tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19401997719479034512024-02-19T21:09:42.651+08:00Boopalicious.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-68508231958503379532014-08-03T11:53:00.000+08:002014-08-03T11:53:06.864+08:00DevastatedIt's hard to cope when someone you've held close all these years begins drifting farther away from you. Falling in love is exciting and the prospect of being loved in return is one that I have always cherished and hoped for from my other half.<br /><br />But I guess people can change in the end and I don't think I'm strong enough to hold myself together...but I have to because nobody else is here for me anymore. What a sad day this is. I thought we had a special bond but when you're telling me you have nothing to say to my face knowing that I'm upset and crying, that's the cut-off point for me. It's happened many times too.<br />
<br />Sigh. I'll try to hang in there I guess.Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-21312803555355014982014-04-29T02:11:00.003+08:002014-04-29T02:11:26.115+08:00Run #1: Forward a step at a time? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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So I've registered to run Standard Chartered KL Marathon's 10km race in the "speed" category (cut-off time is at 75 minutes). I initially decided on the half-marathon (21km) thinking since it's about the same distance as the Viper Challenge and I had originally intended to go for the VC (but it's filled up now), why not run a half to make up for it? That was until I saw what training for a half would be like. Half-marathon training plans for beginner runners were ample online but most recommended that you already have some experience running races (5km, 10km) or that you're already clocking in some decent mileage from weekly runs. I had neither. I would be more experienced in the gym but am completely new to running outdoors so I figured training for a 10km race would be easier to transition into; especially given my current fitness level and how much more of a beating my body would take if I pushed too hard training for a long-distance run. Last thing I'd want is a major injury.<br />
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These past few years have shown me how one's thoughts and attitude towards life can change just about anything you have going on. I wasn't happy and would repress my frustrations with school and social life (or lack thereof) by finding very temporary "feel-good" solutions like binge eating, retail therapy, procrastination, and sleeping afternoons away. I let depression get to me and have been the lowest I've been all these years. I convinced myself that I was a victim of a failing relationship, backstabbing, and having low self-esteem and often relied on cues from others to remind myself that I was still someone worthy of something and to not let anyone get to me. This mindset alone led me down a dangerous path as I became increasingly sensitive to other people's actions and words towards me and it did not help that I felt that I was "alone" in my personal struggle despite having some people around, with whom I've divulged bits of my problems. </div>
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My mind was (and still is) cluttered with worry, anxiety and a lingering fear of never being able to achieve something or to never be lauded for anything. This clutter has manifested itself in my unhealthy physique, messy room and my failing university. I didn't know what I wanted for myself anymore when it came to my relationships, studies and personal growth. I've fallen out of my social circles and feel estranged. It felt for a moment like my boyfriend (with whom I am in a long-distance relationship) prioritised everything but the relationship. I felt lonely and I didn't know who to call and was constantly afraid that my presence was never going to be appreciated by anyone anymore. This is all tied of course to my dwindling self-esteem and with how I've gained so much weight since feeling depressed. It's a vicious cycle where I'd feel down and would then indulge in something unhealthy (staying up late, binge eating, avoiding commitment with school or a health regimen, being reclusive because I didn't want others to see what I've become) and that would lead back to me being and feeling worse off than before. </div>
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I keep telling myself every waking moment that the next step for change and progress was by doing this or that yet I would procrastinate that because I've become somewhat indifferent to my current predicament. It's been happening for so long that I've become almost completely demotivated to improve. Yet here I am now writing this. My failure with business school opened a door for me to pursue something of my choice and I guess that has sparked some hope in me. I know I'm capable of great things, just like anyone else, and that only hard work and discipline is keeping me from feeling content like how I once did. So I am taking the first step to recovery now. I guess I've gotten so low that if I were to let myself go any further, I'd break my spirit for good; and I fear that. If anything I want to quit being so lost in my worries and just be a little more proactive in turning my life back around. Everyone has their struggles and I believe this is mine and I think it is about time I committed to something worthwhile; something worth the hard work and discipline; and that would be to get back on my feet again, even if I have to do most of it alone. It's like knowing I've been through emotional hell and by still being here, means that I've endured and that if I bounced back, I'd be stronger. </div>
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I guess I miss the old me; before all the things that went wrong did go wrong. Life does change a person that I agree but going forwards or backwards depends on how you will it. I'm tired of playing victim and feeling helpless. If anything I want to do something for myself this year; get back in shape, free my mind from clutter, and do my talents justice. Talk is cheap and achieving all this would not be without serious commitment and discipline, both of which I have always struggled with since everything went downhill. But something about this goal just feels right in that it is entirely about ME. I've not loved myself for so long and typing this is bringing me to tears because of how I've been so susceptible to giving up on myself but never ceasing to help someone else. This is an injustice both to myself and those I care for as they've ended up worrying about me too. I guess it is true that you can't really care for others to your best ability if you do not first care about yourself. </div>
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I am glad I've written all of this so that I can come back to this if I start losing my grip again. I don't want my current being to define who I am because I know I am better than this. I have so much potential in me so there is no way I can continue letting something so intangible undermine all of the good I see in myself. So here's to a long, arduous road to recovery and I'll start by cleaning my room. </div>
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Wow let me start by saying sorry to this blog for being left in stagnation for so long; and to the people who had been readers when this blog was active (that is, people who had been constantly checking in here). I say<i> had</i> because I think most people would have got the memo that I was leaving this blog for dead and never came back after. Wait so just who is this post for? Uh...whoever that's left I guess. </div>
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So 2014 has brought many changes...ok many small ones and just one big one. Ok no, maybe just the big one's worth mentioning. Uh...yeah ok. </div>
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<b>Disclaimer: Yes, I know I am fortunate enough to be provided with everything I need to survive and live comfortably and that I should be grateful that I don't have to balance school and part-time work or pay for my education. Yes, I know whinging that a course at one of the world's top universities is "not for me" may piss some highly <i>insensitive and judgmental </i>people off but hey, it's the 21st century, times have changed and let's not compare my life to that of a starving child in a slum somewhere with no access to education at all let alone clean water etc. I've had to deal with enough condescending remarks from just about everyone (family to friends to strangers). If this will piss you off, you 1. don't know me personally or enough; so 2. bugger off. Thanks!</b></div>
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More like, quit four years of university. Not just any university, but Monash. Ok it's not Oxford or an Ivy League school but Monash was still pretty up there. More specifically, I quit a business degree majoring in accounting. </div>
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Sigh that's what <i>everyone</i> asks me (or rather people whom I don't talk with much) when I break the news to them. Let me break it down: </div>
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1. <b>Why wait four years?</b> I was naive to say the least. I knew nothing when I was enrolled in university and even less when it came to my study options. I went with what I thought was best for me or rather what I was made to think was in my best interest. Nearly every member of my family has a business degree and most majored in accounting (dad being one of them). So naturally I was coerced into a degree programme that I knew very little of, much less it being anything that suited my interests (art, music, fashion design, interior design, architecture).<br />
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Results during my first semester were far below average; I had failed half of the units undertaken and I was distraught. All the research into what my degree actually was and what my future career path entailed did nothing to ignite any interest. I was very capable academically but did not feel any motivation in keeping up with weekly study commitments; for the units I did pass, I studied very little and exam prep was very last-minute; and on research essays that I put effort into, I'd usually get an average minimum mark of 80%. So I knew I definitely wasn't struggling with the workload or difficulty of the course, but rather my ability to keep my head in the game. I saw failure as a personal inability to keep up with my peers and kept wanting to prove my parents wrong; that I was capable of being like <i>them </i>when they were once where I was now. I kept telling myself this after constantly doing bad at university semester after semester.<br />
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My parents did offer me the chance to quit in my second and third year but I felt so upset with my inability to prove my worth that I kept saying, "no, not yet; I want to keep trying and prove everyone wrong". What made me even more upset was that my good results on assignments (though few) spoke for themselves; the fact that whenever I did stay motivated and had an interest in the subject, I had a fighting chance of being a top student and finally graduating. Sadly I never did manage to bring myself up to speed with anything and after being given warning after warning from the university, I blew my final chance after my last semester in 2013. Results were bad though ironically the one subject I did pass was an accounting third year unit; auditing (and I did f*ck-all to study for it). I figured before the university chose to kick me out, I'd quit first. </div>
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2. <b>Why didn't you choose a different course at Monash? </b>Oh I did think of this, surely, but the local Malaysian campus had <i>very</i> limited degrees on offer and sadly NONE of the Arts programmes I was interested in were available locally. Had I want to pursue a Monash programme of my choice, I would've had to do so in Australia and I'm more than certain that my dad was never willing to send me overseas anyway. He could afford to but didn't think it made sense to pay <i>extra</i> for overseas accommodation and higher tuition fees for what was essentially a similar Monash degree, attainable in Malaysia for a fraction of the cost; oh never mind where my interest lies, no siree was he going to <i>waste</i> so much on...yeah you get the picture. So basically everyone thought a Monash degree was a Monash degree and I figured rather than switch to some locally available Arts program I'm not interested in like broadcasting or communications and <i>starting from scratch</i>, I might as well try to buck up with the current one as I was more than <i>halfway</i> there.<br />
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I find that despite some very notable foreign universities having campuses in Malaysia, the degree programmes offered are <i>very </i>limited and this is but a nightmare for those like myself looking for credible art and design programmes out there. I have researched some very good design programmes at certain foreign universities that have Malaysian campuses but they simply would not offer such programmes here, probably out of fear that the demand for the programmes would be low. So those wanting to pursue engineering, science and medicine certainly have it made when it comes to your study options locally. </div>
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So after going through universities in the UK and Canada, as well as local institutions that offer 3+0 degrees in partnership with overseas universities, I decided on The One Academy for a degree in interior architecture, awarded by University of Hertfordshire (has a pretty decent ranking and their arts and design programme is recognised in the UK). Academic requirements and cost were huge factors in that it didn't take any sort of pre-university qualification (despite me having one that I used for my business degree) or an elaborate portfolio requirement to enroll in TOA's UK degree programme; and despite the cost of the degree being the <i>exact same</i> as what local Monash tuition fees would amount to, it was still cheaper than any other alternative like studying abroad. I could of course try to re-enroll and start fresh at Monash but what would I study, really? <br />
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So I am glad to say that the degree that I will be pursuing from here onwards is one of my choice and at least one in which I am interested in. Had I put my foot down at the start, I would've been a graduate by now but I am nothing but grateful that I am supported financially by the family (and that they now understand where my interests lie) and despite a rocky start, I have finally understood what it means to pursue a university degree and how important it is to know which field of study suits your interests best. I believed that as long as I stayed motivated I'd graduate and be a successful accountant (my grandpa constantly reminded me of the postgrad professional accounting plans he had for me) but through these tough years struggling with a course that was never for me (not even in a million years), I have finally found some courage at least, to stand up for what I know is right for me and that you can definitely bounce back from failure. With a positive attitude. And a tonne of support from understanding people around you.<br />
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<br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-34252163887410907722013-01-19T02:27:00.002+08:002013-01-19T02:27:54.988+08:00Styleplume for 2013Hey everyone,<br /><br />I've started a new fashion-exclusive site <a href="http://styleplume.com/">Styleplume.com</a> so please do drop on by and take a look. From now onwards Boopalicious will be my more personal site and all my fashion-opinionated posts will be on Styleplume.com. <div>
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Happy 2013 and I'm hoping to see Styleplume pick up!<br /><br />Vanessa</div>
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Found this on Longchamp's Facebook page. Loving the creativity behind the video and the tune. Oh and the Pliage Cuir bags are divine!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-26875623789376291032012-11-17T23:37:00.001+08:002012-11-17T23:37:50.051+08:00Read: 90-Day Geisha<div style="text-align: justify;">
Picked this up at Changi Int'l Airport, Singapore just before my flight home. I've read a quarter of the book so far and it really is an interesting read. Author and former Canadian model Chelsea Haywood provides an insight into her personal experience as a "modern-day Geisha" being a hostess in Tokyo, Japan. It may be a surprise to those thinking of Japanese culture as traditional and modest because Tokyo-lites have not only kept the art of hostessing alive but they've upped-the-ante by giving any big spender the chance to buy a hostess experience with foreign, and almost always Caucasian hostesses. All of this smack in the centre of bustling Tokyo hotspot: Roppongi. </div>
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<i>"90-Day Geisha: My Time As A Tokyo Hostess" available on Amazon.com for US$10 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/90-Day-Geisha-Time-Tokyo-Hostess/dp/B006G8398K">here</a>.</i></div>
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<i>From an early age Chelsea found herself to be a voracious reader and a bit of a smartie pants who loved to read the dictionary. She graduated early. For a while she modelled in a profoundly un-famous, gypsy-like way, wearing Prada and Lanvin for wages and dressing up in that red, maiko-inspired creation by John Galliano for Dior while chumming with Chase Aston for Elle. While fashion was fun, her favorite thing about it was the catering, and eating all the food.<br />Needless to say, she needed a more appropriate career and so around the casting calls, the jobs and the eighteen kilometres that she’d run five days a week to keep that kind of figure, she began to dream up a creative and entrepreneurial endeavour of her own. It was while eating a (delicious!) slice of New York cheesecake in a food loft high above Sukhumvit in Bangkok that she was struck with the idea to</i> write <em>90 Day Geisha</em>, and two days later Chelsea was en route to Tokyo.</blockquote>
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Loved how everything was airy and flowy and the ruffles were the only details needed for the clothes. The colour palette was kept simple but bold- very clean.<br />
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The accessories were bright, fun and perfect for spring. The clutches and bags came in a few bright colours, all colour-coded with the garments. Nothing quite special with the bags but the stilettos were very sexy. I can see places like ZARA, MNG or H&M reproducing pieces in these colours and the heels. Fingers crossed.<br />
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Will be visiting Singapore for the second time tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing more attractions in this sleek city. This time I'll be travelling solo but will be staying with a friend. Can't wait! </div>
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<b>Longchamp-</b> probably most known for its Le Pliage line of foldable nylon bags, certainly has more to it than just these colourful totes. I was never quite a fan of the Le Pliage bags as I found them almost too casual and common. I've seen girls at university carry them and they were seen as more of an "it" school bag more than anything. What's worse is that there were fakes being sold everywhere and people were buying these and from a distance, this was almost indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Nothing wrong with it being common but its just irksome that some people may associate the Longchamp name solely with these bags. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><b>That aside</b>, the Le Pliage bags are definitely suitable for travel because of its roominess and overall shape and material of the bag. But certainly that much money for a nylon tote could be better spent elsewhere? </span><i style="text-align: start;">Yes and no, depending on how brand conscious you are. </i><span style="text-align: start;">What I don't like about it is the nylon material because it shows creases too easily and over time, will show signs of wear and tear. Pros about the material is of course it being waterproof. Some ladies have even sworn by this bag as </span><i style="text-align: start;">the bag</i><span style="text-align: start;"> to keep their more expensive purses in during bad and unpredictable weather outdoors. Now that makes sense but to actually consider this a </span><i style="text-align: start;">handbag</i><span style="text-align: start;"> in all of its entirety, that to me seems like the opposite of what the Le Pliage line was intended for. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">So thankfully, there exists the </span><b style="text-align: justify;">Planètes </b><span style="text-align: justify;">(pronounced pla-nett) line that serves to solve some of the qualms I have with the Le Pliage bags. These bags are made of nylon but are of thicker and more durable material that doesn't show creases as easily as the Pliage bags. Oh, and no more brown leather handles but instead the leather will always match the overall colour of the bag- </span><i style="text-align: justify;">how much cooler is that?</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> These bags are</span><b style="text-align: justify;"> not </b><span style="text-align: justify;">foldable though as they are thicker and more rigid. I find these bags more suitable as casual arm candy as opposed to the Pliage bags. </span></div>
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Now comes the <b>leather</b>. Longchamp has numerous other lines featuring bags made of leather and these usually stand in the higher price ranges. A particular line <b>Le Pliage Cuir </b>(cuir pronounced kwie-yur) has been gaining popularity and it's easy to understand why! When I first saw pictures of it in the Summer 2012 colours Cyclamen and Mandarin (hot pink-fuschia & orange), I went head over heels for this bag. For one, it being <b>foldable </b>and <b>leather</b> was already a winner in my books. I have yet to feel the leather but from what I've read online, it is a mixed-race leather and is really soft and supple. I can only imagine the adorable slouchiness to this bag- <i>without being overdone of course</i>.<br />
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Ok well the title gives it away...Yes, it is my very first YSL Arty ring and purchased for the first time on Net-A-Porter.</div>
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The Arty rings have been around for a few years and they're just as popular now as they were then. My fascination and intense obsession for these rings has driven me montage-crazy. Clearly, I'm in need for a dose of Arty on my finger.<br /><br />It's 4am here and I'm busy looking at Arty threads on forums. Count sheep as you sleep? I count ARTYS.<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">They retail for US$290 online and for MYR995 at YSL Malaysia boutiques. </i>Painfully steep for just costume jewellery and the price will no doubt keep rising but everyone seems to be stocking up on them!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-73336840389568177492012-09-25T05:36:00.000+08:002012-11-18T02:46:47.073+08:00TOPSHOP x J.W. Anderson<br />
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It is currently available for sale here on <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=700040&parent_categoryId=459528&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20" target="_blank">TOPSHOP</a> though. <i>Some popular pieces are sold out. </i></div>
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J. W. Anderson is basically the "god" of paisley and knits. <i>Well, not entirely but you get what I mean. </i>Knits and paisley prints feature prominently in his designs and having seen some of his collections, the pieces are definitely wearable as separates on their own. You can try pulling J. W. Anderson looks like <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2012/09/my-entry.html" target="_blank">Susie Bubble</a> does by layering a few pieces in a look <i>but </i>for someone such as myself, I will stick to rookie styling and maybe just style one JWA piece in a look, at one time- and not 4 all at once. </blockquote>
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I used Polyvore to create the above look featuring only the quilted paisley tee from the JWA collection. The heels, shorts and clutch are from Topshop. The ring is the YSL Arty Ovale and the gorgeous necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane. Details (<i>and more sets) </i>available on my Polyvore profile: <a href="http://themissytots.polyvore.com/">http://themissytots.polyvore.com/</a></div>
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This second look features the zebra print jeans by JWA, black loafers by JWA and believe it or not, a JWA rubiks cube. Hat, scarf, top and necklace from Topshop. Bag is a Balenciaga Envelope. And yet again, the YSL Arty ring. <i>I'm looking forward to getting my first one soon, yay! </i></div>
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The JWA x Topshop line has more than just clothing. Think stationery, candy and even slap bands! I know they're going for the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink appeal, sort of a one-stop shop concept with the JWA x Topshop line. It basically covers all sorts of JWA stamped knick-knacks at every price range but lets be honest here, we're probably most excited about the <i>clothes. </i></div>
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The knitted jumpers are already <i>sold out</i> on Topshop.com. When it launches in Malaysia I'm hoping to snag the Cat's Eye jumper above. The jumpers are priced at a hefty <b style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£69.99. </span></b><br />
There are a few other pieces already sold out online like the Tartan pants and tops and a scarf. Susie Bubble's post I linked up above has her wearing these probably now coveted pieces. Good thing we're a little on the slow side of fashion here in Malaysia. Fingers crossed they won't sell out as fast once the Topshop stores here are stocked!<br />
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Oh and if the pieces are sold out before you get to them or you don't want to break your budget, the kind folks have provided us with a solution: <b>The JWA Anchor Badge retailing at just </b><span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>£2.99. </b></span></span>This way you'd still get the chance to have a little JWA in your wardrobe <i>and pin it on everything.</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Hello everyone, apologies for the long hiatus of not posting the promised reviews of my hauls. I have had some hiccups with the things I was sent and am in the process of getting it all sorted out! I am also thinking of revamping the blog and personalizing </span><span style="background-color: white;">its design to reflect more of who I am. This will take some time and I may not post much so bear with me please!<br /><br /><br />On a separate note, I have been thinking about how art and fashion go so well together and have been inspired by some artists to start drawing again. I'm starting to create more fashion-related art and it really is fun when you don't know what to draw or colour. Here are some pieces I found on <b>Vogue.co.uk</b>:</span><br />
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1. Tropical top, <a href="http://goo.gl/lge7C">http://goo.gl/lge7C</a></div>
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I've seen the printed floral top too many times online and while passing by local MNG stores. I finally gave in and bought it online (at a nice discount!). Because the weather's been really hot, I got a pair of shorts in a snake skin print as well. I almost never wear any shorts so it's about time I added a few summer pieces to my wardrobe. Lastly, platform sandals- never wore them but am willing to give the style a try thanks to inspiration from fashion blogger, Rumi Neely and her Isabel Marant platforms.<br />
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Mamechiyo, a modern Japanese kimono artist, collaborated with Shu Uemura early spring 2012 where her kimono prints were featured on the Japanese cosmetic brand's best-selling products: cleansing oils; and some others. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I made a pretty large order on Asos.com because I was lucky enough to receive a gift coupon wort<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">h</span> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;">£65 from someone special :) </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;">So I used it all up in one order spending it on some Asos Petite white T-shirts, a neon yellow clutch, Asos Petite jeggings and some toiletries that were on sale. </span></div>
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First saw these "Bathing Shoes" on Solestruck.com and I became a fan instantly. They were featured in an email from Solestruck and I would normally overlook most shoes but the bright colour on the bathing shoes caught my eye instantly! I think these Bathing Shoes are a revolutionary take on the classic sneaker shoe due to its material and bold colours. They are made of plastic and the idea behind the name is due to it being waterproof. It's very flattering on the legs and the diamond cut-out patterns on the sides are very unique. </div>
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Being summer, a Bathing Shoe in a super vivid colour would be perfect to match with almost any casual outfit...or even swimwear on the beach! They retail for GBP20 on F-Troupe's site/ shop if you're in the UK or around USD60 on Solestruck.com. It's a little cheaper to buy if you're in the UK but since I'm in Asia, shipping costs are currently preventing me from indulging in a pair. Boo-hoo. </div>
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What's more is that these shoes are <i>made to order </i>with real glass on the Invisible shoe and a 3D printing technology used on creating the webbed lines seen on the Naked shoe<i>. </i>They were released early February 2011 but were not as available until now.<br />
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<br /></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08914602773039671452noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1940199771947903451.post-81990992672783705252012-05-13T03:10:00.000+08:002012-05-14T00:05:20.029+08:00Inspiration from the past: Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 RTW<span style="text-align: justify;">I've been seeing a lot of mirrored print dresses, tops and bottoms lately. If anything, this year's mirrored Spring-Summer floral prints remind me of one thing: McQueen in 2010.</span><br />
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When I first saw that show, I was blown away by the unique prints on the dresses (then the shoes). Long before Mary Katrantzou even debuted her collection with Topshop, with her signature prints and dresses, Alexander McQueen had done it back in 2010. Alexander had this artistic quality about him and his designs that makes him so wonderful to watch. The darkness incorporated into his works never fails to intrigue and surprise. This was his last collection before he passed away in February 2010. He will definitely be missed.</div>
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Below are pictures from the Alexander McQueen Sping 2010 show. Enjoy. </div>
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I wandered into Zara yesterday and was happy to see they had the latest summer pieces in store. I was happy to find a white blazer and a very nice printed top.</div>
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The blazer had a distinct silhouette and a very nice patterned fabric. I had to choose between this patterned white blazer and a plain white one in jersey. I went with the patterned one because the jacquard pattern adds a nice touch to an otherwise plain, basic white jacket. </div>
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I also got this top from TRF, Zara's in-house line for younger women. I love the yellow and the mirrored effect on the prints. I think it's one of my more summery buys lately and I can't wait to plan a look around this piece. </div>
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Daria Strokous is the lead model in the video. She is so beautiful I don't even know where to start. Gorgeous eyes and one of the better-looking models I've seen ever. She looks like a cross between Carmen Kass and Sigrid Agren to me. Still, a unique beauty.<br />
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About the film, I would say it is one of Dior's most captivating ones yet. The music, location, models and <i>the dresses</i>...I couldn't stop watching this!<br />
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