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Updated: Eka Nazhwa won the contest – lucky girl!! Check out the other entries on Project Muff Stit. Lots of great entries. I feel mine really pales in comparison *embarassed*
While browsing through my daily blog reads, I came across this in Hui Wen’s blog: Project Muff Stit’s Contest Tee-Up! Subject of the contest? White tees! The very absolute basic that every girl would have in her wardrobe, except me. (I have lots of black tees.. Black is slimming okay??)
At first, I thought I’d have to miss out on the fun, since I don’t have a white tee (contest states any basic white tee will do). But then, I was really itchin’ to play dress-up, so I thought I’d make do with my white camisole. It’s not really about winning the prize (a gorgeous vintage slip!!) per se, but just the fun in experimenting. Although the prize wouldn’t hurt either.. Haha. But I’d doubt I’d be close to winning, since there’ll be so many fashionable chickas taking part. Check out Hui Wen’s entry.. Her looks are absolutely fabulous (as usual)!!
Look #1.
Bought these pants on a whim. Not sure how to wear them, and still haven’t worn them out once. Maybe I’ll try this look sometime.
Look #2.
You probably can’t see it here, but I tied the belt around my shorts in a pussy bow too like my scarf. I look tall in here 
Look #3.
Posed this way so I can hide my fat thighs with my hands, and it worked! Hehe. Can’t really see my necklace cos the damn thing keeps swaying left and right.
Look #4.
This will probably look very familiar as you’ve seen another version here. But I made slight changes, including clipping my pink gingham bow hairclips onto the top for a sweeter look.
Look #5.
I don’t think I’ll dare to wear this out. This skirt is so short that if I bend over slightly, you can see my undies!! *horror* Don’t know why I bought such a short skirt in the first place. I love those ankle boots. I bought them from NineWest a few years ago from the States during Christmas sales. From USD$160 to only USD$40!!!
Look #6.
Yes I know my thighs very fat. Bla bla bla. And no, that’s not a leather jacket. Pleather is good, okay??
Look #7.
This is my favourite look. My legs looks so long and skinny here!! And I love how much more classy and mature it looks. I always wanted to be one of those fashionable and classy walking along Broadway and High Street..
Okay, this is the end of my post! Can’t wait to find out who’s the winner!! And must go see other people’s creations.. Goodbye, studying. I will come back to you later. Hehehe.
I have no idea what to write for NaNoWriMo!! I’ve never written anything (that’s not uni-related lol) over 2000 words. How the heck am I going to churn out 50,000 words?!
ARGH.
On the other hand, I have completely and utterly failed in my vow to stop shopping (after I bought the stuff from VR – which should be here by next week whee!). I was feeling pretty good from doing really well in Monday’s stats exam tso I decided to take today off and relax.
I went out to town for yum cha with friends, but it was kinda strange cos it was me, my sis, my friend J and my sis’ friend D. J and D only started becoming friends this year as they’re studying the same course, but I’ve known J for years, and my sis have known D for years. But we’re not exactly each other’s friends. You know what I mean?? And I didn’t like how J and D seem like such besties (sigh, it’s the green monster talking here) when they’ve only really known each other for half a year.
I feel like I hardly see J anymore cos she’s so busy, yet apparently she’s not too busy for D and her friends. And I hate how J and D and their little gang love posting up pics of every single thing they do together on Facebook. Stop flaunting your new friendship la!! *decides to let green monster out* Sometimes I just feel like telling J to her face: “You are such a BITCH. You’re a completely horrible friend. Fuck you for finding a new life without bothering to notify me.” But of course I would never say that. Would I?? I don’t know. I’m kinda too angry right now to think straight.
Anyhoo, after yum cha, my sis and I decided to just go over to one of the malls and do some shopping. Sis needed to get presents for friends and I thought I’d just window shop. But MY OH MY how have I failed!! I bought a sequined headband and pink gingham bow hair clips for $10 (buy 1 get 1 free yaya!) from Diva. Was tempted to get a pair of cute yellow bow hair clips but they were full-priced so I walked away. I thought it was quite okay ($10 only mah, and for 2 clips + 1 headband), but I just bought two headbands last week from Equip. And those were full-priced, $10 each. So I spent a total of $10+$10+$10 = $30 on hair accessories alone!!! Aiyo what in the world is wrong with me?? I have no self-control, honestly. Ok la, will really stop spending (for myself – for the boyfriend doesn’t count lol) after today.
I had a strange dream last night. I dreamt that I went back and I was surrounded by my relatives. My cousins were all confused as to how old I was. And the odd thing was, I was confused too. Am I forgetting who I am? I don’t want to be forgotten, especially not by my cousins. I love them all so much. Although I speak to them on the phone and every now and then I go back to visit them, it’s not quite enough. They’ve all grown so much. I’m worried that they’ll eventually forget me. If they don’t know who I am, do I know?
the picture that has always been in my wallet
I was just looking into my closet earlier and noticed a skirt I haven’t worn for nearly two years. I love the skirt, cos it was a lovely full skirt and it was in this amazing shade of dark red – what was it, burgundy? But it had a horribly tight band around the waist, and it really cinches the tummy despite wearing and washing it several times. It was uncomfortable in that it felt like it was pressing against my internal organs, so I stopped wearing it. But looking at it again, and fitted with two years’ worth of reading fashion magazines, I decided to find a way of wearing the skirt so that it was more comfortable. And voila! I found two ways of wearing the skirt without sacrificing comfort:
worn as a high waisted skirt
or as a short dress
I think both ways work, but it’s a bit risky to wear it as a dress during windy days since it’s fairly short. But I love it as a dress cos it’s very poofy since the skirt was a full flare-type skirt. And due to the poofiness (is there even such a word? haha), it makes it seem like I have a nice butt. Usually my butt looks completely flat, especially in one of my jeans. It looks horrible! I’m going to sell those jeans. I’m very anti-jeans lately. Jeans do not bode well with my thunder thighs.
Anyhoo, that is all. Time to sleep, and tomorrow… study time. Yaaaay.
My original plan today was to wake up early and study all day. Instead, I overslept, watched some episodes of Veronica Mars on the laptop and surf the internet. -_-” I blame the fact that I have my own laptop now. The convenience of a wireless connection in the privacy of my own room is just too hard to resist! I’ve been looking at online fashion websites and shopping websites. Despite not being very fashionable, I love looking at pretty clothes/shoes/accessories/etc and I love dressing up. I have a stack of fashion magazines by my bed that I religiously buy each month (even though I’m quite broke and magazines cost a bomb!).
Ever since I came back from Malaysia in July, I haven’t bought anything that wasn’t a necessity, spending only on food and medicine. I didn’t buy as much as I hoped from my trip, because everything was so small in size! It still makes me weep thinking about how in some shops, I couldn’t even squeeze into an L. :’( I dread to think about next year, when I’ll be going to Singapore to live for 6 months. Would I have to bring all my clothes from home? Gah.
Anyway, I went out the other day and saw the shirt dress that I love! And best of all, it was on sale, only $20! This may sound extremely shallow, but for some reason, shopping really does lift my spirits. Especially if I’ve snagged a bargain. And yesterday, I bought a dress online from Velvet Ribbon and I just emailed again to buy a hoodie as well. Oh my gawd I’m such a shopaholic. But the total is only RM98 and if you convert the currency, it’s so worth it! I love living overseas haha.
Anyhoo… the purchases:
(pictures courtesy of Velvet Ribbon)
The boyfriend thinks the dress is too bright and colourful but it’s precisely why I love it! It’s absolutely perfect for bright sunny days, and even for winter to brighten up those gloomy days. I hate dressing in dark and dreary colours during winter cos the weather already makes me feel miserable. As for the hoodie, the boyfriend doesn’t know… yet. Hehe. It’s amazing how easy it is to shop online. Sigh, in the past, to stop myself from shopping, I just stayed at home so I won’t get tempted. But that’s how I found out about online shopping, cos I was so bored at home that I started surfing the net all day. Back then, it was more for books and dvds, but now you can even buy pets online! The world is crazy, I tell ya.
update: i received the items from VR. totally worth it, and it’s exactly how it looks on the website. so happy!! whee!
Oh yes, and the shirt dress I mentioned earlier? It’s such a versatile item that I could imagine the different ways I could wear it. But why imagine, when I can just do a dress-up?
worn with a belt
schoolgirl look
schoolgirl look 2.0
with vest
Man I seriously have to stop procrastinating and focus on studying. Can’t believe I had more than a week to study, and now I only have four days to study. Tomorrow, I will make myself sit down at my desk and study productively. Yes, yes. No more shopping online or looking at fashion websites. But since it’s the end of the day, I might as well look a bit more before heading to sleep, hehe.
This is what I think is the awesomest costume ever, be it for Halloween or a costume-themed party:
Twister costume
Isn’t it just the cutest/most quirky costume in the world? Although I don’t know if I’d wear that to a party. I rather be Alice:
Alice in Wonderland
Gothic Lolita Alice
Alas, I won’t be dressing up for Halloween, as usual. I’ll be too busy studying instead of partying at some club/event/friend’s house. :’(
(pictures courtesy of www.halloweenexpress.com)
My birthday isn’t till next week but I’ve already gotten my birthday presents. I love early birthday presents. They cheer me up when I’m having a particularly stressful week. 
The boyfriend got me these cute studs. I’ve been nagging him to get me studs since he accidentally broke my old ones. Hehe.
stars and bumblebees
Tiffany silver heart-shaped necklace from my parents. It even has a tiny diamond on it!!! I’m so worried to wear this. What if I lose this? What if someone robs me while I’m wearing it?? *scared but kinda happy too lol*
tiffany & co. necklace
a closer look
And finally, a black floral print dress from my sister!! It’s so different from everything else I have, but I love it to bits!! My sister told me to pick out a dress I liked and put it on hold so she can get it for me. I wasn’t sure if she would because it’s like $99.90, but she got it!! *grins* But then I found out she sacrificed on buying a dress for herself because she’s leaving her workplace soon and needs to save money. I feel so guilty. It amazes me sometimes how much my sister does for me. *sniff sniff* *prays hard that sis will get a cool new job asap!!*
the dress!!
Yes, I’m back again. But only briefly.
I’ve been considering having pet hamsters, and was thinking of getting them this year as a birthday present to myself. BUT! I just found out that hamsters might be considered illegal in this country. *cry* I really wanted pet hamsters. There’s not much space in my house for bigger animals so hamsters are the perfect pets for me.
look! i'm cuteness in a cup
I used to have two pet hamsters when I was a kid. Back then, I didn’t know much about caring for these adorable little creatures. When one of them got sick, the other ate it, leaving its head there on the floor. Imagine my horror when I found out! I thought I had a monster in my possession, and so, I quickly gave it away. It was only later I found out that it was natural, and that was my little hamster’s way of protecting her companion, by giving him relief from pain. I wish I had known, so I wouldn’t have given my little friend away. *cry*
i eat veges, not my friends (unless i have to...)
I don’t understand why hamsters are considered illegal, when guinea pigs and chinchillas are legal. What’s wrong with hamsters? They are absolutely the cutest animals ever, and they’re pretty low-maintenance compared to guinea pigs and chinchillas, which need much bigger housing spaces.
i wonder if i can pretend to be a stuffed toy and smuggle myself in..
Hopefully hamsters are not illegal over here. Maybe I’ll go check out some pet stores (after I finish my assignments, of course) and find out. I’m sure I’ve seen baby hamsters in pet stores before.
let me in the country, or else!!
Fingers crossed that I’ll be able to get pet hamsters! *prays* If I can get a pet hamster, I’ll finally have someone to keep me company and someone to look after and play with. Yes, I do have a boyfriend who should be playing that role. But I’m only his secondary girlfriend. His main girlfriend is DOTA and his mistress is Warcraft. -_-”
who says hamsters aren't like boyfriends??
edit: i’ve asked around and checked on biosecurity guidelines – seems like hamsters are legal, after all. woohoo! i can’t wait to get them. i already hinted to my sister about getting them for my birthday but who knows? hehehe.
edit again: hamsters aren’t illegal per se, but apparently no one sells them over here. my dreams are dashed 
