Turkish Delight

I'm such a sucker for overseas souvenirs especially those of crafty things. Like these bags from Turkey, they are delightfully colourful and the fabrics are just carpet-like coolness. I haven't worn them since the styles are a bit hippie-ish, but I think they would be perfect for my next beachy holiday (wishful thinking).

This pouch has such gorgeous colours, and it looks like some kind of pretty Persian rug. So naturally, it replaced my old worn-out cosmetic case, voila!

Like Father Like Son

So there's nothing special about this picture that I took of my husband and son wearing the same shirts. But that's not why I posted this picture. It was actually the story behind these shirts that I like. My husband has had this shirt for as long as I've known him, way back when we were still dating. Years later, my sister bought this cute tiny navy checkered shirt for my son. Such coincidence. So naturally, I thought, someday I had to dress these boys in these shirts and click! click! click!

 

That is all. Toodles.. DD

Arkiv's Reachable Distance

Last weekend we went to our good friend, Arkiv Vilmansa's exhibition opening "Reachable Distance". He is such a talented artist, making figures, paintings and illustrations so brilliantly. For some reasons (don't ask why) it was my first time going to his exhibition, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

 I took this picture of the series of paintings because it amazed me that he could paint the same picture with such precision, only in different colours.

 The artist himself! More about Arkiv click here

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*DD

Watch out!

Every now and then, I have this switching urge of needing wanting to buy something. Like last month, I felt like I really needed to buy another watch (2 months before was flats). When the husband and I went to a mall and passed a counter that sold cool watches, I dreamed of buying that watch the night after. So naturally, we bought the same watch, in different colours, the following week (I always feel a little less guilty when he shops with me! haha). Then, I realised the last time I thought I really needed a new watch was back in January. It was my birthday. Such a kind man my husband was, he bought me this watch..

 

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*DD

Wishlist: Summer Holiday

All I want for my (dreamy) beach getaway this holiday is Karen Walker sunnies and a pair of these orange Havaianas espadrilles...

 Although, I wouldn't mind having this Stella McCartney bag to carry to the white sandy beach...

 AND, this gorgeous white ISSA dress so I would look glowing instead of sweaty in the heat, hmm...

That's all, really!

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*DD

Cover Girl

Gwen Stefani - the woman who had evolved throughout the years, and successfully achieved her best style as she aged in motherhood. She is my favourite cover girl!

I also love the fact that on one of her recent covers, Elle UK, they didn't do much editing you could actually see the freckles on her arm. Ridiculous body for a mother though, pffft.. 'Nuff said.

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*DD

Current Obsession

A few years back, I was obsessed with this type of sandals that I saw several times on the streets. Sometimes last year, my sister re-introduced me to these sandals and I'm now officially obsessed with these bohemian-style sandals! You can change the straps with different patterns and style them in so many ways, you can never get enough. I give you, Napaktilas..

Ooh may I add, cutest packaging as well!

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*DD

Frock Me Vintage #2

 Red is the colour of the season! So, it's been more than 4 months since I last posted. Now that the pregnancy is over and the baby has arrived, I am officially sleep deprived and ecstatic at the same time. More on that later on..

Back to red. Oh la la, I am so fascinated with the reds, tangerine, and other orange hues that are everywhere from the red carpet to the street style. Such a fresh look from the pastel minimalist trend that I, have for quite some time enjoyed, am now bored of.

I think this dress definitely represents a strong lady like personality. Hello Joan Harris!

Neat pleats with lovely belt detail. Somehow very oldskool Dior (unfortunately, no, it's not a vintage Dior!).

The turban was also inspired by Mad Men of course. It's a silk batik print scarf in magenta.

Last but not least, a gorgeous pair of red on white vintage Halston heels! Again, Nadiya's own collection. Pfft...

Photos: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

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*DD

The Jumpsuit, Overalls, Playsuit and everything else...

Oh, how I missed wearing clothes without thinking the belly would get in the way. Don't get me wrong, as much as I love being pregnant with massive tummy, I do miss wearing my old clothes sometimes. The skinny jeans, the figure hugging "Joan Harris" dresses, and most of all, the jumpsuit/ overalls or whatever they called the one-piece suits that are everywhere at the chain stores. 

Not to worry though, my daily outfit still consists the harem pants or the maxi dress. They are probably the most comfortable pieces of clothing for mom-to-be's and they're still on trend! Only a couple weeks until this proud mama could get back on her high heels and jumpsuits! =D

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*DD

Frock Me Vintage #1

I've been having this idea in my head that I wanted to do something new for the blog. So I decided to do a feature every now and then, called 'Frock Me Vintage". I would style my sister, Nadiya, in our vintage dresses, and basically tell her to pose, ha! With the help of my hubby as the photographer, we finally shot some pictures.

 The inspiration was nautical. I only thought about it when I put together the blue dress and the scarf.

The details of this dress, like the cut and buttons, definitely feel sailor-ey to me.
 

Love the scarf! Which I found in mum's drawer. It's basically mine now.. =P

Vintage shoes are Stuart Weitzman, Nadiya's own collection.

Photos: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

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*DD

Sheer Romance

The idea of the sheer fabric caught in a light in this picture actually was not something that I did on purpose. However, I was quite pleased on how it came out. So I got to thinking of how pretty drapery sheer clothing is. It exudes romance and prettiness - and here I am listening to Michael Jackson''P.Y.T, just the perfect soundtrack!

 

Whether it's made of tulle, chiffon, sheer satin, soft lace, I think it never goes out of style. The lingerie trend probably does intoxicate me as I see them everywhere, from catwalk images on the internet, to high-end chain stores. Inspired by the Sheer Romance, I hereby present you some of my favourite pieces from my online-window-shopping (is there such thing?!).. Toodles..

Sources: Matches; Net-a-Porter

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*DD

'Black Summer'

A couple of weeks ago we went to our dear friends' exhibition presenting a new collection from PotMeetsPop Denim called "Black Summer". The denim collection was a collaboration with The Sigit, one of the coolest Rock & Roll bands on this earth! I've always loved the band and was excited to see the result of this perfect collaboration.

The details were just right, the hidden rivet, rope, and aahh, the words of wisdom!

So that's all from me for tonight. I am now going to rest my sore thigh and bottom that have been giving pain for me all day. Aahh, the drama of the growing belly! =)

Oops, almost forgot to give you the link to their website, doh.. click here!

Top photo: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

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*DD

Nadiya's Birthday!

OH, I am so inconsistent with my posting schedule, although I promised myself I would post more when I got a new notebook, pfftt..

Anyway, last month was my little sister birthday and she invited her friends over to our house. I'm not the type who really celebrates my birthday, so I was happy to see my sister had good laughs with her friends. On top of it all, she was gifted with colourful yummy cakes! YAY!

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*DD

Rafika Duri - Tersiksa Lagi (DTX summer bootleg) by DTX

Rafika Duri - Tersiksa Lagi (DTX summer bootleg) by DTX

Today, I'm posting a song I really like to accompany this gloomy rainy summer season. It was remixed by my talented dear cousin from an old Indonesian pop song. This song is so dreamy and has a vintage feel to it, I could just picture old movie flicks with flowing summer dresses on pretty 70's girls..  

Camel's Back!

It's already June and I felt like I haven't written in a year. Some new exciting things happened like the new notebook we bought (this is my first time blogging using it, so I'm extra careful = typing extra slow). I also bought a new lens for our Canon, which was supposedly a present for my man's birthday (it was just my trick, really, ha!). As a result of the new lens, I took some pictures to test it. Click click..

I was raiding my mother's closet to borrow some bags and I found these bags in shades of camel, so how could I resist?? I decided to take all of them back to my room and wear them in turn. It wouldn't be fair if I only wore one of them. The others would be jealous, no?!

This box bag from Celine is making a come back. Since I can't afford the new version, I'd be happy to just borrow this vintage version =D

PS. I'm not making up this whole camel trend because I rediscovered these bags, it's actually everywhere and I'm a bit left behind posting about it now, hehe..
PS 2. I changed my blog template with a touch of blue, you like?

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*DD

The Metropolitan Costume Institue Gala 2010

So, the Met Ball 2010 had finally arrived, all hail the beautiful dresses! This year Met's celebrated the opening of American Woman: fashioning a national identity. Of course I've waited 24 hours for the complete pictures to be up on the web, and now they've fed my craving =P

My favourite look of the night was Kristen Dunst's Rodarte dress, it looked like a very expensive antique. Also, Kristen looked glowing. One of the rarest times she looked like a beautiful lady (for me, most of the times she just looks cool or cute). 

But the most elegant of them all was definitely Marion Cotillard. That Dior dress just hugged her perfectly as if it was her second skin, flawless!

The coolest pack would definitely go to Chanel Iman in Michael Kors, Alexa Chung in Phillip Lim and Charlotte Gainsbourg in Blamain. Powerful and stunning. I saw a mini trend of the dress-tail as seen on Stella McCartney's designs and Elisa Sednaoui in Chanel Haute Couture. Something quite intriguing to look at. Anyway, for more and clearer pictures click here..

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*DD

PMP - 2010 Spring Collection!

PotMeetsPop is a local denim line that I am loving! The boys who are behind this line are some very good friends of mine, and quite talented too I may add. My first PMP denim was a pair of shorts I literally wore almost everyday on my honeymoon. They are super comfy! I'm not saying that just because I know these boys nor because I get the denim for free =P They do make nice fabrics.
I actually struggled to get hold of my first pair because they are always sold out! (my size anyways) Thankfully, I ordered the Spring 2010 quite early, but I'm still after another pair from this collection, the soft rinse.. Hee..

Sorry about the lack of clarity on this picture as well as my dumbfounded expression. I'll take a better photo of my latest PMP jeans.

Photos: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

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*DD

I need.. Double-breasted Suit!

Lately, I've been seeing gorgeous double breasted suits on magazines and photos from the fashion weeks. Some are even made of velvet and leather, but the best are still the ones made out of classic tweed. There is definitely that masculine yet elegant look to the double-breasted suit. They make me go crazy just looking at them, ssoo chic.. 

I started fantasizing Giambattista Valli version on me, looking at myself on the mirror, ready to face my clients at work with the power suit on! Of course it's only a recurring dream I've been having lately.

I think I'll go to the tailor very soon and have the suit made for me. The sketch is lying around somewhere in my room, but I'm still confused in deciding the colour though. Gray or black?

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*DD

Photos: style.com

JPG for Target

First, it was Alexander McQueen, now it's another favourite designer of mine, Jean Paul Gaultier collaborating with US massive retail chain store, Target! The complete look-book is here to satisfy our needs, sluurrpp.. Gotta do some online shopping soon!

Phuket

A couple of weeks ago we went to this beautiful island for a little R & R - supposedly our honeymoon. It turned out to be this very nice short getaway we both needed a long time ago..

At the market on Kamala Beach, wearing Express sheer t-shirt, Portmans sunglasses, cotton bag by Topshop and PotMeetsPop denim shorts.

Sunset at Patong Beach wearing Supre sundress, Phuket Mermaid (a really cool local swimwear shop) bikini top, vintage sunglasses and Nike Bag.

My man, sitting on the transport of our 4-night holiday, in shades of blue. Fred Perry polo shirt, Esprit bermuda, flip flop by Dupe, rented helmet and rented motorbike.

I definitely need another exotic getaway sometime soon!

Photos: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

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*DD