The Faux Fashionista from Malaysia

Fooding all the way...

2009-11-16T12:40:00.002+08:00

So I'm back from a weekend of food, food and more food(!) thanks to my mum, my uncle and his family who dropped by for a visit. I had my camera on me the entire time but barely took any pictures because we were too busy eating!Anyways, I'm off to Vietnam this afternoon and will be there for the next two days (business trip, of course). I doubt I'd be able to get any shopping done, but we'll see :)

An expensive place to keep my money...

2009-11-12T20:44:00.006+08:00

I swear, living and working right above an upscale shopping mall is going to be the death of me! "Window shopping" during lunch hour and on my way in and out of the building is temptation in its purest form XDSo anyway, Prada's latest collection arrived today....and I bought a wallet. Thing is, I don't feel guilty about it at all because I'd initially set aside a budget of RM2000 for a new wallet

Work Outfit + Hello, Goodbuy!

2009-11-11T14:07:00.004+08:00

Hello everyone, it's Wednesday, yay! And that means we are two days away from Friday :) My mum, my uncle and his entire family are coming to visit this weekend, so it's going to be a busy week for me.Next Tuesday I'll be jetting off to Vietnam for the first time (working of course), and I'm a little excited because my Vietnamese colleague has promised to bring me shopping/eating :DLast Friday's

Update at last!

2009-11-05T23:20:00.006+08:00

I know it seems like I've dropped off the face of the planet, but I'm still here! I've just been overwhelmed, that's all.Updates updates - some work outfits, a house tour, and some food porn. Too lazy to type cos my brain isn't functioning properly at the moment.I've mentioned that I'm currently staying in a serviced apartment, provided by the company for 3 months. Let's just say I'm enjoying it

Back from yet another hiatus

2009-10-31T03:56:00.003+08:00

Hello all! In case you're wondering, I did not abandon my blog. I've just been too busy with work and settling down in Bangkok, so updates had to take a back seat.Anyways, here's a short summary of what's been going on in my life while I was 'gone'.I finally moved to Bangkok on the 2nd of October - my parents spent the weekend with me, and the following Monday I was officially a Thai employee.

Rough Week

2009-09-16T00:25:00.003+08:00

I've been working more than 10 hours consecutively for the past 2 days. So many deadlines to meet by noon this Friday, and the packers are coming that afternoon! Arrrgh! It's only Wednesday tomorrow but my brain already feels like a lump of mush.To make things worse, the dangerously low figures in my bank account are making me grouchy - I hope the accountant processes my expense claims REALLY

$0

2009-09-11T21:17:00.001+08:00

That's the balance I have in my bank account right now :( I wish those expense claims would just magically transform into cash instead of sitting at the accountant's inbox. URGH!

Going gaga for Kate Spade

2009-09-07T20:41:00.010+08:00

I've never really been drawn to Kate Spade until recently when I dropped by the boutique at Gardens and fell in love with their shoe collection. Ever since that fateful day I've been lurking about the Kate Spade website, and now I think I'm hooked to her signature style of mixing cheery pops of color with classic silhouettes. Even the website is a joy to look at :)Frenchie soft ballet flat

Makin' it Rain - Haulage and Damage

2009-09-06T23:22:00.006+08:00

My bank account has taken some major beatings over the past few months despite my feeble attempts to impose a strict shopping ban :( It's far harder than I imagined to be able to resist the allure of a good deal! That, and the fact that I've been super stressed out at work makes a lethal combination T__TBehold the damage incurred over the course of 2 months...these pictures aren't in

Oops? Ah well, best to issue a public apology.

2009-09-06T00:01:00.005+08:00

A reader left these 2 comments on my blog:"Please kindly remove the first photo (two gals standing back to back). You are violating my gf privacy. I believe you are well-educated enough not to comment and invade other people privacy.""Hey, kindly remove the 3 pics posted on your post dated January 13,2009 (Cos I'm a Material Girl-TFF...)You should have ask for their permission before posted their

My VIP (Very Important Presentation) Face and Outfit

2009-09-03T08:50:00.004+08:00

Nothing spectacular, because I needed to dress conservatively today. Not only do I have a very important presentation to make, I'm meeting my new boss! =SFOTDThis is considered a 'dressed up' FOTD already :D Nowadays I just slap on foundation, concealer, powder and lip balm and I'm off.Today I tightlined my upper eyelids and lower 2/3, applied mascara and lippie - so I guess that's an improvement

It's been awhile...

2009-09-02T23:22:00.005+08:00

Outfit post at last! Like I said, I've been really lazy with my outfists since I'll be moving to Bangkok - the office is so much nicer there, I decided that the current location of my workplace is not worth the effort.Silk/Cotton Cardigan - Zara (one of my recent buys)Tank top - GapSkirt - MangoBelt - from BangkokBag - BurberryShoes - Nine WestI had a meeting with one of the customer team

Things I want to do vs. Things I'm doing

2009-09-02T00:16:00.003+08:00

Random mental vomit post. Kindly disregard.Things I want to Do1. Clean my messy room2. Pack for Bangkok3. Read up and prepare for my new assignment4. Meet up with long lost girlfriends before I leave5. Blog more frequently6. Save more money7. Get organized8. Take better care of myself - facials, masks, haircare, exercise, vitamins (all of which I've been neglecting)9. Revamp my blogThings I'm

Do people even read my blog anymore?

2009-08-31T23:18:00.015+08:00

Aloha~~~I won't even bother making excuses for my absence in the blogosphere anymore - let's just say circumstances are against me :(By the way, I think I mentioned that I colored my hair a month ago. Here's a picture, in case you've forgotten what I look like. This was taken a couple of days after I had it dyed - I'm due for a touch up soon, so imagine how BACKDATED this post is!!! +(((Anyways,

Rawwr.

2009-08-23T23:01:00.001+08:00

I'm super annoyed because I can't locate my camera's charger. Wanted to upload pictures but the battery is dead. PFFFFFT!!!

I'm aliiive (barely)!

2009-08-21T23:23:00.007+08:00

Yea yea so I neglected my blog again...le sigh, work's been super stressful as usual, and I had a pretty rough week. Last night the bf commented that I look 'haggard' now T__T I think I work about 50-60 hours a week on average. I might as well be an auditor (though I've heard they get it worse) Time to start stepping up the beauty care routines and get more sleep!I have loads of backdated

Stolen pictures from Facebook and other random things...

2009-08-04T22:12:00.005+08:00

Its been almost 6 months since I started working. I think I've learned a lot, but have a long way to go before I can actually be considered good at my job.I'll be the first to admit that I don't enjoy my work, and the stress is taking its toll on me physically, mentally and emotionally - I've gotten sick 3 times in the past 6 months (coughing my lungs out right now)! :(However, it's a great

It's been a while

2009-08-02T08:41:00.006+08:00

Hello loverlies, I know it's been awhile since I last blogged - work has been driving me crazy as usual. I think I'm finally at peace with the fact that as miserable as I am on the job, it still pays relatively well and is an excellent training ground. That doesn't mean I don't hate Sundays :PI like to imagine myself as the cliched kungfu disciple who starts off floundering about but then a light

EEK!

2009-07-26T00:56:00.001+08:00

I just realized I've neglected my blog for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! I'm sorry for MIA-ing on everyone again, seriously how do the other bloggers do it? Work full time and still have time to blog? *salute*

Another week has gone by...

2009-07-12T23:42:00.002+08:00

Sorry for the lack of posts - I caught a mini flu bug this past week, was down with the fever and a nasty sore throat since Wednesday. I *think* I'm almost fully recovered now.I was a really good girl and didn't shop for any clothing and etc. BUT I did get a set of skincare products (which I NEED for day use) from Lunasol, cos it was too good an offer to resist! RM268 (approx. $75) for a full

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make...

2009-07-06T00:14:00.004+08:00

I will be moving to Bangkok in October/end September! My company is sending me there for work.I've been keeping this under wraps until now because I was still undecided on whether I was moving or not, but common sense (and advice from my parents/boyfriend) is telling me that if an MNC transfers you to a foreign country within less than 6 months of employment, its gonna look pretty damn good on

Updates soon, I promise!

2009-07-05T23:56:00.002+08:00

Sorry I've gone MIA yet again. I got back from Bangkok last Wednesday - 3 CRAZY whirlwind work-filled days there, but our presentation was a great success, which really makes all that hard work worthwhile :)I was a REALLY good girl and did not shop at all despite the "Great Thailand Sale" going on and the 50% off signs at the duty-free shops :P Crossing my fingers that I'll be able to resist the

Just my luck...

2009-06-24T22:41:00.003+08:00

Just as I took the plunge and swiped the credit card for my new Burberry bag, thereby immediately imposing a shopping ban on myself, Mango and Zara decide to go on sale!!!!:( EEEEEEEEE, NOT FAIRRRRRR! More reasons to remain broke for the next few months:1. Pay off next month's credit card bill2. Boyfriend's birthday this weekend3. Deposit minimum goal amount(self-imposed again) of money into

Today Was a Productive Day...

2009-06-22T22:13:00.003+08:00

I managed to complete all the items on my to-do list for the day, which is really good for a change :)Outfit for the day - I was dressed up for 'war', but unfortunately it got postponed to tomorrow. Price negotiations with my agency. Can't wait to get it over and done with! By the way, this is what my bag looks like when carried/slung over the shoulder. Not too big I think.Chiffon draped blouse -

I am officially on a 90 day shopping ban...

2009-06-21T00:48:00.006+08:00

I have been a BAD girl. Work-related stress has resulted in me splurging on way too many purchases over the past month!I must admit that although my job drives me up the wall with all those late hours and constant, extreme pressure to deliver, the upside is that I get to treat myself to some little luxuries every now and then. Except I went overboard on the NOW so I have to cut back on the then.