The Internet: One way to Survive Black Friday

The day after the USA's Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. The malls open as early as 4am. You show up at 3.30am. You think you're at Disney World rides because that's how long the lines are...before the stores even open! At some of the more popular stores, people line up as early as 2-3 hours before the doors actually open. A friend waited in line for 1.5 hours just to get into ToysR'Us after it opened. Oh, and then there are the cashier lines...which I rather not discuss. (*shivers in horror*)

Not to worry, my fair lovelies. I survived the madness that is Black Friday! (*flex*) I got a couple of great deals which I will surely show off in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I'd like to share with you my appreciation for the interwebz which allows me to take part in Black Friday in the comfort of my home...and my two best buys which resulted from it :)




If you know me well enough, you'd know I don't really go for handbags. I usually just pass by the handbag section of favourite shopping haunts. Heck, I've been lugging around my Cuppycake tote every single day, with practically every outfit I have...regardless whether it matches or not. (I'll be real with you and admit it doesn't match much, but zomg so cute!) Anyway, you get the point. It takes a lot for me to give two hoots about a handbag, so me buying not one, but TWO at once is a huge event!

My 5yr old Aldo winter boots have died on me and with so many stores having outrageous Black Friday sales, I decided to check the online for a new pair. I'm a sucker for the Clearance sections in online stores, so of course I click it. I not only found a great deal on new winter boots, but these two frilly numbers caught my eye as well. I have not received them in the mail just yet, but I'm too excited not to show off a good bargain and things I absolutely adore.


White tote - Aldoshoes.com US$16 (60% off)
I know the model looks creeeepy...

Quoting Aldo, these handbags feature scalloped trim detail and flower-shaped perforations that give them the prettiest allure! I love it; totally me :)


Red Clutch - Aldoshoes.com US$7
I don't recall how much it had been discounted...it was gone by the time I made this post!

While they're both girly and frilly, they each have their own personality from their colours. One is a super sweet white and the other, a sassy sexy red. I also like that they're not miniscule in size like some other usually pricey brands.

What else can I say except that they were even shipped for free and I can't wait to get them in the mail?!

Beware Mr. UPS...*cackle*




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Shanghai style

I love travel, especially to a country with a different climate than home.

Coming from hot, humid (and lately, very wet) Malaysia, I very, very rarely have the opportunity to dress up in cold wet weather gear, so when I landed in Shanghai I was pretty chuffed that it was cold enough for me to bust out skinnies, boots and a beret!

I could've probably done better, but seeing that I was only there for a short visit, whether I had enough luggage allowance to haul it back was another thing altogether.

Shanghainese style, for what it's worth, I observed to be relatively...blah. Perhaps because of the time of year--approaching winter, the shops are full of jackets, long-sleeved tops and tights. Even then, the tights selection was pretty blah--no bright colours, just heaps of darks! Boooo-riiing.

Anyway, this was me, hardly standing out amongst a crowd. Or maybe I lie--I certainly didn't spot too many people in headgear, even when temperatures were well below 10 degrees!

Grey wooly beret: RMB24 (about RM12), a shop in Qi Bao Ancient Town
Black puffa jacked: RMB119 (70% off), some mall heading to Qi Bao (I was cold!) Scarf: RMB10 (RM5), another shop in Qi Bao
Dark blue skinnies: RM99, MNG
Boots: Borrowed from cousin
Bag: RM35, FOS


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Sunny memories

The important thing about break-ups is not to let it spoil the memories of the wonderful times you've had. Of picnics, lying on the grass and reading side by side, eating gelato and playing cards - all under the bright blue skies of a sunny Danish summer.

I fell in love with this H&M dress but couldn't justify the £20 price tag (I'd tell you I spotted it in Denmark and it cost DKK200 but that doesn't mean much does it?). So I kept and eye on it and sure enough, the sales hit, tiny Aarhus has five H&M stores and not enough people to shop from it, so score! It was mine for £7. The perfect summer dress. =D

I love these heels I picked up from Nine West - probably the poshest shoe brand I own! Of course, besides the fact that they're more comfy than they look, I love them most because I got them at 70% off. Whee!

By the way, I once read an article on Emmagem that men don't like ladies in white shoes - first I've heard of it. I also have a male friend who vehemently disagrees with that statement as he has a thing for girls in white shoes (don't think too much about it). What about you ladies? Ever heard of anything like that before?

Black&White striped halterneck dress: H&M Denmark, DKK70 (£7)
Shoes: Nine West (RM169 after 70% discount)



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White fright

After bright splashes of colour, sometimes a plain, simple dress makes for a nice addition to my wardrobe. And things can't get any simpler when they're in white!

The downside to that of course, is that I used to be a dirt magnet, and I can't seem to get over that fear.

Like the fear of spilling coffee in my lap, or deciding to have spaghetti bolognaise for lunch and ending up with sauce splatters all down my front. Or falling down on my bum in some mud (dont' ask me where or how, I cannot explain this inexorable fear!) or worse yet, have Aunt Flo decide to visit on the day I'm in white.

However, with a little more caution and a watchful eye on the calendar, those things shouldn't be a problem.


Still unable to resist hyping up the girliness of the dress, I slipped on one of my favourite necklaces with pearls and bunnies. And of course, ruby red pumps to add a dash of spice to an outfit that's otherwise plain nice! *winks*

Dress: Pre-loved from cousin, who got it in Shanghai I thinks
Necklace: RM23.90, FOS
Shoes: Debenhams


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Noughties take on the 1920s

So in my earlier post this week I was dressed-up damsel, this time round it's dressed-down dudette.

While I admit it's not a look I've worn out yet, it's something I will certainly try the next time I go out for a movie and mall-ratting session with my girls!

Like most things, a dress this pretty is best worn with sass, style, and a whole lot of confidence.

Oh, and a cardi or cover-up if you feel it's too OTT!

Ironically, this casual look is probably the most expensive one I've ever pieced together on this blog. Eeps!

Vintage-inspired frilly number: RM99, Topshop
Grey cardigan: RM49, Promod
Sneakers: RM99, Converse
Accessories: Diva, and an assortment of other places

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Brilliant Batik

There are times when I really miss being back home. When I do get into one of those moods, I go looking for items which remind myself of Malaysia. Of course, a "How to use Lah" novelty shirt can be amusing (and confusing to foreigners)...but for fashion purposes, I'm going to go with batik.

I'm not a fan of button down batik shirts because most are of a muddy colour tone. Neither am I a fan of the long/wide sleeved batik tops for women because that style looks really odd on me. However, I am a huge lover of colourful, silky batik scarves...like this one...



I bought this scarf, originally planning to use it as a headband. Unfortunately, it was too wide and did not look great in my hair. So I put it away for months. Tried it as a sash around my hips but meh, it was unflattering. Three years later, I rediscovered it while rummaging my closet and tried it as a top...success!

The material is very light and has a wee bit of stretch to it. This allows the fabric to actually take some of your body shape instead of just sticking out from the chest down. I folded it into triangular halves and looped each end around the back of my bra to make sure it stayed put. Finally, I tied the ends in a knot and there you go!

I chose to wear this risque top with a conservative peasant skirt to give it some balance. I can imagine the looks of horror from some Malaysians if they ever see me using a batik scarf in this manner. Heehee. I aim to please :)


Batik scarf: Central Market RM20
Peasant skirt: Amcorp Mall RM45
Red shoes: Payless.com US$10

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1920s chic

Mr M and I have this 'thing' for the 1920s era. We joke that perhaps we were star-crossed lovers in a past life, and both of us died most dramatically in a shoot-out of some sort because he was a gangster and my papa wouldn't let us wed.

On a less morbid note, this dress is possibly one of my favourites, but it's also one that doesn't get worn a lot because the material is pretty thin, and because, well, it sorta seems like a special occasion dress more than anything.


It's not really vintage, actually, more vintage-inspired--I picked it up off the bargain racks in Topshop a few seasons ago.

I simply adore these vintage-inspired earrings from Diva. A bow, a pearl, and faux diamond-drop--lovely!

To top off the look (no pun intended), a pretty flower almost-fascinator headband. Perhaps the overall look is borderline costume-y, but I think the overall effect is quite pretty!

Frilly drop-waisted dress: RM99, Topshop
Shoes: Debenhams
Faux-fascinator: RM10, one of those shopping bazaars
Vintage-inspired earrings: RM13, Diva

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