Still Catching Dreams

Even when it seems too far out of reach, I'm still surviving on top of it all. Still breaking the ice to pave my way and still defying those impressions put upon me when I told them my dreams. As far as I know, I'm loving where I am right now. There's still so much to learn, so much to absorb and so much to churn out. Young at heart and mind, fresh and raw, I have room to grow. A big one. 




I just hope I remember how to pick myself up again, in cases where I stumble, fall and scrape my knee.






Meanwhile, I'll be updating less as my job needs these extra attention. It feels like having a newborn baby, where it requires my utmost care and nurture in order to prosper but I'm loving every single bit of it despite some bumps here and there. I love going to work (not the traffic jam though), I love the environment and I love the people. Oh, I'm loving my post-its. Such a life saviour. While I find time to update this space, have some cookie and follow me on twitter! ;)

Primark Spring/Summer 2012

If you go to London as a tourist, and have never been to Primark, your shopping experience will be deemed incomplete. Primark was my go-to building almost every day when I was in London. Not only that the new arrivals comes in almost everyday, but the price tag was unbeatable. I bought wayfarer knock-offs for less than a pound. Even my tank tops were a pound or two each. These things lasts me from 2009 until now, contrary to popular belief. Recently, Primark has come up with their lookbook for each season and for Spring/Summer 2012, pastels, color blocking, minty fresh items are the in thing. 

I would love to own each and every piece in the photos below, and I'm pretty sure the price tag would not kill anyway. It's budget chic at its best. Take cue from the look book and invest in straight cut pants in print or pastel (other than your usual denims) and purchase more thin coats and shirts or sheer, well-fitting tops. I would suggest colors such as mint, peach, tangerine, salmon pink and navy/khaki as the basic to set your mood for this year's spring and summer wardrobe.

Mixing and matching requires a bold heart, as color and print play is the key to this effortless chic look. Don't be afraid to experiment, but keep it clean and simple (e.g don't go OTT on the clashing of colors and prints) while soft texture and simple silhouettes neutralizes the punch of visuals.

I honestly think they're cute. What about you? yay or nay?

Quick Fix: Fruits in cream

I'm not really a sweet tooth but this is one of those in my exception list. Taught by my good friend Tasya, I love this when chilled, sprinkled with a bit of grated parmesan. Sounds odd, but it's a lovely combination of sweet, sour and milky. Not to be consumed too much though, cause it really does make you feel "jelak". Great for cocktails, dinner parties as dessert of served in small shot glasses.

Ingredients:

- condensed milk

- Whipping cream

- Diced, peeled & small pieces of acidic fruits (green and red apples, berried, cherries, grapes, 

- Nata de Coco

- Nuts, if preferred.

How to:

1. Mix whipping cream and condensed milk together. Taste to own preference.

2. Cut fruits into small cube-d pieces. Slice grapes in halves. 

3. Drain Nata de Coco from the syrup and mix it with the fruits. If you want a little bit of the syrup flavor, you may add in some of it.

4. Mix the fruits inside the whipped cream mixture.

5. You may add in peanuts, or raisins if you like.

6. Chill in refrigerator and serve. 

Another one left on a jet plane

And our beloved cik kecik flew off to complete her degree. May she study well, come back and make us all proud. Missing you, adik. And missing my Jasmine as well. These two, despite not seeing them  all the time (cause we're in different continents and due to hectic schedule) are the friends whom I'd keep forever. We break and make up but despite it all, when we hangout just the three of us, everything goes back to where it was. That, ladies and gentlemen, are friends. Not the kind where baru tak jumpa 3 bulan dah "yela kau kan busy/hebat/femes, mana nak kawan dengan kitaorang dah" -_-"

If you're a real friend, absence doesn't have to change the way your friendship should be. All you should do is catch up, the way it used to be. 

Oh, and Julia won't let me get married til she comes back. She better come back, she's one of my bridesmaids -____-"

(nak tunggu minah ni konpom I'll be an anak dara tua)

ps: Julia, if you're reading this, I'll pass something to you on Skype in the next two weeks! =P

photos by point8cam
post editing by me

First day of work

That awkward moment when you're actually going back to the employment stage, after leaving it for a year not knowing where to start. Excited yet nervous. I don't know what to expect nor even anticipate the extent of the crazy federal highway traffic, but I've got my winner's kit (see photo above) with me. Hey ho, let's go! Let's go, Gung Ho! =P

Food randoms

Since I'm really hungry and it's been almost 12 hours since my last meal, here are some random food photos from my phone. Very random of me, I know.

#1 - Haagen Dasz 

#2 - That Japanese restaurant in Shah Alam Mall. This lunch set for RM28? 

#3 - Self-made breakfast at home. Caesar with fried salmon.

#4 - Pepper lunch.

#5 - This Korean food stall in Gardens, beside Oyster King. Not bad, but small portion.

#6 - McD's cornetto Sundae =')

#7 - Levain's bread and pizza! Seafood creamy pasta is SO GOOD!

#8 - Packed sushi lunch for myself to be eaten AT HOME! =D
Sakae Sushi

#9 - Assam Laksa & Sago Gula Melaka at Onde Onde Desapark City

#10- Pancake with fruit compote at Lavender. LOVE THIS! So egg-y yet so sweet, paired with sour acidic fruits and a dash of lemon juice ='))

#11 - HUGE affogato at Lavender.

12 - Mixed rice from a street side stall under some trees with my mates.

#13 - Cinema food at TGV Sunway The Club

#14 - Caesar Salad at Baci, Citta Mall

#15 - Nasi Lemak at section 13, Shah Alam.

Review: Prettychase.com #001

It's been quite a while since I've done any outfit posts and truth to be told, these past few months wasn't time where I felt like I looked presentable thus the lack of outfit photos kind of explained it. Plus, I was not in the mood to pose for the camera, unless forced to by my other half, even when I was dressed nicely. Not sure why, probably it's just a phase. Nevertheless, I hope this post makes up for it and I've constantly been thinking of starting the whole photo frenzy phase back again, other than my usual iPhone photos on twitter.

This post was supposed to be up quite a while ago but I've been super duper busy, especially with my the chaotic situation my family is in, I could only do shorts posts which you may have been reading so far. Despite the fact that I'm having a paper tomorrow, I'm actually gonna show you guys the two items I received from prettychase.com. 

I just have to say that their parcel was so neat, I was torn to open it at first. I wished the parcel could just stay that way forever =P

Packaging level: prettyfied.

First item I tried on was their Circular V Dress in purple (link)

I know that I've profound love for unique cuts and prints but this dress fits the bill of a wardrobe must-have especially for Spring 2012.

It's simple, the cut flatters (even after a hearty CNY meal) and the color is an instant pick-me-up. Price: RM52.90

Here's my version of a full outfit:

(Dress: Circular V dress, Bag: from Buenos Aires, Boots: Forever21 (US), Fedora: Times Square)

Second item I received was Be a Silver Wing in Mustard (link)

I've never been a fan of the color but this is my first, after seeing the rave on mustard-toned items and I LOVE IT! I didn't expect that the color would be easy to match and just like any other tones, it's pretty versatile and since it's a non-printed blouse, I paired it with a floral bottom and I was instantly ready for a Sunday out. Price: RM59.90

Here's my version of a full outfit:

(Blouse: prettychase, Shorts: Bugis Street Market, Bag: Primark, Bangles: assorted, Chain headband: Gallo by Thian, Shoes: Vincci)


I hope my ensemble helps give you ideas on how to pair these two items. It's simple! =D


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happy shopping!





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