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2011-04-19T10:52:00.000+08:00

LOVE JAPAN

2011-03-27T15:26:00.004+08:00

fashion plays its social part...

this awesome tote from kate spade with an explicit message to help and love Japan. i'm sure many of you all are in the knowledge of what some termed the worst natural tragedy that have taken place in recent years... the tsunamis and major earthquake that struck Japan :(

but crying over split milk is not key. if you can, in your own little ways, help Japan. being true fashionistas, grab this tote bag NOW to contribute to crisis relief and you still get to show how much you care for others.

Kate Spade created this symbolic tote priced at just USD$18 and funds go straight to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

ALL THINGS NEW!

2011-03-27T15:01:00.004+08:00

Hi All, i'm back!

After what it seems like a year long hiatus, i'm once again driven, motivated and highly excited to blog in here again! expect a new way of blogging with more coveted photos, style tips, random thoughts & certainly inspirations of all things fashionable :)

for a start... my favourite weekly outfit photo after much scouring and comparing done across endless palettes of fashion blogs what have us:

(credit: thesartorialist)

irresistable!

2010-03-02T21:11:00.002+08:00

OMG i cant resist ANY of these seriously.. there goes my saving plan.

live life,

2010-02-14T02:35:00.008+08:00

(credits: olsenanonymous)

leaving you with my fav picture of the week!
Happy lunar new year to you if youre celebrating.. meanwhile im really psyched to be travelling in approx 38 hours time. :>

topshop SS10

2010-02-09T20:31:00.000+08:00

CNY

2010-01-28T15:33:00.000+08:00

hohoho

2009-12-23T12:03:00.001+08:00

iwantyouforchristmas

2009-12-18T10:57:00.003+08:00

i wldnt really call this a christmas wishlist.. it seems that christmas has long begun for me haha in every sense of the word.

i miss wearing basic long vests/bib vests lately it has been too much of studs/sequins & whatnot. sometimes the act of keeping up with trends becomes so subconscious that the simple, classic and what first worked gets forgotten.

the swimsuit is gorgeously cute I WANT IT i really hope it gets to my sunny island.

givenchy

2009-12-05T12:16:00.001+08:00

ohmyohmy, the accessories are brilliant! EVERY SINGLE PIECE.

stud' them all

2009-12-03T02:03:00.004+08:00

the blazer-on-maxi look is what i have been trying to perfect in the past couple of months. still trying to as of now.

& i love the shoes...... how perfect can it get with my faves- wedges & studs?! OMGSHOES(in the jeffrey campbell sense)

olsentwins

2009-11-26T02:20:00.002+08:00

it has been a long time.. i'll be back soon!

<3 the olsens.

favouritesoftheweek

2009-11-12T23:51:00.012+08:00

what has been more pleasurable of late...

my fav hair, shoes and outfit.

(credits: knighttcat, jak&jil)

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going on a hiatus till 3dec, unless i cant resist not blogging between intervals of foreseen torturous studying sesh, or to get abit of my sanity back by feasting my eyes on things likeabove. well exams are in a week and as much as im looking forward to the hols, i wished i cld get to it without the part on exams. i wishhhhhhhhh. be safe everyone! & enjoy the festivities as thoroughly as you can, xx

tippingcardigan

2009-11-09T22:53:00.005+08:00

i really really like this piece ALOT, but i realised im allergic to angora so i have to part with it sadly.

-selling this for SGD$110(price still negotiable)
-brand new, from Warehouse
-UK 10/ US 6
-60% cotton, 20% angora, 20% polyamide
-more photos available on request

pls leave a comment shld you be interested :)

topshopfrenzy

2009-11-06T14:52:00.004+08:00

credits: topshop

omg i love these. period.

acnespring2010

2009-11-02T22:41:00.005+08:00

minimal, ethereal, mystical.

sorry, i know this is kinda late considering we're almost 2 months after fashion week. but i really like this collection. though the set is not as fanciful as many other runways, but i heart the colors so much.

worrydolljacket

2009-10-30T15:30:00.005+08:00

i just had to show you this! irresistably CUTE. Super cool vintage 1980s DIY denim jacket featuring Guatemalan Worry Dolls pins throughout, from NastyGalVintage

classic

2009-10-29T01:29:00.007+08:00

ive always wanted to rock the classic look. seriously some people jst look so effortlessly good. i adore her jacket, i think it packages the look to perfection. i promise my next post will be something more interesting, instead of a sloppy one photo entry. lately it has been assignments up to my neck, cant wait for the weekend.

xx

(credits: knighttcat)

therachelzoeobsession

2009-10-25T23:16:00.005+08:00

the Rachel Zoe Project (RZP) obsession has gotten to me. i am now a professed fan of pure gold accessories.. from cuffs to rings to bracelets to necklaces and whatnot. found out that taylor jacobson & rachel zoe the star herself shops at Roseark. i'm seriously impressed & inspired by the both of them. here are my favourites after spending an hour looking at those lovelies:

balmainia

2009-10-24T21:34:00.008+08:00

some of the artistes looking good in balmain.. love the dress on sienna.

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my week has been insane, as much as i was looking forward to the weekend, here i am feeling incapacitated & out of sorts. comfort comes from watching RZP and fashionblog surfing. hope you have(had) a great weekend! xx

velvetisthenewlook

2009-10-22T21:14:00.003+08:00

this season i'm loving all things velvet.. leggings/sweater/trousers/tops/bags/jumpers
(all from topshop)

theworldinvogue

2009-10-22T01:01:00.001+08:00

iconic images from Vogue over the past four decades, xx

mykindofchic

2009-10-20T12:46:00.002+08:00

this is my kind of chic. effortlessly chic to be precise.

credits: stockholmstreetstyle

lyellnycspring2010

2009-10-19T21:45:00.003+08:00

new york label LYELL by Emma Fletcher.

love the detailed crochet tops, tweed shorts and peterpan collars

credit: nylonmag

check them out here

miraslavaduma

2009-10-18T17:35:00.006+08:00

there's jst something about this ensemble that i really like...
credit: jak&jil

balmainRTW2010

2009-10-16T17:39:00.003+08:00

christophe decarnin you are a GENIUS. xx

ilovebonadrag

2009-10-14T23:58:00.003+08:00

when i get to NY i will get them all! eventually.

shopthecloset

2009-10-13T22:57:00.003+08:00

from top left to bottom:
-Oscar de la Renta Silk satin draped blouse
-Pringle 1815 Color-block dress jersey dress
-Julien Macdonald Gem-embellished suede jacket
-Acne Angular leather boots
-Acne Leather gladiator sandals
-Topshop heels
-Yves Saint Laurent Nappa leather clutch
-Burberry Twisted cluster bracelet
-Anita Ko Diamond encrusted panther ring

my favourite piece wld be the Julien Macdonald Gem-embellished suede jacket. One word, FIERCE.

johngallianospring2010

2009-10-11T02:08:00.001+08:00

miumiuspring2010

2009-10-09T01:16:00.002+08:00

speechless. blown over.

driesvannotenspring2010

2009-10-08T01:30:00.002+08:00

minkpinkaustralia

2009-10-07T11:03:00.009+08:00

great pieces! you can check the rest of them here

chanelspring2010

2009-10-07T03:06:00.002+08:00

alexachung

2009-10-06T14:43:00.002+08:00

so cute, xx

vanessaingivenchy

2009-10-06T11:49:00.004+08:00

credits:jak&jil

I LOVE HER HEADPIECE. plus the heels.. reminds me of something topshop has but in gold.

capsuleforfall

2009-10-06T01:10:00.003+08:00

you can get them all from topshop :)

fashionisthenewweightlossplan

2009-10-04T16:06:00.000+08:00

topshoptopmanfashionparty

2009-10-03T16:38:00.009+08:00

(faded denim jacket, topshop. black tank top, topshop unique. zip skirt, schwing schwing. chain necklace, topshop. heels, aldo. clutch, topshop)

i hope you get the point tht i'm truly a topshop fanatic by now haha.

finally piccas up. just a few from the huge collection, sorry for neglecting much of topman i was totally blown away by topshop unique + christopher kane for topshop mainly. it was seriously THE night. that's my best friend + photographer for the night audrey. plus a few other girlfriends we totally had such a rad time. check out my facebook for more(add me if you wish i will gladly accept).

designshowcase

2009-10-03T00:30:00.007+08:00

basically these are snapshots ive gotten at the Raffles Design School "To-a-tee" showcase @ the Cathay. out of the many designs one will walk away with a fat cash prize and get their design printed out and put on sale. the use of safety pins + patch of fur is brilliant. but personally i wldnt add details like eyes + mouth, plus the orange+red duo doesnt work for me. but overall it was something interesting.

these days just scream nonchalance and fatigue. badly need to get a fix. whatever.

(all shots are from my iPhone)

balenciagartw2010

2009-10-02T16:52:00.005+08:00

ohmy i love love love the pants and use of graphics+structured panels

(btw i'm so happy with my purchases @ the topshop/topman fashion party yestd, will be posting piccas up of the fashion show and probably showcase one or two of my pieces)

perfectensemble

2009-09-30T12:58:00.002+08:00

credits: jak&jil

nycfashionnightout09

2009-09-30T12:40:00.003+08:00

credits: style.com

dsquared2

2009-09-30T01:57:00.002+08:00

alexanderwang

2009-09-29T16:33:00.004+08:00

you have no idea how much i adore the sweatshirt and mesh pants.

dolce&gabbanaspring2010

2009-09-28T12:56:00.009+08:00

i love how they mix and match lace with everything.. denim, knit, cotton. fashion really never fails to excite.
the combination of flower + flower is impeccable, i thought it might look unpleasantly groggy but it turns out otherwise, why am i not surprised, the brilliant stefano&domenico duo!

twenty8twelvespring2010

2009-09-25T12:12:00.002+08:00

lacenails

2009-09-25T11:51:00.008+08:00

is this gonna be the next big thing?

moving on from nail art to minx to matte.. now this.
i shld consult my manicurist if this is achievable at the moment.
(the ring clutch is gorgeous btw, from Alexander McQueen)

topshoptopmanfashionparty

2009-09-24T00:54:00.002+08:00

CANT WAIT!
jst received the invite for the party on 1Oct.

(will post up some photos aft the party)

firstofitskind

2009-09-22T18:49:00.003+08:00

THE LACE SHIRT DRESS!!!
first of its kind. havent seen any online replicas....yet.

btw i found out christopherkaneforTopshop is coming to stores on 1 Oct. i guess the launch will tie in with the mega topshop+topman fashion party @ Ion then.

*spend $80&above to stand a chance to win tickets to the party

christopherkanefortopshop

2009-09-20T22:08:00.001+08:00

thebeautifullife

2009-09-20T22:00:00.003+08:00

maybe this is an effort made to publicise The Beautiful Life- for MB of course ;)

she looks so adorable here.

2009-09-20T21:51:00.005+08:00

This is SO awesome!!!

OPI Matte Lacquer Series- this is Russian Navy.
And it really dries INSTANTLY!

OPImattenaillacquer

2009-09-20T21:51:00.004+08:00

This is SO awesome!!!

OPI Matte Lacquer Series- this is Russian Navy.
And it really dries INSTANTLY!

somethingaboutcharlotteronson

2009-09-15T14:57:00.004+08:00

the silk, studs and pastel hues totally work for me.
& the sheer thigh leggings.. woot.

iwantthoseminxnails

2009-09-14T16:20:00.002+08:00

yummylicious

2009-09-14T00:34:00.002+08:00

gold

2009-09-11T14:36:00.000+08:00

embellishedsocks

2009-09-10T13:05:00.002+08:00

TO DIE FOR.
i hope topshop will come out with something similar, at a cheaper price!

forevertwentyone

2009-09-09T12:19:00.001+08:00

i've been dreaming about these for a long time

bonadrag

2009-09-07T16:06:00.001+08:00

SO TEMPTED TO GET THESE.

IT girl- AlexaChung

2009-08-31T15:20:00.004+08:00

Hail Alexa Chung! favourite outfit: 1st picture

imgonnagetthis

2009-08-31T01:19:00.000+08:00

mesmerised.

2009-08-28T15:30:00.004+08:00

somehow i could jst stare at this picture for ages and keep asking myself, how can one be so perfect.

bonadrag

2009-08-27T09:39:00.004+08:00

my dearest yings got me this awesome pair of studded flats from bonadrag.. its so comfortable ive been using it for home use. it reminds me of my ballet flats i used to have when i was, 5, but way uglier and i jst cldnt see myself doing tip-toe stunts in it.

& my new love for this month(though we're a few days to sept): clover web bracelet

(well, affordable for now so yay)

theseptemberissue

2009-08-24T16:34:00.001+08:00

L is for

2009-08-24T16:02:00.000+08:00

always&forever

2009-08-21T14:21:00.005+08:00

it has been awhile.

like my favourite IT girl, life hasnt been a bed of roses. ups & downs, more of the latter actually. but the MB spirit lives on! its about being strong, bold and facing paths tht are not easy but necessary for growth. i believe the time will come when genuine happiness is regained.

on the road to the Rock, that is higher than me.

p.s cant wait for The Beautiful Life to air! Sept.

back-to-school essentials

2009-08-10T22:07:00.001+08:00

sorry for the no-pictures, i hope blogger will be up and running anytime soon.

so here it goes, what im gonna pack into my pale green satchel tomorrow:

#1 2009 hard-copy organiser (pen and paper works for me)
#2 ballpoint pens
#3 sequin pullover (w shoulder pads)
#4 The Time Traveller's Wife (new read)
#5 KS wallet
#6 Raybans(they never leave me..)
#7 Hand moisturiser
#8 DigiCam
#9 Water
#10 Ipod
#11 Lipstick
#12 MJ scent

yes i usually carry this much stuff around.. totally not a light packer but i work with the motto "better be safe than sorry" at all times haha.
i realised the things i'm bringing, have got no relation to school essentially but. i only have classes frm 10-12 so oh well.

quote of the night straight from Rachel Zoe on Styling: "Buy something because you love it, you need it and you will use it"

HOW AWESOME, i say.

sucker for chains, studs and prints

2009-08-08T01:11:00.002+08:00

such a sucker for chain bags.
totally a sucker for all things studs.
not forgetting animal prints.

need I say more?

Sewperlative: all things feathery

2009-08-06T20:20:00.003+08:00

i'm so glad i found this site. Sewperlative was recently started out by Tzarist's Emerald, dabbling in pretty feather headpieces, hairclips, hairbands whatnots. Have been on the search for these items locally since forever, if you remember i did have a makeshift one for my party which was kinda DIYed by jonathan my stylist. it's hard to find quality feather headbands... they do have vintage ones online in etsy(i cant even begin to describe how lovely they are), but for easier access to them Sewperlative is the answer. theyre having a flea this sunday, get more details at their site if you wanna. in fact i do have several headbands but just havent got past wearing them more regularly. especially when so many girls out there havent quite seem to carry it well enough.. totally not doing justice to this awesome trend.

the OC craze again.

(p.s wanted to add a picture in but blogger is pmsy yet again)

Happy Awesome xx Mom :)

2009-07-30T09:48:00.006+08:00

if you've not tried this bakery, please do. i chanced upon this bakery yestd during my lunch break and decided to give their pastries a try. turned out awesome, their chocolate twist and croissants were really fresh & good, & yes affordable. hah so i ended up going back there earlier this morning, & i bought a green tea flavoured sponge cake and an EARL GREY flavoured one(when do you ever come across earl grey cakes :o)

outlets at Holland Village, West Coast Plaza and Central@clarke quay.

kiss

2009-07-29T15:11:00.005+08:00

super intrigued by this. gorgeous aint it.

my new love

2009-07-29T14:19:00.003+08:00

#1 ads i love & appreciate

2009-07-29T12:15:00.006+08:00

the execution, storyline of these ads are impeccable. these TVCs will always serve to be my constant inspiration for any future TVCs i might get myself involved in. soaking in the beauty of ads. my love. enjoy! have a good laugh or whatnot.

post-it

2009-07-23T17:24:00.001+08:00

on a day where nothing else seems to make my coughing and sneezing better..
...this works wonders.

sweet :)

all things sequin

2009-07-21T11:21:00.007+08:00

always had a love for sequins. i rem only the theatrics adorned themselves in sequins that is used for the glamour in plays, productions. but lately designers have transferred the same concept of glamour, yet into everyday lives of people like you and me. i mean now sequins are so wearable, pair them with everything else. my personal preference wld be to match a sequin top with possibly a denim or leather bottom(but rem to keep it plain and simple). haha i guess we might not get anymore raised brows when walking on the streets cladded in them, or be instantaneously associated with theatrical icons. & this is the part of fashion i adore- its versatility. the above pieces are all from topshop, if you haven't realised, i am a true-blue TS ambassador i wld proudly remark ANYTIME.

even though sequins are no longer the rage, as it clearly was several months ago, yet the celebs seem to not want to let this awesome trend die just yet. they continue to step onto redcarpets in these glittery numbers.

To rip or not to rip?

2009-07-17T11:16:00.002+08:00

i've been toying with the idea of ripping my old jeans for a long time. it has been sitting quietly in my wardrobe, & if i were to recall i barely wore it- <5 times since '07.

now tht ripped jeans are the rage, probably i could send in my jeans to the tailor's for some good ripping. why am i not considering DIY you might ask, (of which Candice has recently dabbled into easy beautiful DIY, okay this is another matter altogether) i guess i don't really trust myself when i'm ripping a somewhat brand new pair of jeans from Topshop.

so i googled for good tailors in town and found 4 potentials;

they certainly have rave reviews but i would like to gather more opinions, let me knw what you think any past experiences to share?

p.s if this ripping works out, next up i'm gonna alter my boyfriend blazer into something more fitting

freedom

2009-07-16T12:56:00.000+08:00

my 21st was nothing short of AWESOME.

from the initial conceptualisation, to the preparation, to the finalisation & then the big day... everything paid off tht night, when I saw how everyone enjoyed and agreed unanimously tht the party was one of the best, ever.

one of the wonders of throwing a party is tht you get to indulge yourself in some make-believe, and for me i got to experience the life of a socialite. think gossip girl, high fashion. or red carpet, runway. the place where I had my event, Mykii, was extremely apt for the event in terms of room for decoration and all. their white-washed walls and clean layout were easy to work with, I could shift the tables&chairs around for the laying of the red carpet and logo wall. projection was also possible, with moleyy's idea of screening fashion vids. the bonus was an extended porch where guests could mingle outdoors. ambience was perfect.

coming to the food, which is very important as well, I'm glad Mykii served top-notch tapas. Highlights were the blue potato salad with mayo & coriander bits and mini nutella squares(speciality of the restaurant). i guess for parties, most guests wldnt go there with the mindset of gorging so, little bites are more than enough.

my favourite item of the night was my birthday cake- standing 40cm tall - Croquembouche made up of 150 handmade profiteroles. can you imagine each profiterole has a unique, personalised design, so much so tht the bakery had to close for a day for preparation. well, it goes to show the amt of effort the Patissier puts into their cakes no doubt.

a BIG thanks to everyone who has made my 21st such, a memorable & meaningful one. i will do a credit roll below, in recognition of efforts(plus some have been asking me for contacts), yeah, & a photo collage to share those moments :)

-Mykii for the awesome venue
-Hilda for the Red Carpet(3m by 2m)
-The Patissier for the birthday cake
-TY(graphic designer) for the logowall design
-Bideas for the CHEAPEST banner printing in town
-Khiam Teck Party Supplies for the CHEAPEST helium balloons in town
-Face Bistro for very professionally done NUDE makeup
-Next Hair Salon for hairdo
-Gifford as the Photographer
-Jon and Charles for the performance