Chapter 9: Eco x Danetelle

Just a few Saturdays back. When I decide to have some time at home since from my urban life, did so minor tidying at home. Was packing some clothes that have been serving me for at least 7-8 years, and thought they should retired since they are pretty worn by now.

Then it struck me that perhaps I could make good use with some parts of the fabric from some clothing on a dress I ruined quite recently.

( Picture with courtesy from Lara'J )

This was how the dress was supposed to look like. I have never had such strong liking for a dress, from the material to it simple yet classy cutting and yet I didn't have a chance to wear it; its gone. :<

Surprisingly I went straight ahead with my idea, without much hesitation.

Firstly I took out the dress I ruined, significantly obvious that it is due to the overheated iron despite at its lowest heat. Probably its time to change it. Of course felt very heart-broken because its in my favourite shade of blue, plus it didn't made it for any maiden experience for wearing it out yet. Still decide to keep it though it could not be worn out solely like this due to the gigantic iron-marked kissed on the center of the dress.

Then I chose a floral top that has been around since I am in my Secondary days. I didn't want to keep because the back of the top is full of bobbles, thus making it a little uncomfortable when you are wearing it.

And then the tresses begin. Teeheex. Did some brain storming how to make this dress look wearable and manageable to do even when I am a noob at sewing. Finally came to a conclusion to make it look like a "fake 2-piece", with the white floral top shape like a tube I am wearing over the dress.

Cut out the excess unwanted area of the floral top.

Estimate the approximate position of how I want the it to be and used bob pins to fixed and stablised the position, to ease sewing.

Sewing begins. ^^ 

Was pretty happy to see this colours combination because Blue x White x Pink are not just always my favourite colours, they are my favourite colour combinations. Pretty sure that it is going to turn out what I expected it to be. :D

Was trying to be as accurate and careful with the threads and needles, it ain't an easy job to get them in the position you wanted.

After a good whole 7 hours this is the end product.

Looks much more wearable now. *Proud moment*

Wore the dress out the other day. Though I understand I didn't do a perfect job but I think I did my best, so I was pretty confident when I wore it out. Took quite several pictures of course. 

the Forth of the dress. 

Some side view of the dress.

Whee. Twirling and twirling. Kekex.

Special thanks to Unnie A for helping me with the photos that day. She knows that I would like to post some good pictures of the outcome of the end product I did and gave me all the patience she have that day. :D

Am a happy girl after I manage to turn 2 apparels that I wouldn't wear to something I would now.

Happy thoughts can be so simple, and cost efficient. Hahax.

Alright, the upcoming post would be a collaboration with an overseas online webstore on accessories. Stay tuned...

Signing off,

XOXO

Chapter 7: The First Batam trip with the Sims.

Always feel so loved and blessed to be part of the big family of the Sims, my maternal side of my family. We often gather together for celebrations and it has been quite some time since our last mini getaway.

We used to have major family overseas trip on annual basis, for a least once a  while I was really young. Probably due to a series of "unexpected" surprises that came into our family, we weren't be able to frequent our trips We are pretty determined to get together often.

This would be the first out of the many that I would start logging.

It was rather impromptu decision heading to Batam. Organised by my talented cousins Albert Sim, Sera and cousin-in-law Bailing. For our short getaway which happened last weekend, 19th-20th July'2014, they have so much to do.

On the day,

My casual yet colourful getup to start my weekend right.

Woke up pretty early to get myself refreshed before meeting the beloved family. Dajiu ferried my family of 4 to Habourfront Centre that morning. Though meet-up time is 12 noon, we reached around 10.20am. Had my Macdonald's breakfast of course, and waiting for everyone to come. Was pretty excited for trip as I have been so busy these days I have so little time for them.

Before we enter the departure hall, at around 1-ishpm,

We took a group picture altogether. Hola we are the Sims.

and a wefie with the Papa Chua, Mama Chua, Mei Mei Chua and Jie Jie Chua.

While waiting for our ferry to be here, the young girls in our family put my sister mono-pod into great use. Selfies with the cousins featuring our Princess Alethea. :D

It turns out all the pictures are really well captured, and we can't exactly wait to share them all. Teeheex.

I have totally no idea when this was taken (pardon me expression, I really woke up pretty early can't help but stoned a little :P), but it was a pretty good that we are actively engaged on our social media platforms.

Finally we are boarding.

One more before I board.

Some pictures aboard, before I nap on sail.  

Batam is 1 hour behind of Singapore, sail journey of approximately 50minutes - 1hour. It wasn't too long before we realised we have arrived.

Okay besides the mother and me the rest ain't that ready. Pardon my messy hair I just woke up abruptly knowing we have arrived.

Would say the arrival mall is much more sloppy, looks like the I have stepped into the mall in Malaysia in the older days.

There were arrangement made by the hotel we have booked, Harmoni Suites Hotel and I am pretty impressed by the service when we were greeted.(http://www.harmonigroup.biz/suites/home.php)

 the Majestic Horse Statues <3

Simple and spacious lobby.

*Grasp*

Just Guess what we are welcome with?!

Mandatory Group Picture with it of course. :D

One with the Chua and the niece and nephew <3

Heading back to our room for a short break.

Most single bedrooms Sims are located on level 3, while the rest having the twin beds were at level 7, much much nearer to the pool.

Alright here is a visual tour for the room of the night (Sorry they were that perfect, because I was using my iPhone 4).

Bolsters! It was definitely a refreshing encounter for me~ I always have to accommodate my night with thin pillows as my bolster so I could hug them to sleep. Cheap thrills. :D 

Pretty spacious I would say. For each night inclusive of a breakfast it cost $180 per night which I thought is pretty reasonable for me. :D

After a short break,

our chillax schedule continue, while waiting for all of us to be down at the lobby, here is my outfit for the day. Decked in The Stage Walk sold out Snoopy Paradise Sleeved Dress, which I pull of us a Top and Denim Skorts and Sling Bag both from Alescere.  

More Cousins wefies before we head out since we are refreshed.

Yearning for massage, we then headed to Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall, which is about 10 minutes away from our Hotel. Traffic there is pretty scary I thought. Because there isn't a traffic light nearby for us to cross over to the other side. 

So fierce?! 

Little Nephew got so drawn to the cars. Hehe cutie.

Hola~ Very sporty everyone!

Basically the building seems pretty dimmed even though it is in the day. Went for some snacking before we go for our massage.

There were a few choices but we finally settle with this. As recommended by the Albert Kor.

Finally massage.!

Guess what? I was doing hair treatment and foot massage altogether. Foot massage was super impressive and the complementary head massage for my hair treatment was super awesome too. They cost me about 275,000 Rupiahs which is approximately SGD $28.00 (whut?!)

Went to Lau Pat Sau - alike place for our dinner.

Our happy faces due to the cheap good food~! :D Don't be decieved by our sweaty appearance, it is pretty chilling that night. Just because we played a little with the children. Haha.

Night was still young for us and we can't just let the night end like this.

Always wanted pillow talks like this. Ended our night in a warm way. :D

Rise and Shine. Woke up as early as 6.30am (Singapore time 5.30am O.O) just to get myself ready for breakfast which start at 7am. 

my favourite has to be this cute little sandwiches and

Hakuna Matata~ Yums.

Head back to pack and get ready for early checkout as we head to our last location. 

It was a pity meimei Chua and me wasn't able to have a quick swim that morning, as we weren't very well. They do have a small but pretty pool.

Pictures with courtesy to my cousins.

After a hot bath and packing a final picture before I leave the room.

Checked out and headed the Megamall, just opposite our ferry terminal. As we are early, we settled our lunch there and did some last minute shopping before leaving.

A&W of course~!

Waffles for the last time.

Bought little souvenirs too. :D

Before we bid goodbye to Batam.

Heading home.

Day 2 Outfit

Decked in The Closet Lover Sora Cut-in Top in Pastel Blue and Klarra Idonia Floral Flare Shorts.

Shall consider doing a monthly consolidation of my top favourite OOTDs in the next post. It would be so fun.

Often, we are so busy in our life that we tend to family who are there for granted. I am so glad that I am part of this fun and loving family. It requires 2 hand to make a clap. I am blessed that every single one of us feel the same way for each other in the family. We care and we share every happy moments together. So blessed, so fortunate to be embraced in this family for life. I love the Sims and forever will be.

May our next trip be soon and fun.

Till the next.

X.O.X.O.