Don't ever let someone pull you away from your dreams

IMAGE HEAVY POST~
LOTS OF FOOD PORN :)

Lace crop top:Cotton On
Inner top:can't remember
Wet look leggings:Supre
Wedges:bought from Valerie
Feather headband:sister's

This is dated yesterday's post as my internet connection was really so bad
that I couldn't even use the internet at all. Blogging from work right now,which is fun at times. There will be a Friday blog post as well.

Great day of good food and awesome shopping with my dear friends Joanne and Yiqin. It was a pretty last minute thing,so I didn't bring my camera along. We headed for lovely Hong Kong food and I scored a new velvet blazer from Topshop which was on sales!
But I can't show you that yet until Chinese New Year in February.
Also,I've been wanting a pair of moccasins for so so long now. I finally purchased it online and I can't wait for them to arrive now. The classic one in brown suede works for me. I guess every girl who purchases something new for herself is a happy thing. I would dare say that shopping is in my blood.

Just an update on now with my work and blogging.
I'm still doing my very best to keep up with everything. Its surely not easy to manage everything together,but I will try my hardest! Don't worry,blog post will surely still be very regular. Only thing that slows down would be replying to comments and blog reading. But I do read all that you comment here:)
I hate to be left behind with all this,but oh well. Guess working is like that at times.

Time for giveaways from my lovely blog friends. The lovely Erica of Sweets and Hearts is having a Photo frame decals giveaway! I feel its really such an interesting one and don't miss out on it. Do you see the new blog banner I have too now? It was also done by her,so thanks so much Erica!
credits:here

And last but not least,another giveaway from the sweet Starr of A Thought Is The Blossom. She is having a Sweater giveaway! And I would die to get my hands on this. You will regret it if you don't enter :)
credits:here

Cinnamonnymph Delights feather earrings giveaway !

Surely a outfit post tomorrow,promise!

As these few days been so crazy.

Cassie of Dimensions To The Undefinable has kindly teamed up with me for this lovely giveaway. She also runs her own etsy store,Cinnamonnymph Delights selling her handmade feather earrings and some of her own personal rings collection.Just like those bohemian hippie earrings or native American feather earrings you see,always so gorgeous right?

Credits:here

Cassie is such a gorgeous and kind person whom always gives me her doctor advice when I fall sick. Thanks my girl! As well,she recently got back into modeling which I'm so happy for her.

So one lucky person will be winning this lovely pair of feather with green beads earrings.
The earrings originally are sold for $10 or more.
This is a pair of earrings handmade by Cassie - all the feathers I use are found by her. All earrings are created to last with out coming apart or breaking. Scouts honor she says.
Purple is the thread color with multiple green beads on each. Really cool pair of earrings and the colors are great!


Here's how to enter:

Just comment in the giveaway post to win.

Extra entries:
+1:Add Cinnamonnymph as a favorite seller on Etsy.
+1:Heart an item on Cinnamonnymph Delights store.
+2:Follow Roll Up Your Sleeve's blog on google following.
+2:Follow Cassie on her blog,Dimensions to the Undefinable
+3:Blog,tweet or facebook the giveaway! Do link it back to the giveaway post too. Getting the word out gets you 3 extra entries !

Winner will be randomly picked and the giveaway ends 28th December 2009.
Open internationally to all. Kindly do leave down your email/blog so as I can contact the winner easily.

Save the moment when you had the chance

Striped dress(worn as top):Bugis Street,gift from my love
Shorts:vintage,thrifted
Flip flops:Havaianas
Canvas bag:Custom Made,Thingsilove
Glasses:Monde Japan

I love my glasses right now,but I think I need a new pair. Always loving oversized huge glasses and I won't ever change back to the normal size ones. People do always stare,but I know I love it which matters more. Today was a time to relax and catch up with some movies after I finish blogging here. Been awhile since I sat down and watch a proper movie with popcorn and nachos with cheese. Yummy~

Wore my striped dress again today,but I wore it as a top with this pair of shorts I thrifted way back.It just looks like a pair of men's' shorts,but it fits nicely in my closet with everything else.
Been thinking back on what I've achieved this year. Not as much as I would have wanted to. The year is ending in 25 days!! Need to sit down and think and plan for the year ahead. Do you all do that too each end of the year?

Also,exciting news! Valerie from Marley and Me and myself have collaborated together to bring you the Heel Candies-One for You,One for Me competition.


And the prize:A pair of shoes from Valerie's personal closet and also a pair of Jonathan Aston's tights from me!
So you see the 2 pictures of shoes here? They all look so gorgeous right? Of course they're not mine,but belongs to Valerie.

Top Row: All Francesca Mambrini, Valerie's favorite brand
Bottom Row (left to right): RAS booties, Aldo heels (a fav), As known as rue wedges, Francesca Mambrini platforms

Top Row: H&M wedges, BCBG Girls oxford heels, Street Couture wedges, H&M wedges
Bottom Row: Street Couture wedges, Street Couture wedges, H&M wedges, Street Couture wedges

Here's how to enter:

The Challenge for you: Tell us which pair you like.

Take a photo of what you would wear with it.

The crazier the better,be creative!

And the best outfit will win the prize!

Send all entries to: Valeriedv88@msn.com

All entries will be narrowed down to the final 10 and we will decide on the final winner.
Please do send in all entries by 20th December 2009. This is open to all international readers! Have fun and good luck.
Prizes and colors will be picked by both of us. But don't worry,we will surely discuss with the winner as well.

Sew Delish Stella Ring Giveaway

Lovely Nancy from Sooo LA has kindly teamed
up with me to do this lovely giveaway!
Thanks so much girl,you're very sweet.

She has beautiful style and also runs her own etsy store,Sew Delish.
Its filled with beautiful rings and lots more installed.
Get to know her more through this interview.
Thereafter,how to enter for this giveaway to win
yourself the Stella Ring!

1.A short introduction on yourself.

My name is Nancy Andrade and I am a 24 year old California Girl. I love venturing off in the world of fashion and style. I went to school for broadcast journalism but am currently working in the fashion industry. I LOVE to craft, thrift, and take many many pictures. I recently started my own little shop on Etsy. The name is Sew Delish! and there you can find tons of cute little finds and soon you will also find clothing pieces and crafts made by yours truly.

3.Do you have an absolute favorite piece in your closet now?

Right now, I have soooo many favorite pieces in my closet, but if I had to pick only one, I would say it's my grey marching band inspired jacket! I simply adore it. I love the way it can be dressed up with a cute LBD or kept simple with some tights - cotton, leather, studded, you name it, it is sooo versatile and I love it!!!

credits:here

4.Can you describe your process for selecting items for your store?

Picking stuff out for my store can sometimes be a challenge. Living in Los Angeles, I always find so much inspiration, whether it be walking down fashion district, fabric district, sunset strip, Hollywood, browsing on the gazillion magazines that are available here, or even just people watching! Everyday I get so many ideas popping in my head and I jot them down on my little notebook, then on the weekend I hit up my favorite supply stores in L.A. and get to work. Basically I select the items that I know I would love to wear and other people can add to their collection and design around that.

5.What is your own personal style like?

I would say my personal style is very laid back. I am definitely a big fan of skinny jeans and oversized racer back tanks with cute pumps/stilettos. I do tend to change my style very often though. I am currently still loving the rocker chic vibe. I love love love, biker boots, moto jackets, chunky chains, and big dark jewelry. I don't think I could ever define my style as it is constantly changing, but one thing I can say is that I always go for what I feel good in. :)

6.Besides running an online store, what else takes up your time?

I do alot of photography. I AM OBSESSED with taking pictures. I do both digital and film and as some of you might now, developing film is no easy task and definitely takes up a lot of time, but it's something I love. I also do my own documentary films. I went to school and got my B.A. in broadcast journalism so I work on my own films now and then. I also like to sew! many of the items in my closet are DIY projects!!! :)

7.Where do you gather your inspiration?

My inspiration comes from many places. I love to browse through magazines and pick out the best items that would compliment what I already have. I also like to look at fellow bloggers pages and can really get tons of inspiration there. Since I work in the fashion industry, I usually am exposed to many resources there as well. My favorite source of inspiration however, comes from you, the readers! I love what blogging and bloggers can do. Many of you have such great style and are very inspiring to me! :)

8.Any style advice that you would like to share?

Definitely to work with what you have. I have noticed that many times I overlook some great pieces that are already in my closet and can really add the perfect touch to any outfit. Thrifting is also another great way to vamp up your closet and your style (and its wallet friendly!)

One lucky reader will be winning the gorgeous Stella Ring,as shown below.


Here's how to enter:

Mandatory entry- Go visit Nancy’s store- Sew Delish.Then leave a comment with a link to your favorite item, and why it’s your favorite. Easy!

For any extra entries, leave an additional comment for each that you do.
1 Entry - Heart Sew Delish on Etsy and leave your user name.
1 Entry - Heart any item from Sew Delish on Etsy and leave your user name, with the item title.
1 Entry - Follow my blog, Roll Up Your Sleeve, and gain an extra entry.
1 Entry - Follow Nancy’s blog, Sooo LA
3 Entries - Blog, tweet, facebook this giveaway OR Sew Delish's shop and leave a link. Getting the word out gets you 3 entries! Go ahead and leave three comments. (You can do this as many times as you want.)

Do remember to leave your email address down so its easier to contact you.
This is an international giveaway and winner will be drawn randomly on 28th November 2009.

P.S RIP Daul Kim,miss you so much! Prayers to her family.

Say a prayer sliently and look to the sky

Taking a break off from an outfit post today.
I'm in just my bike shorts and a tee,its a blah outfit. heeee
So outfits will resume tomorrow then !!

Now for the moment !!!!
The winners for the Thrush Vintage Knit Hair Bow giveaway~
After getting in all the entries,I've realized that all the winners'
names start with the letter M.
What a coincidence !

Congrats to Melly of Green Laundry,Melissa of Retro Love and Maria of Lulu Letty!

You'll all be receiving an email from Anne of Thrush Vintage shortly.
And Melissa,you didn't leave your email address. So do get back to me asap,thanks!

Thanks to everyone for enter this giveaway!
And more giveaways to come for sure,so stay tuned !

Thrush Vintage Knit Hair Bow Giveaway !

Time for another giveaway~
The lovely Anne from Thrush Vintage has kindly teamed up with me for
this lovely giveaway.
She's offering up one knit hair bow each to 3 lucky readers!
In Cranberry,Cream and Saffron.

So each winner will get a different color knit hair bow.
Perfect to match with outfits or to add a dazzle touch to your hair.

Here's first a short interview I did with her.

1.A short introduction on yourself.
My name is Anne and I run Thrush Vintage out of Denver.

2.What started your love for vintage?
I've always loved vintage clothing, starting when I was in high school. I did a lot of thrifting then, and remembering what I gave away when I went off to college breaks my heart a little bit. Why did I ever think that giving away a 1960's yellow cotton a-line skirt with embroidered birds all over it was a good idea?

3.Do you have an absolute favorite piece?
I have many favorite pieces now, but the one dearest to my heart would have to be a 1950's black cocktail dress with a lace inset collar that makes me kind of swoon every time I look at it.

4.Can you describe your process for selecting items for your store?
When I'm picking an item for my shop, I consider lots of things. Sometimes something will just pop out at me and I'll know I have to have it for the shop, but my number one rule is that just because something is vintage doesn't make it pretty, and the ultimate decider is fit.

I want women to really love the pieces they buy from me and really love how they look in them, and cut is what really makes or breaks a garment.

5.What is your own personal style like?
My own personal style is probably best described as eclectic and relaxed. I try to mix vintage pieces from the shop with newer garments so that nothing looks dated, and love that I have a never-ending cyclical wardrobe.
There are only about five or six pieces I own that I refuse to give up to the shop.

6.Besides running an online store, what else takes up your time?
Running the shop takes up much of my day, and for me there's nothing better than owning and running my own business. I can take a day off whenever I feel like it, and I truly love running the store.

7.Where do you gather your inspiration?
I gather my inspiration from all around. Lately I've been watching Mad Men, and so have been adding tons of early 60's wiggle dresses to the shop and continually reassuring myself that no, I would not look good with bright red hair.

8.Any style advice that you would like to share?
My best style advice is to not get stuck in a fashion rut or allow any scene to dictate how you dress. And absolutely have fun with what you wear!


Here's how to enter:

Mandatory entry- Go visit Anne’s store- Thrush Vintage.Then leave a comment with a link to your favorite item, and why it’s your favorite. Easy!

For any extra entries, leave an additional comment for each that you do.
1 Entry - Heart Thrush Vintage on Etsy and leave your user name.
1 Entry - Heart any item from Thrush Vintage on Etsy and leave your user name, with the item title.
1 Entry - Follow my blog, Roll Up Your Sleeve, and gain an extra entry.
1 Entry - Follow Anne’s blog, Thrush Vintage
1 Entry - Follow Anne on Twitter
1 Entry-Follow me on Twitter
3 Entries - Blog, tweet, facebook this giveaway OR Thrushvintage’s shop and leave a link. Getting the word out gets you 3 entries! Go ahead and leave three comments. (You can do this as many times as you want.)

Do also remember to include your email address so it's much easier to contact you.
This is open to all international readers!

The winners will be chosen randomly via random.org on 14th November.

Lastly,Anne is also really generous !
She's offering 15% off all vintage in the shop to Roll Up Your Sleeve readers through Nov. 15th with the promo code "roll up your sleeve" entered in checkout.

Van Y Sus Cositas Jewelry bracelet giveaway

No blog outfit today,but surely during the weekend.
So not to worry:)

Its time again for another giveaway~
Vanessa from Van Y Sus Cositas and I have teamed up together with this giveaway!
Thanks so much Vanessa for being so sweet and generous.


Her pieces are so delicate and so beautiful. A mix of rock with a feel of of elegance.


Here's a little more on her,how she got started and her beautiful Jewelry line:

My name is Vanessa and i am economist. I started to do jewelry since i was a child. I always liked jewels so it was a perfect way to customize what I didn't find on shops.

I started to take it seriously when my family and friends encouraged me to do an small business with it.

I have taken part in several designers fairs in Madrid and my next goal is to get a distribution chain with some boutiques.

I get inspiration from nature above all but also with some books and streetstyle.



One black lace bracelet with silver skull and butterfly is up for one fortunate reader.

Here's how you can enter:
Visit Van Y Sus Cositas and choose which item is your favorite and why. Also please remember to leave down your email address.

For extra entries,you can can:
-Follow both Van Y Sus Cositas and Roll Up Your Sleeve for an additional 1 entry
-Post the giveaway on your blog(linking back to the giveaway here) for an additional 2 entries

Winner will be chosen randomly.

Open to international readers. The winner will be drawn on 30/10/09.

Photos in any time gives me joy I can't explain

Blazer:vintage,thrifted
Green top:can't remember from where
Skirt:skirt cut out from old dress
Leggings:Fareast plaza
Sandals:Gojane.com
Belt:vintage,mom's old belt
Bag:Charles & Keith


Its Mooncake festival today.
Ohhhh,I have to go get my lantern and my snowskin mooncakes.
So yummy yum !

But I might not have photos,dumb me.
Forgot to bring out my camera today.

This outfit photo is really quite long ago.
But would still want to share it with you all.
I love my skirt I cut out from an old dress alot.
Guessed it was the right choice:)

And also an old photo of my boyfriend and I.
I know there hasn't been a proper photo of both of us.
This was taken back at the airport when we met up with my dad at the airport.

Finally,the moment you've all been waiting for !!!
1st blog giveaway winners!
Winners were randomly chosen via random.org

Congratulations to adela from pinkchampagnefashion and melodees
Pssst,I realized you both didn't leave your email down.Do let me know soon!

Thanks so much to everyone for entering the giveaway!
I was really touched by all the comments
and I do wish that all your wishes d come true.

Not to worry if you didn't win.
More giveaways to come and maybe a 2nd brazilets giveaway.
We shall see.

Any ideas you all have for the next giveaway?

1st blog giveaway !!! Brazilets bracelets ~

Hey everyone !
Okay okay,I know by seeing the title.
You'll squeal a little .

No outfit post today because wanted to share this with you all.
And heading to airport real late to send my friend off
I've been thinking for awhile to do a giveaway.
And finally got down to doing so.

I happened to stumbled upon this on other blogger who was
going a giveaway on these brazilets.

Even though I didn't win,but went ahead on purchasing 2 for myself.
I got them in Mango and Leaf green .

Me wearing the mango brazilet

So you must be wondering what is Brazilet ?


Brazilets are a 200 year-old tradition from mystical Bahia, Brazil. Worn throughout Latin America, they have spiritual significance for all who wear them.

Wrap your Brazilets around your wrist and tie three knots, making a wish with each knot. When your Brazilets naturally break down and fall off, it is believed that your three wishes will come true.
Click here for history of these lovely wish ribbons!

Wear your wishes ! I'll be giving away 1 brazilet each to 2 lucky people !

So there are chances you might just win :) This is an international giveaway .

Here's how to enter:

1. You must be a follower of this blog(via Google following)
   
2. Leave a comment below answering the question,What do you wish for ?

For extra entries:
+1 Follow me on twitter and leave a comment with your twitter username.
+2 Blog about the giveaway on your blog and leave me a link where you posted it.

Do leave your email address down too,so it would be easier for me to contact you.

Giveaway ends on 2nd October'2009. And I pick the winners via random.org

1st giveaway and I'm so happy. So excited to see all your entries !

Swaying in the moment where I lost myself

Long sleeve top:Cotton On
Khaki pants:random pair long time ago
Shoes:Cotton On
Necklace:Flea market
Rings:vintage







I'm home now,but got to rushed out of the house really soon!
Making a trip to the post office plus dinner date with my love.
Visits to the post office have become more regular.
Receiving and sending out packages :)

Ohhhh,finally found this pair of pants !
Been searching it for awhile around the house now.
Found it last night and decided to wear it today.

Camera necklace yesterday,film necklace now.
People always ask me if is there really film inside.
But I'm not too sure myself.
Never opened it up before to see.


Help spread the word for a good cause in helping the fight against Cancer!
In the month of September,it's handbag month at Handbag.com
Celebrities donate their bags from their own closet to help raise money for Cancer Research.
Scarlett Johansson, Heidi Klum, and Rachel Weisz are just a few of the various celebrities who have already donated bags.

These bags will be auctioned on eBay during October 4-11 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK, the largest single funder of breast cancer research in the UK.

I believe we as women,must help each other in the fight against this.
Breast cancer is happening to more and more women,some even really at a young age.
We should help and speak up for each other .

Really do help to spread the word around.

Lovely Annie from Annie Spandex is hosting a giveaway on her blog as a Thank You gift for helping to spread the word courtesy of Handbag Amnesty!
She'll be giving away a DKNY Nappa Chain Hobo bag to one person :)



So head on down to her blog to participate in this meaningful cause ! Click here for full details.

And fret not !
This is open to everyone,no matter where you are.(Even for non-bloggers!)