Monkey see, monkey do

I've been reading articles regarding 'identity and self' for HR and this whole idea of identity is really getting to me. The confusion between real and ideal self, as well as the constant seeking of others' approval is perhaps human nature but till what extend should one go to? Are we out to please everyone but drowning ourselves in the process?
If fashion is a form of identity, shouldn't it be something uniquely you? I think it's cool to admire and draw inspiration from someone's style, I mean that's what fashion blogs are all about and the reason people want to dress well. But to obsess and copy, not only is it uncool but stalker-ish and the lost of one's true self identity. Isn't it scary if you were to go shopping and some mysterious person is picking out the exact same stuffs as you? I guess some people would call that idolatry and secretly enjoys it. Monkey see, monkey do. I'm sure we're above that =)

another crazy christmas

Uncle recommended this. Must support local musicals =) Looking forward to see how Dim Sum Dollies put a local twist to Christmas. I'm going on 21 Dec. Shall try to soak up all the Christmas spirit after 2 consecutive nights of caroling.

presentations no more

This sums up HR2002. The many hours we spent staring at his bulge, wondering whether his buttons were gonna give way, and analyzing how he wears his pants.

A guy who carries a woman's handbag is like a guy wearing bra (Linus)


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I love everything she's wearing, especially her bag and shoes. I'm so dying for a bag like that.

white furry thing

Anyone interested in CATS Musical? They will be performing at Esplanade in April 2009. There are student tickets available at $50 for all categories. Juz bought mine =)

My cousin's dog in Australia is so darn cute! Since Nithe will never be able to find a dog big enough for him to ride, he said he will buy me this fur ball next time =)

Club21 Bazaar

I've always wanted a tight high-waisted pencil skirt and finally received mine from American Apparel. It's not as tight as I've wished but guess that's the case when I've no hips and butt. Hopefully the dryer can do wonders and shrink it.

Top: Diesel
Skirt: American Apparel
Bag: Kate Spade
Shoes: Anne Klein

I went for the Club21 Bazaar at Pit Building and boy, it's probably the largest scale bazaar Club21 has ever organized. They carried all their brands, from their cheaper range of ArmaniExchange and CalvinKlein, to their top ranges of Marni and Balenciaga apparels. The prices were more reasonable but still not crazily cheap. There were moments where I felt really lost. Like there're so much clothes and I literally don't know what to do or where to start or what to buy. Of course, having a budget really helps. There was a selection of shoes but none in my size as usual. Sometimes size 35 is still loose on my binded feet. One can lose/gain weight to fit into clothes but the feet is something that won't change.
I stuck with my favourite ArmaniExchange and added 4 tops and a pair of skinny to my ever growing collection. Also got a top from Diesel and 2 belts from DKNY. All these for slightly over $200. I should say that it's a bargain. 95% of people left with bags full of goodies. The 5% are probably guys since there wasn't much stuff for them. The crappy thing is that they PURPOSELY blocked off all the mirrors and there are no fitting rooms. So you either have to trust ur friend's eyes or depend on your own instincts.

tamed machine

So I've decided to give the sewing machine another try. This time I dug out the manual and Nithe's mum gave me a short tutorial and it made me feel damn stupid for struggling with the machine that day when it's actually so simple. Wonders of a manual. I did some modifications to the skirt and proudly wore it to town =) Pleased with myself.

Top: Wetseal
Necklace: Island Shop
Skirt: Made
Bag: Burberry
Shoes: Charles and Keith

DIY Project - Elastic Waisted Skirt

I saw this really cute DIY skirt from childhood flames and looks really simple so I've decided to give it a try. A round of applause for myself since it's my first time and it didn't turn out that bad. See uncle YR, I can sew. And this skirt costs $8, cheaper than those $10 pieces at Bugis Village =)
Lesson learnt: True test of patience is using a sewing machine for the first time in your life without a manual.

Top: American Apparel
Necklace: Island Shop
Skirt: Made
Shoes: Anne Klein

imagine

After stalking many fashion blogs, I can't help but feature a little something of my own. I'm in love with the clothes, NOT myself. Since there's no winter in SG, I shall imagine rain = snow and juz wear my coats.

Blazer: Mum's
Top: some unknown american brand
Shorts: Guess high waisted

If you watched S02E09 of GossipGirl and noticed Blair's hair when she ran around saving Emma, this is it. I never actually thought of tying it this way before seeing her in it. Nice =)

the price of pizza

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Chiew drew me this feather

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and so I'm a red indian

The professors for Tissue Engineering suddenly decided that since our lecture throughout the sem fell during lunch hour, they wanted to treat us all to pizza. So they ordered in like 15 boxes or so of pizza to treat the whole class =) As cool as free pizza might sound, free chocolates got us into so much crap for the previous TYW's module.

Free pizza + free chocolates = pretty much screwed for exams

See how everyone is enjoying FREE PIZZA =)

After 1 whole semester, Tryph and I spotted this really cute exchange student in our small little class. Coz he was always sitting in front so we didn't get a chance to @@ him. His group presented today and so tadah.

Top: FCUK
Shorts: F21
Shoes: ASOS

halloween night

Instead of dressing up and partying on Halloween, we had to drag our asses to sch on our free day to finish our HR report (my very last report). Spinelli at University Hall has been our corner. It's a really nice place to work despite its lack of wireless connection.

After which we made our way to Selegie Road to this little kebab place, tucked in Peace Center. It was closed the previous time I came so I suggested this place this time round. My ex-colleague strongly recommended it to me last time. It's pretty good but somehow I prefer Anatolia and its irritating ice cream man.

We then went for some tau huay across the road at Rochor where we had the whole alley to ourselves =) Cheap and yummy food to fill our stomachs.