Bijou Bazaar @ Eco Film Fest

Like my new sign? It's a simple sequin embroidery that I really enjoy doing & a total stress reliever for me. Anyways, as I couldn't wake up early enough to get a better spot out front, my table was somewhere in the back making me kinda hard to spot... but hey, some of you actually found me! So a big thank you to all of those whom swung by my table at the bazaar in support of Mimpi & eco loveliness ;)

My thoughts on the 1st ever Eco Film Fest? Honestly, I really didn't see much of it other than the bazaar so I'm definitely not the best person to give you the low down. Although I did think the location for Bijou Bazaar was too poky & dark which left many of the traders in a foul mood based on the "territory" fights that broke out.... people can be so nasty for the simplest reasons. Luckily I got a sunlit spot with lots of space so I was spared from any drama. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed myself meeting new people especially those who came to support such a great cause in saving our environment.

Egads!

I've got so many things cooking under the hood. Been busy with classes, orders, preparing for the Eco Film Fest & a few other things (that will be revealed in time... jeng jeng jeng!). I promise the big blog shop update will be done soon so do stay tuned darlings.

Anyways, thought I'd share a few random things you may not know about me nor necessarily interested to know but hey, it's my blog & I get to blog about whatever I want! Muahahaha! Here goes:

+ I love goreng pisang
+ I drink a lot of water but I'm constantly thirsty
+ I absolutely have to read before I sleep. It helps me "switch off"
+ I'm a huge crybaby. PETRONAS commercials are real tearjerkers
+ I secretly wish I was a performance artist in Cirque du Soleil
+ I'm very messy but I know where everything is.... really!
+ I can not function without a can of Coke
+ I wish I could cook like Nigella Lawson
+ I hate being called Girl or Ah Moi
+ I was a huge Weezer fan in high school
+ I don't, won't & can't karoake
+ I wish I was in Disney World Orlando right now

Fashion With Heart

The following has been taken from here as I'm rather busy at the mo (and lazy)! :P

Bijour Bazaar will be showcasing "FASHION WITH HEART" on the weekend of November 1st and 2nd at ASWARA in conjunction with the Eco Film Fest. To further feel the green efforts that the Bijou Bazaar vendors are bringing to the Fest, most of the items on sale are either vintage, eco-friendly or sustainably made. As a commitment to the environment, the vendors will NOT be using plastic bags for all purchases made by the public. Please refer to their website for more information. The eco warriors with Bijou Bazaar are:

+ The Shoplifters - http://the-shoplifters.blogspot.com
+ Button My Buttons - http://www.buttonmybuttons.com
+ Mimpi by Murni - http://mimpimurni.blogspot.com
+ Saya Sukalah - http://sayasukalah.blogspot.com
+ MyFavouritees - http://www.myfavouritees.com
+ Laqoo - http://laqoo.blogspot.com
+ Pop Vintage - http://bohemianpopvintage.blogspot.com
+ Superrolling - http://superrolling.blogspot.com
+ Stepz Creation - http://www.stepzcreation.com
+ Wada's Wardrobe - http://wadaswardrobe.blogspot.com
+ Nikotina Collectibles - http://nikotinacollectibles.blogspot.com

+ a handful of offline people

+ and last but not least RASKAL, Jalan Imbi will be bringing a Bandung label to Bijou: UNKL347 - http://www.unkl347.com

Saturday Acoustic Session | 1 November 2008

+ Silwayd - http://www.myspace.com/silwayd
+ The Peanuts - http://www.myspace.com/peanutbutterbands
+ E.G. - http://www.youtube.com/IMNEG

Eco Film Fest 2008

Mimpi will be taking part in the Eco Film Fest under the Bijou Bazaar flag happening this weekend at ASWARA or what is better known as the National Arts Academy or Akademi Seni Budaya & Warisan Kebangsaan. Remember, it's happening on Saturday 1 November till Sunday 2 November, from 10 am to 7 pm daily & entrance is FREE!

An excerpt from the Eco Film Fest site:
"Live through the EFF experience and share a creative blend of 100% local music, film screenings, organic food and the latest industry leaders for greener cars, clothes, careers, home improvement, fashion, travel and more; all in one place at one time in a large open, outdoor/indoor, free environment!"

Click here for details of the programme.

A map to ASWARA, the event venue.

The festival layout. Yes, I'll be at the Greenscape.

Come on over & live green people. It's the new pink I hear ;)

Got Air, Will Dive

I just got back from Tioman & already I'm missing it.

Here I Come Fishies

I'm going scuba diving this weekend! Woohooo! Finally get to practice my scuba skills after a 4 month hiatus & I'm so excited! Here's an account of my very first boat dive.

So please note that I'll be away until Tuesday & I will attend to all emails & orders then. I also have a big shop update coming soon so those of you who aren't already on my mailing list, sign up now by sending me an email with the subject header "Add me to the List NOW!"

Have a great holiday weekend ahead of you (I know I'm kinda early but I'm super excited!) & to those of you celebrating, Happy Deepavali!

Read All About It!

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Mimpi has been featured on Malaysian Today alongside Soak Republic, Nikotina, She Bop, My Favourite Tees & Candy Treats. Go grab a free copy of the newspaper NOW!

Thanks Jolene for giving us young entrepreneurs (or not-so-young in my case) the spotlight! Really appreciate it. A big THANK YOU as well to Maryam & to special mention goes out to Iwan for calling me just now! ;)

Genius

I'm currently lusting after this office space design as seem on Martha Stewart (I don't care what you say, I love the woman!). It looks so clean, organized & chic, everything my office space is not. I'd show you what my work space looks like but I'm afraid you'll all come after me with pitchforks & torches! It's that bad.

Hey, I hear geniuses are often messy...

Pink Goodness

(l - r) : Jamie & Emilia

New pink fairy cameos just arrived yesterday, YAY! Aren't they just the sweetest shade of pink goodness?

Just The Thing

Just the thing to cheer me up: a new video by Kokokaina! Enjoy...