Style & Grace 101

I left my phone cable in the office so sorry, no photos today! I christened my gladiator heels too so guess you'll have to wait til tomorrow.. :p

Anyway, since I will not be posting any pics today, let's just talk about hmm.. manners. Some people feel intimidated to walk into high-end stores, fine-dining restaurants.. for the fear of others looking down to (or at?) them. Well, it is not all about physical appearance. The moment you open your mouth, how you initiate and answer questions and how you behave will make a whole lot of difference.

I am sure you have come across some girls, mak datins, celebs who look extremely good and posh but by the time they open their mouth, hancus!! .. and, there are some people who actually look much simpler but the way they speak and carry themselves instantly put them above the rest. No need accents/slangs just put together the right words, voila!

#1 - When somebody asks you "How are you", instead of saying "I'm good", why not try "I am doing well, thanks. How about you?" Or, simpler version could be "I am fine, THANKS. How are you?"

#2 - Always add the word "Please" when you ask for something. Say you are in a Chanel boutique, you want to have a look at a bag. You can say "Can I have a look at that one, please..?"

#3 - Oh yeah, some mat sallehs made fun of me with these words: "Salmon" should actually be pronounced as "Sa(l)mon" - silent L. "Almond" should be "Ah-mond"

#4 - Always, always remember NOT to use slangs! They are NOT COOL, unless if you like to be associated with people from Queens or Brooklyn instead of Manhattan. Usage of the words like "ain't", "wassup", "how's it goin'", "yo!", "cool mannnn", etc... erkk.. oh yeah, DO NOT curse either!

#5 - Lastly, walk with confidence and when talking to people, look them in the eye. Establish eye contact. Practice those essential phrases in #1-#4 until you master a smooth accent and you will see the difference!

#6 - Oh yeah, one more thing. This is something I am trying really hard to get rid off, try not to have that nasal tone (it sounds annoying). Project your voice from your throat - ok, I do not know how to explain this in technical terms but I think you should know what I mean.

There you go, long lengthy post. It is written from personal experiences. Basic stuffs that people take for granted yet really effective in building your personality.

p/s: somebody is going to have a good laugh at this and probably thinking "look who's talking!" .. i have improved a lot ok!!

Not Even Close

People say some of us can't stop shopping because we are just not content with our lives.. I am far from having it all, something is still missing..

Clock's Ticking

I think this would be the last year that I am dressing up like this. I will start dressing up my age next year. Although it is more fun, it is however just so wrong to get inspired by those teenage characters in Gossip Girl or in the likes of Nicole Richie, the Olsens, Misha Barton, Lindsay Lohan, etc...

I have always liked the proper chic look, think Charlotte York, Kate Bosworth, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Aniston. Not only they are more feminine, I think the look is more classy and appropriate for the office too.

I hate to say goodbye and I don't want to grow up.. those sayings that you should be yourself somehow is not necessarily that easy I guess. Sucks!!





Wearing
Floral Blouse: Forever 21 (I bought it in Houston but funny that Topshop KL has the same one too)
Pencil Skirt: Unknown
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Bag: Topshop
Hairband: Forever 21
Scarf: Forever 21
Bracelet: Mum's vintage (ugly but I like!)

p/s: I got an ipod FM transmitter today.. Boleh la karaoke dalam kereta lepasni... woohoo!! :p

A Perfect Dinner

We had dinner at Al-Nafourah (Le Meridien), believe it or not I actually dislike Middle Eastern / Mediteranean (whatever you call it) food. It was however my choice .. as I was hooked to that restaurant for one particular reason. The belly dancing!! he he he...

I don't know why but I find it very entertaining that I couldn't stop smiling and literally had my mouth open throughout the performance.. even men in the room didn't really watch her like I did. he he he..





So somebody paid a huge bill so I could watch that girl dance :) Thank you!! It was THE BEST dinner ever.. I know Frangipani serves the best food in town but unfortunately they don't have a belly dancer.. :(



Wearing
Dress: BCBG Max Azria
Cardigan: Dorothy Perkins
Open-toe Pumps: Charles & Keith
Handbag: Speedy 30
Hairband: Unknown

Yeah.. I didn't have any accessories on and handbag choice is a bit off.. it was so hot & humid yesterday that I was seriously lazy to dress up.. still ok la tu kan..

p/s: Charles & Keith is opening soon at Pavilion KL! (next to Forever 21)

Countdown...

Today I received:

1. SKII gift sets - thanks "Debbie" for telling me that my eyes are wrinkly, and somebody obviously remembers that, and come to rescue!
2. My Gladiator sandals!! :) That was really quick, I ordered it last week! Tapi.. tersangatlah tinggi.. It looks really good but I have to admit they are not the most comfortable shoes I have - or ever tried.. So for the sake of being trendy, I guess I have to carry spare shoes with me, in case I break my ankle. Errk..

Soooo excited, 4 days to go.. tee hee

After 2 successful purchases from eBay, I am pretty convinced that Internet is one of the best invention ever!

So, here are my latest eBay searches:
1. Vera Wang and DVF dresses for work
2. Leather biker jacket - then I'll have to find a place to wear it to :p
3. Vintage tops/dresses

... but, I had my usual night chat with mum a minute ago.. our topic today is as usual, politics.. she told me that the price of rice has gone up to 100% at certain places.. kesian orang2 miskin.. and here I am browsing for more and more clothes, handbags, shoes, etc... ok, we'll see how long I can stay feeling guilty like this..

... come on people, have some faith in me will ya?!

p/s: I have night telecon tomorrow.. and it's Friday night for god's sake! cari makan punya pasal... *sigh*

Wow

OK, this entry is conflicting with my interest but lately I am feeling very patriotic (especially thanks to that recent visit to Thailand!).

Can you believe that Anwar Ibrahim is at #9 of TIME Top 100 Most Influential People for 2008? No no.. this is not a joke like when people say Maya Karin or Siti Nurhaliza is in FHM's Top 100 Sexiest Women. Anwar Ibrahim is actually in THE TIME magazine's list (no, no such thing as the Asian version whatsoever)..

He is in the Top 10 alongside these following great leaders:
1. Dalai Lama
2. Vladimir Putin
3. Barrack Obama
4. Hillary Clinton
5. John McCain
6. Hu Jintao
7. George W. Bush
8. Jacob Zuma
9. Anwar Ibrahim
10. Kevin Rudd

This is what Paul Wolfowitz (former US Deputy Secretary of Defense) wrote of Anwar: "I felt his real "crime" had been to challenge Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, whose impressive record will be forever stained by his treatment of Anwar"

For a complete listing, click here

He has really put Malaysia on the map now, hasn't he?

Burberry Blue

I am extremely busy.. I have no idea how I am going to manage all the stuffs on my plate :(

If I were to go to Japan end of this month, I need to figure out how to organize the workshop. I cannot fly all the way just to sit and chat around, can I? The problem is, I am absolutely clueless!

Anyway, IF I ended up going, as usual, I have to find a motivation. Guess what? I found Burberry Blue, which is exclusive to only Japan market :D

Tell me you won't go gaga over these:




or these...



cute kannn... macam Suri Cruise... dia pun takde Burberry Blue.. :p



Damn I'm hilarious!

p/s: I wish I could go for free.. trips come with price tags, huge one indeed!!