Basic Canvas

Jacket: Asos// Tee: Zara// Shorts: local store// Necklace: Swarovski// Ring: Bershka// Booties: Giles for Nine West// Sunnies: c/o Ana Jeffrey

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Just because it's a basic piece, doesn't mean it's not hard to choose outfits. In fact, the problem is that it  goes with everything, so that whenever you think you've decided on one outfit, another piece or idea puts you completely off track again.

This jacket was the cherry on top of my April purchases. I was so excited to have it, so when it did not come on time, I emailed Asos immediately. Turns out it was just held in customs for a while (must be all those studs, they must have thought it was a concealed weapon). I paired it with everything - brights, pastels, shorts, skirts etc etc. - before Nicole from Gary Pepper gave me a really good idea, all white to make the standout piece really pop!

Ain't it just the perfect canvas for such a special jacket?? And it's not boring, which is cool. Right now, I am so obsessed with it that I've been wearing it daily (check my instagram to see what I mean). It's light enough not to be stuffy on warm days, and warm enough to be okay for those cold and rainy nights. The best transitional piece for erratic, abnormal Macau climate.

Anyways, I've been having an epiphany lately. Life is not all well and good because once again, one of my closest friends has decided that she would rather believe someone else's gossip (and then make a public attack) that I had done something bad instead of trusting me and asking me directly about it. We have not talked in a while, and quite frankly, I don't know if I still want to. The whole thing is so highschool drama it's ridiculous! I really do not want to go back there because it was the worse four years of my existence. Do you know how much I've done to get out of there? See FAB for a little example, and I don't think one person should be able to just revert me back and make me start over. I have this feeling nowadays that I'd rather have three people around that trust me and love me for everything - not just a select few attributes - and won't just pull a 360 everytime they get a piece of nasty gossip, than a hundred friends who only like me occasionally and within reason. 

Whew...I know that is a large chip on my shoulder I have just released. But it's been there a while and you all know there's nowhere else I'd rather spill. Thank you for always listening.

See you soon,

- Che

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A Matter of Shape and Taste

Jumper: Taobao// Tee: Zara// Bag: Zara// Heels: local store// Bracelets: Forever 21// Sunnies: Ana Jeffrey

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Yep. It's one of those pieces that you will either appreciate or not. First time I put this jumper on, I hated it. It felt so bad to spend 20 USD on something I may never wear. I thought the site I bought it from put up a fake advertisement because on the model it looked slimmer and shorter.

Then I wore it again. It was comfy, and the fit gave a slouchy, je ne sais quoi quality to my outfit. A lot of people I met in this outfit  (even my colleague who helped me place the order on Taobao) complimented me on it. Said colleague placed an order for the same one the same day =) I am still a little on the fence tho. The leg area does seem pretty big but making it tighter will affect the shape...I am considering making it into a skirt jumper, but I will wait on your opinions. Should I alter this into a skirt or leave it as is??

I am so damn tired nowadays. I've been night shift for five days...and had the flu at the same time. Medicine just made me drowsy. I think I stumbled home the fourth day because when I woke up five hours later, I was in bed and forgot how I got there. Hehehe.....but good news is, one of the major details of my upcoming vacation has been completed! Now all I have to worry about are some minor things - and my vacation wardrobe! Tee hee...I think this jumper is definitely coming with me.

So see you in better times,

- Che

Like Water

Sweater: gifted// Skirt: Ximending St. Taiwan// Boots: Bershka// Bag: local store

Not just the skirt, but the outfit. Usually I like to keep it proportioned with my outfits. If the top part is fitted, then the bottom will be loose, and vice versa. But on this day I went for something different entirely, and for good reason.

Leon and I decided to treat the whole family out for a buffet dinner at Festiva in Galaxy Hotel. I told myself I wasn't going to eat much the whole day to prepare - and so I didn't. So imagine how hungry I was by eight thirty that evening? Hahaha...hence loose layers...because I don't wanna look like I don't fit in my clothes after two hours of pigging out! But jokes aside, This is one of the most comfortable outfits I've worn - no jewelry, no fuss - everything was flowing - like water =)

Anyways, guess where I am right now? Actually I took a quick trip and found myself once again in Leon's China hometown. Just the place to de-stress and do as I please. So for now I leave you with this because we're going out to explore right now, see you soon,

- Che

At Least I'm in a Jacket

Shorts & boots: Bershka// Shirt: Michelle Stuart (vintage)// Jacket: local store// Rings: Bershka

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Sunny days in Macao are a small privilege. Either you reach it, or you don't - and if not, then the best thing to do is grin and bear it. In the wise words of Tallahassee (Zombieland), time to nod up or shut up. Do you wanna see how cold I actually was? Scroll down sweeties =)

But heck, I was feeling these bright new tie-dye shorts, so bite me. Haha...they will be perfect for this summer, when the sun actually becomes a main character rather than just an extra.

Anyways, it was my day off, hallelujah!, so pictures + shopping + hangout + dinner. We decided on Talay Thai Restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf A.K.A. Macao's almost ghost town. It was literally empty until we reached the lively place. We gorged on delicious Thai dishes like Tom Yum soup, shrimp cakes, pineapple fried rice and Pinacolada (which is not Thai but they made really awesome pinacolada). Then I stocked up on makeup because I realized my job required really a lot of makeup, and finally had a Starbucks.

Rain and shivery cold weather doesn't let this girl down! But I really would like to see warmer days. 

One note: these shoes are fantastic! I so love their toughness and wearability - jeans, skirt, dress...you will see them with everything soon =) So , see you soon,

- Che