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Barrister's wig, DIY friendship bracelet, filial piety, Happy Mother's Day, love, macrame bracelet, Paperchase
Here in the UK, Mother’s Day has come and gone. I am however, from Malaysia and Mother’s Day is on the 13th of May 2012! Fortunately I didn’t forget and got a Mother’s Day card for my mum. I’d make my own but…I’m going to spare my mum my horrendous card-making ‘creativity’. I’m quite sure she’s chucked my old ones away and kept the beautiful ones I get for her from Paperchase š
I do like sending something personalised to her, the last one being a Polaroid picture I took with a placard saying: “I LOVE YOU MUMMY!” This time however, I have been on a DIY frenzy (clothes, nails, jewellery) so I decided to make her a friendship bracelet! (With whatever little ingredients I had)
I don’t know if she’s had a friendship bracelet given to her and even though my relationship with her isn’t as tight as other relationships I still think she’s the best mother I could ever have and I love her loads! Besides, lately she’s been trying to copy my style (hmph!) so I hope this will make her happy! š
I chose:
- Maroon string to represent love and filial piety
- Silver balls to represent abundance spiritually and physically
- Star charm because my mum’s a shining star in my eyes
I gave the bracelet a lobster clasp because if my mum does decide to wear it, I know she’d get frustrated at having to tie up loose ends! I hope she likes it, but even if she doesn’t…it’s the thought that counts, right? š
Edit: Mum let me know today she did receive the card and was very delighted as it was a nice surprise! She said the bracelet was “pretty and professional looking” so that’s a good sign. Mum never lies. Hahaha!
Happy Mother’s Day to all celebrating!
Okay so you thought I was going to end it there?? In my previous post on What To Wear A To A Festival, I also mentioned about barrister’s wigs! Why? Because I had to wear them for my advocacy exams (I’m in Bar School). I also mentioned that my dad was getting overly excited at this piece of news that he was persistent in asking me to take a picture donning the barrister outfit.
Sigh.
So I did my best on Thursday, and ‘ninja-ed’ it with the help of a good friend (who appeared before my exam and clicked away). I’ve covered my eyes because I’m shy, but I left my smile on to show that it IS a real picture, y’know – proof that it’s me, Peaches. Hahaha! š
So…
Don’t laugh.
Peaches ‘ninja-ing’ it before her Examination-in-Chief advocacy exam!
I’m a petite 5’2″ so that gown was practically falling off me! If you notice carefully, the right shoulder of the gown is slipping off! The wig wasn’t too uncomfortable to wear, but I remembered to fasten a hairclip just in case it falls. It happened to one of my bar mates and her witness standing in the witness box laughed. Whoopsies!
My exam went alright hopefully, and my witness (who is an actor) wasn’t being too difficult. I’ll be donning this outfit again this coming Tuesday for my Cross-Examination exam, wish me luck!!
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Jessa Belle said:
Oh it came out so darling! How could she have not been thrilled?
Love & Lollies… Jessa
Caked Vintage Blog
Peaches said:
Thanks Jessa! I’m glad my mum liked it š
Stephanie / FAIIINT said:
I love Paperchase, I could spend so much money in there on cute stationary it’s unreal! The bracelet is beautiful, you did an amazing job & it’s such a thoughtful gift, love the lobster clasp addition too, I’m exactly the same with tying things up! Heh!
Good luck for your exam too! š
Peaches said:
I KNOW!! Paperchase has such amazing stuff, I spend a big deal of time in there because it’s hard to not get everything! Thanks! My mum would definitely be fretting about tying a bracelet up – so lobster clasp is the way to go! š Thanks for the luck!!
juliet said:
I love the card you’ve chosen and the bracelet is gorgeous. Good work! You’re so creative and talented!
The wig is so cool! You look so cute in the whole outfit, even though it is a tad too big š
-Juliet x
Peaches said:
Thanks Juliet! Paperchase weren’t selling anymore Mother’s Day cards as it’s over, so I’m glad I managed to find a different one. Hahhaa thanks, that gown was definitely too big for me!! It kept falling off me…not a good look!
Taipei Style said:
It’s a lovely bracelet, good luck with your exams! š
http://taipeistyle.blogspot.com
Peaches said:
Thanks Gemma! š
camo meets couture said:
You have such a great blog dear, just spent the past 10 minutes browsing through all your posts. That barristers wig looks cute on you.
~xx http://camomeetscouture.blogspot.com/
Peaches said:
Thanks for dropping by Jenee and popping a comment too, we love new readers! š
Annie Belle said:
Wow, you actually look damn good in that wig and those robes!
Love the bracelet too!
Peaches said:
Aww thanks Annie! š
Kirsten said:
Ohh love the bracelet you made for you mom! Looks so nice. Glad that your exam went well! Good luck with the other one š XX Kirsten
Peaches said:
Thanks Kirsten, my mum liked it too so that’s good š Hopefully tomorrow’s exam goes ok! xx
Annie said:
Love the DIY bracelets – so cute!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Peaches said:
Thanks Annie! š
mariafelicia said:
nice..i want it..
take a look at my blog we can follow each other if you want
kisses
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Peaches said:
Thanks for dropping by and giving a lovely comment Maria! š
Hogger & Co. (@hoggerandco) said:
BWHAAHAHAA, you were rockin’ that wig, girl! You’ll need to update the entire look to align more with Minty & Peaches stylez…perhaps a tailored gown? You look so pro, though, it’s awesome. Good luck on the cross-examination!! Also, what a darling bracelet for Mom, awww…very cute.
Peaches said:
Hahahha Smita all the Bar students had to share 2 gowns and 2 wigs! Obviously nothing was going to fit me!! :p Thanks, I’m getting all nervous for tomorrow eek! My mum liked her bracelet so I’m happy! (Luckily it arrived on time too!) š
Jen @ A Touch of Lovely said:
Love it, Peaches!!! So glad you got a little ninja in to show us your barrister style! Too funny that you all have to share. I agree with Smita, next time you’ll have to add a belt or something to make it your own– since I’m sure they are all for that kind of thing š
Love the bracelet for your momma!
Peaches said:
Hahaha thanks Jen! Not too sure if I will be allowed to wear a belt (I’d be wearing it like an obi-style one) as I’ll be marked down – this actually happens in the real exam! Thanks!! My mum loved it so I’m happy š
Allison said:
I love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
And thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! Would you like to follow each other?
š
Allison @ afashionfiles.blogspot.com
Peaches said:
You’re welcome Allison! We’d love to follow you too š
Not Just A Pretty Dress said:
I didn’t know Paperchase, so thank you for the introduction! The bracelet was a lovely present and you made it even more special with the personalisation…I’m glad that the exam went well…you look very stylish even with a wig!
Peaches said:
Paperchase is an amazing place – so many fun things in there!! My mum was happy so I’m glad š Thanks, the wig hardly makes anyone look stylish hahaa! š
Iliyana Licheva (@GlamorousGirl_B) said:
cute!!!
http://glamourgirl-bg.blogspot.com/
Peaches said:
Thanks Iliyana!
Jenna said:
such a sweet gift! i would love one too haha
http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/
Peaches said:
Thanks Jenna! Hahaha my mum’s lucky! š
styleonthecouch said:
I might have missed it but good luck! Cute bracelet diy – I never see myself as diy creative but this is something I am sure even I could do.
http://www.styleonthecouch.com
Peaches said:
Thanks! I have 2 exams next week, so the luck will still go on š It’s a very easy DIY, any my mum loved it! š
jing said:
hey any tutorial on the bracelet? š thanks