The 87th Academy Awards | Favourite Looks

Hey there!

It's unusual for me to do a midweek post, but early this week The Oscars took place and there are many things to talk about! I know, I'm a little late on this but better late than never, right?

Wow. There were so many gorgeous looks on the red carpet that night and I am in awe of all of them. Different people stunned in a variety of dresses and tuxes, and the admiration is real. How are they all so beautiful?! I'm not too familiar with all the designers and their pieces showcased during the show but I'm just going to roll with it. Here are a few of my favourite looks!

1. Chloe Grace Moretz in Miu Miu

Chloe, of course, is on my list. Normally a floral pattern like that can resemble curtains, but with that cut she rocks that dress! And that ear cuff? YES. She adds an edgy touch to her overall modern vintage look. Love!

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2. Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent

I thought her dress was a really pretty piece. It had a slightly prom-y feel to it, but was sophisticated at the same time. I liked how she kept makeup and accessories minimal; the focus was on the jewels and the sharp neckline.

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3. Emma Stone in Elie Saab

Lately I've been seeing a lot of Elie Saab on my Tumblr dashboard and all the designs are amazing. It's no surprise here that Emma Stone looks absolutely beautiful (when does she ever disappoint?) and I love the fun orange of her her lips paired with the slightly green-tinted embellished piece.

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4. Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe in Alexander McQueen

I am absolutely in love with Hannah Bagshawe's dress! The cut of the dress is simple but the embellishments take it up to a whole new level. Eddie Redmayne compliments her perfectly in a midnight blue tux. #onfleek #relationshipgoals

By the way, can we just talk about how adorable Eddie Redmayne was when giving his Oscar speech? AWWWWW!

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5. Lady Gaga in Alaia

Very Glinda the Good Witch-esque, I think, but in a fabulously sleek way. Her 'The Sound of Music' tribute was incredibly executed and I enjoyed it very much.

On a completely different note, Lady Gaga's trumpet tattoo fascinates me so much. It's so edgy and cool, yet classy and elegant. 

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I have so many more favourites, like the very suave Chris Pratt, Viola Davis in her Zac Posen piece, and Zoe Saldana's nude Versace dress, but if I continue on I will never be able to finish this post; and to think, there are still the Oscars after party looks! Anyways, I'm no fashion critic but very nice looks from the red carpet this year. 

I truly enjoyed writing this post; a nice little birthday post for me to write today! Today's my birthday and I turn 15 this year. Thank you to all the lovely people who wished me a happy birthday; I hope you all have a nice day :-)

See you later! x

Chinese New Year

First off, happy Chinese New Near to anyone out there that celebrates it! I hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family.

This year I really enjoyed CNY. We met up with all these friends and relatives of which I haven't seen in quite a while. I had so much food: lo-bak go (萝卜糕), lian-go (年糕), countless plates of dim-sum...

However I did notice a change within me this CNY. Firstly, I completely ignored the Chinese candy box (攒盒) this year. Normally I'm always surrounding it, trying to get hold of the best candies before my sisters do, but this year it was merely a centrepiece on the table. Secondly, I had a strange feeling throughout the week. I spent a lot of time reading and not really joining in with the festivities. I guess this is what people would call 'growing up' and it inevitably happens, but I was not ready for that! Nonetheless, I had fun.

CNY kicked off on Thursday 19th this year, but before that was the period of which the CNY flower markets (花市) opened. The flower markets sell all sorts of things, from flowers and plants to stuffed toys and balloons. People all over HK visit them and they are usually packed, especially at night. There are several scattered around Hong Kong but the one I visited with my friends was the market in Victoria Park.

Thank you to my friend Brittany for helping me take some of the photos!

I was looking back at my old posts and realised that I stopped ending my posts with an inspirational/motivational poster. I would like to pick that up again because it spreads around positive vibes!

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This is something I constantly try to remind myself to do. I freak out when I've got a whole list of things to do, and it makes me feel like I'll never finish in time. It turns out that I just need to take a breath, and then go deal with whatever's bugging me. 

The start of a new Chinese year! I hope you have a nice day and I'll see you next week!

The '1989' Tag

Hey there!

Ok, I know I missed out on last week's post. I was away from my laptop that Sunday and wasn't able to write a post. It made me realise that I actually write very little, only coming out with four posts every month. Sometimes it's for the best as I take my time planning out posts, but during the week the blog gets a little lonely!

Today I have a tag post for you all. I found this tag on Rambling Rose while exploring Bloglovin the other day, and I thought it would appropriate to do it to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 'Style' music video that came out a couple of days ago.

Let's get to it!

1. Welcome to New York // If you could live in any city, which would it be and why?
I would like to live in London. From what I've heard, it's pretty fast-paced like Hong Kong, but I want to go out and see different cultures.

2. Blank Space // What is something that everyone thinks is true about you but is actually false?
Everybody, and I mean everybody, thinks I'm totally addicted to shopping. Yes, I do love shopping, but I have many more interests than just that.

3. Style // What is the one item in your closet that makes you feel unstoppable?
I have this flared dress with a cutout on the back from Cotton On and I feel really good when I wear it. I own the same dress in two patterns/colours, so does that still count as one item?

4. Out of the Woods // What is the one thing you're afraid of?
Messages and phone calls. Seriously, I get extremely anxious when someone messages or calls me because I feel like they come bearing bad news!

5. All You Had to Do Was Stay // Who is someone you wish was still in your life?
I miss my grandpa quite a bit. He passed away last year and I fell like I didn't really spend enough time with him.

6. Shake It Off // What is something you have had to shake off?
General negative vibes from people.

7. I Wish You Would // What is something you'd like to happen right now?
To not be sick. I feel a cold coming on :(

8. Bad Blood // Have you ever had someone stab you in the back?
Yes, a while ago.

9. Wildest Dreams // What would you like to be remembered for?
I've always thought about this question... I want to be remembered for doing something I'm good at and enjoy.

10. How You Get the Girl // What is your favourite pick-up line?
To be honest, I find pick-up lines really awkward. They're fun to laugh about with your friends but I can't imagine someone actually using one to pic someone up.

11. This Love // What is something you got back that you never thought you would?
My iPod. I've got the iPod Nano 7th gen. and I swear it is the thinnest, most annoying electronic device I have ever owned. It slips into places and I always feel that I'm losing or misplacing it! But still, I love it and can never live without my music.

12. I Know Places // Where is one place you always feel safe?
Good ol' home. It's where I can relax and basically be a hobo, and no-one can judge me for it.

13. Clean // What is an important lesson you have learnt in life, and how did you learn it?
I've learnt (ish) to stop comparing myself to others. I learnt this through personal experience and constantly thinking about it. Truth be told, it's the hardest thing to do, and sometimes I still do it.


And I am finished! I really enjoyed filling out this tag; the questions are so thought-provoking and interesting! I tag anyone to do this tag, Swiftie or not, because these questions work for anyone. Leave a comment down below if you're enjoyed it as well!



That's all for today and I'll se you next week!

DIY: Heat Transfers

Hello peeps!

How are you all doing? As I'm writing this I'm plugged in to Fall Out Boy's 'American Beauty/American Psycho'. Wonderful album! We're approaching February now and I'm excited for two things: Chinese New Year and my birthday! January was nice but, I have to say, a bit of a slow start to the year; it mainly consisted of my favourite TV shows coming back (as mentioned in my latest update and January Favourites) from the winter hiatus. I'm eager to see what February brings!

Today's post is a DIY using heat transfers. I have been looking for it since forever, and I was beyond ecstatic to have found it. It was my first time using them and I was quite happy with the outcome.

oh hey there Sheldon

Let's get going!

You will need:

• heat transfer paper
• a printer
• Microsoft Word or any other alternative
• an iron
• a plain light-coloured tote/pouch

To start off I purchased my transfer paper in Mong Kok East, in an art store called Art Supplies Professional. There were five sheets in the packet and it costed me $65. A little pricey but when split between all the design possibilities, not that bad.  

1. Open up a doc and on it paste in your designs. I created the 'Professional Fangirl' text myself with one of the default fonts, and I found the The Flash logo on Google. Use the functions to size your design to scale. 

ignore the 'peasants' thing, it was for a present :-)

2. From here you'll want to follow the instructions that come with the paper. On my packet it told me to flip all the images. On Word you do this by right clicking < Format Shape < 3-D Rotation. On where it says 'X' change the 0° to 180°. 

3. This is optional but you may want to print a copy of your design on normal paper, just to make sure everything fits alright on your tote/pouch. 

4. Print out your design with the heat transfer paper. 

5. Cut your designs out as close to its lines as possible. 

6. Depending on your heat transfer paper, you may get different instructions; my packet said to turn the iron on high heat. Place the design, front facing down, onto your pouch/tote and iron for a minute or so, making sure the heat is spread evenly out.

7. For a shiny finish on the design, immediately peel the backing paper before it cools. For a matte finish, peel the paper after it cools.

You are done!

I decided to go for a The Flash design to display my love for the show and Grant Gustin. I mentioned it all in my January favourites; watch it here! The 'Professional Fangirl' design is to tell the world that yes, I am a fangirl and if I have any fangirl fits it is perfectly normal!

From my experience with heat transfer paper, I learnt the hard way that the fabric you're ironing on has to be smooth. If not, the design cracks and starts to peel. Just a warning peeps!



If you've enjoyed this post, don't be shy to leave a comment down below. I would love to hear what you guys have to say :-)

That is all for today and I'll see you next week! x