Hello & Happy Lunar New Year 2014 to those who are celebrating! This was a rather quiet new year in my opinion, perhaps largely due to the rising costs of living and inflation.
Nevertheless, the New Year is the best opportunity to reconcile with relatives, spread cheer & joy, and of course, collect red packets.
For me, it is also the best excuse to whip on some traditional outfits (ie: the Cheongsam or Qi Pao)!
Pink Cheongsam from Oriental Noble, Sunway Pyramid, RM100+
Nude wedges from Ti Amo, RM59
Clutch from Padini, RM42
Not gonna lie...I've always been petrified of Cheongsams. The form-fitting material and cutting guarantees that every little flaw will be exposed whether you like it or not.
But this year, I conquered my fears.
For the first reunion dinner with my maternal grandparents at a fancy restaurant, I donned this pink flowery Cheongsam which belongs to my elder sister. Not sure about the exact price but I'm guessing it costs RM100+.
I paired it with nude wedges and a pink clutch from Padini. Also, so sorry about the blurry picture!
Grey T-Shirt from H&M, £5
Military Shorts from Brands Outlet, RM39.90
For the second, home-cooked reunion dinner at my paternal grandfather's place, I went with shorts and a T-Shirt for comfort. Tucked in the T-Shirt to expose the gold studs on the military shorts.
White Cheongsam from Oriental Noble, RM259
Dong dong qiang! On the first day of CNY, I wore this white Cheongsam with burgundy embriodered flowers. I loved the traditional buttons running down the side, creating a more streamlined and slimmed silhouette.
Cheongsam girls!
Paired it with blood red lips (Revlon's Colorburst Lipstick in True Red) and eyeliner (but you can't see it in this photo).
Cheongsams are certainly not an everyday necessity - however if you wish to take the leap and invest in one for future wedding dinners/formal occasions, it's still not too late! Here's some resources to purchase plus-sized Cheongsams online:
Hope you enjoyed reading, and have a very prosperous new year! :)
Love,
Mabel.
