3 little tips on finding your personal style

{igor + andre}

Know Your Body
No one knows your body the way you do so take a good look at yourself. Not in a harsh or judgmental way but in an outside perspective way. Can you take yourself out of your body for a few mins and consider the shape of it? Your silhouette? Do you have a nice full bum, long torso, shorter legs, angled shoulders, rounded shoulders? Full bust, small bust? Slender, voluptuous? There are hundreds of links of the internet that can help you distinguish your body type and what kind of clothes flatter you and how to use illusion to create proportion. Use that as a tool but also keep in mind that its really about how you FEEL in your clothing.

2 examples I can think of at the top of my head that I dont feel good in are turtle necks (or anything with a higher neckline) and skinny jeans. My body's just not made for it despite all the times ive attempted to pull it off. Ive got shorter legs with a full bum.... now can you picture that in a pair of skinny jeans? Sometimes if I have a longer top that comes down to mid bum i can pull it off esp paired with incredible high heels to make my legs look longer but in the end I just dont feel comfortable.

Dig a Lil Deeper
Pull out your albums and start here. Look for pictures of yourself that you like. Ask yourself why you chose these pictures? Is it because of what you're wearing? Or how you're posing, how you're smiling? Do you like it because it reminds you of your youth? Ask yourself questions and see what kind of answers arise. From these answers you can start to build on your style. Do you look good in a certain color, or a certain style? What is your personality like? What part of your personality do you want to express to the world? What are you trying to accomplish?

Find A Signature
When you're building your image you have to really look within, cultivate what really makes you great and then express it to the fullest! You can start off with something as simple as an accessory(pearl necklace), or your favorite color, fabric, or a style(pencil skirt...). Experiment and find out what's right for you because the fun is in the process. Come up with words that describe what you want or like to achieve and keep that in mind while putting ur look together. Just remember to always choose things that play up your best features.

As an exercise, look at your favorite celebrities and notice their defining characteristics and traits... what images stand out. When I say Marilyn Monroe what do you picture? I picture blonde, red lipstick, white dress which can be translated into sex kitten, flirty, playful yet sophisticated. Coco Chanel has a few signature pieces that are combined to achieve her signature look...braided trim, quilted texture, pearl necklace, spectator pumps, hardware & the gardenia(her favorite flower). Karl Lagerfeld has a very distinct look as well. High collars, tight jeans and a white ponytailed hair and black shades....so what will yours be? I would say mine would be "girlie sophistication" but Im still working on pulling together a distinct look.

{ Coco Chanel } { Karl Lagerfeld }

Beautiful Bali

Bali, Indonesia

This must be one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Mountains, lush greens, beautiful beaches. The sculptures you see around and the architecture is so detailed and elaborate. They have a very vibrant culture and art is very developed. Bali is definitely one of the largest tourist destinations. When we went there we met so many ppl from all over the world... australia, japan, the states... Unfortunately the bombings that had happened here have affected the tourism. It's quite sad because everyone there makes a living from providing services to tourists.

Breathtaking view at the Monkey Temple... you can just hear the waves crashing now, cant you?
This trip was unforgettable.

Wow, I wish I had all this money in Canadian funds... i would be a billionaire. =P
Their currency is called Rupiah and boy, was it confusing to do conversion. $1 canadian was equal to $9272 Rupiah.

Just having some lunch(i think we were eating mee gorang) by the beach while the others did some water activities.
Second pic was taken outside my room. Can you see all the details?

We took a 20 min boat ride to turtle island to see some turtles. If I knew the living conditions for these animals were so poor I dont think I would have visited this place. One of the larger turtles had a cut on his leg and no one seemed to be very concerned by it. That's the problem with wanting to experience being around animals on trips like this... u never know what their living conditions are like.

We stopped by Balisea Cafe for dinner. I dont think any could have beat this dinner experience. The food was delicious as well. Lobster, shrimp, fish...all fresh! It was a table of 10 and the bill only came up to $100. During dinner they also had a live acoustic band that came by each table to play any song you requested. This would be the perfect place to go to experience with that special someone. I think Bali would be my honeymoon destination. =P

Beach time!!

omg we layed in the sun a lil too long. it was sooo hot! This is Kuta beach. Its one of the most famous ones in Bali and is usually the first one ppl check out. It's more touristy than relaxing and full of energy.

Be prepared to be hassled by a whole bunch of vendors... from ppl selling kites, to fruits(as u see here..mmm mango), clothes and "mama's" that offer massages, manicures and pedicures.

Then you got the surfers too. Here we were taking a pic with our surfing instructors. yes, i went but im not willing to share my experience or pictures... its rather embarrassing lol =P

Here are the "mama's" surrounding my gf, Rosa. They pretty much attacked her.. haha... one doing her left foot, one doing her right, one doing her left hand and one doing the right... then u got one trying to give her a massage and another one doing her hair. it was quite funny to watch.

Bali has monkeys everywhere... be careful not to get to close to them bcos they're not shy at all.


This is where we stayed. When I go back to Bali I would love to stay here again.

Jalan Legian is the heart of nightlife and entertainment in Kuta. You can walk down this street and find plenty of clubs and lounges to check out. Make sure you bring your passport bcos its free cover for tourists. Just dont get too drunk that you end up losing it =P

Sandy's engagement party & dress

Pat & Sandy's engagement party in Vancouver

This is the dress I designed for her. The structured bustier is made of black satin with inside boning.
Skirt portion is made of layered crinoline and lace. The skirt part was fun to make...eventually it came together very nicely.

Her cute dog Lexus. She has the cutest wardrobe ever consisting of plenty of dresses & cute hoodies. There's this really trendy dog store called Barking Babies (the website doesnt do justice). Check it out if you guys are ever in Vancouver. Just be careful where you walk because there are cute lil teacup yorkies wandering around the store.

{ me, sandy, karen & lil lexus }
She had a rooftop patio party. The scenery is breathtaking.
It was a little windy tho but I couldnt tell after getting a little bit of alcohol in te system. hehe

i belong to me...

I love this song... I belong to me - Jessica Simpson

It's not that I don't wanna share my life with you baby
It's just that I'm the one I need to be true to baby
And I won't give up me to be part of you
It's not that I don't wanna have you in my life baby
It's just you gotta know that it's got to be right baby
Before I open up my heart to you

let me lay in the sun while the breeze carries me away

{ credit: yvetterinufio on flickr }

{ ♥ } I dont know what to write about but I feel like writing. My mind goes blank when I try but somewhere within me there is something alive...waiting to be expressed like a caged tigress ready to escape the moment she can. I feel that I have been saying less but feeling more... trying to grasp the new lessons I have recently learned about life and of myself. Sometimes I feel so sick of being earthbound.... like Im tied to an anchor... weighing me down when my spirit wants to fly. Fly like a purple helium balloon that was unexpectedly let go of. But I do realize that in order to attain any true fullfillment in this earthly realm I've also got to learn how to ground myself. I will, but not today. Let me float a little longer. The view is amazing up here

♥ Vintage Fashion: Take a look at these past magazine spreads from Vogue & Harpers
♥ Pretty jewelery by Alex Monroe. Birds and the bees and the blossoms
♥ Hear all the different accents from all around the world
♥ How to quiet your mind
♥ Need something refreshing for hot summery weather? pink lemonade recipe

First outfit post

{ pic on the right was put together on Polyvore. Not the EXACT items im wearing but similar }

I am delighted to announce my first outfit post but pls bare with me if the photos don't capture a lot of details. It would be wonderful if any of you pros out there would share some tips or tricks with me to make them look more lovely. Thanks darlings.. now on with the show.

Im not wearing very summery colors am I? I was on my way to a career fair at Holt. So this is what I had decided on:
♡ Black sheer v-neck t-shirt from Urban Behavior
♡ Skirt made by me
♡ Black blazer from Forever 21
♡ Shoes from Vincci
♡ Cream clasp belt from a Vancouver Boutique

{ edit } after writing this post last night, I stumbled upon a few tips on how to look more camera ready for an outfit post on Dirty Laundry.

"Explore the versatility of each garment individually. Look at what you are wearing right now. Do you see how much you could do with it? Even a simple blazer or oxford shirt has innumerable ways of wearing the lengths of the sleeves, your trousers could be cuffed inwards or outwards, your shirt tucked in or out. Don’t go overboard with the combos but don’t neglect the alternative possibilities." Read more

Hey guys, just wanted to leave you with a quote before i head off on my little road trip adventure to BC. We are starting off attending a japanese garden wedding, then checking out some vineyards, cherry picking and then making our way to my second home, VANCOUVER for the week!! =)

♥ It's not who you are that holds you back. 

It's who you think you're not ♥

Pink Swag

♡ i find it difficult going out there and living life while trying to keep up with blogging. there is so much i want to blog about and share with you but so little time. i applaud those bloggers out there who can do both. Teach me your ways hehe ♡

So I stumbled upon this astrology website which I found was pretty cool. I know a lot of you out there think its all hokey pokey stuff. i know some ppl are skeptical bcos the only astrology they really come into daily contact with is in the newspaper or magazines. its definitely not my forte but i know that its more than that. its another art of its own.

Anyways the site is called Astro.com. It will ask for your birth date and time and then provide u with an in depth profile. Mine is freakishly accurate. I picked out a few main ones:

♥ Although you are affectionate and enjoy being loved, you want to be free, emotionally and otherwise. (the story of my life. still trying to figure out if its a blessing of curse) You want to be free to choose your friends and not be tied down by those you love. You want to be with people who are exciting and stimulating, who can take you away from the normal daily routine. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty because you want to do your own thing. After all, you are willing to grant others the same freedom.

♥ Your mind grasps new ideas and concepts very quickly, and you are always on the lookout for anything new and exciting.

♥ You also tend to move so fast that your energies get scattered and you never really get anything done. Be careful not to start a lot of projects and then drop them when the thrill of a new experience has worn off. At times your tempo of activity gets so high that you simply exhaust yourself. During such times you will become extremely nervous and irritable, which is the signal to slow down. (haha. ME written all over it. where do you think i got the nick name "scrambled eggs")

♥ You like to be surrounded by beauty and are depressed by anything ugly or unpleasant. (didnt i just do an entry on this?) While you are quite young, you may show some definite artistic ability. Also you appreciate other people's artistic talents.

♥ Perhaps the most important effect of this aspect, however, is that it takes your mind away from narrowly logical thinking. You look for form and beauty in ideas as well as in objects. Also you may think visually, by seeing images in your head rather than just connecting ideas.

Look at these beautiful Jessica Simpson patent peep toes I got. They are a lovely milky shade of pink. I think I'm in love with milky pink right now.

yes, i know i got major toe cleavage lol*

Coincidentally I had gotten the same shade of OPI nail polish a week ago. It's called Malaysian Mist.

♡ And since we are on the topic of pink, here are a few things from my wallet... ♡


My pink berry and LV wallet, my blig bling card holder, key chain and jewel gum case. yes i know im really girlie