Today is the day that people have been anticipating for 4 years.
It's February 29! The oddity that never grows old.
As a kid, my dream was to have my birthday fall on February 29. That way, I'd only celebrate my birthday once every 4 years. Thus, making me 4 times younger than I should be.
That said, fate favours those whose birthday falls on this day.
Nope, this isn't about sleep.
It's the fact that "oversized" should be an easy word to spell.
Apparently not.
See how missing a letter can make all the difference?
Proofreader, please!
Cute cats have a way of making me stop me in my tracks.
As proof, you'll see the occasional, random cat shots scattered around this blog.
And here's another one.
Couldn't help but take a shot of this cuddly gray cat lying on the gray pavement in the compound.
Hooray for gray!
On the Grab ride home yesterday, the driver's radio station was playing old songs.
This made it an enjoyable ride. After all, I'm a huge fan of songs from the 60s to the 90s.
One particular song hit me. And it's the song for today's Friday Magic Madness.
"What about me?" is one of the few songs that have a trio of singers, singing individual parts. This was sung by Kim Carnes, Kenny Rogers and James Ingram.
The reason why this is a memorable song? I've performed this song for a large audience.
It was back in high school, and the school's glee club was looking for someone to perform for a school event. Our adviser - Mr. Ortega - picked me and 2 other members, and asked us to represent the club in the program.
Can't remember how, but we pulled this song off.
And that is what that was all about.
Here's another fun find from Zara.
It's a rib-knit column dress with a deep v-neckline. What's nice about the design is the ribs move downwards, thus elongating the shape of the wearer, making her look taller. Plus, the deep-v neckline also draws the eyes down, again lengthening the overall look.
Trust Zara to come up with such a well-thought of dress with cool details.
As classic dresses go, you can never go wrong with a simple, column dress. Much so if it’s in black or dark navy.
Such a classic!
This is going to be epic!
Diane Von Furstenberg is the next designer collaboration for Target.
Though my sisters already have a number of DVF dresses in their closets, you can't have enough of these ultra feminine dresses. Especially if the price point is more aligned with Target than her main designer line.
Target locked!
It's such a thrill to see Cynthia Erivo playing Elphaba in the film adaptation of "Wicked."
She has such a distinct and powerful voice that can cross genres. Whether it's a ballad, a pop song, a broadway ditty - she can deliver it with such force. Plus, she gives it her own signature flair.
Her performance at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors is still one of my faves.
Two of my faves in one. That's revolutionary!
I'm super stoked and psyched for the live action version of "Wicked."
This is one of my fave musicals. Mark and I even watched the musical in 2014. Whoa! It's been 10 years!
We'll make it a point to watch the film version as well.
Here’s something you don’t see often:
I’ve finished a whole bottle of “Sailing Day” in less than 2 years.
Time to get a new bottle of Replica.
Black and white stripes have always reminded me of French fashion. Whenever French folks are shown on photographs and illustrations, they're usually wearing a striped shirt, black pants or skirts, flat shoes and a beret.
Taking that as inspiration - and using the ongoing fast fashion sales as an excuse - here's an outfit that has that same flair.
The top is from Uniqlo, and is a boxy shirt with black and white strripes.
The pants are from Bershka, and it's a wide legged pant with this interesting overlap detail that makes it look like a skirt at certain angles.
Together, this is a modern French outfit that works wherever in the world you may be.
Beret is optional.
It was quite the odd request.
Ate Bullet told me that her friend was going to be a principal sponsor at a wedding and needed help in coming up with something to wear. After asking Ate what the motif was, her answer was unexpected:
"Sapin-sapin."
Yes, the colour theme was "Sapin-sapin." So the challenge was, what can we do to make the theme stylish, fashion-worthy, and wedding appropriate.
Taking inspiration from the colours and the nature of the kakanin, my ideas centred on colour-blocking and layering.
SKETCH # 1:
You can always dress up denim. But this dress takes that comcept a notch higher.
This denim dress from Bershka is made of a stretchy material in a medium wash that makes it good to wear for both casual and dressy occasions. The silhouette is very streamlined and flattering, and the neckline area has an interesting, asymmetric shape. The thigh-high slit adds a hint of sexiness.
Speaking of sexy, check out the back.
It's another one of those dresses that looks as great coming or going. Fitting for a diva.
Denim that's both casual and sexy. Good job, Bershka!
Fact is, there are a lot of good singers named George.
One of my Dad's favourite is George Benson. He was a big name in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and he has a long list of hits - from ballads to danceable tunes.
In 1980, he released a song which quickly ruled the airwaves. We had a cassette tape of this song at home, and I'd often play it on repeat.
"Give me the night," is a groovy and happy tune that makes you bop your head while listening to it. And while it sounds very 80s, it's still relevant now while listening it for today's Friday Magic Madness.
Give me George Benson, anytime.
