2017 in Recap

I think the two words that shaped the way I dressed were ‘make do’.

Identity + Cultural Struggles

I’ve finally stopped fighting my own identity but instead embrace who I really am and the place that I came from.

Tropical Maternity Outfit Formula

Comfort is seriously my number one consideration these days especially when carrying extra weight is already an effort in itself.

The KL Travel Guide for Locals

Being Malaysian also meant that I did not ever need to think about being a tourist in my own city so when I was trying to come up with our daily schedule, I was lost!

Time to go Oversized

At this stage I’ve been purchasing items that are a couple of sizes larger than my original frame.

A New Kind of Layering

I ended up really enjoying this pairing as the volume at the upper part of the body certainly gave me some breathing room.

A Much Needed Phase

I haven’t been on social media very much for the past couple of months because I lost my appetite for it.

Hitting a Wall

I gave myself permission to laze, rewind and reset.

The Pink Hotel

Many a time I would take my good fortunes for granted but being in Cape Town certainly made me question a whole bunch of realities in life.

16 february 2017

Fitted, Ruffly and Flouncy

It’s very rare that I would use those 3 terms to describe my outfit on any given day.

4 february 2017

Patterns and Motives

Something clicked.

30 january 2017

The Brief

I love that this look is rather cinched-in at the waist but still very easy and relaxed, which was exactly how I felt at that time.

25 january 2017

Making a Statement

Statement earrings are the big thing this year, in case you’ve missed the memo.

23 january 2017

NYC with an OCD Planner #3 :: Shopping

I’m not sure about you but visiting a brick and mortar store, especially an expensive one can be quite stressful.

30 september 2016

Eleven Madison Park

That night was truly memorable and it still felt surreal that the both us were there, right in Manhattan.

12 september 2016

Give Me a Green Thumb!

I’ve become a little obsessed about planting herbs.

6 september 2016

NYC with an OCD Planner #2 :: Packing Top 3 + Empire State

Empire State of Mind

1 september 2016

An Icelandic Affair #3 :: Packing List

I was torn by my fantasy of taking dramatic outfit photos as opposed to the reality of practical tourist dressing and the desire to travel light.

An Icelandic Affair #2

Experiencing nature in such close proximity made me realise how little I really knew about the art of living.

An Icelandic Affair #1

I do not even know where to begin.

Form and Function

Is tying a shirt around your waist still fashionable?

Ah-Ha!

You know that feeling when you realised that your take on fashion isn’t as awesome as you thought?

23 february 2016

A Dose of Sunshine

What’s your favourite summer activity?

1 february 2016

Holiday Packing

“Do I have anything new to wear?”

12 january 2016

Over and Out

30 december 2015

The Gathering

One of the things that I hope to do more in the new year is to proactively connect with people.

8 december 2015

Pendulum

Do you find yourself stuck in a similar situation as well, swaying between thankfulness and awkwardness all the time?

18 november 2015

Flouncy

Ever since picking up sewing, I’m a lot more interested in the potential of vintage clothes and the endless experiments that I could do with them.

4 november 2015

Summer Vibes

Location: Coogee

Bye Bye Bye

It seems that most parts of Australia have decided to skip spring altogether.

Yo Sup!

This hoodie jacket is a little out of the norm for me.

Khaki + White

The beauty is that the garment doesn’t really require too much fussing over and care and a bit of dirt on it wouldn’t send me into panic mode (did anyone just say Burberry?).

Sun-drenched

Well, as much as I like looking at preppy/quirky editorial spreads, I know deep within me that this style isn’t really me.

Rainbow Nation

Bold and a little cray cray.

Just the 2 of Us

We could fill our lives up with as much excitement and busy-ness as we want to but ultimately having the time to simply enjoy each other’s company is fundamental for both of us to grow together in our marriage.

Picture Perfect

This is one of those areas that managed to pull my heart back to Sydney again when I felt my desire to be here slowly slipping through my fingers…

Arctic Vortex

If given a choice, I would happily embrace the chill rather than half-hearted winters.

Last Summer in Tulbagh

I’m acutely aware of my bee-stung lips, I guess that is what heat and dryness do to a person.

Change of Course

This seems to defy the logic that I knew all along and the idea of getting “less” in return requires a bit of getting use to.

Pleats Please

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Refocus

I miss those days, I really do. Those simple days where a good book was able to keep me occupied for hours on end and provide a wonderful sense of satisfaction that lasted a long, long time.

Aida

The stage was perched on top of the water at Sydney Harbour, with the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House as part of the magnificent backdrop.

Buitenverwachting

What we paid over there for a good bottle of wine couldn’t even buy us a glass of wine here in Australia sometimes so we decided to cash in on whatever alcohol quota we had.

Baby Pink

(yes, baby pink)

80s Disco

I’m definitely going to experiment with the dress+pants combo more this year.

Mount Wilson

Although the misty condition was not conducive for driving, it had definitely turned our surroundings into a movie set, beautiful, melancholic and creepy.

Shakespeare in Maynardville

What are some of the open-air creative activities that are available in your country?

Jump!

All the jumping had also reminded me of the early days of Margaret Zhang’s blogging career, where jumping while posing was her signature move.

Thankful

I can’t foresee where I would be in the future but right now, these pursuits of mine seem right and necessary.

Doing the Culottes

Culottes were some of my top fashion items to try on so when I spotted these high-waisted white pinstripe ones by Finders Keepers in David Jones, I made the purchase within 5 minutes of trying them on.

Steampunk

Harnesses, leather, fringes, you name it, they wore it!

Kloof Street

I was able to recognise a bunch of shops (no surprises here haha!) and that sense of familiarity felt wonderful.

Willow Wrap Jumpsuit

What I need to do though is to drink less coffee on days when she comes out for a ride.

Yet Another Milestone

We spent the evening eating delicious food and enjoying the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and stilts.

Classic Gentleman

I’m not usually a girly girl so an occasional touch of masculinity in my dressing is rather welcoming.

24 february 2015

Milan

Milan is synonymous with fashion, shopping and stylish people.

19 february 2015

Firenze

The architecture, history and food make any amount of long haul flights worthwhile.

12 february 2015

Abandoned

Capella di Vitaleta is no doubt one of the world’s most photographed chapels. Located on a hilltop in the region of Val d’Orcia, its charm and mystery have managed to lure photography enthusiasts from all over the world to bring home a few digital memories.

10 february 2015

Siena

It’s one of those fantastic places to people watch and soak up the atmosphere.

4 february 2015

Pina Colada

Exercising a little bit of imagination could totally shed new light to pieces of garments that were manufactured to look a certain way.

13 january 2015

Two Years

I can honestly refer to WLLWPROJECT as Our Project.

Girly Cards

16 december 2014

French Association

4 december 2014

Smooth and Silky

2 december 2014

Oliena

25 november 2014

Security Blanket

18 november 2014

Mesh It Up

13 november 2014

Sculpture By the Sea, Bondi

8 november 2014

Stay Tuned

Would You Dress For The Other Person?

Reworking Summer into Winter

Using My 5 Senses

Is It a Good Purchase?