Currently In Singapore

I went to Singapore with my family when I was really small so there isn't much I remember, but I don't know if that really matters because I do know Singapore is SO different than what it was back then! Shah and I decided to try the 6-hour ride on the "luxury" bus to travel here …

'Hoop' Red Plaid Shirt & Black Eyelet Trumpet Skirt (with Sneakers This Time)

I've been itching to re-wear this black trumpet skirt with sneakers ever since I first wore it with my peep toe booties— seriously, guys, high heels are SO not my thing. The thing is, I'd LOVE for them to be my thing, but sadly that is not the case. 
Me being me though, I would go heels-le…

InstaLiyana: Italy Trip 2017 & The Importance of Taking Photos On Vacations

Can you believe that 4-5 years ago I pretty much hated having my photo taken? I didn't enjoy snapping photos either! Honestly, I cannot believe myself. To think of all the lost chances for beautiful photos and the general lack of photos I have of my European days...

I must have mentioned this …

All-Navy with Alice In Wonderland Disneyland Clutch | 4 Ways To Style the Versatile Wide-Legged Pants

Lookin' all business-like today, are we?
Well, the kind of "business-like" that includes a Disneyland clutch anyway, which is my kind.
(Note: I have never worked in an office / corporate world, so please don't take my "business-like" definition seriously.)

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Grey Pinstriped Blazer + Metallic Silver Pleated Skirt

All this while I've been accumulating pieces for my closet based on the assumption that it is A-OK to layer (that is, thin pieces only), because when would I ever need to walk — like really do some walking — under the hot sun in Malaysia and in its humidity? Other than to get from point A to p…

White Shirt Under Off-The-Shoulder | How To Make a Top Hijab-appropriate

As a hijabi I personally find that it isn't easy to embrace any trend fully. For example, do you guys know how hard it is to track down a maxi-length metallic pleated skirt? I mean, whyyy do the ones I found in my favourite high-street stores all have to be three-quarter in length?(??) Sure, I…

Romantic Floral Embroidered Black Mesh Dress in Venice, Italy

Honestly, people probably thought I was crazy, cruising around in the hot, hot Venice summer in my long-sleeved black top underneath this floral-embroidered black mesh dress. There I was, in the midst of shorts, mini-dresses, and flip flops — and in a pair of boots.

Boots in summer, guys.
Cutout b…

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Hi, I'm Liyana

I'm a style & lifestyle blogger based in sunny (and ever humid) Malaysia. On The Good Weekender, you can find typed journals of my evolving modest personal style, travel adventures, skincare/beauty updates, home decor things, and stories of other bits and pieces of my everyday life. I hope you'll enjoy flipping through these pages of my virtual book!