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FML: Let’s Make a Summer Jam

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How to make A summer jam

Mixing clap beats to spinning auto tunes on loops,

here’s how to make your next mix tape jam for summer.

In your empty glass jar:

Add generous amounts of sunshine.

And a cup of clear skies mixed with the heavy scent of coconut sunscreen.

Cover under the shade of a large beach umbrella and add a pinch of something upbeat to keep the bad weather away.

Shake well and share with the company of good friends to enjoy all summer long.*

(*This is not a serving suggestion)

Shirt: STYLENANDA | Blouse: Bagazimuri | Shorts: ASOS

My recipe for this summer I guess? A bit different and odd but I thought it was a funny little writing exercise to start off this post.

I am for some reason listening to a lot of summer tunes both current and old recently and noticed a distinct melody hook that made you always think: “Ah, this sounds like a summer bop!”

Kind of much like this botanical leaf print! Whenever I see this print I always think “summer” and started to think how I should style this top. It wasn’t easy actually. It’s very athletic in style and would go very nicely with some yoga pants to the gym but to change this into an every day outing look, I paired it with my favourite oversized white button down shirt and added some 90’s flare details with my usual denim fringe shorts and brightly printed headband which seemed to make everything come together. It just goes to show, never be afraid to mix and match styles! You never know what you might end up with.

 

What songs are you listening to currently?

 

Until Next Time!

Xx

Siree

 

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FML: Quiet Happiness

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Quiet Happiness

I wade through the waters
where man meets nature
turning my back
I follow the unknown and free

A change in the breeze,
a gentle caress…

…singing soft lullabies
that warm my chest

Surprisingly unexpected,
an interesting reaction,
the closer I walk to happiness
the scarier it feels.

The Hidden Thimble

Two Piece:  Bardot  | Butterfly pins: KisforKani

How cute is this two piece?  It’s definitely channeling all the things I love – vintage vibes in particular!

Also, how do you guys like the poem intros we’ve be writing in our outfit posts?  Personally, I’ve really enjoyed writing them – I love being creative, and I look forward to writing my posts and sharing a little piece of how I’m feeling at a particular time in my life.

It brings me onto an interesting subject in my life at the moment.  I can say with honesty that this point in my life right now might be the happiest I’ve ever been.  I mean truly content..not overjoyed, not ecstatic, just a quiet happiness.

I’ve taken my career into my hands, working on the projects I want to, and starting my own business was the best decision I’ve made.  I’m learning new skills everyday that fascinate me and my creativity is buzzing. I’m exploring creative writing, video, calligraphy, photo editing, photography and continuing digital marketing strategy.   I have a really solid relationship – the first that’s been so positive and trusting.  And soon, I’ll be travelling solo for 3 months around Europe!

But the price of happiness has been a lingering fear. It’s so scary to give up your security and follow what you truly want.  It’s scary every time I take a step toward the unknown.

But the funny thing is, it’s quietly paying off. Everything slowly and strangely works itself out and falls into place nicely.

 

If you could stop, and do something you really wanted to do right now, what would it be?

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FML: Feeling Pink Like You

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time and again

Holding onto these golden moments firmly in hand

Won’t you stay for just a little longer?

For springtime is as short and brief as your last visit…

Small flower buds making chains to catch whispers of our next meeting

To see you again makes me smile rosy hues

In the gentle breeze the flowers open showing Spring’s delight

Let’s enjoy each blossom cloud until the last petal falls

Top: TopShop | Skirt: Forever21 | Coat: Overseas (Korea) | Shoes: Zara

It’s beginning to be cherry blossom here in Tokyo and with the start of the warm season there is much anticipation for the once bare trees to be coated pink confetti once again. As quickly as the first flower blooms on their branches, these flower buds will last only for a brief time (around a week) and even quicker with the on-off rain and strong winds leaving more on the ground than on the trees.

So before that happens I’ve prepared to dress in theme before going sakura hunting around Tokyo or doing hanami picnics this year! Oversized dusty pink coats were a small trend piece last winter but I still enjoy wearing this antique rose colour which matches perfectly with the pink season – an aesthetic perfect for my kitsch taste habits.

What are your plans for Spring? 

Until Next Time!

Xx

Siree

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FML: Everlasting Sunshine

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Sun-kissed footprints

She chases the sun

around the world

and leaves each day as the night fades in

and kisses her footprints…

Dress: Forever New  |  Jewellery: Wanderlust + Co and Of Dreamers and Dancers

I would forever chase the sun around the world, never letting winter catch up to me. So that’s what I’m doing this year.  I’ve decided to take 3 months off to travel Europe – just as summer here ends and Spring begins in Europe.

Speaking of the sun, this dress is everything summer is in a dress! The sheer printed fabric is so light and flowy in the warm breeze and the bright yellow with a bright florals is a perfect celebration of summer.  It’s been my favourite formal dress this summer, but also perfect for a romantic beach picnic, watching the last sunset of summer.

Which season do you wish never came to an end?


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FML: Love Follows

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It only takes a moment

For your eyes to meet and then

Your heart knows in a moment

You will never be alone again

And that is all that love’s about

And we’ll recall when time runs out

That it only took a moment

To be loved a whole life long

– It Only Takes A Moment – Michael Crawford

Dress: Liz Lisa | Cardigan: Winter Kate | Boots: Jeffrey Campbell | Belt: DHOLIC

 

I’m sure every person – whether single or taken – is feeling the love this month.

A bit unconventional, I’ve been reacquainting myself with my artistic side and rewatched Picnic at Hanging Rock and WALL-E, both movies coincidentally dealing with the theme of “love” in one way or another.

While WALL-E is quite well known, Picnic at Hanging Rock is an Australian horror mystery film and I really like the film’s horror romance visual style not only in the cinematography,  but also in costuming. Thus, I’ve taken style pointers to influence my own style combining linen, lace and boots. I love it!

If you’re interested the story is about the disappearance of a group of schoolgirls and their teacher while taking a picnic in the outback on Valentine’s Day in 1900’s Australia, perfect for the v-day haters out there or any cinema loving buff.

 

How did you enjoy Valentine’s Day this year?

 

Until Next Time!

Xx

Siree

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FML: The Night Court

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Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art

The High Lord of the Night Court

What can I do
when the night comes
and

I break into stars?

Nothing, he said.
Break, and break again
and come back shining brighter

than you did before.

– An answer to the poem “Osmosis” by Nayyirah Waheed 

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean, Pixel Ward, Museum of Contemporary Art. Black angel dress

Black Angel wings dress. Mix Collection jewellery by MYJS.

Black Angel wings dress. Mix Collection jewellery by MYJS.
Dress: Christenza | Jewellery: MYJS | Shoes: Windsor Smith

“I think one of the most pathological things I have ever seen is stabbing someone and then telling them that their pain and anger over being stabbed is making you sad.” – Nayyirah Waheed

I’m sure we all have been unfortunate enough to meet a person like the above. Funnily, I always come across them in the workplace.

So many people get bullied at work. So many.  And in my current job, I’ve been there myself and it sucks.  It sucks wondering why your “friends” aren’t talking to you anymore, or hanging out in secret without you knowing.

This brings me onto the current book series I’ve been reading that inspired this post – “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J Maas.  In the series, characters that appear to be charming and nice at first, end up being the detrimental ones, and the “darker, unfriendly” characters end up being the ones who are secretly fighting for a peaceful existence and culture.  But if you think the latter are weak you’d be wrong.  They are extremely powerful and get their revenge in the most satisfying was on anyone that has crossed them.

In my case at work, I had dark angels looking out for me.  Friends that I didn’t realise cared about my wellbeing.  They told me the rumours this person was saying behind my back in the office, to my friends and during work events that I had also attended.

And let’s just say I got my revenge too, shining brighter than ever before!

Oh, if you’re wondering, these photos were shot at the Pipilotti Rist exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Beautiful huh?

 

Have you been inspired by a book or something you read recently? Share it with me below – I’d love to read it!