Reasons Why I love Getting Older (Happy Birthday to Me)

I know it is weird to say that the more I am getting older, the more I love my life.  Though, I have been concerning about my face more than before (you know what I mean, the beginning of anti-aging product), I really love living my life right now. Maybe, I wasn't be able to be myself or do what I loved when I was younger, that is one of the reasons why gambling with my blogging career has been my everything. Sweats and tears, everything has happened along the journey. Working part-time as a fashion marketeer, I have been enjoying and appreciating every single bit of what is going on. I am sad that my one and only dog cannot celebrate my birthday because he is somewhere in the heaven right now...However, life goes on, right? Looking in the past not just how much I have dedicated to The Equinox Fashion Blog, family, relationship, career, everything has made me stronger. 

Reasons to Embrace Your Imperfection

Body confidence is the key in our lives. No matter if we big or small, we can still rock the body. The reason why I say this because I used to be the person who didn't have a confidence in myself...literally at all. I tried not to look at others because I didn't want them to look back at me. I tried to hide my face, though there was nothing wrong with it. It felt like I wasn't beautiful like everyone else. That's the reason why I decided to start The Equinox Fashion Blog actually. I kinda want to escape from the reality and say whatever want in this blogosphere. I hate my highschool life because I was popular, then I was hated. Others compared myself to the popular friend of mine, and I was just a shadow. However, it has made me realized such superficial-minded of people is ridiculous, and that's how my individual attitude has started to become stronger. 

How Not To Feel Overwhelmed by Social Media

Again and again, that I am feeling overwhelmed by the social media. Have you ever felt like this before? The moment when you feel what is the point of staying presence on Instagram, selecting the best photo to upload, checking the numbers of followers, and feeling down when those figures are not going up, even someone has decided to disconnect with you for some reasons. No offence, and nothing personal, I think it is just one of those days when I (or we) are feeling crushed by the power of the online game. It would be a lie to say that I feel happy all the time when I use Instagram, but sometimes I don't feel that way. Occasionally, I have to force myself to post something online, no matter how shitty I feel. I LOVE social media, and I appreciate everything that has happened to my life. However, I need to step back a little bit in order to give a space for myself to breath. For those who feel the same way, here are the tips I have found effective for me. At least, they have uplifted my spirit, and I can take the weight out of the shoulders.

Coachella Outfit

I am so jealous of those who can make it this year because it has always been a dream of mine to go to the music festival like that. Well, in fact, there are so many music events I would die to go such as Tomorrowland and Ultra. I love electronica music, so to be able to have fun at a live music festival like that would be the ultimate dream of my life. I have seen a lot of bloggers, fashion influencers, and celebrities who are currently raving at Coachella, and I am in LOVE with their looks. Recently read The Blond Salad, her Coachella outfit's just too pretty! As well as, Aimee from Song of Style, both of her outfits are so d*** pretty! If I could go, what would I wear? I would literally wear something casual, yet still in my style.

What to Invest in Your Blog?

Blogging is a good investment, depending on what we are investing in. Clothes, designer brands, camera, etc I believe we, as bloggers, have the similar perspective towards these items. However, not every clothe we wear worth our spending, nor every camera model gives us the same satisfaction. It is all depending on 'what we need' And 'if that item is worth our savings' Not sure if what you are going to buy is the right choice? My experience maybe able to help. 

Fashion Jobs (How Each Position Works?)

With 4 years experience in a fashion industry, my life is not just about being a Bangkok based Thai fashion blogger, or Manchester blogger (though I really want to make money 24/7 from it!) I have had other experiences related to the fashion industry too. Thanks to those days because it made me realize how much I hate the office job, and I am not looking forward to any types of dull laptop moment in the future. We are so lucky to have the social media which is one of my interesting fields, and I wouldn't mind working around the platforms, and the social marketing strategies. I have received several questions regarding what I did in the past and what kind of fashion jobs I did? Here I just can't wait to share my previous experience with you. Yet, if you have LinkedIn, please stay connected!

Dream or Stable Career?

First of all, I need your help/advice/opinion about the decision I am going to make next week. I know it is not that easy to choose either dream or stable career, which both are very important in our lives. Sometimes, we wish we could do both..or had someone make a decision for us, however, the only person who can make the best out of it is ourselves. We only live once, so why not pursuing the dream to the fullest? Yet, having a stable career path has always been the goal for everyone. Here is my case, and I need your opinion to help me think thoroughly about what I am going to do. 

How To Protect Yourself on Social Media

I am not an expert in an online security, but I do aware of its danger, especially for a blogger like us who are in the need of using a social platform such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. It is not our problem to deal with this issue because obviously we have done nothing to harass others, or involved in risky activities. Yet, 'you will never know' what others are thinking. Behind, the online world is another story. Social media can be real, or fake, we know the purposes of using it, but we don't know what is the reason behind other accounts. I have heard cases when bloggers got hacked by someone they didn't not even know. It sounds like nobody's business, but it is still important to protect our privacy online too. Here are 6 methods I have been applied to my own social media. 

3 Useful Decisions that will Help Us Stay Motivated Throughout 2016

It is not about 'New Year, New Me' It is all about 'New Year, Same Person with a Different Determination' There's no point thinking about we should have done this/that in a previous year because 2016 has just begun, and we have the new 365 days to accomplish our goals. Though there were a lot of things happening in my (Manchester based) fashion blogging career such as working alongside with Adidas Neo, attending DvF fashion show, etc, it has to be continued and improved. When we really want something to happen, we just can't stop working on it, can we? We have to keep it going in order to pursue our dreams. Though it is not that easy to get what we want, here are three useful and practical decisions that will help us stay motivated throughout this new year. 

We All Have That 'Lost' Moment

if only we could be a kid again..Life is not that easy when we are in the age of 20 something. It is the time to think about life, future, relationship, business, etc. It sounded fun when we were in a high school, but it isn't in the reality. I am at the age of 20s, and I have worked my ass off just to follow my dreams, though, there are a lot of obstacles to overcome. That is the choice I have made, the day I quit a full-time job and become a freelance writer and blogger at The Equinox Fashion until nowadays. Life is not a perfect concrete picture hanging on the wall. I would say that life is a roller coaster. We have up-and-down experiences, and it is normal. However, getting lost sometimes can be a good thing to realize our thoughts and feelings also. 

I Have Nothing to Wear #OOTD

"I have nothing to wear" Cliche quote yet still happens in our daily lives including myself. Sometimes, I really do not know what to wear, though there are a lot of pieces compiled in my wardrobes. I think it is not like we have nothing to wear, but in fact, we have worn the same things over and over, therefore, we just simply don't know what is the new look anymore. That is how I feel towards my clothes since I have just been recycling everything again and again. However, it is not that bad to wear the same things because accessories can absolutely change the style of each #ootd look. Whenever, I feel lacking the motivation in styling, hat and faux fur jacket always be my favourite on-the-go items. 

How To Not Feel Awkward at Fashion Event

Feeling nervous when attending a fashion event or blogger event alone? ME TOO! Though others may think that fashion bloggers do look so confident in the photos on Instagram, I am one of them who feels nervous when I go to the event every time. However, practice makes perfection, from the awkwardness to a better state of mind, here is how to not feel awkward at the fashion event, based on my experience. 

Event: ARK Clothing x Motel Rocks #YULEBELIEVE Blogger Party in Manchester

Christmas is coming up, and nothing is better than getting together with the people we love, isn't it? It is not only the festive season when we celebrate with our families only, bur there are a lot of blogger x'mas party occurring also. Santa must came early this year! Because last week, The Equinox Fashion was invited to #YULEBELIEVE Ark Clothing x Motel Rocks blogger party. 

Why I Love Writing Motivational Posts, Though I Called Myself 'Fashion Blogger'

I LOVE WRITING MOTIVATION POSTS, AND I ALSO LOVE WRITING HOW THE REALITY OF FASHION INDUSTRY IS. I called myself as a 'fashion blogger' based in Manchester, but I don't know if you notice that I have started to use the word 'personal style blogger' for a while. I have realized that I only publish my #ootd with the contents about life and inspiring stuff...I love motivating other people, and I am not scared of being judged about what I have written. There always be people who agree and disagree, but hey this blogosphere is mine, and what's the point of being like others? I have found my voice, and I am happy every time when people say "you have inspired me a lot, Gail"

Luxury Blow Dry by Show Beauty, House of Fraser Manchester

My hair is thick and naturally wavy (I got it from my mama dad), though I have been asked 'where I get my hair done' all the time. The Equinox Fashion was invited to a complimentary blow dry by Show Beauty at House of Fraser, Manchester last week. Some of you may have seen my mermaid hairdo (as called by my friends) on the Instagram a week ago, and I couldn't be happier with the result! I am a type of person who 'go with the flow' in every aspect of life including hair & makeup. I rarely put the cosmetic on my face, nor do anything with the hairstyle. However, I wouldn't mind to have someone elevate my look to be more feminine. Want to achieve the 'Luxe Volumised Sleek Hair' like mine? Here's how we can get the look by Show Beauty.

Event: Treatment Night with Harvey Nichols, Manchester

As the campaign called "Art of Scent" Not surprise if I had to prepare my nose for a lot of fragrances, and yes, I did inhale more than 10 scents (where's a coffee bean!? lol) Not only trying the perfumes, but Harvey Nichols Manchester also prepared me with some other treatments I could try including Jo Malone's hand massage, and manicure which I am obsessed with a range of colours! It was a big treatment night with Harvey Nichols, and I couldn't be more happier. 

NudoSushiBox Press Dinner

I was invited to NudoSushiBox press dinner with Echo PR a few weeks ago. As it says 'sushi box', my dinner for the night was a full set of sushi boxes included the Japanese dessert, Matcha (抹茶) pudding. I have been invited to several press dinners and restaurant reviews, but I can say that dinner at NudoShushiBox was one of the nights that I knew exactly everything I was eating. Since I lived in Asia, and Bangkok, Thailand is my hometown, Thai and Japanese foods were the most familiar dishes I had all the time. In fact, I have always wanted to taste the Asian sensation in the UK, however, there are a lot of restaurants that made me say WTF with their so-called authentic foods. Living in Manchester, I have received a lot of curiosities from my friends if I could taste that Nippon taste on my tongue. 

The Happiness of Rewarding Yourself

Some may reward themselves once in a while, depending on the special event, or big achievement. However, some people also give themselves a treat whenever they feel like to, and one of those people is 'me' I have read a lot of self-improvement, and positive thinking books a lot, and most of them recommend to reward ourselves as many times as we want because our brains will remember that feeling of 'happiness' As it is said ''whatever we think, we achieve" So, the more we feel happy, the more happiness will bring to our lives. Personally, we don't need to celebrate just for the massively successful occasion, because we can also appreciate the little things too. As for myself, I have been informed about the custom product, which I have always wanted to put 'The Equinox Fashion' in the design. So, I may reward myself with my custom made tablet. 

What to Prepare for Master Degree Abroad

It is a big deal when deciding whether you want to do the M.A. Course or not since this is the whole new level of difficulty. It is the intense course, especially in the UK when it only takes a year to accomplish. It is a trend in my country that people want to further their education abroad, particularly, United Kingdom is one of the popular options. Why? Because studying in this country only takes a year to graduate, also, the tuition fee is not that expensive, compared to the two years in the United States or some other countries. However, studying a Master Degree abroad is not that easy, when there are so many things you have to consider before making a decision, also after starting the semester.

Exclusive MCR Student Night Out with Manchester Arndale & Echo PR

The 2nd MCR student night out was completely different from the one I participated a year ago. In 2014, I joined this night out because I was the M.A. student who was gifted a voucher to buy the products of my choices, however, this time was the whole new level of experience when I was the blogger who exclusively offered a tour by Manchester Arndale, and Manchester's business improvement district, the Heart of Manchester BID. Echo PR was the representative who took me and other girls from Manchester Arndale, to Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, and House of Fraser. The four hours of this tour were totally worth it. We all had a chance to get insight trend reports from Warehouse and Oasis, pampered by The Braid Bar, Makeover by a wide variety of cosmetic brands such as Bobbi Brown. Wanna know what it's like to work with PR? Let's find out.