fashion @ Emmy 2006

one word - BORING
other words - ill-fitted, fugly, dull... =P

BUT there are exceptions for a few
From nice/pretty-to- FABULOUS-order,
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Debra Messing, Evangeline Lilly, and Katherine Heigl

Argh!! Stunning right?? I just had to post another pic... No, I don't think Heidi and Tyra looked their best.

Credits : tv yahoo

Edited: Who's wearing what?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Narciso Rodriguez, Debra Messing in Alberta Ferretti, Evangeline Lilly in Versace, and Katherine Heigl in Vintage Escada

spice up yr life?

Once your cables are tangled up, you will want to untangle them... look at these smiley faces cable.
Credits : design*sponge

This is a cute one, to replace your conventional handsfree set or Bluetooth. Or shall I say otherwise. ???

Next, skull trend.. one trend you shouldn't miss. If you dread wearing this trend, then why not dress up your fridge, cabinets or magnetic notice board. These whimsical plush skull magnets are by Krooked Stitches. Set of 2 in black and white designs, but yet colorful.

Credits : fredflare.com

my fashion staples

As seen in PEOPLE, some trends reviewed are my fashion staples!

SHIRTDRESSES, buttoned down dresses, whatever you may call them, it's too lovely too miss having it in your closet. It's easy to dress down or dress up with. PEOPLE quoted it as "easy day-to-night frocks" - I couldn't agree more. Note to mind, must get more.

Elisha Cuthbert, Beyoncé, Ali Landry

Another type of dresses I like is WRAP-DRESS, very easy and versatile, Halle Berry wears an eyelets wrap-dress. Eyelets are another of my favs.

Halle Berry & ?? wearing the same eyelet-wrap-dress

KIMONO DRESSES flatters the full chested and also those who are not so well endowed. It's full-sleeve gives room for air, so even during summer you can wear more cloth.

Sandra Bullock, Amerie, Jennifer Lopez

VESTS! Best quoted by PEOPLE; nothing shows off a woman's curves like fitted menswear vests. I was so inspired by wearing vest when I watch Godfather (movie marathon). I couldn't stop buying vests, cropped vest, all kinds of vest, with different materials. Each gives a different effect and style. Stay tune, on of my upcoming projects involves this.

Lucy Liu, Anne Hathaway, Bryce Dallas Howard

ANKLE BOOTS shows of .... your ankle, of course. But do you know guys view women's ankle as sexy. Ankle boots screams street chic, very London-ish, as seen here, worn by London's style icons. Paired with skinny jeans, or leggings (mind you, not everyone can look stylish in leggings), or mini skirts - showing off your long legs.

Mischa Barton, Gwyneth Paltrow (wearing Topshop's... i must get mine too!), Sienna Miller

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Credits : PEOPLE

Today I am : Gwyneth Paltrow

What would Gwyneth buy in Topshop?

Only £60

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Dior Detective Autumn 2006

Another palette launched by Dior for Autumn!
>> The Dior Detective Chic Shimmery Powder for Face and Eyes

This palette is more than a make up compact.
It just screams Diva .. Glamour!!, to me. It's another must have!
So chic, you would wanna touch-up your make up in public.
And this beauty compact certainly adds up to your collections of Dior Detective leather line.







Containing stripe shades of 4 helps enhances your complexion to a luminous feel.

Available in two palette, Beige Vibration 001 - shades of barely-there pink & gold .
Pearl Reflection 002, mixture of pearly earthy shades.

Boots for A/W 2006

Boots - a great way for you to keep warm and stylish throughout the cold season. My favourite are ankle boots.

Ankle boots are for true fashionistas. Sixties / seventies retro chic, only edgier.

A great way to pair ankle boots skinny jeans, structured jackets (optional : scarves).
Another key look is for the cute ankle boots are with classic retro dress, shirt dress.

Steve Madden
Moschino
Proenza Schouler
Manolo Blahnik
Topshop

Blazers for A/W 2006

Style inspirations for Autumn / Winter 2006

Double breasted blazer

Zipper blazer

Bomber blazer

A/W is the best time to wear muted/earthy tones.

(which is by the way, my fav!)

Shop these @ TOPSHOP

Milla + Mango

Actress, ex-model, singer, label owner, model Milla Jovovich is the face you see when you walk into Mango (MNG) boutiques, not just in the cinema, anymore.

Spanish renowned clothing store Mango, announced earlier (read: May) that Milla Jovovich is the face for Autumn&Winter 2006/07. Not known to me till yesterday, when I walked into their store.

Previous predecessors include Claudia Schiffer, Lizzie Jagger, Karolina Kurkova (my fav!) and the list goes on.

Milla, owns a clothing label of her own with friend, Carmen Hawk - aptly named as Jovovich-Hawk

MNG official website

p/s: more scans coming up

Leafy Business

A continuation to Plain Jane's leafy entry...

Gold is the way, for that golden autumn mood.


>> My fave - Gorjana crescent leaf pendant.


>> Fernleaf earrings from the Meadowgrass collection by Alex Monroe. Lotsa really fine-looking and elegant nature inspired jewelry there. Check them out!


>> Another from Alex Monroe's Sunblossom collection.


>> One from Laurice Curran.

>> A little roughness to add to edginess, maybe? And a little message for that special someone. By Monsoon Artisans.

Yup, leaves are everywhere now. Earrings, pendants, bag charms, bracelets... most are gold... admittedly, they're more attractive than being silver although I'm really not much of a 'gold person'.

Anyways, have always been a sucker to all things nature-inspired!!!

Check them out too in little quaint boutiques like Goss;ps, Blook, Cat's Whiskers, etc. (Bangsar & Hartamas)

* making like a tree and leaves * (lame!!!) (-_-)

leaf pendant - no more

for y(a)ppie who adores leaf-earrings..

Jennifer Aniston was seen wearing a leaf pendant in the movie 'The Breakup'. Every where I turn it's another leaf pendant.

Fret not, a new trend is coming! Leaf earring, way bigger than the mini leaf pendant. I LIKE!

Edited: I saw pairs like this at Forever21

Splurge vs Save :: Crochet Bikinis

Splurge on this piece from Roxy.

OK OK, not exactly a splurge material to most,

but...




... comparing to this piece I bought while holidaying in Bali... Now THIS is a real bargain!

I have no idea how cheap it is coz I bought stuff in bulk from that one particular shop (cheaper!)

I don't think it costs more than USD5! It's even more colourful! I like!

Walk along Jalan Legian (Legian Street) in Kuta, Bali and and you'll find various colours! Various designs! Don't forget to bargain prices! That's the best part of shopping in Bali (or any flea markets).

Androgyny Attraction v.2

Androgynous look are my fav look for photo shoots (too). I love staring into those blank stare that stares back.
Here’s a scan of a Japanese famous singer – Mika Nakashima.

She’s pictured here donning in skinny male suit. Her blank stare and a hint of femininity.

It shouts cold ice to me. Look at those stare.

For me, the clogs kinda spoil the whole look.

another dead-look

sexy jt

i wish guys know how to dress up and dress down...

take pointers from : JT
this is definitely sexy..
no, super baggy jeans

Credit : pink blog

Topshop A/W 2006

Can't wait to check out their new collection, my fav would be "New Minimal" - clean lines, simple but yet tailored.

Fancy Bottoms

Summer's over? Or not? It doesn't matter, coz right here, it's (almost) always summer. A year long excuse for bikinis! Even when not a beach /pool in sight.

Nike Shimmer Mix Skirt

When I wear my fave short skirt, I like to pare it up with a bikini bottom underneath. It sure looks and feels better than having on a regular panty! You never know when a gust of wind will come your way :-P

The best bikinis are from Roxy. Colourful, young and bold. Dots, florals, stripes and various patterns to choose from. Even military camouflage! Now you wouldn't mind that wind...

ps : matching bikini tops available as well.

minisock

I’m not really a sock person. Most times, well, the only time is when I wear sneakers.
Sometimes when I wear boots or pumps, I wear those skin color ones… but I had to wear long pants or jeans to cover them up.
And now I have found these. Such a simple idea. And so wearable, with mini skirt.

It was by French designer, Delphine Murat with her line of MiniSocks.
Look at all these styles available, and the colors… like rainbow. I must get myself one!

My heels, boots, pumps, mary-janes (and the list goes on) won't be bored anymore.

first seen here

and here, worn by Gemma Ward >>