travelling

''When you travel, you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly, and you begin to be more accessible to others. You accept any small favor from the gods with great delight, as if it were an episode you would remember for the rest of your life.''
- paulo coelho, the pilgrimage.

so very true. this morning i was doing some reading and it led me to think about my trip last month. it seems like it happened a long time ago. i always find it amazing how receptive we are when we travel, whatever that is presented in our way, we accept it with delight like that of an innocent child. and magically with this openness, most beautiful of things unfold. day after day. this existence has indeed and in fact, many gifts for us. all we have to do, is to be ready and willing to make ourselves available for them. that might mean the willingness to drop the concept of thinking that we always know what is good for us. instead be open to the seemingly frightening unknown. we may think we know what is good for us, but the universe knows what is BEST for us.

this had proven to be a fact from each of my journeys. when i am open, the multitude of kindness and help i received to get to my goal, is inconceivable. it is as if, yes, ''all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.'' the birds, the butterflies, the trees whispering to each other, the moving clouds, everything and everyone i meet. the silent force is strong yet it is effortless. you are left with nothing but a quiet wonderment at how easy everything falls into the right place at the right time, just for you. even better than what you originally wished for. magic.

and its from this that i find courage and strength to face the unknown presented to me in my daily life. travelling or not travelling, the same opening up to existence. and the same magic pervades. forever in gratitude.

i love this photo of the tibetan lady selling accessories along the streets in dharamsala. she looks so cool with her mop, propped up against the tree.

Kyurii: what i wear today!

hello girls! i did it! despite the cold cold winter, i managed to layer up all the various (not so thick) items from this week and feel warm in them! as i mentioned earlier that i was so desperate to wear the new items, and i realised when you are desperate enough, things usually happen. haha.. but guess what i was wearing altogether 5 layers. can you feel the wind in the photo? its strong. my hair was all over my face! haha.... i needed that 5 layers.
layer 1: the basic purple tank top
layer 2: an old basic round neck long sleeve tee
layer 3: the new bohemian flowing blouse
layer 4: this checked cardigan (see below) which is sold out i think. i cant find it online. i wore it unbuttoned over the white blouse. final layer: this lovely volumy checked wide sleeves button front jacket. please note that the sleeves could be rolled up. i forgot to show it in the photos below. and its good for a medium sized lady.


oops there is a sixth layer actually!!! the black textured scarf! haha so very crucial in keeping my neck warm. its available at FirstDay only. ok goodnite girls. i am tired... sweet dreams to all.

Kyurii NEW IN at FirstDay only!

hello hello! please drop by FirstDay after work or this weekend to take a look at our only at FirstDay items! we just updated our rack there! we are not selling these items online. check out the textured skinny, i really love it! and also of coz, you have to try out that fringey blazer. the second i saw it, i had to get it! i really hope you like it too. its trendy yet not too loud for those who would like to wear it for work! oh also this studded lace sleeve jacket, i love! i am sure you can see a lot of texturing in trophy jackets this season. sequin with leather, lace lined with velvet, denim with leather, many many different clashes. looks great with a pair of skinny and a little sling bag with ankle boots! i like!
check out other trophy jackets from topshop and get more inspiration!

OK girls! you have a fantastic weekend ahead! if you are in town, dont forget to drop by. hahaa... take care!

we love flinging fringe!

good morning everyone! i am having problem trying to get out of bed lately. haha... its so cold and my bed feels so warm. and i am having trouble trying to locate my thick jackets. and i realized that for the past few years, the winters in hk had not been cold and therefore, i stopped buying the thick stuff. i duno what happened, these few days its just freezing. i really want to wear this week's new items out today but i have to see how i can layer them to make myself feel warm in them.
i really like the fringey stuff! haha thats why i got 3 fringey items in this week. haha.. but in different colours and cuts. check these out from style.com. the shades of mauve, violets, pale pink go so well with different shades of grey. love it! this pants is quite cool yeah!
p.s. we have revised the files on the website so that you can see the entire enlarged pixs. sorry for any inconvenience caused. i am still encountering some tiny problems on my new hard drive. i hope everything will be smooth sailing really soon. thank you.

Kyurii item update - new colour!

hey girls, i heard from leekeng that the black one is sold out, we originally planned to sell the grey version exclusively at FirstDay, but maybe we will also sell them online. please look out for them soon!

more close ups from the new items!

i really like this 1112-009 bolero jacket becos of the cutting and also the material, its feel soft but it has a shape to it when you wear it. also becos you have the choice to wear it with or without the embellishments. 1110-009 glittery dress i think this would make a cute little xmas party dress!
dont miss this 1104-009 leather jacket.

we love biker jackets!

hi girls, there is more light today so i reshot some of the items to show you some close ups. texture is essential this winter, and the jackets are of such good quality, i feel i have to do justice to them all. here we go! check out the biker jackets on the runway at style.com. i love this look by balmain. please try it with this lace biker and make a shoulder statement with it! oh we also found some lace jackets on high street, check this one out at www.topshop.com but we prefer our tough bikey one with a touch of femininity! see it in detail here!

Kyurii This Week New Arrivals!

good morning girls! we finally got them out after quite a bit of obstacles. we really hope you enjoy the new items! this lace biker goes well too, wear it zipped up with a pencil skirt for work. i quite like this look with a little clutch bag in hand and a carrier handbag to hold the rest of the stuff.
its still about the shoulders, girls! this puff shoulder checked blouse also goes well with a pair of sleek skinny jeans. faded blue to keep it casual, black to dress it up a little.
leather bomber a must in winter (or when you go overseas). its the safest way to look trendy. haha...
i like fringey cardigans and jumpers this winter. they are so soft and confortable (but a bit too thin for the 12 degree over here now in hk!) but i think they would be perfect for you in singapore. layer this light weight jumper over a simple racer back tank top and complete with skinny jeans.
hey girls, leekeng just told me this black stripe top is sold out. we do have the grey version, i need to do up the layout and upload it later! please stayed tuned.
i love this blazer! smart and sleek. imagine it over a old secondhand tee with a pair of worn out jeans and a cute little vintage sling bag and ankle boots. i love this look, somehow reminds me of a 'bricklane' (vintage market in london) look. of coz, on a workday, you can easily dress it up.
i like the flowing blouse a lot too. haha i like anything that is white and a little bohemian folk feeling. they simply look great under vests, jackets, cardigans and with faded skinnies. you have to get this one! haha this is only my personal opinion. : P
yeah one more fringey cardigan! i like! oversized and slouchy, perfect for lengthening the silhouette! i think it looks great over the flower tee (launched earlier) which i worn here. i like it over skinny jeans. look simple without looking plain! love it!
alright! enjoy girls! now i have to get back to some more shooting while there is some sun. it is sooooooo cold here lately. i am wearing like 3 layers now plus a scarf round my neck. oh dear i am shivering at the mere thought of getting in and out of the clothes for the shoot. haha...
anyhow. you guys have a lovely day ahead! love you!

KYURII 09NOV A preview!

after the delay, here is a sneak preview! with winter here, we decide to tone down a little and do a series of jackets and cardigans. ok more coming up! stay tuned!

p.s. sorry i have to apologise for the resolution for this launch. i forgot to reset my camera to a higher resolution after the trip.

yes, all my past photos are nothing but dust in the wind

hello girls! yes the hard drive of my macbook went dead last nite. i got it fixed today. now its all ready to roar!!!!!! from a 60gb to a powerful 500gb! however everything in my old hard drive is gone! all photos everything! haha i am kind of used to it. the last time it was 2 years ago, and yes this time, i didnt back anything up too. this is a very good reminder of impermanence in life. i remembered 2 years ago, when i lost all my photos, i was devastated. this time, i am feeling fine. now my laptop feels so light and clean! haha.. at some point in time, you just have to let go of the past accumulated stuff. everything that needs to stay is in my heart.
anyhow. i am so so so happy that i did not delete the photos of the new items i shot last weekend from my camera. which means i dun have to reshoot them. i just have to re-download them. phew phew phew... so ok girls, i hope to get the photoshop installed soon (i am having some problem with it now) and get the new items launched by thur!

New launch delayed

Hello gals, how are you? This is Leekeng here. We are supposed to launch our NEW ARRIVALS tomorrow but Suyin called this afternoon to say that her MAC went blank when she was halfway through the layout :( She will bring it to the doctor tomorrow and we'll keep all posted again soon. However we have set aside some of this new launch pieces for sale at FirstDay this week. The stocks are on the way to Singapore now and i will keep all posted again when the NEW items will be ready for sale at FirstDay. Thank you gals!

dharmasala continues!

oh its cold here, today and yesterday! the temperature just dropped suddenly last fri. i hope joanne has a thicker jacket with her.

this morning i received a call from florence, a dharma friend i met in nepal last year. she is from canada and she is here in hk now, actually transiting to kathmandu. she emailed me about it last month but i forgot all about it until she called this morning! oh i am so happy hearing her voice again after a year. i am going out to meet her and do some catching up over 'tim sum' and catch up. all the foreigners i met in nepal, are all kind of addicted to nepal (myself included). hahaha..

ok dharamasala adventure continues! after teaching ended, we stayed behind to explore more of the place. today we are 'sent' by our teacher to check out the famous lake rewalsar (tso pema to the tibetans) which is 6 hrs drive away. so we set off at 6am. it was beautiful and so peaceful at dawn.. i love long car drives actually. the night before, i bought some juice, biscuits and chips. yes! i am ready to just sit 6 hrs with gurung on the wheel, our long-haired, big built, tough looking but extremely kind nepal born tibetan driver. haha..
thats him with jac. hahaha... oh and thats one of the best prata i ever had. so yummy with aloo (potato) filling and with curd (yogurt)! yummy! i love yogurt.
finally we reached our destination.

we are so lucky to have sonam la as our personal guide. he gave us a detailed description of the story of the sacred lake over milk tea, we were joined by 2 dogs. one of them followed us around for a long time. oh that was a beautiful day! the sun warm, the mountain breeze so fresh and cool....

more of dharamasala!

every afternoon after the teaching by the Dalai Lama, there is tutorial given by Geshe Dorji, whom we are most fortunate to have as our teacher. every evening we would go to his room and have a Q&A session over dinner with him. jac and i met 2 wonderful dharma friends from singapore, alvin and faith. we had such a lovely time together, even though it was so brief. streets along mcleod ganj. the little blue tents are all little street side shops selling earrings, bracelets, malas (prayer beads) and little trinkets to tourists.
shopping! haha not really.. i didnt buy any. on my first trip i did shop quite a lot.
we gave the little girl a pack of chips. she was so happy.
they are everywhere. it makes me sad to see the animals rummaging the trash. monkeys and dogs too. life is really harsh.
may the common dream of all tibetans come true one day soon.
i love the cafes along the streets. check out the drawing on the froth of the cappucino. haha..
watching the beautiful sunset against the pine trees and occasionally, hearing the chanting of 'om mani padme hum' from a pilgrim walking by. somewhere deep down, i feel i belong there.

off to dharamsala !

after an hour flight from kathmandu, i reached delhi to meet up with jac. luggages on top of our car, we are ready for the 12 hour drive up to the dharamsala. passing through 2 states, haryana and punjab. i remembered seeing the sunrise at 6am when we start off, and then seeing the sunset at 6pm, thinking we would be there soon. 12 hours they said... however it wasnt until about 9pm that we finally reached dharamsala, home to HH the Dalai lama and the tibetans in exile. the next morning, dharamsala greeted us with her clear blue skies and a little peek of the snow peak himalayan range. i love it high up in the mountains. i feel so at home. the tibetan settlement is at mcleod ganj, a suburb in dharamsala. outside namgyal monastery, dalai lama's monastery, also the place where we would be receiving our 3 day teaching on the '4 noble truths'.
the crowd getting ready, waiting in anticipation for his holiness the dalai lama to arrive. people from everywhere. tibetans, so many westerners, 1000 from taiwan, and a few more hundreds from hong kong and singapore.
so cool his bodyguards.
i love this photo. HH is always of good natured and like to crack a joke here and there. but he is very serious when he is teaching. oh i miss his very contagious laughter. haha
ok i will talk a bit more about the trip later. now i need to go catch the 12 noon ferry out on a buying trip! it is very cold today. i am going to wear the leather jacket. hehe...

thank you thank you!

hello girls! thank you for your support at FirstDay! haha leekeng told me i was on the lcd screen.. mm.. i am feeling a little embarassed. i have never 'appeared' so big before (see that screen on the right side of photo, thats me on it. haha). anyway, we truly appreciate all those who made an effort to go down. thank you. so whenever you are nearby, please drop by to see the new kyurii items. ooh i cant wait to be there myself. i hope to come back soon.

change is impermanent

hi girls! good morning! i am going out on a buying trip today! wish me luck to find some cool stuff to share with you!
and here is a meaningful message for us all. they have this poster in the guest room at the ex-palace (which is now a musuem) in kathmandu.
enjoy the day girls!

FirstDay is at #03-91

good morning everyone! yesterday i went on a buying trip . i am so excited now that we have a space for us to display our clothes, it gave me more inspiration and ideas. yesterday i saw some really nice denim jeans, which i would like to put together a special denim collection available only at FirstDay. once i am done, we will let you know.

and thanks min, for 'proofreading' for us. we got the address wrong in our previous announcement, FirstDay is at #03-91 (not #03-19) far east plaza. for those who are planning to drop by after work, please take note. for those who already went, thank you so much for your support!!

all we are is dust in the wind

tonight i really miss my trip and all the friends i met there. marieke and i would sing this song in the taxi to remind ourselves not to hang on, to let every moment pass through us. when its over, its over. moving on to the next moment. oh this song is so painfully uplifting..... hope you like it too.

I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams, pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind
Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do, crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see

Dust in the wind, All we are is dust in the wind

Don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, all your money won't another minute buy

Dust in the wind, All we are is dust in the wind