Trendy Nursing Scrubs

Medical or nursing scrubs sure have come a long way though the new trendy ones have yet to catch on here. Look, they even come in nice prints and great slimming cutting!

Uniforms are not everyone's preference but donning them as opposed to wearing normal streetwear or office attire does have its many advantages. For starters, in these cost-cutting times, having a uniform dresscode can result in some wardrobe savings. Plus, the usual morning phrase, "Nothing to wear" can be retired..

Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention and Exhibition (KLIB) 2011

If Batik is your cup of tea and you would like to know more about this art-form or craft or if you are in the Batik business, the Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention and Exhibition (KLIB) 2011 held at the KL Convention Centre may be up your alley.

Started yesterday, this three-day international all-things Batik event organised by Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia, includes presentations in the form of papers, workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions and art & craft as well as multimedia displays. A wide range of themes are covered including from the history of batik to versatility of batik to technique to transculturalization of batik, marketing batik and more.

Inaugurated in 2005, people from various fields – artists, designers, students, lecturers, people in the batik and handicrafts industry, batik enthusiasts and aficionados have been attending this Exhibition, which has a wide array of batik fashion and products. You won't want to miss this once-a-year Batik extravaganza for the chance to pick up a beautiful batik piece of art - a batik shirt, dress or kaftan for yourself, batik art to decorate your home with or other batik souvenirs to bring home as gifts for friends and loved ones.

Head on over to the KL Convention Centre for this fourth edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention and Exhibition (KLIB) 2011. Admission is free.

DATE AND TIME:

KLIB Convention 2011
9th - 10th Dec 2011:
10:30am - 6:00pm

KLIB Exibition 2011
9th - 11th Dec 2011:
10:30am - 5:00pm
The exhibition is open to the public and trade at all times.
Visit: www.expomal.com/klib

ADMISSION:
Minors of 16 years and below will NOT be admitted. All visitors must be in proper business attire. The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to those deemed inappropriately dressed.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
List of selected speakers for 2011

1. Mr. Ray Pierotti - surface design for painters, weavers, textile designers and interior & architectural designers - USA

2. Mr. Alexsey Zaytsev - The connection of the variety of technics in art works of batik - Azerbaijan

3. Ms. Miyoko Kawahito - Ori-nui Shibori (Folded and Stitched Tie-dyeing) Technique using Awa Natural Indigo- Japan

4. Ms. Lee Creswell - Creating a batik using Cold Liquid Wax and Seaweed Solution - UK

5. Ms. Monika Salva - batik-diversified textures of wax in contemporary textiles -India
More international speakers..

Malaysian Speakers
1. Prof. Dato' Najib Dawa - Malaysia Batik

2. Prof. Madya Khairul Aidil Azlin - Enhancement of Batik Indigenous Design Through Indigenous Knowledge

3. Dr. Nazlina Shaari - Environment Friendly Mordant for Natural Dyeing Process in Batik

4. Mr. Edric Ong - Asian Textiles in world fashion

5. Mr. Eddie Yap - From canting to textural brush strokes to shibat (shibori+batik)

Visit the Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB) Convention & Exhibition 2011 website for more information.


Source: KLIB

Friday Frolics - The Colors Test

This ensemble of colors reminds me of my wardrobe, a mish-mash of colors. I once arranged my clothes according to colors but found the system (though pretty to look at) not quite practical because of the different lengths of the garments. Yep, life is about experiments, trials and errors.

The quiz says I am perfectly imperfect. I couldn't agree more..

You Are Colorful Because You Are Smooth

You're the type of person who can get away with anything. People always like you no matter what. You are totally irresistible. You can be as quirky, colorful, and wild as you want to be! You enjoy taking risks, and you've made a few big miscalculations over the years. You're not afraid to mess up. Your mistakes just give you character. People love that you're perfectly imperfect. You're happy with yourself, and that's all that matters.

The Colors Test

These Quizzes Weren't Written By Bored 12-Year-Olds

Hautelook for fashion ideas and giveaways

There are lots of shopping sites online where you can buy into the latest fashion and lifestyle trends in everything imaginable - clothes, shoes, bags, watches, accessories, travel, hotels and resorts, toys, beauty products, did I mention clothes. And the best part is, you can get them at great discounts! How would 50-75% discount grab you?

New shopping sites are getting on board all the time. The latest I just came across is HauteLook.com by Michelle Phan. Since it is just launched, when you sign up, you stand a chance to win $100 till Christmas and they are giving away $100 everyday!

Registration is needed in order to access the site. To enter, go to Hautelook.com. When you click on that link, Hautelook can track who is part of the contest. Winners will be announced here on http://www.facebook.com/MichellePhanOfficial

Watch video for more information..



Michelle Phan (in the video) is currently the #1 most subscribed woman on YouTube. Phan joined YouTube on July 18, 2005 and has created over 200 videos on beauty tutorials.

Phan's success on YouTube has produced attention from the media and people internationally and has been featured in many publications including Seventeen, Vanity Fair, St. Petersburg Times, Forbes and others. In 2010, Phan was hired by Lancôme. (Wikipedia)

Factory Outlet Stores (FOS) Promotion - Buy 1, Get 2 Free

If you are looking for a good bargain on clothes, Factory Outlet Stores or FOS for short, may be the place to look.

Besides Reject Shop, FOS provides a close warehouse-like shopping experience where you can find designer labels but with a much-reduced price tag.

I have heard of Ralph Lauren shirts going for RM89 for two; DKNY jeans for less than a hundred ringgit; a D&G sweater going for RM59.90; Liz Clairborne tops for much less than the regular retail prize and Fcuk tees at a steal. Was told that FOS carries a lot of American labels including Ann Taylor and Paul Frank.

FOS can be found in many shopping malls and complexes in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya as well as in bigger cities including Penang and Johor Bahru. There is even an FOS outlet up in Genting Highlands.

Even with reduced prices, FOS still holds regular promotions to clear their stock to make way for newer items. As a matter of fact, there is a current promotion running at all outlets. It is the Buy 1, Get 2 Free promotion in which you select three items with the Buy 1, Get 2 Free sticker on the item/price tag and you need only pay for the highest priced item and get the other two pieces absolutely free. This is the sticker to look out for.

This promotion is good at all FOS outlets and will be available as long as stocks last.

Happy Shopping!

Emmy Awards on Tonight / Emmys Worst Dressed of All Time

Hollywood's top TV stars will be hitting the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles tonight. And while the envelopes are still sealed on who will be walking away with a golden statue, fans are buzzing about which leading ladies will be among the evening's best-dressed.

On the other extreme, there were some who came with the worst dress imaginable. Have you had a fashion faux pax? Can you beat any one of these?

Tina Yothers
1986

Lucy Liu
2000

Sarah Jessica Parker
2000

Kelly Osbourne
2002

Bai Ling
2003

Joan Rivers (Host of Fashion Police.)
2003

More on Emmys: Worst Dressed of All Time on US Weekly

I wonder if we'll get to see the Emmys live tonight on Astro.

School girl outfits

A mommy at work is all excited about her little girl taking part in a kindergarten class play at an upcoming year-end concert. She said she doesn't have to do anything in preparation, even the kids' costumes are being taken care of by the kindy.

I've often wondered how do schools get the costumes for such events. Do they commission someone to tailor them or buy them off the peg? And the costumes fit so snugly too. These days, dressing up for a costume party is no longer a hassle. One can even buy adult school girl outfits in many different styles. I am bookmarking this site.

Pumps? What comes to mind..

Tell me, at the mention of "pumps" what comes to mind for you?

Chances are ladies (being ladies), footwear would come to mind while guys being the more mechanically-inclined gender would think of water pumps and such. Exactly!

The other day at the cafeteria, my (female) colleagues and I had a good laugh when we were all excited when we overhead a male colleague on the phone talking excitedly about pumps! We later found out he was referring to goulds pumps he was sourcing for the engine room. What a laugh we had.

Which reminds me, the Malaysian Mega Sale Carnival is back again and will be on until Aug 31 and I haven't gone shopping yet! Have you?

Decluttering is a good habit

When was the last time you declutter your closet? It's a good habit to declutter the closet on a regular basis or at least once a year. Declutterng lets you free up closet space by getting rid of clothes that don't fit anymore or those you won't be wearing anymore. It reduces the mess and creates space for new clothes. Tongue-in-cheek, the latter.

Recently, a colleague gave away some almost-new golf shirts. They were quickly snapped up. If he is into riding, his equestrian clothes would go the same way just as fast, I am sure. It is always good to give away clothes one no longer requires. Just make sure, they are still wearable.

Discount wholesale costume jewelry at Finderskeepersjewelry.net

Today, more and more people (women and men alike) are turning to costume jewelry to heighten their fashion statement. Unlike actual jewelry, which can be costly yet limited in designs, costume jewelry is miles ahead when it comes to designs and choices. Of equal importance, if not more, costume jewelry is a lot kinder on the wallet too.

If you are in the market to expand your jewelry collection and don't know where to look for cheap yet beautiful costume jewelry, you've come to the right place.

FindersKeepersJewelry.net, an online wholesale costume jewelry outlet, is where you can buy beautiful designer-inspired costume jewelry without having to pay designer prices but at wholesale prices! Their stock includes costume jewelry rings, designer-inspired bracelets, necklaces, designer-inspired earrings, rhinestone jewelry, religious jewelry, even wedding jewelry, and lots of other jewelry and accessories - all at the lowest prices. You would be happy to note that prices start from as low as $3.99. All items are under $25!

You can also find great-looking vintage pieces like this stunning aqua antique vintage-style, gold-toned bracelet. The intricate, detailed design (click on image to enlarge) is studded with vibrant aqua colored rhinestones. You will love this gorgeous piece!! Looks fabulous dressed up or dressed down. Truly exquisite! This is a cuff-style bracelet, and fits medium to large wrists best. It's priced at $10.00 and only 9 pieces of it left.

Costume jewelry at Finders Keepers Jewelry not only make great gifts for oneself, your friends and loved ones would love them too.

At prices such as theirs, jewelry at Finders Keepers is perfect for reselling be it at boutiques, spas, salons, specialty shops, at home shows, fund-raisers, trunk shows, craft fairs and in many online venues. If you are already in the business, you may have found your costume jewelry outlet of choice. No minimum purchase necessary. With Finders Keepers Jewelry, you will never have to pay retail again!

Saga of the Manchester United fan at Bukit Jalil continues..

Technology has made the world smaller and contemporary social media has accelerated communications across the world. Remember the ManUtd fan at the Liverpool training session who was pressured to remove his MU Rooney No. 10 jersey? The striker himself got wind of it and hailed the lad "a legend" on Twitter. Check out the tweet..

Yes!!

A True Manchester United fan at Bukit Jalil

The video must be going viral today at least in Malaysia. It shows an MU fan attending a Liverpool training session (on their Asian tour) Thursday evening at the Bukit Jalil national stadium wearing an MU Rooney 10 jersey and being pressured to remove it. He was even given a Liverpool shirt to put on in place (what gall!) and I'm glad he refused it. He showed up later in a Malaysia shirt instead. Kudos, Manchester United fan! The Star has the story.

Watch the video..


Would you consider this a violation of human rights akin to the yellow shirt episode? Heck, even the Queen of England is wearing yellow. But of course, yellow is the color of royalty.

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Read also:
- Rooney hails the lad a legend on Twitter
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Image source: The Star

Check out Military auctions to increase your collection

If you are a collector of guns or military memorabilia, here is a site for you. Affiliated Auctions & Realty specializes in buying and selling a wide variety of items. If you are looking for the best military auctions this is the place. Theirs must be one of the best gun auction sites around. To gun-collectors, this could be a go-to site to expand one's collection of either civilian or military firearms. For militaria, you can find a variety of items here including Uniforms, Medals, Photos, Badges & Equipment.

Besides firearms and military items, Affiliated Auctions & Realty buys and sells Coins & Currency, Jewelry & Diamonds, Watches & Timepieces, Gold & Silver (Including Bullion, Bars & Scrap/Broken Jewelry), Art Glass & Glassware, Porcelain & Pottery, even Dolls & Toys, and more. If you want to buy or sell jewelry, this could be the best place to go to.

Affiliated Auctions is constantly on the lookout for new items. They accept consignments, so if you have items to consign to their upcoming auctions, stop by their gallery or give them a call.

If you have a property to sell or are looking for one, they are the people to go to too. Why should you place your trust in Affiliated Auctions & Realty to sell jewelry online, locate real estate or sell coins?

Affiliated Auctions & Realty is an established auction house, reseller and buyer. They have years of experience in the business and carry membership with such associations as the National Auctioneer Association, the Tallahassee Board of Realtors, the Georgia Board of Realtors, the Orders & Medals Society, the Jewelers Board of Trade, the American Numismatic Association and more.

Shopping bags that tickle, a lot..

Shopping is not quite complete without the shopping bag, isn't it? What kinds of plastic/paper bags or carriers have you got so far? Any one of these?

And imagine the stir you'd create with these bags! tee-hee..

Have a lovely day ahead, y'all..


Source unknown. These are from an email. If you know the source, please let me know.

Best tactical boots are from Magnum

Looking for boots for on-the-job or for recreation? Magnumboots.com is the place, whether it's tactical boots or non slip shoes you are interested in.

Boots today are not what they used to be. Advancement in technology has also extended to boot-making. With hydro management nano technology, boots nowadays are made with many improved features and considerations in mind.

Magnum boots have been used by law-enforcers, the military and medical emergency services personnel (paramedics), security forces and firemen for a very long time and they have become the footwear of choice, even more so now for their enhanced features. Boots being an essential part of the whole ensemble in a uniformed work environment, no police equipment is complete without boots, for instance.

Magnum designs boots that are lightweight, comfortable, and full of features—all to make sure your boots are the last thing on your mind. Many of their styles feature ion-mask technology, which repels water and all kinds of other liquids, including blood. Not only are Magnum boots hydrophobic or water-resistant, they are breathable, lightweight (without sacrificing on durability) and environment-friendly and the highest-quality stitching thread is used. These boots are comfortable and keep your feet dry all the time.

If I were looking to buy a pair of boots, I know these would be the boots I would go for.

R.I.P. Jonas Bevacqua

A sad day for the world of fashion, and even more specifically the streetwear culture.

Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG (Lifted Research Group) was found dead in his home on Bern Drive in Laguna Beach on Monday. Bevaqua was 34. No additional information has been officially released.

Bevacqua, along with Robert Wright, founded LRG in 1999. The company became profitable by 2002, and made its first $1 million in 2000. In 2006 sales figures were at an estimated $150 million. - Wikipedia

LRG focuses primarily on the design, production, and marketing of streetwear clothing and accessories. LRG both supports and is supported by a community of musicians, artists and athletes who have donned the company's clothing. According to LRG, the company's clothes have been worn by celebrities from Kobe Bryant and Reggie Bush to Kanye West and John Legend to Quentin Tarantino and Tom Arnold.

According to Orange County Register, his family is a veritable melting pot. Bevacqua, who is U.S-born Vietnamese, was adopted along with six others by Helen and Joe Bevacqua, who also have one biological son. He has a black brother and sister, Filipino brother and sister, half-white-half black sister, half Jamaican-half-Spanish brother and a white brother.

Bevacqua is survived by his fiancé, son, seven siblings and his mother and father, LRG officials said.

With P Diddy

With Kanye West

With his parents

RIP Jonas Bevacqua.


Image sources:
- Vibe.com
- Freshnessmag.com

Titanium rings and stuff people leave behind in restrooms

The things that people leave behind in restrooms! At the office the other day, someone left behind a handphone. This is rather common, I mean there have been many instances of things being left behind or unattended. We have found ladies purses, spectacles. ballpens, watches, hairbands, calculators, phones to name the common items. Not forgetting rings. Yes, rings too.

Talk about rings, did you know that titanium rings are gaining popularity? Titanium is silver in color, has a low density and is strong, lustrous, and corrosion-resistant. You can find a vast selection of titanium rings available - with gold inlays, stone inlays, diamond accents, and special finishes. Pretty! Some samples below I found online.

Lost and Found Nike Sunglasses

It is amazing the kind of things women have inside their handbag and to think that they lug that weight around day-in day-out. I am guilty of that too. There is nothing like a place for all things you think you would need some rainy day. Lots of unmentionables in there too.

A colleague was going through her bag looking for something and found something else instead. She found her long-lost nike sunglasses! This thing does happen. You find something you think you have lost and out of the blue, it shows up. Have you ever experienced that? What 'treasure' have you found lately?

How to Make your own Jewelry

Fashion accessories and costume jewelry are the rage these days. Never before have they seen so much attention and demand for them. Not only can you buy them off the shelf, you can even make them yourself. What you need are just an interest and some jewelry making supplies and with instructions, voila! your very own jewelry set all ready to be shown off to the world. They make great gifts your girlfriends would love too.

Friday Frolics - The Skirt Test

Oh my goodness! This is soooooo me! Sorry to disappoint you..

See if it tells about you too. Not sure if this quiz is gender-specific though. Maybe not?

You Are Reflective

You don't expect perfection. You accept yourself, flaws and all. You are good enough! You are proud of what you know how to do. And you know that you're improving every day. You tend to keep good news to yourself... or only share it with a few very close to you. You are self-sufficient and don't need many friends to live a happy life. You are very private.

The Skirt Test

There is a Quiz for Almost Everything