Thursday, February 7, 2013

thurs trend: pencil+scribbles

What I mean from the title is pencil skirts and illustrated graphic tees.
Try and make the 9-5 look more.. interesting? But that's only if you won't get sack from your job. Sometimes I do feel sorry for people who has to wear boring ol' workwear...

Pencil skirts doesn't always mean being conservative - keep it casual with sneakers but opt for a clutch for femininity

The Rottweiler gives the sweet pencil skirt look a "back-off!!" appeal. Have short tees hang out instead of the usual tuck-in for casualty but keep a structured bag for a professional finish.

Mixing prints and colours? grab neutral accessories to tone it down. Remember to keep it in the family when mixing patterns - similar colours.

Monday, January 7, 2013

10c noodles + dreams

I bought a tank a year ago at an Orange County mall (Brea Mall), it was from those little kiosk they had in the middle of shopping centres. They sold tees and tanks with graphics, and quirky jewellery. What caught my attention was that it was made "IN SUNNY LOS ANGELES", yes, not CHINA!! (read the story behind LOVE NAIL TREE).
The graphics were a bit different..and the fabric was just soft..and it was a pop-up kiosk! How could I resist!? I couldn't!
The one that caught my attention was a picture of a noodle cup with the text: "livin' on dreams and 10c noodles. more than soup: lifestyle." I showed me room mate. She laughed and said "that's so you, you have to get it". Great persuasive skills and so I did buy one. See, I had been so poor during my study abroad when I couldn't afford food or was too lazy to cook I'd just eat Cup Noodles - until to the point I had stomach aches. #poortcollegestudentproblems


 Today I read the paragraphs that is on the back of this tank.. at first I read the last line "so that's just me - just another guy living on dreams and ten-cent noodles"...and it had me thinking, "HEY! That's me!" minus the guy part. I then read all three of the paragraphs. Which you should now too..
What I've learnt?
I like to dream and dreaming is the start of what/where you want to end up.
Eating 10c noodles can help you reach your dream?
This is just a beautiful story I want to share for those who don't have this tank.
LOVE NAIL TREE take orders online.
To keep dreaming.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

we survived

Congratulations for everyone who is reading this.. ya'll beat DOOMS DAY. Ok, cut the crap.
But hope everyone had an enlightening New Years
A friend asked what my New Year Resolutions were, I replied saying I don't believe in them - why should you have a new goal that you need to keep for a particular year?! That just sounds stupid.
What I have decided is to have a life-time resolution! (that sounds more lame..) It is to read errday everyday. At least one piece of news or current affair that interests me - a piece of article, blog post, insightful Instagram post? a controversial Facebook status. Anything that will get me ticking basically.
to be a great writer you have to read
read
READ
read
ReAD
oh, and write?



Thursday, December 6, 2012

thurs trend: humid dressing

This could well be a new section I am trying.. posting styles that inspire me for the week. Basically a vision of clothes I wish I had & wish I could be wearing..


This week has been humid, humid, humidiating! & dresses are the breeziest thing to throw on!




Wednesday, December 5, 2012

spelling out chloé isn't easy

Chloé's most recent campaign is both educational and fashionable! It helps us refresh our alphabet. Who said fashion isn't smart?!
Although, this may be old news but Chloé celebrated its 60th anniversary with this quirky yet elegant campaign. This campaign involved 26 fashion bloggers and 26 letters (of the alphabet, duh!). The bloggers were to write about the history of Chloé (iconic moments, inspirations..) using one letter. Of course, these bloggers were finely hand-picked. It really shows more about the fashion house of Chloé, now I am a big fan of its designs and this campaign is a beauty.

Here is an example, K is for kaleidoscope - and you're thinking how on Earth does a kaleidoscope relate to Chloé? It explains the colour palette worn by Chloé...
And you're still wondering "WHAT ABOUT THE KALEIDOSCOPE?!", well I say watch this video..


I suggest for you to take a look around and peak through X and L and A..just all of them! It's a piece of work