Blog Design Revamp

Do you by any chance recognize the above header ? it was a long. . . while back now, this was my very first blog header. I must have gone through countless of fonts and a cargo full of shades of color. after gazillion attempts i felt the above was the least cumbrous of ones darnedest attempts. i did. . and still use Photoshop in a self taught manner, with a experimental trial and error method, I've always had very little patience, to Google Photoshop tutorials, i never seem to retain the new techniques on Photoshop. i wanted to take a little hop down blogger memory lane, before I chat about my pending blog design re-vamp.

The last blog revamp was over a year ago, I was so very nearly tempted to go for the look above, but in the end I opted to change it for a lighter color scheme that i have today. I am never completely satisfied with my blog makeovers, do you ever feel the same way ? I was nearly enticed to order a customized template, but i would have felt defeated had I not coded and designed the blog myself, it would have also felt a tad impersonal. 

Logo Designs

Older Logo Designs - I have a whole slew of early logos sketches clogging up my computer, most, that I'm glad never saw the light of day, but for some reason I can't get myself to send them to the rubbish bin because those early sketches brings nostalgia, and hopefully the rawness of the images can still provide some sort of stimulus for future designs. I may create an online poll/vote on here to help me pick the next Guilty Hyena logo.
        

So what next ? I had initially planned to continue my blog posts right through August whilst simultaneously tinkering around with the blog revamp, but my HTML is a little rusty. I hope to atone for the lack of posting in September, which I have penciled in as my blog re-vamp deadline, eeek!

September is always a busy month, the wait for new season pieces are finally over, blame New York Fashion Week, followed by London, Milan, and Paris. I'm on a pants for women crusade, autumn/fall is around the corner and I'm addicted to peg leg pants, joggers and trousers. I'm looking forward to blogging about new season pieces.

Hope to get my blog mojo back on in September!

Moodboard 03 Tropics

ive been hooked on coconut water this summer, visualizing that I'm sitting in the shade of a coconut glade. with a tropical thirst, it seemed apt that i create this tropical mood-board, whilst i try and squeeze the awesome out of every minute of my summer weekends, to supercharge the summer. i hope the dog days are treating you well!? we're nearly hitting August.

Tuesday Playlist : July Chill

Another day of wall to wall sunshine and on top of that Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph, Britain certainly has the feel good factor this week! I created a summer jams playlist to cut capers in the aubade. 

TRACKLIST

01  Daddy Yankee  – Summertime

02  Akon ft. Dan Omar  – Island

03  Maitre Gims  – Bella

04  Ellie Goulding – Burn

05  Arash ft. Sean Paul – She Makes Me Go

06  Priyanka ft. Pitbull – Exotic

07  Coasts – Oceans

08  2NE1 – Fallin In Love

09  Ricky Martin – Come With Me

10  Monica Haranjo & Marta Sanchez & Maria Jose  – Hasta El Fin

11  Skylar Grey ft Big Sean & Travis Barker – Back From The Dead

12  Nina Simone – Feeling Good ( Bassnectar Remix )    

            

Listen

Reiss Spring Summer Sale

Wedding season is in full swing, and don't I just know it, 2013 has been in particular a chock-a-block calendar full of weddings and engagements however this summer I'll be squeezing in two separate wedding events in one day, luckily the venue of the events are located 30 minutes apart. I'm usually sorted for wedding guest outfits but some of them are getting a little snug for my comfort eeeek! Yup I blame it on the numerous BBQ's, though It's probably a blessing as I could do with freshening up the wedding guest outfits. I've been searching for pastel colored outfits and a more structured tailored look and came across Reiss, who have a large summer sale happening right now.

Whilst I was browsing on Reiss, I chanced upon the women's Reiss 1971 collection, the new nineteen seventy one collection from Reiss for SS13. I have to admit I never payed much attention to the edgier sub brand before, but a few of the pieces ticked the box for what I was looking for and I was also drawn to the  everyday apparel too. 

I'm loving quilted pieces on everything right now, whether that maybe on shorts trousers or tops and the Dijon quilted sweatshirt is top of my wishlist, ideal for the confused weather we have right now. I wanted to get my hands on the Reiss Grafton Mini Lock Across Body Bag for some time now, but it's sold out everywhere, it's the white + chrome and the fabric that does it for me, I hope that on the minuscule off chance it could appear on ebay, but I'm not holding my breath for it. 

Speaking of weddings, being of Asian descent, Asian weddings are immensely exhausting, usually it's a three day marathon affair filled with rituals and searching for an outfit for these occasions are a serious pain in the butt! but if ever there's a reason to get dressed up, it is a wedding. To my readers from the U.S have a smashin 4th of July. X  

Tasty Things No.7 : Wimbledon

For the game of lawn tennis there’s no better symbol than Wimbledon, I was super buzzed about 2013's Grand Slam and what it would entail. Note, I follow tennis all year round but it's that tad more special when it's a home slam.

It's safe to say that so far Wimbledon has been nothing short of surprises, I'm an affable supporter of Rafa Nadal, and it was a huge blow to see him out at the 1st round and along the way many top seeds have been knocked out, which personally, diminishes my excitement but nevertheless I'm rooting for Andy Murray. If you're not into the tennis malarkey? ... patisseries, finger sandwiches and strawberries, served with tea or champagne, will get you into the spirit !!

Row 1 :

Blue Tennis Dress Dots at Need Supply by Dusen Dusen : : Tennis Ball DIY Holder at Apartment Therapy

Row 2 :

circa 1960, used on tennis courts Numbers Note Pad / Journal by vintage scraps at Etsy

Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at the Dorchester Hotel

Row 3 :

Tennis Racket Mirror by Snug Interiors : : Herschel Settlement Tennis Racket Print Backpack at  Glass Boutique 

Row 4 :

Lola's Wimbledon tennis cupcakes : : White nails ideal for Wimbledon 

Aloha Bloglovin + Feedly

I'm not a fan of change, I used my Blogger dashboard to follow blogs. but as you know Google Reader is almost dead...So it's time to take the full time plunge with Bloglovin + Feedly. Both allow you to easily import your Google Reader subscriptions, so you can seamlessly transition from one to the other, without losing any of your favorite blogs! 

Please leave me your bloglovin links so I do not lose anybody! and can continue to discover new blogs. I hope to see you there! Or I'll set my hyena pack on you! Do not be fooled by the above photo ;-)

Tokyo Street Style No.7

Whenever I'm void of inspiration and imagination , Asian street style never fails to buoy my impulses. It has been Yonks since I've last hatched together an Asian street style post. Tokyo Yabai ~ !!

Clear mirrored sunglasses with matching colored earrings + 80's inspired hat and shoes.

B & W structured dress + white tassel necklace - complemented with the backdrop

Work like overalls industrial numbered stencil on pockets + mini bowtie + green & transparent clutch

 Sport chic + polka dots + pearls dig the little bag clipped to the waist

Funky adidas Originals x Jeremy Scott Leopard Tail Sneakers

Black + Red Combo
Retro Ghost-busters Tee - I WANT one !!




 B & W outfit - Balmain shirt + mirrored sunglasses + hat

Denim on denim + Frida Kahlo Tee

Photo's courtesy of  DropTokyo + RidSnap 

Cross and Ring Metal hardware Bag

I may need to dissuade my frivolous needs to buy another handbag. Handbags are THE prime reason why I'm always misplacing my items, the crane that is my hand is always rummaging and transferring Purse ; Debit Cards : ID : Keys : Phone and Makeup etc to another handbag that compliments my mood, outfit and whim on the day.

Lickety-split forthwith  — I lusted over the cross and ring metal hardware clasp on this bag, it slightly reminded me of the Givenchy Obsedia bag with the cross and ring clasp WITHOUT it being a fraction of the cost. 

I discovered it at my fave online store 11st, a reputable Korean marketplace where there's literally thousands and thousands of items, you will need patience but Boy does it pay off!! because there are so many gems to discover and the price is much CHEAPER than what you may get at Romwe , Choies , Sheinside or Oasap.

Thomas Sabo Jewellery – Create Your Own Unique Bracelet

Having a unique look and eye for original clothing and accessories is something that sets you apart these days; something which is appreciated by companies such as Market Cross Jewellers. Being individual from the rest and standing out from the crowd is the modus operandi when it comes to style. Many designers and labels have recognised this and have started to branch out a little more when it comes to looks. No more do you have to stare at collections of plain and boring pieces, instead you are met with colourful, unique, pattern filled items that will clash and co-ordinate with the rest of your wardrobe. 

So how are brands venturing out into more unique designs? Well one name seems to be achieving it well and has quite a following when it comes to their popular collections. Thomas Sabo, a jewellery designer, produces bracelets and charms. The charms come in a vast array of different styles and types and can be bought and added to the brand’s starter bracelets. The concept it similar to Pandora and Chamilia who create empty bracelets and a selection charms which are added to them. This idea has proven popular with those looking for unique style and Thomas Sabo has become a popular choice for those looking originality.

Below are a few charms chosen from the Thomas Sabo charm club collection. Why not add some originality to your look with one of these unique charm bracelets.

Basically it works like this, you purchase a starter bracelet which is pretty basic and empty. You then choose from a wide range of charms and pick each one individually. These are then added to the starter bracelet, you can choose from as many as you like (make sure they fit on the bracelet of course). The concept of the item means that your design will be different from the rest, resulting in an original piece of jewellery. The perfect on trend accessory.

A sponsored post by Market Cross Jewellers