Presidential

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! I've taken quite the hiatus from posting because I've lost my photographer, but I met up with dear Samson who I forced to take some photos of me and I gotta say, I LOVE HIS WORK. Not just because it's of me. Check out his stuff at www.7braidstrong.com or follow him on insta @7braidstrong.

So okay, so much has happened and I've really missed writing so this may come out kind of long and rambly.

I was watching the U.S. elections like a hawk, I pretty much devoured any liberal leaning news (yes, I like my opinions to be validated by like-minded news - totally biased!) so as you can expect, I was disappointed when HRC wasn't elected.  I had hoped the U.S. would elect its first female president, and also because the civil rights causes that HRC champions are near and dear to my heart - Women's rights, equality for the LGBTQ community, and rocking pantsuits. Like come on, GO HILLARY! I actually teared up quite a during the 3 days post-election but life goes on!

Over here in Singapore, our parliament just passed a bill to amend our constitution with regard to our presidential election to propose racial representation. It seems a little forced to me, considering we're a meritocracy but I do believe in fairness and equality for all. And since I think our President tends to be a symbolic figurehead, k whatever. However, I can't wait to see the bill evolve into ensuring women are also equally represented. How about it eh?? WOOO GO CRAZY ANGRY FEMINIST!! Maybe I could be Singapore's first female president. VOTE FOR ME! My slogan will be "I'm with her (because she has pizza)".

So speaking about potential jobs for me... My dear friend Char suggested I start a vlog to talk about stuff I'm good at - like cleaning, being insane about dogs and being a strange dingbat. How fun would that be? Me droning on endlessly about cleaning products and how difficult it is balancing having a dog and being Singapore's first female president... SMASH HIT BABY. Unfortunately I don't think it's likely to happen since I'm bad with technology and I don't think anyone I know can bear following me around and videotaping me for long stretches of time without going batshit cray. But one can dream I suppose.

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I put that line in between because I'm now totally jumping to a new thought because it's kind of past my bedtime (10pm, yes I am a baby) and I'm feeling like there are a few things I have to just talk about.

1. I had an epiphany today and I think it's super valid and important - We women may all be one half mermaid - the top half! Slap on some shell bras and be your best half mermaid self my sexy lady friends.

2. If your name was Frank, would you use the phrase "I'm gonna be Frank with you" before dropping some truth, and would you smirk each time?

3. I am supposing in this scenario that you, like me, say 'excuse me' to the people around you when you sneeze. When you're alone, let's say in a room by yourself, maybe your dog is there. And you sneeze. Do you say "excuse me?" Asking for a friend.

4. Have you ever trolled a scammer? I had my first experience doing so. And it felt great after the fact. Apparently there are these scams going on where you get some call from "UPS" or "DHL" or some delivery company and they ask you to maybe transfer money or give them your kidney or something. So what happened was I receive a call from what appeared to be a local number, I answered and one of those automated voices come on and say something about a package and press 1 to be transferred to an operator. So I press 1 thinking "hmmm maybe I bought something I don't remember?" and some dude answers in crisp China style mandarin. He says a bunch of words and I say "I can't speak Chinese, can you please put me through to an English speaking operator" to which he responds "No" and hangs up. I was like WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS??? I wanted to call back and yell! Then it dawned on me. How annoying, what a waste of excitement over the fact that I might have been the recipient of some drunk online shopping I may have forgotten buying (it happens).

5. Did you know that I have magic words? I wrote this post on 2 July and it was dedicated to my sister who was pregnant. She had told me she was due between then and 10 July. And guess what? Less than 24 hours later, she went into labour and gave birth to a super cutie. I'm not saying I'm amazing or anything, but I may have the power to induce labour. I should most definitely be President of something.

Okay, thanks for reading, if you've made it all the way here, congratulations and what's wrong with you? Love yewwwww.

Hello? It's popsicle calling.

Dress: Sheinside | Shoes: Aldo (Similar here) | Bag: Charles & Keith | Sunglasses: Pieces (Similar here)
Rings: Old (Similar here) | Earrings: Old (Similar here) | iPhone case: ASOS (Similar here) 

As per my usual pattern of obsessive behaviour, when I like something, I REALLY like it. In this case, it's cellphone covers for my precious iPhone 5S. While I'm not really utilising my smartphone the way it was intended (basically for all facets of life, not just making phone calls), I love love love to dress it up in little outfits. I love silicone phone covers because I'm a huge klutz and they offer bouncy protection, but they're also usually whimsical and cute and sometimes really stupid so that gets the YES I WANT treatment any day.

Clearly I have a problem

Cellphone covers can range from pretty expensive to really cheap depending on where you shop. I think physical retail outlets might jack up the prices since they have to pay rent and being the avid online shopping expert* that I am, I have some recommendations if you're looking for quirky cellphone covers that will make your phone seem even larger than it really is but also cuter so I think it's worth it.

This is totally my face when someone says something awkward. That someone is usually me. Pic from here

I'm going to custom make a Nacho version like this and then they can play! Pic from here

That's so meta. Pic from here

For when you need help with your evil ways, call your friends. Pic from here

Or when you need help defeating evil. Pic from here

I've not ordered from the sites mentioned in the pictures above but I have ordered from TVC Mall and AliExpress and have been satisfied with their products and services so you can consider them as they have tons of phone cases for a variety phone types.

Thanks for reading!

Bananas

Dress: Chicnova | Shoes: Aldo (Similar here) | Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Bag: Sportsgirl (Similar here) | Ring: Twentyeight Lane (Similar here) | Phone cover: Aliexpress

So I had already written this post and then when I went to edit it, the whole draft went totally bonkers and I had to delete it all. Some could say that the post went totally bananas. HURHURHUR. 

I used to be quite concerned about how people saw me but nowadays I'm really pleased to let my freak flag fly and just be all out bananas so I thought it'd be cool to have a banana dress and a banana phone cover. Do you think the Sophia Webster banana shoes would be too much? 

Pic from here

What's not to love about bananas? They are high in potassium which is good for something... I think... And they are super delicious as an afternoon snack and can be made into a kickass chocolate banana cake that is making me drool just thinking about it. 

Also, the word 'bananas' has a lot of the letter A in it and we all know that A is the best letter because A is for Alex. YAY! 

So eat some bananas, wear some bananas and then go bananas! Thanks for reading! 

You'll be in my heart... Maybe

Top and skirt: ASOS

If you're wondering why my face looks weird... Join the club of 'me too!'

'Need to pee' pose - so hot right now.

Clutch: Klear Klutch

Shoes: Superga

I'm going on vacation to California tomorrow so I'll be taking a break from posting as I will be too busy seeing sights, hearing sounds and eating food, although mostly it'll be the food thing. But I'll be back and while I wish it'll be with a haul of great stuff, it is unlikely because mommy says money doesn't grown on trees (even though paper comes from trees so she's clearly not aware of science) and also because I'm going with my warden (the boo) who will nag my ear off and then some if I spend any money unnecessarily.

I shall bid you adieu temporarily but like the terminator (I'm the shoppinator), I'LL BE BACK!

The great debate

Dress: Ophella

Necklace: Smooch the Label

Shoes: Sophia Webster | Bag: Quintessential | Umbrella; Japan | Ring: Zouk Flea Market | Phone cover: TVC Mall

 The weekend went by in a flurry of pink and white, as I'm sure you're well aware unless you've been living under a rock, in which case, hi, I am super flattered you would choose to read my blog upon return to civilisation. Please google 'Pink Dot 2014'.

I wore pink on Friday and Saturday but not Sunday because I was busy eating crisps in my pajamas the whole day (don't judge me). I continue my pink parade today with bits of awesome pink accessories both because I support freedom to love and also because I have been dying to wear these shoes for ages.

I don't want to delve too much into the whole debate since so much has already been said but with everything else there is going on in the world, does it really matter if someone else loves pink? 

Thanks for reading, hope you're feeling in the pink of health!