is it a curse to have a 40 plus, balmain-clad woman on your cover? another kantoi case of a not-so-subtle photoshop work.

i like Preen, David Koma and Rodarte. Graphic and collage-y.

i like the fact that Alexander Wang, Matthew Williamson and Rodarte came out with menswear lines.

i like the fact that Tom Ford will be solidifying his menswear line.

i dont like it that i have not made anything close to wearable with the machine.

OBI + shirt

thinking of a logical way to achieve it. think, think, think.

Tablet Time

I need to practice my painting skills back for an upcoming course Im about to attend. Now where did I place that tiny tablet of mine?

*pic - Some stuff I did for personal experimentation during college days. I miss those days.

See that?

Its Sew Fun!

Yes. I had fun using the machine.

I was discouraged (slightly) earlier today, during the class because I had to side-sew (jahit tepi, dont know whats the term in english) and although I practiced gazillion times beforehand, I suck. Haha. The instructor told me last week that I can just send it (the pieces) to a tailor and get it done... its cheap and it saves time and of course, a better finishing.

But then again I told myself that this is a learning stage and I myself want to understand things, logics and make mistakes. I rather have something that will be a 'nostalgia-producing' memento and that I can smile and be 'slightly embarassed' at and say "thats my first outfit that was fully sewn by me". So there. (Cheh, so drama)

I do think that I can make a lot of shit if I have one at home. (I have one already, but its old and need some repairing. I rather keep that for home deco purpose ;P )

Maybe Ill get one soon. It felt therapeautic, sewing.

Me love.

*MIFA is happening next week. I dont know if there will be invites coming in for layout designers (wishful thinking) to attend any of the shows. Haha. Im not a fan of being an event attendee and I dont dig stuff from local designers (yes, I admit. some are great though) but I feel like going for a show or two just to observe the pieces. so semangat, me.

*I need to hit the cinema soon!

*Readin Chuck Klostermans "A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas". Some articles are nice and some are not. Im lost most of the time due to the fact that it is heavily filled with stuff that Im not familiar with, but I read it anyway. I like the way he writes. I still have some books, fresh and virgin still from the MPH sale few weeks ago.

*Im longing for another trip. Bangkok was fun (yes it was) but I need a relaxation type of getaway now. My boss has been feeding me sites to several locations (local and outside... outside meaning Thailand - budget y'all). I told my cousin about planning a road trip to Kuantan since his parents just erected a house near to a beach (its not a beach house i think, hence my phrase). That would be a quick and short getaway. But we have not set a date yet since Im out of cash.

*I feel like picking up photography once again. I might get a DSLR for myself once the bonus hit me. MIGHT. (shit, and sewing machine? wtf) Yes, I might. A better compact camera is another option, since I dont have to worry about bulk when travelling around. (so many things to buy!)

*pic - here

Monochromatic Man

Shit.

My colleague/friend mentioned how my choices (stuff we bought at this awesome bazaar called Jatuchak) were similar in color. This happened when I was excitedly spreading my finds on the bed.

Damn y’all.

Black, white, gray.

That three ruled my overall palette. The shirts I got are all consisting of those. Even the two kung-fu flats (the shoe that martial artist wore) were bought in black and white (I like the look, the feel of it... so unpretentious). Ts on the other hand are quite colorful, so phew to that.

I guess its a natural thing, and maybe that is me, as much as I try to drive myself away from it. I am drawn to it, automatically.

I can say that its chic, sleek, classy and dressy… (I do like stuff that are Club Monaco-like, Fendi and all things B/W, even photos) but then I am reminded of how those can indirectly make me feel depressive and moody.

Mind you, Ive been wearing black during my teenage years just because its ‘slimming’. Mentally, it does feed me with thoughts that I am slim, which was very important in strengthening my self-confidence back then.

Oh well… the past IS coming back! (Again, Im fine with it because now I can wear colors too!)

*I want to save more and more. I WANT my awesome weekend AGAIN, in the near future! Work hard, shopping harder!!

*On the topic of colors, I would like to point out that my awesome weekend gave me so much time to think of things and I realized that sometimes, people can be the same, in the past, present and maybe in future. I am reminded (also) on why I disagree with some things in the past and know that I wont be agreeing again this time around. I can assume people grow over time, but some are still stuck and prefer not to grow. Mindset perhaps. Oh well, fuck you for wanting to be Mr I-Think-I-Know-It-All-but-in-truth-I-DONT + Mr I-Think-I'm-A-Smarty-Pants + Mr Wannabe + Mr "I-have-no-opinion-I'll-say-yes-to-the-status-quo" + Mr "I-wanted-everybody-to-know-Im-Knowledgeable-but-in-truth-Im-NOT". Yeah. I knew better now. (Yes, I repeated some stuff as well... sigh)

Im crapping now. This kind of crap is not for this blog.

Will blog about the most awesome weekend soon on another blog.

I love shopping... in Bangkok. Hahaha.

Later.

*I like the look that Olsen (Ashley I think) had, and the gray coat on Marion Cotillard’s friend took my breath away. The cute dress that Mary-Kate and Katie had on is just a treat for the eyes. Me love, love, LOVES black, white and gray!

*Pix - ONTD (I didnt bother to check the web address properly because I am so effin tired and excited to re-visit my backpack and smile like a madman)

Random Picture Post

Im not going to sprinkle colorful sprinklets and decorate my words with sugary icing and fattening cream thsi time around. I closed July's today, thank god.

And my mail was bombarded with August's, right after my short lunch.

I refused to start anything... yet. Im mentally drained. "I refuse. I refuse..." I told myself. Tomorrow, I will start executing those. And this is not procrastinating. It's called breathing and air-gathering.

I froze my gym membership last month to give more time for work. And these coming months will be pretty hectic. I dont need a glass ball and go all witchery & wizardry to foresee that.

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I went to PushMore (at last) with Kenneth and his intern Ben. It was close to heaven (heh?) I can just cancel my gym account after the test run. I want moar!I strategized gungho-ly yesterday night. How in the world can I fit that into my hectic and crazy work schedule (if I were to enrol myself in it.) And who shall I drag to be my kaki? How shall I go there when someone else is using the family car? Is it possible to be back to work after a session? Will I faint like last time from lack of energy and working out too much? Bla bla bla. I went nuts, and slept it off.I came back to the office today realizing that my colleague (the other designer, is away for two weeks). Ah, ok. Double the work (Im not being sarcastic, Im more of "bring it on y'all". My job rocks... Im fine with that.I guess the thought of going to Pushmore during the day + the adrenaline rush of finishing my final fashion page made me forgot.

How la?

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I told myself, long long loooong time ago to not whine and bitch about anything, hence the closing of the bimbo-esque "today I this and that" blog I used to have. But this I just had to write. I think I feel better.

For this free Saturday, Im planning to see a Capoeira thing/gathering with Johan and his friend and I might drag him to see Pushmore, and get more info on fees and stuff. This depends on my chat session later on with the Djoeboy.

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(i re-read what i wrote. i whine like a bitch with bad essay structure and bad grammar. mary, you can stop calling me Ibbi and call me Ibbitch instead. heh)

Classics, Covers, Compliments, Copycats? Controversies

So I have not been kepoh-ing here... apparently the avalanche of work that I saw in my glassball few months ago basically came and hit me, badly. But this time around, Im slightly more comfortable with it, so its alright.

Anyhoo, I wanted to post on lots of stuff, mostly posting pictures (not the one I shot, haha) but yeah, either the thoughts were gone before I hit blogger.com or Im just lazy to go online. I am getting less interested in nosing around the net. Maybe Im old, or maybe the net itself is becoming a 'passe' thing. Oh well. Will post stuff, soon...

One thing I will ponder about for now is contradiction in ads (yeay, I still remember this one!). I came across some ads. One radio ad, a psa maybe, with Rihanna being the narrator on Hitz.fm (or on Rick Dees' slot). She talks about how to be successful in life, motivating stuff and all and the ad ended with her chorus from one of her ballad song "I dont want to do this anymore..." I found that funny. The other ad was a local TVC of Petronas... so they show what Petronas has to offer (Burger King, KFC, Dunkin Donuts, ATM, bla bla bla) and then they showed people can buy top ups credits for handphones (ooh). The funny thing was, after we were told NOT to use phones while at the gas station, the clip showed the guy smiling as if someone gave him a blowjob on the spot, talking on the phone, at a gas station... el dumbo...

Ok lame. Im going to get myself ready for work... and its Saturday morning... rainy, Saturday morning.... urgh, in this New York-ish (winter) condition, I only wish I can be at Starbucks treating myself a cappucino... or frappucino (weird how I can consume iced drinks still when its cold, even at the mamak) and read some mind boggling books.

Later.

More will be uploaded soon.

*ear to ear grinning*

felt like high school all over again...but just me perasan

*with bigtime liar and gedik dancer, last week (above) and two years ago (below)

Last week me and Nas went to pick up Dee after her modelling gig and head down to Strawberry Fields as us three eating pigs were bored had no where else to go. Then me called up Afik gedik to join since he's in town. We talked, make noises and camwhored with Nas' new 10 megapixels camera (damn you).

Looking back at the screen of some pictures reminded me of the old shots of me Nas and Afik two years ago.

Comparing the old and the new...I smiled ear to ear.

Seeing is believing they said. Words I cant really trust. Im always stuck on that particular plateau in my mind. Reflections I see on mirrors are always the same. No diff.

I now believe. Fo shizzle.

:)

LBD

Mantra for this month (and the month before)

Quizzes, they're useless but fun...

Your Career Type: Artistic

You are expressive, original, and independent.Your talents lie in your artistic abilities: creative writing, drama, crafts, music, or art. You would make an excellent: Actor - Art Teacher - Book Editor Clothes Designer - Comedian - Composer Dancer - DJ - Graphic DesignerIllustrator - Musician - Sculptor The worst career options for your are conventional careers, like bank teller or secretary.

What's" Your Ideal Career?

You're Totally Sarcastic

You sarcastic? Never! You're as sweet as a baby bunny. Seriously, though, you have a sharp tongue - and you aren't afraid to use it. And if people are too wimpy to deal with your attitutde, then too bad. So sad.

How Sarcastic Are You?

You Are 70% Psychic

You are pretty psychic. While you aren't Miss Cleo, you've got a little ESP going on. And although you're sometimes off on your predictions... You're more often right than wrong So go with your instincts - you know more than you think

Are You Psychic?

You Are 49% Feminine, 51% Masculine

You are in touch with both your feminine and masculine sides. You're sensitive at the right times, but you don't let your emotions overwhelm you. You're not a eunuch, just the best of both genders.

Are You Masculine or Feminine?

Your Scholastic Strength Is Deep Thinking

You aren't afraid to delve head first into a difficult subject, with mastery as your goal. You are talented at adapting, motivating others, managing resources, and analyzing risk. You should major in: Philosophy Music Theology Art History Foreign language

What Should You Major In?

You Are Somewhat Mature

a You definitely act like an adult sometimes, but a big part of you is still a kid at heart. While your immature side is definitely fun, you're going to have to grow up sooner or later.

Are You Immature?

I Agree!!! I am a kid at heart.

I bet many of you have came across stuff like personality tests and zodiac characteristics and shit like those. Personally I don't believe them but it's a fun thing to read.

Listed below are stuff related me and my two friends. Which one, that you gotta guess.

IF you were born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th of any month you are number 1.
If you were born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st, 30th of any month then you are number 3.
If you were born on the 7th, 16th, 25th of any month then you are number 7.

Number 1
You are smart, a straight talker, funny, stubborn, hardworking, honest, jealous on a competitive basis, kind hearted, temperamental, friendly, and popular. You always want to be on the top and most likely to be independent. You are most likely to fall in love at a young age, but will marry once you mature! You are likely to have problems with people who have opposite views and you are most likely to take revenge over your enemies in a long time basis. You are a spender, but you will have a good profession in the future. If you are guy you will be very popular. You can go anywhere from the local shop to the heart of the parliament because you are positive and talented in numerous areas. But in your life you will always have some people who will work hard to bring you & your name down. Because of your intelligence, some might hate you. You are a pioneer, independent & original your best match is 4,6,8 w! hile a good match would be with 3,5,7

Number 3
You are hardhearted and selfish most of the time. You always tend to have lots of problems within your family in the early stages but you will be able to cope with everything. You seem to have your way in everything. And from birth you would always have to work hard to achieve anything you want. You always make a point to set examples on others, especially the younger ones. Generally you are not a cool person. It's not easy dealing with you. A tough player you are! But once you are comfortable with someone, it will be a lasting friendship. You always earn respect from others. Your Ilk seems to have lots of worries and problems but they won't be for long. You will have brilliant kids! You love money a bit too much so temptation will push you to try endlessly. You will look after your family and help friends, so you will spend a life time just being generous and kind (except for men born on the 21st)! . You love your freedom, creative and ambitious, a person who brings beauty, hope & joy to this world!!! Your best match 6 and 9. Good match 1, 3, and 5.

Number 7
You are realistic, confident, happy, and talented in education, music, art, singing, and most importantly in acting. You also have a bad temper! You value your family status a lot; you will be in the top rank when you reach a certain age. If you are a guy you are popular with girls. Most of the number 7s face lots of problems with their married life. Only a few are happy. You have everything in your life but with worries throughout your lifetime. You need to get ready looking for a partner rather than waiting. If you don't, then you might end-up being single. You are born to contribute to everyone's joy. Your best match is 2. Good matches are 1,4.