Wednesday, July 30, 2008

still nursing a migraine

The bad case of migraine gave me some kinda Dutch courage to wear The Mother's vintage Ray Ban out to the streets. I thought I looked like some psycho German assassin but The Mother thinks I looked like a blind (wo)man. Anyways, I think I looked quirky! (in a good way) =]

Sunglasses: Vintage Ray Ban W0976
White Knitted Top: GG>5
Black Pin-Stripe Bermudas: Chinatown(?)

vintage ray ban

The Mother told me that stacked platform sandals were all the rage in her teenage years. It seems that fashion is always recycling itself, but with modern twists added to the effect. Boho, shift dress, rocker-punk chick, Jackie-O glasses, aviator, lace and etc.

So I couldn't help but wonder, what's next?

I remember The Mother has a pair of vintage RayBan. Not the most flattering modern design of all, but it has great sentimental value to The Mother (I assume).

Hello! John-Lennon

I searched around the internet to ascertain the model of the sunglasses. Apparently this is 'Oval Gold
Metal Frame with Mirrored Black Diamond-Hard Scratch Resistant Bausch & Lomb Lenses - W1909'.
EDIT: Correct model is W0976.


The Mother agreed to lend it to me without hesitation but with one condition: Do Not Lose It. I could see where she's coming from.

I can't wait to try it out and take it to the streets, minus the cartoon-villain-looking part.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

double act

Have you seen those Chanel ads? Look at those stockings. Woah!

Reminds me of... Tiramisu. I don't mind wearing those to an evening party. Looks quite... yummy~

saddle up

Anyone knows where to get a bright cheery saddle bag like this? The one on the left is from Jocasi which would cost me a BOMB to buy over the internet.

It should go well with any given casual outfit and pretty girly when worn across the body or hanging off on one shoulder. So The-Mother's-era.

Monday, July 28, 2008

something old something new

Doesn't look too bad does it? I think I have a few more 'tricks' up my sleeves to update the use of this jacket.
















Cropped Washed-Out Denim Jacket: Diesel
Dark Olive Cotton Dress: Little Match Girl
Black Weaved Belt: The Mother's
Charm Necklace: Gift from The Best Friend
White Pumps: Heatwave

Sunday, July 27, 2008

time for marni

If you haven't known what Marni is, you better do now. Move it Manolo!

Runway Patent Wedges in Herb
Leather Sling-Back in Galaxy

Double Silk & Satin Sling-Back in Aubergine

I just love love the dainty peep-toe and stacked platform features. Colours' pretty fierce too! Very edgy.

So far there is no Marni boutiques around here in Singapore. It's so very only-available-outside-Asia. On Pedder does carry this label though. But I guess we can always count on our very own homegrown label, Charles & Keith to create a similar knock-off.

(not my feet!)

Saturday, July 26, 2008

alive not dead

A light washed-out cropped denim jacket from Diesel has been sitting in my wardrobe for the longest time. No actually, it has been sunning itself out on the back of my office chair for a year before I brought it home to hibernate in the wardrobe. It came in handy whenever the office air-con's too chilly for me to bear. Then I had no choice but to bring it home when we moved to a new office space.

I used to wear it with black blouse and pencil skirt to 'casualise' an otherwise solemn all-black outfit. It was a great combi but soon it became boring and predictable.

Once, an essential item at its 'peak of fame' during the early 90's is now lost and forgotten in a sea of other more attractive outfits. Strangely, this denim jacket gives me an alternate comfort (and warmth for that matter) which no other jackets/jumpers/sweaters could offer. So I'm now looking for ways to breathe some life into this jacket.

But I'm so not going to piece this denim jacket with a pair of jeans to look like this:
No.Way.

I'll rumble through my wardrobe to whip up some inspiration. This shall be my weekend project. =)

Friday, July 25, 2008

celebrating tgif! in style

I'm letting the hat get better of me again. Hah!














Straw Trilby & Deep Cerise
Long Cotton Cardigan: Cotton On
White Tank Top: Giordano
White Shorts: H&M, Shanghai
Charm Necklace: Gift from The Best Friend
Framed Poster: Not for Sale Anywhere (=P)

Thursday, July 24, 2008

old boots made new

Thoughts of my Dr. Martens boots have been wafting in and out of my head recently. Instead of my usual Puma sneakers, I thought I could pair my casual get-up of polo-tee and shorts with the Dr. Martens boots and black ankle socks. Surely I can rock out the weekend like a rocker chick?

Somewhere somehow I knew I had a pair when I was a young kid. But it wasn't my day; The Mother had disposed the old shoes years ago. So I spent the next 2 hours at the Dr. Martens website, drooling over what could be my mode du jour for this coming Friday's TGIF! mood.

1460 8-eye boot in white

20-eye boot in black

It's really inflation's doing that what used to be a fairly affordable basic Dr. Martens' boots, is now a luxury item. (i.e. screaming out 'expensive!') So maybe it's a good thing that there's no Dr. Martens stores in Singapore, otherwise I'd be so tempted to deplete my pocket for a pair.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

tis the season for trilbies

I’ve always been a hat-buff.
Evolved from just a simple baseball cap-fan, I’m now so fascinated by the intriguing erotic sensual display a trilby could bring about. Like jeans - you have high-waisted, low-risers, vintage, rough-it-out treated, boot-cut flarers, skinny cigarettes and God-knows-whatelse.
Trilbies come in an array of textures - soft-felt, tweed, straw, rafia, cotton angora, and wool. A myriad of personalities one could metamorphose into when a trilby is donned - Italian Smooth Criminal, Cuban Beach-Bummer, Rat Packer, Hip-Hop Diva, Jazz Crooner, Smart-Arse Detective, Country-Side Recluse. Since Singapore girls prefer the lazy Boho look (i.e. clothes lesser the better in this hot climate), a straw/rafia trilby surely can smarten the tired sloppy look, giving it a retro edge. Besides, since everyone complain Singapore is so damn hot, cannot be too fashionable, then wear a hat lah!

What say you?

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

quote

Only great minds can afford a simple style

- Stendhal

Monday, July 21, 2008

new muse

Top: Narrow Brim Charcoal Trilby

Middle: Light Grey Summer Trilby

Bottom: Shadow Effect Trilby

[images from TopMan]

Feel like a Godfather? A good cotton-made trilby sure makes a summery Singapore feel like Cuba.

Friday, July 18, 2008

peek-a-boo

There’s no such thing as wrapping yourself up like a huge dumpling in fall/winter! All right, so there’s no fall or winter in Singapore but this season’s fall/winter weather-friendly trends is not pocket-draining nor too complicated to catch on.

A few entries ago, I talked about monochrome pairing - this season’s comeback kid. Same picture as reference point, (very) subtle revelation is something to pick up this season. (Actually I think it’s good for any season!)

My black sillk blouse from BEBE (acquired circa 2006), sports a longish keyhole that runs from collar bone down the chest, and stops promptly at the breast bone. I can still still my plunge-neck bra! The top half is semi-translucent thin veil of silk while the bottom half, opaque black silk. No wonder they call this peek-a-boo.

Such ‘reveal-and-conceal’ top is best made of lightweight material such silk, chiffon or organza.

Vogue suggests that classic sheer shade is black, but navy blue and forest green make good alternatives too. And if the keyhole is right smack at your breast bone, no visible bra please!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

no boyfriend

But I sure have a ‘boyfriend’s’ jacket!

White Tank-Top: Thailand
Black Blazer: Singapore
Grey Cropped Denim Pants: Hang Ten
Black Leather Pumps: Aldo
Necklace: Gift from The Best Friend

Sunday, July 13, 2008

jessie's birthday treat

@ Wine Network, Dempsey Road.

Black Silk Blouse: Bebe
White High-Waisted Double-Belt Bermudas: Pull & Bear, Jordan
Black Patent Platform Sandals: Charles & Keith
Rouge Pot Ring: Anna Sui

monochrome

The Bebe Girls

Both tops from Bebe.

A few entries ago, I mentioned that classic monochrome pairing is back. The Best friend and I proved that black and white isn’t all that boring. A big chain watch or bold red lipstick makes good embellishment to the look.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

tgif! @ bebe fashion party

Black Empire Dress: Dorothy Perkins
Black Clutch: Bugis
Rings: Anna Sui Rouge Pot & Helen
Earrings: Tangs
Champagne: Moet & Chandon
















On her:
Tube-Top: Martina Pink
(Just coloured her hair too!)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

ain't no platform high enough

This is why I’m embracing the platform sandals:

1. Peep-toe front allows better ventilation for feet i.e. no more smelly feet!

2. Thicker midsole for higher shock absorption i.e. longer (and less painful) walks in heels!

3. Thicker width ankle buckle for greater support i.e. no more embarassing shoe drop!

4. Add extra inches to the silhouette.

5. Dainty peep-toe so you can either wear it on its own or over an opaque black stockings!