The Leather Fetish

From L to R: Charisma Leather Jacket by Sheike, Suede Biker Jacket by TopShop, Leather Biker by Witchery, Washed Leather Biker by TopShop, Holland Jacket by Kookai

While I was overseas I had my leather jacket with me everywhere, and I mean everywhere. It was mainly due to it being the only jacket that I had brought along with me and it did cause a problem because it was winter in Hong Kong! Nonetheless, it was my trusty jacket and I honestly loved it to pieces. 

I didn't lose it overseas, I lost it when I arrived home! 

I'm a little devastated even though it was months ago but I've been on the hunt for a new jacket ever since. 

Here are my top 5 pieces right now. 

My ultimate pick from the 5 is definitely the Charisma Leather Jacket from Sheike because of the texture of the leather, the gold and the belt along the bottom. I'm a gold lover compared to silver because it adds a little something against the black. The runner up is the Suede Biker Jacket from TopShop. I actually tried the jacket on and I fell in love with the texture. I hadn't ever liked a suede jacket before but the biker look fuels the tomboy inside me. 

And it's not a coincidence that all the jackets I have picked have the biker look. Each one has something that I like: the zips everywhere especially on the sleeves, the buttons, the texture, and the quilt pattern on the sleeves. The one that isn't like the rest is the Kookai jacket and the reason is because of the draping. It has the futuristic 'Ghost in the Shell' vibe closed and when it's opened, it drapes across giving an effortless effort. I like biker jackets because when it comes to styling, it can be casual or dressed up. I think it adds that little touch of chic to any outfit. I loved wearing it to uni in the early mornings with a heavy scarf and it would be perfect in winter. I loved pairing my jacket with skirts and dresses to tone down my outfit and to give it a chic look. 

Hopefully I'll be able to show you ways I style a biker jacket and hopefully add more to my leather collection! 

Stay beautiful. 

Mon x 

25

Watch by Daniel Wellington | Shoes by Rubi Shoes | Hat by MissShop

When I was little, I used to get VERY excited for my birthday. I used to bother my mum days in advance and I remember tugging at her or screaming at the top of my lungs, 'MY BIRTHDAY IS IN 4 DAYS!'. 

This year is really special to me because it's a year where a lot of transitions will start to happen and I couldn't have asked for more than the love I've received this year, which is where this post comes in. 

My best friend planned a surprise picnic.

I died inside.

There aren't a lot of pictures but it was a day to be remembered. The balloons and the cake! How beautiful is the cake? It was a vanilla and strawberry cream cake. If only my mouth and stomach were bigger! 

It was quite funny as well because I had broken something in the bathroom and I had went to Bunnings and they had sausage sizzle! I was so hungry but I wasn't allowed one. I'm glad that there was cake, that definitely filled me up!

This year I was definitely spoilt: I had great company, great food and lots of laughs.
For more birthdays to come and to spend it with those you love. 

Mon x 

Red and Yee Sang

 Photo by @jam35w

Chinese New Year was something I never grew up celebrating. I always celebrated Lao New Year so when I heard I was going to celebrate Chinese New Year, I got a bit excited. I finally got to celebrate the occasion this year with  a beautiful family and traditions with red pockets - my first ever! 

From the short period, I learnt that Chinese New Year is a 15 day celebration or as some would say, 'longest 15 days of my life' which is filled with family, love and lots of food! The dish that stood out to me was Yee Sang; it is a dish many Malaysian Chinese families have during the occasion and I knew what it was right away! The colourful salad is filled with prosperous ingredients such as salmon, pomelo, shredded radish and ginger, and crispy noodles, etc. 

The tradition is also what's important. The tradition is that everyone must have a pair of chopsticks to mix the salad together - the higher you toss the salad, the more luck that will come in the new year. You also have to make wishes while tossing the salad together, just slipping them here and there. It does get a bit messy but there were a lot of laughs. My wishes will be a secret, shhh. 

It was a Chinese New Year that I'll remember for a very long time. My first one and it was so welcoming! I got my first ever red pockets, I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning or like it was my birthday! I loved the designs on the envelopes and the different styles, and I'm so disappointed that I didn't buy any in Hong Kong before I came back! I'm definitely getting some next time! For more celebrations in the years to come! 

Gung Hay Fat Choy | Best wishes and congratulations. Have a prosperous and good year 

Mon x 

Return

Tank by Topshop | Bag by Zara | Shoes by Rubi Shoes

Mon in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

It has been a long couple of months, I think a hello is in order. HELLO! I'M STILL ALIVE!

Although I've been missing here, I've been really busy and I think it was all worth the hard work and dedication. What does that mean? Well, it means my volunteer marketing coordinator position is extending to 2016 AND I'm finally graduating university, yay!

With graduating and more adulthood responsibilities kicking in, I'll be turning 25 in March - quarter of a century. 

I'll be updating this blog twice a month and please watch this space to see my Singapore and Hong Kong travel diary, my first ever Chinese New Year celebration, and more fashion loves.

Have an amazing year beautiful people and with Valentine's Day coming to an end, I hope you've had an amazing day whether you've spent it with your partner or loved ones.



Mon x


Photo by Jayne | @tomototan