Photodiary

I'm sorry for the shabbiness of this post, but I have finally worked my way through the torrent of work spew that's being hurled my way, and I'm going to take a break now.

So here are some visuals I put together over the past few months. The first few are from back when I was in Singapore and Malaysia. My favourite from this whole photoset is probably #3, of the old shophouse on 120 Armenian St. It belongs to a grandaunt of mine.

Fun fact: Sun Yat Sen held a badass revolutionary fundraising meeting here. 

Political fun facts aside, I really love the vintage peranakan vibe the house has to it. It's also got a courtyard that lets in sunlight as well as bedrooms upstairs with beautiful colonial style louvre windows. It's even got that smell of old parquet in some of the upstairs rooms. Go look it up on google, actually, it's pretty fascinating! (the house, I mean. Not how it smells.)

The nature spam to the end of the post is from a day trip to Dandenong with some friends from Trinity. I must admit, that though I absolutely love living in cities with lots of hustle and bustle, a quiet getaway with fresh air like this one was calming and a welcome change of scenery.

Here's wishing your Monday blues away and a good week ahead! It promises to be so for me, brunch planned on Thursday and Friday, hopefully my ASOS package arrives this week and a new post will be under way!

P.S. : Bought my first Essie nail polish - I have a feeling this is the start of an obsession that will not end well... 

UNICORN LOVE, 
- R 

A Penchant for Pink

Say hello to the newest addition to my bag family - a square tote that is in a lovely dusty pink. And of course it's from LaPalette, where else would I find such a treasure? Pink has never been really my colour of choice, but this bag really appealed to the girly side of me. The colour has been very well matched with the black and baby blue detailing. 

It was still winter when I bought this printed bomber jacket. I think it's in the most divine shade of blue with a sort of an Asian/Japanese kimono like print. Spring is already heralding it's entrance with blooming flowers so I thought it was quite appropriate, and am really excited to be able to wear it now! (I do love my loud jackets) It's pretty lightweight, so perfect for keeping the sun off my skin so I don't get too tanned - ya'll know how I feel about tanning.

Looks like a busy couple weeks ahead for me, with mid semester essays/laundry/messy rooms/pre-readings/quizzes/lab reports all screaming my name. Am literally up to my eyeballs with work, finishing all of it will be such a battle. *arms self with giant unicorn plush toy and chocolate*

To war!

Big thankyou to Jen who helped with the photos! 

LaPalette Medium Coupe Bag | Trafaluc Floral Printed Bomber Jacket from ZARA  | Basic White Tee from H&M

Black Shorts from ZARA | Triple Sole Leopard Print Creepers from Underground UK

UNICORN LOVE, 
- R 

Cross My Heart

Helloooooo everybody!

I must sincerely apologise for the almost two month hiatus I've just taken on whim! It's just that I was pretty busy while I was in Singapore, and uni picked up at a really fast pace this semester, so I've barely had the time to do any outfit shoots at all. I must say, I am really glad to be back in the cold and drier weather in Melbourne, despite the ridiculous amount of rain and wind it's been offering up these few weeks.

I paired this cross print sweater with pleather-look leggings for a tougher, sort of grunge-esque look that I've been quite into recently. However, I couldn't resist keeping my usual collar and put on a white blouse with cutouts. I think the cutouts show the perfect amount of skin in the right area and keeps that slightly feminine element in the outfit. Took out my black lapalette bag to go with the sort of monochromatic theme I've got going on here.

Also, check out the new bad boys I have on my feet! (no more wedge creepers *celebrating in background*) I get many mixed opinions on them, but I'm going to wear them anyway. They're so high and loud and badass. I find the leopard print pony hair a really gorgeous touch. Not a fan of animal prints, but I couldn't resist. Well, I can't resist alot of things.

Happy week ahead, everyone. 

Many thanks to Jen who helped me with the photos!

Check out his instagram @yjjenjen 

White chiffon blouse from The Editor's Market | Oversized sweater with cross print similar here

 Pocket horse medium bag from LaPalette | Triple sole leopard print creepers from Underground UK 

Pleather-look leggings similar here | Mint green geometric necklace similar here

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Horsing Around

 If you've been following my posts and instagram (follow me @rachelmaomao), it's no secret that I am one of Lapalette's biggest fans. I've been hunting around for a black bag that's substantially larger in size than my Steve Madden one because it was too small for university. It is the perfect size and I feel that the simple unique design really brings out the playful little girl in me. How cute is it's heart shaped eye?

it's first outing was on a lunch trip with my friend, Denise, to Forty Hands, tucked away in one of the sneaky laneways in Tiong Bahru. Of course upon seeing a playground we succumbed to our inner child. We were immensely disappointed at the fact that the playground didn't have swings.

 Jeez, what kind of playground doesn't have swings?! 

Playing aside, I've known this girl since I was six. That's more than half our lives spent handling each other's nonsense - time that I think, has been very well spent.

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R