Weight issues!

I reckon that everyone is pretty concerned about their weight recently especially after all the feasting from like Christmas to New Year to Chinese New Year. Its like a month plus of celebrations and parties and food and drinks and calories and fats and late nights and gym skipping. One celebrity who really partied the season away has got to be Jessica Simpson. She has gained quite a little bit of weight that its been the topic of conversations all over. Poor Jessica.



But of course, many celebrities including Heidi Klum, came to her aid and slammed tabloids for pointing fingers at her for being f.a.t. Personally, I have no problems with anyone being fat as long as they are healthy and some fat people are pretty gorgeous too! So, no worries, Jessica! Although, I have another worry about her and its not her weight. Apparently, someone needs to tell her to throw away her high waisted mom jeans. Like, my mom doesn't even wear that anymore. To add fuel to fire, why is she wearing that huge double buckled belt that kinda seem to cut her body from her growing hips. Sighs, I have no complains about your weight issues but I sure have lots to complain about your style issues! Boo hoo!

Recession causes Cavalli to sell.

It seems that the economic downturn is affecting everyone even the big players in the fashion industry. Everyone is becoming a budget tai-tai these days.

After months of speculation, Roberto Cavalli is said to be on the verge of signing over up to 20 per cent of his fashion empire to Milan-based private equity firm Clessidra SGR SpA.

"I had to think hard about it over the last few weeks and I believe that it is the right way to ride the recovery after this moment of international economic-financial crisis," the designer, who called off an auction for the stake in July due to the unstable financial climate, said in an interview with Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore earlier this week - though there has been no official comment on an impending deal.

Cavalli added in the interview that he hopes to list the company on the stock market in 3 to 4 years. His second line, Just Cavalli, is under license to IT Holding SpA and the arrangement is not expected to be affected by a new deal.

Whether or not Cavalli is set to sell part of the empire, we just have to wait and see. However, rumours has it that there are serious conversations going on about it. Let's all just hope for the better!

Maddie for LV

Guess who is being roped in for the latest Louis Vuitton advertisement? Oh well, the picture's here, no need for guessing! Seems like the biggest Hollywood divorce doesn't stop her from fronting Louis Vuitton, aye? She sure knows how to steal the limelight.



First, the most expensive divorces in Hollywood, then the talks for Madonna wanting to adopt again and she is fronting LV's ads. She is definitely working out her years! Oh well, look at the ads, what do you think? It definitely reminds me of her music videos!

Karl Lagerfeld, King of Controversy!

Well, well, Mr Lagerfeld, you sure know how to steal the limelight as reported in The New Paper. Apparently, the animal rights group People for the Ethical treatment of Animals (PETA) called Lagerfeld a 'dinosaur' after he defended the fur industry by saying that "beasts" would kill humans if we didn't kill them. He also added, "In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and clothes and even handbags, the discussion of fur is childish."

That does make sense on the surface but then again, its the treatment of the animals that they are talking about. Personally, I find fur extremely gorgeous! I would love to own one but of course, I don't. So, do not come and raid me! All you animal rights activists, let me make this clear, I love fur but I do not own one because I condemn the way these 'harvesters' torture the animals. Maybe you guys should figure out a way to get those beautiful fur without torturing the animals. Then, it'll be a win-win situation, aye?

But then again, I kinda expected such words coming out from Lagerfeld especially after the whole size-zero issue. For those of you who ain't aware, he drew criticisms when he supported the use of size-zero models to show the designs. In his defence, he said, "In France there are, I think, less than one percent of people who are too skinny. There are nearly thirty percent of young people who are too fat. So let's take care of the zillions of the too fat before we talk about the percentage that's left."

I must confess! I actually nod in agreement when he first said that! Well, if it makes the too fat just right, its fine, right? I think obesity is a much bigger problem than being skinny. However, the whole eating disorder thing that arises from wanting to be skinny can be quite scary too. Well, what I actually believe in his health. If you are healthy, you won't be a size-zero nor will you send the scales to the dumps. You will be just right fof your frame. Come on, people! Being too skinny and too fat is freakishly ugly! Too much of anything - make-up, diet, food, botox, exercise, is freakishly ugly! Life is about balance! So for this new year, I wish everyone will be able to find their balance. Peace!

The Budget Tai-tai in me!

The economy has not been looking good lately with the GDP expecting to dip by at least 2% than earlier projections. The crunch is being felt everywhere and everyone is fearing of losing their jobs. Businesses are bad everywhere with many fashion retailers complaining of a drop in their sales revenue. I believe in these bad times, our little 'auntie' mentality kicks in. You know, those aunties at the markets who bargain for things to be at least 10 cents cheaper! Well, I think my little 'auntie' within me has woken up! I've become a budget tai-tai. As such, I have been around and about looking for the best deals in town.

Just recently, my sister and I made a trip down to Marina Square and hold and behold, CLUBMARC are having huge sale. When I say huge, I mean like really H-U-G-E! Everything was going at like 70% off. It was my first time ever in CLUBMARC and I never knew their clothes are pretty darn cheap! I mean I bought this pair of pants for only SGD59.90! I think those are my cheapest pair of pants ever!


Also, for those of you who love your printed tees, my next find is definitely for you! Over the weekend, we decided to visit Sculpture Square to shop! Yes, Sculpture Square! There was this flea market where 30% of the profits go to the MILK Fund. So, why not do our part and help the less fortunate? (Well, it makes splurging more meaningful!) Anyway, I managed to get this Paul Smith polo-T there! Is not the pink gorgeous?


(By the way, this is not me! I do not look like that! I may have put on a lil bit of weight but I am still way slimer than that!)

Of course all of you who love your Paul Smith, Paul Frank and all your graphic tees would have freaked out! Apparently, these t-shirts are being brought in by duc-tape. It is rumoured that they might be designing their own t-shirts next year, so we will have to wait and see! Go and check out their sites and drop them your details and they can update you on their latest arrivals. Visit them here.

J.Lo, the next Posh?

Fashion Week has been in full swing for the past week in New York and many A listers and fashion fanatics graced the shows. One celebrity who definitely grabbed attention this year is well, Victoria Beckhams. She is sporting such a short short hair now which is very refreshing and definitely looks good on her! Look at those cheekbones! haha!

Another celebrity who was spotted alongside Ms Becks, is J.Lo. Apparently, there has been rumours that J.Lo will be the secret judge for project runway. Having her spotted with the previous guest judge for Project Runway 4's finals, Victoria Beckhams, one can't help but wonder. Well, there is only one way to find out. Just wait and see.