The Perfect Shift Dress.

Shift Dress & Heels - Woolworths | Handbag & Watch - Michael Kors |

Sunglasses - River Island | Hat – Factorie

It’s been a very long time since I have posted on my blog. There’s no real reason for this and I cannot really put the blame on anybody except for myself. I didn’t feel all that empowered anymore, or that my posts or content were good enough. I kept comparing myself tot others and that was my downfall. I lost the inspiration and drive because I didn’t feel good enough. I felt inferior to others and not because they made me feel that way but because I let myself fell that way. The truth is everybody’s path or success will be different, no two people will progress the same way because we each grow in our own separate ways.  Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies and I have had to learn that the only person that can stop oneself from greatness is oneself. We are the only ones that can allow ourselves to feel certain things, and if you choose to let things affect you in that way, then you would be doing yourself a disfavour. Give yourself credit from time to time. You are allowed to. There is nothing wrong with that.

Anyways, enough babbling and onto today’s outfit.

I have actually been looking for a shift dress for a while. And when I say “a while” I mean a good year or two. I just could never find one that would flatter my body or sit right on me. They all looked like potatoe sacks on me! That is until Woolworths got these beautiful pieces in stock! They sit perfectly on my body. The cut is just right that it flatters all the correct parts and the best part is that it doesn’t look like a huge, baggy potatoe sack on me and it’s totally inexpensive!

I really love the pattern on this one and the fact that it is a classy, sophisticated and stylish piece. It’s such an easy outfit for when you are in a hurry and don’t have a lot of time to still plan what to wear. Just grab this piece and throw it on. Because of the busy pattern I didn’t really accessorize it with anything. Minimal is best with something so busy. Just pair it with a pair of heels (I matched it with a navy pair which actually is visible in the pattern. This just ties the outfit together, however, if you don’t have a navy pair, a nude or tan pair would go just fine.) and you’re good to go! An easy chic outfit without the fuss!

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Thank you all for reading :)

Muchos Love

The Looi Look.

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My Reflections.

Hey there everyone!

So last week I celebrated my Chinese New Year. I guess if I hadn’t made my resolutions by the English New Year, I had a second chance to do so. I know I am extremely late to the party in wishing everyone a happy new year and a prosperous 2016, but better late than never right?! May this be our year so make every moment count!

I realise I have been quite absent over the past few months, after and during exams last year I feel like I kind of lost myself. I allowed the actions of others get to me and self-doubt crept in. I would question everything I did, from actions to even things I would say. It wasn’t a very healthy place. And I guess it’s kind of embarrassing to admit this on social media because it sounds as if I am a nutcase right? But I know I am not, I’m just an extremely sensitive person when it comes to others. I tend to feel emotions more than the average person I guess. And I didn’t want this uncertainty to show in my posts.

Towards the end of last year, I was fortunate enough to travel overseas. I went to Hong Kong. With exploring a new country and experiencing many new and exciting things, I managed to do a little soul searching and reflecting along the way. I set some boundaries for myself. Even though I already seemed to have done this last year, I felt the need to expand on them this year. Certain things I will and will not tolerate, erasing all aspects of negativity and concentrating on the positives (and not to mention myself, and my goals and things that are important to me). This does not mean I will cut people out of my life and become conceited with myself, it’s just a matter of putting myself and the things that are most important to me first in life. I tend to always put others ahead of myself, worrying about the next person before seeing to myself, and even though many people would say it’s a good trait to have, it has played to my detriment. Because it has always been a part of who I am, others tend to take advantage of it and constantly expect it of me. I’ve been hurt countless times along the way and I guess it comes a time when it’s enough. 

So this year I have vowed to try new things and explore places I have never been to. Learn new things about myself, the people and places around me, and to really take them in. Expand my horizons (not that I live in a shell and haven’t come out of it, just merely stepping out of my comfort zone), meet new people that will add value to my life in positive aspects. Just basically growing. Testing myself. Not to dwell on the things I cannot change, matters of the past or people that do not influence me in a positive manner.Do the things that make me happy and will put my mind and heart at ease. Sounds like basic things we all should already know right? But it’s so easy to get stuck in a negative space and allow negativity to dictate without even realising it. So here’s to a 2016 of testing myself and pushing my inner limits, concentrating on only the positives in my life, and creating memories with people that are deserving. Because at the end of the day you are the only person who is in charge of your fate! You are the only one who can stop yourself! 

I hope everybody has a prosperous and happy 2016! May the year ahead be filled with amazing  opportunities!

Thank you all for reading :)

Muchos Love

The Looi Look.

xxx