The Rest Is Still Unwritten...

Today is the first blank page blog. 

I have decided that this time around, I am writing a good one.

My mom and I were talking earlier today at 2:30 am (yes, unlike everyone else, I decided to spend my New Year after the clock struck 12 midnight at home...) and she asked me about what it was about my never ending obsession for sunrises. Again, yes, I am one of those people who bask in the dawn and absolutely love witnessing the sun ascend on the horizon. I have never been a sunset kind of girl. Probably, I surmise, it's because I hate endings but am absolutely obsessed about new beginnings. Granted that, I guess that by now, you would know that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE new years. I love the fact that I am closing the chapter of one whole year behind me... no matter how good, bad or average it has been... I like that kind of closure. There is something about it that I find so fascinating. I love the feeling of at least being able to be given the chance of starting over again (even if everyone says there is no such thing as do-overs) and I love having a fresh 365-days ahead of me... filled with (and I say that with so much hope)- new chances...new experiences. A new year comes in and with it... the possibilities are endless.

 I once stumbled upon this quote that goes, "An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up until midnight to make sure the old one leaves..." Right now, granted everything that has happened, I am not quote sure which side of the pole I belong to... perhaps (and probably) a combination of both. To explain myself more clearly- I am happy and thankful for everything that I have been through and at the same time, I am looking forward to see what life has in store for me. "Cheers to a new year...another chance of getting things right..." I think Oprah said that or something.

Hang With Me

Comfortable in Cashmere.
(Sweater: Zara | Bag: Stam Bag by Marc Jacobs | Shoes: DAS | Accessories: Cultus ChiChi)

I wore this comfortable but also glam gold knit sweater dress from Zara to a belated New Year's Celebration with friends over at Relik Tapas Bar in the Fort. Since the dress was quite simple, I decided to make a statement with this pair of Scene Stealer heel-less shoes from DAS which are the glittery/ new year party element in my outfit. Wore my nude Marc Jacobs Stam bag and piled on gold necklaces to finish the look.

It was a fun night out with friends but I was quite sad since my sister left for the U.S. (where she is based) on the same night. Sigh.

xx, JL

Photos from the night....

My sister pseudo-chef-ed at home and cooked us some Spaghetti con tartufo e pancetta
(her own recipe)

Boom,boom, boom, even brighter than the moon, moon, moon

In true New Year tradition, i decided to sparkle and shine my way through the holiday like a shiny disco ball as I bid farewell to a so-so 2010 and welcome a glittery and definitely sparkly 2011. It was the perfect night to go all out and I did, in this one of a kind fully sequined silver backless dress which I designed for my brand, Glitterati. It's not out though for retail sale. I must admit I was quite worried that the flash might bounce off the very flash (mirror like) dress but thank God it didn't! I contrasted all the shimmer with a pair of patent red Lanvin X H&M pumps (with a cute crystal detail on the heel) and a python clutch bag. Kept everything minimal: the dress was accessory enough!

Wore this dress for over 15 hours as the first agenda was a fabulous set dinner at my favorite restaurant, Red in Shangrila Hotel with the family. Headed home for lots and lots of FIREWORKS (I only do sparklers though), some bubbly and then capped the night or early morning off at Attica with friends. It was a blacked out blurry night but I am sure it ruled! Hello, 2011!

Snapshots of my New Year:

Happy New Year Everyone!

xx

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