Great News!

Yes, this is great news for me and for everyone else in Singapore who love Uniqlo!

Before the news that Uniqlo will be setting up its first South East Asian outlet in Tampines 1, the new suburban mall in, you guessed it, Tampines, all I could do was just browse online and look at how cool their clothes are. But soon, like April 9th, I can just go down and not only browse the collection, but touch it, feel it, wear it and buy it! OMG!! I am thrilled!

I always dreaded going down to Tampines and whenever a colleague of mine calls Tampines a cool hangout place, I always beg to differ. Firstly, its pretty much out of the way, like being at the eastern part of Singapore. However, now that we will have Uniqlo there, I have to kinda agree with her! Yes, Tampines is finally becoming cool!

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!