Wen-May 2.0.

It's been over a year since my last post, which I've neglected in the interest of pursuing other hobbies, making new friendships, personal growth, post-grad studies, and you know... sleep. I've picked up a few skills since then:
- Learning Japanese

- The basics of beat-boxing (yeah, you heard me)
- Learned where all the good vinyl is in Perth; at bargain prices
- The art of Lolita Fashion (which by the way - is a VERY expensive hobby which should not be entered into lightly).

I've managed to close two doors to chapters in my life, which I hope will never be reopened. I even picked up my guitar again which I haven't done in - well, too long.

I'd like to return to my blog with full strength and a different perspective - hopefully a little wiser, more reflective of my own life, and a little less materialistic in nature. I'm sure my readership won't be too bothered by any changes - considering there are less than 20 people who actually subscribe to my blog (plus a few lurkers). Rest assured loyal reader, there will be plenty of good taste to go around; opinions to be shared and discussed, shiny, pretty things to be photographed, and other shenanigans of the sort.

I guess what I'm saying is...

Welcome to Wen-May 2.0.

[Listen] Here We Go Magic

I cannot seem to get enough of this song at the moment. Enjoy x

Caviar Nails

Looks like even nail polish is coming out in 3D these days. I just came across UK brand 'Ciate' who have released these Caviar nail kits; made to look like caviar or mini cachou balls (for cake decorating). This nail trend looks like a lot of fun but a lot of maintenance. The texture looks really cool and the tiny little pearls make the overall look seem chic and polished. I'm wondering if these are acrylics though? 

I'd want to go to spotlight and try and find some tiny beads that could get me the same look. 

[Want] White Sequinned Collar

Zara.com

Isabel Marant Sneakers

As much as I would love to splurge on a pair of Isabel Marant sneakers... I have remained a frugal fashionista and saved my pennies. Today I just happen to come across a new range of look-a-like sneakers in Rubi Shoes! I bought the Betty lookalike (below). Pretty decent, right? To make it look closer to the real thing, I'm going to change the laces for thicker and lighter ones. The hidden wedge is beyond genius. 

Hooray for fiscal responsibility!

Another Imaginative Treat from OK Go

The video took four months of preparation and four days of shooting and recording, featuring more than a thousand instruments being struck by an assortment of rubber tubes and paddles. 

High Tea @ Elixir

Thought I'd share these pics from having High tea with my girlfriends a while back. Cafe Elixir's a little place tucked away in Wanneroo. They had a table made up for us with all the frilly table settings, but it would have been nice to be seated in a separate section rather than with regular people having their lunch and coffee. However it was conveniently close to us (perfect since I had to rush to work right after). The individual tea cosies were charming. Most of sweet foods were delightful - particularly the warm, freshly baked scones and the mini carrot cakes. Though I would have preferred to have more savoury foods to balance out all the sweet. I hadn't been to any places in Perth that offer High tea but despite the hot weather, it was a really lovely experience that I'd like to do again. Perhaps somewhere specifically offering High tea, where I could really doll myself up and get the full experience. I have the perfect vintage dress to wear too!