Why Do We Buy Things We Have A Hard Time Justifying?

Let me start this post by saying: I DON'T KNOW WHY. Why do we? Does anyone have the answer to this question?

I have no doubt that there is a scientific answer to my question but I haven't gotten around to being in the zone where I really want to dive into it, most probably because I know t…

Photo Diary: Madinah/Medina


Shah and I went to perform the umrah recently but before doing so in Mecca, we made our way to the city of Medina, situated about five hours away.

Velvet Crush

Tiny update: I got to spend the first two weeks of this magical Ramadhan back in my hometown with my family! While it was ahmayyyzing and something I wish could last a lot longer, it's now sadly back to my "reality" of roughing it up here in Johor.

(Well, if you call sitting on your …

When Kimonos & Robes Are Totally My Thing | Floral Embroidery With Pink Polka Dot Socks

First things first: RAMADHAN MUBARAK TO MY FELLOW MUSLIMS AROUND THE WORLD!!! It has been a week since we entered this blessed month, alhamdulillah. I'm so grateful that I'm able to experience a big portion of early Ramadhan with my family in my hometown, especially since it means more of …

If Safari Chic Were A Thing

Is it a thing...? Because I does look like that's what I was trying to achieve here, albeit subconsciously. I mean, all the tan and camel shades, plus the deep green and the boots...some safari vibez going on here, amirite?
(At least, based on what I know from photos of safaris other people go …

Rachel Green's Go-To Lipstick That Fans of Friends Would Want To Know About

If you're a fan of the hit show Friends, chances are you have heard about Jennifer Aniston sharing in an interview with Glamour last year the exact lipstick she used to wear when she played the iconic character of Rachel Green.

But just in case you haven't, the lipstick in question is very…

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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!