Saturday, September 29, 2007

Fashion golden rule..

What Not to Wear isn't about the latest fashions, it's about teaching people about personal style, dressing for their shape, and personality and learning how to make the most of their natural assets.

Body Shape
1. Get naked. Then stand in front of a mirror, and ask yourself what you love about your body and what you hate. The things you hate are what will hide; the things you love are the things you can afford to show off. Be honest and objective. What you hate might be the envy of your best friend (consider Susannah's big breasts!)

2. Flat-chested: Most women who are flat-chested have a tendency to carry their weight on their bum. So, show off those arms with a lovely sleeveless round neck top. Most importantly, don't make tits that aren't there. Just accept it and if want to be sexy (and you are in your 30s), show a bit of nipple, gently.

3. Pear-shaped: Never wear jackets that cut you across the arse. Either wear a jacket that ends at the waist (to show your bum off) or wear one to the knee (to cover it up).

4. Short-waisted with long legs: If you have a short body and long legs, chances are you have big tits. Pull up the breasts with a really good bra so they won't accentuate your short waist. Also, wear short jackets that hit the hip-bone.

5. Long body with short legs: Never wear cropped trousers; they make your legs shorter. Layer your top half. Like Trinny, wear a long t-shirt under a sweater to break up your long back. Don't forget to keep your trousers very long, and wear a higher heel to put yourself back in proportion.

6. Large-size: Don't tent yourself and don't be afraid to wear tighter clothes. Try a plunging neckline to show off your beautiful dècolletè.

7. Short neck: Buy deep V or low fronted tops. High necks will only make your neck look shorter.

8. Broad shoulders and slim hips: Buy flat-fronted long trousers and skirts cut on the bias.

In Your Wardrobe
1. Go through your wardrobe and ask yourself "what have I not worn for the past two years." Find those things and chuck 'em in the bin.

2. Play with your clothes. Remember when you were eight in the dressing-up box and you would rearrange your wardrobe by color? New outfits will begin to appear that you wouldn't have considered putting together before.

General Clothing Tips
1. Always wear color with color. Don't wear bright pink or turquoise with black. It cheapens the color. If your main color is plum, then you can wear red, pink, or orange with it. They all look wonderful and you will look taller, skinnier, and far more stylish.

2. Never wear leather trousers unless you are a biker. They have connotations, and however cold it is, you still sweat in the crotch. You'll look like a gunslinger with a wet pubic area. And they hardly flatter anyone's bum.

3. Look at the VPL (Visible Panty Line). Ban all knickers that show through your trousers.

4. Don't wear clinging clothes, but clothes that skim the body and show off shape. No matter what size you are there is always shape there, your wrist or your neck. Whatever ever it is, show it off.

5. Shoes are very important. You can see a woman who is beautifully dressed but can be disappointed by her footwear. If you've got thick ankles never wear an ankle strap across you ankle. Likewise if you've got skinny legs, little teetering heels look like they are going to snap because your body is heavier than your legs.

6. Don't wear lots of eye make-up and lots of lipstick. You want to show off one and let the other fade into the background. The same applies to tits and legs. Show off the tits or show off the legs, not both.

7. No woman over the age of 35 should wear skirts above the knee.

8. Trousers that are slightly too big make you look much skinnier than trousers that are a bit too tight.

what to wear(average hips&thighs)

Abide by the following rules when you hit the high street and we'll make a leggy, supermodel of you yet.

Avoid three-quarter length trousers because they make legs look shorter. Trousers should be full length, falling to the bottom of the heel
Don't wear trousers with turn-ups or wide legs, instead opt for narrow, straight legs or bootcut trousers
Skirts and trousers with high waistbands make legs look longer too.
Create the illusion of height by wearing a top and bottom of the same colour, drawing the eye up and down.
Longer length jackets worn undone also give the illusion of height.
Avoid chunky, ribbed tops that widen rather than lengthen the body.
Wear heels.

If you have shoulders that would put an Olympic swimmer to shame, then try to balance out your body shape to give the illusion of a smaller frame.

Opt for bootleg trousers and fishtail skirts that widen at the bottom of the garment. It will balance out the shoulders.
Wrap-around tops are very flattering if you've got wide shoulders.
Avoid halter-necks which draw attention to shoulders.
Avoid delicate-looking tops, for example, ones with spaghetti straps.

Despite having average-sized boobs, there may be occasions when you want to give the illusion of a fuller bust.

Always wear a bra.
Wear high-necked tops or roll-necks to accentuate your boobs.
Opt for delicate tops with spaghetti straps.
Sleeveless, round-necked tops that show off your arms are great.
Wear tops in a lighter colour than your lower half.

As the proud owner of a fabulously, tiny waist, you must, of course, do everything you can to show it off!

Avoid covering your great asset with long, loose clothing.
Cropped tops draw attention to the waist.
Wear tops that end around the waist.
Don't cover the waist up by wearing high-waisted trousers.

If your tummy isn't a problem area, but isn't necessarily something you would want to draw attention to, use these rules when you go shopping:

Flat-fronted trousers and skirts are really flattering for a larger tummy. Try to avoid pleats and front zips - side and back zips are a much more flattering option.
Low-waisted trousers make stomachs look smaller.
Don't wear anything that's gathered at the waist.
Wear soft, forgiving fabrics that don't cling to the tummy.
Wrap-around tops create folds across the tummy that detract from any other rippling in that area.
Avoid belted jackets and coats. The belt will ride up and give the impression that you're pregnant.

If your hips and thighs are of average size, then you're one of the lucky ones. Flatter this area by avoiding the following clothes, which can visually add pounds to the hips and thighs:

Long dresses and skirts cut on the bias.
Trousers with detail, such as side pockets.
Belted jackets and coats which flare out at the bottom.

If the answer to the question: "Does my bum look big in this?" is a resounding "yes!", then consider the following tips before hitting the high street.

Avoid wearing light colours on your lower half.
Avoid narrow-legged trousers.
Wear longer jackets that fall below the bottom and never wear jackets that end where your bum starts.
Wear jumpers around the waist over trousers to break up the expanse of bottom.
Opt for wide-bottomed trousers with no detail, such as pockets with pinstripes, on the bottom and avoid pleats.

WHAT TO WEAR...

Abide by the following rules when you hit the high street and we'll make a leggy, supermodel of you yet.

Avoid three-quarter length trousers because they make legs look shorter. Trousers should be full length, falling to the bottom of the heel
Don't wear trousers with turn-ups or wide legs, instead opt for narrow, straight legs or bootcut trousers
Skirts and trousers with high waistbands make legs look longer too.
Create the illusion of height by wearing a top and bottom of the same colour, drawing the eye up and down.
Longer length jackets worn undone also give the illusion of height.
Avoid chunky, ribbed tops that widen rather than lengthen the body.
Wear heels.

If you have shoulders that would put an Olympic swimmer to shame, then try to balance out your body shape to give the illusion of a smaller frame.

Opt for bootleg trousers and fishtail skirts that widen at the bottom of the garment. It will balance out the shoulders.
Wrap-around tops are very flattering if you've got wide shoulders.
Avoid halter-necks which draw attention to shoulders.
Avoid delicate-looking tops, for example, ones with spaghetti straps.

Despite having average-sized boobs, there may be occasions when you want to give the illusion of a fuller bust.

Always wear a bra.
Wear high-necked tops or roll-necks to accentuate your boobs.
Opt for delicate tops with spaghetti straps.
Sleeveless, round-necked tops that show off your arms are great.
Wear tops in a lighter colour than your lower half.

As the proud owner of a fabulously, tiny waist, you must, of course, do everything you can to show it off!

Avoid covering your great asset with long, loose clothing.
Cropped tops draw attention to the waist.
Wear tops that end around the waist.
Don't cover the waist up by wearing high-waisted trousers.

If your tummy isn't a problem area, but isn't necessarily something you would want to draw attention to, use these rules when you go shopping:

Flat-fronted trousers and skirts are really flattering for a larger tummy. Try to avoid pleats and front zips - side and back zips are a much more flattering option.
Low-waisted trousers make stomachs look smaller.
Don't wear anything that's gathered at the waist.
Wear soft, forgiving fabrics that don't cling to the tummy.
Wrap-around tops create folds across the tummy that detract from any other rippling in that area.
Avoid belted jackets and coats. The belt will ride up and give the impression that you're pregnant.

While child-bearing hips are great for that earth-mother look, there will be times when you want to conceal your more voluptuous areas.

Don't wear dresses and skirts that cling or are bias-cut.
Avoid narrow-legged trousers and tapered, knee-length skirts.
Avoid belts that pull you in at the waist - you don't want to create an even greater contrast from waist to hip.
Opt for A-line skirts and bootleg trousers that balance out the hips and thighs.
Skirts or dresses with a frilled hem are a flattering choice.
Trousers with detail, such as side pockets, will make you look wider.
Wear slash-necked tops to broaden shoulders and balance out the hips and thighs.
Choose longer line, fitted jackets. Never wear box jackets which emphasise a pear shape.
Avoid cropped tops.
V-necked tops are great for drawing the eye away from the hip area.
Wearing the same colour on the top and bottom is very slimming.

If the answer to the question: "Does my bum look big in this?" is a resounding "yes!", then consider the following tips before hitting the high street.

Avoid wearing light colours on your lower half.
Avoid narrow-legged trousers.
Wear longer jackets that fall below the bottom and never wear jackets that end where your bum starts.
Wear jumpers around the waist over trousers to break up the expanse of bottom.
Opt for wide-bottomed trousers with no detail, such as pockets with pinstripes, on the bottom and avoid pleats.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

maidless...

aku rase ok je nak hidup tanpa maid..sbb aku rase, lagi freedom duduk kat rumah..aku tak perlu nak tensen2 kalu maid buat kerja rumah tak mengikut spesifikasi..aku rasa lagi privacy..cume aku rasa maid di mesia ni sukar dipisahkan..sume org nampaknya memerlukan maid..maid ni kkdg memudahkan..ada pro ade consla sebenarnya..tapi entahla, aku rasa rileksla dulu..aku rase, kalu aku ada maid mesti skrg aku dah membesar mcm ikan buntal dan buatkan semakin pemalas dan tak berdisplin..

kkdg aku tertanya2, kenapa aku rasa life aku much easier and controllable sms my boy masih kecil tanpa maid..aku tak kisah nak tolak stroller amik my boy balik dari skool berjalan kaki..semuanya, dgn steadynya aku tempuh tanpa byk rungut..tapi, bila sekali dah ada maid dan kemudian tak de mood, semuanya terasa macam payah nak start semula..dulu2 lepas makan, aku dgn displinnya mesti siap2 lap meja, sapu lantai dan cuci pinggan..dan my darling plak mesti tak lepas nak tolong2 aku dan mesti akan buangkan sisa makanan makanannya sendiri ke tong sampah..my darling tak berkira nak tolong sidai kain mahupon vacuum lantai biarpon hanya sekali-sekala..masing2 tak berkira tukar2 turn nak cuci bilik air...

dan skrg, aku dgn sng hati tak kisah nak mop lantai dapur seminggu 2-3 kali..tak pula aku nak rase susah..cume bila dah ade maid, kerja yg aku buat rutin pon dah dikatanya byk keje dan menyusahkan dorang..hai ntahla...macam2 je alkisah maid ni..

Aku rindu...

Lagi beberapa jam my boy akan pulang dr skool..strange enough, bile my boy tak selalu berada di sisi, aku terasa sprt kehilangan..sblm ini, sms hanya my boy menemani aku buat kerja2 sekolah dan rumah di rumah tanpa my girl di sisi, aku sprt merindui my girl..soalannya di sini, kuatkah aku menghadapi perpisahan sementara mahupon kehilangan mereka selama2nya? bukan hanya bila berjauhan dgn anak2, termasuk juga bila berjauhan dgn my darling..aku tetap terasa sunyi..sepi..dan rindu..walaupon, my darling tiada di sisi aku sewaktu dia keluar bekerja..yelah, siapa tak sayang suami sendiri yang oiii???

Biarpon kkdg bila org yg terdekat dgn diri aku ade di rumah..mereka suka buat aku sakit kepala dan sakit tengkuk..tapi yg nyata, bila mereka tiada..aku jadi seorang perindu..rindu yg amat2..

Yang aku perasan sejak my boy pi skool dan balik pukul 3.20 ptg..aku jadi semakin syg..semakin berlembut hati..kurang sedikit aku nak marah2, tapi aku lebih suka nak belai2..kkdg aku jadi sedih..bila hanya beberapa jam saja aku dapat menghabiskan masa bersama my boy...sbb seingat aku, hari pertama dia pulang dari skool pukul 3.20 ptg..oleh kerana keletihan, my boy tidur awal pukul 7 ptg..aku terasa sprt hampa sbb tak sampai beberapa jam aku bermain2 dgnnya dia dah terlelap tidur..my boy sprt biasa..sprt kanak2 lain yg masih naif..tidak mungkin tahu apa perasaan seorang ibu yg terbuku di hati..yg ibunya ini begitu merinduinya di kala dia tiada di sisi...

Bila my boy ke sekolah, aku mengambil peluang, menghabiskan masa bersama my girl..baru aku ada masa sepenuhnya nak concentrate nak bermain mini-puzzle, shape sorter, stacking dan bacakan buku utk my girl sprt yg mana aku dulu spend masa bersama my boy bila dia sebaya umur dgn my girl skrg..seingat aku, aku byk stimulate my boy lebih awal dr adiknya..bila bilangan anak bertambah, tanggungjawab bertambah..dan pandai2la kita nak membahagi masa dan kasih syg utk meraka yg terdekat dgn kita..

My boy skrg aku lihat semakin matured, ceria..byk yg dia belajar melalui cbeebies..suka nak spend masa dgn komputer..dan perubahan lain sejak my darling byk spend masa dgn my boy..mereka sudah mulai ada connection..he start asking his daddy to accompany him when he wants to sleep..which a good start..for the whole family to settle down as my plan..cume kkdg, kami tak stick to the rule by 9 everybody needs to sleep..mungkin kene buat bit by bit..Kebiasaannya, samaada aku atau my darling akan bacakan sebuah buku sblm anak2 tidur..skrg my girl alhamdulillah nampaknya macam terikut2 abgnya, beriya nak menenguk buku macam nak tembus buku pon ada...

Perkembangan my girl macam biasa semenjak dia duduk bersama aku selalu di rumah..semakin manja..yg aku perasan, dia bule berdikari..periang, lebih lasak berbanding abgnya...mainan kegemarannya skrg adalah winnie the pooh&mini puzzle..

Kalu ikutkan..

Kalu diikut dah nak masuk minggu ke-2 kita berpuasa..aim nak overhaulled perut dan menyusutkan badan nampaknya hanya skdr aim..aim tercapai slps 3 hari berpuasa..tetapi lepas tu, bila aku naik kat penimbang..bebaru ni aku dah put on weight 2kgs...kuhhh smgt...cepat sgt aku naik badan..hairan juga..kalu ikutkan after 3 days fasting, I was 51-52kgs saje..

adakah sbb...

-vitamin yg aku makan?
-byk minum teh tarik?
-byk minum ais?
-kurang/ susah membuang?
-terlalu byk makan?

aku dah listkan sume faktor2 tu..tapi, yg aku perasan kkdg aku terlupa nak makan jamu NR aku..jadinya, aku susah sket aku nak memerut..semenjak berpuasa ni pon aku makan byk..kalah my darling makan kekadang tu..dan dah beberapa menjak kami makan sedap2..sedap2 mengikut mulut kami sendirila..

Selasa
-teh tarik/ air bandung
-puding caramel
-tom yam seafood
-nasi putih


Isnin
-teh tarik
-krispy creme doughnut
-puding caramel
-satu bar kit-kat
-crisp
-buah oren/epal

Ahad
-krispy doughnut
-teh tarik ais
-2 ekor talapia masak masam manis
-crips
-seketul plain chocolate

Sabtu
-teh tarik ais
-2 ekor ikan bawal masam manis
-nasi minyak

Jumaat
-teh tarik ais
-ayam satay
-nasi putih

Khamis
-teh tarik
-ayam satay
-nasi putih
-puding caramel
-triffle

Rabu
-teh tarik
-ayam satay
-nasi putih
-puding caramel

kalu ikutkan bukan aku seorang saje nampak berisi, my darling pon aku ngk sama2 naik montel..so, for surela sbb pemakanan ni gamaknya..

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Puasa..

Dah 3 hari kita berpuasa..

Menu kelmarin
Coke
Nasi Paprik daging

Menu smlm
Teh tarik ais/suam(susu evaporated)
Nasi Paprik Daging
Udang goreng tepung
Puding karamel
Buah Limau

Menu hari ini

Sahur
Udang goreng tepung

Buka
Teh tarik ais
Nasi putih
Ayam goreng kontolo(3)
Udang goreng tepung
karipap pusing(4 ketul)

Plan utk esok
Inti karipap/ kuih seri muka
Ayam satay(bakar kat luar)
Teh limau ais

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Snail...

My boy is a big fan of snail. He told me snail is one of his best friends ever. When I showed his 1 year old plastisin, he made a family of snail. He explained to me one to another snails that he made as each member in our family-daddy, mommy, himself and his baby sitter...I was impressed to see my boy first creativity using plastisin to demonstrate his imagination and creative thinking. We made the figures together. I helped him a little to roll and soften the plastisin.

Here are the pictures-my boy first creativity's figures-a family of snail..look how gorgeous and cute the figures are. They are made on 6th August, 2007 by my boy...He learned new words related with snail like shell, slug and antena while making his figures.



Am not pretty sure what is it my boy made for-the one sitting on the carpet. Probably nanny snail..hahahaha..

His very chatty now and know how to communicate and gather sentence quite well. Sometimes, his sentence is a mixture of English and Malay. Eventhough, my boy speaks quite later than my other friend's children, but am still happy to see his progress at this stage. His has proven his ability to talk and increase his level of maturity able to speak and response like an adult, although some of his recent words sometimes annoying me like:-

'what are you talking about?'
'i dont know what you are talking'


deep in my heart, it sound harsh on me as a mother. Sometimes, I can see, my boy trying to behave like an adult and manipulating the rules to trick the elder.

I must admit, nowadays, children is not like children in my year. They are smarter and should be told like a matured people. Whatever reason you want to give to them, it should be logic because they can think and they can dispute what we are saying if the reason is not convincing enough.

He loves to draw and to colour. Other than snail, he amaze with insects like ant and spider. He likes worm too. His very excited to see worm wriggling. He can explain transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. He keeps talking about caterpillar tight in cocoon before she changes to butterfly that I have never spoken or even taught about this before. All he learned are from CBEEBIES. He knows almost every single character in CBEEBIES..Sad enough, me as a mother does not know very well who they are except Sam the Fire Engine, Teletubbies, Big Cook, Little Cook..too many to write..His most favoured toy will be his 'Power Rangers' figures, transformer's gun and LEGO. He never been bored with LEGO since he is 1.5 years old. Its really paid off, eventhough LEGO can drive me mad if my boy doesnt store them well. Now, my girl start to follow his brother footstep. Try to stick 1 brick to another brick to make a figure. She is starting to copy his brother to draw and to colour. She really can't see pen/pencil, she will draw everything on it...