Friday 24 June 2011

Recent bits and bobs

Today's post is a bit of a mish mash (including one Big announcement at the end) as (following from my previous post) I've been looking through my photo albums and clearing some of the things I wanted to post, but just never got the chance to.

The outfit below, I wore last week when I went out for Vietnamese food with a couple of friends.

Dress with sequined bow: Malaysia
Furry cuff wedge: New Look
Bow ring: Primark


This dish was recently recommended by a friend and it's absolutely delish! It's BBQ pork, Vietnamese style. I thought it'd be pretty dry, but the pork is actually quite juicy and very tasty. The noodles are plain, but it just goes so well with the flavourful pork.

I wore the next outfit when I went to see my dissertation supervisor very recently. It's nothing fancy, but this blog is about documenting my everyday outfits, after all.

Shirt: atseoul.com
Leather cube necklace: ASOS.com
Rhinestone heart cocktail ring: ASOS.com
Silk scarf: Random souvenir store in Paris
Skinny jeans: Primark


Oh, and as I was going through the photos on my phone, I found this one I took quite a while ago. Look at these funny shoes from New Look! It's so quirky, but I don't know if anyone would be able to pull it off for everyday wear. No, of course I didn't buy ém, it's not really my style. In any case, it's mad high. Am not sure if the camera angle shows it, but it's Really high, it's like walking on stilts! Anywayz, after getting over the initial reaction of "Wha...?? Are they really selling this in New Look?", I kinda thought, "Hey, I think it's pretty cool New Look wants to try something different".


The point is, I think New Look has got the best selection of high street shoes. I, myself, have got like 5 pairs of shoes from them! They've got all sorts there. From really unique, fashionista-type ones like these to proper sensible courtroom shoes. I like how they try to cater to everyone. For example, the shoes above, I'm sure they know it's not going to sell out or be too popular with the average shopper, but props to them for stocking them up and be brave enough to sell something to target a small, specific market group.

What dyou guys think of these shoes? Even if you've an opinion completely different to mine, do let me know in the comments :)

So this brings me to the next topic; my shopping ban. I think I'm doing pretty well. Nearly 3 weeks now, eyh? I know, I know, thank you. Haha...no really, I've been really good and haven't broken my ban. It hasn't been as hard as I thought, mainly because like I said, I simply have too many clothes, so I'm slowly getting through them one by one. So it's kind of like shopping in your own closet as you discover new coordinates.

Anywayz, I did however, spend on something really special to me (and I really don't think this counts as shopping). I'm really excited to announce this because I've thought about it for quite awhile now and was just waiting for the right moment. Well, yesterday, the moment came and...

I decided to buy my own domain! YES!! I've officially made the switch to dot com. Don't worry, it should automatically bring you to the new site even if you accessed my blog via blogspot.

From here on, my blog will be at

www.everyday-outfits.com




44 comments:

  1. your bow shirt, is so awesome! <3
    I don't really like those shoes, but maybe my opinion will change when I see someone with those shoes and awesome clothes :).

    wow, 3 weeks and you've not bought anything ;o, congrats!
    and congrats with your own domain! =D

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  2. love your bow dresses...so glam..haha i wnat something alike...would be great for party ^^

    and that BBQ dish looks so yummy ^^

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  3. loving the bow shirt !! and the necklace is awesome too !

    www.glistersandblisters.com

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  4. Those are, quite possibly, some of the ugliest shoes I've ever seen.

    If they were in a monochromatic palette, like nude or grey and black, without the studs and the scallops and the cheap plastic buckle, they'd be really, really cute. It's the kitschy childish details that ruin the shoes... and the clown colors. I want to vomit just looking at them, honestly.

    I'm all for different and unique, but there is a distinction with trying to be unique and then absolutely crossing over into Ugly Territory.

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  5. congratulations on your own domain! :D:D:D the scarf looks expensive!!

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  6. IRYC: (In response to your comment)

    Oh my god, so you do know that it was from Wonder Girls! LOLOL.

    I think you're the ONLY one who knows that.

    xx{ish.},
    Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

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  7. Congrats on the new domain! I have really enjoyed reading your blog over the last few months :)

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  8. Oh love love love your outfit! Congrats on your new domain as well.
    And those shoes are crazy!!

    xojw
    http://yellowvoices.wordpress.com/

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  9. Yay for getting your own domain! :) And that's great that you haven't broken your shopping ban yet! (and I don't think buying your domain counts as "real" shopping, heheh)

    The shoes are funky. I like wild and crazy, but I think this might be too crazy, even for me. Ha!

    Happy Friday-ing, my sweets!

    xx Love & Aloha

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  10. Hey kubicnecklace sistaaaa :D !!
    Love the shirt with the bow ^^
    The food looks reaally nice, altho I don't eat pork...
    New Look shoes are niceee yes ^__^ I'm glad we have one in Holland!

    As for the shoes: I agree that they wont be huge as Jeffrey C. and they wont sell out much and yeah verrry brave for them to sell it anyway :o
    (I wonder who designed it..)
    To me, this pair of shoe is only good for dress up parties or cosplay x

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  11. Those shoes are AMAZING! I love how you created the look around the gold bows- so adorable!

    Yes, my husband and I are trying to start an etsy with handmade/decorated treasure boxes, coasters, ect. I'm also trying to start a vegan/organic bath product line. I'll keep you posted!

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  12. ahhhh I love the bow shirt you wore in the first picture! & the bow ring! (: I love BBQ stuff from vietnamese restaurants *__* It tastes soooo good~ & congrats on getting your own domain!! (:

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  13. Love your bow shirt+ring! :) awesome outfits!

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  14. Hahaha thanks!! I'm so happy with the results :)

    Congrats on getting your own domain!!!!

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  15. I always like all things ribboned ^^

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  16. congrats on yourown domain! :)

    sweetandhappylife.blogspot.com

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  17. Yay! I'm glad you decided to go dot.com!!! Congrats girlie! I love the bow dress and the silk scarf.

    As far as those shoes, I don't think I'm a fan for those for anyone. HAHAHA. They look like decorations that you would have in a design studio, or fashion room for inspiration but not for practical use. But I would love to see someone actually wear them!

    Shasie
    Live Life in Style

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  18. yay congrats on the dot com! thanks for sharing the shoes, i love looking (and giggling) at strange fashion! xx

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  19. the shoes look quirky....i wouldn't wear them though :P

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  20. omgosh i want your gold sequin bow sweater! SO FREAKIN' CUTE!

    haha.. the shoes are cute but not my style :p

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  21. Hey I didnt even look at the domain until you mentioned it!! thats so awesome congrats!!! :D
    So exciting.
    Hey I really like those new look shoes. ahha they are really weird and fun..not sure how to work them in but arent they fun!! isnt that what fashion is having fun and not being too serious! :) I love your sweater dress though!!

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  22. AND you know I went onto new look to see them but they arent avail there :( but thats okay and good actually. Although they have such lovely cheap jewelry after I've moved im s buying. I bought a pair of shoes and they are great anyway :) cute

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  23. Thank you for the comment on my blog, I really like your scarf and the necklace : ) They are really cute!

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  24. Congratulations on your blog domain! You're looking good as always. =) I'm absolutely in love with your bow ring. ^__^ I actually made a similar purchase myself <33

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  25. thank you for your lovely comment! your blog is so nice, i really wanna come here more often :) following then :D

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  26. Yay for the new domain! Both of your rings are super adorable : )

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  27. oo congrats on the domain. And I really like your 'plain' outfit :) Guess I just really like simplicity

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  28. i love your bow ring!! so cute. and those shoes are crazy!!!!

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  29. I love all the bows in your outfit and the silk scarf! And congrats on the new domain and the shopping ban! I've been trying to place myself on a ban as well but I haven't been doing so well as you unfortunately >.<

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  30. OMG i really really want those new look wedges~!! they're amazing!!! and i lvoe your sequined bow dress too! so sweet!

    x
    twee
    www.EzzentricTopz.blogspot.com
    SHOP Ezzentric Topz

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  31. First off, I love those shoes! They are so cute and fun! I also love your bow ring and top! :) and my mom cooks a similar Vietnamese dish as your described, it's so delicious!



    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  32. Those shoes are perfectly dreamy! I love the colour combination! Be sure to enter my £100 ASOS giveaway!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  33. The shoes are really lovely and I know you can rock it. WOW!! Congrats with buying your own domain!!! :)

    your blog is really growing. :)

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  34. and i agree with the shopping ban, we sometimes discover something in our closet that we don't realize we had all along.

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  35. I think those shoes are amazing! I'd wear them if I could walk in them :)

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  36. Your looks are great, and wow, those shoes sure are crazy :D

    Day By Diva
    Day By Diva

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  37. Loved the sequined bow tunic is so cute! I do adore those shoes, they are very unique and look fun!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  38. congratulations on your own domain!! ;D

    im sorry but the shoes look weird in yellow + blue match! xx
    maybe you should save the money to purchase other shoes! :)

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  39. Joey! Congrats on your dot com name. I think I would buy a domain soon but I'm just wondering if I should continue my egocentrci url. Haha... It was meant to be a joke back then but it stuck till now.

    Actually your blog is a lot more than everyday outfits. I even forgot that was the main motive of your blog (assuming your url is the aim of the blog) coz your blog is filled with many everyday stuff that makes it so fun to read.

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  40. Cute outfits :) The bow dress is so cute

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  41. Joey! I love all your outfits. You look super cute in the bow dress with the boots. :] I'm liking your other, simple outfit as well. I've been wanting shirts like the one your wearing recently! Love!!

    Haha, those shoes are def. one of a kind! I dont think I could pull them off either (or ever walk in them XD)

    YAYYYY! Congrats on the new domain!

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  42. congrats on your new domain!

    love the dark shirt and scarf - very chic!

    wow that vietnamese dish looks delicious!

    those New Look platform fun and kitchy hehe

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