tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198712576401873782024-02-02T02:07:57.085-08:00For A Girl, By A GirlDesireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-174639652508476062021-02-16T09:02:00.003-08:002021-02-16T09:02:42.637-08:00<p> Wow, it's been about 10 years since I was last active.</p>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-34685224862457143762012-02-14T06:47:00.001-08:002012-02-14T09:32:17.106-08:00Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: justify;">Valentine's Day (or Single Awareness Day to some of you). Simply a commercialized holiday to make the singles out there envious of those who have special plans for their partners..<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;">I couldn't <span style="font-weight: bold;">disagree</span> more with this statement.</span><br /><br />Valentine's Day. It <span style="font-style: italic;">doesn't have</span> to be with a partner. You <span style="font-style: italic;">don't have</span> to hate it just because you're single (and fabulous!). In fact, you should celebrate this day with your loved ones - and this isn't limited to your boyfriend/girlfriend; this includes your friends and family. Even if you don't have a valentine, <span style="font-style: italic;">be</span> your <span style="font-style: italic;">own</span> valentine. As cheesy as it sounds, you should always love yourself above others.<br /><br />So dress up, doll up, eat chocolates, have lunch/dinner with your friends. That is exactly what I did this year.<br /><br />The best part? I was late for class, getting ready for school, but it was <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> worth it. I felt good about myself.<br /><br />This year, my friend, Johanna, gave me chocolates and so did my roommate's boyfriend, as a thank you gift for helping him out. On top of that, a random girl came up to me and said the nicest thing anyone could ever say to me. All these little details made me smile, and although I did not have a valentine, I had a fabulous Valentine's Day, and I hope everyone did too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eAfyFTzZDMM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe><br /></div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-61123835656204481212012-01-11T08:21:00.000-08:002012-01-11T08:29:39.443-08:00Fotoshop by Adobé<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S_vVUIYOmJM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><br />Found this via Facebook when my friend shared a link to it and I thought it was absolutely brilliant! It's too funny not to be shared.<br /><br />I love the idea and how the video was executed! And boy, do I wish such a product existed.<br /><br /><br />Source: {<a href="http://jesserosten.com/2012/fotoshop-by-adobe"> Jesse Rosten</a>}Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-50806872808216351202012-01-08T01:22:00.000-08:002012-01-08T01:56:41.767-08:00Paint Splatter Nail Art<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/PaintSplatter.png" alt="Desiree Ren" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In the midst of my semester 1 finals, I decided to try out the paint splatter nail art, as seen in the picture above. I am still new to nail art (I still can't paint my nails perfectly) and I decided to try something very simple.<br /><br />A lot of my friends asked me how I did it, so I thought I'd share it here!<br />It's unbelievable how something so simple can evoke so much interest.<br /><br />Basically, I followed a tutorial by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/cutepolish">Cutepolish</a>, one of my favourite Youtube channels for nail art - The steps are pretty easy to follow and all you need is a toothpick as your secret weapon.<br /><br />My only tip is that you use bright, contrasting colours as it grabs more attention. Enjoy!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lgukFFlohSQ" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" width="480"></iframe></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-73523176077467623612012-01-07T08:56:00.000-08:002012-01-07T10:18:49.821-08:00Nail Art2011 was the year I experimented in nail art, subsequently becoming a form of activity that I would depend on to take my mind off work upon entering university.<br /><br />I have decided to compile pictures of some of my favourite ones and I hope you like them!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/nailart.png" /><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-78854804410274464522011-12-31T09:29:00.001-08:002011-12-31T09:34:31.531-08:002012<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNTkGthyphenhyphenuvom_ULg8ddsAAtHozUMRwMlnkHRbpmPzIXPXJYhTRZcXRcgSv7d1r_sVdP0Ag_q4pk-Uty6vEXCMjCtNrQ21G_PuhP7gRbtaEUA5rR0Oq2PXMWJuEYi8LQ6wIwMJifqzFM2c/s1600/2012%252B10_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNTkGthyphenhyphenuvom_ULg8ddsAAtHozUMRwMlnkHRbpmPzIXPXJYhTRZcXRcgSv7d1r_sVdP0Ag_q4pk-Uty6vEXCMjCtNrQ21G_PuhP7gRbtaEUA5rR0Oq2PXMWJuEYi8LQ6wIwMJifqzFM2c/s400/2012%252B10_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692347004779596994" border="0" /></a>2011 is simply another year that has come and gone, and in a year, 2012 will face the same fate - but a new year comes with a fresh start. Lets make the best of it.<br /><br />2011 has been fantastic and difficult at the same time, but I guess that makes it all the more memorable.<br />I hope everyone has had a wonderful 2011, and an even more fabulous 2012. Cheers!Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-27506648545599231182011-12-25T08:42:00.000-08:002011-12-25T08:56:50.515-08:00Random Thoughts<div style="text-align: justify;">As our lives get more and more hectic, we tend to forget what really matters the most - what we enjoy doing and most important of all the little things that used to make us content.<br /><br />Since the commencement of university, all that has been on my mind is work. I used to enjoy computer graphics. I used to enjoy reading blogs and writing about ones that inspire me. I used to spend hours on DeviantART. I used to do so many things that made me happy.<br /><br />Even after completion of the first semester at university, I can't help but worry about the unknown challenges I will have to face when I move on to the second semester. I am beginning to feel that this is a perpetual feeling; something which will never go away as things get harder as life progresses.<br /><br />I am not one who write about my feelings or daily routines - but perhaps doing so would get me though as I slowly learn express my thoughts.<br /><br />This post <span style="font-style: italic;">is</span> in fact pointless. Simply a reminder to live the moment. <span style="font-style: italic;">Carpe diem.</span><br />And also because a friend of mine told me that I never blog anymore.<br /><br />Also, another reminder, we've got 5 more days before 2012; so spend the last few days of the year wisely, because you'll never get it back.<br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-25969081038551875382011-12-20T20:53:00.000-08:002011-12-20T21:16:47.365-08:00The Beautiful City of Hong Kong<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/hk.jpg" alt="For A Girl, By A Girl" border="0" width="550px" /><br /></div><br />Just wanted to share the view of Hong Kong from ICC in Kowloon!<br /><br />It is absolutely breathtaking during the daytime and I'm sure it is even more fantastic at night!<br /><br />And this... is my home for the next few years.Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-37694117437869803292011-12-07T19:52:00.000-08:002011-12-07T19:55:57.905-08:00Because food is a constant distraction<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBMuuwmLbNkv9EdpzlcfM-uYWMJEQ3TxRbbeUNDOk3g3pgiMhZciLtTJCF8C1gJB94e2HwFjsj-A2weCN7HRirxVLJYI80-G7k0QaUfMIuHD9jY90PrClPEDUZNzMLzokekoNhYHkIwsP/s1600/391105_273784895993334_215872448451246_771430_1961438239_n.jpg"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Especially during the exam period...<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBMuuwmLbNkv9EdpzlcfM-uYWMJEQ3TxRbbeUNDOk3g3pgiMhZciLtTJCF8C1gJB94e2HwFjsj-A2weCN7HRirxVLJYI80-G7k0QaUfMIuHD9jY90PrClPEDUZNzMLzokekoNhYHkIwsP/s1600/391105_273784895993334_215872448451246_771430_1961438239_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBMuuwmLbNkv9EdpzlcfM-uYWMJEQ3TxRbbeUNDOk3g3pgiMhZciLtTJCF8C1gJB94e2HwFjsj-A2weCN7HRirxVLJYI80-G7k0QaUfMIuHD9jY90PrClPEDUZNzMLzokekoNhYHkIwsP/s400/391105_273784895993334_215872448451246_771430_1961438239_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683600902277091378" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANsiiZhRW8n4ZXb7l-4Gv15zpAW5mY6uBz1isJeyzQrtD6eCzd6F3EsFm8pJfeZnP5fetZvrQ0MPdxEr-e-bYExavVKUzbqw4mK4X75Yuxg0NB0WyGpcMds1pdjsMOE0x8gXQiDK1FtZ5/s1600/392678_279317258773431_215872448451246_786353_1128588002_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANsiiZhRW8n4ZXb7l-4Gv15zpAW5mY6uBz1isJeyzQrtD6eCzd6F3EsFm8pJfeZnP5fetZvrQ0MPdxEr-e-bYExavVKUzbqw4mK4X75Yuxg0NB0WyGpcMds1pdjsMOE0x8gXQiDK1FtZ5/s400/392678_279317258773431_215872448451246_786353_1128588002_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683600857429875410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXv-9Bf-uIj_pvkSqvh4oFDtzmcGOZUJonhBvcrbHSs_nFv-iko4v-UPAyTXGPuJtS6bTnn5kXWLQpRSJGuSzWA8v6eVK7TAfVJSX9fTs8mZoisMC0PUchYPEbAuwMmr50JO0uhEWxQFA/s1600/316403_278429025528921_215872448451246_784397_1785922504_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXv-9Bf-uIj_pvkSqvh4oFDtzmcGOZUJonhBvcrbHSs_nFv-iko4v-UPAyTXGPuJtS6bTnn5kXWLQpRSJGuSzWA8v6eVK7TAfVJSX9fTs8mZoisMC0PUchYPEbAuwMmr50JO0uhEWxQFA/s400/316403_278429025528921_215872448451246_784397_1785922504_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683600814617977522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIA-jHbJLAxv_nbAmEoSuLll21CpjCc3U7VFBw0j7DJ_PmRv2h6KGeK4yo0aF_3b9rgSyZKbqxy9uzMaEAetBwYKc5bDT17me69FGmBp1eqYQl9PjIlb21RgK473N6-oCFwQ9VdX8W6whN/s1600/319569_275331662505324_215872448451246_776296_570293203_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIA-jHbJLAxv_nbAmEoSuLll21CpjCc3U7VFBw0j7DJ_PmRv2h6KGeK4yo0aF_3b9rgSyZKbqxy9uzMaEAetBwYKc5bDT17me69FGmBp1eqYQl9PjIlb21RgK473N6-oCFwQ9VdX8W6whN/s400/319569_275331662505324_215872448451246_776296_570293203_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683600771792597634" border="0" /></a>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-27310507804856518822011-12-05T04:27:00.000-08:002011-12-05T04:29:28.938-08:00Victoria Secret Fashion Show, 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bDI74Q16FCQ" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">There you go, lovelies.</span>♥<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Enjoy!</span><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-91048821406826977872011-11-09T09:52:00.000-08:002011-11-09T09:58:53.252-08:00Braids..<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 226px; height: 151px;" src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/blonde-cute-fashion-girly-hair-Favimcom-199852_large.jpg" /> <img style="width: 226px; height: 150px;" src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/chicaspelotrenzashaircutefriends-ad24c5fd35143de9de801e10ffda8eca_h_large.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 235px; height: 270px;" src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/379935_10150356258933915_161162533914_8376860_684901814_n_large.jpg" /> <img style="width: 209px; height: 270px;" src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lsfzlcVXtQ1qh0g6wo1_1280_large.png" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 217px; height: 217px;" src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_ltwa3q0Uu51r36d6qo1_500_large.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">***</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">There's just something absolutely romantic about it.</span></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-43373604583662189332011-10-07T22:38:00.000-07:002011-10-07T22:48:21.897-07:00Change..So much has happened since my last post. I have now entered into the next chapter of life; university.<br /><br />Having to be independent in a strange city (Hong Kong) as well as adapting to it has taken up so much time and energy - it's all very exciting, but sometimes I just miss <span style="font-style: italic;">home</span>. Rarely do I have time for myself anymore.<br /><br />Not much of an update in this post, except for a few inspirational pictures. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfy2OorI5CnWOYyUAhN-MLYimNehhP8x3TlOBaUeQwoyHyhORWR9Q-FSaEb4LTMbHOM2cgzaN2aWV9hRnE5g7TB3nD3rpftFnU-7z6bf05GpiSuqA2IV9-hdU29Zonrj-Cjd-COgW1TnC/s1600/tumblr_llnkvv0Feh1qzg2w3o1_500_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfy2OorI5CnWOYyUAhN-MLYimNehhP8x3TlOBaUeQwoyHyhORWR9Q-FSaEb4LTMbHOM2cgzaN2aWV9hRnE5g7TB3nD3rpftFnU-7z6bf05GpiSuqA2IV9-hdU29Zonrj-Cjd-COgW1TnC/s400/tumblr_llnkvv0Feh1qzg2w3o1_500_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660993645056435202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtI089_p1jWNj3e712L-oO2X0-w51gPv3f1RhzznU19QQG4gh1GoNUyw5btKXLZ8KM-jpPblG2iwlUk1btwkbvqup8f9YsVLQymJkdwrelRWuueiUBysSuNGBTvLkmIHZ_kpORK1R0TnD/s1600/tumblr_lkiswxb8jK1qzffago1_1280_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtI089_p1jWNj3e712L-oO2X0-w51gPv3f1RhzznU19QQG4gh1GoNUyw5btKXLZ8KM-jpPblG2iwlUk1btwkbvqup8f9YsVLQymJkdwrelRWuueiUBysSuNGBTvLkmIHZ_kpORK1R0TnD/s400/tumblr_lkiswxb8jK1qzffago1_1280_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660993600591842898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLCmypSihvhgG6lsK2U5aAmQw3Zs-3HvRWQdaVh601572SbGaTkbDYAClA32KZiYriJYCtKSA8uYO-hKrqtA8iFORRrHlmgeMuzudlmBPQELz5FEt4H92VOrKUki_i4jqYG1LAza3OzPD/s1600/197075_980_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLCmypSihvhgG6lsK2U5aAmQw3Zs-3HvRWQdaVh601572SbGaTkbDYAClA32KZiYriJYCtKSA8uYO-hKrqtA8iFORRrHlmgeMuzudlmBPQELz5FEt4H92VOrKUki_i4jqYG1LAza3OzPD/s400/197075_980_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660993534971114354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsFJ0yrQmMvCagCiATosi4KkE33JW90QIJmqrihpXn8QRlgW-p7fZzf8mkKb_ajfCmdb0XTTRdCksZN_VQjIx10ST_rV0GCC_qrZdtROMx2awRHB8T1-_iM869d1eFPIbPyvRxCz69CKA/s1600/68056_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsFJ0yrQmMvCagCiATosi4KkE33JW90QIJmqrihpXn8QRlgW-p7fZzf8mkKb_ajfCmdb0XTTRdCksZN_VQjIx10ST_rV0GCC_qrZdtROMx2awRHB8T1-_iM869d1eFPIbPyvRxCz69CKA/s400/68056_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660993486388049266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8nIvtbFA5JJr8WkTNJY5fAm0ulk5XnkPferVgtemouAVvnYlJy9gUswM8qg2XuJBXbaDLl11DrEX72NZVo7fo-tE1zOVjLny93RImzJhoo1yzAY0TkMo7Jmmy-nggRe-LWed_xmn7r1r/s1600/sublime-your-eyes-89549-320-284_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8nIvtbFA5JJr8WkTNJY5fAm0ulk5XnkPferVgtemouAVvnYlJy9gUswM8qg2XuJBXbaDLl11DrEX72NZVo7fo-tE1zOVjLny93RImzJhoo1yzAY0TkMo7Jmmy-nggRe-LWed_xmn7r1r/s400/sublime-your-eyes-89549-320-284_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660993414212645506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">{Images via weheartit}</span>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-18985683747488056522011-07-21T23:01:00.000-07:002011-07-21T23:23:37.165-07:0029 Ways To Stay Creative<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24302498?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">A friend of mine posted this on Twitter, and I really enjoyed the video. I agree with everything, but number 4, "get away from the computer". Some of my source of inspiration comes from the computer. Websites such as DeviantART keeps my creative juice flowing -- but then again, I admit that I <span style="font-style: italic;">am</span> "addicted" to being in front of the computer, and have difficulties staying away from it for a long period of time.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">In a way, it does add some truth to a certain extent. Maybe I need to stop aimlessly web-surfing, in order to combat creative blocks. Perhaps I need to go for a drive, a walk and get away from the busy world, and just relax.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lgt23dcRlA1qakgl9o1_500.jpg" /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>{via <a href="http://paulzii.tumblr.com/">Paulzii</a>, <a href="http://vimeo.com/tofudesign">TO-FU</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>}<br /></p>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-70802590105398235982011-07-16T22:40:00.000-07:002011-07-20T01:50:42.337-07:00WEEKEND INSPIRATION : Olivia Bell Photography<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjzD_UVKJTHOIA3i1rw3WR3DvMxyIVGisEXNG_yibMZn5X1fsfBVQhBHbBhAR8855BsCw40suDh1Z2CKG9MTPPlGN_3J_77lZbDSWc2vfbTy_-HJcPuxTg3jdhiZPBNlPigZbb1apv59w/s1600/3E1OZ8_40-673x960.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjzD_UVKJTHOIA3i1rw3WR3DvMxyIVGisEXNG_yibMZn5X1fsfBVQhBHbBhAR8855BsCw40suDh1Z2CKG9MTPPlGN_3J_77lZbDSWc2vfbTy_-HJcPuxTg3jdhiZPBNlPigZbb1apv59w/s400/3E1OZ8_40-673x960.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631334991948348882" border="0" /></a>This is Olivia Bell. Some of you may have already heard of that name - but if you haven't, you're in for a treat because this girl's got talent! Olivia Bell is a 20 year old self-educated entrepreneur, photographer, and a dear friend of mine. Olivia is also one of the three brains behind <a href="http://iphonewallpaperdesigns.com/">iPhone Wallpaper Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.thebellsisters.com/"> The Bell Sisters</a> and many other various websites which she co-owns with her gorgeous sisters, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rosannabellphotography">Rosanna Bell</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sashabellphotographyanddesign">Sasha Bell</a>. I am featuring Olivia Bell as this week's Weekend Inspiration, because it is so lovely to see a friend of yours blossom into the wonderful person he/ she is today instead of looking up to celebrities or strangers.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />One of the many things I found so inspiring about Olivia, is that I got to see her grow into the amazing photographer that she is today - from a 15 year old girl who enjoyed graphic design and took photographs of herself to a 20 year old photographer who is already taking stunning photographs of a variety of subjects and being featured in several photography website. Besides that, Olivia never slaved through school like most of us. Everything she knows, she has learnt herself, with the help of the people around her. She mentions that she learns through trial and error, asking questions, and such.<br /><br />I have managed to snag an interview with Olivia, and she was nice enough to respond so quickly. So, enjoy!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >When did you start taking up photography and why? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Originally I wanted to learn how to take nice portraits – just so I could have a nice photograph where I didn’t look awful.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">That’s where it all originated from really. I’ve been using a DSLR since 2007 – but it wasn’t until 2010 that I really realized how much I enjoyed it.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Was there someone who had inspired you to take up photography? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">To begin with, no, but since starting I’ve spent time looking at all types of photography which has since inspired me.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What camera do you use?</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I use a Canon EOS 5D mark II</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Who is your favourite photographer and why? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I feel a bit silly when I’m asked questions like these, mainly because if I’m 100% honest, I don’t have any particular favourite.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I follow about 200 photographers on Flickr, so when I login to upload a photograph I may see a few photographs, favourite them etc, but that’s all I really do.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Do you have a source of inspiration? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yes, definitely. When I get stuck, I have several things I do:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Go for a drive</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Look through my own photography, usually from 6 months ago etc</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">- Browse Flickr, DeviantART etc</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />How do your sisters play a role in your photography? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Well, we originally started photography together – from simply taking photographs of each other for Facebook to modeling for my 365 and vice versa.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I know my photography wouldn’t be nearly as good without them and that without them, the opportunities and photographs I’ve had wouldn’t be the same.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Do you plan ahead what subject you want to shoot, or is it something impromptu? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">80% of the time it’s more impromptu than planned.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Is it difficult to get up everyday and think of something to shoot for your 365 project? Do you sometimes find it tiresome? If so, how do you overcome it? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I’ve almost finished my 365 project, so now it doesn’t feel so difficult. But to begin with, and about half way through I definitely found it difficult. Especially on days when I was ill, tired, or if the weather was bad.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The only way I think you can get through that sort of “block” is to just “do”. Don’t over think it, don’t think about the project/the challenge and just focus on the day at present and don’t psyche yourself out by comparing the previous days photo etc.</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">If you could photograph anything, anywhere and anyone, what would you photograph? And why? </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Well, I would love to photograph Paris, Venice, Italy, Spain, Switzerland (mountains) and so many other places.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Do you have a favourite photograph of yours? If so, why? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hmmmmm wow, gosh I don’t know. Having taken so many photographs I’m not sure I have a favourite. I just love being able to photograph what I love.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Have you wondered how different your life would be if you had gone to school? Do you think you would have had been passionate about something else rather than photography? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yeah! It would be completely different, but I absolutely love how my life has gone so far, no school, university etc. It’s given me the chance to do a lot of things, which I doubt I’d have been able to do if I had been to school.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Have you ever considered enrolling in photography courses in a university? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">No, not really. I haven’t really looked into any courses, but I don’t think a course could teach me and push me the way I have been doing for the past year. I think 365 projects, or something similar is an amazing thing to do because you learn to push yourself.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >When I first met you, you owned Letters-To-You and you were more into web design, and graphic design. Do you still dabble in that area? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Not really, no… I do use Photoshop (obviously!) and the things I learnt from LTY have helped my Photoshop techniques, and website know-how, but I’m not focused on graphic design etc.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >You’ve joined so many networking sites and own so many sites! Do you find difficulty maintaining all your websites? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I don’t know that I find it difficult, but work does keep me on my toes. If I don’t stay organized and on-top of everything then it can get too much.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >I’ve noticed you have a few days left for your 365 project! Have you ever considered what you’d be working on after? Any ideas? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Yes!! It’s incredible how quickly a year goes by, even when you think it’s going slowly it really isn’t. I’ve thought of a few different projects I want to do after my 365 project, but I haven’t set anything in stone yet. But I don’t see myself just stopping photography because the 365 is over!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >You and your sisters are always coming up with new projects (websites, apps..etc). What is the most recent project you taken up? If it’s top secret, could you maybe give us a hint? </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">At the moment we’re focusing our full attention on The Bell Sisters and the products we sell on the website. We do have a few new products on the way, which will be very exciting and we have a new iPhone app on the way… sometime soon!</span></span><br /><br /><br />I hope that through this interview, you get the sense of what Olivia Bell is as a photographer - She is not only passionate, but she is dedicated and strives to be better at what she does. Although she has gained success at such a young age, she remains friendly, humble and often responds to people's questions.<br /><br />I have incorporated some of my favourite pictures taken by Olivia Bell in this post. Honestly, I had the hardest time selecting a few pictures to feature as there are so many!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_0131-960x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Rosanna Bell taken by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_0131-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_0051-640x960.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Sasha Bell taken by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_0051-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_3131-960x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Self-portrait by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_3131-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_1351-960x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Horses taken by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_1351-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_3301-960x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Rosanna Bell taken by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_3301-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_2412-960x640.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Olivia Bell Photography]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Landscape taken by Olivia Bell"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/CbEsXy_2412-150x150.jpg" border="0" height="120" width="120" /></a><br /></div></div><br /></div>To view more of Olivia Bell's photography, and find out more about her, click on one of the links below! Aside from photography, Olivia and her sisters also sell products, such as Prints, Photoshop Actions, Lightroom Presets and much more at their site, <a href="http://www.thebellsisters.com/">The Bell Sisters.</a><br /><br /><h6>Find out more about Olivia Bell..</h6><br /><a href="http://www.oliviabellphotography.com/">Olivia Bell Photography</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/oliviabellphotography">Facebook Fan Page</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliviabellphotography/">Flickr</a><br /><a href="http://www.formspring.me/theoliviabell">Formspring</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/oliviabell">Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.thebellsisters.com/">The Bell Sisters</a><br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-41087277081176648952011-07-07T10:54:00.000-07:002011-07-08T01:06:04.451-07:00Layouts<div style="text-align: justify;">I suppose with my involvement in various graphic resources website since I was a teen, I've grown accustomed having to constantly change layouts (or rather, I get sick of layouts too quickly).<br /><br />Some of you may remember <span style="font-style: italic;">Fracture</span>, a graphic resource website which <a href="http://stephlamdesigns.com/">Steph</a> and I had co-owned several years back. Being a website base solely on computer arts + resources, I remember that we would try change our layouts monthly and experiment with various types of layouts and CSS coding to complement the design.<br /><br /></div>Having said that, I've realized that I am never satisfied with any current layouts I have on this blog for long. Whenever possible, I would try to tweak the header, codings, and sorts in order to achieve brief satisfaction.<br /><br />So here is it. With the conclusion of my A-Levels examination, I have been working on this new layout, not much of a difference I admit, but still, partial satisfaction achieve. I still stuck with the digital painting I've done but we shall see how long it takes me before I dabble with the layout again. I hope you like it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/layout1.png" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Layout]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/layout1.png" border="1" height="261" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEFORE</span><br /><br /><a href="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/layout2.png" imageanchor="1" rel="lightbox[Layout]" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/layout2.png" border="1" height="261" width="400" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">AFTER</span><br /></div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-2016402849559328472011-06-14T08:30:00.000-07:002011-06-14T08:35:10.839-07:00Undefeated+Puma canvas Clyde<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9XSBtf1Epyk" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="349"></iframe><br /></div><br />Just a short video to get my mind off exams. FIVE papers with <span style="font-style: italic;">n i n e</span> days to go!<br /><br />Enjoy!Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-48408043137576297682011-06-05T23:06:00.000-07:002011-06-06T06:20:49.706-07:00Instagram<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTbaVgP5xkmO6rm53dcjOTmiASx2DHTNVVAhrs90vyy8GLA-X4ygPjqq-fAIGx5jY1BDy3KiLJFOKSsZ7MPGtnEst1pXRxIucoXi8inWeOC2frRWhjX28awdZs8_US9vzLaN1xezQuIr3/s1600/Tohyijun.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTbaVgP5xkmO6rm53dcjOTmiASx2DHTNVVAhrs90vyy8GLA-X4ygPjqq-fAIGx5jY1BDy3KiLJFOKSsZ7MPGtnEst1pXRxIucoXi8inWeOC2frRWhjX28awdZs8_US9vzLaN1xezQuIr3/s400/Tohyijun.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614984323038163282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I know I've mentioned in my previous post that I don't plan on posting anything until the conclusion of my exams. This is hardly a purposeless, mind you.<br /><br />I'm was initially against <span style="font-style: italic;">Instagram </span>when it came to editing pictures because I felt like it was a lazy "one step" job toward a creating a beautiful picture. Everyone was doing it, and it seemed a little insulting to those who actually spend some time on Photoshop, creating these beautiful effects on their pictures (quality aside), only having people asked if its edited via Instagram.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />. . .<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">But I've succumbed.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I will shamelessly admit that I understand its appeal. I guess I've finally seen the perks; one can quickly edit a photo taken via the iPhone camera and it is done beautifully; rather than synching your pictures from your phone to your laptop just to have it edited. Last night, I created an account, and began editing random pictures from my iPhone. It is actually quite fun - or maybe it is because I was looking for an excuse to get myself out of studying momentarily.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Before I digress further into how I've had an epiphany, I just wanted to share with you a picture my friend, Yi Jun took from my iPhone, which I had decided to edit via Instagram yesterday. Isn't it amazing? I love everything about this picture and the simplicity of it all. I only wish this picture was of a better resolution.<br /><br />This picture was taken at the Lake Gardens Park while completing our Moral Studies project - a group of us brought an orphanage to the park for a day out!<br /></div></div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-67636252756500048292011-06-04T05:13:00.000-07:002011-06-05T09:05:41.647-07:00Math Makes Me Mad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOW5PnoCnxthCbDolAeNZmotOXFH7PjAeJrLv6NXoItxdkN8R34CgMe8TcM7uWiPvXPS86wC25X_ZkAKFp4zqukg6bwyCylh7ZwZRkoU0Cnb_a0VLIUMzg3tNSVdYQySWzuL63vyGKeMq/s1600/photo.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOW5PnoCnxthCbDolAeNZmotOXFH7PjAeJrLv6NXoItxdkN8R34CgMe8TcM7uWiPvXPS86wC25X_ZkAKFp4zqukg6bwyCylh7ZwZRkoU0Cnb_a0VLIUMzg3tNSVdYQySWzuL63vyGKeMq/s320/photo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614336690943570242" border="0" /></a>With the commencement of my A-Levels finals back in May, I can't help but feel that my posts have been somewhat lackadaisical; a farce attempt to make my blog appear alive.<br /><br />But I don't want my blog to be filled with meaningless posts, even if it means that this blog would appear inactive for a period of time. Hence, my blog will be on a very short hiatus - at least until my exams are over, and I am forever done with A-Levels on the 23rd June.<br /><br />Till then! <span style="font-style: italic;">Bisous.</span>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-47079176720520641572011-06-02T04:15:00.000-07:002011-06-03T07:59:46.475-07:00Lovestruck<h6 style="text-align: left;">"Lovestruck is about the emotion and rush you feel when you are falling in love and going for it...those heart-pounding moments of spontaneity." - Vera Wang</h6><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/P2xvhY0mZ90" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/campaign.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Doesn't Leighton Meester look absolutely divine in that burgundy version of a wedding dress from Wang's A/W '11 bridal collection? </div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-87762090328255703162011-05-07T04:15:00.000-07:002011-05-07T04:33:49.123-07:00Met Ball 2011 Favourites<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibABoCmws_1oT1NO7rlgTUf1Hueg_W1ZgQ8xcptI8Lj9G6LuQaxNrOGxv_e_Ek_RtZXCnP3YdY0Myzi9swG1CLZrbyPrFrbnji0fjV6qJ6iGjwAjfsUqJGkMpeZmsdU9Na0dcLf5VaxyQ8/s1600/dakotafanning.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibABoCmws_1oT1NO7rlgTUf1Hueg_W1ZgQ8xcptI8Lj9G6LuQaxNrOGxv_e_Ek_RtZXCnP3YdY0Myzi9swG1CLZrbyPrFrbnji0fjV6qJ6iGjwAjfsUqJGkMpeZmsdU9Na0dcLf5VaxyQ8/s320/dakotafanning.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603935373295892658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Dakota Fanning<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Valentino<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkyX9BLyIESlwMh0LPPVMI4n_eI-oMOJ1b6uUazysJKI9mp_7Tug6POHu2N86yQPcDSBtMa9HQc_5t5xPvI6o-Df2wn4x66FU6vjQgX9eu_OWapBb4v2SthFz2KogFRUCw_eBbci0XhC0t/s1600/gisele-met-ball-red-01-299x448.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkyX9BLyIESlwMh0LPPVMI4n_eI-oMOJ1b6uUazysJKI9mp_7Tug6POHu2N86yQPcDSBtMa9HQc_5t5xPvI6o-Df2wn4x66FU6vjQgX9eu_OWapBb4v2SthFz2KogFRUCw_eBbci0XhC0t/s320/gisele-met-ball-red-01-299x448.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603934458938053890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Gisele Bundchen<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Alexander McQueen<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gksATR6Z4qffaFbXAOqTeQaMgKylC5ButJI8przAFP_COcX7lu4XbIGBEQCMvy2wWq4gJpQu5TYpLypAIrmygUNEBr5dr0qCA4EpcPKVDlhzF_vfjFZ0YkNmgOq1ozxr6VxT9yxmQJ9Q/s1600/Miranda-Kerr-And-Orlando-Bloom-At-MET-Ball-2011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gksATR6Z4qffaFbXAOqTeQaMgKylC5ButJI8przAFP_COcX7lu4XbIGBEQCMvy2wWq4gJpQu5TYpLypAIrmygUNEBr5dr0qCA4EpcPKVDlhzF_vfjFZ0YkNmgOq1ozxr6VxT9yxmQJ9Q/s320/Miranda-Kerr-And-Orlando-Bloom-At-MET-Ball-2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603933931015057298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Miranda Kerr<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Marchesa<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGMpJbqjG9nucYRUNPg5y1PRE2tLmvwRw10QjChrkp_nUzl2JFkHWma8rqxbycd9ThUXggABSPYePLGTCDOkiaHHxMtNsJEariQKIof8CoNvtV2f0-9dbGbhyphenhyphenXlcttiwN9VccN6UrmACm/s1600/MET-Ball-Gwyneth-Paltrow-Stella-McCartney.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGMpJbqjG9nucYRUNPg5y1PRE2tLmvwRw10QjChrkp_nUzl2JFkHWma8rqxbycd9ThUXggABSPYePLGTCDOkiaHHxMtNsJEariQKIof8CoNvtV2f0-9dbGbhyphenhyphenXlcttiwN9VccN6UrmACm/s320/MET-Ball-Gwyneth-Paltrow-Stella-McCartney.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603933739530631506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Gwyneth Paltrow<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Stella McCartney<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw1WPbeVHKtSePq0vrg1CvoHvFfhLhrCNewMfMlfvpZM6u1DNcyicaoHstjW5sc-W-KATlOjSBY_1N_zFLUKbDfgxdweoHCpKxe71kHmfxFFUhA4HhmxQ2pxPEMKofCkxh04VGpb3K5Wm/s1600/jessica-alba-met-ball-2011-gown.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw1WPbeVHKtSePq0vrg1CvoHvFfhLhrCNewMfMlfvpZM6u1DNcyicaoHstjW5sc-W-KATlOjSBY_1N_zFLUKbDfgxdweoHCpKxe71kHmfxFFUhA4HhmxQ2pxPEMKofCkxh04VGpb3K5Wm/s320/jessica-alba-met-ball-2011-gown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603933227879119170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Jessica Alba<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Ralph Lauren<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCVcqstUjcUWhta0JU1mcq4ybGUiHmw8cKPsuti2JoKkAjMY9xbO3qEkC0arCNxZhtNvoYn8UpR-2-AmUiiFs22teCHY3KWtROshF41CqsztYdHSsqfRtRZbL4hsB6Mm0CRrpDHaXDK8i/s1600/selma-hayek-met-ball.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCVcqstUjcUWhta0JU1mcq4ybGUiHmw8cKPsuti2JoKkAjMY9xbO3qEkC0arCNxZhtNvoYn8UpR-2-AmUiiFs22teCHY3KWtROshF41CqsztYdHSsqfRtRZbL4hsB6Mm0CRrpDHaXDK8i/s320/selma-hayek-met-ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603932922230790498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Salma Hayek<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Alexander McQueen<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5cfZcOJfXv_BWhXQlTbZzklofXp8NH8lLWINBlSEVq_i5KdeZkMOIzjdYkn9sIxrXvWQnAVvFWO76LnKGEhm65YvbPgy036t2rAZDqooTI7oMgUXcn5IbpYlwtULTMTzDChM7wQx3aY5/s1600/deutzen-kroes-met-ball.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5cfZcOJfXv_BWhXQlTbZzklofXp8NH8lLWINBlSEVq_i5KdeZkMOIzjdYkn9sIxrXvWQnAVvFWO76LnKGEhm65YvbPgy036t2rAZDqooTI7oMgUXcn5IbpYlwtULTMTzDChM7wQx3aY5/s320/deutzen-kroes-met-ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603932516119360050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Deutzen Kroes<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Zac Posen<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKP9oXHwvVIsX2j1kxtWkNCdcb7GJZrbQJU6Hh-pJA2ar6W1pmdgp28D43JV1PmwrRNX-XeYln7f8zw8KD_Eov1OvTb_wUDkeJw0ID-r4rGlHDfvnFzefKArFo7o_Lad8weXu-zPLgOZjn/s1600/diane-kruger-met-ball.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKP9oXHwvVIsX2j1kxtWkNCdcb7GJZrbQJU6Hh-pJA2ar6W1pmdgp28D43JV1PmwrRNX-XeYln7f8zw8KD_Eov1OvTb_wUDkeJw0ID-r4rGlHDfvnFzefKArFo7o_Lad8weXu-zPLgOZjn/s320/diane-kruger-met-ball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603931953699985890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHO</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Diane Kruger<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT : </span>Jason Wu<br /><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-23004388207291147222011-04-14T05:20:00.000-07:002011-06-03T08:00:06.128-07:00Pull & Bear - SS 2011 Campaign<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/05m0f3DpfHQ" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I am completely in love with Pull & Bear Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign. There is such a romantic feel to it -- with the braids, flowers which added a softness to it.<br /><br />I love how the editorials exudes such warmth, indicating that Spring is finally here and Summer is close by; time to shed some layers and bring in the denim jackets and light-weighted materials printed with floral designs.<br /><br />All I have to say, it kudos to the Pull & Bear team, for producing such a beautiful campaign.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/01s-1.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/cover-girl.png" /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/beautiful-girls-near-the-river.png" /><br /><br /></div>{ via <a href="http://www.pullbear.com/">Pull & Bear</a> }<br /></div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-27717472578040753702011-04-11T05:25:00.001-07:002011-04-11T05:33:25.254-07:00Mondays<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/BLOG/tumblr_lhpjbdMtAu1qhi47io1_500_large.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">..and <span style="font-style: italic;">this, ma chérie, </span>is for those who often overlook the little things that are beautiful in life.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Everything</span> would seem better if you flirt with life and embrace it.<br /></div></div></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-47965839247336281882011-04-08T23:50:00.000-07:002011-04-09T00:01:22.656-07:00BLOGS I ADORE : Rainy Mood<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rainymood.com/"></a><a href="http://www.rainymood.com/">RainyMood.com</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is hardly a blog, but here's a site I frequent, and absolutely adore. Simply because the sound of rain can be so soothing and relaxing, especially after a tiring day.<br /><br />Imagine curling up in bed on a lazy weekend, reading a good book, with the sound rain pattering against your window.<br /><br />Rain <span style="font-style: italic;">really</span> does make everything better.<br /><br />Like it on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RainyMoodcom/194848809248">here.</a><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-80309559683809099732011-04-03T01:17:00.000-07:002011-04-03T01:28:07.888-07:00Is Anybody Out There<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pnbuqpJE8vg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Everyone should check out Maroon 5's new song, "Is Anybody Out There" featuring PJ Morton. Coca-Cola basically launched a "24 Hour Session" campaign, whereby they get artistes to come up with a new song within 24 hours. After which, it will be released to fans for free. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the first 100,000 downloads, Coca-Cola will make a donation on your behalf to The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation's Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN) to provide access to clean water to thousands of people in Africa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a win-win situation, you get a free Maroon 5 song (a really good one!) and Coca-Cola makes a donation! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So if you haven't already, click on the link below to download the song!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.coca-cola.com/music/en_US/24hrsession/html/Coke24hrs_PostEvent.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.coca-cola.com/music/en_US/24hrsession/html/Coke24hrs_PostEvent.html">Coca-Cola: Maroon 5 24 Hour Session</a></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319871257640187378.post-33178791507466715292011-03-21T08:05:00.000-07:002011-03-21T20:21:32.457-07:00BLOGS I ADORE : Bro Tips<div style="text-align: justify;">If there's one thing I like about blogs, it is the ability to get messages across at the speed of...well your internet connection.<br /><br />I first discovered Brotips when my friend shared the link on Facebook yesterday. In less than 24 hours of discovery, the site has already expanded, having an official Twitter, and Facebook page in lieu of their Tumblr. Obviously due to the immense number of fans, that have been promoting or as they would call it "bromoting" this Tumblr. And to think that it was only started on 10th March 2011.<br /><br />I particularly enjoyed this site because it exhibits originality (and hilarity!) in the sea of many blogs containing "words of the wise" and everyone can relate to at least a few tips posted. I guess it is also the anonymity which adds a little bit of flair and cheekiness to it. Despite their popularity, I've read that they actually do answer to <span style="font-style: italic;">every single</span> questions asked on Tumblr, and they are actually pretty cool with their responses.<br /><br />All in all, everyone <span style="font-style: italic;"> should </span>check this site out, if you haven't already! Rest assured, you'll get hooked, and you'd probably wish that they update at least 10 brotips a day.<br /><br /><div align=center><br /><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lhvf14yla31qhkkt7o1_400.png"><br /><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lhwqlnxCkX1qhkkt7o1_400.png"><br /><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_libjgcx5rN1qhkkt7o1_400.png"><br /><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lidbijX7Nn1qhkkt7o1_400.png"><br /><img src="http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k503/DesireeRen/tumblr_lidb1knC1i1qhkkt7o1_400.png"><br /></div><br /><br />For more, check out the links below!<br />{ <a href="http://brotips.tumblr.com/">Brotips - Tumblr</a> }<br />{ <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/BrotipsHQ">Brotips - Twitter</a> }<br />{ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brotips/162806147106428">Brotips - Facebook</a> }<br /><br /></div>Desireehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223182838505521059noreply@blogger.com12