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All for the Charity @ Zouk KL by Streething x Femmething

Published on February 8, 2010 in Events and Shopping. 1 Comment

I haven’t been blogging or going out much cos i’ve been quite sick since i got back from Spain.
Caught a bad cough i bet someone on the tour passed to my dad and i.

Rested at home on Saturday night and took my cough med (yay!) before going to sleep,
so i would be all semangat on Sunday to take part in All for the Charity,
a charity flea market organised by Streething and Femmething.

all for charity by streething @ zouk

Thanks to Streething for putting me in the Main Room,
which was (dauntingly) filled with all the cool streetwear stuff  0_-

I didn’t take many pictures that day,
was too busy having fun drinking and talking  :xlaughing:

calvin cheong

[pic from Jules of Streething]

all for charity by streething @ zouk

Alvin aka DJ Goldfish

all for charity by streething @ zouk

Tong and myself

all for charity by streething @ zouk

BrianMak + AshleyTheMonkey

all for charity by streething @ zouk

BforBrian + AmandaPanda

Huh. Just noticed both boyfriends are Brian.
See why cartoon names are useful to differentiate  :xshy:

all for charity by streething @ zouk

MaintainMing aka MingDaBomb
(think gonna just officially change his cartoon name to what he wants la :p)

all for charity by streething @ zouk

I don’t think i’ve seen bids go so well at a flea market before..!
All items donated by brands such as Nike and Nooka were going for hundreds of ringgit,
with every cent donated to the charities (noted below at end of post).

all for charity by streething @ zouk

Unseen TV shooting some of my items

all for charity by streething @ zouk

I was a bit naughty and abandoned my own stall for a while (tee hee) to join Aps, Jess and RowdyRudy for a drink outside at Terrace Bar.
Rudy has asked Jess and i to be on his team for some hat-making contest for Zouk (where if we win, the prize $ of RM5k goes to a charity of our choice),
and the three of us (mainly Rudy and i) started arguing whose idea was better,
with me declaring i’ll just start my OWN hat-making team cos he didn’t wanna listen to mine,
and both us ended up talking over each other simultaneously like OOC (Out Of Control) 10-year-olds,
till Aps was trying to shush us cos ppl were staring  >.<

I adore that love-hate sibling rivalry we have.

At the end of the event, some of the stalls were lowering the prices for certain things as low as RM50 a pair of sneakers.
Crazy.
Everyone just grabbed at stuff!
I myself bought a Lapsap shirt for RM20  :xlaughing:
So did Jess  :xlaughing:
I convinced RowdyRudy he needed this shirt from Singapore for RM90 and a watch for RM100  :xlaughing:

Streething x Femmething x all the vendors/sponsors managed to raise RM30k RM35k in a day!
Absolutely fantastic.
All $ raised is to be donated to Kiwanis Malaysia, the Haiti Relief Fund through UNICEF, Furry Friends Farm and Kechara Soup Kitchen.

:xheart2:

After i puppy-dog-eyed Jess and RowdyRudy into helping me pack up and load my car,
i counted my money.

*cough*

All the money that i made went to:
1. donation/rental fee
2. my alcohol expenditure for the day

HAHA

It’s like i buka kedai for fun (donate $ & feed myself alco -_-)
Well, i did want to get some of those items off me… i have no more space to store them,
and i just want them to go to someone who would use and love them.

I remember one girl trying to decide whether to buy this mirrored bib necklace i sourced,
and i evilly whispered to her: “If you don’t get it after looking at it this much, you’ll just go home and think about it and totally REGRET not buying it. You might as well get it. I got it in Bangkok last month and haven’t seen any shops here selling it yet.”

She ran off to get money and bought it right away.  :xlaughing:

Anyway, after the whole event and congratulating Chooee on a successful event,
us three (the 2 Js and the double R) went off to have dinner at Bermuda & Onion at Changkat BB.
Food was great (or maybe cos we were that drunk) and i had a brill Sunday in all!

all for charity by streething @ zouk

To view more pix from the event, visit the Streething blogpost here.

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I’m ready to rocket like rock and roll! You are the flower in glittering gold!

Published on January 24, 2010 in Shopping. 1 Comment

A few new things i got this week
*shuts out cries of YOU HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF*

baci boutique shopping stuff!

Full sequined jacket

baci boutique shopping stuff!

baci boutique shopping stuff!

Silk purple top

baci boutique shopping stuff!

Chain fringe necklace + silver studded bowtie!

baci boutique shopping stuff!

And a canary necklace Justin got me from HK  :xheart2:

courtesy of justin yap :)

+ + + + +

I went to change some RM and SGD to Euros for Spain,
and have to say, i *used* to be good at math,
but now i really suck.

Thank the fairies for my Blackberry  :xlaughing:
I just surf for the currency converter and let it do the calculating for me,
while waiting for the dude to calculate it on his side
(just so i don’t get conned!)

Since i got my Blackberry, i’ve been using Xpax’s RM2.50 a day plan,
where i get unlimited access to all i need to do using my Blackberry.

Now, it just got better for me cos of a new promo they’re having :xlaughing:
By subscribing to the BlackBerry® Advance (2.5G) for RM 2.50 per day plan,
i get free subscriptions on the weekends, after 5 consecutive weekdays of using the plan!

So that means for a week, i only pay RM12.50 for unlimited data use, including push email.
Which also equals to RM50 for 4 weeks.

Quite value kan?  :xlaughing:

For more, check out channelx.com.my

+ + +  the above was an adv for Channel X  + + +

[post title courtesy of Royksopp]

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Shopping for Spain. Before in Spain. I’m so Screwed.

Published on January 13, 2010 in Shopping. 6 Comments

RowdyRudy asked me to teman him pick a suit,
and i readily agreed to play freelance consultant.

I Qweeted where to get men’s suits in KL,
and got some answers like:
Massimo Dutti, Club Monaco, Ted Baker, Zara, Topshop, Hugo Boss, etc.

We happened to be next to Topshop first, so we went in.
I bit my lip and steadied myself not to be distracted by women’s clothing,
and to stick to the plot
STICK TO THE PLOT JOYCE
At the men’s section, RR’s eyes went wide.
“I am NOT wearing that. That is so gay.”
“Can you just wait and not shoot everything down?” i laughed.

In another store:
“That looks stupid. Are you SURE you want me to wear that?!”
“Look, *i* don’t want to be on stage with someone who doesn’t look good ok trust me!”

5 stores, some changing room action and a lot of swearing later,
he got his suit,

and i…

managed to pick up a few winter items to wear in Spain next week.  :xshy:

I know, i know right,
i am going to borrow some coats from fairy-sized friends like Aps and Ashley,
but an enthusiastic conversation ensued in Zara.

“…The coats in Zara are on sale!”
“And those are SO you.”
“Exactly, think of all the fun layering you can do with them.”
“And you’d look great in pictures!”
“Look, it’s warm knit. So it’s gonna keep you warm and not just a fashion statement.”
“Yeah!”
“I can think of a few ways to wear this with existing items I have already…”
“Should SO get it.”
“But i’m only going for 10 days…”
“So what? You’re definitely going back to Europe this year right? You said you were going to travel more?”
“That’s true.”
“So you see. It’s an INVESTMENT.”
“So. True.”

So i bought 2 coats (RM199 each!) and a thick long-sleeved knit thing for RM100.

winter wear zara

winter wear zara

winter wear zara

Okay right!

The voices in my head always help me make monumental decisions  :xsilly:

Later on i was asked whether i’m excited bout going to Barcelona and Madrid.
“Yeah! I get to play around with layering clothes!”
“… are you serious?? -_-”

I can’t believe my joke can be mistaken for real  :xwhatevah:

studded gloves topshop

Oh and these are studded gloves and a knit beanie, with gold lining underneath, i got from Topshop last week.

>.<

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Flea-tique (ctd)

Published on August 16, 2009 in Fashion and Shopping. 1 Comment

(continued from)

Flea-tique Singapore

SpankyCammy a-bargain-hunting

Flea-tique Singapore

Fairy on mushroom!  :xlaughing:

Flea-tique Singapore

Flea-tique Singapore

These origami pendants are pretty cute, but going for SGD14
Ha…. skali I spill a drink on it then gone, no thanks  :xwhatevah:

Flea-tique Singapore

Flea-tique Singapore

I was really drawn to these self-designed and made-to-order jewelry from Soliloquy
The shapes are cut from mirror or plastic, and some mixed with leather pieces
Whatmore shipping to KL was free, so i ordered one  :xcool:
(the triangular one, second from left, for SGD18)

Flea-tique Singapore

Flea-tique Singapore

Colourful stuff from The Girl Next Door

Flea-tique Singapore

The very adorable Beverly Bee
Doesn’t her name sound derived from a superhero comic?
ala Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Peter Parker

Flea-tique Singapore
Keanu

Flea-tique Singapore

Racheal from TiC was there covering it  :xwinky:
You can read her post here.

Flea-tique Singapore

Isaac, whose girlfriend Celine makes the gorgeous headbands at Beautiful Disaster

Flea-tique Singapore

SpankyCammy hassled this poor guy called Kang
who makes these amazing accessories from chain links and other materials.
Check out his blog! Seriously very cool shit.

Flea-tique Singapore

We each bought a cuff he makes out of melting vinyl record pieces.
My favourite accessory of the month for sure and i’ve been wearing it incessantly since!

:xheart2:

Flea-tique flea market @ Singapore

Published on August 14, 2009 in Shopping. 3 Comments

VinceSkyrocker wasn’t a happy camper when we were checking in to our flight to Singapore
Cos if we wanted to check in a bag on to the plane, it would cost RM50 per KG
RM50 per kg?!
Siao ar.
Then my bag would cost more than my damn flight ticket.
Or all of us put together.

Dunno la.
He called Jetstar in a fury at 8 in the morning,
and they said that because he didn’t opt for checking in a bag for a certain amount online (considerably less),
he couldn’t change anything.
-_-

So we shifted particular liquids from all our bags to one,
and charged that bag for RM100 (or was it RM150?) to check in.

SpankyCammy slumber only opened her bag to switch things,
and went, “oops!”

Flea-tique Singapore

Cos her Sponge Bob Spongee was on top
…
I was thinking to myself, “Manatau if i’m her staff, see a toy on the top of her luggage hahaha!”

Flea-tique Singapore

Happy Happy SpankyCammy
(we took pix in Sg after lunch like the tourists we are)

Flea-tique Singapore

I was really taken aback to see SO many Singaporeans wear red last Sunday
because it’s their National Day
Coincidentally, Cammy wore red too.

Flea-tique Singapore

At least it was easier for us to spot out
who to ask direction from,
while walking to the Singapore Art Musuem
where Flea-tique was being held

Flea-tique Singapore

This is me trying to look cool

shirt i cut up from bkk,
shorts from kitschen,
bag from YC,
sports bra from nike,
aviators – rayban,
drink from, erm, mosburger

Flea-tique Singapore

Flea-tique!

Flea-tique Singapore

Flea-tique Singapore

OK i’m very fail
cos i’m really really sleepy and tired
so i’m going to continue this tomorrow

I need to shower
I had a long day
Had to catch up with heaps of emails upon getting back to KL
damn a lot of editing
don’t even ask me about invoices and claims which i’ve yet to conquer
And i’ve got an event trow morning
Summore i spent a bit longer than expected out drinking with Vince and Andrew @ Somo

So

I REALLY have to sleep now.

Baci Boutique

Published on May 23, 2009 in Advertorial and Shopping. 8 Comments

I feel so productive this Saturday!

Woke up at 11am, went to Baci to pick out some things *hugs shopping*
Went to the bank
Then to tapau lunch to eat at home
So i can do my laundry (have done two loads!)

Blogging now

Then will go to Megamall to pick up some more things from Art Friend in Gardens
Buy a present
Visit MaintainMing working there
And CherubicCho’s birthday dinner at 7pm

Yes yes *nods*
Not a bad Saturday at all!

Okay, so maybe new shoes and clothes put me into a terrific mood as well
And doing laundry
(i don’t know why, doing laundry makes me happy)

I haven’t been into Baci for quite some time cos i’m avoiding ALL shops to refrain from shopping
And they’ve got lots of new shoes in store!
(Samantha said i’m a bit late cos there were more earlier -_-)

But ANYWAY

Here are some pics

Baci Boutique
Oversized studded bag, RM139
Lace-up shoes, RM139

Baci Boutique

Studded gladiators, RM89
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Caged heels, RM139
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Lace-up gladiators, RM89

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MORE SHOES

Baci Boutique
Baci Boutique

Their accessories are placed in wee boxes in the wall now.

Baci Boutique

Baci Boutique

And this is what i got  :xlaughing:

Baci Boutique

Caged heels, RM139; grey suede shoes, RM59; brown lace-up glads, RM89

I got some clothes too, but you’ll prollie see them on my Daily Dress posts in time

And i saw a brooch i just couldn’t resist getting…

Baci Boutique

Mushroom brooch, RM19

Because you KNOW what it reminds me off!  :xwinky:

Daddy saw me unpacking my new shoes and putting the boxes aside to recycle
“What?! More SHOES?!” he exclaimed (in faux shock, cos i don’t think he’s shocked anymore at my shoe collection…)
He picked up the caged heels.
“What are these? 5 inches? You’re going to kill yourself on these one day.”

I sniffed and retorted they’re merely 4 inches so it’s not so bad.

Really.


Baci Boutique Sdn Bhd
12-A First Floor
Jalan Telawi 3
Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 2283 4263
Email: info@baciboutique.com
Website: BaciBoutique.com