signposts.

redfern, sydney
everytime i find myself in a quagmire and have a difficult decision to make, i start wishing that life (or some aspects of  it) came with a set of directions. i suppose no one knows what the future will bring but whatever choice i make i hope it will be one i won’t regret, that i [...]

shirt dress.

can’t get enough of black dresses despite owning them in a variety of designs for different occasions. t got me this for valentine’s day and  i first wore it for my birthday last week. i paired it with a pink camisole to give it a pop of color. it looks sorta plain here but i love [...]

petals.

what remains of the cherry blossoms.
t’is a beautiful sight when the petals slowly peel off, swirl in the wind before falling gently onto the ground in pools of the softest pinks and whites.

variations on b.

i’ve been lusting after the chocolate east west bayswater for some time, but recently, the new bayswater clutch caught my eye. it’s perfect for spring, and the delectable shade of candy pink absolutely won me over.
credit://mulberry

twentythree.

cherry blossoms, seattle 07
with every birthday that comes i think about my hopes and dreams, loves, milestones, failures, disappointments…
i think about what was, what is, what will be
all the memories, experiences, mistakes and lessons
growing older means more responsibility
but i don’t want to lose sight of who i am
and despite the uncertainty of my life at [...]

a burst of sunshine.

 behind the clouds dress {anthropologie}, morning after bag in sunshine {rebecca minkoff} and tea pot clock {decoylab}
the weather’s been crappy lately, and so has my mood. in the run-up to tuesday i’ve been so antsy and harried – there was the final year project and the lit essay assignment that accounted for 40% of my [...]

darling miss scarlet.

love at first sight.
i did post the black one in awhile ago but this is the first time i’m seeing the red version. it’s much more striking and bold but it’s still sophisticated and feminine.
mad love.
credit//anthropologie

wraparound.

dreamy bands of color and delicate folds add an air of romance to this precious gossamer wrap.  
i love rainy days like this when i’m indoors and don’t really have much to do, for now at least. oh the joys of post-fyp-life! *beams*
keep toasty.
credit//anthropologie

mietta’s.

penne vodka with prawns and frutti di mari
friday night dinner at mietta’s on arab street with t. we really enjoyed ourselves at this new establishment by chef angelo, formerly of michelangelo’s in chip bee gardens. i had the penne vodka, which is basically penne and a generous serving of fresh, succulent prawns in this tomato cream [...]

undone.

i love the styling of this lookbook .
credit//shopbop

mired.

a backlane in kyoto.
its been an intense, messy and draining 3 days.

kaleidescope.

random flowerbed, cannon beach, oregon.
a bright explosion of color for a dreary day. so exhausted but so many words to churn out.

onsen.

hakone
yesterday’s thunderstorm was nothing short of epic. the recent spate of chilly weather has left me longing for an onsen (japanese hot springs) for which the little resort town of hakone is known for. when we headed there last year the weather was rainy on our 2nd day there and it was unfortunate that we [...]

effortless.

i’m absolutely loving lane crawford’s new campaign as shot by the fabulous tommy ton (of jak & jil fame).  his angles, his eye for detail (especially the killer heels) and his extensive knowledge of high fashion really amaze me. right now looking at fashion-y things is probably my greatest reprieve from the ravages of my final year [...]

little lovelies

i can’t bear to eat! t and i were lunching at le bon marche this afternoon and popped next door for some macarons at centre ps. it’s my second time and i love their assortment of macarons. there’s lemon, raspberry, violet, caramel and chocolate in this box but they’ve got many more available in store. [...]

viva la mexico.

authentic mexican food is a rarity in this city so more of it’s always welcome. i’ve been wanting to try this out for awhile so  it was dinner at viva la mexico at cuppage terrace last sunday night. i don’t eat much spicy stuff which is a pity (i’ll leave that to t) and i [...]

grey on the hudson.

this looks black and white but it isn’t - it just turned out that way on a gloomy morning in manhattan. the color mirrors my mood right now.

bowed over.

by chanel’s spring offerings – the champagne satin, checks (which don’t normally appeal to me) on the ankle boots, and of course the bows. aye…karl lagerfeld sure knows the way to many a girl’s heart and purse.
credit: chanel

en vogue.

well-dressed fashion editors are a source of endless fascination for me. they make looking polished and pulled together such a cinch. melanie huynh recently gave birth, but she still looks as good as ever – a natural beauty with impeccable style that’s a blend of comfort, elegance and edginess. that’s one hot momma for you.
credit: jakandjil

the strongest suit.

i’m on the lookout for a sleek fitted blazer, and it’s one wardrobe staple i’m lacking in. i’d love to throw it on over a fun frock, billowy blouse or wear it with jeans. i suppose blazers are aplenty since it’s also considered office wear, but i’d want mine to have some character and detailing as well and [...]

calm.

mount rainier.
big sigh of relief that it’s finally the weekend. time to catch up on sleep  and revise my articles, which is not a bad thing in itself because i can spend long uninterrupted stretches of time working on it without having to think of anything else. ahhhh.

roost.

bird on alcatraz.
i don’t feel like doing anything productive tonight.

spun sugar.

j.crew read my mind on this one.
credit: j.crew

take me up up and away

niagara falls.
from here. some respite from this march madness would be lovely.

one on the ave.

outside trophy cupcakes, wallingford.
this blog here is one. it sure has been a long time…every year brings about upheaval and the past year has been no exception. i’m just amazed i’ve kept to writing here for this long without tiring of it, but i like having this as an avenue to share my photos and thoughts.
wish [...]