Dress from Kitsch-Kitsch




View from the 65th floor of 1-Altitude. Magical, isn't it?

Lately I’ve been mildly obsessed with the prospect of acquiring an ipad for myself. I don’t know what sparked that sudden interest – I guess it’s largely due to my discovery of penny-auction sites that display ipads being sold daily for as low as $50. I KNOW RIGHT!? The hell..

HOWEVERRRRRR, the amount an individual spends on each penny-auction bid can be quite terrifying when you access the final figure. This is a major money-making venture for retail companies.. A gold mine, really. Ahhh. But I digress. Back to my ipad obsession. I WANT ONE. BADLY. So badly that this has surpassed all reasons of logic and transcended into a NEED. I’ve successfully convinced myself that I need one for school and to run both Kisslocke and KitschKitsch efficiently. That is, of course, a blatant lie.. Seeing how a blackberry gives me all the access I need. But I’ve been a great person all year round. I DESERVE SOMETHING NEW AND FABULOUS! I need this new electronic gadget to get my techno geek on! Someone buy it for me pleaseeee?

Also, I’ve been craving frozen yoghurt for the past week but sheer laziness has been rendering my desires unfulfilled. It’s bad – I get drawn in by mere pictures of swirly yoghurt online and the next thing I know? BAM. Complete drool-worthy cravings.

I mean, LOOK AT THAT. How irresistible is that?

It not only tastes good, it looks fluffy and.. Err.. Soft.

And now I feel like having some chocolate coated donuts.





This is bad. My brain’s a mess. Maybe I should get some sleep..

I cannot, for the life of me, comprehend what goes on in the minds of the citizens from the People’s Republic of China.

I needed to buy some promotional material for my company so I went on to Ebay because it’s my personal favourite international platform. For those of you who don’t understand how Ebay works, it’s basically an immense community where sellers list their items at a starting price and fix a stipulated timeframe for bids to increase. There is also a ‘Buy It Now’ option where shoppers can simply purchase an item at the listed price immediately without any bidding hassle!

I needed to buy rings as a giveaway for my company. So.. I proceeded to Ebay and located a few sellers who listed these rings at a starting price of $5. Each ring for $5, with free shipping. I needed the rings in bulk though, so I emailed the sellers asking them to quote me a price should I wish to order 100 pieces. You know what they replied me?

Hello! Yes! Item is free shipping, total will be $800 for 100 pcs, thank you.

... ... What?

I do not understand. This merchant is attempting to charge me $800 for 100 pieces if I order in bulk, as compared to just $500 if I order these rings one by one as a normal customer?

How does that make any sense?

How does that make any sense?

HOW?

HOW!?

Do they not understand the concept of wholesale and bulk purchasing? That the value of a single product should decrease with quantity? That I’m doing him a favour and making his life a whole lot easier (and saving him a whole lot of money) by saving him the trouble of packing each item in separate envelopes and shipping each item out piece-by-piece!?

DOES HE NOT SEE THAT?! WHERE IS THE FUCKING LOGIC, YOU TELL ME!?

So I said this, in reply:

Hi, it is stated on your auction that the starting bid is $5 with free international shipping. You are quoting me $8 per piece for bulk order instead. Wouldn't it then be cheaper for me to simply buy per piece from your auction since you're quoting me a higher price for my bulk order?

I'm sorry but this doesn't make much sense.

I was polite and perfectly clear and concise. See, I believe in courtesy and eloquence.

And this, my dear friends, was his winning reply:

Hello! Project cost and freight is very high, $5 starting bid, we do not make money, I hope you can understand! Thank you

!!?!??!?!!

You do not make any money from your auction then WHY DO YOU EVEN LIST IT AT THAT PRICE?! You, essentially, will have to sell your product at $5 at the end of the day to any Tom, Dick or Harry that decides to click on the ‘Buy It Now’ buttom. I’m even willing to pay the normal retail price of $5 per piece, so that will sum up to $500 in total for 100 pieces. I’m not a miser and neither am I particularly frugal, so I’m not gonna squeeze anybody for a few pathetic cents. What I don’t understand is why he would think I might be stupid enough to fork out $300 extra when I can just order the goddamned things at his retail price?

I’m sorry but this really boggles my mind. I cannot wrap my head around their pure pig-headedness and insanity. How these people do business, I’d never understand.

Okay so I’m off now, to order 100 pieces of each ring separately and relish at the thought of the brainless merchant sitting behind his computer, positively kicking himself in the nuts when he realizes he’d have to pack 100 rings in separate envelopes with separate stamps. Intelligent..

I've always had a mild obsession with acquiring supernatural powers. I think it all stemmed from the day I picked up my first Harry Potter book and was enveloped in the arms of magical mystery. Hahaha. I remember researching if supernatural powers actually DO exist, at some point in my life.. And the answer is: Probably.

There can't be a definite answer – Everything in this field is mere guesswork, I suppose. But there are sources that seem to teach one how to go about acquiring these powers, yet science is adamant that everything can be explained through physics and theory. I agree with both, which makes me a very confused person indeed. So here's my take.

I believe that the energy that resides on earth can be harnessed to perform acts that common people will perceive as ‘supernatural’ or ‘magical’. After all, the law of conservation of energy states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be converted from one state to another. How then, do people actually take hold of this energy to do things that us normal humans can only dream of?

This is an intriguing field of study I've been itching to jump into, yet somehow a part of me feels like it might be against my religion to do so. After all, science and religion are often on opposing ends of the spectrum, and delving into supernatural elements will open doors to the unknown and probably lead to the discovery of alternate spiritual unfamiliarity – some that may even be dangerous.

I know my faith has deeper roots than anything else.. I guess just dwelling on groundless guesswork and believing in what I want to will have to be sufficient. After all, as Jesus rightfully said; Happy are those who do not see and yet believe.

On to fluffier topics, if I had the chance to acquire 3 magical powers, these are the ones I'd get:

1. The ability to read minds
2. Being a metamorphmagus - Being able to change the way I look whenever I want to! (you'd be amazed at the opportunities this power can present: I can transform into the president of the united states if I wanted)
3. Teleportation / apparition: I'd be able to transport myself to any place immediately thus NEVER being late again!

What would YOU want?

“I still don’t understand why.” He sat across her and muttered quietly, all the while trying to suppress the urge to reach out and envelope her in his arms.

Silence hung in the air, thick and intense. The seconds ticked by, each mild click resounding like a bass drum in the quiet.

“I wish I could give you an answer. I’m so sorry.” She said.

But her words held no real emotion; no real conviction.

“I’ve done everything I could possibly do. I’ve shown you care and concern, I’ve attended to your every need, I’ve been here for you whenever you needed me. What else could I possibly do?” He clenched his fists in frustration, leaning across the table.

“Please, help me understand.” His eyes bore into hers, begging for an answer.

She longed to define her emotions and yearned to construct a logical answer to his pleading questions, yet when she looked at him, she neither felt care nor concern. All she felt was compassion tinged with pity.

“I no longer believe in love. I no longer believe it exists, or lasts. You may say you love me now, but you and I both know that time changes everything. I don’t wish to be a sceptic, but what can I possibly do when situations render me such?” She never intended to share this much, but somehow as she started speaking, the words tumbled out of her lips like gumballs in an arcade machine.

“Do you think I enjoy being like this? Do I look like a masochist; that I enjoy every minute of my misery?” She yanked her hair out of her eyes in frustration.

“I wish I could move on and be happy. People often say that happiness is a choice, but perhaps I’m too weak. Perhaps I’m unable to simply numb my emotions and choose an alternate path. It’s difficult as it is, without you giving me pressure.” She finished quietly.

He looked at her, his gaze filled with concern, longing and heartache. He yearned to reach out and take her trembling hands in his and tell her that everything was going to be okay, yet her brokenness and emotional fragility held him back.

“Why won’t you just open your mind and heart, and allow me to heal all the wounds that were once inflicted on you?” His eyes searched every corner of her face, expectant yet vulnerable.

Her eyes welled up with tears, startling him. She had always projected a strong image – never yielding, never allowing herself to succumb to the common perception of sorrow and grief.

She took a deep breath, and said in a barely audible whisper.

“How can I present myself to you when I’m still a broken shell of a person, with nothing beneath the surface to offer?”

xxxxxxx

I wish I could define what I’m experiencing – It’s not as simple as just grief or loss. It’s the knowledge that I could probably never find someone else who would ever hold a candle to you. It’s the knowledge that I could never meet someone else who would understand me the way you did, who would know my thoughts before I even begin to convey them.

It’s a conundrum, really. One moment I’d be determined to live my life without looking back, enjoying the attention and frivolous activity that I constantly have, yet at the next moment, I would find myself drowning in a bucket of distress and regret, lamenting about what I’ve had and lost.

I look around me and I see happy couples everywhere. I don’t feel jealousy nor any desire to be in their place because I believe that what we had surpasses what the common perception of love is. I don’t claim to be different, I simply believe that most people don’t have a firm grasp of what love really is. How many of us actually fully understand the magnitude of that word?

Yet I know that I must move on. I must pick up the pieces and continue this treacherous journey called life. I know that I must learn to laugh at the life’s little problems and emerge a stronger person. But how do you go about accomplishing this when the very thing that once defined you.. Has gone?

New arrivals up on Kisslocke!!!!

Collection 58: COME ON BABY, DO THE LOCOMOTION!

Some of my favourite pieces in this collection that I’ve kept for myself!

I love love love the Koquette Overlap maxi dresses. It’s made of the finest quality of elastane blend that falls like a dream and promises never to wrinkle, crease or fur! Great for lazy people like me. I NEVER ever iron my clothes. Hahaha.



And this Mizani Pixie Dress – Wearing it tonight if I do head down to Zouk/Butter. The fit’s amazing and the fabric’s lush and smooth. Comfort’s an important factor to me and this gorgeous little baby’s the sexiest yet most comfy thing ever.



HOW CUTE IS THIS, RIGHT?!
Hoodies are great for me cos I never carry umbrellas out. Like, ever. So this prevents my hair from getting soaked and getting potential pneumonia if I get caught in the rain.

Many more designs over at Kisslocke. Clicky click and start shopping! Quote 'fatlipped' for free postage. :D



Also! The top 3 highest spenders this month each get to walk away with 2 bags sponsored by a certain blogshop. Head over to Kisslocke for more details. Who doesn’t love free stuff!?

Okay gots to go. The smell of Bak Kut Teh soup is gently wafting up the stairs~

I know I haven't been around here much - Taking a leaf out of the conventional blogger template, I guess posts should always be accompanied by pictures because nobody likes reading pages and pages of me talking to myself, I would guess. I mean, that's what blogging really is about, isn't it? Having a monologue with the computer?

In other news, I'M OFFICIALLY EMBARKING ON MY UNIVERSITY EDUCATION THIS SEPTEMBER!!

And this time, I'm determined to get straight As. Which is completely achievable, as long as I keep my discipline. I will transcend into royal nerd #1. After all, nerds get the farthest in life.. I envision myself a multibillionaire with bank notes as toilet paper. Hahahahaha.

Anyway, I know I was supposed to do a NYX cosmetics review for the longest time but my innate slothiness has made me procrastinate thus far.

I would say that their best product (from what I've tested) has got to be their Jumbo Crayon Eye Pencils. These glide on smoothly and effortlessly, are super blendable and are highly pigmented. The colours are rich and intense, and aren't dry or cakey at all. Fabulous, really. And for just $6? Total steal!

The bronzer isn't half bad either. The powder is highly pigmented and pretty long lasting. Also, I've dropped the compact about 3 times on hard wood floor and the powder didn't even crack. Great for klutzes, like me. The only downside's that it isn't very blendable, so if you're heavy handed, you might end up with huge dark blotches all over. Not at all flattering.

The lipliner is pretty long lasting too! It glides on smoothly and when you match it with lip balm, it feels lightweight and moisturizing.




I do, however, have a huge problem with the liquid eyeliner. The brush is precise and pointed (chalk one point up for NYX) but the formula cracks and flakes off at times, and doesn't last as long as liquid eyeliners are supposed to. Also, the wand is too long for detailed application so novices, STAY AWAY FROM THIS WAND OF TERROR.

I've also recently tried the famous and much raved about K-Palette eyeliners. These eyeliners have been reviewed about a thousand times across make up blogs and forums and I had high expectations.. But after trying them out, I'd still say that MAC trumps all. EVERYONE. Everything. More on that another day.

I'm aware this has been an incredibly fluffy and bimbotic post. Oh well. *Flips hair*

At long last, the entire Harry Potter chronicles has come to its end. I don't know if I'm happy or sad – I was twittering with excitement for the last film to be released, yet its release fully represents, once and for all, an end to the most brilliant and inspired fantasy series ever written. Ever. In my humble opinion, of course.

Anyhow, on to the movie.

I think the cinematography and entire mood of the film was pretty well done. Clearly, a great deal of thought and construction went into creating each scene and composing each shot. Animation and effects were splendid, allowing the viewer to fully transcend into a fantasy world. I was completely enveloped in the arms of magical stimulation and animatronics.. It was rather amazing.

That being said, having read the book about 5 times from cover to cover, I will have to say that the film did not fully convey the emotion, passion and fire the characters actually experienced in the story. The film also failed to fully capture the growth and development of some characters.




Take Neville Longbottom, for example. The film did no justice to him at all. In the last few scenes where Neville stepped forth to make a speech in front of Voldemort and the Death Eaters, Voldemort jeered and laughed at him, putting him down and selling him short. However in the book, Voldemort was impressed with Neville’s bravery and valued him as a worthy candidate to join the Death Eater ranks. The book successfully chronicled Neville’s development from a silly and forgetful young boy, to a man fuelled with bravery, principles and values.




Also, I was SUPER DISAPPOINTED with the scene where Bellatrix Lestrange finally gets killed by Molly Weasley. In the book, the entire fight was described in vivid details and Bellatrix was given a memorable and worthy death. I know Bellatrix is one of the evil characters in the story, but you cannot deny that she makes a helluva interesting injection. Her whimsy, her devotion to Voldemort and her ruthless cruelty can be pretty.. Impressive. I think JK Rowling couldn't have created a better lieutenant than Bellatrix – Dangerous, dark and slightly insane.

Bellatrix was killed off far too easily in the film and Voldemort didn't even react to it. Totally not giving Bellatrix the final farewell she deserves. Also, the film did not milk the scene where Molly Weasley yells ‘NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!’ fully. Bellatrix was supposed to be duelling with Ginny Weasley initially, when Molly Weasley cuts in to protect her child. I expected that scene to be much more passionate and moving than it was portrayed in the film. Helena Bonham Carter is a magnificent actress though, I wish she had been given more screen time.

I could go on and on.. But let's cut the story short.




The final battle scene could be improved upon too – Voldemort and Harry did not, at any point in the real story, wrestle with each other and fall off the castle walls. Neither do they fall flat on their faces and crawl towards their wands. Voldemort can fly, he would never have had to slither along the ground like a grovelling beggar. Ralph Fiennes (the actor who played Voldemort) could have done a better job at being more intimidating.

On the flipside, I was quite happy with the film's portrayal of the Malfoy family's escape. It managed to capture Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy's intense love and concern for their only son – Love that fuels them to leave Voldemort and everything else just to be together as a family. Awww.. So sweet.

In conclusion, I know that the film did not do complete justice to the book, but I understand that it's impossible to fully convey every plot, scene, emotion and development from a book as thick as the bible into a 2 hour movie. Perhaps if they had written a television series instead, the plot would have been more legitimate.

Oh! Before I wrap up this post, I have to say that throughout all 8 Harry Potter movies, the one actor I truly respect and am in absolute awe of is Alan Rickman, the actor who plays Severus Snape.



The way he portrays Snape's dark and sinister side, intimidating aura, precise skill and expertise, bravery, loyalty and many levels of character and personality is truly amazing. He manages to become one with the character, committing all the way and delivering an outstandingly winning performance. <3 I love him.