::::::::::::::: MyBreakfast :::::::::::::::

::::::::::::::::BreAkfastbreaKfaStBreAkfastBreaKfaSt:::::::::::::::::::::::

# mama used to prepared breakfast when I secondary school #

Mee Goreng... nYumMm... ! hee

"Nasi goreng"--> I love food when my mother cooked ::

:: SoMetimEs my mOtheR prepaRed tHis fOr brEakfast ::

:::: SluuuRRrrrPppppP !!! ::::

~My AngRy BirD~

:: my CollectiOn ::

ALHAMDULILLAH

# I stiLL cAn see tHe univErsE #

# ALHAMDULILLAH # :)

My Boy

:: My boy ::

:: My lOve ::

:: My yOungEst Litle bRothEr ::

My sister n mE

= I was with mY sistEr =

= I love her vEry cLosEd =

= She understandS mE =

= She cRy whEn mE cRy and She haPpy wheN me happy =

= wE haVe the saMe hObby =

= sis.. I LOVE U !! =

WEDDING :: WEDDING :: WEDDING

* DuRinG my cOusin WeddiNg *

* thEy cHoosE to uSed "BAJU MELANAU" that has been in sewing by my uncle *

# This wAs my cOusins #

:) My OnLy OnE :)

: : I lOve tHis Baby giRL !! : :

: : ThiS bAby girL givEn tHe nAme NUR AFRINA AFZA : :

: : bOrN iN 31 August 2010 : :

: : Just calL OJA :) : :

:) :) :) :) :)

<3 :) <3 :) <3 :) <3 :) <3

: : ???? : :

: : : My sLippErs : : :

::: SomEtimes it rEmindS mE of hiM :::

::: It is veRy sPeciAl fOr mE :::

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

~ Ladies ~

The History and Evolution of Purses and Handbags


Purses and handbags have their origins in early pouches used to carry seeds, religious items and medicine. Early on, both men and women carried pouches. In the 15th century, a purse was a traditional gift from a groom to his bride. The bags typically were elaborately embroidered with an illustration of a love story. In New Guinea, centuries ago, both men and women carry large knit bags which looked like nets decorated with feathers, seashells and other mementos. The more shells a person had was a sign that they had many people who lived by the sea.

Chenoune says that the similarity between an haute couture tote and a satchel belonging to an African witch is that both bags hold a secret of some sort. He says bags are very personal, it holds the things you need for the day and the things you want to have, just for comfort or hobby. People began carrying items from home when the traveled, even on short trips. Items such as a deck of cards, knitting, a diary as well as beauty and personal items could be brought along.
Traditional wallets began as early as the 16th century, as small leather pouches which a drawstring tie could loop through a belt. Also in the 16th century there were ‘sweet’ bags that women used often as lavender bags to scent their handkerchiefs. Pockets, called bagges were also introduced into clothes around the same time and allowed people to carry small personal belongings.

By the late 18th century, women’s clothing was more form fitting and pockets ere not easily accommodated into the garment. Women began carrying small, often silk embroidered drawstring bags or purses called reticules, or 'ridicules'. These bags often carried a handkerchief, fan, dance card, perfume, or face powder. Reticules were smaller version of what women used to carry their needlework. This is likely the origin of the Dorothy bag which has since emerged as shoe bags, dress bags, laundry bags and today, gym bags.

The Victorian period brought a large variety of bags. Bags often were made t coordinate with the outfit and were now made of many different fabrics. By the mid 1800’s, bags changed from simply drawstring styles, to a popular flat style, that could be made in either a circular or square shape and was generally heavily decorated with beading and needlework. Patterns and directions for making these types of purses became popular in ladies magazines at that time.

There were also smaller versions, used as coin purses which often included a metal fastener.
By the early 20th century, women were carry bags every time they left home, even for short periods while hats were popular accessories that began to loose popularity by the early 20th century, handbags became increasingly popular. The success of the handbag has much to do with the fact that it has adapted to the needs of the time. Handbags held cigarettes, sunglasses rather than seeds and medicines. Years ago, it was ladylike to carry as little as possible. A small bag was typical. Today women are gone form home for longer periods of time, frequently working or if not, often with children along . The size of the typical bag has increased to meet the need. Eleanor Roosevelt is noted as a sing of the time as a very busy and active woman herself, she carried a large leather handbag not necessarily typical of the time.

Shoulder bags became popular during World War II and twentieth century technology opened up a variety of new f textures and materials from synthetics to hand-woven straws. Casual bags were made in rain proof materials and special tote bags for the beach developed. The variety of fabrics carried over to all hand bag designs and it has become common place for women to have many handbags, to meet the need of the occasion. It became fashionable for men to carry bags during the 1970’s though they were generally hobo style casual bags and even today, while it is not unusual to see a man with a messenger bag, hobo or some other form of tote, it is surely not common place.

         

                                                                                

~~ lalalalalala ~~

About Men's Shoes

Men may not define themselves by the shoes they wear, but their shoes still tell us something about them. The sporty guys will inevitably show up to everything wearing theirNike® running shoes, adidas® sneakers, or ASICS® tennis shoes. It's as if they're always ready to compete at a moment's notice - hey, you never know when a sporting event is going to pop up! Although, some sporty guys may dress up their look withPUMA® sneakers to bring the athleisure look to life. These guys combine athletic technology with a dress casual sneaker to give them an athletic chic look.

But men often have to wear dress casual shoes for the office environment. They experience comfort and style during their daily grind with shoes from ECCO® andRockport®. These guys want to be comfortable and look sharp. You'll see them wearing their traditional wingtips from Bostonian® or classic loafers from Florsheim® at the office and on special occasions.

Then, there are the men who take looking sharp to the next level. For them, it's all about men's designer shoes like Donald J Pliner®, Cole Haan®, Mark Nason®, Lacoste®,Kenneth Cole®, and Calvin Klein®. They know the right pair of men's shoes or oxfordscan add a modern and sophisticated look to traditional suits or designer jeans.

For the guys craving a less traditional look, Converse® sneakers add an artistic and retrotouch to the creative types' everyday look. Brands like Ed Hardy®, Vans®, and Diesel® also allow a guy's personal style to shine through his sneakers. Although, not all men are fortunate enough to wear the kind of shoes they want to work. Some men have to wear work-specific shoes. They might need steel toe work boots, slip resistant shoes, waterproof boots, and electrical hazard rated boots to ensure on-the-job safety.

But like all men, they just want to enjoy a relaxing weekend. You can probably find them in sandals, boat shoes, slippers, flip flops and fisherman shoes that allow their feet to relax and recoup from the week's work. That's what makes having a variety of shoes to choose from so nice. It doesn't matter what kind of guy you are or what things you enjoy doing - there are shoes to meet all your needs.

         

         

       

"Baju kurung"

                        

THE BAJU KURUNG

The Baju Kurung, or more specifically, the Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga, is the Pahang traditional Malay costume for women.

And in more "modern" times, we have the Baju Kebaya, more specifically the Baju Kebaya Turki (also known as Baju Riau-Pahang or Baju Belah), become another popular and favorite attire for ladies in Pahang.

Well, just go to any Malay house, open the cupboard of the lady in the house, and you can definitely find at least one Baju Kurung dress in the wardrobe, if not a full line of the traditional Malay women costume.

This is because even though some women prefer modern western attires, the Baju Kurung is still an elegant and sweet dress for women in Pahang and Malaysia.

And worn with matching shoes and handbag, well the lady will look... should I say... demure... charming and... with a well mannered poise -- ahh, a real lady.

POPULAR ATTIRE FOR ALL

That is why in Pahang and in fact in Malaysia, we will find not only the Malay women dorning the Baju Kurung, but other Malaysian races too, like the Chinese, Eurasians, Indians, Ibans and Kadazans.

They put on the Baju Kurung not only when attending formal and ceremonial occasions, but also for the office.Besides adding extra elegance, simple beauty and style to the wearer, the Baju Kurung, since it is loose fitting, is very comfortable to wear in the hot and humid weather of the equatorial climate.
Being a very loose fitting attire, even fat or pregnant ladies will look smart and elegant in the Baju Kurung.
So although it is the traditional Malay costume and appropriate wear and attire for traditional occasions like weddings, engagements and public functions, the Baju Kurung is also popular and worn daily by the masses for comfort.
More so to the Muslim women, the Baju Kurung also fits and conforms with the Islamic requirement to enclose the body (except the face and hands) and that clothes should not be tight and body hugging as to show the outlines of the wearer’s body.

BRIEF HISTORY OF BAJU KURUNG

The Baju Kurung for women, like the Baju Melayu for the men, is said to originate from the Malaysian state of Johore about 200 years ago and is said to be styled and fashioned by the late HRH Sultan Abu Bakar of Johore in 1866.
It was said that HRH fashioned and popularized the attire to reminisce and leave a legacy following the change of the Johore state capital from Teluk Belanga to Johor Bahru (new name for Bandar Tanjung Puteri).
This Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga for both men and women was popular during the Sultan’s reign as he regularly wore this style, and made it the official attire of the Johore Malays.