Hello, blogger friends.

I hope everybody had a good weekend.

I feel like I have been a little distracted lately. I keep typing about clothes and what I think about the clothes but I never actually talk.. Is that even make any sense? 

Anyway, when was the last time you did something for the first time? It doesn't have to be big. Maybe the first time you successfully tackle that parallel parking. Or like me, presenting for XG News video for the first time. Which was weird and awkward but still, fun and a learning experience anyway.

There's a thrill when you are doing something for the first time. You don't know what you're doing. You don't know what's gonna happen. And you might even feel that old pal of fear creeping in. Most of the time people avoid things that they don't know. As humans, we are attracted to the familiar things in life because it's safe and we are just camping around in our comfort zone. And it's a trap. Trust me, comfort zone is scary because it feels and looks safe but it's actually keeping you away from all the things God has prepared for you. So yes, do things for the first time anytime you can. If it's not life threatening or against the law, by all means, do it.

First time baking that challenging Opera cake, first time camping under starlights, first time trotting that 15 centimeters high heels, first time you kiss, first day at work, or simply the first time you listened to one whole CD without pressing that next button! My point is, life is too short to not doing things. Most people I know regret things they didn't do and laugh off the silly or even the big mistakes they did in the past.

www.lifehack.org has great tips when you are doing something for the first time. 1) Ditch the perfection! It's your first time, perfection is second. 2) Forget what others think. People are actually kinder than your brain thinks, when you are open about your inexperience, they will actually encourage you. 3) The time you spend doesn't matter. You are learning. Remember when you're a kid? Your mom was so patient teaching you all those alphabets. Give yourself a break. 4) Plan and prepare. If possible, plan and prepare as much as you can. You will gain more self-confidence! 5) Prepare for the second time. It doesn't hurt to take notes!

So might this Monday to come, we all will try something for the first time!

Do tell me what was the last time you did something for the first time? Or even better, your plan of doing something for the first time! :)

vintage blouse - Down Memory Lanes, flowery skirt - Gaudi, flower crown - Inspired by Luce, pink heels - The Little Things She Need, Gummy bag - c/o Laku.com 

Spring is definitely my favorite season because I can finally pull out all my flowery items out of the closet. A dear reader of my blog actually gives a really good nickname for my style which is "Forever Spring" style.

A lot of people called my style vintage or sweet but I actually have lots of black and always love anything acid washed and studded items! Plus, I have a girl crush on Kristen Stewart grungy style. That girl can do no wrong in my book (in term of style, of course, not the behavior!) 

Anyway, I didn't say much cause I have an upcoming throatsore thanks to all the iced coffee that I have been gulping for the past week (it has been really hot in the afternoon and rained at night so I have been drinking iced coffee more often than ever. bye bye white teeth! ) so I am saving my voice for the next vlog :)

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Have a jolly day, all!

Studded chiffon shirt - JessJess

Floral pants - Patrick Owen

Belt & Gummy Bag - courtesy of Laku.com

Heels - Rotelli

This week Sunday music is all songs in Taylor Swift' Red album.

Kidding, well, not really. I actually love all the songs. It has been a while since I like one whole album. The last time was Daughtry' Leave This Town album.

My favorite song from the album is Treacherous.

This slope is treacherous

This path is reckless

This slope is treacherous

and I, I, I like it

I can't decide if it's a choice getting swept away

I hear the sound of my own voice

Asking you to stay

and all we are is skin and bone

Trained to get along

Happened to feel slightly old school the other day. To be honest, when do I don't feel old school? Hence, the overall feel when I'm editing the pictures lean towards vintage-y colors. Pardon.. I guess I'm contradicting myself. The tingling feel and rush when I stumble upon vintage dresses that can be so much more with just a few tweaks here and there is a curse. I cannot seem to escape them. Plus, they are so cheap and look so adorable I almost able to justify six other vintage dresses occupying my closet. One for each day of the week ;) 

Been a quite slow Sunday. Planning to finish Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie with chocolates and iced tea then perhaps.. a decent online shopping? As I received email notifications of July collections uploaded from some of my favorite stores. Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday!

And ignore my rambling below.. I just feel like I need to share it!

dress - thrifted, belt - Velvet, bag - Longchamp, shoes - HongKong, watch - Guess

This week Sunday music is Kelly Clarkson's Dark Side.

Everybody's got a dark side
Do you love me?
Can you love mine?
Nobody's a picture perfect
But we're worth it
You know that we're worth it
Will you love me?
Even with my dark side?

Oh how the truth rings and pinch you in gentle way. I always keep my dark side confined. Display only the part of me that everybody want to see. All my naughtiness and selfish passions, are folded up small and placed at the bottom, and on the top, beautifully aired, are spread out the prettier me, ready for me to put on. In my childish brain, I don't think people will like me when I show my true self. And how sad that thought is, don't you think? Cause that means I have zero to none of true friend. It's the trust issue-thing that I'm still working on. Wish me luck? 

Also, wishing you to have those people who love you just the way your beautiful self. Who ready to pick you up when you fall. Dust you off. Kiss you. Forgive you. Put up with you. Carry you. And never ceased to encourage you to be the best version of you. So while you're broken, one thing is true, you don't have to be alone.

Just.. That's how I've been feeling lately. Slightly drained. Slightly annoyed. Overused perhaps. Just lacking of enthusiasm. Fading just a little bit. Dimming for a while, I guess.. My poor jaded self.. I'm not even sure what I've been doing. Really, I have enough sleep, enough food, maybe not enough soul-enrichtment.. I guess, I've been spending way too many hours with my Sims which is not exactly a great way to supplement my most-likely-almost-dry heart.

Would like to take this opportunity to send my many thank you for everyone who commented on my dog's death. Thank you so much for your uplifting comments. Truly, I'm blessed to have such kind blogging friends! <3

hat - Mars&Venus, top - Porcupid Closet, shorts - Maize, stockings - PVJ, flats - Rubi, collar necklace & bag - courtesy of Oasap.com

Sunday Music : Jaded by Aerosmith

In all it's misery
It will always be what I love and hated
And maybe take a ride to the other side we're thinking of
We'll slip into the velvet glove and be jaded


Yes, don't look so shocked. I actually love (not-too-rock) rock songs. I've been a fan of Daughtry for quite some time. And I have over abused my U218Singles CD.

Anyway, I hope I didn't bring you into such melancholic mood as well! I'm still my old silly self although not as silly as I normally do. I'm sure it's just another phase..
Happy Sunday and have a blessed one :)

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Animal prints but not the leopard ones, more like the prints you'll find in children's clothes, are my second favorite prints after floral. It's fun and cute but not too girly like floral prints. I'd like to pretend that I look younger when I'm wearing such dresses. Haha. I have an old face. People always mistakes me as the big sister. Not too happy about that. But not exactly sad too. I do feel like that means I am a mature independent looking gal. I'm weird, I know.

Look 15 from 30

I wore no. 30, rose earrings and bow bangle - Forever21, gold watch - Guess, shiny loafers - Bellagio

Horse prints and contrasting collar! <3<3

Look 16 from 30

I wore no. 11 and 26 , collar necklace - Oasap.com , watch - Forever21, bow belt - Magnolia, sparkly stars stockings - dangerfield, black wedges - Bata

Elephant prints and collar nekclace!! <3<3

The very kind Oasap sent me this collar necklace. I love how it's structured and from far away, it does look like my dress has this lovely lace collar. Obsessed.

And look. I'm halfway through my 30 from 30 Challenge. Slightly proud..

Anyway, I'm processing my giveaway entries. I'm nervous, strangely enough. Good luck everyone!

Sunday Music : Twinkle Twinkle by TaeTiSeo
Seriously, this song is addictive. I can't seem to get it out of my head. They say the song is arrogant. Whatever. I think girls need more confident boosting songs like this that some lost love songs.


I want to look good for you
I want to be prettier and twinkle
why are you the only one who doesn't know my true value?


Even if i hide it, i twinkle - what to do? 
It catches the eye instantly
Even if i'm covered with a veil
I obviously twinkle
You're so calm, you're so arrogant
I can't see the end of the line of those who want me 
Unbelievably, you're so indifferent
I'm a fallen star from the sky

A good movie (The Avengers! A must watch!). Great friends. All kind of guilty-pleasure foods. And my two favorite shirts. Pretty much a perfect weekend.. :)

Look 5 from 30

I wore no 6 + 24 , necklace - Topshop, goldy watch - Guess, stockings - BTC, studded wedges - Bata

The stockings look awkward and I'm not sure why I have it in my closet. But it's a decent substitute when my normal stocking is missing..

Look 6 from 30

I wore no 3 + 23, heart stockings - PVJ, bag - Mango, chain loafers - Bellagio

Heart prints are adorable without being too girly like floral prints. Still, I'm a die-hard for floral prints tho. No surprised there.

I hope you all had a great weekend. I'm a little sad that it ends.. 

But life's too short. And yes, that is our Sunday Music!

Life's too short to even care at all oh
I'm coming up now, coming up now, out of the blue oh
These zombies in the park, they're looking for my heart
Oh oh oh oh
A dark world aches for a splash of the sun oh oh

Lyrics from Cough Medicine - Glee (not sure who's the original singer!)

Too tired to do blogwalking. So ready to pass out now.

Good night, bloggers...

Don't forget to join my giveaway :)

Peplum is one of the easiest trend to try since it flatters any kind of body shape. I chose mine in, of course, pastel color! It has been windy and rain every now and then so I put on a light blazer which also, in the pastel pink color. I have an obsession, I know. The leather skirt is one of my sister's high school days, she was going to throw it away, fortunately, I saw it, claimed it to be mine and never look back.

pink blazer - HongKong, pastel peplum top - Premium Shop (email me to join this BBM group store), 

black bow belt - Magnolia, leather skirt - a hand-me-down from sissy! , black wedges - BTC, 

snake turquoise ring - Diva, black and white clutch - Dorothy Perkins

My fringe needs trimming. Like, ASAP.

 This week Sunday Music is We Are Young by Fun.

Seriously, the chorus is too catchy.

So I hope you all have a fun relaxing Sunday with your loved ones!

I hope my writings are not to cheesy and "classic". But that is my true heart desire. Hope you like my sinners and pure pictures. It's nothing but I thought it would delivered the meaning.. Well, maybe not really. 


So this is me saying an early HAPPY EASTER to you and you.