Tandoori chicken made using a bottle of Korma’s Tandoori marinade. I had a really good day yesterday mainly because i got my heavy head of hair chopped off. And then life comes around to smack me in the head with a stupid stupid day today.
From this,
to this!
Japanese curry in under twenty minutes, i was so impressed. All i did was sautee onions potatoes carrots and chicken. Break up that bar of curry into the pot and add water. The bar cost less than $4 i’m sure.
Anyway i had the best weekend ever (i hardly ever say such things), it was just me and my computer. I spent about friday+saturday (or 17 continuous hours according to wiki) watching 24 Season 7. And the whole of today watching re-runs of David Letterman on youtube. Happy days, good times.
Regarding them buntings, i wish i had one for everyone who wants one. So i had to pick two people and the names that came up were Yann & Diane! And now i’m gonna have to crack my brain as to how i’m gonna mail them over without them getting tangled :]
I have those two lines hanging above our bed right now, in place of this poster that keeps falling off - no amount of blue tack keeps it staying put! And i can’t frame+hang it because our landlord wouldn’t be pleased with holes in his walls (boring~) but that’s okay i’ve come to terms with it now.
Anyway don’t you think it looks like a tribal queen’s collarpiece? Everytime i take a good look at it, i have the urge to use crayons to draw in some diamond-jewels, a great golden headpiece and i suppose a face to join it all up!
The whole point of this post is actually to ask if anyone would want one? I overestimated and made way too many triangles so now i have two extra strings of bunting. It’s nothing much really to say “hey giveaway!” but it’s a little too much bunting for my tiny home. So if you’d like one, leave me your email and i’ll send one over - wherever you are!
Also, Roberta Jane of Camp Comfort asked a wonderful bunch of bloggers to participate in her How I’d Wear It series, revolving around a cute pair of Topshop denim bottoms. My outfit is up on her blog today so do check it out! It was real fun, now i know why Polyvore exists.
Dropped by Lasalle to check out some of the photo exhibits that are part of Month of Photography Asia before meeting my family for dinner.
I’m very keen to know what paper was used to print those last three prints, anyone? After walking through the three or four exhibits, i still kept thinking about those last three prints. Love the effect, love that it’s pinned onto the wall, it worked really well for his prints i must say. i think i’d want to reproduce something like that in the future.
I spent some time with my brother dearest and lil sister yesterday; we did lunch at Brewerkz followed by the Singapore River Cruise. My sister loves the boat ride so we pretended to be tourists and hopped on. I was snapping away with film so expect to see touristy singapore photos soon! Come evening, i was going to see The Unguarded Moment by Steve McCurry at ACM - it’s part of the Month of Photography Asia. So i put on something a little nice and drew my lips red.
80s Black Mini Dress from Liebemarlene Vintage, Briefcase Bag from Estate Sale, Sheer Hearts Sock from Betsey Johnson and Black Ballet Flats from StudioTangs
Onto the exhibition, (my bf didn’t take many photos due to the large crowd)
The famed ‘Afghan Girl’ - which i didn’t know anything about before i got there :}
The man himself, Steve McCurry, on the right. What a life he has lived, this man.
I’m not gonna say much about his photos, i’ve stopped trying to give my point of view on art because i know what i feel when i see each of them but haven’t got enough eloquence to put it into words. The colours on every of his photos is stunning though, stunning. Apparently his prints are printed using an Epson so i’m leaning towards an Epson now, when the time comes to buy a large-scale printer.
{Thanks Nabs for getting me to go!}
So i said to hell with the weather, i’m gonna wear tights out tonight. I miss them! Even more so after seeing them girls in bright tights.
Dress is from Diane’s shop, tights from UO, boots via ebay and canvas tote from a friend.
Got fed up with posing for photos cos my face won’t cooperate so here’s me doing what i do best. Being a doofus, kicking nothing, breaking into a sweat, all with the intention of showing off my tights! But uhh, no tights till it gets cooler. No ball of hair on head too, that’s next to go.
I was tagged by the awesome Aya of Strawberry Koi, made me think hard for a bit.
1. What is your current obsession?
Growing my shoe collection, or rather trying to get the basics covered first so i can move on to buying fancy shoes.
Plain vintage cotton blouses and all the better if it has an ascot tie.
2. What is your weirdest obsession?
Toiletries i think, i love it when i try new brands. I love being in the pharmacy or supermarket and browsing for toiletries, has a calming effect on me altho i get stressed when i can’t decide which one to buy. And they aren’t even expensive things, i buy ordinary drugstore products but i get such a huge kick out of buying them, using them… having them around?
3. What do you see outside your window?
Many tiny people walking on the streets (i live on the 20th floor), lots of high-rise buildings… and on-going construction.
4. What is your favorite color?
To wear, would be navy blue. For furniture and items around the house… i’m seeing a lot of greens and reds, so those have to be my tops.
5. What is your weakness?
Little girl’s dresses even though i can’t fit into them. I’m attracted to very feminine clothing to be honest, even though i don’t dress the part but i like looking at them and imagining them on somebody else - usually a faceless girl with a lithe ballerina type body. How fairytale of me! I love this dress from Modcloth at the mo’.
6. What animal would you be?
Definitely a cat, my boyfriend and i have gone over this a zillion times now. Our cats sleep all day, it’s so unfair. But i want to be a funny cat though, not a prissy persian.
7. What would you like to learn how to do?
Ride a motorcycle! I might embark on it next year so i can fulfill my dream of owning a vespa and tooting around on it.
8. What do you want to never happen in life?
Death, that’s the one reality i don’t know how to deal with.
9. What is on your bedside table?
If i had one, my glasses, book, iphone and a lamp for sure.
10. What’s the last thing you bought?
A pair of leather Converse high tops , for my brother’s birthday gift
11. What do you think about the person who tagged you?
Aya’s not real! She reminds me of a doll! I think she’s super super cool for a mom. Her life, her home, is all so intriguing to me. I also think she takes a lot of pride in how she presents herself especially after watching and reading her hair tutorials. She’s one of my modern vintage lady-heroines.
12. What was your favorite children’s book?
Hmm i’m pretty certain it’s Patty’s Last Dance, a Sweet Valley Twins book (i had to google, i kept thinking it’s Sweet Valley Junior for some reason)
13. Who do you want to meet in person?
I was gonna name a celebrity or a musician but they don’t really mean that much deep down. There are a few girls i’d love to meet that i’ve known through the interwebs for sure - Young, Diane, Diana, Anja, Haz, Eileen, Likkle Girl, Yishyene
14. What did you want to be as a child?
Ha! Pathologist, gymnast, national swimmer and a vet. Came close to none!
15. What did you dream about last night?
I actually didn’t dream last night which is unusual but not complaining.
16. Which do you prefer, day or night?
Night without a doubt. I like quiet and no light.
17. What’s your favorite piece of clothing in your closet?
My go-to dresses i guess, they never fail me. I’m the kind of person that doesn’t like to spend too much time dressing up so i like to throw it on, boom boom, let’s go.
18. What’s your plan for tomorrow?
Being a Monday… be working.
19. What is your must-have of the moment?
This A.P.C. Madras Romper
20. What’s your favorite tea flavor?
I can do either chai or green tea.
21. If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?
No prizes for guessing new york city!
So i’m tagging Sarah, Diane, Diana, Yishyene and Young! Just as Aya said; no pressure ladies.
Had lunch at 15 minutes today, this nice cafe at Lasalle. I really liked the place, it’s big and cold (it’s been blazing hot here, BLAZING!!). The food didn’t disappoint, most places tend to be a let down, new establishments especially.
They serve sandwiches, pasta, pizzas, salads, they have one burger and fish&chips as well. Coffee’s cheap.
The wings were good for $3
Ben had fish & chips, there was a tinge of ginger in the fish - a little twist, good kind of twist
Spicy shrimp aglio olio for me!
Something was done right about this eatery, maybe it’s the spaciousness combined with food that pleases me. (I’m having this ‘moment’ right now whereby i like being in a huge space.) I also keep harping on how much bad food is out there so i get happy when i dine somewhere decent. Well i’m writing with the energy level of a granny so maybe my happiness isn’t coming through as much as i’d like but really, i like this place and i’m going back!!!!!
Thought i’d share some of the things i’m into right now.
lace / seafoam / ascot bow / blue
gingham / pastel (it’s sold tho!) / madras / checks
dress / deep v / polka dots / swimsuit
strappy / cork / croc emboss / lace-ups
Not feeling wordy tonight, i’m sleepy but i have work to finish so imagine my state of mind.
rosé wine after dinner
new shopping mall - orchard central - one of the many new ones with a gazillion light bulbs. aren’t we the generation trying to save our world and environment now?
came home, made lattes - i felt a little crazy for whisking hot milk into foam but i did yes!
boo!
after this, i’m gonna have to buy little cups for coffee. those that come with a saucer.
Sarah dropped off this wonderful jar of cookies (almost all gone now) this afternoon. You can see what she was up to all day on her blog! I get extra tingly when friends acknowledge my boyfriend, he loved them cookies Sarah, the jar’s on his table. If anyone should open a brick-and-mortar store, it’s this lady. Her attention to detail shames mine a million times over.
I’m having a working-weekend this week but at the rate i’m going… i need a four-day-weekend! It’s so hard to get in the mood i tell ya. Well i’m leaving you with some links in the meantime!
• Antipodean (am a huge fan!) is having their annual sale so head down to Holland Village
• I’ve only started reading camp comfort for two weeks now but i love love love the blog so so so much
• If you’re in West Hollywood, let’s trade places because i’d die to see this Barack Obama exhibition
• Lastly, I don’t know how many of you readers are boys. My boyfriend developed SUBERNOVA, a project management software for freelancers. I say it’s a boy thing because most girls like their moleskine + post its + to-do lists. I’m using SUBERNOVA myself right now and it’s so useful for my work-work plus he’s gotten a lot of wonderful feedback which is incredible, am so proud of his work. I thought perhaps i could reach a different group of people through my blog, spread the word that such a tool exists for freelancers!
Wednesday we headed down to Da Paolo’s for pizza.
Waiting, waiting.
Smoked salmon one.
& salami, mozzarella, cooked baby spinach and egg one. Both were so so good!
Ahhh, you have no idea how uncomfortable it was to be posing for outfit shots again. I freeze and become a robot and retarded! Well this is the first night in many weeks (no kidding) that i’ve put on nicer clothes to step out. So it deserves a photo. I bought this dress from Diane with every intention to combat the humid weather in it and since florals to me, is being happy and cheery, that’s my disguise. Now i’m actually a really grumpy person once outside my home.
I couldn’t decide which photo to pick so two-in-one it is. Also i’m getting used to wearing something in my hair now but let’s see how long that’ll last. It makes me feel vain, well a little.
Floral Empire Dress: Shop Darling
Lilac bow in my hair: Came with Diane’s package (thank you!!)
Socks: Muji
Brown Wingtips: via eBay
Briefcase Bag: Estatesale’s etsy store
P.S. Bag says hello to Eileen!
Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs
There was two weeks of uninspired time in the kitchen for me but i think i shoo-ed it away now. I have trouble functioning well if i don’t find joy in doing it. I can’t just do it. There are some of you who are like that too right, where are you?
This recipe’s from realsimple and i switched up the sides a little - baked potato + broccoli instead.
