DIY | "Eat her out, then eat her soul"

As you have most probably noticed by now, my style usually incorporates Wiccan-related elements that I always try to weave into my outfits. One of my fascinations with an aspect of this dark practice is their symbols, and the meanings behind them. I really like the Unicursal Hexagram, not just for its peculiar symmetrical shape but also for what it represents.

"The standard form of the hexagram is not unicursal (i.e. it cannot be drawn in one continuous line, but rather has to be constructed in two separate halves). Unicursal forms (like the pentagram) are more convenient for ritual work where symbols are traced in the air with magical tools, and so a unicursal version of the hexagram was devised, probably by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, though Aleister Crowley later claimed it as his own invention. The figure is still used as a symbol of his Thelemic system and included in some versions of his Thoth Tarot deck.

All hexagrams represent the uniting of the macrocosm with the microcosm, but the unicursal version creates both the divine and the manifest with the same, single line, further accentuating the ultimate unity of the two. The disproportionate size of the points also places the emphasis on the spirit-matter dynamic, on the more direct paths to complete union. "

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That was abit of background information on that symbol! I'm not sure if that was the most accurate information though, after all I'm not super knowledgeable on the subject (and never trust the internet 100% anyway) so if you are more well versed in the area do enlighten me on the right facts! I think I'm the sort of person who finds that liking a symbol just because it looks cool or interesting is insufficient, I always try to find out what it means. That being said, I have nothing against people who just admire something because it looks nice. This is just my way of how I like to perceive things. :)

Anyway, this DIY was fairly simple and straightforward! All I needed was some white fabric paint, a paintbrush, a pair of scissors, and a black t-shirt. It was kind of an impromptu spur of the moment DIY I wanted to attempt. And from my inspiration moodboard you can see that I've managed to conjure the final product as shown below.

DIY Process

1. Trace the outline

 2. Cut out the shape

3. Paint the front and back of the shirt

Inspirations from shopwithasianstereotypes & pandaeyes

Tadah! A fairly simple DIY for an amazing shirt. ;)

So about a month or so ago I did a shoot with Edric Chen, a photographer from Manila. It's my first international collab so it was pretty cool! I've been so impressed with his photography after seeing Paul's pictures that were snapped by him.

All photos taken by Edric Chen

Oh and check out this fun interview I did with my friends for their online fashion site Poshism! Read the full interview HERE

"The other love of her life? Bones. Armed with a passion for “morbid stuff”, Nadia is on an endless quest to augment her personal cemetery. From campaigning for OS Accessories to her D.I.Y. pelvic bone denim shorts, there is this light that never goes out."

 

All Poshism photos by Haikel Shah

Also, here's a really chill tune to bliss out to <3


Till next time,
xx

BITE ME.

Fangs Cap - OS Accessories

NDEBELE Dress - Mash Up

Photos by Tiffany Lovage

That snazzy looking M.I.A.-esque dress you see is designed by my very own friends from Singapore's local label Mash-Up! It also happens that I did a little lookbook thingy for their online store hehe. Do check them out! xx

 

You know how it's slightly conceited and cheesy to dream of being on the cover of a magazine? I mean it would be nice, the thought of it happening is rather farfetched even, but to constantly think about it and go out of one's way to land onto the front cover of a certain publication comes across as slightly pretentious to me (personal opinion). I don't know, I read too deeply into things sometimes haha.

So a bunch of my stylish friends and I got chosen to be featured in this local publication called CATALOG Magazine. Well, since it's a collective feature (6 of us) I thought nothing of the idea of possibly being on the cover when suddenly...

 

Imagine my surprise! Haha okay so maybe they hinted at me during the shoot that I might possibly be on the cover but I thought nothing of it. So when this came out I was secretly squealing like a little girl heh. Check out their facebook page HERE! They usually upload the online version of the mag as well so keep a lookout for this issue on their website ;) 

**Well it looks like it's up! If you would like to read this issue, click HERE for a free online version of their magazine ;)

Here's a glimpse of what the 'Style Tribes' feature inside looks like:

The outfits in the shoot were technically chosen by the fashion stylist, but it did sort of captured the vibe of my style? Well the stylist was very polite to ask us beforehand if this was how we would dress, and I didn't agree 100% to the entire outfit but it is not far off from the essence of my style anyway so. ;)

Also, here is a super catchy aural eargasm to check out. A$AP  Rocky approved. Plus, I just noticed how this song so aptly captures the vibe of my enthusiasm in my lookbook picture at the start of this post, no?

 

xx,
Nadia