The Long Distance Relationship - a Malaysian short film

Rudi & I have not been updating here lately due to work and study constraints so for that we're truly sorry! A while back, I wrote a post on Surviving a Long Distance Relationship but recently a short 7-minute film (regarding LDR) made by a few Malaysians has been circulating on Youtube and Facebook. The movie reminds one of PS: I Love You...Spoiler alert to the ladies: Bring out the tissues!Cheers,Sara...

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Keys on Suits: Part Two

This is the second part of guest writer Keys miniseries on Suits. Hope it suits you! Part II – The Style is in the DetailRight. Here we are. Style. And what's style all about? DETAILS.  So get comfortable and pay attention, because this will change your….well, if not your life than at least (hopefully) your wardrobe. Let’s start things off with a little lesson in suit classification. There are generally three types of suits, each classed according to country.  The American presents a young, chic and classy look. The British portrays a proud and confident look.  The Italian betrays the modern, individual fashionista.  I’m personally a fan of the classic American, as its timelessness fits (almost) every occasion (otherwise...

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Feel Free

Fellas, if you have an upcoming date with a fashion forward chick, read this article to delve into understanding the mind of a fashionista. This is guaranteed to increase your chances of scoring. 60% of the time it works. Every time. Courtesy of Li Yen @ Kaitlin & Summer  www.kaitlinandsummer.com  _____________________________________________________________________________ "I never look at labels when I buy clothes... What really grabs me is whether clothes are comfortable or not. I like to feel free" Audrey Tautou, Vogue UK, August 2009. First of, I have to say that as hard as we try to forget our labels, truth be told, people (girls) do not forget. Especially our favourite labels. But what I'm talking about today is...

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Keys on Suits: Part One

  Let's give a good ol' warm welcome to our newest, freshest, off-the-vine guest writer - He's hip. He's bold. He's stylish. He's straight. And he's our in-house authority on all things suit-able. Ladies and gentlemen... we proudly present Keys - reporting on Suits.    SUITS – Part One So you’ve reached that age, where hormones rage and nerves wrack.  (If you haven’t, feel free to steer away from this page.)  Prom is around the corner. You’ve got that first job interview. Either ways you need to dress to impress. In the very words of the legend, it’s time to… Learning to suit up is a sign that you’ve turned that corner. You’ve said “farewell”...

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Style Tip #263: The Fitted Leather Jacket

There are certain things in this world that no badass should live without, among them - a perfectly tailored suit, a good woman, a fast car and last but not least: A Fitted Leather Jacket. Now, many of you would never even have considered ever donning a leather jacket. For fear of Fonzie, or for fear of an already insanely warm climate (Malaysians, you know what I'm talkin' bout). Fair enough. Leather jackets are not tropical country standard issue.  But if you're going on an overseas trip to a temperate country, and, like most straight men, you do not see the logic in bringing 3 suitcases (1 for shoes, 1 for winter clothing and 1 for standard run of the mill necessaries), man, do I have a prescription for you.  The next time you...

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Suits You, Sir!

Coming soon The Ultimate Guide to Suits & All That Is Good and a special guest post by Li Yen of Kaitlin & Summer...

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5 perks of Having a Boyfriend

So I was watching a video by WongFu Productions:and well, here is my version of my 5 perks of having a boyfriend.#1 He pays for everything.But like what Rick says as above, it's not a perk it's an INJUSTICE....Fine. I'll play fair too.REAL #1 He is your Knight in Shining Armour...when you're bullied. Your Knight tackles them with brutal eloquence....when it comes to killing horrendous creepy crawlies (only God knows why those creatures were brought into existence)....when you freak out when your tech gadget freezes, because you're technologically disabled - and he's not. He then patiently gives you a step-by-step, because...men like solutions. #2 He calls you Beautiful all the timeNow the male species may not care if they are not reminded of...

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Style Tip #262: Glasses

When I was young, I told my dad I wanted a pair of glasses. "Are you having trouble seeing?" he asked. "No. I just want to look cool!" So I graduated into my very first pair of grandfather-style-aviator spectacles as an 11 year old schoolboy. With a degree of -0.25 on each side, I was proud to add.  Truth is, I didn't need glasses, but I wanted them. I didn't understand it at the time, but all I knew was that wearing glasses could give you some sort of unannounced power over the non-spectacle wearing bunch at school. It exclaimed intelligence. Status. Power. And that was a lot for an 11 year old to have in primary school. My prepubescent female classmates digged it and they let me know (in innocent, unadulterated ways).  For...

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Style Tip #261: White Trousers

Clean. Fresh. Summer. White trousers summed up in 3 words. A lot of straight guys shy away from white trousers for fear of looking gay (why that is still used as a derogatory term, I do not know. Due respect to all homosexual friends/readers) or in local terms, like an ah beng (unfashionable Malaysian delinquent often characterized by wild dyed hair, bell bottoms and a portruding groin strut).  When it comes to trousers, the average straight guy lives and dies on black slacks and denim jeans. White trousers are the best way to add some color to your bottom half. As with all articles of clothing, you can pull off white trousers as long as you comply with the two golden guidelines of style: fit and coordination. And confidence....

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How to Have 'Stage Presence'

He enters the room. All eyes are upon him.  He walks towards you. Everybody follows his every move. He shakes your hand and gently smiles. Everybody smiles back at the natural charisma overflowing from the depths of his soul. "Stage Presence" Believe it or not, you can be that man.  Sure, some of you might say, "But I'm not good looking... or fit... or tall... or smart enough" But what if I told you that you can possess the above "stage presence" with just three simple adjustments to the way you first appear in front of a crowd? 1. Smile. Slightly. Wherever you go, whatever you do - wear a slight smile. A consistent slight smile indicates to your surroundings that you are extremely self assured. Extremely confident....

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Surviving an LDR aka. Long Distance Relationship

LDR what?Here's an acronym worth knowing, as essential as the ever-saving LBD. Lil' Black Dress if you were wondering. The Kardashians in LBDsSo. It's the LDR, also known as the dreaded Long Distance Relationship.You fall in love with an amazing girl, with the thought that she'll never leave your side.Well, she does and- BAM! You're saying your stiffly sniffles, waving goodbye and assuring her (and yourself) a little distance won't hurt.Welcome to the LDR Club.You're officially in a 'Long Distance Relationship'.Cringing at the thought?Considered one of the worst types of relationships as the distance may not necessarily make the heart fonder, but in fact yonder far...and beyond, thank your lucky stars you're not in one.But if you are and still...

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