Love in the time of Facebook

I don’t know about you but I tend to make the distinction of keeping my romantic relationships separate from the online world. Call me an old fuddy-duddy, but I still view relationships as the source of sanctuary from the predatory world.

But for people like ourselves today, whose personal lives are so intricately intertwined with the social media – how do we really make that distinction? For one, Facebook allows its users to conveniently add or drop lovers on their profile page. The ubiquity of micro-blogging allows us to vent our frustrations as the result of a lover’s spat, that we would otherwise not be able to do so traditionally as quickly with our friends. The result of such online display of commitment to a lover also means a commitment to your lover’s network and acquaintances, and creating new rules of digital etiquette for both lovers and their network of friends.

For couples who happily in love, this overlap of information in the physical and digital world doesn’t pose much concern – BUT the trouble begins brewing when couples hit a rough patch and break up eventually. As friends, whose sides do we take now? Will you de-friend your ex on Facebook? You don’t want to look like a secondary school kid but it is also painfully difficult to swallow news of your ex, especially in the early stages of breakup.

As for now, I’m staying away from publicly airing my dirty linen when it comes to personal relationships but one day, you might just be amongst the first to hear of my break-up on this blog. After all, there is nothing quite as cathartic as blogging about a break-up.

Damn, tough choice.

(via Yimmys Yayo)

As friend says, this is the dastardly equilateral triangle of dating. So which two to pick?

Sign Language

Absolute sweetness.

Robo out!

Valentine’s Day Is Here – What to wear, what to wear?

February is the season of love. Whether you are seeking an evening of romance with the man of your dreams or la passion with the cute guy from the neighbouring office, the little black dress can be a tasty treat for the eyes.

Looking for inspiration on the runways of the Pre-fall 2010 collections, the perfect ingredient for a delicious evening is the little black dress – with a twist. From sultry black lace pieces seen in Valentino’s collection to leather, body-hugging numbers at Alberta Ferretti, the little black dress proves to be a versatile wardrobe darling that looks perfect for any occasion.

For added effect, spice up the sleek black silhouette with a touch of ruffles and zipper trims. Take your cues from Emilio Pucci, Nicole Miller and Michael Kors collections and zip your way to a statement piece. Paired with razor-sharp, killer heels or knee high boots from Viktor & Rolf, of course.

Alternatively, pepper your outfit with gold accessories – such as doorknocker-size hoop earrings, necklaces, gold zipper trims on jackets, and large bow waist belts from Moschino and Vionnet – to achieve show-stopping elegance.

Make sure you’ve got a dainty black clutch in hand and voila! The look is complete and ready to serve.