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Plain Vain in the Rain

2011-06-27T02:15:00.004+08:00

It's 2am and I'm supposed to be asleep.
Then it started to rain!
Made me so happy :]
Only then I realized I can't remember when was the last time we had some water from the sky.

Pic taken from http://rikonen.com/photography/20-awesome-examples-rain-photography

Have you ever tried dancing in the rain?

Never Olden Denim

2011-06-08T23:04:00.008+08:00

Denim never gets old.

PERSONA by Taiwanese artist Jeffrey Wang is a collaboration with Levi's and Taiwan's Fubon's Art Foundation.

The jeans were kept in original form, no cutting, sewing or any alterations. A raw form of art.
Indeed, recycling denim jeans into another level of fashion is such a beautiful idea.

Check out this post from ecosalon!

I love jeans.
I'm glad I get to wear 'em to work, just throwing on a coat if needed for a smart casual look :]
On the record, baggy is my style, I just like the lazy casual boyish look and feel it brings really.
Hey skinnys too, but they are tricky sometimes. You gotta get the correct cut for your shape and the right length to make it work the magic!

Ok, my favourite piece is the first - the one shoulder dress. Which one's yours?

Favourite place at home

2011-05-21T11:50:00.009+08:00

Where's your favourite spot at home? Yah, other than the bed :]

Mine's the comfy sofa I say! or yes, couch.

When I was younger I always chill on the sofa, listen to music and daydream. And my mum hates it when I do that, says I'm lazy. :]

And then you know, there came a point that I said I wouldn't mind just going on nomad-nomoney-travels, sleeping on couches, living the life. So I did.
I crashed at my friend's place for a few months, claiming the living area as my room and of course, the 3 seater couch. My luggage was placed next to it in the corner, my makeshift wardrobe.
I was almost always there, on the couch. Anytime people walk in, I'm chillin' there. TV, music, reading, design-doodles, coffee-tea, food-snacks. It's comfy! Imma be the queen of sofas. :]
Well, it wasn't mine all the time. When friends came over and hang out till late, I'd just sleep a.k.a pass out in any comfy position when sleep comes. Ahh easy. Totally no problemo.

Then, when it was time to go, I concluded one point for myself.
You see, once I've experienced that cramp-wake-not-enough-sleep phase, I noticed that: I need sleep when I need rest. Head needs pillow. Body needs bed. At least it's like I can say 'been there done that'. Next, take care of myself please. :]
Oh wait, so in the end it comes back to the bed?! Hmm nananahh, I'd spend more awake time on the couch still.

Haha! and so my next mission after that was to get a simple room with a bed and pillow, and I'm a happy person. Yeah of course it's gotta come with a blanket and nice bedding covers. Done. Yay! :]

Space

2011-05-19T00:56:00.005+08:00

Hello.
I missed this space :]

Ups and downs, lefts and rights, smiles and frowns. Just like the weather haha

Sometimes when in doubt, I ask myself: Do you want this?
Normally, it's I dunno, maybe, I think so. Especially when shopping. :]
Well, it always comes back to:
What do I really want?
My answers change from time to time.

Ahhh did you guys have a good few weekends? Long holidays and that.
A deep breath of fresh air after the rain... dreamy times!

Your Thoughts

2011-05-02T12:31:00.006+08:00

Dear all,

Whether you've been following Milktee since we first started, or you've just gotten to know us, we're always grateful to have your love and support.

Moving on from year one, this year is an on-going process of improving and making Milktee better for you, be it the style, the service, or the shopping experience.

Recently, we have decided to try out a different photo style for our pictures on the website.

As we do realize, one of the things you guys like about the previous shoots is the casual, natural comfyness it brings, yes? Using an empty space, we play around with some items as Ying moves around, showing how it would look and feel like when wearing the clothing.

This time, the new shoots are done with a plain white background. Now the images are sharper without other items to distract the view, and so the focus is on the clothing. In a way, it cuts down on the photoshoot time as well, which may allow us to work faster to update on new arrivals. :]

Well, we would like to hear your thoughts on this:
How do you feel about the change of the photo style?
Which one do you prefer?
Does it affect your shopping experience?
Anything you would like to share with us? :]

On another note, hope you guys had a good long weekend! Did you do anything fun?
For me, I'm just grateful to be able to catch up on sleep haha :]

Much loves!

Adi Style

2011-04-20T17:18:00.005+08:00

Hey guys, came across this on adidas Originals Facebook page. Very cool!
It's actually addictive...I can't stop! :] Have fun.

An Other After Noon

2011-04-17T16:46:00.006+08:00

What a sunny hot day.
I'm enjoying the at home moment.
Jamiroquai is playing on my boom boom deck :] Check out his funky chill if you guys haven't...
K, how about, don't try to listen too hard, just play the tunes and get on with your stuff, and if you feel the groove, do a little dance. Yeah.

If today is one day with no other worries in the world, what would you do to have fun?
I imagine music in the park, dance and ice cool drinks, and lots of laughter.

Have we had something like that in Malaysia before?
Ahhh maybe that's my next mission. Who's with me? :]

OAT Shoes

2011-04-05T17:31:00.006+08:00

Just when we were talking about caring for the environment, I came across this: OAT Shoes!

Yes, the picture is for real.
So, OAT Shoes uses biodegradable materials to produce the shoes, and the style & design is pretty cool I say!
When the shoes get old, you just need to bury them in the garden, water regularly, and be patient while the flowers bloom. :]

Who would've thought it's possible.

Then comes my question:
What if it rains when I'm wearing them shoes?
Well, from what I know, biodegradation requires light plus water plus oxygen. All 3 elements come together during a rainy day, no?
Then, the microorganisms tend to reproduce faster in warm temperature. In Malaysia, warmth is not an issue.
OK, the only other thing absent is the land/soil.
So, as long as I don't wear the shoes if I'm going hiking (imagine the muddy soil after the rain), or when it's raining, shan't be a problem then ey?

I want one! :]

Support and Action

2011-03-27T21:50:00.006+08:00

Did you participate in the Earth Hour project?

Picture taken from: http://abduzeedo.com/inspiration-wall-e-artworks !

Right, instead of just once a year, shall we save energy as much as we can everyday?

1. Turn off the lights and switches when you don't need them.

2. Unplug! Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off, so do take that tiny bit of effort to unplug. Especially battery/phone chargers.

3. Cover liquids and wrap foods stored in the refrigerator. Uncovered foods release moisture and make the compressor work harder.

4. Use a covered kettle or pan to boil water; it’s faster and it uses less energy.

5. When doing laundry, wash full loads. If you are washing a small load, use the appropriate water-level setting.

Let's try these few first. :]
p/s: Anymore suggestions?

Supporting good causes is one thing. Taking action is the next.

Discovery

2011-03-24T18:43:00.004+08:00

We were in Singapore the other day.
We curiously pushed open an intriguing contemporary wooden door and walked in.
We enjoyed exploring the mid-century inspired furniture and design collection.
We connected with Fahmy who is brilliantly creative.

We discovered A Thousand Tales on Haji Lane.

Sometimes, a connection activates imagination.
It can jog ideas.
It can be a reminder of one forgotten thing.
It can show how different people do different things in their everyday life.

Ultimately, it tells,
do what makes you happy.
As the world spins madly on. :]

Prayers and Respect

2011-03-16T23:09:00.010+08:00

I am really sad to see what has happened to Japan. I've always been wondering if the direction we are going is right, all that technology that helps to increase efficiency, fast food, fast cars,etc do they really help?

This is from my Brother , Lim who is in Japan. Its a little long but please take some time to read this.

It moves me to see how the Japanese reacts to this disaster. Lets continue our prayers.

Huang

"I'm Lim, a student currently in Japan. Local television shows nothing but disaster reports these days, watching how the Japanese people deal with the disaster makes my eyes swollen with tears. On that day, I was on the train to Ikebukuro when in a station halfway I started feeling everything shaking. The shake then subsided and the entire station was silent. It was followed by repeated public announcement regarding a huge earthquake and eventually a request to all passengers to evacuate the station. I then decided to walk back because the train does not seem to be going to recover operation anytime soon. (I was staying in a relatively remote area in the Saitama prefecture) The journey was a long 3 hours, but thanks to the people I met throughout the 3 hours that helped it wasn't 16.

As it must have been furiously reported overseas about the nuclear plants accidents, the plants are indeed shutdown and stopped functioning, by Day 3 it has been made clear by the power company that their power generating capacity has been greatly reduced and that being way under their projected overall demand by the areas not affected by the earthquake, they have had no choice but to execute a scheduled rotation blackout the following day, where affected areas are split into groups and each will take turn to have a 3-hour power outage.

The announcement was made in the late night of 13th, the night before my departure to Kyoto. My schedule was to take the electricity-powered train to Shinjuku where I would board the bus. Now with the scheduled shutdown, there would be no train and I would have to cancel my bus reservation and wait for an unknown period of time and have my whole schedule messed up.

I decided that there's nothing I can do but wait for the next morning to prepare for a last minute plan change. Although I don't think it would make any difference, I turned off all possible lights and electric appliance. The next morning I woke up to television continuing its news report. Hey wasn't it power outage? I then confirmed that the first round of scheduled power outage was not carried out, and there would be train to Shinjuku until 10am. Before I can properly sit down and collect my thoughts, I was already in Shinjuku where trains were running on 20% of usual frequency. I then read the latest news and realized what happened. Everyone in Japan, immediately upon understanding the situation, actively participated in power saving activities and reduced the power consumption to below the power generating capacity! Now that is Japan and its people. Even being far away from the earthquake area and safe in their own house with all family members, everyone turned off all possible heaters and lights, hoping that the earthquake victims get as much resources as they require.

A friend in Kobe, a place very very far away, says that from the balcony the city can usually be seen covered by varying lightings from each residential areas making up a very beautiful night scene but that night, it was unusually dark. Almost all lights were off, the scene was more beautiful, as the people's wish for the wellbeing of the victims shone brighter than ever.

As I turned on the news after arriving in disaster-free Kyoto, my heart felt so heavy and my nose turned red as I watch a child in an elementary school being interviewed. It is still winter for most parts of Japan in March, but the school the child is in had all heaters turned off, and to preserve heat, all windows are tightly closed and everyone worn thick tracksuits and gathered their usually seperated tables and sat into one big group in the centre of the classroom. "Its
a bit cold now with the heaters off but we are ok. We are able to study in class and not taking refuge from the earthquake so we are considered lucky, we cannot do much but if we can help even just a little, I don't mind saving power by turning off the heaters and being a little colder than usual," says the child with a timid smile. How pure can one's love be... This is how Japanese children are educated and this is how Japanese society deals with hard times. "Together".

March

2011-03-06T22:59:00.006+08:00

Did you notice? :]

You must have...
How do you like the new space?!

Alright, you mustn't be tired of me counting the days for you.
I'm just gonna say: It's March... so much to do!

"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned." - Peter Marshall

Ladybird

2011-02-26T09:00:00.002+08:00

When was the last time you saw one?

This picture was taken from a friend's site - Ownly Penang. Go explore.
These people own Penang, indeed, in their hearts.
Through their eyes, you see the real place, the true emotions and the everyday people, captured in moments of life.
Just like that.

How long can you stare at the ladybird in the picture? :]

Take a bite

2011-02-19T17:33:00.008+08:00

Simply, here's how I came across this:
Followed a link to Herman Miller - saw this post '101 creative resolutions' - which is a bite from Rethink Canada. Interesting sites to browse and browse.

Anyways, so I decided to take a bite too, and share this with you.

Found those few that resonates with you?
Oh, and check this: It's past mid-February already? Too fast.

Little Squares

2011-02-03T12:00:00.009+08:00

Some places, the little squares are everywhere;
Other places, it's just not their kinda thing;
and most of the time, choosing the right style and colour mix is pretty important! :]

Talking about plaid shirts. Wait, I looked up the definition of flannel, plaid and checkered, 'cos I keep confusing myself. So here.

Flannel: A type of material. Soft, light woolen fabric, keeps you warm.

Plaid: A pattern. Plaid originates from the Tartan plaid prints of the Scottish Highlanders. Plaid was used to distinguish between family clans.

Checkered: A pattern of alternating squares of colours.

And, found this nice post about Plaid Print 101 by Sammy Davis Vintage, head over to learn some history about the oh-so-popular checkered fashion.

Here, some interesting plaid shirts styles I came across.

Left: Seldom find such cool blue plaids, different shades of blue in mix.
Right: A top that would've looked too normal otherwise. Baggy-ish with shorts and awesome boots!

Left: Warm yellow-brown match for a sunny day.
Right: Purple + Yellow = Creative! Love the combination.

Left: Bgirl Beatch with classic red plaids and her Funk Roots tee, plus the red Adidas, hot!
Right: Bboy Shingo matching red with light blue. I like the tone of clothing contrasted by shoes and a simple cap, fresh.

It's real cool to see these styles in fashion live in motion.

Tiny tips:
1. If you like to wear it baggy, try slightly rolling up the sleeves. Plain cool tee inside will do the job without buttoning-up.
2. For a fitting size, choose a shirt with a waist cut, or it'll look too hunky and straight for the upper body.
3. Choose the right colour. It's fun to get contrasting colours in plaids, but if the mix is stiff, it can go wrong. Try choosing lighter colours for a tan/brown skin tone, and sharper colours for fairer skin.
4. Do not match plaids with plaids or lines or others, and too, do not match with similar colours. Try neutral matches instead.

Aight ya'all.
Drop some words if you have more insight about plaids!

Peace out! :]

Happy Bunny Year

2011-02-02T21:32:00.005+08:00

Wishing you a prosperous and wonderful Chinese New Year!

Loves,
Milktee

Funny Face

2011-01-28T18:21:00.002+08:00

Ever get tired of looking at Ying's happy smile?
Yes yes, I know we all love her like that.

Still, I think she should try some funny faces! Agree?
Ahh how 'bout this for a change? :]

Lol... I love it.

From The Eyes

2011-01-15T12:59:00.005+08:00

Define: Sartorial

1. Of or relating to the tailoring of clothing.

2. Of or relating to the quality of dress

Guys, meet "The Sartorialist".

When I first watched the video, I wondered: Who? What? How?

Do explore the world from the eyes of The Sartorialist this day.

Sunday Laze

2011-01-09T17:18:00.009+08:00

Hey, it's a Sunday.
Just a Sunday.
A day to laze around before getting back to work or study.

Here's a Sunday video for you.

Her Morning Elegance - Oren Lavie

p/s: I'm still working on remembering to write the date as 2011 instead of 2010. :] Habit that needs to change.

It's new

2011-01-03T15:00:00.007+08:00

Good day.

Hereby, I would like to inform you that the new year is here.

With reference to that matter, I observed that there are people bidding a no-looking-back-goodbye to 2010,
and others welcoming 2011 with a lot of let's-rock-n-roll-happiness.

One thing to bring to attention:
Is it me or it seems that everyone is just really hyped up for this year?
Very much a pleasant surprise. :]

For your information, we at Milktee are simply excited.
We're glad to pass the previous year with all your love and support,
and definitely looking forward to bring in more fashion fun, better service and fresh smiles this year.
So much to do. :]

Please find attached a picture of the Milktee team,
risking exposure (:] jk) and popping out to wish a happy Hello.

Take a guess on who does what :]

All in all, our bestest wishes to you.
May the past year be a good past, and the new year to be a beautiful one.

Loves,
Milktee

Christmas Merriment

2010-12-26T17:47:00.004+08:00

Hope everyone had much fun with the Christmas pressie giveaway last week!

We definitely did.

Thank you for all the warm wishes.

Thank you for being a part.

Thank you for all your support.

For those who haven't receive their pressies in time for Christmas, it must be on its way :\

I would've said the anticipation of arrival is what makes a gift special,

but yeah, I agree that the waiting part is no fun.

Please bear with us, and the postman. :]

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy

Pressie happiness

2010-12-16T14:30:00.000+08:00

Weeee! Milktee is just glad to spread some pressie happiness to all :]

So, a quick one:

This is about... Christmas presents giveaway!

It will be on... Dec 18 & 19 (Saturday & Sunday) 11am

What will happen is... The first person to tag themselves on one parcel AND comment with a message of greetings will be entitled to their chosen gift! (Only one of each gift for each person)

Yes the gifts are limited, and
what you see (the packaging) is what you get (well, it's more about what's within :])
until a time when we are able to reach out and thank every single one of you, one day.

The one thing
is not about who celebrates Christmas or who doesn't.
Can you feel the happiness of one who receives a parcel or post through snail mail?

The happiness and joy is the key. :]

Loves,
Milktee

Sharing is Caring

2010-12-11T14:00:00.005+08:00

December is a month of giving and sharing. :]

Well actually, every other month can be too.

Piece of Sky, Peace of Mind

2010-12-01T11:49:00.008+08:00

Dear December,

Are you already here?
All the gasps and sighs I hear, indeed it is one month away from the new year.

Everytime I look into the sky, I get a different picture.
It's ever changing, so swift I can hardly remember.

From the steps of home, a comfy shelter,
peace of mind as a real dreamer.

"When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh to the sky." - Buddha

Soak the Sponge

2010-11-27T22:54:00.018+08:00

Thunderstorm today.

Mixed feelings. Remembered the times when we had the guts (and spirit :]) to splash around in the rain and get soaking wet.

It was fun.

Pic taken from www.hughsaturation.blogspot.com/

Be like a sponge when it comes to each new experience.

If you want to be able to express it well,

you must first be able to absorb it well.

- Jim Rohn

Old Skool Robocop

2010-11-19T16:58:00.008+08:00

Is a robot smart or stupid? :]

When was the last time you've seen an old skool machine (non-battery) robot?

Gift from a friend

Old skool things are pretty amusing in this era. Kinda.
Because you hardly see them anymore.

Sometimes we've got to learn to appreciate the simpleness of the mechanism back in the days.
When there were less luxurious desires. As long as the basics of life are covered.
Live, to celebrate that on its own.

Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves. - Edwin Way Teale

Rainy drops

2010-11-16T16:06:00.004+08:00

Tick-tock works the clock

Rainy drops - the hops and pops

Pouring down on the town

Drown the sound

Music is found.

Decision making

2010-11-12T11:19:00.010+08:00

Meant to be somewhere.
Couldn't decide whether I wanted to go.
Decisions decisions. To go or not to go.
Went anyway, would just be a little late.
Arrived, couldn't find parking.
20 minutes later, still no parking space.
No point going now. It ends in 10 minutes.

Wasted: Petrol, money, energy and time
Achieved: Nothing

Have this happened to you before?
Note to self: more than a hundred thousand times :]

Lesson of the day:
Know what you want to do, or nothing will be done.
Decide, and stick to it. Life would surely be a little better.
Agree?

The next day is

2010-11-11T18:57:00.002+08:00

What's the best thing about Thursdays?

The next day is Friday! :]

Natural light

2010-11-07T15:20:00.007+08:00

The weather these days.
Random little Tornado here and there sometimes.

You can see that Nature is doing its part.
And throwing some tantrums on and off along the way.
Who doesn't?

And here we are.
So we work, live and survive with natural light.
Milktee too, works with light to bring out the essence of carefree simplicity.

Imagine if there's none.

November it is

2010-11-06T00:16:00.014+08:00

What you up to these days?
Nothing much. Just work. And chillin'.
Normally we filter out the work or study, because it's already 'by default'. :]

Chillin' always sounds nice. Sure feels nice too.

Oh, and not to forget, sourcing for inspiration.
I always need inspiration to get me going. Somehow.
There has to be something that brings out the anticipation to pass the days by, no?
Daydreaming used to be, and still is one thing that feels like a refresh button for me :]
and so, November it is.
How's your November treating you?
Do spend some time with the lovely talented Sophie Griotto.
Her illustrations are dreamily real, portraying an urban beauty that brings you through ticking minutes of a day.

You get ideas from daydreaming.
You get ideas from being bored.
You get ideas all the time.
The only difference between writers and other people is we notice when we're doing it.
- Neil Gaiman

Green Tea

2010-10-27T17:00:00.006+08:00

“If you are cold, tea will warm you;

If you are too heated, it will cool you;

If you are depressed, it will cheer you;

If you are excited, it will calm you.”

- William Gladstone

Green tea

contains anti-oxidants

helps prevent cancer and rheumatoid arthritis

fights infections

reduce high cholesterol levels

can prevent tooth decay

protects liver against toxins

burns calories + stimulates metabolism

boosts immune system

is good for eyes too

Tea is more than an idealization of the form of drinking, it is a religion of the art of life.
- KAKUZO OKAKURA, Book of Tea

Yoga yoga

2010-10-22T11:28:00.005+08:00

It's Friday! This deserves a tiny yippee!

Think:
When was the last time you let yourself free and look like a silly monkey :]
and do you get tired easily?
I know you know that we know that all of us know that it's good to do some exercise.

Mountain pose

Ever wonder how our darlin' Miss Milktee never runs out of poses?
What's the inspiration? Yoga yoga apparently!
It's the secret of 'You'll Obviously Grow Alive'! Yes, my creativity runs abit wild sometimes.

Lord of fishes pose

Lord Shiva's pose

I say, live a healthy way.
Sickness away, oh happy days.
Well, you have my word that my brain does work better after I started a more active lifestyle, dance awaaayy! :]

Quote: Just because you're not sick doesn't mean you're healthy.

Like That

2010-10-13T11:24:00.006+08:00

I would love to

have hair like that

dress like that

and just chill like that.

Well you know, Milktee style :]

Pictures from Conrad Roset

Mellow

2010-10-08T19:37:00.012+08:00

Could never spell it right: Marshmellow or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow. So I googled.

Well, I like mellow. It means laid-back, unhurried and relaxed.

I say, if we practice mellowness teamed up with productivity = awesome combination.

This, hmmm, is to be practiced. You with me? :]

Guess which expression I mostly have on my face.

Closest to the left, middle. Yep, the sleepy eyed one. :]

Shoes on wire

2010-10-02T02:08:00.010+08:00

I remind myself: It's October.
Now now, everyone's going through different phases, yes?
Work, exams, back to studies, travels and all that jazzzz.
Remember to breathe. :]

Photo by Ryan Bowman.
Check out his works at http://www.flickr.com/people/cardinalartisan/

I've seen shoes on wire somewhere, but I can't pin it down where exactly.
Might be just a dream :] who knows.
However, I do remember wondering, what I'd do if that's my pair of favourite shoes?
Try to get it back? Visit it everyday? or most importantly, find out WHO DID IT?
I think it would be interesting to know why exactly someone would do that, to shoes.
Well well, here's the wiki on 'Shoefiti' :] if you can bother that is (yes you can)

"I had the blues because I had no shoes,

until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet."

Right, the Shoefiti issue aside, can you think of a word to describe the picture?
The lines, the colour tone, the balance...
I'm outta adjectives here.

Weekend!

Sheep

2010-09-26T02:08:00.009+08:00

taken from http://timphelan.net/

Sheep makes me think of white puffy balls in the green green fields.
Can't tell sheep 1 from sheep 111, because they all look the same, though they do come in different sizes :]

Question: Do you like sheep?
Answer: Well, the thing is, I'm more of a tigerrr person
- 'Think I'd Go bEtter cReative, natuRal, fReeeee' :]

Random. What say you?

Check this - Ad from an outdoor clothing company Finisterre, UK.
I give sheep props for that. Look at him chillin'.
I only managed a 2 seconds cool before a total wipe out at the Wave House, Sentosa Island, Singapore.

Happy another week! :]

W for Wonder

2010-09-16T15:17:00.007+08:00

Some days when you're just too tired to do much at all,
maybe just feeling lazy.

Then the thought comes:
Wouldn't it be nice to get out and do something?

Then the Ws appear -
With who? Do what? When? Where? Why?
Nahh, too much hassle. Mission aborted.

My answer would be: Why not :]
Yes, random. See that W pose up there? Do it.
OK, so tell me tell me, how boring this city is, there's nothing to do, the weather's just not right, not to mention the crime and safety issues. Waffle waffle waffle :]

Here's something to share.
Listen to the elements of sound welcomed into the melody.
Wonderfully simple, simply wonderful.

You see - Wonder full.

The great end of life is not knowledge but action. - Thomas H. Huxley

Fine Fine Lines

2010-09-12T19:00:00.004+08:00

Talk about crossing the line, have you ever?
Being safe on one side, or be adventurous and step over the line?
Stripes have been in and out, on and off, still around,
and dangerous - makes you look fat? sometimes :]
Try playing around with the lines illusion and trick the eyes!

To get a fine line look, is there a need to fill your wardrobe with all stripey stuff you find?
How about making use of what you already have, yes definitely, if you do.
Thin or thick, fine or spaced, baggy or tight, long-sleeved or tank top, and dresses?!
Get some inspiration from the street styles,
from Style arena Tokyo to Lookbook to Bangkok street fashion stylists.

Casually sophisticated

Pairing up with skirts can look girly, cool and both.

Stripes and shorts.

Did you know there's more than one awesome look for shorties?

Tights and Skinnies - show some lines

Dress in stripey best

And last but not least!

Your turn!

Would you cross the line and make the stripes work for you?
Lookalikes are no fun. Find your own stripey line. :]

It's better to cross the line and suffer the consequences than to just stare at the line for the rest of your life.
How far does that apply? I'm still figuring it out myself.

Away

2010-09-05T15:00:00.000+08:00

It's one of those days of running about, making things happen,
and just be able to sit down at the end of the day and say:
"Today was good."

Pack your bags,
grab your belongings,
and go.
It's a daydream, an attitude, a lifestyle?

Sunday tune -
Who better than The Sundays themselves?

Joy, joy and joy,
work, work and work harder
sure as the hours

Have a good week guys.

I am home

2010-08-30T11:26:00.004+08:00

Now now, I am announcing this loud and clear.
I am home.

"A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams."

There are lots of places I call home, and each has homies to go with.
Home is where the love is - family and friendship,
and freebies, because we share the love, right? :]

Somewhere to be myself,
to laugh and cry, to die and revive, to live the life,
and most importantly,
to rest my head and sleep as much as the need applies.

I do believe, all homes differ.
And I'd say,
be it good or bad, happy or sad,
make the best out of everything and be grateful for what you have.

The simplest questions are the most profound.
Where were you born?
Where is your home?
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
Think about these once in a while and watch your answers change.
- Richard Bach

Well, we can zoom in to the smallest context of what we call home;
What about the one place we have all taken for granted?

Nature. Humanity. Earth.

A non-profit film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand - HOME
The film was launched in 2009, after decades of hardwork, working together with a group of like-minded people, towards one goal:
to spread the awareness, to do what we can, to make a change - save the planet.
Over a year later, anything?
The video is like over an hour, so pick a time, sit and watch,
and keep in mind, its now or never. :]

Dead Like Harry

2010-08-25T11:10:00.001+08:00

Who's Harry?

Right, bascially a guy called Harry passed away, but he lived on in the happy days of people who didn't know that he was gone, because someone forgot to inform them about the news.
No, I didn't make that up, honest.

and so, what about Harry? :]
Dead Like Harry is a group of friends who came together, have happy fun and create music from the heart. A blend of rock-country mix, with gentle touches of blues, their songs light up the days and bring your heart sways.
Real people, original music, beautiful words.

Their latest album - Know the Joy of Good Living :] The album title says it all. Its available for download from their website.

The joy of good living? Close your eyes, what is the nothing that makes you feel something, just like that. :] I feel mine.

We are always getting ready to live but never living. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Here's a song:
When we were 17

Old times are the best times.
Keep the old times close to your heart, know that they are always there.
Look back and smile, look forward and fly.

"Old times" never come back and I suppose it's just as well.
What comes back is a new morning every day in the year, and that's better.
-George E. Woodberry

Dare to Believe

2010-08-22T16:03:00.008+08:00

So, what's special about August 2010:
There are 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays, 5 Tuesdays in the month.
Does this make a difference in your daily life in any way?

Well, you know there's 52 weeks in a year,
and check this, we're into week 34, already.
Imagine if you're only allowed to go shopping once a week,
that means 18 more weeks before this year comes to an end. :]
OK say for example taking classes, fixing something, meeting up with a friend,
if there's something you want to do,
are you always waiting for the right moment?
for more time, money, energy...
I always see the days passing by like coaches of a train -
If you plan for it, you get on it;
If you're late, you might still be lucky, or just hate yourself for missing it;
If you wait and think, you'll be on the platform, looking as the train pass you by.

Goals.
There's no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them.
There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them.
There's no telling what will happen when you act upon them.
- Jim Rohn

Inspiration for a week34 Sunday, enjoy :]

The Root of Creativity

2010-08-18T23:42:00.007+08:00

Van Gogh's self-portrait with a bandaged ear.

Vincent Van Gogh.
What else do you know about this man, other than the fact that he is a legendary artist?
This portrait was drawn when he was healing from the wound.
There were different arguments about the story behind, how and why it happened.
But one thing was definite -
He lived his life creating pieces of art that lived on after his death.
And he had before said:
"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process."

So it is. The power to create stems from within, heart and soul.
Should you decide that you do not have the artistic twinge in you, maybe, you have limited your freedom of expression, blocked out your creative light bulb, and sit yourself in a box. Just maybe.

To create.
Does it start from something that already exists?
or be it a birth of something never seen?
The power of creativity hits, when it makes people skip a breath and realise -
"I didn't think that was possible."

Me thinks
Creativity, can be anything out of nothing, and well, it can be everything :]
Put together things that fits or even contrasts naturally, it becomes something new in your own nature.
How? Don't try to hard.
Natural is original, casual and comfortable.
Happiness...lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.
-Vincent van Gogh

Flower Power

2010-08-14T14:00:00.017+08:00

Right, let's chat Flower Power.

What kinda power are we lookin' at:
- the Back-to-Vintage fashion power
- the Summer-Breezy-style power
- or the Simply-just-Love-Flowers power

Simple. Sweet. Sunny.

Too empty on the shoulders?
Vintage-cute laced outer coat.
Goes with the inner lacey end.

Lacey. Lady. Lovely.

Moving around?
Make it casual with a white tee for safe front, and black tights.
No surprise wind-blowing flashes, can't go wrong with them.
Different sizes of flowers patterns;
Red catches the eye, yellow-greeny-blue neutralizes the loudness.

Convenient. Comfy. Catchy.

Try some different leggings?
Jeans-material, brings a washed out twist to the detailed dotty-flowery coordination.

Detail. Distinct. Different.

Add on a long cardi.

Tone low with a smooth flow.

Sharp colour prints.
Fresh visual impact.

Image. Inspire. Individual.

Soft detailed prints gives a brighter touch.
Above ankle faded jeans gives a boy-ish push.

Light. Bright. Delight.

Make a change.
Match a skirt for some layers.

Clever. Layer. Flavour.

Fun fuse of colours print!

Thin leather belt on the waist,
adds some taste.

Long carefree or sweet lacey cardi.

Each outer layer sings a different manner.

Can go with jeans jacket or hoodie,
even an off-shoulder top or tee.
Serious? Totally.

What do u have in your wardrobe?
Brew up your homemade flower tea.

One fluff: Less is more. Always.

Some looks from Lookbook.nu

Wonder: Would the fad die away?
and, would you still love flowers anyway?

The Awe of Air in Art

2010-08-10T14:54:00.008+08:00

Who would have thought of that? Dan Steinhilber.
Dan is an artist, who explores the form of art through his own unique variety of ideas. His art exhibits play with colours that feed visual hunger, materials that sit in daily lives, and air that fills space and breath. It must leave you in awe.
Well it certainly did me.
SO, check out the article "Dan Steinhilber retrospective: Escaping definitions" and picture gallery on WashingtonPost.com to delve into the insights of the artist's work. In their words:
"Dan Steinhilber's unique perspectives - Dan Steinhilber's brand of installation art incoporates common items in uncommon ways, immersing visitors' senses and sometimes bodies into the action."

Inspired? Wanna start doing something arty? OK, here's a place you can get the satisfaction of creating art, http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ in memory of the one and only - Jackson Pollock. Yes thats the man, and thats how he created his mind blowing pieces of art.
No guarantees how much fun you'll have at the Jackson Pollock site, you just gotta do what you gotta do :]

Smiles

2010-08-08T08:36:00.001+08:00

Are you a Smiler? :]

Do you smile to yourself when you look into the mirror first thing in the morning? Wokay, I know that's not the best question someone can ask. Well, can answer - I'm not sure, mostly I can't remember how I make the walk to brush my teeth.
Do you practice your smile then? Yeah I spend hours sitting in front of the mirror trying to figure out the best smile I have. :] not gonna tell whether that's sarcasm or for real, hah.

Here, some smiles:

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with. - W.C. Fields

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. - Phyllis Diller

Smile - it increases your face value.

You're never fully dressed without a smile. - Martin Charnin

Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available. ~Jim Beggs

If you're not using your smile, you're like a man with a million dollars in the bank and no checkbook. - Les Giblin

Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.

Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to.

A smile is a light in the window of the soul, indicating that the heart is at home.

Ooh, and 'Wear a smile - one size fits all.' Feels like Milktee to me.

Just thinking - The Free Hugs people go on the streets with tags, cardboards and tshirts to spread the love, imagine how they'd do it with Free Smiles. Free Smiles, anyone?

A Sunday Smile by Beirut. Smile away with it.

Pablo who?

2010-08-03T22:00:00.008+08:00

First, a friend sent me th is

Yes yes, there's too much detail in there, even if you squint your eyes and stick your nose to the screen, you won't see enough of it. This is 'The art of music in...', one of the masterpieces of Matei Apostolescu :] Yes have some fun pronouncing the name! Check out his creations in the gallery. I say no more.

Second, the link was featured on Abduzeedo.com. Go for a surf, immerse yourselves in the wonderworld of design - architecture, illustrations, graphics, photography, and all in the name of art. OK wait, I'd advise you to go with no expectations, just so that you get the hit, fresh and hard, yea I mean if it's your cuppa tea, you know.
There are absolutely no boundaries for imagination and creativity - how something can possibly be produced in such manner. It all comes down to the raw inspiration derived from surrounding elements in everyday life.

Third, The Sketchbook Project.
'It's like a concert tour but with sketchbooks.'
Sketchbooks = artists? Me thinks not necessarily.
It's a medium of expression, any form of expression. It's blank pages for you to fill up with anything you wish.
Yes yes yes, I know, its easier said than done :]
Big ups for the project!

"Everything you can imagine is real."
— Pablo Picasso

Blues

2010-08-03T00:17:00.004+08:00

No no, I ain't talkin' about Monday blues :] Its already beginning of the Tuesday, no? Right right, I agree nobody actually thinks like that, especially when you're working typical office days and hours. Well I'm pretty sure you do in one way or another, realise that the week goes by quicker when there's something to look forward to.

So, can try planting a funflower in the middle of the week? Dunno, like make one of the days a 'Dress day', or 'Polka-dot day', or 'White day', or yeah obviously it doesn't have to be all about dressing up to make yourself happy!

It's pretty much anything that tickles your fancy,
like after a day's work -
karaoke singing in your room? yes unless you do that already;
or tea session? yes means drinking tea, and listening to music, and pretend to meditate, yoga even;
or doodling/colouring on a blank paper, yes tell me when was the last time you doodled with colour pencils?
I'm thinking of more unbelievable examples that may probably prompt you to stare at me and go 'ggaahhh', so OKAY, think of something that you would like to do, that would give you something to look forward to, and do it.
oh and yes, please, I mean something other than absorbing radiation from the electronic machine :] Yes yes yes I do realise, take that away, and take away exactly what I'm doing right now - typing with three fingers.

Anyways, if you haven't already, meet Gabe Bondoc.
Song: Jacob's Blues
OK, please put away your love or hate for Twilight,
just listen to the guitar and the voice.
There's one thing about this video and song :]

Link: Jacob wolf and the tee Gabe is wearing!

Hope for thought

2010-07-30T16:16:00.013+08:00

"dum spiro, spero"
Try pronouncing that, and repeat repeat. Yes its supposed to be just for fun :] That's Latin, and it translates to
"While I breathe, I hope"

We mope, we cope and we hope. So we do.
Yes yes, generally speaking.
It's too wide to define hope, for hope itself is intangible. It's like...zoom out on Google Map, and you can see pop-ups of any imaginable hopes and wishes from all the people around the world. And I am nowhere close to finding the right words to tell you what hope is all about.

OK, zoom back in. Yes to Milktee and me :]
Sometimes, we see nice clothes in stores/magazines/websites, and that one look just catches our fancy. We love the style, image and emotion the clothes associates us with, or well, we just really like to look nice and pretty.
So I wonder: Do we dress in a certain style
to impress on the trendy image,
to simply cheer up our day,
or just to feel comfy and nice?
It can be either one, or it can be all, there's surely no definite answer to that.
And this is proven, based on the fact that we get so many inspiring styles & looks from fashion on the streets -
Everyone has their own way of thinking and individual style.

So, is there something you hope to send across when you choose what to wear everyday?
Like try, that 'Hope' tee in the picture - what would you think and how would you feel? :]
Or yes you know, even the random tee you pick to wear at home after a nice shower.
And yes yes, its just hope for thought, you know.

Finally, just slightly zoom out from the 'fashion hope' thought, and leave with this:

"Everything that is done in the world is done by hope."
- Martin Luther

Mittwoch

2010-07-28T14:00:00.000+08:00

Yes yes, Mittwoch literally means mid-week in German, and it's the Wednesday.

When I used to take the tube, yes LRT, one of them days I wonder how come people seem to be walking slower compared to normal speed, then I checked, and agreed with myself, it's something to do with the mid-week day.

Anyways, everyday can be Valentine's Day. You say that on Valentine's Day itself, well, do you actually live like its Valentine's everyday? Yes yes, even if you don't have a Valentine to share it with, there's a difference between being lonely or being alone. :] OK, what I really want to say is, enjoy the video, and feel the tune. Just like that.

Valentine - Kina Grannis

You are...

2010-07-27T23:06:00.000+08:00

Hellooo

It's 'You are' day today! Huh? Tu es means you are(is) in French. :] Tuesday, geddit?

Fill in the blanks: I am__________; You are__________!
Me: I am thinking a lot...You are shopping or wot!
Yes Malaysia's 2010 Mega Sale Carnival is on.
Have you started? Me not, yet.
Time to go crazy? Not ready to brave the crowds, yet.
Anything you've been wanting to buy? Can't make up my mind, yet.
Here's the thing:
I don't just want to buy stuff. I need to.
That's the difference.
I've been wearing the same tops to work every week.
Yes, means time to get new clothes, ainit?
Who knows where to get good stuff? Do share!
Yes yes, other than you know, our darlin' Milktee store. :]

One more thing, just an exciting discovery today: What is Blik?
Click and surf the Vienna wave. Decorate and spice up blank wall space. They're wall graphics that look like painted-on drawings, and they're removable. Amazing or what. How it started from two people wanting to decorate their home and couldn't make up their mind, so they came up with a solution.
Blik it! :] Genius!
Plus the designs are so fresh!
I mean, the whole idea, from the decision of choosing - paint or wallpaper, into cut outs and stickers, and make it happen?

Apply the theory to fashion style - e.g. to wear dress or tee? put together a mix and match, and voila!

Old Oldie Oldies :]

2010-07-25T18:38:00.000+08:00

Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday

Hello weekend

2010-07-24T17:00:00.000+08:00

Hiya Satursunday,

Whaddup today?

Out to play? Day-dreaming? or surfing the virtual waves?

Here, in Malaysia truly Asia, we have sunshine all day everyday,
it becomes something we take for granted and avoid,
though yes I do agree it gets way too hot sometimes.
And let's not get into the details of how the sun gives us colour. :]
But so far, it seems to me that the weather's gone crazy
- Thunderstorms come and go like cats crossing a busy street. Random. No?
Global warming? Me thinks yes.
Wouldn't be surprised if it starts snowing, eventually, ha. :]

When you see the heavy gloomy dark clouds make their way towards the part of city you're at,
do you start thinking how it's gonna make life difficult
- leaving the house, getting home, massive traffic jams?

or do you wonder: why the weather gets funny like that? Weirdo.

Sunshine brings light, and it's supposed to brighten up your day.
It does mine. Happy sunshine.