some of them looked so dashing in their suits! Indeed, I was smitten. Here are some pictures from the night....

OOTN:

BLAZER - Thrifted

TOP & STUDDED SKIRT - Some shop in CityOne

CHAIN NECKLACE - H&M

CLUTCH - Warehouse

HEELS - Langkawi

Sharing Happiness

Hello dearies! Just dropping by to share with you some news that made my day! I've just got invited to H&M's Opening party happening right here in Kuching! Of course, I'm going to blog about the whole experience. It's not everyday I get to experience things like these here in Kuching. So I suppose this will be my big break. I have never thought that I will ever get an opportunity like this in my life but because I really want this, I kept telling myself that I will most definitely get it. And I did. Even if I didn't and got really bummed about it, at least I know I really want this - that is to have a career in fashion someday.

What I liked about this is that it's not popularity based. I'm so glad I didn't have to fish for likes! I'm so glad that H&M thought my style worthy of an invite! *cries tears of joy* That, to me, is honorable. I believe a brand like H&M want people who reflect their style to join them. I noticed the people who got the invites were really fashionable and have the 'H&M style' (you have to be a true H&M fan to know what that is like). I am excited to meet people who are as passionate as I am about style! And congratulations to the other winners! Holla if you're going too!

My party look for H&M.

Blazer - vintage

Tank top - hand me down

Skirt - H&M Divided

Heels - bought at Langkawi

Necklace - H&M Divided

Clutch - Pull&Bear

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Project Rainbow Cameo

Hello ladies! How ya'll doin'? Just updating you of the Rainbow Cameo Project! This is the final week of the Project and I've seen some amazing things these girls have come up with! I'm sure you've seen a few looks and now, let's see what the other beautiful ladies have come up with!

Let's begin with Yellow shall we......

Syafiqah of With Love Kisses is the adventurous lady who took up the challenge to come up with a Yellow-themed look. Inspired by a Cheetah, her eye makeup look is definitely sexy! The end result was simply amazing especially when she used colored contact lenses to make the look 'pop'!

Next up is the ever so daring Mieza of Mieza Everdeen, who volunteered a tribute to green. I love this look and I can definitely see myself wearing it cuz I'm an eyeliner kinda girl. This look is gona make any girl green with envy seeing your gorgeous eyes!

And then we have BLUE by Josephine of Skin Frostings who also hails from Kuching (yay Kuching!). She came up with a really lovely, dainty and delicate look. It just makes you....in awe. Kinda like looking at a princess or something. Or a fairy...a flower child...whatever you call it. But I do agree with Cindy that it does need a lil bit more blue. 

Violet or should I say, Violac is next on the list as Cindy of Cindy's Planet takes on the challenge! Why Violac? She has come up with a Violet and Lilac look of which she mashed up the names, which I thought was so cute of her! She's also very thoughtful in putting up a description of every blogger of this project in her blog post! The makeup looks really sweet and is something that I think a person can replicate. I also think you can take this look from day to night by putting on a darker lipstick shade like a Plum color or something.

Last but not least, Syaza of Bloobs. Blurbs. II (who is also the Project Manager) concluded the project by coming up with a Rainbow themed look which will make you puke rainbow. 

In case you don't know, puking rainbow is an internet term for seeing something so awesome in the internet, ok? Cool.

Syaza's become a makeup freak and she's come a long way. *reminiscing her pre-makeup days (sorry Syaz!) :P  One thing about her remains the same though - her desire to be different. And she has always been different which is why we're friends! And because she dares to be different, expect something a little adventurous from her and her eye makeup look for this project lives up to it! 

And there you have it, Project Rainbow Cameo in a nutshell! I hope you enjoyed and got inspired by the looks that all these talented ladies came up with! Do drop by their blogs as their contents are pretty amazing especially if you're looking for reviews of a particular product you wana try - they're you're go-to beauty gurus. Tune in next time for any more collaborations or if you would like to collaborate with me, I'm up for it too! 

The Rainbow Cameo Collaboration Chronicles

My my....I've got back from my vacation and classes have already begun and since then, it was non-stop. It is only tonight that I got the time to sit down and blog. It's September and it's Rainbow Cameo month! As promised, I'm to give some insight on what the other bloggers have come up with! For Orange, Izzah has volunteered to take on the challenge!

Have you ever been on Pinterest or Tumblr or Instagram and admire the manicures that some girls come up with? Do you adore color gradient manicures that seem impossible to do? Well my girl Izzah came up with a tutorial on Orange gradient nails!

Isn't it just beautiful? I've always wanted to do gradient manicures and found some tutorial online but Izzah came up with step-by-step explanation along with pictures that everyone can follow to achieve this look. So head on over to her blog to check this tutorial out!

Remember earlier on I said that the posts will be in the order of the rainbow colors to this collab? Well, the colors will be set on random from now on so what color is up next would be unexpected.


We also have Indigo looks up already! And dearest  Mya of Sweettedy is taking up this unique color. Mya has come up with something special as she did both an outfit and makeup post. Since Indigo is not a common color and buying a dress that you only wear once is a waste, she came up with an outfit comprising of something you already have in your closet! Plus, it is a great look for Muslim ladies out there or those who prefer a more modest way of dressing. I really like her choice of fabric - songket. It is one of my favorite fabrics that I hope to own someday. Of course, she came up with an Indigo themed makeup to complement the outfit.

So there you have it - my take on the Rainbow Cameo collaboration! But wait, this is not all as there are more exciting looks and features to come!

Stay tuned. 

Let's Paint This Town Red!

As part of my contribution to Project Rainbow Cameo, I will be attempting red. It's bold but it's pretty easy. Red is a color every woman should embrace. It is daunting for many but I guarantee you once you go red, you will not go back! Here's a few looks I've come up with.

I always love a dress that has something interesting to it. When I first laid eyes on it, I just know I had to have it. It is not easy to find a dress that is blinged yet playful. It is usually glam but not this one. It's perfect for a cocktail party (not that I have any to go to). Bottom line is, it looks good. Also, I matched my lipstick to my dress color. Never be afraid to do so. After all, it's not a crime. A tip on how to wear a dress with this cut is to wear a structured school girl skirt underneath to give it some 'volume' and give it some shape so that it does not look 'flat'.

Dress: Elle Girl

Necklace: gift

Wedged booties: Vincci

Again, another interesting neckline. I've had this for years now and it still looks amazing. I love this dress as it is very classy and very corporate looking. If you are working, you could try this out if your occupation allows it. If not, as a dress for other occasions is perfectly fine. Most important of all, WEAR THE CORRECT UNDERGARMENTS. These fitting fits calls for seamless panties. All too often I see girls wearing a gorgeous, fitting dress and then the outline of their underwear betrayed it. 

Dress: Mango Suits

Belt: Hand-me-down from my mom

Heels: Nose

Lastly, a more casual look. I like a little boho chic style. The shoes aren't exactly red. They have a little orange undertone to it. But let's pass it as red. It is always a good idea to have one outstanding colored shoes to give a 'pop' of color to your outfit. No tips for this look.

Necklace: H&M

Top: Hand-me-down

Pants: Nichii

Wedges: Island Shop

And there you have it, my take on Red. Do check out the others for project Rainbow Cameo which I will update on after this. Stay tuned!

Project Rainbow Cameo

Hello my dear, faithful readers! I would like to announce an upcoming project this month of which I will be collaborating with other bloggers! It's pretty exciting as it is my first and thanks to my dear friend, Syaza of Bloobs.Blurbs.II for roping me in this colorful endeavor.

So what is this Rainbow Cameo? 
A bunch of bloggers (including myself) will be interpreting the colors of the rainbow through makeup or personal style and such. Pretty much a group of beauty or style bloggers who dress up or make up according to the rainbow color theme. The project progresses in the following order all throughout September:

Week 1: Introduction of Project: Rainbow Cameo, Red, Orange
Week 2: Yellow & Green
Week 3: Blue & Indigo
Week 4: Violet, Rainbow & Closing Post

Yours truly will be kick starting this project by coming up with a red themed outfit which will be out on Friday or Saturday so stay tuned! Also, do follow up on this exciting project and let's see what us girls are gona put up for you!

Alternative Ways To Rock

I wanted to post this blog post earlier on but I had a camp to attend and I don't like doing a blog post that's not been given some thought. Anyway, I've been having this pair of jeans for a while now. I bought them back in 2009 and it's been a staple ever since. The thing is, I got bored wearing it the usual way - zipping them and then tucking them in since they were too long for me. And so, I came up with (more like copied from the world wide web. We have technology, might as well use it.) an alternative way to wear it. I chose not to say 'new' since it isn't exactly new but refreshing nonetheless. I just zip it down and pull it up.

All smiles, comfortable, but still classy.

Moody, not so comfortable, but heels. Heels.

Get super comfortable with a little pizzaz to your jeans.

And lastly, if you're really not in the mood to be all dressy and you just wana express your love for your favourite gaming team to the world but still refuse to look boring, do the jeans. 

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!!