A bit of ramble.. and my growing love for vintage/Nicole Warne

So first year at uni for me is coming to an end soon... (>_<) and I don't feel prepared going into second year already. I would like to think I made the most out of my first year, but I don't think I'd truly find out until the workload starts hitting me next term when most likely I'll be living like a hermit. xP

I've always been quite independent, so university wasn't a massive shock to me, especially being so far away from home! In fact, right from the start, I've always looked forward to university and getting away from family.. been counting down since the days of GCSE! (and even that seems centuries ago!) It's nice to escape from all the drama that goes around in the household, and live a pretty much nag-free life at uni! Although, the invention of Skype doesn't completely make it nag-free...... lol But of course, I love my family to bits regardless, afterall, who's going fund my living expenses when my student loan runs dangerously dry eh? haha (obviously not without a lot of whining on my part.. !)

There are many things I've learnt during my time at uni (not just academically.. haha) and I met many amazing new people, and I feel that I'll only gain more once I enter second year! =))


Moving abruptly on... 

Lately, I've been so inspired by vintage. Especially in fashion photography. Nicole Warne does a really good job in providing such inspiration on Lookbook.nu. I guess photoshop, fashion photography and art in general are my other passions besides music and 'Economics and Geograpy...' PAH! It makes me miss the time that I had when I could roam around with a DSLR in spring taking photos of whatever that inspired me.
Now, that I have the materials (minus a decent camera) and software, I feel I can expand this exploration further! =)) After exams.. possibly.

I actually discovered Nicole Warne in a fashion style book in Urban Outfitters! I literally just did a quick flip through and her page particularly caught my attention. She's actually half-Korean and half-Japanese and owns a vintage store in Australia. I think her look is so unique and I absolutely love her fashion style!

So if you have time.. you should definitely check out her blog and her store. 

Polaroid Madness!

Pray for Japan

As you're all aware, tragedy struck Japan on 11th March 2011 and caused massive devastation across the coast of North-west Japan. It was not good news to wake up to, and watching videos of the tsunami waves and the destruction it had caused left a bottomless pit in my heart. 

On a more personal level, my Japanese friends who I'd met at University returned back to Tokyo recently, and they were the first people I thought of when I heard the news. Luckily, none of them and their family were hurt, but this made me realise just how fortunate some of us are. 

Losing materialistic things cannot be compared to losing your loved ones, and this natural disaster is a huge lesson to be learnt in that we should cherish one and another and live life filled with happiness no matter come-what-may.

Please help reach out to those that are affected by donating with the Red Cross.

I pray for those that have been struck by the Tsunami and the earthquake.

I pray for Japan.

 がんばってください! 

BIG BANG x UT

Calling all UK BIG BANG fanatics out there! Uniqlo is bringing Big Bang Show T-shirts to the UK!!! 

I actually can't believe they're doing this!! I knew it was happening in Japan... but to the UK?! 

It was seriously crazy in Japan.. all of their stocks were cleared within 15 mins! 

Mark your diaries! These T-shirts will be available online and in-store from 28th February 2011 onwards! 

I don't care if its for men... I AM GETTING ONE!! xP 

and Big Bang's new mini-album is out TODAY! I have been SO PUMPED for it! =)) 

2011 so far..

...In pictures
                                                  London...

The Sisters <3

With the Uni Girls 

STAY TUNED..

For a re-vamp of this blog..... (not yet layout wise.. will need more time for that! haha)

After many months of contemplation.. I have finally talked myself into splashing out on a new photoshop software for my mac. >_<;; (eeek! all this spending is burning a hole through my purse!) But I assure you.. its money well invested! xP

So now I can finally do my photography and graphics work with ease! Oh its been so long! xP

Aside from this immense spark of inspiration... I would love to hear what you guys think I should do more posts on in the future! =)) (if any!) Because I feel as though this blog is getting pretty random and inconsistent! xP

Piano Duet: 湘倫小雨四手聯彈 Secret

So this is a piano collab with my dear brother. xP We've always wanted to perfect this duet from Jay Chou's film Secret, but we never lived up to our standards!
And since I'm always at uni now.. I don't have much of an opportunity to practice, so while I was at home for christmas, we did a quick one-shot recording of it... not the best, but also not that bad! =))

Maybe, we'll upload another one in the future when we improve! xP but for the time being... enjoy!