"Last night, Serena van der Woodsen took a traditional school girl ensemble and gave it a sassy twist with a sequined Nanette Lepore cardigan, over-the-knee tights a la Carrie Bradshaw, and a brown Botkier bag. Isn't it ironic that these ladies dress in school uniforms yet act like seasoned adults? That's why you gotta love Gossip Girl." - Fabsugar.com
I do love the outfit on Blake Lively although we all know that private school students can't dress anything like that in real life. hehe. One thing that did irk me about the quote from Fab Sugar is "over-the-knee tights a la Carrie Bradshaw". Why? Because she wasn't the first person to coin over-the-knee tights and it's not fair to prior fashionistas who were wearing it long before she did, A.K.A one of my favourite characters, Cher (Alicia Silverstone) in Clueless. Now that is a classic teen flick with classic fashion fun!
I've graduated from college (although am probably going to business school towards the end of the year) so unfortunately or fortunately, do not have a chance to dress for the First Day of School. But then again, since when does that even matter? =P
My new red school emblem sweater from Urban Outfitters that my dad just brought back for me from a trip to L.A. It's much warmer than I thought it would be, but appropriate for a rainy chilly day. And say HI to my new shoes from Trois+inch in Wisma Atria. They have a great selection of shoes at really good prices!
Red Sweater: Urban Outfitters White tank: Topshop + LaSenza Skirt: Vintage Hairband: F21 Hat: Rokit Vintage Shoes: Trois+inch
In the end this was what I wore out to meet Sara at Vivo City to get my Doc Martens from her. Thank you Bebee! I love this blazer from Comme Ca Japan... It's lightweight and the fabric is airy, perfect for local weather. =)
Madeline would be proud... Did I mention she's my inspiration? An animated French little girl who speaks English with a supposedly-sounds-like-french accent... who wouldn't love that!
On a previous post, I had told you all that I found treasure in my mum's wardrobe which she had obviously forgotten about. Here it is... This jacket and skirt suit looks like an outfit from a vintage Parisian movie or something. I had to have the dodgy shoulder pads as well as the very tight lining under the skirt removed(which really doesn't make sense to have in the first place). I'm still thinking if I need to remove an inch and a half from the shoulder area cause it still looks too wide for me. However, I'm just afraid it's gonna lose character. What do you think?
Obviously dressing up like this in Singapore will get the oddest glares, plus the weather is awful hot and sticky, not to mention, there's no point wearing a hat when everywhere I go is pretty much sheltered, I wanted to mix it up to make it less dressy.
So this is what I wore...
The gorgeous buttons and detailing on the pockets.
The chain necklace I made. Mixture of different plated metal chains. =)
Now I gotta figure out how am I gonna wear that skirt. =P
One of the prettiest outfits that I really want for myself! The skirt is too adorable! Eugenie Niarchos – I love her dress, wish I knew where it was from!
Anyways, I've realised that lately I've been inspired by girls younger than me. I admire them for their talent, maturity and outlook of life. I'm sure we'll be seeing more young beautiful female CEOs succeeding their family businesses instead of their brothers! heehee. As cheesy as this sounds... GO GO GIRL POWER! Kudos go out to Miss Bebee!
One young lady I'm looking out for is Marissa Montgomery who is the founder of Pussy Glamore lingerie which is sold on figleaves.com, Tophop and Selfridges. Not to mention, she is only 20 years old. Sighs, puts me to shame. And she seems to have obviously fashionable wardrobe too... I like...
Here's videos of Marissa giving tips on how to start your own business and a promo video for Pussy Glamore featuring one of her best mates and current fashion icon – Alice Dellal.
There's a good reason to be awake at 6am in the morning and that would be going down to your neighbourhood bakery to find freshly baked bread & pastries. Prior heading down to Ezra's place after his work on Saturdays, we would meet at the nearby coffee shop for morning noodles and porridge, then stop by DJ Roti (bread in Malay... I know... this name tops my charts of WTF shop names) to get some cheese & sugar bread. MMmmm... Yuummm...
Piping hot... smells like carbohydrate heaven...
My favourite choice... sugar on cheese.... Mmmm
So I went strolling downtown in Orchard yesterday and while I was suppose to head straight to Kinokuniya bookstore, I made a detour to Zara in Ngee Ann City. It's been awhile since I've been in a Zara Outlet (the last time was when I went there with Ana in London few months back). They're past few collections have been a slight let down for me. However, I am totally in awe of this season's collection. Full of plaid, boho.... a variety of D&G and Gucci A/W'08 inspired clothings which I really love and many I really wanted to get. However I settled for two pieces I thought would probably stay in my favour the longest. Starting with this plaid oversized shirt... with puffy sleeves (a sort of style I have been endlessly searching for cause I hate fitted shirts, they do absolutely nothing for my figure. Eew.). My brother's comment was:" Did you buy that at a thrift store? Looks like a vintage piece." I guess that was a compliment towards my top unless he's trying to infer that I look like a homeless hobo! But whatever it is, I like it muchos! The material is a little warm but perfect for a cold rainy day like today.
Shirt: Zara Shorts: A&F Stockings: Tabio Shoes: K&G Fringed bag: Antik Batik Hairband & bangles: F21
So hurry and stop by your local Zara outlet today before you miss out on a fabulous collection!
I'm getting my Doc Martins this Wednesday...... JOY!
FromLiebemarlene Vintage... I want...!!! Don't know where she gets her stuff, but I want to go there too!
I would like to make this dress for myself! Hope it works out >_<
Today I managed to take temporary ownership of the car while my dad is overseas and my mum went out with her friends, therefore dragged the boyfriend out into daylight (shock and horror) and drove to MacRitchie Reservoir (or however you should spell it). Okay I know this is a typical location to take nice scenic photographs but it's also the place where Ezra and I shared very special dating moments a year ago.
To set it straight, I am no model, but every girl wants to have some photo fun once in awhile! Honestly, I wish I was the photographer instead cause I love taking photographs way more (I'm known as layout queen & "artistic director" for photoshoots back in London. This happens when you read through way too many fashion magazines and know most of the fashion poses). So today I spent some time teaching Ezra how to use the SLR manually and he loves it!
Unfortunately the weather was pretty gloomy and it got worst... so the photo quality wasn't really as good as I wanted it to be. Boo...
Sailor Dress: Topshop concession I got it on sale, 50GBP ---> 25GBP. Like Steal!
I love my mini bowler hat. I'm not a hat person but I'm definitely a hair accessory person. Just gotta sew on an elastic band for it to stay on my big head!! Oh and on the hat is the pin that says: I'd trade this button for a secret. Actually, I really don't think I would. =P
While looking for local Singapore online-shopping sites, I chanced upon a blogger that had provided a link to Hansel. Now I'm not really sure if it was such a good idea to have clicked on that link, cause now I'm quite determined to a piece of Jo Soh's(the brains of this fantastic operation) designs. Sorry if the pictures of their collection isn't very clear... Hansel's very well designed website uses flash so do take a look for yourself. Their pieces are very whimsical and so adorable... and some of you who know me very well would say the collect is very me. And that is absolutely true! If I had unlimited amounts of money, I would gladly purchase every single piece they had. Unfortunately, that isn't so. Boo........
Anyways the latest collection is based on a nautical theme while last year's was inspired by magicians. Honestly, I prefer Abracadabra collection. It's more unique and I love everything (Plus it looks more expensive, I'm assuming it is... very...) Although anything with a titleCAPTAIN CHEESEscores massive amounts of brownie points in my opinion! Apparently this label is being stocked in Capitol building and for non-Singaporeans, let me just tell you... almost NO ONE goes there... But now, I must make a trip down to take a look for myself!
p.s Calling all Singaporeans out there! If you know of any good local online retail sites, please share your bookmark with me! Even the livejournal ones that have the worst loading speed ever.... =)
My pics from Fukuoka, Japan, which I had forgotten to upload... =) At the Train Station...
At one of the hundreds of accessories stores you can find in the City... The rabbit pin that I wanted to get but I didn't have enough cash. =(
The sales assistant and her hands... You should have seen what she was wearing as a whole... Too bad she was too shy...
Then follows the Day at Zouk Flea Market/Ann Siang Road
The Zouk Flea Market was packed as expected (Nearly died in there... it was like going to the club in the night but the lights were turned on...), but I didn't find anything exceptionally appealing or price worthy. Some things were pretty but too overpriced for a flea market unfortunately. I did buy a top for 5 bucks, which was a very good purchase imo. I preferred the last flea market I was at a year ago. -__-"
But I think the better part of the day was travelling to Ann Siang Road to take a look at Books Actually. Here are some random photos before we even got to No.5. What I love about old shop houses is the pretty tiles...
My vintage dress which I'm selling... The first and last time I'm wearing this. Isn't it pretty? Unfortunately, I'd prefer something with a lower neckline...
Besides the weird poses of Ezra and I ... presenting my favourite bag from Wood Wood from him...
My best friend Charlotte in one of her crazy print dresses. Thanks for coming out from your state of hibernation! Lovess xoxo!
Hmmm... .... yeahhh...
Now for Books Actually... Located at No. 5 Ann Siang Road... Books Actually is haven for those who have an eye for design and anything vintage. It supplies a vast collection of philosophy books and literature. I was pleasantly surprised to find a stack of back issues of Wallpaper and Nylon magazines @ 9.50SGD a pop. On the shelves you may also find jars of pencils, vintage wooden rulers, out-of-production sharperners, home-made notebooks and post cards handmade by the owners of Books Actually. I had gotten a wooden pencil and ruler for myself =) Would have gotten a notebook too, but thought to myself, "hello, you're a designer too! You could make one easy..."
The shop showcases its collection of old type writers, vintage cameras and penguin books, which is a treat for unsuspecting customers. I apologize for the lack of pictures... and the probably not so successful descriptive dialogue about the shop, but you really have to take a look for yourself to know what I'm talking about. Let's just say, I could have sat there the whole day reading if I was allowed! =)
Yesterday I finally got to visit Haji Lane! It nearly happen as I looked out the window and it was pouring cats and dogs! Fortunately, by the time I got to Bugis, the rain had stopped. Thus Ezra and I made our way to Haji with precarious footsteps on slippery pathways.
Before I get on and on about my little excursion trip. Let me rave about my new sailor skirt. I had finally finished sewing it after procrastinating for 2 weeks... and am very happy with the results! The skirt has an elastic band which makes it uber comfy and the white stripes are strips of white velvet sewn on. If anyone is interested in getting one custom made for herself, it's 50SGD. You can choose the colour of the fabric as well as your preferred length! More photos will be provided if needed. So drop me an email if you would like one too!
Back to Haji Lane... there are quite a few number of very beautifully furnished boutiques along this small street. But Ezra only took me to the ones that he knew that I would like, which were still quite a few of them... =D I didn't manage to take a pictures of all the boutiques, but here are a few must visits recommended by yours truly.
Pluck has a yummy range of ice cream, my favourite being butterscotch&pecan. So far, one of the best decorated boutiques, besides Collage which has a fish tank made out of an old bath tub. Too bad I couldn't take a picture of that, but that place is another must visit! Oh by the way, I bought a very pretty skirt which will be in my next entry =) Bet yer all will love it too! White Room does have apparel for women but it was more of the menswear that I thought was appealing.
Salad has this gorgeous mirror for 106SGD. I really want it but I'm totally skint this month! Bah!
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So that's it for my little trip to Haji Lane. Hopefully I'm gonna get to go Books Actually on Ann Siang Road. Lately they have been getting alot of magazine coverage and I want to find out why.
