life is precious, don't waste it

Woke up this morning to another set of shocking news. Last week, it was that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split up. Today, it's knowing that Amy Winehouse is dead. I personally am not a fan of hers, but I know who she is. And how she lived her life was such a waste. We only get one life, one chance. And she chose to spend hers with endless drinking and partying and getting hooked on drugs. Where's the essence in that? 

Things like these are just wake up calls for all of us. What is more important in life - having a good time and living recklessly or being smart and living for God? We all know what Amy chose. 

Lovely Sunday everyone ♥

Top-H&M; skirt-from my cousin

look at me, i'm 23

The title of my post is from Plumb's song, Real. The lyrics just popped out of my head while I was thinking of album titles and it's a very appropriate title too, if I do say so myself. :) 

Wore this to my 2nd birthday celebration, with high school friends this time. :) I always have separate parties for different sets of friends because it's just less complicated that way. You can focus your attention on your friends without thinking that the other friends will feel left out. :)

But oh my, it rained sooooooo hard yesterday that it was flooding everywhere!!! I thought I would have to cancel the dinner that day since there was heavy traffic everywhere and people couldn't seem to get from point A to B in less than 30 minutes! But good thing it stopped just in time!!

 I had a great time with my girls. We haven't been together in soooo long that it felt so good to be able to get back together. :)

Top-Niche; Shoes-Zara

the early birds!

decorating my cake

ta-da! finished product

happy birthday to me! :)

Today is my 23rd birthday, and I must say, it feels like a rather ordinary day. Well, except for the facebook flood of course :) I don't feel older, I guess it's all in the number. :)

Nothing special really, but I got roses from the people at the office. That was so sweet! I always want surprises though whenever there's a special occasion. Heck, I even crave for it! Whether it's Valentines Day, my birthday or even Christmas Day, I always hope for a surprise. Even if I get disappointed in the end I still keep hoping. Hopeless romantic, I am :)

I'll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow though with my friends, so I will leave you with Sunday's outfit ;)

Top-Forever21; Shorts-Topshop; Sandals-Aldo

Bracelet & ring - Aldo; Clutch - Topshop

almost birthday :)

Spent the weekend over at Elizabeth Hotel. I must say, the room was big and they had a queen and a single sized bed in the room! 5 people could even sleep there! Cam and I decided to do a little bit of exploring first since we didn't have anything else to do!

Crop top-H&M; shorts-H&M; 

On to the night!

We couldn't leave the hotel without taking a picture with the backdrop first! ;)

Top-Topshop; Dress used as skirt-Topshop; Purse-Topshop; Shoes-Charles & Keith

We ate Korean food for dinner, although I forgot to take pictures during dinner! But that dinner reminded me of my Beijing days when I would always eat Korean food - especially samgyopsal! Aaahhh.. I should eat korean food more often :) Headed to Pier one after dinner and just hung out :)

beauty day

Yesterday I had some down time at the mall and decided to go and buy some stuff, treat myself to a little beauty day :) My birthday is coming up really soon and this weekend I'll be celebrating it with my friends so I thought, why not spruce it up with a new nail polish color?;) 

Got 2 bottles from Face Shop and also got 1 from Rustans. I figured, why not give the more expensive one a shot? ;) 

Essie-Cabi-O-Lait ; Face shop RD302 and GR503 

Smashbox brush # 16

This brush actually costs more than the blush on itself! Why do they make brushes so expensive??

Nars blush in Desire

Makeup makes me happy :) I love how something small can make you feel pretty instantly. ;)

best blog award

Seriously, I was so shocked to find out that I was part of Ana's choice for the best blog award. So sweet :)

So, 7 random things about myself: 

1. I am not athletic. I don't enjoy sports or the great outdoors. At all. 

2. I am a hopeless romantic! I love watching sappy movies with happy endings and I always get that tingly feeling after watching. Like there's still hope that happy ever after exists. :)

3. I dance and sing to the songs when I'm driving. 

4. I don't know how to whistle.

5. I've never learned to ride a bike.

6. I'm scared of roller coasters.

7. I get so annoyed when my clothes are not in their proper positions! OC much. haha

Answer the following questions:

Your favorite color - blue

Your favorite song - Girl on TV by LFO

Favorite dessert - crepes! 

What pisses you off - people who can't decide on anything, letting me decide for them. so annoying.

When you're upset, you - vent on facebook, twitter or to a close friend. but mostly I just talk to God 

Your favorite pet - not really a pet person. :)

Biggest fear - that I won't be able to see my loved ones in heaven

Best feature - I think my full lips. haha

Everyday attitude - normal, I try to make the most of my day as if it were my last

What is perfection - perfection is being the best you can be!

Guilty pleasure - guilty pleasure is randomly buying something even if I may or may not need it

Passing this on to:

Happy Cache

The Stylish Seeker

Miss Enthusiast

Angela's Wardrobe

Parade of Dresses

The Apples of my Eye

Pineapple Monsters

Her Soliloquies

The Adventures of G

:)

neon lights

The song "Neon Lights" by Natasha Bedingfield has been stuck in my head for a while and I really love the message of the song! It reminds me of first love, romance and maybe something long term :) 

Last night we headed out for a buffet dinner again! I had a lot of fun last night talking to our family friends who are all about 7 years younger or below! haha. I feel so old, but I'm glad I was still able to jam with these kids :)

I wasn't able to take a photo of my outfit, but I took photos of my sister ;) (everything she's wearing is from my closet anyway!)

spanish themed buffet!

salmon head - so GOOD!

TODAY

Felt a touch girly today and brought out the skirt which I bought 2 weeks ago and curled my hair ;) I'm using my mom's Louis Vuitton because she doesn't like it. At first I didn't like it either but I think I'm starting to have a soft spot for the bag. What do you guys think about the bag? :)

top-f21; skirt-promod; belt-topshop

necklace-Beijing market

Neon Lights - Natasha Bedingfield

Everyday theres a thousand things
that somehow pass us by
Go cut through the noise
So you can know what love sounds like
I'm comin' to your frequency
To 106 point me
So there's no
Distractions

Take a breath
Take it in
Love has no expiration date
My heart will always beat for you 
At a constant rate
It will outlast everything
You think is set is stone
It goes on and on and on and on,
On and on and on and on...

Spastic like
Neon Lights
Can you feel my love?
Loud and clear
Pulls you near
Can you feel my love

We got all the memories
So much more we can see
Better than our first kiss
Snow falling at Christmas
Like sleeping in on Sunday
Laughter we never faked
Bob Marley in Summer
One love for each other

Oh it feels like...

Fireflies
Day and night
Can you feel my love?

Everyone is looking for a special connection
But its like your compass points
A million directions
Do you need me to buy you
A telescope so you can see
How good
This could be

Spastic like
Neon Lights
Can you feel my love?
Loud and clear
Pulls you near
Can you feel me love?

Oh!

We got all the memories
So much more we can see
Better than our first kiss
Snow falling at Christmas
Like sleeping in on Sunday
Laughter we never faked
Bob Marley in Summer
One love for each other

Oh it feels like...

Fireflies
Day and night
Can you feel my love?
(Can you feel it?)

And I'll wait for you
As long as it takes
Until I get through
And it hits you right in the face

Can you feel my lo-o-ove?
Can you feel my love?

We got all the memories
So much more we can see
Better than our first kiss
Snow falling at Christmas
Like sleeping in on Sunday
Laughter we never faked
Bob Marley in Summer
One love for each other

Oh it feels like...

(One love for each other...)

Spastic like
Neon Lights
Can you feel my love?

Fireflies
Day and night
Can you feel my love???

Trouser crazy

I've been so into trousers lately that I want to get them in every color I can find! So far I've got around 5 of them, and I want more! Hahaha :)

Top-Zara; Trousers-Topshop; Shoes-Pull & Bear; Necklace-from my grandma

All of the lights

Felt very business-y today and I wanted to wear my new trousers, so I went all the way with the look :)

Bag from Mom; Necklace-H&M; Ring-Mango

Blazer-Niche; Trousers-Zoo; Shoes-Renegade Folk

Off to watch Transformers tonight! I'm hoping for it to be really good! ;) It's raining really hard right now and I'm so glad I wore a blazer. Enjoy lovelies!