Massive OFTDs!

Inclusive of ROM and CNY outfits!

Cotton Tee from Uniqlo (M) & Pinafore Dress from Bangkok

Love all my basics from Uniqlo. I tend to prefer ribbed cotton tees over lycra tees as I feel that they are more comfortable and absorbent in perspiration. Got a cutesy pinafore dress in Bangkok one year ago and only wore it one year later. Totally not my style! #evidencethatimpulsepurchasesexist

ASOS Embellished Dress in Peach (12)

Bought it without imagining it to be my solemnisation dress but turned out it fitted the theme perfectly! Needed a new dress without hurting my pocket too much so I turned to my wardrobe for rescue. Found this piece of gem, embellished with pearls at waistband area. Got it in UK 12 but I altered the waist to be more fitting. Material is stretchy and design is waved and bodycon. At a very pocket-friendly price of €19!




Love, Bonito Camelia Corset in Sunshine (L) & Topshop Tweed Skirt (10)

For one of the work days. The topshop tweed skirt is a very versatile piece that can be paired easily! Material is stretchy and I sized down for a more fitting sit on the waist.

Love, Bonito Dashielle Lace Top in Beryl (M) & Uniqlo Fitted Ankle Pants in White (67)

Always loved the Beryl / Mint + White combination so this comes as no surprise! Top is fully lined while outer layer is chiffon and lace. Very comfortable piece to wear during hot days! I swear by the ankle length pants from Uniqlo. Very slim cutting and thick material for white colour! I have the same pants in black and khaki as well!

Love, Bonito Taffie Top in Neon Green & F21 Leather Strip Pencil Skirt (M)

No more reviews need on the Taffie Top, I think it's reviewed to death. As for the F21 skirt, the material is thick and mad stretchy! Anyone thinking of a good work pencil skirt with a little twist to the normal designs, please hunt this down!!

Love, Bonito Camelia Corset in White (L) & Robinsons Core Women Floral Pants (12)

CNY Day One outfit! Decided to wear pants for a change this year instead of the usual dresses. Love love love the pants! Retailing at $79 but I had $60 worth of vouchers so I paid $19 for it. Material is satin-like but does not seem to snag easily. Very vibrant prints!

Love, Bonito Waverly Dress (M)

CNY Day Two outfit! Bought this off a reseller and I must say it's really an outstanding piece. I thought cut-in designs wouldn't suit broad shoulders like mine but it didn't turn out to be so bad after all. Got it in M, very courageous of me. Love the cutting of the waist which accentuates curves!

Smooch Camilla & Belle Dress in Black (M)

The moment I saw the preview, I fell in love with this dress! Was considering between Black or White but figured that I preferred Black. Okay, I revise. I was actually considering ALL colours. M fitted me perfectly. Not too tight for hips but the odd strap needs some getting used to - tends to fall off my shoulder but the appliques made up for the mafan-ness!

Zara Basic Tank in White (M) & ASOS Petite Winter Floral Pants (12)

Flight wear! The Zara tank top needs no introduction. If you don't have it.. well go get it! The pair of floral pants is a wonderful addition to my collection. Reminds me of erm.. winter holidays when I look at it. Makes sense? Sizing wise, got it in 12 as it is from the Petite collection but it definitely felt like I could fit in 10. Stretchy and thick enough for weather ranging around 18-24 degrees.

Amber Avenue Floral Toga Dress

Perfect dress for summer but I am not a big fan of hi-low dresses. Got it during a flash sale and wore it for the first time =/ Impulse purchase, yes, but I'm taking a liking to the colours splash!

Love, Bonito Taffie Top in Black (L) & Temt Floral Peplum Skirt (M)

Just want to share this brand from Perth to all! Temt is this really affordable brand that I discovered during my past few visits to Perth and some of their knitwear or dresses are priced at AUD$14.95! Coming from a country where shopping is errrrrr, unexciting. The floral peplum skirt is made of thick quality fabric! Do visit them if you are in Australia!

G2000 Work Shirt (40) & Robinsons Core Women Floral Pants (12)

See above review for pants!

Lace Peplum Tube Top & Uniqlo Fitted Ankle Pants in Black (70)

Found a nice shop in Far East Plaza Level three selling pretty cute apparels and got the lace peplum tube top for $25.90! Comes with anti-slips at bust and hidden backzip. Remember what I said about the Uniqlo Ankle Pants? Yeap these are the black ones and they are a size bigger than the white ones I have. Have also asked my mum to taper the legs of the pants as I've lost weight and would like them to be more fitting for a slimmer silhouette.

F21 Chain Dress in Black (M)

A very normal design for work! M runs big and this was taken before my mum nipped in the waist for me. Size down if you are ordering! Material is heavy and sturdy and does not crumple. So far, metal parts have not rusted after washing.

Temt Knit Dress in Burgundy (L)

Another AUD$14.95 score! Got it in Forest too. Hee. Three-quarters sleeves and ends at a nice length for work!

F21 Cape Top in Cream (M) & Smooch Pearlesque Velvet Skirt in (M)

Mad love the skirt! Looks really luxe with the pearls and fake diamantes embellishments alongside with the velvet material. Very heavy piece with intricate details! I'm having mindblocks about matching them though..

Love, Bonito Hanley Crochet Top in Beryl (M) & Miranda Skirt in White (L)

This top may look matronly because of the crochet details but I still love it nonetheless. Fully lined with a size zip. Material used is sturdy and does not fur.

Victoria's Secret Tube Dress in Red

Super super super old VS dress. Who still buys overpriced clothes from Victoria's Secret when there are so many blogshops around?

Zara Ruched Sleeved Top in Black (M) & ASOS Petite Floral Pants (12)

Shall not comment much on the overworn Ruched Sleeved Top from Zara. Please buy the pants! The prints are really lovely and colourful! You will definitely like it if you love colours like me! Fit slightly runs big and you may choose to size down if you are confident. Take note that length ends at ankle, not sole.

Her Velvet Vase Floral Denim Bustier Dress in Light Blue (L)

An old piece from HVV. Lost weight hence this piece isn't as fitting as before! Good for a casual day out!

Aaaah, overdose from OFTDs yet? Hahaha! Thanks for checking back every other day, y'all!

Till the next! :)

Tex & Mel Solemnisation - 25th January 2013

The day is here! Woohoo!!

After many trials and tribulations (haha, are you still playing Phoenix Wright from Nintendo DS Lite?), Tex and I finally got married. It's been a tough year since he proposed to me. Once I read it somewhere that, the year which you prepare for your wedding, you will find out about your partner more than you ever did during the course of your courtship. I think it's very true.

We've had our happy times and fights but we are so glad we went through every single one of it and came out stronger. There was a period when times were really rocky but looking back, every situation was a test put to us. There's no pass or fail, just lessons to learn from. And we thank everyone who have heard our sorrows, happiness, complaints, excitement.

Thank you all who dropped me notes and emails to tell me to jiayou! :)

My day started at 5:00AM. Woke up, took a quick shower and started my make-up! Yes! Very impressed with Kate Middleton doing her own make-up on her wedding day so Tex thought I could probably do my own make-up too. Challenge accepted! Save money number one!

So while I was doing my make-up, my cousin arrived at my house. He was also my hairstylist. Hahahaha, I can do many things on my own, but styling my hair is not one of them. When it comes to hairstyling my hair, I'd rather pay someone to do it! Not to mention, my cousin did it for me for free! Save money number two! Yep, he's a hairstylist. :)

Cuzzie's kachang!

Requested for a really simple bun-up hairdo

Tex came to pick me up and off we go! Handed me a red gerbera. Love his small little heartwarming gestures like that.

贴心之举

With the boutonniere I made for him.

Also, I made my own bouquet as I am a big lover of pearl embellishments. I think pearls exude a classy feel that many seem to think would suit only matured ladies. I beg to differ. :)

The bouquet took me about three weeks to finish, which I figure could be shorter because I took my own sweet time to do, clocking about perhaps one hour a day? All pearls used are Swarovski pearls and blings and boy, are they not cheap!

Handmade pearl bouquet

Tex's colleagues were lovely enough to buy flowers and vines from the florists to help us decorate the venue! I must say flowers really do make a whole lot of difference to a decoration!

With my best best best friends!

Also made a small bouquet for Xylia!



With his best best best friends!

My parents!

His parents!

With my sister, brother-in-law, Xylia, Xarius and Cuzzie!

Thank you for the hairdo!

Do we look alike? Okay, I know, she more photogenic hahaha!

With my new family :)

Tex's colleagues also broke apart our invitation card to them and churned up an awesome card!!! They are really goddamn creative!

His new family :)

Then it was 9:00AM! Jasper, our timekeeper has spoken! Hahahaha!

Taking a deep breath.

Looking perplexed hahahaha!

Our solemniser

This is Tex's boss, who is also our solemniser! He has very kindly agreed to officiate our marriage, in his office, no less. Hahahaha!




We didn't get matching wedding bands as we felt that it was really unnecessary. Besides, I do not like wearing too many rings on my fingers. I feel that with my engagement ring as my wedding ring, it is more meaningful for me to just wear this one and only one. :)

After ring exchange, it would be time to read our vows. Tex whipped out his.. A3-sized paper with his vows on it, wtf.

He mentioned my toothy grin. Here it is!

Here comes 9th August 1965 moment. Hahaha!!!

礼成！ Hwaiting!! Why did I look stoned? LOL

Sneaky grins from us hurhurhur.

Legal. :D

Our ringbox

Ello cute Leanne!!

阿嬷!!

14 years and counting. The girls that I can always, always fall back on.

Thorn among the roses.

BESTIE.

With Tex's colleagues!

Cass and Aloy! My two wonderful photographers!

Special shout-out to Cass who is (now, was) my colleague and is also a freelance wedding photographer! Her boyfriend (now, fiancé) also takes wedding videos and they are a tag-team! Really blessed to have met her and become buddies at work! Now that she has left, my work has become even more boring than ever!

:)))

Men.

Thanks Leanne, you have made it to our first family shoot! LOL

Stephie our capable mum!

With the most giving girl ever.

Wow that was quite a bit of photos, haha. Am too lazy now but I'll be posting photos from the brunch in the later posts! Thinking back, I'm so glad we didn't take the easy way out to prepare for our solemnisation - this definitely turned out the way we liked and wanted it. :)

Shall end with an excerpt from my vows:

"The world may toss us around but I commit to stand by you, push you towards your dreams, defend you in public and respect you even when no one is looking."