Lemmings

An Unfulfilled Lemming
Cos i kinda have a "I dont step on so much money" rule when it comes to shoes

So its expensive, but..

so colourful!!
I imagine it coming up to spritz some energy into our photoshoots!

Next paycheck.. maybe.. i dunno.

+ mat up +

Livejournal really eff-ed me UP last night during my launch time. Eff. with such a large collection I had prepared the post in advance, uploaded and arranged the pictures nicely, descriptions, updated the categories accordingly..

And at bloody 8pm, all our painstakingly uploaded photos went missing, together with all the active tabs.
My frustration was multiplied cos I had emailed LJ some time ago to feedback on the instability of their systems and how they are affecting BSs in Singapore. Ironically, we are paying them a monthly sum for our journals, but its basic functions failed while we could blog with ease on free platforms like blogger.
And they promised me that their engineers are placing the issue on top priority.

While i hold little faith in corporate promises, I didnt expect it to fail that badly this time round. And I could only helplessly submit support requests, conveying my disappointment. and frantically uploading the collection on facebook and sending notifications to mailing listees, replying email enquiries from those who did check our site and could see nothing.

That was when I had enough- I dont think my work principles allow me to be tHAT helpless about my own business & operations.

So I discussed with Dan and we are going to move to an e-shopping platform. Yes, with a shopping cart and everything on a stable supported platform.
Shall be using the month of July to do it, since I am planning to take a few weeks hiatus while waiting for our first manufactured pieces to be ready, hopefully by end July.

Its gonna be a lot of learning struggles for me cos i have close to nil computing and web set-up knowledge. Downloaded articles to study how about doing it, and I had to read it at least twice before i can even briefly comprehend the contents. Never felt stupider since studying molecular structure and sound waves.

So hopefully, 2 exciting things will take place on my shop in a months time.. Pls pray for me!

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On a happier note,

Wore my Trapezium Lampshade skirt, in electric blue today!
to town for rubber stamp searching (failed), phone zhnging (succeeded), n catchup session


I opted to pair it with all-black, instead of colour blocking it. No whys, just another option open.
Saw it as a brightening touch to an otherwise all-black outfit

I love the cut, hips flattering. hide my flabbee blabee hips!

Notice the navy-stripe naraya pouch on my princess chair? its from dearest Bunny! I love it loads and its FULL OF FALSIES.. woo! also from her!



Get it in TEAL too!

Where?
Here, click!

I finally met up with my JC burst out laughing gang!
it was partially my bad as I didnt make it for the past outing. WHAT WAS I THINKING staying back late at work and giving up on fun times with them?

I have not seen them since Eras, mine and Huiqi's wedding.
though we are that shallow to only meet during weddings, once a year, but when we do see each other it really does not feel like we have not met for long.
Crap spews out of our mouths as greetings the second we met..

Contents of catch-up

1st half - Jokes about how rich Clement is. This went on for more than an hour i think. how many flats in Singapore need upgrading to get lifts but he already has lifts in his mansion, but still wanna upgrade dunno what. Automated ktv system in his house. Possibility of us being employed as valets if he starts selling season parking tickets to staff at mediacorp. next session is resort life at his palace so ya, wait for the pics, WAIT. thats how rich he is.

2nd half - Politics. Fengshan CC. MRT woes vs the economy debate. Ang Mo kio Pig. Shrek. Some gal whose bf bought a mini for her. Yes, from the intellectual talk to gossip.




and the session ended with some more pokes at Clement on his wealth.

I love this bunch of people! can't wait for the next session!

Correlation?

- RWS
- Security
- Furla
- NTUC
- NUS
- SIM
- Singapore Air
- Google


Link em up, folks :)

Look Far .Smile. Sweet.

Set aside Friday to bring Chiyo for her sterilisation- smooth and the operation scar wasnt very visible. Twas done by a great-reviewed vet I knew since Sugar days, at our clinic (Namly Animal Clinic). Poor girl was so groggy after that and was walking zig zag when we brought her home. Had to hug her to sleep cos she was figeting with the pain/discomfort.


While waiting we also dumped tiny one at the groomer's, so Dan n I got to roam TPY central on a lazy friday noon.. not much people out there and with free hands and in slack wear we went searching for a dimsum restaurant, only to discover that it was just one of the things that has disappeared together with ol' times and perhaps our innocence.

And with just a simple outing like this, we were reminded how simplicity in life can be very important, can be your happiness. And I shared with him a life lesson that I recently learnt, that we both should learn together..Perhaps I will write about it soon. A little tired now from being full time doggie-chef and butler.


Preview of our launch is already up on SP's blog, but here are just a little more.

Being unemployed/self-employer/on sabbathical/homemaker/taitai (quite an obvious identity crisis), on the days that I can't find anyone to bum around with during office hours, or am too lazy to go on the much-fantasized photo/soul walks, I have more days of having to dress up a wee bit for dinner sessions with Dan. Well he is damn tired after his long day of work now that he has transferred and has taken a much bigger portfolio, so i have no demands of long outings. No problem, rather happy with the little dinner explorations (found a homey little chinese food restaurant off taman mas merah with bittergourd soup -like) plus looking for ice-cream cafes after that.

The problem with such trips is that you need to dress up to a tricky level. Makeup is too much, yet you dont want to let yourself go completely with specs and undone hair. Outfit-wise, I really need some dressy tops that goes with shorts that does not scream early 2000 giordano.. Would still wanna look pretty, but casual. Which is why i love this..

PHILLY Crochet Chiffon Top
available in Navy and Cream

I was serious when I said no-makeup. Pardon much.

I like the willowy feel of the top and the crochet details. and it comes with an inner slip.


and pardon the 3GS shots. terrible. Make it look like i have a savanna of complexions- dry to the point of lifelessness lol

In Cream!
Im starting to like cream more.. thinking of grabbing one for myself too. Its a different look from navy

TRAPEZIUM Lamshade skirt
available in Electric Blue and Teal

While the lampshade skirt is not a new idea i know, but its pretty and I still want to carry it into SP, talk about stubborn. ha. I wanted to wear this out as I already had an outfit in mind and even bought pumps to match, but with my darling Chiyo as No.1 on my list now, it has not happened.



i like how the skirt hide hips and slim the above-knees .. important for me, personally;)

Remaining of the launch is up on our blog here.

tweee dee dee dum.. Galling asleep!

A day in a random

Sometimes, i really dont know if a blog entry should be coherent. In work, we have to sweat to write coherently. should we save ourselves the trouble in our private lives?

Shall not bother then. Tra lala.

Been busy with post-shoot work. Amendments made to the home studio have paid off and minimised the need for my lauya photo-editing skills. But we still need more trial and error moves with the lighting. comes with time; patience.



Pretty Laoshu..



My gals are so cute to have around when working. i like the way they always go up to the feet of the model and look like, like eager students...


Here is my pick from the next collection. Launching next Monday at 8pm!


JADA Strap-back Maxi
available in black and navy
measurements
ptp:15" to 18" when fully stretched
sth: 47"

Sorry that I dont have good pictures, but it was kinda love-at-first-sight for this minimalist classic strap-back maxi when I saw it. so i gathered more stock for it.

Wore it to tag-along with Bunny and RR on their day off. Yes i am a pest :)




The back is classically nice.. and the minimalist overall look leaves room for chunky accesorizing.
and the dress is made of strechy quality cotton, high freedom sizing.. i like

Comes in black too..


On a random note, bought blackish Jack D's chocolate for Dan as table ornaments.


lol
Jack D lady. Moron.

TRALEE Chiffon Front-Cap Top
available in black
measurements
ptp:15.5" to 19" when fully stretched
sth: 28"

And capes are so great in the now for layering while baking in our local weather.
And we brought in a front cape top that is all so comfy.

Laoshu in it!







Versatile again. Tying the cape at the back

Studio lights makes the chiffon part looks sheer, but its Much better in reality without spotlights:)

This piece definitely serves a broad size range too. and its so comfortable!

And some others..

TANIA Lace-shoulders Chiffon Top
available in pink
measurements
ptp: 22"
sth: 27"


A pink chiffon top with structured lace shoulders. Pretty and I think the design kinda grows on you... liking it more and more

ERIN crochet waisted shorts
available in taupe
measurements
waist :15.5" to 19" when fully stretched
tth: 12"


And this crochet-waisted shorts. the cut kinda elongates the legs. Laoshu said its pretty and she got a piece!

Will be back with more.. like i said, its a large collection..

Sneaky Little Preview

Sneaky Little Preview of the upcoming collection.

This is a tiny new artistic experiment I was on, after a little bit of inspiration this afternoon..


Its a HUGEEEEE collection, so i'd be back to introduce the pieces soon, promise. I took many pieces myself so Im kinda excited about this. It was also shot after we improved the home studio with the canvas backdrop and dropped the muslin backdrop.

I love SP!! and pssss... might be on to the manufacturing sooner than I thought. Collaboration with other blogshops. Waiting waiting..

Am tired now after 2 days of throat inflammation n headaches. Better stop doing the late nights.

Pweek a bwoo

Been kinda a hectic few weeks, with our 6th launch and perhaps some bridesmaid duty? Pigu's big day came and went.. photos later as they need massive editing. I call this my little project.. haha

Our 6th launch - Summer Story.

While I dont really have a favorite season, i love summers. There is always a positive tone to it; everything becomes brighter, the air is clear



Laoshu helped us with the shoot this time round, aint she sweet and so girl-next-door. received some great reviews on her shoot too. we went for plain studio shots this time round - something that I had, in the beginning of starting SP, been pretty sure I didnt want to have. But many things have changed since. Practicality, for a start, deterred me from organising a 2nd outdoor shoot, and no it wasnt cos I felt hot, cos this ah-sam of a boss feels more like a helper clad in t-shirts and shorts without makeup, it didnt really matter if I sweated. but i really felt for the model having to look pretty in the dressy clothes and still look cool in the shots, and the sweaty photographer, and anyone else around who really came to help but was put through all the heat and standing..
maybe once in a while for a real special series. or just one shot once in a while..
Also making changes to the home studio. Realised that a muslin backdrop = too much to edit. Dearest Bunny got me a lobang for a sweet piece of canvas, and a real budget-saver too.

well im a little late with this update, not a prompt blogger i know, will fail as a fashion blogger - already working on my next launch and I have not decided on a launch date.
But its been great so far, sales were good for this launch perhaps cos of the adverts, and our mailing list family is growing.
and Im still enjoying every minute of it.

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No news on the job search front
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Meanwhile we celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary!



aha i know. Wedding, to most, is the customary date. and i'd say u have great time-estimation skills slash memory if you tell me i'm a moron and its been only a year since we were married

well to cut a long wedding-prep-nightmare story short, Dan and I could have been the eloping sort and have a 2 -6 persons intimate wedding at some cliff ulu chapel.. = *dreamy*
But well, the next best thing was our solemnisation at the beautiful beach resort with close frens and family
Not the money-n-angpow-centred, lotsa-traditions-that-even-defy-logic-n-good-sense, customary wedding day
Just a simple sweet ceremony, surrounded by flowers, trees, water, and our loved ones

& its been 2 years...
time, just, aha see, it flies

Dan beri sweet. i mean it.
at times when i blab i tell him stories from my sad middle-child childhood. and i rem only once in a random conversation telling him i once wished so much that i have my own tamagotchi.
My brother had like 2? plus my mother was sooo strict that she kept them in a drawer and didnt allow us to play with it unless we do like tonnes of assessment books. so i remember the chicks were pretty shortlived.

So while I was off attending Huiqi's wedding he snuck somewhere and managed to land me my very own..



hahahha
I have tamagotchi now leh..
it might be like 15years late but it means so much to me


and the little blue box



I loved how he knew I loved timeless designs and classic pieces
and the little blue box of Tiffany's
and he even got this - "The Loving Heart", which was designed the year he was born ~

I co-sponsored him the ipad 2 he's been losing sleep for, dont ask me why. I only know he wants it BAD... haha
so long I know.. like how he perhaps cannot understand why having one's own tamagotchi can be so important to be etched in memory like that.. but we know :)



You know, I wont say we have a perfect relationship and marraige,
there are still moments that we have to manage well and do better.
When frens commented that we do not quarrel, i can just say we dont magically do that, but we do our best to make each other happy and we respect each other's feelings. which is the main reason why we dont speak rudely to each other , therefore, no fights.
But we face real problems like all couples, disappointments, unhappiness. So we are not some super blessed beings, but it is just about how to communicate those feelings.

Its about realising what is important to you.




And I love you today because I cannot imagine if you are no longer with me tomorrow..

Happy Anniversary Dearest. I thank God for you, everyday.