Summertime Sadness
President dress in Hot Pink – courtesy of MAIA, Gold belt – ZARA, Pearl and enamel necklace – Mom’s, Bag – Louis Vuitton x Sofia Coppola ‘SC’ Bag, 200 denier tights – ASOS, Amaaazing Jil Sander knock-off Heels – Tony Bianco.
I had these photos taken on the last week of my holiday in Singapore, I’d insisted these photos to be taken really early – I think it was a Tuesday – because I wanted to get it out of the way before I began my last food frenzy before my flight on Sunday. I was brought to 3 buffets in the same week and I can tell you truthfully that I would need a bottle of talcum powder and some powerful zip tugging to get into that pink dress.
The MAIA President dress was sent to me as a surprise – I had no idea they were giving me something else other than the two pieces I was allowed to pick, aren’t they just lovely? Thank you so much, Diana and the other girls behind MAIA! I have a lot of pinks in my make-up bag but not in my wardrobe since I much prefer the darker colours of fall. But thankfully, the President dress is a lot more wearable than most acid coloured clothing simply because of its black top. I’ve paired it with jewelry and a bag, both in a dark brownish red hue that complements the hot pink without having to do so much. If pink is not your thing, the dress also comes in the most incredible ink colour.
The Louis Vuitton x Sofia Coppola ‘SC’ bag was actually my mother’s birthday gift from my dad and of course, it is no coincidence that suddenly, my ultimate dream bag becomes my mother’s LOL. My mother wanted a classic LV bag without the monogram which was perfect because there could be no other bag but the Coppola for her (and me). We searched for it in Paris and Singapore but everything was gone to my mom’s utter disappointment. A secret phone call to my resourceful and well-connected LV maniac best friend and one week later the bag was hidden in plain sight in my mother’s room where she took 10 excruciating minutes to notice there was a huge ass LV paper bag on her bed. My dad took a video of this and I wish I could put it up here – it’s the funniest thing!
This bag is so effortless, so beautiful yet so casual that I can take it with me anywhere; for dinners with the family and coffee with friends. Another funny story is when my mom went shopping at Chanel, she left her Coppola bag at the counter and another customer lifted it up thinking it was a Chanel LOL. She almost died of embarrassment when my dad said, “I’m sorry, this is my wife’s bag.” We tried really hard not to laugh.
I also have a special attachment to the necklace I’m wearing in this entry. Again, it’s mom’s and it’s been with her for more than a decade now. It is seriously a work of art – I put on a simple top, pants and add this stunning art deco necklace and instantly I’m all dressed up, which is exactly what I did when I was in Kuala Lumpur. I believe in minimalist dressing when on vacation (save the luggage space for all your shopping!!) but I always take an incredible piece of jewelry with me to anchor the look. I had to give the necklace back to my mother before I flew back to Melbourne so I feel extremely gutted every time I look at these pictures. Sigh, they just don’t make jewelry like this anymore.
Face:
Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 hour Foundation in 103 True Ivory
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20
Cheeks:
TOPSHOP Cream Blush in Pinch
Eyes:
KATE Quick Eyeliner S in Black
MAC Browset in Girl Boy
Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Neo
Lips:
Burberry Lip Cover in Brick Red
After years of playing around with make-up, I finally mastered the perfect winged eyeliner omg. It’s not all about steady hands; the eyeliner you use also plays a big part as well. It’s really about figuring out what you’re most comfortable with: I like KATE’s Quick Eyeliner S in Black, it’s works literally like a pen. Uncap and you’re ready to draw on a crisp line. Doesn’t smudge, lasts forever and so cheap – it is, to me, the holy grail liquid eyeliner. A lot of people love their gel eyeliners, e.g. MAC Fluidline, but I don’t know, my hands can’t work with a reed thin eyeliner brush lol.
I have Catherine to thank for my red lips, she sent me a Burberry lipstick sampler for Christmas and the shade I’m wearing is no. 19 Brick Red which a gorgeous deep brownish red. I have become SO obsessed with the Burberry lipstick line and bought one right before I left but that’s a story for another day.. 
Thank you Dejiki for the beautiful photos and my mother’s LV LOL. My other best friend, Aaron, just graduated yesterday and he’s leaving for a 3 week trip in Europe tomorrow so I got that summertime sadness right now 
Congrats bb, take care and please buy me all the beauty crap you can get from the French pharmacies!
I’m slowly getting back to the swing of things here, school has been so exhausting but I’ll try to whine less and write more. Hope everyone’s had a good weekend!
beautiful!
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March 5th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
thank you love!! Brunch soon ok?
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You look beautiful, Ily! <3
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March 5th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Binny Hendrix!! What a surprise! Thank you so much for reading hun, I just ran into Leigh this afternoon and she misses you x
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Absolutely chantik!
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March 5th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Thank you Pupu!! I actually saw this on your tumblr and omg thank you so much for reblogging! I feel like I’ve made it hahaha! And you’re from Brunei which is cool – that’s where my best friend spent most of his life
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Wow I didn’t know my photos were so awesome (and of course not forgetting the beautiful model!).
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March 5th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
HAHAHA of course your photos would turn out beautiful bb, I have so much faith in you (and your camera) ;p
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flawless. I adore that you paired a gold belt together with that dress, makes me want to get this glitter gold butter nail polish. http://www.kissandmakeupny.com/bulobendwo.html
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March 5th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
SHAFAH!!! You NEED to buy that nail polish from Butter, it is GORGEOUS and it’s exactly like my glitter belt except possibly better. I miss you babe, can’t wait till our next date
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you look so lawa!! i am loving that shade of lip colour on you. and that bag!!! céline did something similar too…same size same everything. haha like i can afford it! but it’s so sophisticated and beautiful and all that. ahh sorry i never met you before you left. can i please have your address in australia?
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March 5th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I have seen that Celine bag! I think Fashion Toast’s Rumi has the smaller version in cobalt? I actually thought it was the Coppola at first glance, it’s so minimalist and ah the leather looks so buttery in her photos :O I really like the Coppola bag in cobalt as well, Mom didn’t want another almost black bag so we didn’t get it. Ah well, I think my first paycheck might go to that LOL, fingers crossed.
Anyway, don’t worry about it. You were busy and I was pressed for time as well
It was great finally meeting you in person though, you’re so gorgeous and have I told you you’ve got the most amazing smile? Yes, you do lol! We’ll see each other soon!! I’ll dm you my address on twitter k? <333333
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i loooooove your posts omg you are so beautiful and so are your photos and great sense of style… and i adore Summertime Sadness! so glad i subscribe to your posts via Livejournal HAHA
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March 5th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Aww I think you’re the only one who subscribes to my feed on Livejournal, I haven’t seen what it looks like in ages! Thank you so much for reading and your compliments <3 <3 <3, you’re such a sweetheart and HOORAY FOR LANA STANS! xx
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whoo! the winged eyeliner looks great on you! your pink skirt’s awesome for this spring season too! haha, basically, i love everything that you’ve featured here! hope everything’s going great for ya over there! <3
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March 5th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Thanks Yvette! It’s not a colour I usually wear but it definitely brightens up any look whether it’s a pink lipstick or a pink dress
Things are sooo busy here, university is exhausting – I hope you’ve had a good start to your work hun! x
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Beautiful post! So cantik this girl
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March 7th, 2012 at 4:36 am
Thanks for always reading babe!! ;D Happy anniversary to you and Giff! x
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You’re so beautiful <3
Your skin seems flawless ! I love your look.
Could you, please, do a post about your skincare routine ? It's been a long time i did'nt read anything about it
Have a good day !
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You really look so fascinating.. I really love your style..
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Such a striking set of photos (and love the liner!) was just inking that with a brooch pinned on your headdress it’ll be even more vintage-inspired, but that’d just take attention away from the necklace and the pink of the dress. “)
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Hi, wow that necklace looks stunning, and you!!
Love the SC bag. Is this the Jasper color? I have the cherry, I love this one too, but I am a little scared it might be a little to bright red…..what do you think?
Best Regards Lene
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July 18th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Hi Lene, sorry for the late reply! Thank you so much for the comment – you’re right, the bag here is in Jasper
How are you liking the Cherry SC? Is that the mini one? I’m imagining it’s just beautiful! 
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July 18th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Hi,
I do love the cherry, my only concern is that I might think the red is too bright in a couple of years…They didn’t have the Jasper in stock when I bought the cherry so I couldn’t compare the two….I have the regular size, I think it is perfect for work and travel.
I think I am a little SC-holic…I am seriously thinking of buying the cobalt as well…, but then I need to go to SC-rehab. They are just soo expencive!
I have the PM size as well in the asphalt suede. I don’t carry it too often due to all the rain we have here in Norway! But I think the PM size is superb for a trip to town or a sunday stroll. LOL
Have you seen the croc? How divine is that one? But $26 000 !!!!!!!, = never gonna happen for me:)
I really love your blog, it is soo great that you put up recipes and all kinds of cosmetics we don’t have here in Norway!! ebay, here I come!
Best Regards Lene
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July 21st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Thanks so much for reading Lene, you are so sweet! What sort of make-up brands do you guys have in Norway btw? I’ve never been there and would love to
Omg you have so many SC bags LOL!!! I love the suede but suede bags and I don’t have a very good relationship :< I absolutely adore the cobalt, it might just be the next colour I buy if I ever get the chance of getting another SC!
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LOL, this weekend I’ve been in Copenhagen and picked up a large black Celine box…this has to stop:) Lately IhI have been trying out the Dr. Hauschka line, so far so good! I also like REN and the makeup brand Nilens Jord from Danmark, love all the paraben free stuff
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I just stumbled on your blog purely by accident whilst desperately searching for Lancome L’Absolu Rouge lipstick swatches…boy am I glad I did!
I love the outfit, you look stunning
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September 1st, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Aww thank you so much Channel! I only have one Lancome lipstick and it’s the one shade I think every girl should get
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Hey I could be wrong but were you formerly from TP Design School?
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November 24th, 2012 at 8:31 am
Yes I was from TP Des, were you from there as well?
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November 26th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Yes I was! I did Visual Comm. I was one of the GLs for one of the freshmen orientation camps (’05, was it?) and if my memory serves me correctly, you were in my group!
I wasn’t quite sure at first if I had the right person because you look different now. Anyways nice to have stumbled upon your blog — love the style!
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November 29th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
OMG YES I REMEMBER YOU!! How have you been? Are you still in the design industry?
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