The Piquancy of Musings

:(

2008-04-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

It's been two months, so of course I only post when it's something important. This has been the worst day ever!!!! I would just like to say that I hate American Idol now and I will never ever ever watch it again and this is the worst mistake ever ever ever!!!!!! And I'm so sad and I have a huge headache from all the crying! Argh. I know this is probably incoherent and all over the place but I'm too upset to care about that! Anyway if you did not know Michael was eliminated this week and it's just so very wrong. I so believe in the conspiracy that he didn't want to conform to what AI was trying to make him, therefore they needed to get rid of him. It's okay. You're a rock and soul star and I love you! sniff. Okay I will admit I wasn't so ecstatic at the screeching bit but he still sang it well. Plus I always love the songs he chooses. I really hope he gets a record soon.

I did get cheered up a lil bit when my sister brought me a sample of the new Chloe perfume from Singapore. Mm it smells nice and I might buy it considering the US dollar has seriously depreciated! 1.3! Okay before I collapse into another fit I'm gonna go bake some cupcakes. But the cupcake website isn't working!:'( And I had the recipe on my pendrive but I lost it TODAY!

WHY GOD WHY?!!!!!!

(P.S Yes I realise how whiny I am...)

3 down; 2 to go.

2008-02-23T17:20:00.000-08:00

I don't know if this has been brought to anyone's attention, but the Oscars are on Monday morning! And whew, fortunately there's a public holiday which means I don't have to fake being sick like last year... (I should have gotten an Oscar myself...).

Anyway, as usual, I'm gearing up but trying to watch all the Academy Awards - involved movies, but namely the Best Picture nominees. Out of the five, I've only had the fortune to watch three; Atonement, NCFOM and Juno.

1. Atonement
This film simply put, is beautiful. So far I've only read about a third of the book, but the movie proves to be a faithful adaptation. I have to say that the acting on James McAvoy and Romola Garai was particularly impressive. Thank god Keira didn't get nominated cause she was mediocre at best, Saoirse ditto. But what really captured me was the story itself, there was good play on the themes of black and white and grey areas, character development was done perfectly and Dario Marianelli does a wonderful job with the score. (For those who have seen this movie, I still wasn't entirely convinced that Briony had atoned for what she had done yet, but I think that provides a certain cachet, the fact that she still hadn't changed from her teenage years.) Just watch it, it's love and drama, set in the 30's (!!!), blends a lot of moral questions and dilemmas, and is just a masterpiece.

2. No Country For Old Men
Rolling on to the next film, the Coen brother's latest concoction. Well this movie will definitely grab the little gold man come Sunday night. I'll admit it's probably way more complex than my callow mind can comprehend but nonetheless I still think it's a tremendous work of art. I suggest though that you watch this with good subtitles, as I was too eager and didn't wait for a good copy, leaving me with crappy subtitles and trying in vain to capture what they say in that damn Southern accent. But the star of this film has to be Javier Bardem. Just thinking about him gives me the chills. He probably should win an Oscar just for that awesome haircut. This movie is really, really, intense. Half the time I had to hide behind my hands.

3. Juno

How this movie got nominated for an Oscar, baffles me. (Then again the Academy did honor Crash, so go figure.) This flick is sweet, and cute at best. It's one of those movies that try to lift your mood when you're down in the dumps, but I don't understand all the attention and revering that has been lavished onto it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not slamming on 'quirky, indie' movies, I thought that The Science of Sleep was a charming picture. But I suppose that this film's purpose is not to be hailed as a masterpiece and snag 8 golden boys. It's a nice movie, the writing was funny, although a bit contrived and I've seen better jibes than those. But, the music was very apt, and the scene at the end was just perfect, with the singing and the track team running past them.

Whewwwww! Now, I'm gonna go watch Eastern Promises, Michael Clayton, American Gangster... How am I supposed to finish my add maths?

bubblin'.

2008-02-21T04:18:00.000-08:00

Ooh wow, two posts in one day for me. I need these sudden posts to compensate for my absence. hahaha. But i need to mention a few things.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NISA!
hope we'll stay midgets or have sudden bursts of height in the next year or so.

I'm going to get jiggy with it at G's this saturday, go to her for details guys! Heading over to Jon's place too! :) BGIC is soon. girls and boys, time to get all your formal outfits out! Aww.. Jon's going to miri during BGIC, good luck to you guys! I've already planned to have Chloe and Gaby as my personal note senders. Candy for us first! Frivolous notes will be my new companion. :) Jon, get your butt back from Miri sooner. Hahaha. It could be cool to send to a helper instead of a delegate. Now hurry up and finish your work, I need to tell you something! :O

going chloe-crazy

2008-02-21T01:53:00.000-08:00

I was just looking at the See by Chloe Spring collection they have on their site.
I have never loved so many things and wanted so many things in my life.

It's love at first sight. I need to have these! Must must must have. If only I were a millionaire..

Short sleeved jacket with a silk skirt, casual and really cute

Silk top paired with high waisted large pleated pants with suspenders. I absolutely adore this look.

I like the hot pink sleeveless knitted waistcoat. Just not with those sunglasses, but maybe a high ponytail?

This cotton shirt and the white shorts looks good together.

I like this, but if I wore it, I'd look even more 'midget-ier'. :(

I probably cant wear this too, this is an asymetrical dress with the bow detail.

I love this look and the bright shorts with a plain white top.

and this embroidered silk dress, I like this one better than the other one you'll see.

printed cotton dress, bold prints are in fashion now.

I love this rainbow tee! It's so cute.

Hmm.. Ann might say this is 'so my style' but i like how the jacket wraps over each side. It looks good with the baggy pleated pants.

I LOVE this. If you looked at it from far, its simple but the blouse has got a nice fringe detail to add to it on the front, and it evens out the masculinity of the pleated pants.

this is a bit country girl but I just realised its a checkered dress with a sleeveless blouse inside with frilled sleeves. It would look adorable on a little kid, in their size though.

And another silk embroidered dress.

I know these are all pretty simple looking but when you pair it together nicely with other clothese, they look quite nice. Anyhoooots, I've yet to look for more clothes I like, I cant wait to throw my fugly uniform in the trashcan. Plus, I need an idea of what I want to buy again in the mid term break. :) Kay Ellll babeh!

leaves are falling down.

2008-02-20T01:08:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAYMAY!
Brunei misses you, Yoyo misses you!

like I was saying about the fall 08 collections. So far, no collection has done miracles for me but I do have favourites. I love the BCBG Max Azria, it's so gorgeous and the silhouette that it reveals is perfect, without showing a lot of skin and still showing your curves. I think all of the looks have at least one thing in common; one of these things is the brown leather or wool belt that cinches at the waist. It's so feminine. I love the coats of the Burberry collection but I have to say, the whole jewelled/sequined/feathered necklace did nothing for me. It looks alright on some of the looks, but most of the time it just looks tacky. I do realise that this is a designer brand but tacky is tacky. Here are just what I mean,

Like I also said to Aaron or Amirah, it looks like something that some Ah-sam would wear, some old lady. Maybe it's just the pictures but these look unreal and even if they are real, it's like something that is another version of 'Bling'. Doesnt work for me, sorry!

Down here though, I love this ruffled dress from BCBG. It looks gorgeous. Below that again, are just some of my favourites from BCBG. This collection is just one of the very few that have caught my attention. :)

Another collection is the one by Jason Wu. I'll just show some pieces here too.

Feast your eyes on THAT. Have fun kiddos. :D

wins and losses.

2008-02-19T02:11:00.000-08:00

So I went to singapore this weekend, which means i'm not so busy with sports and work. I'm finally posting! I went to singapore in search of a nice oversized clutch for BGIC, instead of the typical big patent totes (which i'm not saying i dont like). I was looking for a.. simple, bright coloured one to contrast with the monochrome theme i'm wearing. But over there, I was disappointed. I didnt even see one. I saw a clutch in Mango, but it was a) not big enough and b) just plain black and c) the details of it weren't that nice. I had a list of the colours I was looking for, for the clothes i wanted to buy, but I have to say; singapore, you failed me this time. But the shoes there were cheap! They weren't all bad as well, we went to Bugis Street one day and it was $12 for a pair and $20 for two pairs. So obviously, most of us went for the two pairs or just the one sharing the price with another. Mine was a teal pair with two straps across the front of your foot.

Anyway, I'm not gonna talk about clothes or fashion today, since this blog isnt only about fashion and related topics. Animal Cruelty. Today, we found a cat with a string tied around it's neck, it was hung down a drain helplessly suffocating there. It looked quite young considering it's size. It nearly died there, until a neighbour of ours found it while walking their dogs and the driver immediately took it to the vets. how could someone do that? If you were to even abandon your pet, dont kill it! thats so barbaric. how could someone just walk away having attempted to leave an animal to slowly die.. don't they have the fucking heart to at least give it a nice home at another family's house? I hope the poor cat's okay..

I heard another story from Ms Tassone, in Canada, there were these fully grown men that used little baby ducklings as golf balls. that is actually the most disgusting thing that i've ever heard someone do. they're so innocent and just so cute! how dare they kill them by whacking them with rock-hard metal clubs, breaking their tiny fragile bones and just slaughtering them.

Look at the cats all cramped in one tiny little cage, how are they supposed to survive in that sort of space? Imagine all the diseases that could be passed from cat to cat. And imagine you living in some sort of metal barrell, chained up. I swear, some people just think animals are like objects. they treat them like they mean nothing to the world. god, they're just like every single one of us. treat them right people.

Fillers

2008-02-18T23:18:00.000-08:00

As an onlooker has kindly reminded me that this blog is "dead", here's a cheap tactic to liven it up. Videos! Yay.

Here's Henry Cavill looking gorgeous as always! Sigh, why couldn't HE have been chosen as James Bond?

And two days late, but HAPPY 16th to Jasmine! And here's a video post for her, as she has recently joined the Twilight cult. Now all we do in Physics is moan about how WE don't have an Edward Cullen. :( Gaspard <333333333 :)

Pick-Me-Upper

2008-02-12T23:40:00.001-08:00

What with reports being let out today and all my English coursework due this Friday, I can't help but feel a little bummed. So to spread some good cheer around, here are some pretty photos.

Ahh, my two favorite actresses together! What a delight. It's so refreshing to see talented AND intelligent actresses like themselves once in a while. Plus, they also got along really well on set, disputing those urban legends that famous actresses are unable to retract claws. Well, the stupid trashy ones can't I suppose. Anyway I'm so sssssstoked to see The Other Boleyn Girl. Them + Eric Bana + Medieval England = chick flick!

And here's a picture of the ever fabulous Chloë Sevigny (right). I love the ruffled dress and the mini cloche hat. I don't have the exact same taste as her, but you can't deny her style is unparalleled.

Okay, I'm about as cheered up as I could possibly be. Now, let me return to writing about Reaganomics.

From one hopemonger, to another.

2008-02-11T00:24:00.000-08:00

I realise that this blog is laden with the most trivial stuff so just to balance it out, something weighty for you!

Ok, I know that the US election doesn't really concern us... non-Americans, but that's not to say that the outcome of presidency won't have effects on us. So if you have a minute or two, take some time to sign this petition!

BTW - I know Mr Klein says that the US is not ready for a black man but I'd be so relieved if Obama becomes president. But at least I hope he wins primaries. I read somewhere that if he does, people not belonging to parties will gravitate towards him than McCain, whereas if Hillary Clinton wins, then McCain will become president. And he's just another warmonger!!!! Plus, it's so fun to watch Obama's speeches.

The Downfall

2008-02-09T22:37:00.000-08:00

I used to really, really, adore Marc Jacobs. I used to think he was an intrepid visionary, not afraid of venturing into uncharted waters. But lately, to put it bluntly, I'm so sick of him. Even saying the name Marc Jacobs sounds so sickly. And I can't put all the blame on him, (though his latest collections have been so uninspiring) but his brand is sooooo over-exposed and ubiquitous. Nowadays people seem to just want to talk about it to get into the cool scene, and unfortunately, it really has tarnished his brand image.

It seems that celebrities eager to shamelessly hail themselves as fashion icons use him as their fastest way to style stardom. Well, ultimately, that just makes me lose respect for him. All the high fashion, all the class, all the fabulousity, all gone. Why couldn't you have just stayed with Sofia?!?!?! Not saying though that there aren't still die hard fans of Marc out there, I'm pretty sure there are still millions, considering how commercial it's gone!

Present accolades of mine, ie Christopher Bailey, Francisco Costa, I hope you don't suffer similar fates, you know, since Marc is really a trendsetter.

Oh, and 'Kevin Federline' attending his fw08 show practically sealed the deal.

A little film noir for you.

2008-02-09T01:07:00.000-08:00

I admit it. I have an unhealthy obsession with anything old - fashioned. And lucky for me Vanity Fair has two ravishing spreads this month, one a reenactment of Alfred Hithcock's most famous movies (The Birds, Psycho) the second a classic 40's/50's whodunnit. Both feature a rainbow of actors and actresses, some who fit the classic vixen bill perfectly (ie Scarlett as Grace Kelly in Rear Window!) and some not so, (ie Jessica Biel, NO woman was that muscular back then...)

Anyway feast your eyes on the second spread here. I have to say that the clothes are just to die for, I definitely got my dose of trilbys (they can only be justified in these surroundings), double breasted coat and high waists. And don't expect anything less than crimson lips, Veronica Lake hair, and gowns with exquisite 30's draping.

I can't leave without extolling the fabulous Annie Leibovitz! Keep up the great work! Eventually Anna Wintour will realise what a bore she is.

Aren't you so in the mood for a Bogey and Bacall?

Eyesore of the Week

2008-01-31T21:30:00.000-08:00

I know there's a (sadly) large part of the general populace that consider skinny jeans + converses the best thing in the world since sliced bread, but please to god, I will laugh like there's no tomorrow if I see anyone wearing this:

Contrary to popular belief, washing your eyes with acid isn't that detrimental.

Nicky, how I miss you.

2008-01-31T03:59:00.000-08:00

This is old news, but I was watching the Chanel Mademoiselle ads again (the one with Keira Knightley) and was just so crestfallen watching it. It was such a huge disappointment. I tried in vain to console myself, and did successfully by watching the old Baz Lurhmann with the ravishing Nicole Kidman! Don't get me wrong, I think Keira Knightley is pretty too, (i mean if she tried eating at least once a day, she'd be much more pleasing to the eye)

But she does not, in any way, embody the class and elegance of Chanel! Watching the video, I just can't believe it when she's walking down, with her graceful and warm persona. In real life she'd probably be giving the finger and cursing. So I HATE this ad. I don't care if it's Joe Wright. (God he loves her so much). Oh, and thank you Joss Stone for ruining a perfectly good Nat King Cole classic. I can understand what they're trying to do though. The whole young and classic stylish modern woman was the main target audience, but I still don't like it.

The Nicole Kidman one is... heavenly. It's perfect. The music, cinematography, story, god I love it so much. I am very lame and this serves as a pre-empted proclaim about what I am, going to say, but I did cry when I watched it once. Clair de Lune is so pretty! And they're on top of a building in Paree on a Chanel sign. Oh. There goes my heart.

Another one, though short, is the short one with Vanessa Paradis. This is really cool and sexy! I love her, she's such a vixen! This is very le francais and the nod to Gabrielle Bonheur's iconic suits at the end is the finishing touch.

SAG-ing the Red Carpet 2008

2008-01-28T02:07:00.000-08:00

Amidst my disastrous efforts to complete my drama coursework for Friday (!) I decided to take a little breather and visit my old friend the blog. Ah, you seem so forlorn these days.

So the SAG Awards were last night (this morning) and oh finally a healthy does of dresses on the red carpet. I wasn't particularly floored by any dresses but above were the ones I really liked. Top prize goes to Amanda Bynes who's ditched her skanky minidresses and donned a stunning jewel toned Marchesa dress. Akin to Kate Hudson's gown, I'm not usually one for the Bohemian look, but they look gorgeous.

Grey was a popular choice for the carpet, and Marion Cotillard carries it off best with her dove Nina Ricci. The contrast between the corset and the flowing ethereal chiffon layers of the skirt is breahtaking! Though usually I hate matchy-matchy I don't mind monochrome looks like Michelle Pfeiffer. I don't care if you show me her birth certificate but I cannot believe she is 50! Lastly, albeit a lack of makeup, Marcia Cross does look divine in that colour!

These looks... hmm... so-so. Becki Newton's dress is pretty in it's style. Look at the cutting of the layers and how they drape over each other so softly. But the colour is pretty blah. I'm so undecided for America Ferrera's Marchesa dress. Nice colour, pretty lace. But I can't help but feel that there is TOO much lace and the brooch on her shoulder gives it a gawdy finish. Cate Blanchett, stylish as per usual, but not that wowed.

Olivia Wilde's dress was nice with the pleating, the halter and the toning at the end. For Vanessa, the yellow on red carpet is beginning to pall on me. It was a hit in 07 but... move on, let it go. And Angie... oh no! I've neveeeeer liked Ombre despite the numerous occasions I encountered it on the FW07 Runway (yes I mean you Miuccia!). The draping of the neckline is pretty though.

There are some dresses that are so horrifically mind-boggling but I'll be easy and just show you the nice ones. :)

Who do you think looked best?

Facebook Off?

2008-01-26T23:33:00.000-08:00

After reading this, I came pretty close to canceling my account.

mobiles, prams, diapers, babies!

2008-01-24T01:24:00.000-08:00

Celebrity babies!

Late Heath Ledger and his 2year old daughter Matilda Rose, its sad how she wont get to know her amazing father. Christian Bale and his also 2 year old daughter Emmaline looking cute in her aviator-style shades. Obviously Sean Preston and Jayden James, sons of Britney Spears and ex-husband Kevin Federline. Still being fought over for custody. There's baby Kingston, Gwen Stefani's little son who looks so cute in the picture below next to the picture of Suri Cruise, TomKat's gorgeous nearly two year old girl, both wearing burberry checks. If only we have A-list moms and dads, then we'd be wearing Little Marc, Burberry like these two, Baby Guess etc. How lucky are these little bundles, born into the luxurious life of the stars.

But still in my opinion, the number 1 most fabulous baby is Suri Cruise! She's gorgeous! She has definitely inherited her parents' goodlooking genes. Her hair is cut like her mom's, in the twenties short bob but we still cant really tell if baby Suri looks more like her dad or her mom. Her lovely blue eyes just contrast with her always-soft-looking brown hair. She's always looking very chic and stylish whether she strolls around the streets or wandering around with mom. Or dad.

Ooh and by the way! if you didnt know, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie just had a baby girl called Harlow Winter Kate Madden on the 11th of January 08. Paris Hilton says "I've sent her all these presents. I'm going to spoil her!". Also a few hours later, Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman have a new baby boy on the 12th of January. Azim's birthday! But anyway, he's called Max Liron Bratman. Aww, I cant wait to see their gorgeous to-be outfits their famous parents dress them in!

a series of unfortunate events?

2008-01-23T01:24:00.001-08:00

It's really sad and a little strange that quite a few young (not that young) stars are dying of overdoses. Like in the post just now, Heath Ledger. And to add on to that, last week, 25year old Brad Renfro. He was already rising in the big screen, and this happens. He lived with his granmother, so he says he's always been the "man of the house". R.I.P. Brad Renfro.

R.I.P

2008-01-23T01:24:00.000-08:00

an enormous loss for hollywood.

Heath Ledger has just passed away yesterday in his NYC apartment at the young age of 28.

The phenomenal actor died of an overdose, leaving his two-year old daughter, Matilda Rose, in this world. whether it's suicide or accidental overdose, we dont know yet. He had recently split up with ex-fiance Michelle Williams in the september of 2007, and was then dating model Gemma Ward.

It's so sad and painful to think that we'll never see Heath Ledger amazingly act in more movies.

Casanova, The Dark Knight (that's finished already), Brokeback Mountain, A Knight's Tale etc.

I'm in slight shock when I read more about his death, especially this article that said "Around 6:30 p.m., city workers rolled Mr. Ledger’s body, in a black body bag on a stretcher, out of the building."

He's really gone..

Top Left: (L-R) Richard Gere, Todd Haynes and Heath Ledger in the premiere of "I'm Not There". Bottom Left & Middle: Heath Ledger in his smooth role in Casanova. Bottom Right is his role in The Dark Knight as the Joker.

R.I.P Heath Ledger. ♥

"Even you Mrs Lovett, even I"

2008-01-18T06:09:00.000-08:00

Okay, yay, they did show Sweeney Todd! And thank god! It was simply... amazing!

I love musicals. I love Johnny Depp. I love Tim Burton. And I love this movie! Wait what goes beyond love? Never mind. Of course it's also Stephen Sondheim so one should expect nothing short of brilliant. The casting was perfect, and every single second of the play had me raptly attentive. From the outset I knew the film is gonna be - to borrow a phrase - legendary! Urghhhhhh when will the soundtrack come out on gomusic?

The cinematography was breathtaking, and classic Tim Burton - a perfect blend of a macabre palette and vivid colours redolent of his cartoon-esque pictures Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Big Fish. Well those are the trivial matters in comparison to the plot and writing and music! I'm not so good with reviews so I won't bother. Just get a ticket, sit down, throw away any popcorn or drinks that you have bought, and surrender to the stylized and invigorating masterpiece... that is Sweeney Todd.

Sidenote: if you think Johnny couldn't get any sexier, well he totally raises up the ante. Just think, you can have him sing to you 24/7.

I'm a busy bee.

2008-01-15T05:05:00.001-08:00

No I haven't forgotten about this blog! Not that I'd blame you for speculating so after my previous attempts of blogs which I ultimately abandoned. I've been very occupied with trying to avoid studying but I will start blogging soon with something more substantial than this!

Anyway, how unfortunate that the Golden Globes were cancelled this month! Those writers better start working; how am I suppose to survive without my Oscar and Emmy doses of gown dissecting and bitching and ga-gaing?!

http://www.goldenglobes.org/nominations/

Congrats to Atonement and Sweeney Todd for picking up all those little golden people! And of course Johnny who snagged Best Actor for a Musical or Comedy! My heart goes out to James who did not win Best Actor in a Drama, which isn't to say Daniel Day Lewis didn't deserve it!

Wow. I posted without pictures.

fashion police needed.

2008-01-13T05:00:00.000-08:00

So Jia min and I went out today, and after a while we started going around into shops trying to find some dresses to play around with and try on. I swear, in all the shops we went to, all the dresses were so disappointing, some were hideous. I thought I'd be positive and think "I'm sure Brunei will have at least one or two decent dresses" but after what I've seen today, I've totally given up on the fashion sense here.

There were complete clashes of colour, tacky sequins sewn onto the wrong places, unnecessary ruffles here and there, extra material hanging here and there that made dresses look even worse, way-too-bright and burst of blinding coloured print, waist bands that ruined dresses that had potential. these just added to the fact that the material for 98% of all the dresses we saw, was atrocious, the material was horrible.

Even the two dresses we tried, we had to force ourselves to pick two otherwise the whole point of playing around and trying on for fun was defeated. we went into "Butik Eileen Chen", and were flipping through the dresses in hope to find ONE decent-looking one, and then we heard a strangely familiar voice right behind us. i hear jia min hissing out my name and i look to my left and her face is half in shock, half in amusement. So I look around to see what she's on about, then i see a familiar head. Black wavy-ish hair, strange accent.. Ms Then was a foot away from us asking the sales assistant.. "I want something plaaaeeennn and simpeel to wear for work" So we burst out laughing and run outside. HAHA. Anyway, saw Mr and Mrs Hollis and they gave us weird looks cause we were meant to be at home studying. heh heh. Rebels.

I would've taken pictures of the 10 worst dresses of 13th January 08 showcased at the mall, but the idea just popped into my head an hour after I left.

okay. no more talking. back into study mode 8-)

big day for a small person. HAHA.

2008-01-13T04:38:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORGEOUS!
you've finally reached the age of 15 like the most of us!
i know you've obviously got some msgs and all that already cause of your (best, nicest, loveliest) friends. so you better eat more chocolate cake, eat some blueberry pie, gain a few pounds (hahahaah), go do some more shopping, travel the world, actually meet your "boyfriend" the gorgeous Gaspard, and then say hi to him for me.

now you're gonna throw a big party and invite me of course ;) heh heh. and you'll get amazing presents and show them to me so i can ask you if i can borrow them. HAHA. i really need to talk to you right now but have an amazing birthday today! xo

P.S. seriously, lets go shopping somewhere next summer.

Quando, quando, quando?

2008-01-12T04:08:00.000-08:00

I hate those lying bastards at the cineplex!

Months ago (well weeks perhaps) I checked this stupid un-updated false-hope giving website and was ecstatic to see that they were planning on releasing Sweeney Todd by the 3rd of January and other movies that I so badly wanted to see this month!!!

Guess what? It's the third and I see no sign of Sweeney Todd. Instead they're showing Cloverfield next week apparently (though that was not included in that stupid list).

I'm just so disappointed and crestfallen because my whole state of well being revolved around the 24th and 31st when I would be watching Atonement and the Kite Runner (respectively) and maybe covertly sneak in to watch 27 dresses too... (James Marsden is cute ok?)

This month showcases substantially good movies (There Will Be Blood, Gone Baby Gone, American Gangster) but I highly doubt they will show them though. If the story doesn't centre around giant robots saving the world or a foul mouthed idiot trying to bang the girl next door, don't expect on watching it. But if that's the case why do they even bother lying to us?! Eventually you will be exposed as the crappy-movie showing and incompetent cinema that you are. I shouldn't be so naive in the future.

when, when, when?

Hope I don't sound too harsh but I am so crushed cause I've been wanting to watch Kite Runner since like ever! I will retract all the savaging and maligning that I've done to the cinema if they show any of the good movies that I've previously mentioned.

Oh and happy 16th Zim!

What's "horrible and tacky and gross"?

2008-01-11T01:46:00.000-08:00

After the latest episode of Project Runway (guilty pleasure okay?!) I'm pretty sure I agree with Christian in saying that it's prom! I think I have been eternally traumatised after seeing the designers collaborate with teenagers to get their dream prom dress, thought its less of a dream and more of a nightmare... (watch out for spoilers!)

Taffeta, sequins and plastic jewelry. What more can a girl ask for?

The GoodActually these ones aren't so bad. The first one is a pretty colour, I like the draping of the 2nd dress though I think if it was more of a forest green it would have more impact (think Keira in Atonement). But the third dress is my favorite. The material doesn't look so cheap, the colour's pretty and the little rhinestones are a nice touch. Far right, this dress could have been nice too. Though it wasn't executed very well. Bit too high at the bust area. The materials horrible too.

The Bad

Well, I don't need to elaborate.

The Ugly

OMG I don't need to for this one either but just cause, I will. You may think I'm lying to you when I say the middle one won the challenge, well i think I'm lying too! Except I'm not! It looks like someone had accidentally spilled their breakfast cereal on her neckline. But the worst is definitely that brown one. It is the god of all atrocious prom dresses. You have the stiff underlining, the eyesore inducing colour (metallic brown bronze?!), the detailing and sequins... and if that wasn't bad enough LEOPARD PRINT SHOES!

I've never been to one so is the term "gorgeous prom dress" and oxymoron? It seems that the occasion calls for such a horrible dress. If you want to feast your eyes on more lovelies:

http://www.mybridaldreams.com/prom.html

Just to placate myself I created a little collection on dresses that could (should) be an alternative to the ones I featured above. I'm still learning how to use adobe btw! I thought that the ballroom near the sea looked really pretty!
Anyways the first dress is Bottega Veneta ss07. For the simple, minimalistic girl.

2nd is Marchesa ss08, an Indian inspired gown for an ethnic feel, but still prom-like and pretty.

The third look is a bit risky for prom, but for a boost of colour, this Lanvin ss08 is stunning!

From Ralph Lauren's ss08 collection, this shorter dress is fun with polka dots but still classy with a vintage My Fair Lady feel.

Lastly is Carolina Herrera and staying true to prom traditions there is the poufy skirt (but not TOO huge) and lace and just to add pink, there is the bow.

Or perhaps I shall just pop in that prom episode of the OC with Mischa in a Chanel gown and Greco-Roman flats.

This made my day.

2008-01-10T04:13:00.000-08:00

(Ensuing the last hatred laden HSM cast post...)
In an interview with Elle magazine, Jessica Alba who graces the cover of the February issue, tells the mag about her encounter with the boy in the pic (saying his names gives me the creeps!);

"He looks like a child with a lot of makeup."
"I was like, My God, you're just a little kid."

It's just funny cause I've always though the same thing. I understand in this day and age and especially the entertainment industry men are expected to wear makeup too. But really, no one should cake it on like he does. Tsk. In other magazine news, my Johnny is on the cover of Rolling Stones again! Thankfully, sans Keith Richard and Pirates getup (and buttons... )

At left is his first Rolling Stones cover, 1991! Oh my that's seventeen years ago! Note that both covers are January! Aren't we so meant to be... sigh. Nevertheless he's still lookin good.

Oh and I don't know whether Wikipedia needs to be rectified or what I heard wasn't true; but someone told me Giuliani is no longer running after the New Hampshire primary but on wiki it still says he is! If anyone knows please! I really hope wiki is right.

a bit behind, but still big.

2008-01-09T05:41:00.000-08:00

High School Musical

you either love it, or hate it.
I, myself, am not fond of it at all but i think it's good for kids. kids like these kind of things. leave them dreaming that there's always a happy ending no matter what. that latterns and fireworks are gonna magically fly or shoot up into the sky when you kiss someone. there's so many tiny mistakes that you can point out, i guess its just to add to the whole happily ever after thing they want to show kids. BUT some of these mistakes should never be there in the first place. there's even a group about all the mistakes HSM made! I mean, i dont even like the actors. Zac Efron was really good in Hairspray though, but being a big hotshot that hollywood says he is? No way. I mean, I've heard so many people say his nose was weird when HSM1 came out.

I just hate it how the media is so obsessed about HSM. I know its a huge hit with the kids especially when Disney made such a big deal about it in the first place with the countdowns, the sing-a-long's, dance-a-long's and everything, but why does the Media have to be so obsessed with something that a HUGE number of people find so extremely, terribly annoying. I think Disney plays the songs and videos over and over. Dont you just get sick of it after hearing it 50 times in a week? I reckon when the media found out that main actors Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were a couple, it was probably their #1 story. I find it so sad. And when Ashley Tisdale recently got her little nose job, E (the channel) went straight on the story and announced that all her fans hated her now. I mean, if she was so insecure about her nose until she had to turn to rhinoplasty, then let her be!

why is the media so obsessed about this movie/s when its meant for the kids. do you see something like the Even Stevens Cast all over the tabloids? I mean, they're probably more entertaining. Shea Leboeuf! They had a movie AND a tv show. OOH and HSM even has their own BOOKS. They are all over bookstores, probably in every single one. Oh my god. And I cant wait to see HSM3 when it comes out in cinemas. *rolls eyes* HAHA omg thats so bitchy. Might be a laugh to go along see how cramped the cinemas are gonna be. IF it comes out in Brunei. It probably will, definitely a huge money maker.

okay. if you like HSM, I'm sorry. :)

Runway to Reality

2008-01-09T03:47:00.000-08:00

Tis the season for celebrities to start dressing off the SS08 runway!

Elettra Rosselini Wedemann in Chloe

Katie Holmes in Lanvin

Marion Cotillard in Chanel

I really wish celebrities take the effort to dress up in their designer duds. Unlike the runways where combinations are arresting, these outfits are so devoid of flair and creativity! Oh well, not everyone has panache.

Doesn't Katie Holmes look stunning though? She's come a long way from her Dawson's Creek days.

i guess the good evens out the bad.

2008-01-05T02:14:00.000-08:00

the people here; some are really friendly and have manners, some just don't and aren't.
i was driving home from training or something and I saw this car stopped on this narrow road on the way home, and it belonged to an old man. I guess his car broke down or he had a flat tire. But there was this police (i don't know how he got there cause i doubt policemen would drive along somewhere quite deep inside the road.) that actually cared and stopped to help this old man. I mean, how nice is that. You could've just driven off and minded your own business and think "oh yeah sure, someone will stop and help him. It wont really matter, he'll be okay" but the policeman didn't. I just thought, we should have more of these kinda people.

BUT.
last monday, new year's eve, i had a dentist appointment for my braces at JMPC. so when I got back, there was a car that COMPLETELY blocked my car from leaving that particular parking space. all the other cars behind were too close up and there was absolutely no way to get out. So my mom started hitting on the horn, first once, then a few more times. This kept up for another 15 minutes and we just sat there. we were actually running late for some errands but i guess those errands weren't all that important. From the building right next to us, this man just casually walked out and took his time fumbling in his pocket for his car keys. Then he walked in front of our car to get to the driver's seat GLARED at us and just got into his car and SLAMMED the door, without even apologizing for blocking our car. (we knew cause our windows were slightly open to let the hot air out) that just pissed me off. hasn't anyone taught him any basic manners? my god.

Ooh btw, have any of you watched the Concert for Diana? As in Princess Diana. Oh my god, it was really touching, really sad. so many of the performances were amazing. Rod Stewart, James Morrison, Elton John, Joss Stone, Natasha Bedingfield, Kanye West, P Diddy. they even showed videos of the wonderful things that Princess Diana had done, like visiting the blind people. that one was soooooo beautiful, that moment on the video. oh my god. it was all really sad.

all wrapped into one with a ribbon on it.

2008-01-04T00:12:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMO!
HAHAHA this is how much uglier you look with the wig. :D you know i love you, you fat loser :)

Oh my god. Amirah has disappeared.
Anyway, first day of mocks! not cool, so annoying with all that waiting for the time to come.
English was okay, wasnt that hard but at the same time, it wasnt easy.
I did the argumentative like I was meant to but I wasn't completely sure on how to blend the topic into the introduction I did. I guess the main body of it was decent. It was just a bad statement, so strange.

"To hate people is always wrong"

Doesnt that just sound like something your mom or a teacher would tell you?
"okay kids, now its not good to hate each other. you must all learn to be friends!"
pfft. so i thought that question was dodgy. But I haad to choose it.
I thought the first question was not too bad. I missed out the part where it said "develop points if you need".
something like that. Ooh i guess it shouldn't matter that much. I argued my points.

So we all got really bored after the exam. I think 10 of us all marched off to the shop to get some grub.
It was boiling today, so cold in the exam room but sooooooooooo friggin' hot outside.
I find it so amusing when security guards ask for your exam pass,
then you just take it out and shove it in their faces. Authority!
I GOT THE POWER! ♪
after a while, we started jumping around.
jon (lee) was jumping over sheng, arthur and kee khoon in the basketball court.
actually, it was quite scary to watch. :| cause arthur and sheng aren't what you'd call "short".

so overall school was okay. when I got home, I just felt really BLAH. tonight is most definitely not my night. Jon, I'm really sorryy. I know i suck.
off to revise now. boringgg.

big start to 08 with the best of 07.

2007-12-31T20:02:00.000-08:00

Wow, how fast does time seem to fly by. It's already 08 and we're entering the Big World of IB in 6months! I've got quite a few things I'd like to point out about our past year. The Spring 08 Collections. Of course there are a few disappointments (Eg. Chanel) but there are many collections that have caught my attention.

John Galliano. Round of applause for him. I love the theme and the runway is vibrant, playful and quite entertaining. The collection itself, all the detail, but i don't know if i would wear it.

And out comes the man himself!

Bottega Veneta. Gorgeous shades used in the collection. Sophisticated, Gorgeous.

Love these pieces from Chloe.

looks so ethereal.

And LOOVE the Spring08 Valentino.

Back to the Best of 07 then. Hahahaa.
PATENT!
Like Amirah said before. Bags, Shoes? Gorgeous. White, Red & Black are the colours you cant go wrong with.

I'm sure all of you have heard, but VALENTINO IS RETIRING :( Announced a long time ago, September 4th they say. How many celebrities have looked amazing in Valentino? The designer who's dressed award winners, actresses that will be remembered for years to come and even royalty. Jacqueline Onassis(First lady in Office when married to President John Kennedy), Elizabeth Taylor (Two-time Academy-Award winner) and Cate Blanchett(Australian Academy and Golden Globe winner) are a few to name.

how gorgeous do these models look in their outfits. All dressed in Valentino.

I'm meaning to mention Trench Coats, especially double breasted ones. In brown, beige, whites, cream, black. Ooh I want one. I WANT SEASONS!

Ooh and BTW, have any of you seen the Pre-Fall Collections? You HAVE to look at Burberry and Chanel in particular. Chanel has officially redeemed itself. It's Pre-Fall is GORGEOUS. I loove Burberry's one. It was mostly warm colours. Browns, Reds, Yellows, Beiges, Greys, Black and White. Bit of Blue here and there which stands out. A Must-Look At. Valentino used nice colours, but if you look close up, it's not one of those "MUST CLICK NOW AND SEE" collections.

HAPPY NEW YEARS!
Hope your countdowns went well and stick to your resolutions if any of you wrote one. I love you all :') and see you back in school. :(
MWAH!

The Best of 07

2007-12-31T04:32:00.000-08:00

In keeping with the end of the year, I've summed up my favorites of 2007!

1) Bangs

Ah, this year definitely was a massive revival for the edgy 80's eyelash skimming hair trend, with everyone from supermodels to Zac Efron (yuck!) hopping on the bandwagon. Though I can't recollect who started it all off, I'm guessing it was Irina Lazareanu (yes I can spell her name!), almost every celebrity went to their stylist and asked for a trim for their fringe. Granted I did try the cut myself, I acknowledge that this is not the easiest look to pull. Nevertheless I think that this cut, despite its ubiquity now is still a fun way to change up your style. The stars that dazzled

The star that fell flat on her face.

2) Patent

This was another trend I gladly embraced. At first one would think that patent is really horrible and tacky and just generally an eyesore cause well its plastic and it shines and why wouldn't that be just tawdry?! I mused it over for a while after taking a walk through a shoe store and actually thought it's a nice material. BUT you have to be extra conscientious when dressing with it cause it can go either way. I prefer patent in small healthy doses like shoes and bags -- but never a trenchcoat!

3) Ali Larter

A style icon is in the making! Almost every single time I see Ali Larter being snapped by photogs she looks immaculate! Her style is really refreshing, not too trend laden but she always looks on the point and stylish and classic. I also give props for her ability to look sexy but never crossing the skanky line.

4) Sleeveless blazers

This isn't much of a trend but I'd noticed a few of them scattered on the spring runways. It's a new alternative to vests I guess but I think they'd look better with a sleeveless top inside, to focus in on the sleeves (or lack thereof).

5) Collaborations

With Kate Moss designing for Topshop, 2007 was a year for the celebrity + high street store. I gravitate towards designer + inexpensive brand rather than celebrities but Kate Moss is an exception. Pieces from GAP's collaborations lines with designers Doo Ri, Rodarte and Thakoon were even featured on the cover of the coveted (yet disappointing) Vogue May issue.

That about wraps it up. Happy new year!