Save Earth Day!

Last Saturday was the official Save Earth Day and Singapore did its part with the rest of the world in switching off their lights; in offices, hotels and stuff. My family did it too, for the fun of it. Well, sort of. We still had our telly switched on. Shame on us! However, to make up for it, I shall buy more organic clothes like these jeans from 4 stroke.



4 stroke started out in 2006 as a label fronted by Theodora Richards and worn by hot girls! Yeah, hot girls! It was definitely something fun and cool and edgy and ....it stopped at that. But 3 years on, the guys are getting a piece of the action. 4 stroke announced recently that there will be a new mens' collection inspired by the 50s jeans' silhouettes.



Besides being all cool and funky, the jeans in the collection are all 100% organic selvage and indigo recycled cotton which means, we are being green which also means I have an excuse to shop more and not worry about my carbon footprint. I am saving the Earth!!! Guess, I can switch on my lights now!

Lacroix at NMS

Seems like Christian Lacroix reached town sooner than the Audi Fashion Festival. The legendary haute couture designer who made his mark during the 80s with his flamboyant and opulent creations presents his exquisite costume design work at the National Museum of Singapore from the previous friday all the way til the 7th of June at the Museum's Exhibition Gallery 1 and The Canyon.

Close to 80 splendid costumes and about 60 sketches from the collection of Centre National du Costume de Scène (National Stage Costume Centre, Moulins, France) and from Lacroix’s personal collection will be on display.

There will be guided tours daily as well as interactive activities for the young ones. If you fancy some serious art appreciation, you can always go for the curator's tour on 9th April and 22 May at 7pm.

I, myself, will be goin down soon! Its much cheaper than watching a movie! So that's another thing to do during these recession times!

I will share my thoughts and pictures of the exhibitions soon!

Monogram out.

Louis Vuitton is known for its trademark LV monogram but having seen this SC Bag in calf leather, I think monogram is old school. I never really liked monograms in the first place cause I feel that they are so in your face, and having everyone in the train carrying a monogram bag doesn't make the situation better either.



As such, the SC bag is my pick. However, do not let the understated elegance deceive you. The Louis Vuitton SC bag is going to empty your pockets by SGD 5,900. Of course, if you do love monograms, go for the monogram one which will cost less at just a mere SGD 3,400. Ain't exactly a recession fashion!

Jessica Alba in Elle

Jessica Alba, the gorgeous actress who is constantly portrayed as sexy siren in many movies and shows did a photoshoot for Elle Magazine and yup, she is a sexy siren no matter what caresses her hour glass figure. Just check out this pictures. Doesn't she just looks stunning.


Of course, she is not the only gorgeous thing to look at, just look at the clothes. Love the zipper detail in this dress and the little blue underlining.



Love this royal blue dress. Its a dress that is so sweet and pretty. And it reminds me of Karen!! Miss you, sister! Hope all is well in Beijing for you!





So, what do you think of the pictures? I think she looks pretty and i love the last dress too, its just so pretty and sweet. My sisters love that dress.

Perry Preppy West Coast Ellis

I was pretty much looking for inspiration for my outfit to a friends summer wedding in May here in Singapore (which explains the summer! haha!) where I will be one of the compares. My fellow compare will be dressed in a deep purple-blue dress and I thought I should not clash with her and decided to do some research but of course, I am distracted as I ended up watching the Perry Ellis Spring Summer 09 collection.



My verdict- I love it! It is all about being preppy and yet still has that slight edge to it. John Crocco, the designer for Perry Ellis, described the collection as 'preppy west coast'.



I have to say it is pretty evident in the collection. The colors that he chose are pretty pastel colors as in both being pretty and pastel. However, the way it is used and layered and styled gives the colors are more masculine take. For example, you see pink shirts, baby blue sweaters paired with cargo pants and having tailored loose airy shorts paired with west coast styled hoodies. Even Nigel Baker, the famed photographer and judge on America's Next Top Model agreed, saying that the collection is a guys dream for the fact that is stylish and comfortable. I totally agree with him. Comfort and style, the best combination ever for a guy.




After watching the show, I immediately decided to check out his collections online and look what I found, this casual and preppy pair of two toned stripe pants. If only they have Perry Ellis here in Singapore.



Another thing that I found and love is this Moon Dot tie which is just esthetically pleasing although, I must add, I won't exactly have the opportunity to wear it. But, then again, I can also hang it up and display it like all my other ties in my room.

I do hope that the coming Audi Fashion Festival will have more men shows! At least, I will have a reason to splurge!

Marc Jacobs tied the knot.

It seems that Marc Jacobs is engaged to his one year long boyfriend Lorenzo Martone. They arrived in Brazil to visit Marc Jacobs' new Sao Paolo's store which opened in January, with both of them wearing ring on their fingers. It comes to no surprise then that Sao Paolo is Lorenzo Martone's hometown.

Shucks, I guess Marc Jacobs is really off the shelves now. Nonetheless, many well wishes to them and also to a friend of mine who is having his commitment ceremony over the weekend in the land down under. Congratulations!

SFF makes way for AFF!!

When we were first told last year that there won't be any Singapore Fashion Festival for this year and next, everyone were outraged. I personally, had mixed feelings. I kinda felt sad that I can find no more excuses to take a whole week's break from work to watch gorgeous models strutting their stuff covered in lavish designer wear. Having said that, all the while that I attended the shows, I wanted so badly to see the much bigger and lavish names to be showcased. Like last year, Calvin Klein was considered huge and it was the so called grand finale for Singapore Fashion Week 2008. While it was absolutely fabulous, I wanted more. More spectacular shows, more eclectic designers, more model behaviour, more glib tongue fashionistas.

Well, I asked for more and more is what we will be getting. It was officially announced last weekend through the press that the Audi Fashion Festival will replace the Singapore Fashion Festival. The fashion week will be held from the 6th of May to the 10th of May 2009. This five day event will have Christian Lacroix opening the event while Vivienne Westwood will be closing the week with her Anglomania collection. Now that we have all these European designers gracing our runways, let's hope that we will have an equally great show from our local designers as well.

The schedule is not up yet, but I just cannot wait to see who else is showing besidess Westwood, Lacroix, Ashley Isham and Gareth Pugh. I'll keep my fingers crossed!!

Gisele on Harper's Bazaar

Gisele Bundchen is on the cover of the latest Harper's Bazaar looking stunning as always.


This will be my favourite shot of her in the magazine!



So, time to stock your table with the new issue!

Jonas-ilistic

Now, as if the Jonas brothers ain't everywhere and can't get anywhere without having young virgin girls screaming their hearts out, they just have got to create a new clothing line. They are THE last people who I would expect to come out with a clothing line. I never find them stylish in the first place. I am definitely having my doubts. Perhaps, its just one of those publicity stunts.

But, anyway. If you are a big fan of them (unlike me!) you can expect their line out at all stores that carry the Disney merchandise including Kmart, Sears and Walmart. The kinda line that they will be doing? Well, just check out what they always wear. Pretty innocent for young kids. So, at least we won't have our kids trying to bare it all, aye?

On Vacation

I have been on a vacation and I shall be back soon! In the mean time, you can always drop some comments or things that you wanna know about or hope to find.

Take care and til then, stay fashionably fabulous!

A whole day of masculinity!

Christopher Shannon

The London Fashion Week closed the show with a tribute to men! Yes, the whole day was devoted to menswear from a handful of catwalk shows to a few showcases involving 13 designers. I think its about time that they acknowledge the immense talents in the men's fashion world.



J W Anderson

Some were relatively conventional, some were outrageous and some were fashion forward. So take a look and have a taste of it!


Jaiden rVa James



Katie Eary


Sibling.

The pink embroidered sweater by Sibling is my favourite, its fun, its modern and its pretty classic too! Love it!


Tim Soar


Topman

So, which do you prefer? Over the top drama or minimalist approach?

OMG! Groped and happy bout it?

A friend of mine found these insanely horrendous bra and started forwarding around! OMG! They are funny but so freaky! Like sexual harassment freaky! Take a look!




Sheesh! I was about to say who the hell wears that but then these are taken from real people! I bet they love being groped! Gross!

He for Mango

Mango, the Spain-based retailer, who is also pretty popular for its very affordable wear here in Singapore, has collaborated with Adam Lippes to come up with a limited edition line called, Adam for HE.



The collection focuses on basics, from airy, lightweight t-shirts to striped knits and cotton woven suits. The silhouettes are said to have similarities with the ADAM by Adam Lippes collection such as the high armholes for shirts and shorter shorts.



Not to worry, though, it being a collection for Mango, all of its limited pieces are going off at less than USD200, thats about SGD250 to 260 for us. Except for the leather jacket and trenchcoat with are about 400 buckaroos!



You can definitely get all this affordable fashion only at the Shaw House outlet in Orchard if you are in Singapore! They are all in stores now!