So today I went to collect my loots from Taobao. For the uninitiated, it is a wonderland/haven/treasure trove of goodies, runway-inspired clothing etc etc. for a fraction of the price. Everything is amazing until you realise the only caveat is that everything is in Chinese... Yeah. They're all Made in China but the quality is comparable to normal retail/online shops, especially if you know where to get your stuff.
Here's 1/5 of what I got: Bunny Ninja pouch for my Fujifilm Instax (yeah, justifying my purchases), $4
Minty iPhone cover $3
Yellow ribbon iPhone 'hole protector' (lol) $0.80
Circle shades $3
Yup, flea market prices.
Cutest bow 'hole protector' for my iPhone! I have absolutely no idea what that is supposed to be called.
Today I also got drenched in the rain and splashed from top to toe by a passing, no wait, zooming car. It was like a wave from the sea hit me.
I also read and re-read Seventeen by Colin Cheong again and again. Just realised that I was 17 when I randomly pulled this book out from my school library. It was thinner than the others, so I figured why not give it a shot. Then, so many beautiful phrases. A moving, poignant story of life in a Junior College in Singapore. I cried, because I could relate to so much. And my favourite sentences are those that I photoshopped a highlight on above.
Because memories are not exactly how things were. Sometimes we add, dramatise or block out some images. Photos are exact moments of our memories. Which is an irony because they can be the most tangible yet intangible at the same time. But as long as we can make the best out of what we have, those memories would be beautiful, no matter what.
ps. If you have a Lookbook account, do let me know and I'll follow you back! Do follow me too at wishfulpenguin :)
halo , i'm your new followers , my pleasure if you want to follow me back :)
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love the glasses! so cute.
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Love your buys! i got the same iphone case for 8 bucks from gmarket. Damn, feel so cheated now. So going to check out taobao! i'm happy that my comment helps.:) i can understand how army will be an issue, how long more does he have to go? xx
ReplyDeletenext March! but by then i'll be gone. hehe the mint on the case is lovely right? but it looks better on the white iPhone :)
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Thanks for your comment! :D No, I haven't heard it yet :) But I'll go check it out soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink crop :D
I love your sunglasses! And your outfit is so lovely:)Xx
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ReplyDeleteWow where did you get that bag in the last photo? I love it.. ^^ Also, that phone bow thing is so cute!
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it's from Malaysia love :) some random store but I'm sure you can find it from Bangkok, Thailand too :
DeleteWhat a lovely outfit! And your bag is beautiful!!XX Kirsten
ReplyDeleteAw, girl you are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love your purchases (whoa, the prices are amazing - want those sunglasses!) and the highlighted phrase in your book. So true <3
Plus, your amazing outfit at the end! Love the pink lace top. So cute.
I'm definitely following you, and I'm fanning you on Lookbook too!
Hope we can follow/fan each other haha :)
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hallo , thanks for following me but can you try to follow me again , because there's no your name in my followers list :)
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Oh I just checked! Followed you already, hope it's okay now :)
DeleteI really like your writing style and your knack for finding eclectic items (can't believe they were so cheap too). Defs following you x misstea & co.
ReplyDeletei love your outfit and all your finds. they're so cheap but don't look cheap hahaha! the hole protector is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteand yes, i did stand on the rooftop :) stay tune for the complete set of the picture ;)
Hehe thats so cute so cute!!
ReplyDeleteheyyy i shop in taobao too... it's only too sad that i don't have my own account and cant open one as i dont have a china bank account... grr.. how do u buy since i saw you're from singapore?
ReplyDeleteanyway, i love your outfit and the new purschases!!
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I replied you on your blog! :)
Deletethank you for your kind comment. your blog is pretty and you're gorgeous. i would love to follow each other and i'll look forward to reading your blog xxx
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Omg, I love your bag, you look so chic!!
ReplyDeleteyour loot looks awesome, i especially love your round shades! looks like you managed the website ok, even if it is in chinese haha :)
ReplyDeletelove your look too! i like how you layered the pink shirt over the white one, it adds something extra to the whole outfit
AMazing sunnies and iphone accessories!!great blog bytheway!Count me as your newest GFC follower!!!!!!
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Awesome pictures! I love love love your outfit! The pink adds the perfect pop of color and your bag is so cuuute! I want one!
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where is that bag from? i love it!
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It's from Malaysia :) followed you back too :)
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The pouch and round glasses are so cute! X
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definitely know what you mean about taobao! price is amazing :)
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I love that bow protector thing. Aw its so adorable..ebay-ing one as of this moment!
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Nice style you have got...
ReplyDeleteLove the pink top you wore!
I'm currently studying in Singapore.. It's a nice country and nice for shopping :D
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I already started following you :), can you tell me how to have a gfc i'm still new at this.
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ReplyDeletelove your look and your iphone case looks like ice cream to me haha!
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Love this look :)
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i love the quote... it struck me! btw, i love your bag!
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Love this bag - BTW, I am following you on GFC, would you like to follow back? Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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