Not All Girls Like Pink

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The long awaited collection by Alber Elbaz, Lanvin's artistic director, for high street store H&M is definitely a collaboration worth checking out. Elbaz follows in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, and Sonia Rykiel, who have all collaborated with the Swedish retailer previously. A must-watch is this quirky video featuring the collection, which hits stores on November 23. This video, starrs Natasha Poly, Alber Elbaz, Hannelore Knuts, Jane Schmitt and Tati Collitar and is a clever four minute view of what to expect. This includes one-shoulder frocks, girly trenches, floral pieces, and sophisticated separates made for all ages and sizes. The video, called “The Show”, perfectly captures the playful, glamorous, and French feeling of the Lanvin hearts H&M collection. Très chic!

Dear Mel, Boy does it feel weird saying that. This is ME , writing to you from the future. So actually, this is really YOU and you have just turned 27! At 17, you're simply known as Melisa. You think your n ame is boring and spelt wrong. Well the good news is, 10 years from now, you love your name! You even win a book in a slogan-writing competition about 'what's in a name' . Right now, most people call you Mel. Even people you don't know - which is annoying! Everyone seems to have shorter names now - Jo, Jules, Fli, Jazz as opposed to Joanne, Julie, Felicia and Jessica. Maybe it's a KL thing. *shrug* At 17, you look pretty miserable. Studying's a drag and you hate curfews and being perpetually grounded. Ten years from now, you'll have all the freedom and time in the world that you won't know what to do with yourself. Standing up for what you think is right has got you far, but speaking in anger has led you into many hot soups. You sti

This came as a pleasant surprise in my mail box this morning. A connection made - God sent for sure. "Being spread thin is something that seems to happen more and more in the rush of daily life, running around getting things done for other people, all the little things that eat away at your time. And the big loss is not that of time, but of attention - the presence of the self to observe, experience and be aware of life. I think you must choose what is important." Find a center. A quiet space A hidey-hole behind closed doors where the outside world rages and to look at it madly boiling away this blink of an eternity with a mildly inquiring eye, and watch, that while the world is the world is the world is all you ever have you cannot own it or control it wrap it or ride it without first looking outside, and looking within, finding the sweet strange splitsecond spot in the center of the whirlwind. Don't lose yourself.

1. We got off the Titanic first. 2. We can scare male bosses with the mysterious gynecological disorder excuses. 3. Taxis stop for us. 4. We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing. 5. No fashion faux pas we make, could ever rival the Speedo. 6. We don't have to pass gas to amuse ourselves. 7. If we forget to shave, no one has to know. 8. We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her rear end. 9. We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there. 10. We have the ability to dress ourselves. 11. We can talk to the opposite sex without having to picture them naked. 12. If we marry someone 20 years younger, we are aware that we will look like an idiot. 13. We will never regret piercing our ears. 14. There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems. 15. We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence because they aren't listening anyway.

So guess what! Geláre is finally open at e@Curve and its gonna be my new favourite ice-cream joint. :D Geláre is an Italian word that means "to freeze" or "congeal" and this ice cream originates from Italy. Wow, that's my little 'public service-did-you-know' of the day. According to their site, they use all-natural ingredients with absolutely no artificial flavouring, colouring or preservatives. I tried the Honey Malt Crunch and it is DIVINE!! And what's best is.... somehow this hasn't triggered my stomach and lil ol' lactose intolerant me is absolutely fine! But of course - everything in moderation lah.

Growing up in high school, I listened to Metallica and absolutely loved the song, "Nothing Else Matters". And I especially loved the version in the S&M album . We had a Live DVD/VCD version and I probrably watched "Nothing Else Matters" and "Enter Sandman" over and over again! I mean it's an amazing song. The guitar solos are orgasmic and ahh well you get the picture. So anyways... I've always wanted to do a cover of them too. But it's been done like over fourty times maybe and I think even the Vienna Boys' Choir did a version of that song. But what I haven't really seen is a good female cover. That is... until Lissie . (No offense to Shakira. I'm sure her cover was great too!) Apparently, Lissie has had her songs appear on Grey's Anatomy, House, The OC, SYTYCD etc. Well, check it!

You guys HAVE to visit The Gawkerverse! It's got beautiful pictures from dwellinggawker , foodgawker , weddinggawker and craftgawker . It's amazingggg!!!!

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I came across this on YouTube and i'm just drawn to this song. NPR Music's Project Song challenges musicians to come up with a song in just two days and every Project Song participant has worked right up to the last minute — that is, until Moby. He collaborated with Kelli Scarr on this and finished their song in a little more than a day. In fact, they had so much time left over, they recorded a second version of the song! If you dig this, check out the acoustic version on the site. :D

Today, I feel a little bit like Kiera in this lovely picture. I'm totally a flower power person but I'm not entirely dainty and nice. I've always had an extreme urge to put on a floral dress and chunky high heels and go out and play in the sun. I knew I was more a spring person altho born in an autumn month! Floral dresses are owh so fun but lets not get overboard! Pair them with black leggings to ground your look, (or cover unsightly pieces) or add cool and neutral coloured accessories for an edgy look. Still re-thinking the leggings in our fine Malaysian weather? Well the RM25 dresses at Sg Wang are just wayyyy too short to wear without pants or leggings. So unless you've got em good like Giselse Bundchen I'd really advice on some pants.

I just made my first camera purchase since 2002. *beams* I'm literally giggling with glee and I can't wait for my little camera to arrive in the mail tomorrow. My colleague sent me a link to The Click Shop and we've been checking out all the lomo cameras they have and falling in love with every single one of them. And I just couldn't resist the cuteness of the Juice & Milk Box Cameras . The innovative 35 mm camera is hidden within funky designed drink boxes and this genius camera was created by Fuuvi, a Japanese design firm based in Tokyo. Next on my wishlist... Blackbird, fly

This is such a happy Monday song. Just what i need to gear up for the week. :) I can't quite remember how i stumbled across Tyrone Wells but he's got such happy folk-pop, bouncy guitar-driven songs. But of course Ryan Green adds his awesomeness to the song too. Owh and did you notice the TWLOHA 'Love Movement' t-shirt he has on? I like!

The little white dress is something that I've been looking for over the past couple of years. It's the one item that's clearly missing from my wardrobe creating that empty space and dark hole where a white floaty swishy dress should be. In this Malaysian weather, a little white dress can take you anywhere - from the grocery store in flip flops to a weekend shopping spree in sandals to a wedding in metallic heels. But people often think twice before purchasing a LWD due to poor fabric choices and the easy stain-ability. I thik there should be more linen like fabric choices around, or thick cotton that won't appear sheer in the bright Malaysian sun. (Unless you don't mind people spotting the I♥VS on your orange scanties) And if you're a klutz like me, a travel sized stain remover works wonders for a quick fix if you happen to get your pretty little dress dirty.

(via themoondust ) I've been watching Sex In The City again and as much as I love Carrie's takes on life and sex, I can't help wondering if women of today really buy into all that stuff. Well I was taking to another Mel the other day and she said something that was so true. You know the BIG questions guys often ask? "What do women want?" Its simple really. They just want to be pursued, to be “wooed and won” to be asked out. Most of us grow up looking at movies that show us how far a man would go for a girl but when it comes to real life we get a bit disappointed cause it doesn't actually happen that way. Speaking to the girls in my life, I realised that many of us have taken on the roles of the guy. In today's society its gutsy for the girl to make the first move, to make the plans, to call the shots. But what are all the guys doing? Well I do admit that most of the guys I know are real gentlemen. They open doors, pull out chairs, offer to carry your stuf

This is by far my favouritest Goggle banner ever . But of course Colour Me Katie takes things to bigger proportions which I absolutely love too!

Think Positive Thoughts Before You Sleep The quality of sleep you get the night before can affect your mood the next day. Thus, if you want to create a better day tomorrow, you have to make sure that you think only positive things before you go to bed at night. Do not fret about your mortgage problems or dwell on the bad things that happened to you during the day. You need a good night’s rest in order to prepare your mind and body for the busy day ahead. Tell yourself That Today is a Better Day The first thing that you should say to yourself the moment you wake up is that today will be great and marvelous. Know that you have control of what kind of day you will have. Telling yourself that today is going to be a great day will give you a positive attitude and a winner’s outlook. The power of the mind is strong so feed your mind with positive things. Wake Up a Few Minutes Earlier If you want to get out of bed at 6AM, set the alarm for 5:45 and then allow 15 minutes for your body and mind

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Found via Mighty Girl Now i'm not really one that's into Electropop but Two Door Cinema Club is an Electropop/Indie Rock band from Ireland and they sound pretty darn good. :D Or maybe i'm just in an Electropop sorta mood. heh.

I'm bordering on obsession here. Like seriously? How cool are these brogues! I first fell in love with them when i saw them in an old musical I watched as a kid. Owh what i would give for the perfect pair! Well I had one when I was in my teens - a hand me down - they were gorgeous tho. But obviously the growth sput didn't help and I outgrew them. Gahh. So far I've only seen two which I absolutely adored but what a pity they were on someone elses feet! Brogues from Madewell via Pillar Box Post Brogues from JCrew via Pillar Box Post Image via Chictopia

Happy Monday everyone! This is a new ish band which was recommended to me by an Italian guy i met in Singapore. He says it's his running music. Heh. It's not usually what I listen to but it's sorta catchy. It's playing on loop today. :)

http://notebookdoodles.blogspot.com/2010/01/update-on-diaryplanner.html Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! Life is full of it! And we make hundreds of decisions everyday. From the moment we wake up, we've made a choice. Most are automatic while others are informed decisions. I consider myself a fairly decisive person, but not when it comes to picking a place to eat, choosing an item off a menu, what shoes to wear, which earring matches my outfit etc. Those things take me quite awhile! Occasionally we are compelled to make vitally important and life changing decisions. Which car to buy? Which college to apply to? What course to take? To move or to stay? To say Yes/No? I do? So what is it that helps making a choice that much easier? Here's some steps which I apply that have so far seen me through really tough circumstances.... A positive attitude to life helps make decision making easier. It helps curb fear and eases you to make a move. I believe that there is no one "right s

If you're a graphic designer or in advertising, one of the first names you would have come across is Stefan Sagmeister . Owner of the design firm Sagmeister Inc. in New York City, he's known as a design God. Like seriously. After watching him on TED Talks, I've taken to writing down some of the things he has discovered over the years... Things I've learned in my life so far: helping other people helps me having guts always works out for me thinking life will be better in the future is stupid. i have to live now starting a charity is surprisingly easy being not truthful works against me everyting i do always comes back to me assuming is stifling drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on over time i get used to everything and start taking for granted money does not make me happy travelling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life keeping a diary supports personal development trying to look good limits my life material luxuries are best enjoyed in

I'm still trying to get through this: That's gonna be hitting the big screens soon and starring Julia Roberts!! But, it's been a drag trying to get through the book. I mean Italy sounded fun and all but when she got to India all the yoga and meditation crap kinda put me off and then Indonesia seemed... i dunno... like too "the universe conspired" sorta thing. But now i've just come across this: Now i'm intrigued. hehe

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Name: Joanne Low Age: 25 going on 16 Occupation: Aspiring Doctor Location: Kuala Lumpur Places I've been : Malaysia, Thailand, Australia. (haven't travelled much) Priceless holiday moments: Winery hopping in Barossa Valley of Southern Australia Best holiday destination : Pulau Perhentian, in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Going solo: Bring sunblock! (laughs)... seriously, be aware of your surroundings. Exceptional place you have ever stepped foot in: Malacca! Best buys: 150 baht T-shirt!! Most recent holiday: Koh Samui, Thailand Travel must-haves: SUNNIES!!! Weird encounters: Getting sexually harrassed by a frenchman in the beach of Perhentian, and bronze pigs of Rundle Mall, Adelaide

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