Alliv Samson

Co-founder and COO Notable PDF & Publisher XYNZ Magazine I write on Medium @allivsamson Auckland and San Francisco

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Sydney April 2014

Back in Sydney for a quick appearance at MB Fashion Week Australia and vacation (mother's day treat) with my mama. Sydney is definitely one of my favourite cities in the world. 

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Hong Kong March 2014

My quick 3-day vacation at Hong Kong. Stayed at the beautiful Langham Hotel. Explored Kowloon and the art galleries.

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Philippines January 2014

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Holidays Wishlist: Gold

1. Sass and Bide Make a Reservation Dress

2. Everything from the M.A.C. Holiday 2013 collections: Divine Night and Stroke of Midnight Collections. Top list: Gilded Night Eye Shadow, Fierce Entrance Nail Lacquer, Divine Night Private Party Lipstick, Stroke of Mignight: Smokie, Stroke of Midnight: Lip Bag Nude, Stroke of Midnight Brush Kit: Essentials, Stroke of Midnight Brush Kit: Smoky Eye

3. Deadly Ponies Mr Mini Chain Mail Ostrich

4. Lots of the Typo Pineapple Jar

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Rotorua, Matamata, and Queenstown

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Little Sister's Ball Gowns by Sherri Hill

UPDATE: An hour after posting, I found out Alberllie won Best Dressed! (proud sis here)

I am in love with Sherri Hill gowns. I wish I have an occassion to wear one, but oh well. 

For sister's ball this year she's wearing the Sherri Hill 1104 gown. Hair by Toni&Guy High Street and makeup by M.A.C Cosmetics Britomart. Swarovski earrings and Forever New clutch.

And her last year's ball gown, also by Sherri Hill. Make-up by Natalie Dent.

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BOOHOO.COM FESTIVAL CHALLENGE

In preparation for summer, Boohoo.com sent me a Festival Challenge DIY kit which includes a maxi dress and some crafty materials. So the challenge is to customise a festival outfit. 

The final product...

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Alliv Glassons Varsity Tee (GIF)

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Forever New Monochromania

I have a Forever New addiction.

Over the weekend, I organized my closet and noticed that 60 per cent of the clothes that I currently have are from Forever New... and don't get me started on the shoes, bags, and accessories. Seriously, my mum visits and buys a Forever New item(s) almost everyday (I think she's worse than I am, lol). 

I'm not exaggerating. Ask the sales ladies at Westfield St Lukes. The crazy mother and daughter shoppers? That's us.

The Monochromania collection features fashionable yet classic monochrome pieces that will be perfect for the Winter season. And *ahem* since I am obsessed with black and white, I think this is my favourite FN collection thus far. At the moment, I almost have half of the items from the collection. 

Why the obsession? I love Forever New because it caters to my feminine side, it's fashionable, timeless, good quality and affordable. Not to mention that teenagers, young adults and even mums can effortlessly wear a Forever New item. 

So last week, Forever New asked me for my favourite piece from the collection, and I managed to get my hands on it before it was in store! It was a difficult decision. In the end, I chose the Angie boyfriend blazer. Thank you so much, Forever New! 

Here are some pics from the shoot yesterday, the official Forever New promotional photos, as well as my top picks for the Monochromania collection.

What I am wearing: Autumn Velvet Pleated Tank Dress $79.99AUD, Heidi Felt Hat $39.99AUD, Angie Boyfriend Blazer $129.99AUD

My top picks:

Get them on link.

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Typeface Memory Game

For everyone who wishes to enhance their skills at recognizing typefaces in a playful manner. A typeface memory game. With twenty-five pairs of cards, each presenting a different type family, this is a very stylish and interesting typographic concentration game. The kit includes a typographical glossary with the main terms used in typography as well as a text about the evolution of type design, locating in history each one of the fonts used in the game. Get it here.

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I want!