Making a slideshow about one man and his family’s story on preserving Myanmar’s puppetry tradition.
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When I grow up…
Lush greenery, lots of natural light, and uncluttered space with clean lines are some of the features that I’d like to have for my future home. What about you?
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Made in Barcelona III: Paloma Wool
“Playsuit”, as defined by The Oxford English Dictionary: 1. An all-in-one stretchy garment for a baby or very young child, covering the body, arms, and legs; 2. A women’s all-in-one garment, or matching set of garments During a recent trip to Barcelona, I got to meet a select group of up-and-coming Spanish designers through fashion…
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Made in Barcelona II: L’Nena Atelier
Many of my friends from Singapore make a beeline to Zara to buy clothes when they travel to Spain. Because it is purportedly cheaper to buy Zara items in Spain than in Singapore, especially after getting the tax refunds. I did exactly that the first time I visited Spain and was in Barcelona for a…
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Made in Barcelona I: Progono backpack
I seldom buy accessories. I tend to use the same bag day in, day out, avoiding the hassle of having to transfer things from one place to another. I appreciate a well-designed bag made with quality materials. I prefer minimalist, classic designs and don’t care much for trends. Even better if the item was produced…
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Stars in my eyes
Over the last few months, I’ve been taking photos mostly with my iPhone and editing them using the VSCO Cam app. Sometimes I miss using my Fuji x100, processing the raw files on Raw Photo Processor and making the final touches like straightening the lines in Photoshop. However the former option is more convenient than the latter…
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Sacco E Vanzetti + La Pagode
I meant to write earlier about Sacco E Vanzetti after watching a restored version of the movie in Paris last month. But I didn’t know where to start. The film is based on the controversial murder trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in the US in the 1920s. I was not familiar with the court case nor…
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Sustainable fashion: Does it exist or is it an oxymoron?
How would you define ‘sustainable fashion‘? Do you think it is an oxymoron? While I’m not particularly interested in shopping for clothes and accessories, I am conscious about what I buy. After all, I want to look good and steer away from mindless consumption. TIP: Buy less, choose more deliberately, make it last I appreciate well-made…
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Maison Cauchie: Art Nouveau + Sgraffito
One of the nicest things about Brussels is its striking Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. In spite of the indiscriminate destruction of the city due to Bruxellisation (Brusselization), there remains several historic buildings that have been carefully restored to their former grandeur. Not only can you admire them while walking along the streets, some…
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Angelina Hue 