Metallic is another trend for 2016 I'm totally diggin'! 

At first I was like... really? Do I really want to look like aluminium foil? The last time I owned a metallic-anything was in 2008 when I bought a pair of blue metallic heels from Charles and Keith. But one day, the beautiful Camila Coelho appeared on my newsfeed looking like the sexiest tin (wo)man I have ever seen (click here for the photo). HELLO! YAS! 

Now... where did I put those blue metallic shoes?

My lips want some of that metallic action too. Wearing Kylie's King K that I got from Fancydbyfii!







Wearing:
Top - Monki
Skirt - Uniqlo
Scarf - Hijabelle_bn
Watch - Toywatch/Missoni Collaboration
Shoes - Pedro
Bag and Sunnies - Chanel


Love,

LIPSTICKMYOOTD: Metallic

Saturday 28 May 2016

Metallic is another trend for 2016 I'm totally diggin'! 

At first I was like... really? Do I really want to look like aluminium foil? The last time I owned a metallic-anything was in 2008 when I bought a pair of blue metallic heels from Charles and Keith. But one day, the beautiful Camila Coelho appeared on my newsfeed looking like the sexiest tin (wo)man I have ever seen (click here for the photo). HELLO! YAS! 

Now... where did I put those blue metallic shoes?

My lips want some of that metallic action too. Wearing Kylie's King K that I got from Fancydbyfii!







Wearing:
Top - Monki
Skirt - Uniqlo
Scarf - Hijabelle_bn
Watch - Toywatch/Missoni Collaboration
Shoes - Pedro
Bag and Sunnies - Chanel


Love,
They say 'to deny a dream is to kill it in its infancy'.

I envy those who are not afraid to chase their dreams. Being ordinary is not mandatory, so why not chase the impossible? I am very fortunate to have been surrounded by these fearless souls. They keep my fire burning. 

A few months ago, a good friend and (then) colleague, gave in her resignation letter with the hopes of conquering the world. She is beautiful and young, strong and bold. She is palestrato. In the few months before her last day of working a desk job, we had mini meaningful conversations in the corridor about fashion, business and life. She let me in on a wonderful secret that blew my mind. It was visionary. It was intriguing. It was different.

Phase 1 launched with a bang. The marketing was mind-blowing. The photography was extraordinary. The designs were impeccable. The Palestrato Storm was gaining momentum and it destroyed anyone that got in the way. Tremors were felt nationwide and we were ready to embrace it.








Late April, Palestrato Apparel opened their doors to their show room for Palestrato fans and interested buyers to check out their latest launches. Flocks of athleisure-hungry boys and girls came to get their hands on these limited babies. Mr. Lipstickmyname and I treated ourselves to some P.A. goodies (so, hopefully, people will just focus on our snazzy gymwear and not our poor performance). I think, with my new Spectrum pants, it might just work!

Spectrum comes with the most awesome pair of sports bra that I regretfully didn't cop (I don't know why) but word on the street is that Phase 3 will be launching very soon with another pair of tights and matching sports bra! YUMMY! What else is in store? Well... you just have to wait. I don't kiss and tell ;)



For more information, check out Palestrato Apparel (@palestratoapparel). You won't regret it. 

Love,

The Palestrato Storm

Sunday 22 May 2016

They say 'to deny a dream is to kill it in its infancy'.

I envy those who are not afraid to chase their dreams. Being ordinary is not mandatory, so why not chase the impossible? I am very fortunate to have been surrounded by these fearless souls. They keep my fire burning. 

A few months ago, a good friend and (then) colleague, gave in her resignation letter with the hopes of conquering the world. She is beautiful and young, strong and bold. She is palestrato. In the few months before her last day of working a desk job, we had mini meaningful conversations in the corridor about fashion, business and life. She let me in on a wonderful secret that blew my mind. It was visionary. It was intriguing. It was different.

Phase 1 launched with a bang. The marketing was mind-blowing. The photography was extraordinary. The designs were impeccable. The Palestrato Storm was gaining momentum and it destroyed anyone that got in the way. Tremors were felt nationwide and we were ready to embrace it.








Late April, Palestrato Apparel opened their doors to their show room for Palestrato fans and interested buyers to check out their latest launches. Flocks of athleisure-hungry boys and girls came to get their hands on these limited babies. Mr. Lipstickmyname and I treated ourselves to some P.A. goodies (so, hopefully, people will just focus on our snazzy gymwear and not our poor performance). I think, with my new Spectrum pants, it might just work!

Spectrum comes with the most awesome pair of sports bra that I regretfully didn't cop (I don't know why) but word on the street is that Phase 3 will be launching very soon with another pair of tights and matching sports bra! YUMMY! What else is in store? Well... you just have to wait. I don't kiss and tell ;)



For more information, check out Palestrato Apparel (@palestratoapparel). You won't regret it. 

Love,
The Bell Sleeve was one of the trends forecasted for 2016. You can't deny the fact that it has taken over the world. East and West. It's everywhere. I can't lie, I love trends and I'm definitely onboard this one!

GUILTY!
This week I decided to take it up a notch and automatically reached out for my extra-flared pants from Zara because my legs wanted some fun too. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of bell bottoms (my heart is pretty set on them skinnies)... BUT these were so exaggerated that I just had to put them in my cart.


Wearing Mixed Crepe dUCk in Candy Floss

Cardigan from New Look and Strapless Top from Cotton On

While I'm not sure if the bell bottoms will make a comeback, I do hope the billowy sleeves will stay for a while. 


Love,

LIPSTICKMYOOTD: No-Bell Prize

Saturday 21 May 2016

The Bell Sleeve was one of the trends forecasted for 2016. You can't deny the fact that it has taken over the world. East and West. It's everywhere. I can't lie, I love trends and I'm definitely onboard this one!

GUILTY!
This week I decided to take it up a notch and automatically reached out for my extra-flared pants from Zara because my legs wanted some fun too. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of bell bottoms (my heart is pretty set on them skinnies)... BUT these were so exaggerated that I just had to put them in my cart.


Wearing Mixed Crepe dUCk in Candy Floss

Cardigan from New Look and Strapless Top from Cotton On

While I'm not sure if the bell bottoms will make a comeback, I do hope the billowy sleeves will stay for a while. 


Love,
Yes I know, we're already in the middle of May but I tried my absolute best to not try these out before posting them on my blog. 



I am an avid lipstick-a-holic so it is no surprise that when Kylie came out with these gems, I dove in head first. Initially, I was only going to get Candy K. Like yea right, that was going to happen! I managed to bag everything except for Mary Jo K because I had a couple of bright red liquid lipsticks that I absolutely adore. 

Now, I wouldn't say that they're completely amazing. Some colours made me look like I was a chainsmoker and they are pretty drying (liquid lipsticks are drying in general), but I'm pretty glad I have them for my weekends. Surprisingly, Candy K didn't turn out to be my favourite. In fact, I probably prefer True Brown K over it--a colour I thought I never needed until Lily Aldridge was seen wearing it. Top pick though is none other than Koko K. I skipped the glosses but I did get my hands on the metal mattes--King K and Heir. All I can say is, I love me some Heir!

Always wanted to try Boscia but these were confusing to put on! I only tried the Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask and I'm pretty indifferent about it.

Nudestix Lip + Cheek Pencils 
In February, my sister-in-law bought me my first ever Nudestix Lip + Cheek Pencil in Whisper. I was hooked ever since especially for work! Dab it on your cheeks and lip and your face is fresh as ever. I bought Blush and Mystic at Sephora when I was in KL but I have to say, my SIL picked the perfect shade for me. Whisper is still my favourite! I'm really itching to get some of the Magnetic Eye Colour ones. 


I am a HUGE fan of the Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. I was supposed to get a back up of my favourite Dolce Vita but Bahama happened.
Going back to my first BB love. Just a small bottle this time because the full size lasted me 3 years.
Probably the last person to own this. Not sure why I never bought it. It is gorgeous!



I bought this for one of my best friends for her birthday gift (because a girl can never have enough highlighters). So, I hope she doesn't read this before next week.

Hello beautiful.


These last two things are belated birthday gifts from two of my best girls. The best kind of surprise is when your girls get you stuff from your secret wish list. I am in love with the packaging, scent and colour of my Louboutin lipstick. Words cannot describe how majestic this piece of work is. I can't. No words. CRY. Thank you, Mat-ilda? (Yea, we need to find you a name)

I love Jo Malone scents. I love perfume in general but I never get to finish them! Except maybe for Annick Goutal's Petite Cherie that makes me feel as though I just came out of a pear-infused bath; I'll be on my third bottle soon. So anyway, back to my story. I have a lot of unfinished bottles of perfume just hanging out on my dressing table, so even though I have been stealing a couple of sprays of the English Pear & Freesia at every Jo Malone store worldwide, I never got down to buying it. So Farhi, thank you my love!



What have you been spending on? 


Love,


HAUL: March/April 2016

Friday 13 May 2016

Yes I know, we're already in the middle of May but I tried my absolute best to not try these out before posting them on my blog. 



I am an avid lipstick-a-holic so it is no surprise that when Kylie came out with these gems, I dove in head first. Initially, I was only going to get Candy K. Like yea right, that was going to happen! I managed to bag everything except for Mary Jo K because I had a couple of bright red liquid lipsticks that I absolutely adore. 

Now, I wouldn't say that they're completely amazing. Some colours made me look like I was a chainsmoker and they are pretty drying (liquid lipsticks are drying in general), but I'm pretty glad I have them for my weekends. Surprisingly, Candy K didn't turn out to be my favourite. In fact, I probably prefer True Brown K over it--a colour I thought I never needed until Lily Aldridge was seen wearing it. Top pick though is none other than Koko K. I skipped the glosses but I did get my hands on the metal mattes--King K and Heir. All I can say is, I love me some Heir!

Always wanted to try Boscia but these were confusing to put on! I only tried the Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Hydrogel Mask and I'm pretty indifferent about it.

Nudestix Lip + Cheek Pencils 
In February, my sister-in-law bought me my first ever Nudestix Lip + Cheek Pencil in Whisper. I was hooked ever since especially for work! Dab it on your cheeks and lip and your face is fresh as ever. I bought Blush and Mystic at Sephora when I was in KL but I have to say, my SIL picked the perfect shade for me. Whisper is still my favourite! I'm really itching to get some of the Magnetic Eye Colour ones. 


I am a HUGE fan of the Velvet Matte Lip Pencils. I was supposed to get a back up of my favourite Dolce Vita but Bahama happened.
Going back to my first BB love. Just a small bottle this time because the full size lasted me 3 years.
Probably the last person to own this. Not sure why I never bought it. It is gorgeous!



I bought this for one of my best friends for her birthday gift (because a girl can never have enough highlighters). So, I hope she doesn't read this before next week.

Hello beautiful.


These last two things are belated birthday gifts from two of my best girls. The best kind of surprise is when your girls get you stuff from your secret wish list. I am in love with the packaging, scent and colour of my Louboutin lipstick. Words cannot describe how majestic this piece of work is. I can't. No words. CRY. Thank you, Mat-ilda? (Yea, we need to find you a name)

I love Jo Malone scents. I love perfume in general but I never get to finish them! Except maybe for Annick Goutal's Petite Cherie that makes me feel as though I just came out of a pear-infused bath; I'll be on my third bottle soon. So anyway, back to my story. I have a lot of unfinished bottles of perfume just hanging out on my dressing table, so even though I have been stealing a couple of sprays of the English Pear & Freesia at every Jo Malone store worldwide, I never got down to buying it. So Farhi, thank you my love!



What have you been spending on? 


Love,


This photo makes me smile because we all know we were being a bunch of goofballs just having fun but as soon as the cameras pointed our way, we all went dead silent and our alter egos took over. It's quite rare to meet someone who loves the same things you do, but to meet a group of these people? I'm pretty lucky, I guess.

Meet the girls:


Left to Right: May (@themayden), Amal (@amsaimz), Min (@discofissh), Nuurol (@truelionesss), Jeera (@ajeeratul), Amal D (@malsdaud), Amal K (@cupofnamaste) and Zahra (@zahrazamari). Not in picture: Fina (@finamd). Absent: Ainul (@wearrior.a) and Bash (@bashharry)

May

She's a tall mysterious human being who writes ever so beautifully. Don't be fooled by her dark sartorial photos, she is actually quite a bubbly soul and when she plays her violin, she'll definitely tug at your heartstrings. She doesn't know this but I saw her play the violin at the Relentless Chill Out session and was blown away by the amount of talent she had. Like her vibrant hair, she's fire.


Amal


At the L'Orient Victorian Tea Party

Oh this beautiful soul. She's the goddamn unicorn everyone wants to be. She's a total gift to this world--a box of euphoria that everybody needs. She exudes confidence so elegantly and perfectly that I am constantly in awe. She can pull off anything and everything. At the Syomirizwa Gupta Borneo Trunk Show, she wore an amazing blue velvet pair of pants (watch my video!) that made my jaw drop. I'm definitely finding me a pair but I'm not sure if I'll look even half as good as she did! 

Min

Min and May <3

Discofissh. She is as interesting as her social media name. Her style has charisma--pretty obvious when you scroll through her instagram. Black and white. Clean. Minimal with a charming edge. Min is always looking ravishing and polished that you'd think she'd be in her mid-twenties. But no, this young lady just bloomed early. Lucky girl!


Nuurol

I go way back with this girl. She is my fitspiration. Every time I feel like I'm about to lose to chocolate (I always lose btw), I stare at her instagram grid and just feel bad about myself. Hahaha! Who wouldn't? She's got skin of gold and a body that is out of this world. When we had the afternoon tea party hosted by Na Forrer, I don't recall her stuffing anything fat in her mouth. I, on the other hand, had three refills of the divine sparkling juice, a scone and a shameful plate of fried noodles. Shake my head.


Nuurol, Amal and I, draped in Syomirizwa Gupta's Cruise 2016 collection.

Jeera

Flowy and dreamy poses come to mind when I think of this girl. You can feel the breeze when you see her photos as she looks like she's gliding on clouds. You will always be amazed at the thought of her being a mother of one. I mean, that tiny waist is something to envy! I can only hope my waist snaps back to that size after I have a baby. Jeera and her husband are well on their way to conquer the fashion media scene. Watch out.





Lipstickmyname x Jeera Does Fashion

Amal D

I first met this young lady at Na Forrer's afternoon tea party at Empire. I was pleasantly surprised by her age! She is so young! It's quite inspiring really to see confident young girls just doing what they love to do. At that age, I was still figuring out who I was. So.. kudos Mal D!


Amal K

Favourite photo of these two. EVER!
Confession. Amal and Fiqah (@iqahafiqah) of Bohemian Brighties stole my heart from the very beginning! I was (and still am) head over heels over their videos that every time I watch them, I swear, my heart just bursts into glitter. Their videos have the cutest music that I had to ask Amal if I could use one of them. She said yes! Haha. Now get off your bums and head over to their blog!


Zahra



Easily the cutest one of the gang! But don't be fooled by this fun-size beauty... she is feisty and strong. She's also very creative and crafty as you can tell from @eveandrosie and @paperbloombyrosie. I'm not sure where she finds the time to juggle school and her businesses. Quite an inspiring one, she is.

Btw, her cats were stolen!!! Go check out her IG and help her out if you can, please.


Fina

Thanks Jeera for the photo!

Fina is a beautiful creature. Sometimes, I stare at her wonderstruck--how can a human being be so beautiful inside and out? I've known her for over 8 years now and not once have I heard her say anything bad about anyone. She's genuine and sincere, and has a heart of gold. On my birthday, she managed to throw a surprise lunch for me. You know what my birthday means to me, so she scores a billion cool points in my book!

Ainul

This girl is the ultimate sweetheart. She has a big heart and a beautiful face. Her eyebrows are always fleeking and making mine look like lazy caterpillars on a hot day (what?). She couldn't attend the event because she had a deadline. Thattagirl! Got her priorities in order! Ainul is part of a group that blogs on Wearrior Instinct (@wearriorinstinct) (you should definitely check them out if you haven't already), a blog celebrating fashion, style and identity. I always get excited when she posts something new. 

That time we scouted for a photo-worthy backdrop.
Wearing my favourite Adila Long Tulip skirt to L'Orient's Tea Party last month.


Lastly, the lovely Bash who does amazing youtube videos. She's another young blogger who writes about beauty, fashion and lifestyle. She's quirky and fun, and a real kind-hearted spirit that's full of surprises. I love her make-up videos! She amazes me every time. At that age, I only knew how to put on blusher. This girl puts on her make-up so effortlessly and flawlessly. It's not even fair! She'll be leaving soon for university and I am extremely excited for her. 


Click away! Later, bunnies.


Love,


Tribe

This photo makes me smile because we all know we were being a bunch of goofballs just having fun but as soon as the cameras pointed our way, we all went dead silent and our alter egos took over. It's quite rare to meet someone who loves the same things you do, but to meet a group of these people? I'm pretty lucky, I guess.

Meet the girls:


Left to Right: May (@themayden), Amal (@amsaimz), Min (@discofissh), Nuurol (@truelionesss), Jeera (@ajeeratul), Amal D (@malsdaud), Amal K (@cupofnamaste) and Zahra (@zahrazamari). Not in picture: Fina (@finamd). Absent: Ainul (@wearrior.a) and Bash (@bashharry)

May

She's a tall mysterious human being who writes ever so beautifully. Don't be fooled by her dark sartorial photos, she is actually quite a bubbly soul and when she plays her violin, she'll definitely tug at your heartstrings. She doesn't know this but I saw her play the violin at the Relentless Chill Out session and was blown away by the amount of talent she had. Like her vibrant hair, she's fire.


Amal


At the L'Orient Victorian Tea Party

Oh this beautiful soul. She's the goddamn unicorn everyone wants to be. She's a total gift to this world--a box of euphoria that everybody needs. She exudes confidence so elegantly and perfectly that I am constantly in awe. She can pull off anything and everything. At the Syomirizwa Gupta Borneo Trunk Show, she wore an amazing blue velvet pair of pants (watch my video!) that made my jaw drop. I'm definitely finding me a pair but I'm not sure if I'll look even half as good as she did! 

Min

Min and May <3

Discofissh. She is as interesting as her social media name. Her style has charisma--pretty obvious when you scroll through her instagram. Black and white. Clean. Minimal with a charming edge. Min is always looking ravishing and polished that you'd think she'd be in her mid-twenties. But no, this young lady just bloomed early. Lucky girl!


Nuurol

I go way back with this girl. She is my fitspiration. Every time I feel like I'm about to lose to chocolate (I always lose btw), I stare at her instagram grid and just feel bad about myself. Hahaha! Who wouldn't? She's got skin of gold and a body that is out of this world. When we had the afternoon tea party hosted by Na Forrer, I don't recall her stuffing anything fat in her mouth. I, on the other hand, had three refills of the divine sparkling juice, a scone and a shameful plate of fried noodles. Shake my head.


Nuurol, Amal and I, draped in Syomirizwa Gupta's Cruise 2016 collection.

Jeera

Flowy and dreamy poses come to mind when I think of this girl. You can feel the breeze when you see her photos as she looks like she's gliding on clouds. You will always be amazed at the thought of her being a mother of one. I mean, that tiny waist is something to envy! I can only hope my waist snaps back to that size after I have a baby. Jeera and her husband are well on their way to conquer the fashion media scene. Watch out.





Lipstickmyname x Jeera Does Fashion

Amal D

I first met this young lady at Na Forrer's afternoon tea party at Empire. I was pleasantly surprised by her age! She is so young! It's quite inspiring really to see confident young girls just doing what they love to do. At that age, I was still figuring out who I was. So.. kudos Mal D!


Amal K

Favourite photo of these two. EVER!
Confession. Amal and Fiqah (@iqahafiqah) of Bohemian Brighties stole my heart from the very beginning! I was (and still am) head over heels over their videos that every time I watch them, I swear, my heart just bursts into glitter. Their videos have the cutest music that I had to ask Amal if I could use one of them. She said yes! Haha. Now get off your bums and head over to their blog!


Zahra



Easily the cutest one of the gang! But don't be fooled by this fun-size beauty... she is feisty and strong. She's also very creative and crafty as you can tell from @eveandrosie and @paperbloombyrosie. I'm not sure where she finds the time to juggle school and her businesses. Quite an inspiring one, she is.

Btw, her cats were stolen!!! Go check out her IG and help her out if you can, please.


Fina

Thanks Jeera for the photo!

Fina is a beautiful creature. Sometimes, I stare at her wonderstruck--how can a human being be so beautiful inside and out? I've known her for over 8 years now and not once have I heard her say anything bad about anyone. She's genuine and sincere, and has a heart of gold. On my birthday, she managed to throw a surprise lunch for me. You know what my birthday means to me, so she scores a billion cool points in my book!

Ainul

This girl is the ultimate sweetheart. She has a big heart and a beautiful face. Her eyebrows are always fleeking and making mine look like lazy caterpillars on a hot day (what?). She couldn't attend the event because she had a deadline. Thattagirl! Got her priorities in order! Ainul is part of a group that blogs on Wearrior Instinct (@wearriorinstinct) (you should definitely check them out if you haven't already), a blog celebrating fashion, style and identity. I always get excited when she posts something new. 

That time we scouted for a photo-worthy backdrop.
Wearing my favourite Adila Long Tulip skirt to L'Orient's Tea Party last month.


Lastly, the lovely Bash who does amazing youtube videos. She's another young blogger who writes about beauty, fashion and lifestyle. She's quirky and fun, and a real kind-hearted spirit that's full of surprises. I love her make-up videos! She amazes me every time. At that age, I only knew how to put on blusher. This girl puts on her make-up so effortlessly and flawlessly. It's not even fair! She'll be leaving soon for university and I am extremely excited for her. 


Click away! Later, bunnies.


Love,


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