Fashion Blogger "Must-Haves"

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)

jeepers Creepers

Catherine McNeil in Vogue Australia, September 2010

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

shirt dress

(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?

Mood rings are so passé.

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!

diamonds shoes; a girl's best friend

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?