Fantastic Four...

 

I had literally just came back from the cinema, after watching Fantastic Four. I braced myself after reading all the bad reviews from both media and 'the people' and was prepared for the worst. Then I was told that movies that get slated I generally end up liking, possibly because I am just that good at bracing myself for the worst. Well,  came out pretty blown away regardless, by its lack of substance, pace, or excitement. I struggled to stay focus after the first hour as the pace was going nowhere. By the 80th minute, remembering that the film is supposed to be 100mins, I was getting a little confused if there was at all a fight scene, or if this is supposed to be some Part 1 of 2 I didn't know about. Then fight scene came. The fight scene ended. Yes almost within the time I took to type those two sentences it was over. The movie subsequently ended, of course, in the most cringe worthy way ever - coming up with their team name.

Our standards for superhero movies by now are quite high, and I'm not sure who in the right mind thought this movie was ok enough to be released. My first impression from its trailers were perhaps it is rebooting its origins for kids who would have never seen the old F4's. Then I noticed that even kids weren't quite buying it.

One of the base problem - casting. The old F4 consisted of Jessica Alba & Chris Evans, the heartthrobs of like, ever. The current cast...? Not even close. I also got very confused as to why Sue Storm had to keep going from her real hair to wigs throughout the movie.

In case anyone wanted to know what was in my bag haha - my new coin purse (I know!), still my favourite lippy: Melted by Too Faced, my must have Olympus Camera, keys, and a pair of earrings "just in case" haha!

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RAW tee   //   KKXX by Stylenanda

Skirt   //   River Island

Boots   //   Topshop

Candy Clutch   //   ASOS

Sunnies   //   Ray-ban

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Pimms, Pizzas and Pop Vinyls!

I absolutely love summers in London especially when it's a good one like this year's! Most evenings the Sun retires with the most gorgeously rendered sky after a hard 17 hour shift. I went out last night with my boys channelling my California Girl and simply could not believe the heat behind that sun still at 7pm! 

My recent post was about Mad Max & feminism; all the funnier when Chris Pratt aka Starlord talks about how he feels objectified too filming Jurassic World - haha I love it!

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5 July 2015>> So, I finally caught Jurassic World this week, now I don't have that nostalgic relationship to the original Jurassic Park like most people my generation would as my mother had always banned us from the movie, deeming it too scary for us to watch. In fact I only watched the whole movie properly a year or two ago!

First things first, Chris Pratt was surprisingly HOT as the compassionate Owen. I watch New Girl so to see 'Nick Miller' (Jake M. Johnson) brought a sense of realism, which I think was what his role was for; just a guy at his desk. The older nephew of the heroin is suspiciously good looking; much like a Beckham child (Brooklyn to be specific).

The plot has a very similar skeleton to the original, but I enjoyed the sequel a whole lot more and found myself thoroughly gripped and entertained until the end. The conflict of interests and morals were poetically debated, much like the contrasting roles Owen & Claire were put in the Park to do, later diffusing into mutual admiration. Aww. 

All in all, I'd give it a solid 9/10!

xoxo

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Crop Top   //   River Island

Fringe Skirt   //   River Island

Long Jersey Cardi   //   Boohoo

Heels   //   ASOS

Black Rubber Clutch   //   Mango

Sunnies   //   Boutique in L.A.

Daisy Necklace   //   Marc Jacobs Perfume

Bangle   //   I designed & made it! (and I take orders heh!)

Rings   //   H&M and Topshop

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Throwback!

A big throwback here - to only 1.5years ago but what looks like a lifetime. This was before I did any cosplays or went to any comic cons dressed up! I am still quite digging this look, especially my super WAH wah-nails heh!

For those who are curious, this piece of artefact in fact has some nice history to it:

Cool ey?

I miss my ombre hair! In fact I've been booked in next week to go blonde again - bleach blonde! Wish me luck!

xoxo

What a glorious weekend!

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Coat   //   Coach

Mint Fluffy Jumper   //   COS

Patent Skirt   //   ASOS

Socks   //   Topshop

Boots   //   River Island

Backpack   //   Prada

Batman Earrings   //   DC Comics

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xoxo

Heat Wave Baby!

So we've got two weeks of spring!! I'm absolutely loving it as, well, who wouldn't? 

I'm absolutely obsessed with this clutch. It comes in both black and white - this is obviously the white, while the black carries black spike studs. They are super gorgeous! They are handmade by the London brand Vivian Ying - where again (see last post) you have an exclusive half price coupon to shop at! Simply type in YNMS50 at checkout and get investing on your designer leather clutch!!

P.S. My nails are Gwen Stefani for OPI's Satin Black; which on its own is basically just matte black... what do you guys think? I personally would probably rather a matte topcoat...

xoxo

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White Blouse   //   from Korea
Blue Patent Skirt   //   ASOS
Shoes   //   Topshop
Clutch   //   Vivian Ying
Rose Ring   //   H&M
Wrap Rings   //   ASOS

Arm Stack:
Bvlgari
Zara
Alexander McQueen
Topshop

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Glowing in this Badass Artefact

I came across this piece of war artefact outside the wartime museum at Woolwich Arsenal and I simply couldn't resist but to crawl in!

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Slouch top   //   Miss Selfridge

Wet Look Mini Skirt   //   ASOS

Fashion Tights   //   ASOS

Glowing Beanie in crime   //   Topshop

Fluffy Bag   //   Dune

Spiked Boots   //   Jeffrey Campbell

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Last Friday Before Christmas!

It's the last day at the office for many of us! Are you more organised this year compared to the last like you promised yourself last Christmas? Made no such promise as you have always been an Organisation Goddess? Hehe, well I am definitely more like the prior than the later!

Anywho, still trying to catch up with posts but I thought this white skater skirt is a lot like christmas indeed. I did this outfit back in October which explains the lack of layers (remember our warm October?) and my long straight hair. I've been crushing on this blue for a long time now and the items in this shade is steadily growing! Can't wait to show you what I acquired from Selfridges this week! EEK! I love it SO so so much! In fact, I'm going to post it on Instagram right after this!

I'm crushing on this colour so hard that even my Christmas Tree is this colour! xP

I was also so in love with this bag, instantly chic's up any outfit!

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Electric Blue Top   //   Club Monaco

White Leather Skater Skirt   //   River Island

Tights   //   ASOS

Fur Bag   //   Dune

Heels Bootie   //   Miss Selfridge

Nail art   //   WAH Nails

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xoxo

The Hair I Never Had

I really enjoyed putting this look together. The task at hand was actually these teeny tiny little hot pants but I think the wig just stole the show! I have been sent another 2 wigs since the blonde one from Try Not To Laugh, and I must say I'm having a lot of fun with them! I don't know if I could wear it a full day or out with friends but I simply love how it transforms my look!

Back to these tiny shorts from H&M Divided, they are literally at least two sizes too small than its label. Thank god they're very stretchy though, as you can also see that it has front and back contrast materials, the back is even stretchier than the front. They are so little and tight though I don't think I would wear them again if I didn't need to (mind I have to wear garment assignments twice). They are so short that they almost can't cover the top ribbings of these tights that were made for short-shorts!

On another note, I came across this gorgeous jacket walking through Primark and I simply could not help myself with the unbelievable price tag! #hallelujah

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Ice-cream Blouse   //   Topshop

Biker Jacket   //   Primark

Hot Pants   //   H&M Divided

Fashion Tights   //   ASOS

Shoes   //   PPQ by Office

Serpenti Watch   //   Bvlgari

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Just a side note, the brunette looking wig actually carries a red-ish hue in direct sunlight. I have always wished my hair was soft enough for soft curls, this is almost like the dream hair I never had! I probably should have smoothed it over a little more though, I have had it in my closet for a few months now and it seemed to have tangled a little. Anyone with any suggestions? Isn't there something I can spray on it so it will brush out nicely? It's not real human hair so when I try to brush it, it gets so stuck I'm worried it will break off at the scalp! Eek...

xoxo