Gong Xi Fa Cai! Another year has passed. And this year, its the Horse year! Well, Chinese New Year is the occasion we embrace our tradition. Yes, we spend our first Chinese New Year night together at home to Shou ye "守夜", which means night vigil. I was told that it represents togetherness. Chinese has so many sayings and traditions which were lost along the way. And when it comes to us, its history. One of the traditions, which I would love to follow which is wearing Cheongsam. Cheongsam goes a long way back, which relates a lot on our chinese culture. Many years back, many chinese women will dress in cheongsam everyday.
Did you know?
"The original qipao was wide and loose. It covered most of the woman's body, revealing only the head, hands, and the tips of the toes. The baggy nature of the clothing also served to conceal the figure of the wearer regardless of age. With time, though, the qipao were tailored to become more form fitting and revealing."
However, when everyone is westernised, we prefer modern clothings than cheongsam. To be honest, not many ladies can fit into a body-hugging one-piece cheongsam. They find it too old fashion or too uncomfortable. In contrary, I'm in love with cheongsam and it does accentuate my figure. It exudes the classy feel and the demure woman in me. I didn't know Cheongsam can be fashionable! As the world is getting more creative and stylish, Cheongsam has evolved as well. My love for cheongsam has grown tremendously.
"I'm a cheongsam lover! I always find myself buying cheongsams irregardless if its for Chinese New Year or daily wear." I was wearing 3 cheongsams during this period of Chinese New Year. To many choices in my wardrobe! :)
Aquamarine feel. I love the details. You can see the paisley prints. It's in trend now.
This cheongsam goes well with a slim belt. After mix and match, I finally found myself matching with a sea green belt. Its from Lark and peony. I am a big fan of them. Although, I love their trendy prints. Anything with big flowers, doesn't go well. It kinda "auntie" for me.
Yokihi in Crimson Cubes
This is my favourite cheongsam dress. This piece is definitely a keeper! I'm not joking. It's the dress that I would love to wear it almost everyday! It just so pretty in red cubes prints! Nice fit. I call this rare encounter. Also from Lark and peony!
An evening waltz serenade
Comes with a beautiful belt. I managed to purchase this cheongsam, as most of their cheongsams sell out real fast. I didn't manage to secure most of their pretty pieces as I was always tied up with kids and missed the launch time. Quite disappointed. However, I was looking forward to their backorder of those popular pieces. So gonna get them. This unique piece is from ourbitsyprints. I purchased the last pc of Size M and had it tailored to my size. At least I secured this unique embiodery pc that comes with a custom-made batik belt, from my experience, most of their cheongsams don't come with a belt.
Watch for another post on my other favourite prints as well.
Ah tas mummy
