Playful Wardrobe Ideas for Every Nurse This Season

When Alycia, my eldest daughter almost severed her finger two years ago during a freak kitchen accident, she needed a surgery to fix the finger. The hand and microsurgery surgeon spent several hours to remove broken bits of glass that were stuck inside her finger, and stitch up the badly cut finger.  He was a…

When Fashion Gets a Little Weird

There are two types of fashion lovers: The first type tends to dress up to fit in with current trends or impress others.  The second type tends to choose outfits that reflect their hobbies and personality, without giving much thought to whether it is in vogue or acceptable.  That’s why clothes like dark humor shirts…

Why Oversized Fashion Is Having a Major Moment

My three daughters like buying plus size t-shirts and baggy cargo pants. This is their go-to casual wear or college wear. They’re not big size but somehow, big clothes found their way into their wardrobes. They say it’s the trend now – baggy tees with baggy denim jeans or parachute pants. It’s not my kind…

Why Y2K Fashion Is Still Everywhere in 2026

Fashion trends change every now and then but one style era seems evergreen. And from what we see on the streets, it looks like it’s here to stay for a long time. I am talking about the Y2K fashion, especially baby tees and Y2K tank tops. If you’re born in the noughties, you are probably…

Graphic Shirts That Celebrate Education and Empowerment

Teachers’ Day is observed on May 16 in Malaysia every year to honour the contributions of teachers whereas World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of educators. Every May for the past 15 years, my 3 daughters would discuss with me on what to get for their favourite teachers….

Reading Is a Lifestyle, Not Just a Hobby

In a world ruled by electronic gadgets and endless scrolling, meeting people who still love reading printed books is something quite rare and comforting.  My youngest daughter, Cass, is one of these rare breeds. She’s the kind who used to always have a thick novel in her hand wherever she went. She still does it…

Fashion That Makes Life A Little Less Serious

I sometimes feel overwhelmed with what’s happening around the world – endless wars, tragic accidents, lives taken away too soon, heartbreaking crimes, and so much negativity everywhere we look.  Many of us are already dealing with our own stresses, whether at home or at work, every single day. We should learn to chill and not…

Wearable Art

Artistic fashion, where traditional fashion merges with creativity reflects individuality and allows the wearer to showcase their personality through their choice of style. Artistic fashion such as artistic shirts, t-shirts, dresses and wearable fashion pieces showcases bold graphics, imaginative artwork and innovative designs.  You’ll find artistic drawings with captions such as a pair of hands…

Fashion Inspired by the Mystical

Fans of everything purple, pink, colorful, girlish and mystical, you have to check out  purplehecate.com, an online store that carries such fashion items and more. You’ll love the magic off the shoulder sweatshirts and t shirts in purple and pink hues. They’re also available in other colors like neutrals and other gorgeous colors with graphic…

Fashion For Geeks and Nerds

If you are a self-professed geek or nerd in a certain interest or subject, and are proud of it, you will love the range of geek and nerd shirts from geeksoutfit.com.  I once asked a friend’s son why he was always wearing computer games-themed t-shirts and he told me that it’s a way for him…

Gift Ideas for Nurses Who Deserve the World

Nurses are the unsung heroes of the healthcare industry.  Their contributions to the healthcare industry often go unnoticed and unappreciated.  Nursing job is one of the most demanding and stressful professions, from working at ungodly hours to having to handle body fluids and wastes with care, expertise and compassion. When World Nurses Week rolls around…

Wear Your Blues Away

The world can sometimes seem like a frightening and cruel place to live in. There are work and family stress, money may never seem enough, natural disasters, war and pandemics, life can get too serious and stressful.  The next time you feel overwhelmed with life’s stressors, consider investing your attention somewhere else or simply wear…

Clothes That Feel Good

The relationship between what we wear and our emotional states goes way beyond style and aesthetics.  Whether it’s an elegant dress that exudes charm to oversize cardigan sweaters for the comfort, our wardrobe choices can greatly influence our mood and how we are perceived in various situations. The psychology of how and what we wear…