DIY Project - Karla Skirt

I'm finally done with my project =) If this looks familiar, yes you have probably seen it before here. I thought that the skirt looked really great and I can't seem to find anything similar so I've decided to try DIY style. It's not that hard actually. And yes I made this skirt based on those 3 photos. I juz wished it has more flare but considering my first attempt at a pleated skirt, I can't be more thrilled.

Top: mum's
Skirt: DIY
Clutch: Miss Sixty
Shoes: Pedder Red

I've tons of DIY ideas I'm dying to try out after exams. This is fun. I always have this idea that home made stuffs are fragile and may disintegrate anytime so I kinda fear wearing them out. Now, I've to be confident and try to rock my own work.

anticipation

I've been working on this project and I'm so excited. It's almost done. Can't wait =)

let's play dress up

I love Sundays, simply for the fact that I can dress up for church, walk out to the hall where my mum is reading newspaper, asking her for opinion, at the same time being asked same question over and over again ' is it new?'. She can actually remember most of my clothes and identify new from old. At least I know that her memory is not failing =)

Top: Free People
Denim: Armani Exchange
Plaid Briefcase: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Anne Klein

denim fest

I can't believe I didn't hear about this sale until this evening when it started on THURSDAY =( Anyway, I rushed down and luckily there were not many people. 25 was their smallest size and sadly, I can't fit into it. I've been eyeing on True Religion for awhile and I really wanted to get one.

I racked their kid's denim and the sale guy was doubtful and tried directing me to the right section. I tried their largest kid's size available, size 10, and yay! Children clothes is the way to save money. True Religion Low Rise Bobby. I love their bold stitching =)

This completes my 1 year denim collection.
Sass&Bide - 1
Rock&Republic - 1
Seven for All Mankind - 1
True Religion - 1
Miss Sixty - 4
575 - 1
Cheap Monday - 1
Armani Exchange - 1

1 down, 2 more to go

To mark the completion of 1 out of 3 papers, 2 of which are 2 weeks later, Chiew and I went for grocery shopping at Jalan Merah Saga and lunch at Holland V. We came across this pet shop which allows its cats to roam around freely outside the premise of the shop, with faith that they will come back to its 'home'. In particular, there was this cat which followed us few shops down, wanting to play with us. It first came to our feet, dropped down on her back, and started flipping and rolling around. When we entered the shop, she was like waiting for us outside and when we came out, she continued. Such an adorable fur ball =) Fat and furry juz as I like it.

We then decided to check out the other animals in the pet store and I shocked by this creature. It's seriously the most scary animal I've ever seen in real life. The sphynx cat is hairless, and looks like a mutated alien. It's paws are like webbed and when it balls up, it looks even more like a deformed creature, something like those creatures in Lord of the Rings. I had to block it away from my peripheral sight before walking past because it's so haunting. It's totally different from those sphynx cat online. Seeing it physically gives the creeps. Now I've to try block it out from my memory.


Oh did I mention that I've only 2 papers left while some lucky few are HALF done =) So much for being in 4th year.

Can brand blind one's taste?

Sometimes I wonder whether I'm in love with the design of the clothing or the brand. There are definitely times when I'm drawn purely by the brand. I think some people (including myself sometimes) may have the mentality that if it's from a particular established designer, it has to be fabulous. I guess it shouldn't matter that much as people see the beauty of the clothes, not its brand. They are not gonna ask you the brand before deciding whether it looks good or not.

As Joe Zee, Creative Director of Elle Magazine said, just because you have the right label on, doesn't mean it's always gonna be the right choice.

more blazers

I'm so into blazers now that I wish it could rain more so that's an excuse for me to wear it out without looking ridiculous =)

Blazer: Mum's
Dress: Diesel
Belt: DKNY
Tights: ?
Shoes: Anne Klein

And the idea of a sleeveless tuxedo vest is totally cool for our weather. Trying to get my hands on something similar.

baby natasha turns 1

My baby niece celebrated her very first birthday today. It was this humongous party, with tons of other babies, friends, relatives and BALLOONS. The whole house was decorated beautifully and it was juz great. Looking back at my baby photos, I don't think I had a party. Juz my parents, I and a cake =)

This is the first time I'm visiting their place and I'm WOW. Isn't their place gorgeous? A little background. My cousin's husband is a SQ pilot, so is her father-in-law. When they got married, her parent-in-laws bought another smaller condo for themselves and sort of gave them their current 2000 sq-feet Marine Parade apartment and maid. My cousin doesn't work and takes care of her baby full-time. At this point of time, I think everyone wants to either be a pilot or marry a pilot.


2 adults + 1 baby + 1 maid stay in a 4 bedroom apartment.

1. A study room which won't be used for at least the next 5 years;
   
2. A music room with a complete electronic drum set, an organ, 3 guitars, a synthesizer and microphones;
3. A guest room;
4. Master bedroom.
   

Look at the number of guests and the mountain of presents. Isn't it amazing how a small kid is able to bring so many people together?


Baby Natasha's cake was from choc.a.blog. It's super delicious =) So happen that the father's birthday is a week later so they celebrated it together. Dad's cake is yummy lychee martini. 2 cakes in 1 party. How much better can it get?

My mum, being the GRAND AUNTIE, was trying to hog baby Natasha for as long as possible.

It's really hard to get baby Natasha to stay still and take a photo. She's constantly moving and I so feel like tying her still. Currently, I'm soooo not a baby person. I think I'll juz struggle he/her.

Each kid can take home a balloon. I'm a bigger baby and so I'm entitled to slightly more. Wonder how many balloons do I need to lift me?

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.