{Summer Diary} Phnom Penh

Just last Tuesday, my sister and I ventured to a part of Phnom Penh that is just tucked between Norodum Boulevard and the Royal Palace; Street 240-also known as a magnet for the barang (Khmer for foreigners). We made the most of an interlude of sunshine and took a stroll through the busy tuk-tuk running grounds; happily getting lost in art galleries, boutiques and discovering all the wonderful indoor pursuits the street has to offer. Just like any other parts of the city, there are just one too many alleys, entrances and little squares that you're unlikely to ever notice. 

Luckily Trip Advisor has made it easier for us to find our ways, especially to a little vegan cafe called Artillery which was bursting out in blue and white Mediterranean loveliness and incongruity. We had a short break in between our little adventure over their delicious thirst quenchers and uber-fresh and healthy meals.

I won't pretend that the whole area is perfect as most of the parts are impoverished, but it is worth the stroll down the pavements and discovering cute little shops and cafes. I would definitely recommend walking through Street 240 and you will find yourself a little alley with more cute shops and Artillery is one of the few in Street 240 1/2 (yes there is such thing).

love, 

{Summer Diary} Street 240 Selfeets

Probably one of the coolest instagram account to date @ihavethisthingwithfloors got me into this habit of taking photos of my feet meeting nice floors. I couldn't resist!

More updates on today's mini adventure to come

{Get Ready With Me} Metallic Bronze

Before writing this very first beauty post, I would like to clarify firstly that I am nowhere near to an expert on make up. I thought of documenting the make up look that I did from yesterday's event and as I chose a floral number I tried to tone down my make up look with something more subtle that would complement my baju kurung/dress. 

I placed full coverage using Revlon's PhotoReady Makeup SPF 20 Golden Beige, especially under my dark circles, which is a serious drawback to elongated features. If that doesn't give you enough coverage, Maybelline's Angel Fit Perfect Concelear provides you with a fresh, clean look. Mine was in 02 Natural Beige.

With the eyeshadow, I used Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette: a touch of foxy on the lids, shimmer with half baked on the inner and middle lids, apply snake bite on the outer lid and a wash of pistol and busted on the outer crease. I traced a thin winged eyeliner using Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner 252 Black Brown. A few coats of Dior 'Diorshow Extase' 090 Black mascara and your eyes are complete, appearing open and rested!

The metallic pigments create the impression of radiant glowing skin in which I ended with a dab of MAC Cremesheen Lickable lipstick and a swirl of rosy Desire blush from NARS.

If you want an eye opening glow, go ahead and try this look. Have a great week everyone.

Much love,

Rizalman for Zalora 2014

Rizalman Ibrahim really outdid himself for this year's Raya collection with clean modern cuts and idyllic Raya-friendly colours. The best part is that he successfully managed to do all of that without straying away from tradition. The lace and plissé number I chose for today's look is more inclined towards simplicity and I felt that it is the right look for the modern and the modest.

Baju Kurung - Roseminah by Rizalman

Scarf - Brunei

Necklace - Borrowed 

Clutch - Giuseppe Zanotti

Heels - Charles & Keith

Iqah on the other hand, went for a handful of floral prints interspersed among with countless more floral prints in between. Albeit that sounds a bit too much but it works really well on her!

Baju kurung - Rizalman (similar)

Clutch - Prince

Heels - New Look

Eid Mubarak!

Phnom Penh welcomes its first day of Eid/Hari Raya today, and I thought of naming my look for today after my favourite book of all time.. Kidding! The skirt that I was supposed to pair with this tailor-made ombre blouse is back in Brunei so I had to make do with whatever I've brought with me. Although any reasonable person would never thought of coming close to wearing skinnies on the first day of Raya, I've officially defied the social norm. Desperate calls for desperate measures!

Scarf - A gift from Jakarta

Blouse - Tailor made

Necklace - Asos

Clutch - Giuseppe Zanotti

Skinnies - New Look

Stilettos - Forever 21

Ramadan Kareem

Assalamu'alaikum!
Ramadan is coming to an end and last night our family hosted an Iftar dinner at Nagaworld for the Ambassador of Pakistan and Malaysia. The place is located at the heart of Phnom Penh, serving dim sum cuisine which was not only mouth-watering, but it was also a perfect dish to dine with an empty stomach. I thought the restaurant gave a vibrant setting because of the play with colours.

My sister and I decided to wear monochrome as it was simple and applicable to the event. Don't worry we tried our best not to look like a French mime.

I personally think the combination of these two colours are chic! My sister wore a faux-leather blazer with a collared blouse giving her the edgy look. Since black and white shoes are an easy update, black booties was the answer. How effortless does she look?

Pattern is still trending, but jumpsuit? Well I threw in with a sequinned cardigan as well as a leather belt hugging my waist, styled with a pair of classy Lucite heels. 

Enjoy the remaining days left!

Much love,