STYLE FILE #1: Jumpsuits

Mula-mula nak citer pasal website Looklet, website yang Anis guna untuk buat pic kat bawah ni. I'm loving this website so much. Before I just imagine a style in my head..but now I can see it for real and know rite away does the style works or not..

So for my first style is Jumpsuits.

Or some call it Romper.

I just bought a jumpsuits from The Poplook. And I was thinking how to wear it to the office and also make it hijab-friendly. For this style I just put on a blazer. For hijabi, just put on a color-complementing scarf.

My style tips:
♥ roll-up the blazer sleeves for casual look
♥ match the color of the belt with the shoe

Apa itu "wristlet"?

Ada orang tanya Anis apa tu "wristlet".. haaa.. inilah dia bendanya..


Ia adalah sejenis wallet yang ada tali dan boleh sangkut kat pergelangan tangan.. sebab tu panggil wristlet.. tapi ruangnya lebih luas dari wallet.. siap boleh letak handphone lagi..

Kenapa Anis nak beli nih.. sebab senang nak masuk duit, segala jenis kad, resit-resit dan yang penting sekali my Blackberry.. cehhh.. so senang la nak pegi lunch just pegang satu beg je.. hahaha.. alasan untuk nak perabis duit je sebenarnya.. shhh..

*Pic courtesy of www.coach.com

Hijab tutorial: pashmina style

Tutorial ni akan tunjuk macam mana nak guna pashmina sebagai headscarf. Caranya sangat senang, hanya menggunakan 2 batang pin/jarum peniti.

Best of 2009

1. Best Food - this is something I can't have enough of in 2009

Grilled stingray with rice @ Hotplate counter, Food Republic, Pavilion KL
- grilled to perfection and don't forget the sambal belacan, super spicy but sedappp..

2. Best Drink

Mango milkshake with pearl @ Little Taiwan

3. Best Fast-Food Joint - where I always went when I'm tired of rice

Subway
- ever since they introduced the Sub-of-the-day for MYR7.50, I kept coming here because it's affordable, delicious and also healthy. my fav is Sub-saturday with mustard & chilli sauce & extra pickles..

4. Best Clothing Item

Tudung Ekin
- tak kesah la brand apa pun, Ariani ke.. Munawwarah ke.. Hajaba ke.. atau yg kt blogshop or pasar-pasar malam.. yg pasti tudung ni sgt popular n Anis habis beratus gak la beli tudung nih..

5. Best Shopping Site - where most of my pocket money went to

Etsy
- I bought some of my jewelry-making supply from this site. you can find lots of cool stuff here..

6. Best TV Series

Gossip Girl
- Serena Van der Woodsen and her carefree style.. love her!!!

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Currently listening to Meet Me Halfway by BLACK EYED PEAS

Must-have Items for Summer 2009

After reading cover-to-cover a few fashion magazines, hopping from one fashion blog to another and browsing thru a number of shops both online and offline, I've come up with a list of must-have items for this season. And most importantly all of these items are hijab-friendly.


1/ Long sleeves with elasticized cuff

There have been a few names for this one; balloon sleeves, poet sleeves, ruffled hem or elasticized cuff. By looking at the pic below, you’ll understand what I mean. This cuff already made an appearance sometime last year but only this year I saw more of it in stores and on the streets. Even our baju kurung has copied this trend and with a good tailoring it will turn out stunning. I plan to do one myself for this year’s baju raya.

2/ Kaftan

Who would have thought this piece of clothing that our moms wear to bed is actually a big hit on the runway. It appears at Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Naeem Khan, etc.

3/ Maxi skirts

With a good cut it can be really comfortable.

I am addicted to Online Shopping

It all started 4 years ago when I got my own desk with a computer and internet access for free. Yes. It’s at my workplace. Guilty as charged. I used my company’s assets for my personal pleasure.

Anyway, I started my online shopping at Ebay. I’d bought second hand books, perfumes, hair straightening iron and a few other knick-knacks. I paid thru Paypal using my credit card. Most of the items were from UK and it was sent to my sister’s address during her stay there.

But ever since she was back in Malaysia, I stop shopping online because I don’t trust international shipping plus it’s very costly and I don’t find anything that of my interest in the local online market.

Then my addiction starts again when I came across Emmagem, a local website about fashion and lifestyle where they have an extensive directory of Malaysian owned online shopping sites/blogs they called MOFSD. Furthermore, there are a few sites/blogs that post reviews on these online shopping sites/blogs i.e. A Shopaholic’s Den, Diary of an E-Shopaholic, Shopping Roll, etc.

With an overwhelming growth of online blogshops nowadays, I am spoilt with choices. Coupled with online banking, it just made shopping online a whole lot easier and faster. Just a click away to owning that gorgeous maxi dress or that trendy sling bag or even an eyeshadow in the hottest color of the season. All these without even leaving the comfort of my home because everything will be delivered to my doorstep.

S**t! I'm hooked!

Have you tried online shopping?

Color of 2009 - Purple

This is one idea of how I would wear purple next year. I love the rich dark purple of this dress and I like to combine purple with grey.



And these are more items in purple with prints that I love. Maxi dress is the "must have" item this year and I think it's still going to be hot in 2009.

Color of 2009

Does color affects or reflects you?

It does to me. I use color to affect or reflect my daily mood. When I'm in a good mood, I'll wear something soft like blue, green, purple or pink. When I'm in a serious mood, I'll wear black or white. And when I'm in a bad mood and need a little pick-me-up, I'll wear something bright like orange, yellow or red.

As we approaching 2009, what would be the IN colors for next year?

According to the people from Color Marketing Group, look for these color trends in 2009:

1- Purple, Purple, Purple! - This is one of my fav color. Purple is 2009's "must have" color.

2- Blue is the new Green - In 2009 the "green" environmental message is delivered by the color blue. Water and sky are blue.

3- Cooled-down, Greyed-out Browns and Greys - I love neutral colors.

4- Yellow for energy - It's the stand-out accent color for 2009.

5- Bright accents from India, China and Turkey - Oranges, turquoises, teals, reds and yellows.

6- White is now a business color - White represents purity.

7- The return of Mauve - It's a lovely old color that looks new again.

So be ready to expect these hues in most of the designs in 2009.

Hmmm...maybe it's time for me to change the color of my bedroom walls from green to blue. What do you think?