Tomato Tights

On that day when we did this photo shoot I was trying to minimise what I brought to the set and just mix and match the things that I've got. The difference between this look and the one on the previous post is only the sweater and hat and voila! A complete new look. That is why I love playing dress-up because even one item can change the outfit. Still using pastels though, because it never gets old!

Shirt - H&M

Sweater - American Apparel

Blazer - Zara

Tights - New Look

Socks - Primark

Shoes - ASOS

Hat - Unbranded

Photographed by Fitria Tjandra

Shake It Off

Shirt - H&M

Blazer & skirt - Zara

Tights - New Look

Socks - Primark

Shoes - ASOS

Photographed by Fitria Tjandra

'Til next post!

Sanctuary

Counting down the days to the day when I was about to head back home was not a good feeling. I was haunted by many things such as physical work (sorting, packing, shipping) and the emotional roller coaster leaving the place I truly love, the place I'd say is my sanctuary. London is my sanctuary.

I had to throw away many stuff of mine when sorting them out because obviously I cannot bring everything home, even then I thought I should've thrown more stuff. But since I am a hoarder, throwing my belongings away is very hard because I get attached to them. Things that have served me for maybe one, two, or even four years straight. So to just abandon them, it was just terrible. Just like leaving London, where a big mark had been signed across my heart since Day 1 I stepped into that city to study.

Shirt - Cotton Ink

Blazer & coat - Zara

Necklace - From Singapore

Trousers - Major Minor

Socks - Sox Galeri

Shoes - ASOS

Bag - Cupcake

Bracelet - New Look

Photographed by Fitria Tjandra

Speaking of throwing stuff away, I had to throw this bag away too because the both sides of the bottom bit were ripped without me noticing at first. I was heart broken because this bag was love at first sight (as well as my other Cupcake bags). I thought I could fix it if I bring it home, but maybe it was a sign that I shouldn't bring everything that I want or else my shipping boxes can accumulate to 20. So, farewell not only to my Converse, but also my favourite backpack :(

'Til next post!

Paris, France

When I first went to Paris years ago, I didn't like it. I felt unsafe walking around the city. But something's changed during my second visit to this capital of romance. Maybe because I've been living in London for three years that I got used to living as a pedestrian, or using the public transports--although if I compare London to Paris, I'd still choose London without a doubt, and I can say myself that London is much safer than Paris. However, I kind of fell in love with Paris, in a way I can imagine myself living there and actually had the desire to live there! I mean, of all the cities I've visited, I still think Paris is one of the most beautiful ones, really! Every corner is just so elegant and the language just adds some points, loads in fact.

So on the first day, we just walked in Champs Elysées because there was a market full of delicious food like crepes and churros. Then we, as a group, separated. My friend and I basically went very touristy again; we went to Arc de Triomphe, Galeries Lafayette, tried a cafe that served an amazing dessert--is it just me or pastries and desserts in Paris are to die for?--met up with the rest of the group again for dinner. I still remember I ate escargot, an unimportant detail but can't help to put it in whilst my memory is still intact to that day. Who knows, maybe when I'm 50 years old I look at this blog again and reread the whole thing and reminisce that one night in Paris I ate escargot! I should stop being a nerd.

Me with the most cliché poses with Louvre!

Sweater & trousers - Tommy Hilfiger

Bag - Phillip Lim

Boots - Clarks

Coat - Zara

'Til next post!