An Offer I Couldn't Refuse: Sleeping Beauty Tee & Wide-legged Jeans



As much as I miss being in Italy, I am so glad to be back safely in Malaysia. Looking forward to sharing photos of my trip but before I dived into my Italy photos, here's another outfit from the same staycation as when I wore the polka dot top + wrap palazzo.

Polka Dot Top, Wrapped Palazzo Pants & Box Wicker Bag

I am so excited to be in Italy right now and shooting outfits against the European backdrops here but for now, I want to share this casual outfit I wore on a recent staycation in Kuala Lumpur.


The polka dot top has been hanging in my closet for months and months because — and this unfortunately is…

Currently In Italy

I am SO HAPPY to be back in Italy, oh my goodness.


I'm in Milan right now to be precise, but I managed a quick one-night getaway to Venice the day after arriving which was absolutely, positively lovely as Venice is hands-down one of my most favourite cities ever.
Feeling extremely lucky and bl…

Houndstooth Blazer, High-Waist Pants & Platform Sandals | Mixing Old & New

I noticed this recently: the outfits that make me the most pleased are not the ones comprised of all new things or all old things, but the ones that are assembled from a bunch of really old things with a splash of new.

Not to say that I don't enjoy wearing a completely brand-new outfit, or an …

7 Favourite Style (And Fashun) Quotes | Sage Green Pyjama Suit


Are you thinking, "That green pyjama-like suit on Liyana looks so cool" or "Oh God, whatever possessed Liyana to put on a PYJAMA in broad daylight?"

Truth be told, I accept both of these opinions because this green matchy set does extraordinarily resemble a pyjama — albeit the most fab pyjama ever, though, amirite? As fab as I thought it was, the suit was relatively pricier than most of my existing clothes so I slept on it for two weeks before taking the plunge (basically reinforcing my collector status).

The Story of the Red Beaded Bag | Polka Dot Maxi Dress & Powder Blue Blazer

Confession: this lil red bag does not belong to me.
Or......maybe it does now, I'm not quite sure. Here's my recollection of the full story.

I was playing with my 5-year-old niece at my parents' house a few weeks ago when she declared she wanted to show me her new toys. "Wait, I g…

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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!