Let's Play Dress-Up.

not a question but HAPPY BIRTHDAY [:

2011-03-21T09:32:00.001-07:00

not a question but HAPPY BIRTHDAY [:

Answer here

so, how did you spend Valentine's? [just answer the question] haha

2011-02-14T04:01:00.001-08:00

so, how did you spend Valentine's? [just answer the question] haha

Answer here

Lee Hyori for Topgirl

2010-09-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

via allkpop

Anja for Vogue Germany October 2010

2010-09-19T02:13:00.000-07:00

photos by Camilla Akrans

i just realised, most of the editorials i post here feature Anja. well, gotta admit, im biased towards the girl. {:

infinity pool and the city skyline

2010-09-17T07:28:00.000-07:00

(TSR asymmetrical dress, M)phosis multi-buckle belt, New Look sandals, Mulberry inspired bag)

invited two out of four [we were missing the other two who're currently studying in Perth] of my favourite girls over to Marina Bay Sands hotel for a sleep-over on Tuesday! we got to soak in the infinity pool with a picturesque view of the city. beautiful.

tea leaf and a little stoning.

2010-09-14T22:33:00.000-07:00

(diy-ed Threadless shirt, F21 black shorts, Warehouse bucket bag, faux white Docs)

overdued pictures from hanging out with Fe! my Threadless tee took me over a week to diy i think. but i must say i love how airy it feels. definitely a need to have one like it in your closet if you live in hot and humid Singapore. =/

Tanya for Flaire Italia, September

2010-09-12T08:41:00.000-07:00

shopaholic anonymous

2010-09-07T06:42:00.000-07:00

photo via postsecret

just a short one! im sorry updates have been lacking as i've been busy with class the past couple of days. i wish i can take photos and document what i wear everytime i step out of the house but i dont really have the space to. so youre gonna have to wait till the next time i head out to town maybe, f0r an outfit post. other than that, i'd try and keep this place filled with new posts!

in the meantime, do share if you have a fashion-related secret! {:

"born from a boombox"

2010-09-01T23:05:00.000-07:00

yknow, however much i enjoy shopping and all these fashion 'stuff', there's something that i love even more. i love dance with a passion that i doubt will ever, ever die. i realised how important it is to me. i've always looked for things that'd make me an individual in my own eyes. knowing im my own person helps me to hold my own. i guess this is it. nobody can take this away from me. i may not be very good yet but i never want to stop dancing. never.

is there one thing in life that makes you feel special/ that you absolutely love and will never give up for the life of you?

Sasha P for Numero #116

2010-08-30T04:59:00.000-07:00

(photos by Greg Kadel)

my favorites in the lot.
i love Sasha but i'd really like to flick the cigarette off her hand in the first photo. it doesn't add any artistic value to the editorial at all. just. totally. redundant.

Look Book goes public

2010-08-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

you might have been waiting ever so patiently for an invite in your inbox to join the previously exclusive online fashion community, Look Book, before but you dont have to anymore! the LB management has decided to extend their reach out to the public for a change. so all you LB virgins and fashionistas out there, do register and show the world how YOU style your looks and work your threads.

Lara Stone for Vogue US, September 2010

2010-08-26T21:17:00.000-07:00

it's been a while since i've actually noticed an editorial of Lara's seeing how most of them had her flashing her C cups and featured the absence of her eye-brows. but despite the lack of expression here, i have to admit that she looks elegant and well, gorgeous. the first photo's my favourite.

Rara the Raccoon

2010-08-22T21:23:00.000-07:00

(Topshop cropped rectangle top, Mango fitted jeans, Warehouse studded bucket bag, Zara platformed clogs, F21 accessories)

thanks to the girls at Monoxious, Charmaine and i headed down to busy Orchard Road sans make-up, excited to get a makeover done. what got us excited was that we were sent to La Coco's where Charm got her hair personally done by Jean Pierre who have fixed the hair of many korean artists including ss501's Kim Hyun Joong's! {:

so, for those interested, all you have to do is show up at basement 1 of OC on Sundays from now till October, get your make-up and hair done by professionals, get your photo taken and ta-dah, you might just be the next face of OC! {: it's definitely a fun experience to have with your girlfriends if you find yourself, like us, spending way too much time on the www doing nothing at all.

CN to the Blue

2010-08-20T20:55:00.000-07:00

(New Look asymmetrical shirt and sandals, F21 black cut-offs and cross necklace, Warehouse studded bucket bag)

last night was just another evening at the airport, drowning in fan-girl-dom with hundreds of screaming girls waiting for Kpop group, CNBlue's arrival before getting some Popeye's. [pardon the lack of make-up+bad hair] 'twas a last minute decision but we still managed to snag pretty good spots-prolly due to it being a school night, poor primary school/ secondary kids are stuck at home studying. muahahaha!

anyway, it's a pity you cant really see my new bag i got from Warehouse here. it's so soft and leathery and small and studded and convenient and best of all, was slashed down from $133 to $49! how could i walk away from that right? {:
ps. be a dear and fund my Diploma by shopping at Distressedress! :D

Georgia May Jagger for W, Sept 2010

2010-08-18T02:02:00.000-07:00

i dont really care for Georgia here tbh. i might love it more if it was Coco Rocha/ Stam in this editorial. maybe. nonetheless, i love the set of the photoshoot!

happy birthday singapore

2010-08-15T05:44:00.000-07:00

(gifted overall, black sports bra, Zara clogs)

singapore turned 45 last weekend and my aunt invited us to Marina Bay Sands to catch the spectacular fire-works show up on the sky park. it was pretty amazing really, minus the fact that there were throngs of people and it took the staff about 5 hours to get us our room. tsk. anyway, i couldnt find the platforms that i wanted at Zara but found these clogs instead, marked down from $199 to $59! of course, i had to get them. {:

i cant wait to do a post on all the stuff that i'd bought this past few weeks. im excited. :D for now, peace out!

Fashion Blogger "Must-Haves"

2010-08-10T21:19:00.000-07:00

in the past couple of years, fashion blogs have blossomed into something much more than just sites on the world wide web. these blogs have garnered tons and tons of viewership, enough to possess great power/ influence over the fashion-conscious masses. here're a few items that've created a wave among fashionistas across cyber-space, and beyond.

remember that iconic Crocodile dress from the Christopher Kane for Topshop collection not too long ago? i recall wanting it so bad, despite the fact that i couldnt afford it's price tag of over 200 bucks. then Zara came up with these cat-printed onesies that were very Miu Miu. they flew off the shelves before i could even lay my hands on them.

now don't tell me you haven't noticed these YSL Arty rings on the fingers of your favourite fashion bloggers. Caroline Feber has one, 4th and Bleeker's Alexandra has one, Le Blog de Sushi's Sushi has one, Rumi has a couple.. and that F21 cross double-finger ring that ive coveted for for the longest time everrrr. SIGH.

a girl cant ever have enough heels, yes? i can only dream of having those Acne Atacoma and D&G wedges, Miu Miu satin platforms and Jessica Simpson's Dany platforms in my possession. i doubt the Atacomas are comfortable but ah well! no pain no gain. im not a fan of those Chanel clogs but you cant deny how popular that chunk of footwear is. everyone has one now! tsk.

here's a little piece of advice [that i dont take heed of but am still gonna dish out to you anyway]: before you jump on the bandwagon of every "must-haves" of the moment, think. really, most readers arent very well off and blowing a whole wad of cash on items that're "hot" on impulse burns/ will burn.

ps. entries might come slow; ive started working! (Y)

the little stunner.

2010-08-06T03:27:00.000-07:00

that's Freja as a kid, looking just like any other happy kid in Denmark. who knew she'd grow up to be an internationally known star of the runway? love her, like, totally. {:

jeepers Creepers

2010-08-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

Catherine McNeil in Vogue Australia, September 2010

this makes me want a pair of creepers to creep around in so bad.

what single girls do.

2010-08-02T10:28:00.000-07:00

(earlgreyparty's tank dress, vvestiges' wedges, pre-ordered Mulberry rip-off, New Look thigh-highs, F21 rings)

after days, weeks, months of absolute bumming around, Sity and i headed out to town in our heels to meet mr weird pyramid, splurge our greens away, satisfy our hunger with thai cuisine, then camwhored, as usual. {: im craving for more retail therapy already. if only money would rain down from the sky!

ive got cookies!

2010-08-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

totally not fashion-related but, I BAKED COOKIES! :D

SHINee sporting body harnesses!

2010-07-30T04:44:00.000-07:00

after 9 months of hiatus, SHINee is back and with a devil's vengeance [Lucifer, devil, get it? lol]. but im not going to be a total fangirl and write about how they're so damn good at performing, how powerful their voices are live, how very good-looking they are, or that they'd won today's Music Bank. {:

the point in this post is THAT, the body harnesses that they're seen in here. i swear i smiled/grinned when i saw JongHyun stepping out with his, then even wider when i saw Taemin, Key and Minho with those. it made me happy enough to excuse their stylist for making Onew and Taemin wear pants that emphasized their crotch. tsk. now, if i only knew as much as William of Dripping Lazers about making one..

ps. sorry for the drought, took me awhile to decide not to close this down. will be back soon with more posts, hopefully!

Freja in Vogue UK, August 2010

2010-07-10T23:28:00.000-07:00

photos via modelcouture

just a drop of crimson red.

2010-07-09T01:38:00.000-07:00

(vintage sheer blouse, distressed shorts, cross multi-chain necklace, knuckle ring, 2-finger heart ring from F21, Kate Spade's Nylon Sam with tab)

i've been trying to work my outfits round this gorgeous red boxy bag that i got from Kate Spade while in the California. i've only brought it out once since i got it earlier this January and i think it, and my black leather bag from Barney's, deserve more usage! at last, success me thinks. i wish i had a photo to show how the blouse really is though. maybe next time. for now, pardon what the flash of my camera has exposed. haha.

my lookbook!

Freja for Max Mara Fall2010

2010-07-07T00:05:00.000-07:00

Freja is like, perfection. and very Karen Carpenter here dont ya think?

Alexander Mcqueen Resort 2011

2010-07-05T07:47:00.000-07:00

I'm sure that this long-awaited collection will garner tons of reviews, criticisms or love. Whether positive or not, i personally think that it still portrays the extravagance that was Alexander Mcqueen, albeit on a more subtle note.

It is undeniable that some prolly had doubts about Sarah Burton, although she was a long-time colleague and right-hand design aide of Lee. Yet we must acknowledge that there really isn't anyone that can just hop in place to fill Lee's big shoes and i believe that Burton did try her best to produce a "creation of modern, beautifully crafted clothes (that) was at the heart of Lee's vision."

Although im not loving the design of the black and gold dresses, i guess the colour combination makes up for it. On the whole, I admit im sold, thanks to the femininity of the uneven-hem dress in nude and the flowy bright-red chiffon gown in contrast with the sharpness of the other pieces. I also see more "wearable" pieces in this collection tbh.

Of course, this collection pales in comparison to the Alexander Mcqueen Spring 2010 collection that was, phenomenal. But really, it's going to take a lot of magic for anyone to create something more extraordinary than what Lee did there.

For me, viewing this collection is like trying to savour a sweet after having a mint. The sweet may be a bit lack-lustre compared to the explosion you experienced having the mint earlier, but you still can't help but love the taste of the sweet coupled with the refreshing after-taste of the mint that lingered. Lee would be proud. [:

Miss A loves AA

2010-07-01T00:38:00.000-07:00

honestly, i've never though i'd bother with news about JYP's new group Miss A, much less have an entry about them here. but take a look, they can dance, very well at that. of course, what caught my eye wasn't their dancing ability or flexibility but their clothes, duh. im not exactly sure but i think i spot quite a number of American Apparel pieces. one of them being the Gloria-V bodysuit that has gained a lot of love from fashion bloggers. Megan Fox also wore this for the cover shoot of a Rolling Stone magazine. im still waiting for the day i see someone wearing it in Singapore. it'd be quite a sight to the general public here. {:

navy, black and a bit of sparkle.

2010-06-30T01:11:00.000-07:00

(Paintingdelia's navy asymmetrical shirt, Zara's leather pants, F21 buckle wedges, rings from F21, Charlotte Russe and Six, body-chain made by me)

Em's back for a bit during her summer break yay. hung out at Vivo for dinner, the girl hasn't changed a bit! [: 2 couples and 2 lone souls lounging under the cloud-filled sky. 'twas nice before a damn roach materialized out of nowhere. tsk! oh right, i'm making body-chains for sale btw :D just leave a comment and i'd get back to you asap. [: and if youre kind, hype my look thanks!

Tanya in Harper's Bazaar July/August

2010-06-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

Boo!

2010-06-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

hihi im backkkkk. a couple days ago i received horrible news regarding my university admission and i was honestly upset about but i guess there's nothing i can do but suck it up and move on. maybe more outfit posts might come out of having to go to a private school huh. {:

shirt dress

2010-06-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

(Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2010, The Row Resort 2011)

ive been lusting after the Yohji Yamamoto one since i first laid eyes on it. there's nothing like a crisp white collared shirt really. but what's better than that? THAT. sighhh, i see white collar dresses when im shopping in town/ on local blogshops sometimes but, it's always so different. they may look the same but come on, quality quality quality! am i the only one who loves these?

hippie hippo

2010-06-16T23:37:00.000-07:00

(gifted F21 romper, thrifted vest, vintage bolo tie, gifted bag from Bali, F21 tiger double-finger ring)

i found this amazing vest that has this quirky weird print of monkeys in a plantation or something, godknowswhat, in a thrift store when i was in California with my girlfriends. they thought it was hideous but i just had to have it. sucky for weird shite. haha. and just when i thought i didnt have anything to wear it with, one of my best girlfriends bought me this romper that has funny prints for my birthday. weird monkey print+random colourful tribal-looking marks+Bali's traditional patchwork sling=match made in heaven! :D

hype my look thanks!

Rachel Rutt

2010-06-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

at long last, a Singaporean [well, English-Singaporean to be exact] model to shine in the industry. hopefully the modeling industry here would start to open up to the gorgeous ladies we have on the island.

heading straight past legal age

2010-06-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

(black tank, skirt from Earl Grey Party, F21 necklaces, Charlotte Russe wedges)

my 19th was spent walking around aimlessly and a whole lot of sitting around waiting for friends. 'twas nothing interesting i guess. maybe quiet birthdays come with age. *shrugs.

Miranda in Numero #114

2010-06-04T01:19:00.000-07:00

photos via modelcouture

who's loving the blonde Miranda Kerr? i am.

Chanel's Remember Now trailer

2010-06-02T01:22:00.001-07:00

Chanel's trailer of Remember Now by Karl Legerfield, in promotion of their upcoming cruise collestion.

Wednesday out on a Thursday night.

2010-05-27T23:35:00.000-07:00

(dress from a local online boutique, New Look thigh-high socks, wedges from korea, ASOS black duffel and cross necklace, rings from Hot Topic, F21)

headed for the Sex in the City 2 launch party with the girls initially but complications led to us wandering the streets in search for a drink only to find Starbucks closed. and yes it was nice roaming around feeling like Wednesday Adams while people stared. 'twas a good night. a good night.

Mood rings are so passé.

2010-05-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

photo via mama's a rolling stone

if Perfect Formula's reinvention of the mood ring into a nail colour isnt a work of genius, i dont know what is. it works exactly like a mood ring, except now instead of having your ring change colour, your nail will be the one transforming into beautiful cool colour tones or warm bright hues. i cant wait for this to launch this June together with the new collection of summer-ready pastel nail colours. now, i just need to find someone who'd open a spree for QVC so i can get my hands on a pretty bottle of magic!

Resort 2011: Chanel vs Dior

2010-05-15T23:00:00.000-07:00

Chanel's Spring RTW 2010 blew me away. since then, i've always expected better of Karl Legerfield. but the recent Resort 2011 collection just fell short for me. there were a couple of really dreamy pieces but viewing the collection as a whole, it was just, idk, incoherent. =/ that said, i love what Galliano did with Dior's. i wish there were just a couple of swimsuit pieces though. still, the clothes and models were all good, the styling was awesome. it was cute, sweet and a little bit retro. LOVE.

Chanel

Dior

what do YOU think?

Brightest

2010-05-06T09:25:00.001-07:00

(Topshop purple tank dress, New Look over-the-knee socks, black suede wedges, Charlotte Russe rings, vintage necklace thing)

so, i took a break from kpop [yes, kpop] these two days to devote myself to Copeland. their gig 3 years ago with Anberlin was the first i've ever been to. i remember how i'd felt, how their songs made me feel. now Copeland is back and that was what i wore to see them on the first night at *scape. im sorry to whoever was behind me, i wouldnt have worn heels if i'd known it was free standing. alas, the ticket printed "free seating". anyway for those who werent there, sorry but you really missed out, especially seeing how it's their last tour. they were one word, beautiful, in and out, beautiful.

running in the rain

2010-04-22T03:57:00.000-07:00

photo via weheartit

diamonds shoes; a girl's best friend

2010-04-18T05:15:00.000-07:00

this pair of caged sandals from Yves Saint Laurent's Spring collection last year has been my favourite since the first time i've laid eyes upon them. i was so close to getting them on impulse back when i saw them while on vacation with the girls in Cali. i was willing to return most of my buys if i could just splurge over 700USD on these babies in silver! of course, i didnt. my mom wouldve murdered my ears with her nagging if i did. ):

photo via style.com

then Miu Miu decides to come up with these beautiful block-heeled satin pumps in their Spring ready-to-wear collection.
a girl can dream, no?

close my eyes and you'll still be here with me.

2010-04-16T16:29:00.000-07:00

haunting.

Anja for Vogue Espana March 2010

2010-04-15T21:38:00.000-07:00

scans via modelcouture

compensation defacement!!

2010-04-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

photo edited via four year strong

here's my [hopefully successful? =/] attempt to make up for my lack of updates/ fashion-related posts. please, whoever reads this space if i have any readers at all, dont abandon my blog for good? *flutters falsies*

Gisele Bundchen in Vogue US April 2010-Earth Mother

2010-04-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

photos: modelcouture

sorry for the major lack of updates and the absence of outfit posts, ive been living in my oversized school shirts and fbts.
definitely not a pretty sight. (N)

rare luxury

2010-03-21T22:20:00.000-07:00

White Leather Purse, photos and product by Luxirare

Luxirare is one of the first online fashion blogs I'd starting following and if you're a religious reader of her blog like i am, you'd understand why. honestly, i wouldnt compare her to any other bloggers out there, it's like she's in her own little world. every piece of apparel or food she churns out and posts, i covet for. sadly, not everything's up for sale [but this one and only leather purse is! at $700 at her store] and im just way too broke to afford anything. haha.

California loving- Rose Parade!

2010-03-02T05:22:00.000-08:00

(black full-sleeved basic, mom's vintage high-waisted Roccobaroccos, layered Forever21 charm necklace and elephant ring, ASOS long pearl detail gothic necklace, oversized black&gold ring, Calvin Klein heels)

our hosts brought us to catch the 2010 Rose Parade which is a rather big event to Californians, or so i heard. every inch of the floats were painstakingly pieced together by hand with fresh flowers and seeds! 'twas quite a sight. it was surprisingly hot out for a winter morning though. didn't help that i was decked out in black from head to toe. =/

on a side note, please ignore my black backpack, i lugged it around practically everywhere during the 3 weeks. what can i say? im not too much of a bag person. glad to say i'd found the [almost] perfect black bag on the trip. but i'd save that for my shopping post. laters. xxx

California loving- NYE

2010-02-28T03:31:00.000-08:00

(Mango's black basic full-sleeved shirt, electric blue bandage skirt, Forever 21 feather charm necklace)

what better way to kickstart my first entry than to reminisce the 3 weeks spent in Cali? first things first, i must announce to the world, or whoever's reading, nubi serves the best frozen yogurt in the worlddd. they have a ton of different flavours there but i love the pineapple one especially. and the array of toppings for you to choose from? seriously, frolick should just take the backseat in the world of frozen yogurt or something.

re-birth

2010-02-27T08:34:00.001-08:00

moved from my very deserted tumbler.
i hope this doesn't turn out into another flop.