To the New Year, to 2008

My guy got me this legging a while back and I have been putting off wearing them. Not that I care what onlookers think of how I dress but I did not want strangers to stare. I think people, well at least I am, are used to seeing opaque tights on girls but spandex leggings? I don’t think so. Since we are ringing in the New Year, I thought today would be a perfect day to wear them. Well. Perfect day because I thought people would be too engross with their New Year celebration, that they would not even notice. Oh I was dead wrong. My brother said they were too shiny and this teenage guy passed by and exclaimed, "Catwoman!" And but of course there were the stares and giggles and whatever not. But then, it’s not like everyday I get to be called Catwoman right? And for the record, Halle Berry was really hot in that movie.
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By night time, I had the scarf around my neck. Blame the heavy dinner. And eventually, we headed home an hour before midnight. The crowd was madness.
Top: City Square
Bottom: A gift
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: DMK
Scarf: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)

Maroon oxfords

The last time I visited this store, the salesgirl promised to call me once the new batch of Oxfords came. She said they would be in, on the first week of December. So the first week of December passed but still no call from her. I went to the store many a times but there were no sign of the Oxfords or the salesgirl. Lucky her. And just when I gave up hope, I came across this shoe.
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Shopping

Why is it that when I have extra cash to spare, I don’t seem to find anything to my liking? And when I am way low on cash, almost anything seems to be a must buy. Oh well. If there are others who experience this too, then I am not crazy. Hah. Anyway, I visited my cousins over in Malaysia on the 25th and but of course, we went shopping. We practically toured the whole mall. Here’s the best part. Guess what I came home with? A white basic V-neck tee and a black lace skirt. Wow. Shopping has never been this unrewarding before.

Top: Byford
Bottom: Jusco
Bag: Geylang Serai
Shoes: Fabiano Ricco
Belt: Flea Market

Green wedges

The multicoloured checks on the blouse, the bag's leopard prints and the green patent wedges. I could have gone all matchy-matchy and wore the blue and gold heels instead. But no. Today I felt like wearing them green shoes. Kermit the frog anybody?

Excuse the face. I went groceries shopping and I did not like the plastic bags where my purchases were stuffed in. So I threw them all in my bag and I got a nice heavy load on my shoulder. Oh what a pain carrying it was. I really need to remember to bring my reusable grocery bag next time. Save the plastic bags. Save the world. Hmm. Watched way too much Heroes.
Top: City Square
Bottom: Cheap Monday
Bag: Chinatown
Shoes: Mondo
Belt: Flea Market

Bad hair days

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The weather here is really getting on my nerves. The scorching sun would be here today, but come tomorrow, it will be gone. Tomorrow the rain will come pouring down instead. With the scorching sun, and at times, an unexpected downpour, it’s no wonder why my hair has gotten all frizzy, messy and unruly these days. Oh. But thank whoever who invented scarves. At least my hair appeared tamed. Come to think about it, now I really need to invest in some nice headgears. There are plenty to choose from – fedora, beret, newsboy cap, bowling hat, top hat, etc. The search is going to be fun.

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Top: Old Navy
Bottom: Lollipop
Bag: XLARGE
Shoes: Pstique
Belt: Esprit
Scarf: Came with the pants
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Handphone's camera and poor lighting makes up poor picture.
Top: Byford
Bottom: Lollipop
Bag: XLARGE
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Belt: Esprit
Scarf: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My grandmother's)
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Shirt and skinnies

Finding an ideal pair of high-waist, wide-legged jeans proved to be more difficult than I have ever imagined. Those that I have tried on have a ridiculous fit. Either the design and fit are to blame, or I am just not meant to wear them. But I am not going to give up hope. My mum always say, “when you come looking, you wouldn’t find it. But the moment you stop, you will”. Each time I have in mind what to wear; I can’t seem to find that piece of clothing. But that piece will come popping out of nowhere when I no longer felt like wearing it. Weird isn’t it? So maybe I should stop looking for awhile. For now, I could just ogle at them fashion bloggers who have donned them perfectly and of course, Rachel Bilson. I adore how she wears her jeans. She never fails to look chic in them wide-legged jeans. And as for me, I will be sticking to them skinny jeans. For now at least.

Head got chopped off and legs too. Solution? Bend down in an awkward position, so the whole outfit could be seen. Better shots next time.
Top: Hand-me-downs
Bottom: Cheap Monday
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: City Plaza
Belt: Flea Market

Sexy in heels

It has been long since I wore heels. So today when I wore them, I nearly fell when climbing down the staircase. Maybe I forgot how to walk in them. Or maybe I am just plain clumsy. I am definitely leaning towards the latter. Oh. And today, I felt extremely happy strutting in my heels. Not that it was a new pair of heels, but I think it was the feeling from not wearing heels for a long time. It is really funny how different footwear can affect how I feel. All this while I have been wearing flats and I feel like a kid in them. Well, not that it was entirely a bad thing. Anyway today, donning a pair of heels made me feel older, well, my age at least. I walked past some girls and I was taller than them. And that rarely happens, considering my petite ness. Oh. Did I mention that wearing heels made me feel confident? The art of wearing heels sure is amusing.
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Cardigan: Bugis Village
Top: Seed
Bottom: Cheap Monday
Bag: Philippe Charriol (Thrifted)
Shoes: Harbourfront

p/s: For two days, I have been a couch potato - watching Heroes until the wee hours of morning. I never did like that show but now I am addicted.

Volume skirts

Today’s weather was extremely cold. Well, extremely cold for me but most definitely a not for those of you who have experienced winter. If I ever experience winter, I think I need ten layers of clothing. Hah. On another note, I need to be more organized. I keep purchasing things but I need to remember that I lack storage. It really is frustrating when you cannot seem to find what you want.
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Vest: Flea Market
Top: Giordano
Bottom: This Fashion
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: Vincci
Scarf: City Square

Black layers and Velcro

I decided to take the new shoe out today. Do I feel like a kid in them? The heck I do. What with the bangs and all. My mum said I could pass off as a 12 years old. Okay mum. 12 years old is way too off and young. My guy just had to rub it further and said he felt as if he's dating a little girl. Reality check. I am small but I ain't little. Should he have said that he felt as if he was the parent and I am the child, I would have kicked him in his nuts. Hah. Just kidding.
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When there isn't anyone to help you with the outfit shot, you end up being nemesis with your camera's timer.
Cardigan: Bugis Village
Top: McBlue
Dress: City Square
Tights: Daiso
Bag: Anniversary gift
Shoes: Bugis Village

Bangs and fringe.

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After much contemplation, I finally trimmed my hair and have them bangs. I waited a long time to get them and now that I have it, I need to get used to it. The first time I wished I had bangs was when I saw them adorable pictures of Suri Cruise. She is such a doll, ain't she? I too love seeing them bangs on Susie from Style Bubble, Jello on Springs and recently, Cath from AsianCajuns rock them. Ultimately, I got them bangs after seeing pictures of Katie Holmes at the recent Bambi Awards. I like them bangs on her. A lot.

Cropped top: Hand-me-downs
Top: U2
Bottom: This Fashion
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: Vincci
Scarf: Aries


When I first saw this shoe from afar, I was flabbergasted at how filthy it was. I was even more disgusted at the shop owner for wanting to sell them off, considering how dirty they looked. But when I passed by it, I realised that it was far from dirty. The presumed "dirty" was actually the shoe's black, silver and gold glitters' effect. Oh. And instead of buckles, it had velcros on it. The last time I had velcros on my shoe was when I was in preschool. That sure was a long time ago.


The mother and daughter pair that made me have them bangs.