Loving Pink

Have you ever been a fan of the color pink in some parts of your life?  For me, I didn't like pink colors as a child and while growing up.  I considered it as a sign of weakness. I wanted to be seen as someone tough, and have avoided this color whenever possible.  But as an adult, it has come to me that the color pink has proven to be a sign of strength, bravery and self-belief.  It has now become a symbol of many organizations and foundations that fight for life and what is good.

Go pink!  I've sure become a fan of this color. =)

pink top: vintage, lace top: Forever 21, shorts: Topshop, shoes: Forever 21, bag: Cole Haan

watch: from Bangkok

Thailand

We ate in a fancy restaurant called Cabbages and Condoms.  The place and ambiance was very nice.  You have an option of an indoor fine-dining feel, or an outdoor garden theme.  It reminded me a little of Sonya's Garden in Tagaytay.  Of course we chose the indoors due to the extremely hot weather.  They have elaborate designs and displays of various things made from condom.  Their ultimate goal, I think, for such a themed restaurant is to educate the youth of proper and safe sex.  They also have a foundation that they support, which makes your dining experience here more worthwhile.

The food...good, but the serving is a little small.  Price is also higher than usual Thai restaurants.  Overall, I think that the food is good, although it seems that you pay more for the ambiance and theme of the whole restaurant.  When you visit this place, make sure to walk around and look at all the details; you'll sure to find something interesting.

Melt Me: a gelato stall in Central World mall.  They use Japanese milk in making their gelato, but have recently switched to French milk after the Japan calamity.

My favorite Hokkaido milk from Japan.  They still sell it here, but I didn't try just to be sure.

While waiting for the sky train going to Chatuchak market...  We went there for two consecutive days, until we discovered that Platinum mall is like an airconditioned Chatuchak!  Items and prices are similar.  Quality of products are also better in Platinum mall.  Don't get me wrong... Chatuchak is a very good place to shop for cheap items, but the heat is just tooooooooo much to take.  So if you're okay with hot weather, you might actually find it worth going to.

tom YUM!

I simply have a fascination for spicy food, especially tom yum soup.  From my recent trip to Bangkok, I never let a day pass without having tom yum soup.  Here are some photos for you to imagine. =)

There are usually two basic types of tom yum; one is the clear tom yum, and the other is the tom yum with coconut milk.  Personally, I prefer the one with coconut milk.  It gives the right balance of spices and creaminess.  Yummy!  But the clear tom yum is also good; it just depends on one's personal taste.  For me, the spicier, the better!

clear tom yum soup from Bankhun Mae restaurant, Bangkok

clear tom yum soup from Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok

tom yum soup with coconut milk from Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok

tom yum soup with coconut milk from Taling Pling restaurant, Siam Paragon, Bangkok

(left most, below the metal bowl of rice): tom yum soup with coconut milk from a small Asian restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany

This tom yum from Germany is one of the best I've ever tasted.  I'm not so sure if it was the freezing weather that made it more delicious; but what I can say is that it can very much compete with the tom yums of Thailand.

If you know more yummy tom yum's even from just around the corner, please do let me know. =)

Blue Hue

dress: Zara, sheer top: Forever 21, belt: Zara, shoes: Schutz

bag: old Gucci bag

Anybody would fall in love with a dress like this.  It's perfect for a summer day out or a casual gathering with family and friends.  A pop of color matched with lace can convey a sweet yet catchy look. =)

Jo Malone cologne

These are purchases from a recent trip to Thailand. They say that Bangkok's Duty Free shop sells Jo Malone products at cheapest compared to anywhere else. I grabbed the chance, assuming that this is the case. =) One is for myself that I would share with my sister (that would be the nectarine blossom and honey), one for my cousin, and one for my boyfriend. We were given 1000 Thai Baht additional discount since we bought 3 large bottles; plus the sales person was super friendly and attentive.

We had a difficult time selecting which scents to buy because most of them smelled really good. To add to the agony, our plane leaves in 10 minutes, so we had to make a decision as quickly as possible.  So after much debate in selecting, here they are!

The nectarine blossom and honey scent is more floral with a very light mixture of sweetness into it; just the way I like perfumes/colognes to be.  The lime basil and mandarin suggests class and confidence; this is also their best-seller for men although it is considered as unisex.  And lastly, Vetyver communicates being youing and sporty.

The down side is that the scent easily wears off after a few hours.  Being a cologne, these contain only 5% alcohol making them less long-lasting compared to eau de toilette and eau de parfum.  The sales person said that the trick is to spray the cologne directly on skin to make them last longer.  So let's see if the trick works. =)

Camel+Red

top: Topshop, shorts: from Bangkok, shoes: SM

I have always loved a camel and red combination look...so here is my attempt on it. =) 

Sheer Pink and Black Lace

top- from Bangkok, jeans- Zara, shoes- Schutz

bracelet- Charriol, watch- Casio

I love sheer and lacey clothing, thus the name of my blog. =)  I think that this top best describes my style because everything I love is in it: color, texture. lace...; but the best part is the price for a piece that looks very much like Topshop.

I read somewhere that Bangkok is the best place for shopping.  I didn't believe this because I was certain that nothing will beat Hong Kong when it comes to shopping.  Well, now is a good time to change perspectives. =)

Hong Kong vs. Bangkok...what do you think?