Thursday, April 14, 2011
My Classics for Today
I should be more pro-active about taking picts and uploading them on my blog if I wanna make posts like this a success. But I'm camera-phobic. I hate my eyebags, dark eye-rings, body etc, etc. Nevertheless, I feel like journaling these down to remind myself of how blessed I already am in terms of owning a wardrobe filled with classics I will love for years to come, and more!
Classic for today:
1) My Topshop navy blue Peterpan collar dress. This has a see-thru back and I had scoured all over for the perfect backless bra to go with it and hit a solution: wear a dark tube top inside or pair it with a cardi outside. Problem solved. Stick-on bras never did work for me and never will. My ex-colleague called it "sexy but not slutty." I have had this for about 3 years or more and still love it. But I do not wear it often enough for the above reason. But I still love it for its old-world charm. It's something I wear as a young girl, oso now when I'm in my 30s and I believe I will continue to love this style for another 20 years at least. Or until I find a more grown-up version.
2) My Tommy Hilfiger weave watch. Many people think it's Bottega Veneta due to the weave leather strap. It was bought by my Mom in HK and goes with 90% of my wardrobe. Confirmed classic for life.
3) My vintage heirloom diamond gold ring. This belonged to my late grandmother, apparently. Before my marriage last year, my Mom looked through the family heirloom jewelry collection to give me. The moment this ring was placed on my finger *wham!* Perfect size and fit! The diamond is big and shiny despite its age. Gosh, Granny had the same finger size as me?!? How uncanny. Been trying to wear it more often, on the left middle finger just beside my wedding ring. Not gonna sell it, ever. Not even if I'm ever left destitute.
4) My Mulberry Alexa bag. This was the "it" bag last year. I think I blogged a quote from Alexa Chung, former Brit model cum DJ, whose style I adore, some time back. The moment I saw it, I knew it was mine. I never owned much bags prior to this, because I'm uncannily fussy about bags. Last year was a watershed in my bag-buying because I finally found my style and got what the whole designer bag thang was about. I adore all sorts of satchel and messenger style bags, thus it was a good reason to invest in one. It is roomy enough for everything, super versatile and tough. And, like most of my other stuff, I got it at a deal! (I am quite good with deals, most time)
Classic for today:
1) My Topshop navy blue Peterpan collar dress. This has a see-thru back and I had scoured all over for the perfect backless bra to go with it and hit a solution: wear a dark tube top inside or pair it with a cardi outside. Problem solved. Stick-on bras never did work for me and never will. My ex-colleague called it "sexy but not slutty." I have had this for about 3 years or more and still love it. But I do not wear it often enough for the above reason. But I still love it for its old-world charm. It's something I wear as a young girl, oso now when I'm in my 30s and I believe I will continue to love this style for another 20 years at least. Or until I find a more grown-up version.
2) My Tommy Hilfiger weave watch. Many people think it's Bottega Veneta due to the weave leather strap. It was bought by my Mom in HK and goes with 90% of my wardrobe. Confirmed classic for life.
3) My vintage heirloom diamond gold ring. This belonged to my late grandmother, apparently. Before my marriage last year, my Mom looked through the family heirloom jewelry collection to give me. The moment this ring was placed on my finger *wham!* Perfect size and fit! The diamond is big and shiny despite its age. Gosh, Granny had the same finger size as me?!? How uncanny. Been trying to wear it more often, on the left middle finger just beside my wedding ring. Not gonna sell it, ever. Not even if I'm ever left destitute.
4) My Mulberry Alexa bag. This was the "it" bag last year. I think I blogged a quote from Alexa Chung, former Brit model cum DJ, whose style I adore, some time back. The moment I saw it, I knew it was mine. I never owned much bags prior to this, because I'm uncannily fussy about bags. Last year was a watershed in my bag-buying because I finally found my style and got what the whole designer bag thang was about. I adore all sorts of satchel and messenger style bags, thus it was a good reason to invest in one. It is roomy enough for everything, super versatile and tough. And, like most of my other stuff, I got it at a deal! (I am quite good with deals, most time)
Style Talk on a Thursday
Let me move on to something lighter for the day. Sorry for the previous post; I'm in such bad humour that I need to let off some steam.
When I reached the final stage of my 20s, I came across this fashion (I don't know if this is actually the right term, given its content) blog http://www.deadfleurette.com/ It has been very inspirational in changing my attitude towards fashion. Those who know me know my especial love of dolling up and experimenting with clothes. With the advent of a "new" age (helped of course by limitation in wardrobe space), I am attempting to adopt a personal approach in my style while not throwing out more money for more potentially unworn stuff. Many impossibly stylish French women advocate the "capsule wardrobe" concept, with few essential basic pieces that will always be worn and only discarded when outmoded or worn out. They may invest more in each piece, but the cost-per-wear is actually very little, given the frequency of wear. This is still more than can be said of my current wardrobe. But I have adopted the perfectionistic scrutiny when buying my clothes and accessories, trying to ensure that I only buy pieces that suit me as if tailored for my body shape and personal style, as well as things that I would want to wear for the next 5-20 years. And yes, I am taking my cue for Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel. Wouldn't anyone wanna be as stylish as her when you are 60, 70, with those pearls and 2.55??
Stewing Pot
I'm not in good humour for various reasons. Time has come for serious thought about my future career and this is not something I enjoy. I'm nearing the end of my jail term and had applied for various positions, but not heard from any of them. till yesterday. Do I want to be a glorified tuition teacher, with a salary that I can only dream of currently? The thought disturbed me the whole night. Heck, I am at a loss about my current "career" and believe it should end soon. But not for this. Not for teaching the children of kiasu parents, whipping them more in this already sad education system. Frankly, the obsession of this nation towards academic performance disgusts me no end. What we are churning out is a bunch of kids who are exam-smart, but fail to appreciate life and know how to live outside of the school. The civil service, unfortunately, employs a vast majority of these. Which explains the miserable state of a certain party in these times of preparing for the next GE.
If anyone needs any dissertation about "radicalisation", I think I can provide them with a good real-life psychological working. This is one such place. I just heard something that made me really angry. I had been angry about my current state, but when I heard what was being done to a poor old man, being literally forced to retire, but stoically holding on, I want to lash out at some ppl up there. So you are only concerned about your past glories and the hum drum reality of your current life. have you ever spared a thought for that very person working under you?? Where is that generation that championed the poor and sought to improve the standard of living for the citizens? Everyday staying here makes me wanna spit some imaginary bitterness inside at those delusional folks. If this had happened in the neighbouring country, there would have been street protests long ago.
Meanwhile, I stew on. *Grrrr*
If anyone needs any dissertation about "radicalisation", I think I can provide them with a good real-life psychological working. This is one such place. I just heard something that made me really angry. I had been angry about my current state, but when I heard what was being done to a poor old man, being literally forced to retire, but stoically holding on, I want to lash out at some ppl up there. So you are only concerned about your past glories and the hum drum reality of your current life. have you ever spared a thought for that very person working under you?? Where is that generation that championed the poor and sought to improve the standard of living for the citizens? Everyday staying here makes me wanna spit some imaginary bitterness inside at those delusional folks. If this had happened in the neighbouring country, there would have been street protests long ago.
Meanwhile, I stew on. *Grrrr*
Labels: Rambles
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
30th!
Channel Newsasia interviewed some bloggers the other day. One fashion blogger mentioned that blogs with a specific theme, such as food or fashion, garner higher readership than personal blogs. Indeed,most of my friends appear to have stopped blogging altogether. And this blog of mine is sporadically updated and is getting more and more incoherent with the passage of time. Have I ever considered not blogging ever? Yes. But I still need some sort of an outlet and I prefer typing to writing (which explains my increasingly illegible handwriting), so this still exists.
I celebrated my 30th birthday in a pleasant manner last week. My Lasik surgery went well and my eyes are healing nicely now. No more specs and contact lenses! The feeling is liberating. Had always hated my bespectacled look. Some girls actually look hot with specs; especially those dark-rimmed kind. I decided to go for Lasik assessment because I was so darned fed up with my orange-rimmed specs, which badly limited my wardrobe choice. It's either Lasik or I would have gone to buy a new pair of specs, something dark brown or tortoiseshell that would go seamlessly with my entire wardrobe. Thankfully the doc deemed me a positive candidate and I had it done the same day. Whoots!
Also had some nice birthday treats by Bro, cousins, colleagues and DH.
I celebrated my 30th birthday in a pleasant manner last week. My Lasik surgery went well and my eyes are healing nicely now. No more specs and contact lenses! The feeling is liberating. Had always hated my bespectacled look. Some girls actually look hot with specs; especially those dark-rimmed kind. I decided to go for Lasik assessment because I was so darned fed up with my orange-rimmed specs, which badly limited my wardrobe choice. It's either Lasik or I would have gone to buy a new pair of specs, something dark brown or tortoiseshell that would go seamlessly with my entire wardrobe. Thankfully the doc deemed me a positive candidate and I had it done the same day. Whoots!
Also had some nice birthday treats by Bro, cousins, colleagues and DH.
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