Screen | Work excursion

Ever since I started my first official job as an account executive in an advertising agency, I've been beyond busy that I can barely find anytime to read, or casually watch a move, or eat properly during weekdays.

Advertising is an exciting industry, made up with a bunch of crazily talented people, often uncanny in their own interesting ways. I felt like I've entered a world where anything could happen, as long as you dare to have a voice and is not afraid to stand up for it.

Just like today, I was given the task of coming up with a TVC script for our client's new product line because the creatives didn't want to write it. It took me a while to realise how big a deal this represents - I was given the opportunity to take on a creative work, one thing I've always dreamed of, as a junior account person.

Lame, I know, but it did make me so happy.

Another good thing is that this job allows me to escape the office once every so often.

Two weeks ago I went to a Word-of-Mouth event where we had fashion bloggers testing out our new camera in this cute little coffee place. I sneaky-snapped a few photos for myself too, and well, how can I not? I'm still trying my best to keep this blog up and running.

Screen | Tea Time

Recent eateries from various locations.

Taken in Taipei with iPhone 4S.

Wear | This week, a few shots

Obsession | Celine A/W 13-14

I don't have a long history in fashion appreciating activities. Correction: I like clothes, but I was never coined the term stylish until about 1 or 2 years ago. 

In third grade, my favourite outfit was a two-toned purple shade Gap long-sleeves with an embellished butterfly, worn inside my baby blue Gap hoodie, and a pair of Gap jeans. I thought I was pretty cool, only to find out later in photos that I looked like a has-been child model. In year 8, mum liked to dress me up in Anna Sui and Armani Exchange. Now, thinking back, these two brand are not exactly on my list of favourite designer brands, the adult me proposes them to be a tad tacky. And how did they look on the 13 year-old me? I could only say that the next time those clothes get to see the light, it will probably be in my 30s. 

As for now, I fortunately got a tiny bit better with my dressing, however I guess that head-to-toe Gap- wearing dork is still hiding somewhere in my blood. And my amateur list of favourite designer's house (which I would like to endorse myself head-to-toe in) includes the likes of Chanel, Miu Miu, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam, Kenzo, Opening Ceremony, JW Anderson and Celine.

Celine, oh Celine. How I adore thee.

I would like to think that Phoebe Philo is one of the most talented designers of our generation. Her clean and modernistic design, the play with volume and materials, as well as the use of cool-tone colours, all in all gave us a brand that re-defines the word chic. 

As the first post of the A/W 13-14 review series, here are some of my favourite runway looks from the new Celine RTW collection.

I like how the model looked like she was on a grocery run. The fluffiness of the bag and the pink coat makes me want to jump straight into a bubble bath.

nice volume, the material of the dress also reminds me of those non-woven textiles we used to play with during art class. Bonus points for childhood memories.

I like the volume of the dress coat (no matter the correct term)

Cute! All she needs now is a giant poodle like the one on the old Burberry show. It's a very "rainy day" outfit. I love it.

I can see myself in this already.

The Jacket (AHH)

Elegant and a classic Celine shape.

sleek, and textures! I also like the cut-off point of the trousers, which is right above the boots, real nice proportioning of the body.

Also, did you see the cute chokers? I'm in love. On the other hand, the make-up of the season is nice and simple, with the use of nude, natural bronze and orange. Think brows are still in too. I think I'll enjoy next winter very much.

and this.

(Photo courtesy of vogue.com UK)

Travel | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia

I've been to K.K. for more than a couple of times now since my family has a holiday house over there that we tend to visit at least once a year (our beagle stays there too).

K.K. is a beautiful city with the friendly people and amazing street food. Recently, there is new tortilla place opened up by a guy from Chicago. It's a really neat joint, colourful graffiti and skeletons and all that. Of course, their tortilla was equally amazing, however I was too hungry to even stop for a photo.

The owner told me that he's staying in K.K. for another year. Given the fast-changing business environment of the city, hopefully when I return next year for holiday, Chiwawa will still be up and running at the mercy of our Mexican appetite.

Travel | Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The lunar calendar has come to the time of mid-lantern festival, and everywhere in Taiwan is already up with, well, lots of pretty lanterns. Pikachu and hello kitty and the likes of other fluffy animals.

It is an interesting coincidence that meanwhile, miles away in Melbourne, there was a white night going on. According to my friends back home, apparently white night is the night where 'a lot of shiet stays open all night.' Why, really? I hope melbourne has a white night every month, perhaps daily, because that's the way it should be. Finally there are things to do after the clock ticks 5pm.

Unfortunately, I was never there to witness the white night. It's weird because I remember being in Melbourne during this time over the past 4 years, and this is the year it chose to happen? As bummed as I am for missing out on the carnival and fairy lights, thankfully I have the lanterns and fireworks in Asialand for comfort.

I was in Kaohsiung yesterday during the night lantern carnival, but due to the flood of people, I wasn't able to even take a single shot of the huge lanterns.

I did get to capture a few small things in the day though, together with the fireworks at night. Kaohsiung is a beautiful place, a combination of the new and the old, modernity and conservation. I especially enjoyed the traditional part of the city because staying in the urbanised Taipei, it made me miss the old things which have a depth of warmth and history beneath them so much. I guess this is one reason why I adore Melbourne. The nostalgia.

Pastime | Sun-kissed

Morning, east pacifics. Hope everyone is having a good time too.

I just arrived in Malaysia two days ago, and I'm very much enjoying the sunlight and the big empty house. God I miss Sabah. As I type this, I'm also dancing to the morning hits on the MTV channel and eating yogurt with wild honey. I love being an occasional morning person

That being said, does anyone else think that the air smells sweet in early morning? I never quite figured out why, maybe it's because it's the first batch of O2 being inhaled or something, or maybe it's just me.

Photos are taken on the beach two days ago via iPhone 4S. A bunch of us had a picnic on the back of a friend's truck and chased the waves. Oh holiday.