Ready for spring

Hello everybody! I'm back with another fashion-related post this time. Currently in Toronto, the sun has been very good to us, giving out a generous amount of light and warmth (I hope it's not too soon to say). Winter is coming to an end and spring is just around the corner. I would like to give you some tips on how to transition from a dreary winter to a fabulous spring!

For today's outfit, I chose an almost-flourescent orange circle skirt and a dichromatic printed cropped top, coupled with a white leather jacket for extra coverage. 

The cropped top has a slight turtleneck because the weather is still a bit chilly, so I thought it would still help to keep you warm when the wind blows. I know, I know, cropped tops are so last year. But I don't doubt its comeback this spring.

I chose to incorporate a colourful skirt to take our minds off the dreadful, colourless winter these past few months. It sits right on your waist and you could even fold the top over once if you dare to bare your midriff area.

The studded detailing on the leather jacket, I think, seals everything off and gives the entire outfit an extra notch.

Accessories. I personally don't like to bunch accessories because I'm not very big on that. But you could always be creative and show your personality through these little but significant details.

Here I chose to feature my "Odette" bracelet set for a pop colour, as well as a colour-blocking effect with the bright orange.

Also, I added a straw fedora to emphasize spring!!

I kept it simple with the bag - Chanel-inspired quilted flap with gold chain. It adds a touch of class to this casual assemble.

That little perfume bottle I have there is Sugar Lychee by Fresh and it smells H.E A V E N L Y. If heaven had a scent, it would be that. The name rings true to its scent. It's a combination of fruity and sweet, with no musky undertone, which is perfect for daytime spring! I suggest you run to your nearest Sephora store right now and give it a good, long, reflective sniff. Right. Now.

SHOES!! Let your imagination flow. For me, being a 5'2 girly girl always means heels. I ADORE some good, ol' classic black pumps. They are a staple in every girl's closet and you can never have too many of them (I'm obsessed)!

You could also get on the sporty side and rock some white, low-top Converse, which I love as well.

That's it for this post, folks. I hope that gave you some ideas on how to start off this spring strong and sweet. I'm hoping to be doing this kind of posts more often in the future.

Catchya later!

Much love,

HT xx

First for Fashion

Hi everyone, super delayed post here, but I hope everybody's having a great year of 2014 so far. As you can see from the photos, I'm starting a new series for a newfound love that is fashion. I promise you I'm not a bandwagoner (no justification here, whatsoever). Anyway, I thought I'd share with you my daily fashion and beauty picks. Please keep in mind that I'm still a novice at this ☺️☺️. 

Let's jump into it!

This is my outfit to church tomorrow. Now let's dissect it, shall we?

Outfit:

- Top, skirt, and belt are from H&M. I bought the first two pretty recently and the latter was part of another skirt from the same store.

- Bag is LV Speedy 25

- Chain necklace from Forever 21 (old)

- Watch from Michael Kors

- Featuring my 'Minerva' handmade bracelet!

- Perfume is the original Burberry, which I believe has been discontinued :(

Makeup:

- Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, I wear shade Nude in the winter and Bisque in warmer climate

- Hervana by Benefit blush

- Cover Girl Lashblast Fusion mascara, I don't know how I feel about this one..

- Shu Uemura lash curler

- Revlon Colorstay auto eyeliner

- Missha perfect eyebrow styler (Auto), I love it!

Next stop, what's inside my bag?

My keys, Tory Burch wallet, a pouch I received from TheFaceShop with a purchase, sunglasses case from F21, Cover Girl and Rimmel Scandaleyes mascaras, BBW mini hand sanitizer

Inside the red pouch: Cap Kapak ointment, Baby Lips lip balm, Mac lipstick, Revlon lip butter, TheFaceShop lip tint, Sephora lipstick, Mentholatum ointment, hair band

RQ: Random Quote #32

"Life, like art, is daring, unapologetic, fearless. It is complex, intricate, and mysterious – a riddle only its creator can solve."

- HTL

Gentle and quiet spirit??

I should already be deep in my sleep instead of writing this post, but I thought I would get it over with while it's still fresh in my mind.

OK.

I WILL SHUT UP.
From now own, I won't say anything unless it's necessary.

It's yet another one of my "slip-ups", I suppose. I reckon if I continue with this, it might just ruin my life. I don't know what it is with me, but sometimes I can't seem to keep my trap shut. I really wonder if this really is what constitutes my lack of friends. I can't help it! I don't know how!

In the midst of my remorse, I was reminded of this verse:
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God."

Ha, yes, both the things I am not.

I am neither gentle, nor am I the slightest bit quiet.. at least not around my friends/the people I'm familiar with. At group meetings, I do not hesitate to express my opinion, without thinking twice. In daily conversations, I do not hesitate to ask rash questions and/or make unnecessary remarks without thinking thrice. I hate not being able to be quiet. I hate making stupid comments and asking silly questions. I hate acting smart when in reality, I'm making myself look dumber by the second.

I resorted to my old Facebook posts when I would strike up status conversations with other people and I thought how freaking, FREAKING stoooopid I was back then! I mean, I still feel that way now at times when I'm usually too late to realize the damage has been done. I wanted to act smart and strong when I really wasn't.

Beauty is skin deep. Cliche, but it's probably true. It doesn't matter whether you adorn yourself with jewellery, nice clothing, or even exceptional intelligence – it's the insides that count. I've been too proud with myself. Pride has driven me deeper into the gutter. I've lost good friends, my relationships have been strained, and keeping up with it would lead me into more trouble. I don't know how many people I have hurt through my actions, and how much beeswax about other people I have probed into.
If you happen to have witnessed this careless and shameful endeavour of mine, I AM SORRY. And if you happen to be the one(s) I've hurt, I apologize from the bottom of my heart.

There are still a few things on which I need more clarification, but what I DO know is that this is NOT my character. It's not who I really am. I am not this kind of person. The aforementioned behaviour is simply a product of my experiences – what I have been through in life. I used to vehemently refuse to be viewed as a weak person, especially since I am a woman. No, I am not a feminist. But I hated the sexist and gender stereotypes people make when specifically comparing men and women. The remarks I've heard, seen, and taken in are the catalyst that has "helped" me in developing this new persona, which I am indubitably starting to despise.

But I concur.

I, as a woman, should assume the quiet bench. Why? Because it's the right darn thing to do. No, it's not because women are weak, but it is our ability to stay quiet in the midst of turmoil that determines our power.
Listen more, talk less.

A dear lady by the name of Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Do as you will with this quote, but I have my own piece of mind. You are who you think you are and you don't need to justify it with mere talks. You need only prove yourself TO yourself. Real ladies don't show off. Real ladies exude. I think that's all it takes to prove who you really are.

>>Seriously, I make too many promises on my blog that I don't even remember writing.<<

Let us all remind each other how important it is to be who we are without trying too much. While you reflect upon this post, it's time for me to get back on the books.

Remember, read a lot, listen carefully, and speak only when necessary.


Cheers,

Aloha..!!

Hello, hello!

I reckon it's been too long a break from blogging. Maybe you'll see a new post tomorrow.. or perhaps the day after, or after that, or after that...
I know what to write, but don't know how.
More like lazy.
Get behind me, o spirit of laziness. You shall be subdued!

I've missed writing elaborate blog posts, but haven't got around to it just yet because I know I'll take HOURS to perfect it. Being the obsessive perfectionist that I am, I read through my posts thousands of times to ensure every word is spelled correctly and grammatical errors are nowhere in sight (to me, at least... which could point to the fact that I'm actually not a very good grammarist).

Please be patient with me. Believe it or not, I'd love to keep in touch with you! No, this blog is NOT dead yet. It's far from dying; it is IDLE. Ha ha. I don't know what I'm writing anymore because it's past 3 in the morning.

I'll see you guys soon-time on here! Check back soon for updates! :-) X tothe OOO's.

Just kidding. Love you all.


P.S. Someone searched up "softlywhispered is an asian girl". LOOOOLLLLL indeed.