Liberty and Cameras

High Low Hem Shirt - Top Shop // Shorts - J. Crew 

I'm back and a rising senior in high school.  A year from now, I will be a rising freshman in college. And I'm terrified.  We've been college touring around the East Coast and the fact that I'm going to be a freshman in college is becoming all too real.  It probably seems silly to all of you, but if I had the option between being Wendy or a lost boy in Peter Pan, I would be a lost boy. To be honest, my biggest fear in life is becoming an adult and college is that one step closer to my biggest fear.  I think it's the instability that scares me. That lack of control.  But there are few things in life that you can't avoid, one of which is the future.  What I've realized is that, as much as I try to fight the future from happening, it will always happen.  With that realization, I am going to stay positive throughout my future.
Whatever happens.

These few photos and miniature outfit post are photos from my summer so far.  I've been to Illinois to visit Northwestern, DePaul, and Loyola, as well as New York to visit Barnard, NYU, Vassar, Fordham, and Sarah Lawrence.  All of which are wonderful schools and I'd be lucky to be accepted into any of them. Throughout the summer I'll be visiting Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts to check out the college sene around the East Coast.  While we were in New York we embraced our inner tourist, visited the Statue of Liberty and watched a couple musicals, Evita and Anything Goes.  I've been able to experiment and play around with my Holga cameras with my older sister, which has been super fun.  All in all, my summer is off to a great start.
How has your summer been?

love always,
Annika

Bras Basah Road

Shirt - Far East // Skirt - H&M // Boots - Doc Marten's

I am made for SAM.

The Singapore Art Museum is holding a new exhibition called Chimera.  It was SOOOO cool. The exhibit is opened until March 25 and I suggest, if you live in Singapore, to go visit. There is an assortment of works that use sound and video as well as works that are painted to look like photographs and much more.

If you're interested in finding out more about the exhibit click here.

I would also like to apologize for my lack of posts recently. I just haven't been in the best of moods, but why be sad when I can be happy right?

Also, I still have photos to share of London, but I'm not sure what to do with them....hmmmmmmm...only time will tell.

Anyway, I hope all of you are doing wonderfully with Prom season rolling around :)

love,

Annika

ps. CLAUDIAVESGAISAMAZINGSUPERAWESOMEHOT. also. she took these photos. she's quite the talented artists and photographer. not going to lie.

Poolside

Necklace, shirt, hat - Topshop // Skirt - H&M // Shoes - Prada // Bracelet - Cotton On

After the world tour - Morocco, Paris, Norway - we went back home to Singapore.  BUT, to my surprise, there was another holiday.  Who can complain, right?

Happy Chinese New Year!

This is the first year since freshmen year that I am actually with my family , and guess where we are...

The Four Seasons in the Maldives.  Just the sun, the sand, and the fish. It'll be a relaxing four day weekend by the pool sipping a delicious, ice cold virgin Margarita. 

We're actually going snorkeling later, so I'll be able to spot some sting rays, sharks, parrot fish, and other sea folk. Crossing my fingers!

If there are no fish, I might just laze away my day in the private serenity pool.  Boy do I love it here.  

Get ready for a bombardment of photos this week!

love,

Annika

Hej!

 For the past week I've been up in the Norwegian Mountains with the trolls in our family's hytte. Skiing, baking, reading, and attempts at making snowmen were regular activities, as well as spending time with my father's side of the family.  There was a party for my grandmother's 80th birthday in Bergen where I got to meet some extended family and got to see my very good cousins, uncles, and aunts.
We spent Christmas up in the hytte. I became quite the little fire bug, thanks to some very good camp skills I learned over the summer.  I even adopted the name 'Askeladden'!  My job was to build fires, help make s'mores (can never get enough of those) and hot dogs, and to burn wrapping paper on Christmas day.
These AMAZING Doc Marten's were a gift from my mother and father on Christmas and oh my gosh. They are fantastic.  There are also some tall, black, lace up ones that are waiting for me back home in Singapore. I will brave heat stroke and sweat to wear both of those bad boys in Singapore. Eeeeeeeek I'M SO EXCITED!  Doc Marten's will always be a trend that I support and love and will treasure forever and ever and ever :)
Right now, I shall go and eat my yummy sea bass for dinner and another post will be up in a few days. It is signed and sealed with a kiss.
I hope all your holidays have been merry,
Annika

Shirt - Zara

Skirt - Vintage

Boots - Doc Marten's

Bracelet - Hermes

Gobble gobble

Good morning KL! 

Yes sir. I'm a short five hour drive away from Singapore, across the Causeway and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Thanksgiving weekend. I've been swimming in the Shangri La Hotel pool, painting and watching Hayao Miyazaki films with my little sister the whole weekend.  My personal favorite would have to be Howl's Moving Castle, but the book is definitely better.

I hope all is well with all 404 of you!  Did you all have an amazing Thanksgiving with mouthwatering turkey and stuffing, buttery crescent rolls, mac & cheese, green beans, and jell-o? My family is having our feast on Sunday because we're out of town and I'm joining my friend, Alistair, on Saturday for his.  I'm going to bring a chocolate pie.  My absolute favorite desert.  

gobble gobble,

Annika

Necklace - J. Crew

Silk Shirt - Zara

Shorts - J.Crew

Skinny Belt - Abercrombie

Cuff - Cotton On

Heels - Macy's

I am...

Oh TeenVogue, you silly olde magazine you.

photos by Ayesha and Alexis

Good evening, sunshines. The Earth says, "Hello!"  I've been totally and completely busy for the first quarter of school and have very much been missing you all and blogging ):
But hey look at that! Outfit post!
I went shopping with my friends today - Ebony, Alexis, and Ayesha - and that was quite the time let me tell you right now.  We stopped by TWG Tea Place in Ion and then went to a bookstore and chilled there for an hour or so and read magazines and children's books.
School has been pretty decent.  I signed up for my interim and  guess who's going to London in February? ME! Annika. That's who. I'm already trying to decide what to wear. Any suggestions my loves? Alexis will be joining me in London and we are going to have a jolly good time old chap. Look out, London. Annika and Alexis are coming your way!

Cheerio,
Annika

Vest - Vintage

Crop Top - Vintage

Leopard Belt - J. Crew

Jeans - Vintage

Sparkle

Better pictures with better light will come soon. The light and sunshine has not been quite what it normally is, but I promise. Better pictures soon.  

And I'll be out of my backyard and on the sweet, sweet sand in no time :)

thanks for the patience,

Annika

Tank - Gap Body

Sweater - J. Crew

Tulip Skirt - J. Crew

Skinny Belt - Abercrombie

Cat Heels - Miu Miu

Haji Lane

I am fully aware that my outfit is kind of out there and I'm not wearing makeup, so don't be too brutal.  I just really love this hat :)

The beautiful Kiran :)

photos by Kiran 

I went shooooppppiiinnngggg!

After much talk of amazing, vintage shopping and quirky styles at Haji Lane, my friend, Kiran, and I decided it was time to investigate. We spent two hours and thirty minutes shop-hopping down a 100 meter long street.  We touched the fabric, feeling the soft fabric between our fingers.  Our eyes flickered from one sequined skirt to another, watching the light dance.  But we could barely contain ourselves when we saw these beautiful babies and Miu Miu shoes in a store window.  Naturally, I couldn't walk away without buying them.  Kiran walked away with these fantastic blue shoes with a pink flower print.  They're really, really cute.

Quite the Saturday.  How's your weekend?

zoooom,

Annika

Hat - Ion

Denim Shirt - J. Crew

Skirt - Zara

Evelyne Bag - Hermes

Exhibit A

I'M A PAINTING!!!

(jacket/shorts - J. Crew.  shirt - J. Crew.   clubmasters - Ray-Ban.   skinny belt - Abercrombie.   flats - J. Crew)

Happy belated Mother's Day!
Yesterday was quite amusing.  My mother decided to go to the ArtScience Museum to see the Van Gogh and the sunken ship exhibits.  It was actually REALLY cool.  I've never been a fan of Van Gogh, he's just not my cup of tea, but I didn't mind him in this exhibit.  They didn't have any of his paintings in front of you in this museum, instead they had projectors that blew up paintings, pictures of his life, and letters to be massive on the walls.  There was very calming music playing in the background which just added to the atmosphere and made you feel like you were in the paintings.  My little sister was jumping from each wall to pretend she was rowing a boat or sitting in a chair.
The sunken ship exhibit was just chock full of artifacts from a sunken ship: pottery, plates, games, dice, gold, you name it and they had it (barnacles included).  But the BEST part was there were these stampers and it would stamp pictures of sea monsters and dancers and fish onto paper.  In my opinion, that was the best thing all day.
I am a fan of the stamps.  Who wouldn't be? Don't judge me! D:
We finished the day of with french fries and hamburgers from Kraze Burgers. Mmmmm yum!  So, all in all, it was a great day! Happy Mother's Day, Mommy!  I hope you had a good day, too.
Let me know how your Mother's Day's went.

kisses,
Annika

PS. I was featured on The Honey Street.  Go check it out! And thank you for the feature The Honey Street.

Oh say can you see...

photos by Isabella Speciale

Well, hello there! Long time no see, huh?
Weeeellllll, I've got quite a bit to post.  QUITE A BIT!
And in fact, I've got a prom post coming your way soon.  Be excited. Be VERY, VERY excited. Because, oh my gosh, have I got the dress and shoes and accessories to show you all.  It is mind blowing. Mind blowing I tell you!
I've got quite a bit of homework to do, but expect a post soon.
Annika is back in the game :)

love,
Annika

Vest - Mitsukoshi

Shirt - American Eagle

Shorts - Far East

By the way, if you are interested. My sister has a really good blog!  If you're looking for a good read, go there! I will put a link below in this post and one in the side bar.

Enjoy!

Pages and Stardust

Barn sour

hehe.

photos by Laken Sylvander

Wink ;)  Goodmorning! I am on a roll! Actually doing what I say I'll do!

Yesterday, Laken and Ebony came over.  They are both in the same photography class and needed to take pictures.  So, what better time to take pictures for this blog?  Multi tasking.  We ended up in an abandoned house (now a car park) near to where I live.  They were both scaredy cats when we went to explore it, because there were a bunch of stains on the walls and chains, but I thought it was too cool.  There's something about old houses that just intrigues me, I think it's the thought that somebody once lived in them.  Thinking about what they did in each room. Thinking about who they were, where they were from.  It's for the same reason I love vintage clothes, I mean sure they are cute.  Can't deny that, but it's fun to put stories to the clothes.

Yes. Now I need to finish my homework, and get some Student Council work done. Fare the well and have a greaaaatt weekend :)

they're grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-ate,

Annika

Shirt - Anchor Point

Riding Pants - Zara

Studded Bracelet  - Hermes

Boots - Zara

(please ignore the fact that my outfit is almost completely Zara, that was not intended and I'm sorry D:)