25-01-2014

Feeling extra loved this month, I received many birthday wishes and heartfelt gifts..

"Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.."

Thank you, dear friends!

The lunar new year is also just around the corner *3 days to be exact!!!* and whilst it is customary to have a complete set of garments (inner, outer and shoes), I only have shoes and inner wear.

Traditionally people used to get new clothes for the first day of the lunar calender (some are more extreme and do the whole 15 days) because that was one of the rare times (if not the only time) that they would get new clothes.. but these days I am shopping whenever I feel like it, so much so, that it doesn't carry a significance for me anymore.

I am happy recycling whatever I have in my wardrobe rather than "force-buying" for the new year.

SHOES! I love ballet flats, even more so when they come with a comfortable heel. Got them in multiple colours from ZARA black & gold, and H&M nude.

Comfortable, and great for work or play. Will see how durable these are!

Little luxuries in life

Can't say no to a good candle from diptyque..

Baies is a firm favourite as is Feu de Bois which I have recently taken a liking to. At first whiff, I found it to be too strong but it grew on me and everytime I smell it now, I think of my Grandma's wooden home. Which is rather befitting as the name translated means Firewood.

There are a few more scents which I would like to get my hands on- Choisya, Mimosa and Violette all smell beautiful unlit.

Diptyque candles aren't exactly cheap but for me the sensory experience I get whenever I light one makes it worth every dollar.

Nails: CHANEL Orange Fizz #307 & Frenzy #559

Loving this combo!

Excuse the dry cuticles, I haven't been moisturizing my hands regularly.

This year Im hoping to paint my nails at least once every week or every fortnight.

Breaking it down..

My reason for getting this is simple- knowing and understanding in my heart is not enough.

I want to be constantly reminded that every thought I create, every word I speak should be out of love and kindness. What goes around, comes all the way back around.. and in this never-ending loop, you can only reap what you sow. Karma.

There are no coincidences in the world (to me), the fact that my sister and I both chose this tattoo separately without the other knowing further affirms that our thoughts are in sync and we chose the family we are in for the same reasons.

The tattoo parlour was a recommendation from a friend who has multiple beautiful pieces, and I was going to hold mine off until I saw my sister's end result but the artist got me at "..it'll only take 5 minutes". LET'S DO THIS! I am not one who does things on impulse, but she did a great job guiding my sister through the process and explaining alignments, sizes, and other details; the session felt so personal. So much so that I felt there was really no better time than now. Guess you don't get to choose when opportunity knocks on the door.

xoxoxx

Boysssss

New phone covers! I've been using the violet Lego case for a few months now and though I initially intended to remove the chains I ended up leaving them as is.

So convenient especially when I need to be running around doing things and not having to worry where my phone is or hold on to it. Just sling it on and most people dont even realize it's a phone case!

Saw these "Chanel boys" on sale and I had to grab a few. So cute and functional! While I love the actual bag design, I much prefer the classic 2.55s as they are a bit more casual and laid back (to me). Which is why these would probably be my only "Boy" purchases...

Great quality and really nice colours. The metal plate is sturdy as are the chains. They straps can actually be double looped (to shorten) or single extended to use it cross-body style. The red is my favourite out of the lot, but they only had it in the 4S left so my Mama will be using it. 

So many colors I can't decide which to use first!