Petite chimie d'une tasse de thé.

What better way to spend your afternoon in London like a Parisienne wannabe chick in Laduree? This oasis of French patisserie perfection is the closest challenge I will receive to abandoning my Asian thrift gene. I decided to give myself a try with the macarons and I couldn't get enough of the sea salt caramel! This little treasure tucked in Harrods is definitely an ideal spot to get your sugar fix.

Believe the hype and get a cute box to take home to remind you. 

xx

Notting Hill

Lately I've been pretending that lectures, case readings and essay writings never factor into my current life since the start of the term break. And here I am back from London in my tiny cupcake sized room in Leicester attempting to study.. oh but to no avail.

So just this Monday I dragged 2 of my good friends for a rummage along Portobello Road. In all its style-savvy glory, London is home to some of the most exciting antiques dealers in the country and Portobello Road is the first pitstop for vintage suckers. I didn't choose to go there for some vintage shopping but I was craving for a preppy uniform dress up (and then it just struck me how much that preppy sensibility has permeated my wardrobe).

Look how cute your big sister is Iqah hehehe

Also dressing up like a stereotypical Cambridge student was Muizz who threw in the boat hat for good measure. 

 
Strolling the mansion lined streets of Notting Hill & dreaming of living in a a pastel house with a glossy front door ♡

It’s easy to dismiss Notting Hill as a cliché but its ongoing appeal is clear to see. It cheerfully lends itself as a beautiful backdrop for instagram photos hehe.. I hope you all had a wonderful December break. Happy New Years :)

xx

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Bonne année 2013 tout le monde! Better late than never. 

So here's a quickie post; I'd just like to wish everyone a very happy new year! I hope 2012 was an amazing year filled with great memories because it certainly wasn't for me. But looking back, there were experiences that had occurred which gave me (a) reason(s) to smile. Despite moving back home. That was definitely one of the downfall to my 2012... seriously.

Anyway, I ended my 2012 in bravery, I scratched "Cut your hair short!" off my 2012 resolution list. Keep in mind that you are limited with hairstyles when it comes to short hair. (insert sad face) Still no regrets whatsoever! HOWEVER you don't need a new year to make changes in your life.

I'm hoping this year will start off smoothly. Fingers crossed!!! 

Have a good year ahead lovelies!

xoxo,
F

Reminiscing

While I'm recovering from.. post Europe vacation I figured hey lets post more pictures that I took in Switzerland. 

Raya '12 in pictures

photobomb level: Iqah >:(

Dubai goodies

It has been exactly 4 weeks since the whole family came back from Switzerland. En route back to home was Dubai where we only spent a night, and that was too short for my liking. I haven't been outside of Dubai's airport before so the trip is counted as my first.

The whole family stayed at The Address just next to the world's largest shopping mall! We didn't get to finish seeing all the shops offered in the great Dubai Mall (no surprises there). And being a part time summer owl as usual, I thought I'd make a little detour of our time spent in the UAE.

 Burj al Khalifa; the world's tallest building.

Dubai's finest trinkets.

Lastly, Selamat Hari Raya & Eid Mubarak everyone!
love,
A.

UK calling

Salut! As those of you who have me on twitter and Facebook will have gathered, I got accepted into my firm university choice.. Leicester in the UK!

I have a huge amount of love for the UK; I first traveled there when I was about 8 to visit my cousin who used to live in London. I remember spending the entire journey with my mouth hanging open with wonderment as it was my first time being in Europe and it was also my first time travelling without my parents. 

I have to admit, albeit I'm not the brightest bulb amongst my peers but I know what I want and it is Leicester that I wanted. (yes that includes the Mulberry bag and that $1000 piece of lingerie is necessary)

And as for my sister who will be finishing off school in 2 more years, it really is the time to show off what you know and you could do so much better than me. Trust me this is my worst results ever! Just keep working hard and pray + make du'a 24/7. You're forever in my prayers and happy advanced birthday!

Many love & Eid Mubarak,

A.