The Big 2-0 Story

OKay, a few minutes before my birthday is over I decided to blog about it. Hahahaha. Though I think by the time I finish with this, it'll be past 12.

So my first birthday in Melbourne. I have to say I thought it was fun. On the eve of it, me and a few of my friends/housemate went out for a marvelous dinner at a place called.... Err.... I don't remember but it's in Melbourne Central, near the Hoyts Cinema Counter. LOL.
And after the meal which was delicious, we went to Cho Goa, also in Melb. Central for a drink and a bit of chit chat till around 11.30pm and went home, feeling tired and have to work for tomorrow at 7.30am.

But I did stay up until 12.07am of 20th October. Can't help but to wait until it's past 12 and it is my birthday before I could sleep. Was happy for that because at 12.05, Adrian and Wing came and greeted me with a Canton vers. of Birthday song.
This year, I am apart from lots of my close friends from Malaysia and also my precious Mom, Dad, sister and brother (Though I always fight with him...), I felt grateful that I was able to come to Melbourne and meeet more great friends - Adrian, Wing, Dimas, Samuel,Morgan, Jay, Deanna, Sheau Huey, Celine, May, Saem, Azwin, Phik Munn, Edna, Shu Shan, Evelyn and BF, Nova and the list goes on.

Another good news for my birthday is that it marked the end of my observation a.k.a non-salary working period and to my 2 weeks training where I will get paid 10AUD per hour - CASH weekly.
Now it's just a few pics from my birthday eve night that I took with my shitty phone camera because I was smart enough to leave my camera charging and forgot to take it out.
Indulge.....

Morg and Adrian being POSERS!


Me and Wing


A toast! For everyone in everything!!!


Calamari Rings and Chips


Porterhouse Steak =)


Toblerone
A mix of Baileys', Kaulua, Frangelico, Cream and Honey... Delicious!

Nice, right? Anyway as I end this blog it's already 1/4 past 12, so I have to sleep son because tomorrow is a 7am shift. Sad, I know. Finally as I did it in FB, I will do it here as well. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time in FB, in person or by texting to wish me. I really appreciate it. Seriously miss everyone back home in Malaysia, from Kampar or Subang or KL. I wish everyone one of you well. I will definitely try to visit everyone when I'm back next year and hopefully with a cheap air ticket ;)
As for those from Uni now, hope you've done well for the final assessments and I hope that I'll be able to see you guys again in class next semester. And for Swinnerton peeps, see you when I see you whether it's bumping into you on the way to toilet, laundry, or kitchen!. Thanks a million!!!!

And remember I am now "twenteen" (A term that my friends in INTI taught me) and not TWENTY! Okay? Not that old yet or maybe I'm trying to escape from the aging process. Probably most of you reading would hit me on the head for saying that because a lot of you are much older! LOL!

Good night. That's All.

PS: I notice next year, my birthday is on 20th October 2010 or 20.10.2010. Cool! Can't wait. (I know it's lame....)
PSS: Some pictures and photos I took are not with me yet. Will post in FB asap. =3

Milan Moda Settimana

Moda Settimana a.k.a Fashion Week in Italian.
I'm not sure whether the grammar is correct or not but I thought I should try something fancy once in a while. So for those who knows Italian, do not LAUGH!

Okay, as some might have guessed or maybe not, this post is be about Milan Fashion Week, which explains where the fancy words came. Milan, Milan, Milan. One of world's most significant fashion capital and produced the more well-known brands to the mass audience. One might not be interested in fashion but names like Prada and Gucci are house-hold names known to even the most fashion oblivious person. And it all came from the lovely Milan. Now to the main course, brands that I loved for this season from Milan. Feast your eyes with these delicious 'Moda' of Milan.

Versace
I particularly liked this year's evening wear from Versace.
As always Donatella knew how to work a woman's body.
I did not like much on the first part of the collection. Not feeling the prints of it.
(Go to style.com to see what I meant.)





Prada
This season's Milan favorite would have to be Prada.
From smart casual to simple day wear and the SHOES!
From afar it looked impeccable but when you see upclose, all the seaming are not done or sewn.
Everything was all just roughly cut but made it fabulous.
And also to the gorgeous prints. Looked like it was from Hawaii/Miami postcards!
It was love at first sight!



Jill Sanders
Loved it. All the rough cut out patches sewn so perfectly to the dresses and coats.



Gucci
This season like some other designers, Gucci has gone BONDAGE mood.
Look at the straps in everything so edgy but still feminine in its own way.



Dolce and Gabbana
Sicilian made fashion!
D&G goes back to their roots with laces and frills.
Very Spanish/Argentinian/South American feel.
The matadors and flamenco dancers!

Right! That's all and as I was writing this, Paris have had their fashion week but I'll blog on it later. Sorry for the late updates, not that anyone reads these crappy shits. Ciao.


PS: Visit STYLE.COM for more on fashion news.

Tweet Page...

I am bored. So I made a tweet page background a while ago and now I' uploading it here and try to make it as my blog background because photobucket is being a b*tch.
What do you think about this?? Any good? It's plain. =.=

Mid-autumn at Southbank

Mid-autumn came and go as fast as you can say "Mooncake!". This year in particular, the festival was celebrated in a way I never did before. Me and a couple of my housemates went to the Yarra River at Southbank and enjoyed a delicious meal of mooncake, picnic style.

We sat by the riverbank, brought some mooncakes and a bottle of wine and enjoyed the moonlit night. Thank god, the weather cleared up that night after unpredictable rain for the past week and we could see the moon perfectly. Shining bright and as round as ever. So we sat there, ate the mooncakes and played some word games that involved country and Hollywood movie names.

Lemme teach you how to play, though I suspect most people in the world knows it. So we start with an alphabet, say P? Then you had to say a country name or movie that starts with P. "Penelope!" (It is a movie!) Then continues with the end alphabet of that name which is E.

See, it's easy and I bet most of you reading this knows about it and thinks I'm an idiot and lame. LOL. We had to do something. Since there was no other stuff to do by the river. Oh I almost forgot, we went to Crown Casino which was nearby to take a look because me and my other friend never went there before. For me, I never went any casino before. Only 20 and Malaysia's one and only Genting Casino only allows 21 and above, but Crown is generous enough to have an age limit of 18 and above. So I went. It was fun, not bad... =P

Here's some of the shots we got there =)

Mooncake at hand!
Jay posing beside me. LOL

The first bite by Adrian!


Wing eating the fancy type Snowskin.


Cheers everybody!


Moon so bright, Night so fine...

That's all. No shots of Crown because they don't allow cameras inside. And the sad thing about this year is I couldn't find any traditional Snowskin mooncake (Lotus paste and Egg yolk) in Melbourne. All they have is fancy ones for Snowskin like durian, raspberry, corn, mango, banana and chocolate. I WANT MY SNOWSKIN! TwT

From NY to London

London. A place where fashion is as major as the distant relatives - NY, Milan and Paris. Although I have to say I am not very much in touch with this area of 'fabulousness' as the others. I must apologize for the lack of knowledge and I swear I will keep in touch more. One of the most notable label is of course Burberry Prorsum by Christopher Bailey. This year Bailey decides to move back from Milan to its birth place, London. Endorsed by the very famous Emma Watson made me love this label more than ever.

Also thanks to Burberry, Londoners got to watch the show live in the flagship store in London. This is what I call private show made public. What a nice thought from Burberry.

Indulge in its iconic trench coats and draped outfits.

The draping is something unique and different from Bailey's previous season.
Draped and the perfect silhouette made it stood out so much.


The iconic trench. Hard edge but fits a female so good.
Thanks to the draped inner wear.
Note the shoes are draped too.


Trench made soft with the ruche shoulders.


Burberry menswear always captured me.
The classic but modern look with the British Essence.

Alright, that's all. Once again I must say I am sorry for the 'sh*t' review on London. Tune in for Milan and Paris!

New York Fashion Week

It's that time of the year again - Spring/Summer Fashion Week.
Totally excited for it, so far it started from New York to London and now at Milan. So far so good I'd say. So I'm gonna start off with New York first. As most might know (if they're into fashion), this year Vogue's Almighty Anna Wintour (sometimes known as Nuclear Wintour) and all designers, celebrities and socialites hosted Fashion's Night Out internationally. From New York to London and even China.

Though I must say, it mostly revolves around New York. It was like a kick start event before Fashion Week. If you were fortunate unlike me, which means you were in NY, you get to meet tons of celebrities everywhere. Blake Lively at Ralph Lauren, Oscar De La Renta serving in his boutique, Heidi Klum in the Victoria's Secret store, Charlize Theron at Dior... just to name a few.
Anyway it was amazing though I was not there. Reading updates on twitter and websites made me so envious. Not that I would be able to buy anything if I were there but at least I could have gotten the FNO t-shirt. Prices are hiking in eBay now. Damn!

So back to Fashion Week, I have to say I am impressed. Everything was very accessible and consumer friendly. Not too over the top that you can’t wear it but still makes you stand out of the crowd.

This season and the last, designers focused on bring the edgy side of women. Women are not always soft, they can be hard ass and beautiful which brings us to the 'yin and yang' effect where clothes are hard but at the same time soft.

One might say the GFC affects all and no ones buying anything now. Maybe that's why I think most designers this season chose to go for the more accessible and commercial look. It's ready to wear anyway.

So indulge in collection:

Marc Jacobs
It's back to the ballet theater and opera.
Note the shoes? All flats! Finally, so over and done with the insanely platforms.
It's casual, easy and romantic. Still fabulous.


Vera Wang
Sensual but tomboy. The layering and silhouette was effortless but when one looks, they know how much work was in it.
May look simple but added with the accessories, it just blings it all up.


Marc by Marc Jacobs
One of the very few during Fashion Week that shows a bit of menswear. Love it. Absolutely lively and bright compared to the more classic look in Marc Jacobs collection.


Alexander Wang
This season, Wang brings us to the varsity inspired world.
With the longs socks and varsity patterns, it was simple, youthful but topping the top.


Michael Kors
This season, it is Zips for Michael. Using it to put make the clothes pop even in plain colors.
A hinge of hardness in the soft and elegant clothes.
Plus, pastel colors for Michael - first time in his career.
Gives out the futuristic feel and as Michael Kors said, "Gaga Gorgeous!"


Marchesa
Need to say anymore? Perfect gowns for the red carpet as always.
Simple silhouettes but still looking modern and timeless.
Lovely and complicated draping too.

I have to say this season is impressive and about GFC? God, I don't think you can feel the recession with this going on. The air around the Bryan Park tent radiates luxury and wealth. As Fashion Weeks comes, it marks the New Years in fashion. As the old always say - New Year, New Beginnings. So let's hope it is a better year for the Fashion World.

Okay, next stop! It is London. The Burberry and Vivienne Westwood awaits. Till next time, bye =)

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RMIT Fashion Show @ MSFW

Okay, okay.. I know this post is long after the actual event and there's not been any post from me for a while. I have to say that I am busy with assignments and sh*t. LOL. Hate to admit that but yeah - was busy. Or maybe it's just an excuse of mine. No, seriously! I had have assignments pilig up to my nostrils for the past two weeks or so and had not been able to post anything at all.

So anyway, the show was not bad for students work. Some of these magnificent students are Jessica Jones, Jacqueline Wong, Levin Sun, Phoebe Morgan - just to name a few of them. So KUDOs for the students. Enjoy the photos and less trash talk from me.

Draping and silhouette was simple and I like it.
Less is more.


These were cute! Never expected designs for kids.


May look like someone wearing lingerie inside out but overall construction is good.


I never get those with long sleeve on one side and none on the other.
Then again one sided shoulder seems pretty in this season but this is not it.


Looks very avant garde in my opinion.
Very Christian Siriano. Sorry but am in Project Runway hype now.

PS: Am changing the font to smaller ones from this post onwards. No, I am not trying to make you strain your eyes, just thought it's nicer with smaller fonts for the blog. Sorry if it troubles you. Get over it =P