tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96578842024-03-29T19:03:51.175+08:00I am FashionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1077125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-88863930285858162812009-03-20T01:16:00.012+08:002009-03-23T22:05:28.659+08:00Contrary to popular belief...<p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">HG and I did not get into a fight and decided to stop working together on I am Fashion and started our own blogs instead. (Even our mutual friends wondered about it!) We still email each other daily about the intricate details of our lives and random thoughts we have, and feel extremely empty when the other is away and has no access to the internet. When I freak out, she is the first person I call and she is still my maid of honor when I fantasize about my wedding. Our reasons for closing down <em><a href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/on-final-note.html" mce_href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2009/02/on-final-note.html">I am Fashion</a> </em>still stands, though I do think that my later rationalization of it in <a href="http://teawithbg.com/2009/02/01/lets-go-have-tea/" mce_href="http://teawithbg.com/2009/02/01/lets-go-have-tea/">this blog</a> is a better articulation of how we feel.</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >As for us continuing to blog even more regularly than before, I attribute it to the "newness" of our blogs. Starting a new blog is like starting a relationship. At the beginning everything is new and exciting as you get to know the other person and watch your relationship grow and mature. Every up and every down is a significant moment. Then the honeymoon phase eventually wears off and you reach a happy medium, where your relationship becomes a part of your daily life. With any luck, you will live happily ever after in this state with a few surprises here and there to spice up the norm. If not, your relationship will wane and you grow apart, eventually deciding that you are both better off parting ways.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Clearly I'm in the honeymoon phase. We are starting to explore new things together, trying to figure out what works best for the both of us. Every new post is an adventure. Every comment and email is exciting. I want to spend every moment of everyday with it, checking on its progress i.e. stalking the traffic, the incoming and outgoing links etc. It's an exhilarating feeling that I'd almost forgotten about!</span></p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Analogy aside, it is heartwarming to read everyone's encouraging comments and to know that we were able to leave a small footprint on some people's lives. We appreciate your support and remember that we've not left the blogging world for good. Come visit us some time at our new blogs -(Find the links to our new blogs in the post below). We miss you guys!<br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1830tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-16353943356450031662009-01-30T10:00:00.004+08:002009-01-30T10:08:11.876+08:00Feeling Tickled Pink<span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1984/32094227258583c7ab02oqe9.jpg" width="400" /><br />I'm feeling like wearing a lot of soft pink colours! After looking at this <a href="http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/">site</a>.<br /><img style="width: 180px; height: 270px;" src="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3198/30078inlih8.jpg" /><img style="width: 180px; height: 270px;" src="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9120/27470inlky1.jpg" /><br />Some fancy things I would like to wear right now.<br /><img src="http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4308/31960547542f82c27cfeoeq2.jpg" width="400" /><br />Oh, I just want to wear chiffon and go around in bare feet (even if I did just purchase huge crazy boots). Yes, I want spring. I'm all ready for it.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com732tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-61158466732785295992009-01-26T02:55:00.002+08:002009-01-26T03:14:04.906+08:00Chin up, walk tall<span style="font-size:85%;">They're here!<br /><img src="http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6818/dsc0007400jh1.jpg" /><br />They are mighty tall, and I walked around them for a while thinking that I should probably return them because they're so tall. <br /><img src="http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/84/dsc0003400vo4.jpg" /><br />Except they're so awesome so I'm not going to return them.<br /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6579/balenciagachloeya5.jpg" width="400" /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6938/parisvogue44yg3.jpg" width="400" /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6695/parisvoguetrio2al6.jpg" width="400" /><br />Who doesn't like some Jak & Jil for their weekend?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Image Source: Me, <a href="http://jakandjil.com/blog">Jak & Jil</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com582tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-72083843198675847652009-01-22T09:28:00.004+08:002009-01-22T09:51:44.833+08:00Go Crazy<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ohhhh I did something totally insane and spent money on a pair of boots that look like this:<br /><img src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4484/guessmaevebootjw3.jpg" /><br />Yes. They will be here tomorrow. Wonderful Guess "Maeve" boots. Kind of gothic but I can't wait to wear it with my chiffon dress with tights and leg warmers, a black blazer, and some crazy coloured scarf.<br /><br />So now for some outfits that I would gladly wear. Because we all have Lacroix, Moschino and Schouler lying around in our closets.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7818/01mrp8.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3180/05mbv8.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5534/07mmq4.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5553/09mfr4.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9020/s01kw4.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7594/s09rq8.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5046/s10ft4.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />SO EXCITED. SO IN LOVE.<br /><br />But not nearly as excited or as in love with the fact that Barack Obama is now our President!!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1210tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-43947891002972232222009-01-08T09:21:00.000+08:002009-01-09T11:16:47.166+08:00The DVF Keva Dress<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I always knew that Ms. von Furstenburg was a genius with the wrap dress, but I thought that my one printed blue DvF classic wrap dress would be enough to quench my thirst for DvF. Unfortunately, she has proven me wrong with the Keva dress.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SWanhcJZVhI/AAAAAAAADjs/Lh8z0o0Vymk/s1600-h/Keva+Dress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SWanhcJZVhI/AAAAAAAADjs/Lh8z0o0Vymk/s400/Keva+Dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289099005326349842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I first caught a glimpse of it online window shopping on Shopbop. It had only just gone on sale and I thought, aww what a pretty dress. Then the other day, I saw it at a department store and I must say, it looks even better in person! Naturally I simply HAD to try it on, even though the only one on the rack was about 2 sizes too big. And it felt absolutely beautiful. It is made out of this wonderfully flowy chiffon material that moves with you as you swirl. Most of the time with these kind of dresses, the chest area would be too big for me. But from the looks of it, with the right size, it promises to fit well on me (or so I imagine). And best thing of all? With this print, this is the perfect dress for Spring. The color is dark enough that you can pair it with tights for colder weathers. But the material and design is just light enough that it will still be great for summer! The print is also not so recognizable that it will be over next season. How awesome is this dress?<br /><br />Unfortunately for me, I analyze too long and now they are sold out on Shopbop (it was half price!). I've already checked the DvF website, Saks and Neiman Marcus. But alas, it looks like this dress is lost to me. I definitely need to keep my eye out for something similar in the next collection!<br /><br />Oh and Happy 2009 everyone!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Image Source: </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.shopbop.com/diane-von-furstenberg-dresses/br/v=1/2534374302063540.htm?fm=browse-brand-shopbysize&all">Shopbop</a><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com199tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-68674474603599847582009-01-07T10:44:00.005+08:002009-01-07T10:56:56.150+08:00Dress Me<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">What inspires your sense of style? For me, right now it's things that drape well, a summery sort of flow, romantic things and I get inspired by photos that appear drenched in sunlight. I love photo spreads, I could spend hours upon hours staring at them and soaking in their beautiful glossy feel. This is just a hint of what has been inspiring me lately, what about you?<br /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/217/vogueitaliaha7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4962/80965lara06122600lovd9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4151/isabelliju8.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6033/eikr2xyy0.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2904/teenvoguesp1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3575/80729lara05122469lojj3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9508/15cijcmxm6.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6483/sashapolaba7.jpg" height="486" width="400" /><br /><br />Kind of makes you want summer...<br /><br />Image Source: livejournal.com/users/fakingfashion<br /> livejournal.com/users/modelcouture<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com257tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-85980146296338802962009-01-02T10:06:00.002+08:002009-01-02T10:14:59.360+08:00There's something about the girl<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">There's something about the girls at <a href="http://garancedore.fr">Garance Dore</a>. Maybe it's their fresh faces, their glowing skin, their always inspiring looks, or their gazing eyes. I love street-style blogs, because we're not looking at people who dress to the nines everyday in clothes that cost more than they should. We're simply looking at people with their own taste, their own style, just living their lives, who happened to be caught on camera and shown to the world. </span><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7096/clemencepoesy1xo3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5002/jacket2ck7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5153/leaseydoux1wg5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/711/mira1jz7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8684/nathaliebhh1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/108/paris1ej5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4628/stockholm7wm7.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Image Source: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://garancedore.fr/">Garance Dore</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com225tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-57283357063608800722008-12-31T07:50:00.003+08:002008-12-31T08:17:21.088+08:00Pass The Bubbly Please<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Ah. The New Year is upon us - where did the time go? One more reason to celebrate with friends and loved ones, and one more reason to dress up and look fabulous. I'm sure you have all found your dresses already but I just passed by the store window of BCBG the other day. BCBG has always attracted me, there is something simple and ethereal about their dresses, and their cutting (for me at least, is superb).<br /><br />Their dresses make you feel almost old hollywood glam or simply modern chic. I know they're rather simple, definitely something you've seen before, but talk about excellent draping! I don't know, there's something about them that makes me fall in love.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9036/pbcbg14633853dtgo3.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Love the velvet bodice of this dress!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9840/pbcbg15398521dthx4.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">This dress is actually much more beautiful in person.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/730/pbcbg15411897dtmi3.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Aughhh...I need to get this - look at that sleeve detail!<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6712/pbcbg15411890dtnd3.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">So simple, so lovely (especially the colour). Hm, I will advise you not to wear a headband that the model demonstrates...<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/9527/pbcbg15458504dtxf6.jpg" /></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;">Ok, kind of generic I know, princess cut blah blah blah. But the material! And a colour that would look great on all skin tones.<br /><br />What are you doing for New Year's? &equally important, what will you be wearing?<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com252tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-29833856570535068802008-12-30T03:11:00.004+08:002008-12-30T03:17:15.530+08:00Good Golly Boots!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I found (and purchased) two pairs of boots this weekend.<br /><br />Yes, two.<br /><br />They are comfortable ... and I love, love, love them.<br /><br />Steve Madden - Legion<br /><img src="http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3268/shoesiaec1129024br9.jpg" width="400" height="400" /><br /><br />INC Brook Riding Boot - mine are chocolate brown and aren't so shiny.<br /><img src="http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/3868/57091722jz2.jpg" width="400" height="546" /><br /><br />Oh sales how I love thee.<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com98tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-30421193563019136252008-12-26T09:43:00.004+08:002008-12-27T08:18:05.361+08:00Merry Christmas To All, and To All A Goodnight<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you had a wonderful evening and a beautiful day! Were in good company with family and friends, wrapped up warm - or dressed downright cool! - with good food, wherever you are! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This spread instantly made me want to layer up with colours and scarves - I actually decided that I had too much black in my closet! Is that even possible? Love the fresh faces and the braided hair. What wonderful winter inspiration - take the look of fall and bring with you into winter, enough of the dull greys and the generic black. I can't believe I just said that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6703/2gtsqwpdw5.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/1267/i2q7h3wl0.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/5871/9ss215tc9.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/7530/kb6afccb8.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/5708/ot261jbb4.jpg" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Image source: Elle Italy by David Burton</span><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-11940309408020989532008-12-24T04:35:00.006+08:002008-12-25T04:44:23.326+08:00Happy Christmukkah!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Something to drool over on this special day....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SVKeIC4iC6I/AAAAAAAADjk/lYJOzyTMsqQ/s1600-h/Stuart+Weitzman+Pomposo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SVKeIC4iC6I/AAAAAAAADjk/lYJOzyTMsqQ/s400/Stuart+Weitzman+Pomposo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283459173909138338" border="0" /></a>Yes, I'm in love with red pumps! But just to add some variety, these are not Louboutins (remember the <a href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-turkey-day.html#comments">Turkey day pumps</a>?), but from Stuart Weitzman. Dear Santa.....<br /><br />Happy Christmukkah everyone!<br /><br />Psst! I heard Bloomies is having a big sale on the 26th!<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=142274&CategoryID=9756&PageID=9682*2*96*-1*-1*8">Bloomies</a><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-66511236603425526392008-12-23T10:21:00.004+08:002008-12-23T11:45:20.207+08:00Scented<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I indulge in perfume. I tend to put too much on and think nothing of it. I'm a dedicated and committed wearer of four scents, all of which are used in a rotational manner, depending on mood, weather, clothes and/or occasion. They are much more than just the fantastic four.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">My first ever - must wear all the time - is this discontinued line of Ines De La Fressange. After all, she was Lagerfeld's muse.<br /><img src="http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/5479/inespolapb9.jpg" /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I found this a couple of years ago - extremely fitting for Spring or Fall. Roger & Gallet Bouquet Imperial</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><img src="http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9929/prehome01br4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Something fresh after a hot shower, or light for a summer day I wear Baby Bench. What's that? Yes, a perfume for babies. Not really a perfume actually, scented water? I have no idea, but it smells damn good AND it's made in the Philippines! Subtle and soft.<br /><img src="http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/1300/jellybpolaka6.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />And last, but certainly not least, Marc Jacobs' Daisy. Divine. Long lasting, beautiful!<br /><img src="http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/8329/marcpo2.jpg" /><br /><br />What's your scent?<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-90170504927767686642008-12-21T15:37:00.003+08:002008-12-21T20:08:33.144+08:00Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/21<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After MUCH drama, the fall of the auto industry in the US has finally been avoided- at least temporarily anyway. In the end, Bush signed over $17.4 to Chrysler and GM on Friday in return for non voting warrants and more oversight on executive pay etc. In the end, they made a full circle and the money will be coming from the TARP fund, which brings up the really intriguing question of whether the government has opened the pandora box and now other industries will be lining up to get a share of the rest of the TARP fund. Paulson has already asked Congress to release the rest of the $350 billion TARP fund early, when just a few days ago he said that it will not be necessary. Just when we thought we figured out how the TARP is going to work, they change their minds. This does not bode well for the government, because it makes them look like they have no idea what they're doing. Maybe they don't! On the other hand, the wider purpose of TARP is to support the financial market stability, and I daresay, it will probably not be very stable if the auto industry went bankrupt!<br /><br />On the sidelines, the Madoff scandal continues to unfold, revealing many influential individuals exposed to this fraud. The S&P cut the rating of 11 US and EU banks, including </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Bank of America, Barclays Bank, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, UBS and Wells Fargo Bank. I guess if ratings must be cut, at least there is safety in numbers. What are you going to do when <span style="font-style: italic;">everyone </span>goes down?<br /><br />Outside of the States, it looks like the land of chocolate and waffles is not doing very well. Belgium's attempt to bailout Fortis got frozen as Prime Minister Yves Leterme tendered his resignation after having reportedly politically meddling to sway a court ruling. Apparently this is the third time their government collapsed. I had no idea.<br /></span></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-4881921470821102642008-12-20T06:10:00.004+08:002008-12-20T06:22:15.316+08:00The Girl With The Short Hair<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Last year I went from that was down below the middle of my back, to a really bad short japanese-boy-rockstar cut. My hair grows fast so while I was mortified & stuck with pinning it back and trying to tie it up in all sorts of ways, with ribbons and clips, it eventually grew back to past my shoulders by September of this year. Being stuck with thick, thick hair I got fed up and went to go get it cut again into a straight across, above the shoulders/longish bob. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Then, I went home and chopped it all off to have it super short in the back, with an A-line cut in the front. Kind of like Victoria Beckham, but less extreme and shorter. How does it feel? Totally awesome. Here are some cuties that might inspire you to cut it short.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8583/aidh7.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/9844/louisese9.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6554/jhss2.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1669/marion1op1.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">The best part is that you figure out fun ways to do your hair, it's just easier to take of! Best part? If you can work the curling iron and get a bunch of curls, it's completely adorable. It definitely becomes a deciding factor on how you style your outfits. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">What are your thoughts on girls with short hair?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">As for my next hair cut? I'm definitely going to go for a Shannyn Sossamon look.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/6013/shannonsossamoner5.jpg" /><br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://garancedore.fr/">Garance Dore</a><br /><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-21276490488695527882008-12-16T10:45:00.003+08:002008-12-16T11:02:02.912+08:00Oh boy, oh boy<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">How do you like your boy to look? Mine is the usual jeans and t-shirt kinda guy, but I like a little styled grunge to be honest! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5923/12098nyutwowebqh4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">A little flannel can go a long way. Too much flannel can be tacky and "OH LOOK I AM A HIPSTER."</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/3342/1028gvshoulderswebul8.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Perhaps a little <span style="font-style: italic;">too</span> trendy with the scarf and all - but nonetheless a rather eye-pleasing outfit! I love the checkered shirt.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/674/12078fabfleawebsd4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I love this. I love the coat. He looks so... historical!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7515/kw6webes1.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Casual, cute, playful!</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">Lego belt!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/6272/11158parishatwebjh4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2797/chanel4awebnd6.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Umm...yes, hello and <span style="font-style: italic;">hello.</span><br /><br />Boys with style are big in my book - a little character like a neck scarf or a sharp looking jacket can make all the difference. Just enough scruff balanced out by the perfect amount of tidiness. And of course, excellent manners. Chivalry is not dead and of course style for men is alive as ever. Just a few things that make me sigh.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />So tell me, how you would you like your man to dress?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><br />All photos by <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">The Sartorialist</a>, which I love and adore. Who doesn't?<br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-68318528933042633602008-12-14T09:06:00.000+08:002008-12-15T12:07:03.394+08:00Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/14<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's been a stressful few weeks for US auto makers. Last week, they handed in their proposals to be reviewed by Congress. I'm not sure about the details, but it was along the lines of major cut backs, and the Ford CEO vowing to work for $1 a year if Ford had to take money from the government (they are currently only asking for a loan line for emergency). At the beginning of the week, the senate approved a bailout. On Thursday, it was blocked by opposing Republicans, who thinks that it will be better for the big 3 to pursue a prearranged bankruptcy instead and also because the Unions wouldn't back down from a wage cut (beggars <span style="font-style: italic;">really </span>can't be choosers...). Supporters argue that no one wants to buy cars from a bankrupt car company, which is a very valid point (think of the warranty/repair issues!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">). On Friday, Bush had to step in vowing to save the automakers from collapsing, with the TARP money (which they originally didn't want to do). A lot is at stake. The automakers claim that 1 out of 10 jobs in the US is connected to the auto industry. That would be devastating to the already weak economy.<br /><br />A very good example of this trickling effect, would be GMAC the auto financier, which just got approved to become a bank holding company last week. Unfortunately, becoming a bank holding company is not as easy as GS and MS makes it out to be and they're struggling to raise the capital needed to do so. They are trying to renegotiate with debt holders to swap the debt for a smaller amount of debt, cash and preferred shares. If this doesn't work then they are highly likely to go into bankruptcy.<br /><br />The other big news this week was Bernie Madoff $50 billion fraud. This former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market and Wall Street legend, is allegedly the perpetrator of a $50 billion giant ponzi scheme. According to Wiki, a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi_scheme">ponzie scheme</a> is a fraudalent investment operation that pays abnormally high returns to investors using the money coming in from subsequent investors. Apparently lots of the super wealthy have been fooled by this scheme. It is amazing how much you can get away with, with a good reputation and an affable character!<br /><br />It appears though that the markets is already immune to these scandals, because the markets ended (by a tiny bit) up this week!<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span> </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-91065637446064001792008-12-11T13:19:00.006+08:002008-12-12T14:11:24.631+08:00FW08: Fancy Tights<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Ever since I saw these stockings on the Chanel FW08 runway, I knew I wanted them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZl0AGWI/AAAAAAAADiU/7u_mEHg3zsw/s1600-h/Tights-+Chanel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZl0AGWI/AAAAAAAADiU/7u_mEHg3zsw/s400/Tights-+Chanel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399522832128354" border="0" /></a>They are refreshing, fun and elegant. I especially love the black stripe at the back- it is super slimming!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZ-HDyVI/AAAAAAAADic/r5EjAmTYUgk/s1600-h/Tights-+UO.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZ-HDyVI/AAAAAAAADic/r5EjAmTYUgk/s400/Tights-+UO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399529354512722" border="0" /></a>Luckily for me, this trend finally made it to high street. Urban Outfitters have almost the same contrasting colored ones (left: and it's not true what they say on the website about it being online only. I just got mine from the store today!). They are also just simple enough that you can wear it with almost anything.<br /><br />Urban Outfitters also offer a bit of variation with the bold black/gray stripes (right), which are still cool and slimming. But since this one is so much more striking than the other one, I'd be much more careful matching this one because these ARE the statement.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaQ4Q_DI/AAAAAAAADis/bmFAZ5SdDfs/s1600-h/Tights-+UO+%2B+Accessorize.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaQ4Q_DI/AAAAAAAADis/bmFAZ5SdDfs/s400/Tights-+UO+%2B+Accessorize.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399534392736818" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" > If you want something even subtler, I'd go with these stockings with a seam at the back. It is <span style="font-style: italic;">almost </span>like regular stockings but with an interesting twist at the back that is both sexy and slimming (a <span style="font-style: italic;">very </span>important attribute), what more can you want?<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaOf_2LI/AAAAAAAADik/6wxf6nKkehk/s1600-h/Tights-+UO+%2B+Express.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaOf_2LI/AAAAAAAADik/6wxf6nKkehk/s400/Tights-+UO+%2B+Express.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399533754079410" border="0" /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >I'd always thought that lace was slutty, but HG turned me around and now I"m a convert (or maybe I'd just confused them with fishnets?). It adds just the right subtle touch of girliness to an outfit (and it is <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> popular amongst the models this season). This mini diamond printed tights (right) gives a similar textured effect in a less girly way. Just remember not to choose any print too densely populated or wide (like wide diamond prints or plaids!), because they'd just make your legs look uneccesarily wide.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaaFCZXI/AAAAAAAADi0/wL21Y1Y0mpc/s1600-h/Tights-+UO2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaaFCZXI/AAAAAAAADi0/wL21Y1Y0mpc/s400/Tights-+UO2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399536862225778" border="0" /></a>And also, not fishnet footless stockings or v print red ones (above), please. They are just tacky tacky tacky. But otherwise, have fun with this trend. I know I will :)<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp">Urban Outfitters</a>, <a href="http://www.style.com/">Style.com</a>, <a href="http://www.monsoon.co.uk/icat/accessorize">Accessorize </a>and <a href="http://www.express.com/home.jsp">Express</a><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-36640039925685133352008-12-11T10:15:00.005+08:002008-12-11T20:24:29.867+08:00All Bundled Up - Literally<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I love bundling up to keep warm. It's cozy and makes me happy. What I love a lot right now are cowl neck scarves! I'm such a fan! I knitted my sister a burgundy/mauve/maroon cowl neck scarf that she can wrap around her head, shoulders and neck about 20 times over. I then went onto Etsy to discover that they were all over the place!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3825/croskayellowpe1.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6240/happiknitsorangegi6.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">In winter, always welcome wonderful bright colours. Cowl neck scarves by <a href="http://croska.etsy.com/">Croska</a> (yellow) and <a href="http://happiknits.etsy.com/">Happiknits </a>(orange).</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1995/yarnovermovementbluedr2.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/434/ozettabrownjy2.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Some darker tones for Fall. Blue cowl neck by <a href="http://yarnovermovement.etsy.com/">YarnOverMoment</a>, and brown cowl neck by <a href="http://ozetta.etsy.com/">Ozetta</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5710/yokoo3jn0.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8972/yokoo2nz4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">SUPER HUGE AND COMFY! I want one of these for myself! By <a href="http://yokoo.etsy.com/">Yokoo</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/716/yokoo1qw1.jpg" /></span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-69114450502033838512008-12-10T10:40:00.005+08:002008-12-10T10:51:28.688+08:00Pull Yourself Up By Your Boot Straps<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I own a pair of 2 year old Seychelles boots. They're absolutely brilliant in the sense of comfort, practicality and style. I'm so attached that I refuse to believe that the sole is slowly wearing away, that there is hardly any grip left, or that the zipper is removing itself from the actual boot.<br /><br />But in these harsh winter months (HELLO, yesterday was frigid!) we need to make sure our feet are warm and that we don't slip (that is, if you are fortunate enough to live in a place with the joys of black ice, hail and snow... If not, I apologise for my not-applicable-to-life post).<br /><img src="http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1111/bootsej1.jpg" /><br />Here are some boots that I found, sadly prices are much too high for my liking - then again, investing in a good pair of hardy boots is a good idea. Forget the heels and give me those rubber soles, please! Buckles are great on boots, they give them some character and add a little something to your outfit. &those Tory Burch boots with the bi-colour leather, how excellent.<br /><br />I like to have boots that have zippers up the leg, they are more shapely and much easier to put on, especially when you want to tuck in your trousers.<br /><br />And for all our sakes. Please DO NOT wear these, I beg you.<br /><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4037/yuckhl2.jpg" /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://seychellesfootwear.com">Seychelles</a>, <a href="http://neimanmarcus.com">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="http://nordstrom.com">Nordstrom</a><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-18953750188276796082008-12-08T11:04:00.001+08:002008-12-09T14:13:59.959+08:00More Sweaters<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >As I'm <span style="font-style: italic;">virtually </span>filling up my shopping cart (it is SO much fun), I realized how everything I choose was either a dress a cute delicate top or a cardigan. Nothing practical that I can wear on a daily basis (besides maybe the cardigans). This is probably why my winter wardrobe is so monotonous year after year. It occurs to me that maybe I should change my approach a bit and focus instead the basics- like sweaters! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lRuH22I/AAAAAAAADhc/xPYlf1Trr5Q/s1600-h/Sweater-+Rebecca+Taylor+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lRuH22I/AAAAAAAADhc/xPYlf1Trr5Q/s400/Sweater-+Rebecca+Taylor+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799910876928866" border="0" /></a>I am loving these two very simple sweaters with a twist. The jeweled collar of the Rebecca Taylor cashmere sweater (left), gives this somber gray sweater just the feminine touch it needs to be pretty. The twist on this cowl neck Marc by Marc Jacobs (right) sweater is cool and refreshing. And the beauty about both of these sweaters is that, while they are interesting, they are still simple enough to be paired with anything, from simple jeans to printed skirts- in fact, I think printed skirts would be a brilliant idea!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_leJEnQI/AAAAAAAADhk/9qGAhIKIc-Q/s1600-h/Sweater-+Juicy+%2B+LAMB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_leJEnQI/AAAAAAAADhk/9qGAhIKIc-Q/s400/Sweater-+Juicy+%2B+LAMB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799914211187970" border="0" /></a>Moving along, we have the stand alone sweaters that makes a statement by itself. The Juicy Couture criss cross sweater (left) is cute and preppy. And I love the little lambs on the black LAMB sweater- it provides a very cute contrast to the stark black/white. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lgIe7tI/AAAAAAAADhs/svUfzM_1AHg/s1600-h/Sweater-+RL+%2B+shopbop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lgIe7tI/AAAAAAAADhs/svUfzM_1AHg/s400/Sweater-+RL+%2B+shopbop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799914745589458" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Finally, you can never go wrong with a classic quality sweater. My personal favourites are Ralph Lauren cashmere sweaters (left). They feel divine. I want one in every color! And of course, you can get even simpler ones like this one from Bop Basics (right). In fact, many of their classic Bop Basic cashmeres are on sale right now! I have my eye on that black cashmere turtleneck!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Image Source: <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shopbop</a>, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Entry.jsp">Saks</a> and <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=fd_us_ShopOnline">Ralph Lauren</a> </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-2997609509507382842008-12-06T22:31:00.004+08:002008-12-07T03:55:12.119+08:00Luella<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Love love love love love love love love LOVE Luella.<br />LOVE LUELLA JEWELRY.<br /><br />Add one of these gigantic string of pearls, and you churn out a piece of art - YOU!<br /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1878/l1hj9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6906/l2wz1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9863/l3fv2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6343/l4ev1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2624/l5gk5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5388/l6vw2.jpg" /><br /><br />How utterly exciting is all of that? Put together with a blazer or even a t-shirt would make you look (and probably feel) fabulous. A tad late but - Luella had, by far and in my opinion, the best accessories that I spotted on the runway!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com97tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-69908955959664910822008-12-05T10:59:00.004+08:002008-12-05T11:26:38.687+08:00Little Crafty Gifts<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I should have started my Christmas shopping a long time ago. In fact, I still haven't started, but here are some ideas.<br /><br />Crafty little things are definitely something I'm a fan of. Handmade? Good quality? Yes, please! Check out these little finds of mine on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. Etsy is so fantastic, you support people who create their own things and you always find awesome and wonderful creations. What better than to give a gift that's made with a lot of love? Not only is it unique and fun, it's something to remember you by!<br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/2848/alliebeansxu0.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5715/alliebeans2nh9.jpg" /><br />I posted about Etsy creator <a href="http://alliebeans.etsy.com/">Alliebeans</a> in a post I did about my make-up. basics I can honestly say that the quality of these products is tops, it's excellent! And I also have that little coin pouch (bottom picture), it's perfect! I have already bought several to give to friends.<br /><img src="http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/708/wristwarmers2lt3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3735/wristwarmersgj1.jpg" /><br />This is not an Etsy maker. These wrist warmers are designed and made by <a href="http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.com/">Sandra Juto</a>, I found them on her <a href="http://www.smosch.com/">blog</a>. How adorable! They're very Victorian; beautiful and definitely useful.<br /><img src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5596/christmastreeszb0.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5328/penguinsng7.jpg" /><br />Decorations! I love Christmas decorations! Perfect for a gift for someone else - or yourself! I'm about to go order the cute little needle felted acorn trees from <a href="http://truluxe.etsy.com/">truLuxe</a>. And the adorable little penguins are from <a href="http://skunkboycreatures.etsy.com/">Skunkboy Creatures</a>.<br /><img src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7749/mittenswy1.jpg" /><br />What could be more fitting during the wintery months than a pair of mittens? And then <a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Moocow</a> went to go add some pom poms. I'd be happy to receive this, and I know a lot of people who would be too.<br /><br />What are you thinking about getting for your family and friends?<br /><br />Image Source: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://alliebeans.etsy.com/">Alliebeans</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.com/">Sandra Juto</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://truluxe.etsy.com/">truLuxe</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://skunkboycreatures.etsy.com/">Skunkboy Creatures</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Moocow</a>, <a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-20607918402055404422008-12-04T10:25:00.003+08:002008-12-07T03:33:25.478+08:00Red Red Dress<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Yes, back to holiday dresses. Going from muted tones to FIERY RED, and orange and purple...and black.<br /><br />I fully approve of this dress by Theory. I don't know why, it's rather simple, not totally exciting, and I'm not huge on patterns, but I'm definitely big on this. It's like big brush stroke roses.<br /><img src="http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2288/theorylt0.jpg" /><br />Clearly I'm going to like this one, <i>and</i> I'm going to tell you I'm in love with it because it has ruffles. I cannot stop with the ruffles, oh Lela Rose, how beautiful.<br /><img src="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5493/lelarosern5.jpg" /><br />My God, and then I found THIS. Roberto Cavalli! Red! Luscious! Passionate! Most Excellent!<br /><img src="http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7434/robertcavalliwq9.jpg" /><br />Oscar De La Renta - the perfect designer for a night out. I have nothing else to say, the colour just pops, and the amount of detail is just enough for it to be very interesting, but not overly gaudy.<br /><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1433/oscardelarentakf9.jpg" /><br />This big rose applique on the side of the dress is awesome. Some skill definitely went into designing it. While it's a bit last season, it's not just sewn on, it's sewn into the dress. Stunning and memorable to say the least.<br /><img src="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3222/mingjodiarnoldpj9.jpg" /><br />Just like I can't get away from ruffles, I can't get away from black. The following dress is by Abeate. Wonderful!<br /><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1151/abeatecd5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-79235996781420565452008-12-03T11:14:00.003+08:002008-12-03T11:16:06.565+08:00Holiday Dresses...just to start<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Another excuse to buy another dress for another occasion, when it's not really necessary, especially now with the recession... but hey, let's have a look anyway.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7554/winter1wl6.jpg" /><br />& we're going for ideas,</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > not </span><span style="font-size:85%;">prices. Moving along, my little obsession continues with all things white/ivory/beige, within that realm of things, and of course greys and blacks; I thought the following dresses were rather interesting. Something different from the usual holiday dresses you see hung on rack after rack, store after store. Let's start off with a Missoni scarf dress.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3047/missoniic1.jpg" /><br />I love the back, and especially the subtle pattern, and how the dress has been hemmed. You see a lot of scarf dresses, but this one has some character.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4425/winter2uw6.jpg" /><br />And then after BG's talk of her Rebecca Taylor dress, I had to go find some more because her dress was so beautiful! Simple, but so elegant! The perfect black dress.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/610/rebeccataylorvy8.jpg" /><br />It's definitely a piece you could dress up <i>and</i> down. Versatility is always a good thing. I can just imagine how flowing the material would look.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1072/miumiugy2.jpg" /><br />Above, a dress by Miu Miu. Usually I see things by Miu Miu and I get excited, then after a while I don't really like them. However I like this one, and it kind of reminds me of an extremely toned down version of what BG and HG called the "S" dress in a previous post. I love the pleated bottom.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1249/chloeww1.jpg" /><br />And then there is Chloe. How cute! I have a dress that has a veil layer on top similar to this, and I absolutely adore it. However mine is all black, so this change hue is something I'm drawn to.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5272/winter3lw3.jpg" /><br />And then there is Vera Wang.<br /><img src="http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6760/verawangbr6.jpg" /><br />Maybe a little too generic and confined? I'm not entirely sure. But beading detail is always an extravagance one can indulge in. Something more grand and sophisticated than sequins and glitter.<br /><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/148/winter4ab3.jpg" /><br />So maybe this year, opt for softer tones? Whatever suits your fancy, this was just one idea. There shall be more to come!<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://netaporter.com">Net A Porter</a>, Deuxieme Classe F/W 2008</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9657884.post-31968432991133074272008-12-01T01:22:00.005+08:002008-12-01T22:41:06.068+08:00Elegant or Prom?<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >My mom recently came back from a wedding in Sydney and she got me a dress. On the phone she made it sound really fabulous, "it is a evening dress in a pale sea green color, that goes just below your knees with a matching shawl/scarf. Everyone, even your dad, thinks it is very elegant and gorgeous!" It never occurred to me that I'd want a pale green dress, but seeing as it IS Christmas, maybe it'll be just the thing for a Christmas party!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/STF6eUJzwMI/AAAAAAAADiM/nKn6I_bRF_Y/s1600-h/dress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/STF6eUJzwMI/AAAAAAAADiM/nKn6I_bRF_Y/s400/dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274131299852075202" border="0" /></a>When I first laid eyes on it, my first reaction was PROM DRESS. The whole pastel color and the jewels at the bodice, with the length ....you got to admit, it's a bit prom like. If not prom like, then at least bridesmaid like. Or just... kind of old (esp with the matching shawl). Don't get me wrong. I love my mom for remembering me on her holiday and buying be stuff out of the blue. I DO know how lucky I am and I do appreciate the gesture. And as much as I am complaining now, I will probably end up wearing it. This is just not something I'd pick on my own... I'd probably pick something more vibrant with funkier jewels, more modern. As an economist, I'm always thinking about opportunity cost.<br /><br />Having stared at it for quite some time now though, I'm starting to come around to it a bit. The pale sea green color and simple bodice design can be considered as goddess-like and elegant. And while it is not modern, I guess it is classic. I can't go <span style="font-style: italic;">too</span> wrong in a classic dress, right?<br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com57