S H O P T A R T E

Tsumori Chi Chi Sandals

2009-04-06T15:39:00.003+08:00

I want those sandals! And that rad mad mix. Now.

Credit: Tsumori Chisato S/S '09

Comeback Queen

2009-03-23T01:03:00.002+08:00

When awesome hits the right note and inspiration kicks in, you get:

A simple heart necklace never looked so good til Paraphernalia came along.

I promise to update more often even though no one's watching.

When It's Flam-bouyant

2008-09-10T12:41:00.001+08:00

I'm loving this dress, and I wanna buy it!

Buyer's Market

2008-09-08T23:28:00.003+08:00

There's something about this look I'm totally loving.

credits: The Sartorialist

Chloë & Uniqlo

2008-04-27T23:41:00.004+08:00

I'm sure many of us do. Chloe Sevigny fronts latest Uniqlo UT's campaigns with designs by Australian artists Keith Harring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. News-worthy, but apparently Chloe dislikes that the public embraces her more as a fashion icon than as an actress.

Whatever she thinks, but I love the label for its concept and recently managed to (with not much begging, luckily) get hold of one of the tees from the UT museum in Tokyo via my collegue when he went for the Prada press trip.
I really like this! It doesn't look so much like a tee coz a regular tee isn't my style anyway.
Can't wait to go to Tokyo!

Photos: Uniqlo

gonebabygone

2008-02-16T11:43:00.000+08:00

i've gone for too long. i'll be back!

E-zine culture just gets better.

2007-09-09T01:46:00.000+08:00

Introducing sleek and neat, and definitely visually lavish LuxuryCulture.com.

Sleek as paperback Vogue, perhaps even neater, I was at first skeptical about the flash site. However it loads fast enough on my macbook pro, and is organized in such a perfect way - just the way i like it. Packed with all-rounded information stemming from the luxury in fashion and lifestyle, this is way better than most fashion e-zines (and those who claim they are one).

I love it when I have pinches of all the information I always look for at various sites in one really systematic site not compromising the visually stimulating quality of a good, magazine that you can refer to over and over, though u can't bookmark a specific section that you might like. Oh well.

Fall In Love With Fall

2007-08-13T00:54:00.000+08:00

While you’re lounging in a swimsuit with a sundae in hand, enjoy the heat but prepare for some, rain. Indeed, we don't have the snow. We don't have the freezing temperatures, but we still can embrace fall fashion, sans fur trenches and a very careful selection of boots.

Black is back the new black, darlings. And grey, is her new bff.
Yay for the girls who love a black wardrobe because you think it's the most slimming and forgiving colour (which is so mistaken). Add texture and detail to this solemn non-colour or contrast with the quirky palette of bright colours picked from your favourite runways. Yes, colour is in blocks for fall, forget toning down. And the new neutral in town? Grey is taking over, from dresses to sweats.

Gucci

No more minis and unforgiving cocoons.
Gone with mini crops, midi lengths call for a greater celebration among the women as the more wearable trend kicks in. Full skirts take over the cocoon, defining the silhouette with a cinched waist or a fitted jacket.

Dresses still reign.
The effortless style of the dress just got easier with the departure of smocks and structured pieces to the sack, so now you can breathe easy. Then again there's belts to cinch at the waist. Don't forget!
For the holidaying folks: As temperatures dip the coat is a definite essential and this time make it knitted and big because a roomy coat is the new shape of the season. How about a cape?

Knits.
Before you start digging into your grandma's closet, no it's not the twinset look. Think dresses, coats...

Stella McCartney

Colour match.
Red and black. White and black Monotones. 'Nuff said.

Luxe, luxe Ladies.
Don’t forget the embellishments that bring opulence to extremes, taking the cues from Alberta Ferretti, Dior, and Dolce & Gabanna, just to name a few.

Floor-length Dresses
When night falls and an event calls for it, floor length dresses exuding glamour is this fall’s way to dazzle. Choose from satinised shades like those from Valentino and Versace. Do keep jewellery and make-up subtle, and accent with just a red lip, completing the look of the sultry old world charm.

Photo credit: Style

Is that your form of Anthropolo-gy?

2007-08-04T02:00:00.000+08:00

Jezebel's I Work Retail exposes and explains the ugly truths of the retail industry. Out of which, someone from Anthropologie spoke up about the racism and prejudice that still occurs somewhere - in everyone's favourite retailer.(read below)

Anthropologie Doesn't Care About Black People

Distasteful, much.

Meanwhile, elsewhere:

And, a post on Fall trends up next.

Food For The Skin

2007-08-02T15:03:00.000+08:00

another beauty post because, fashion is about beauty too! it has to.

I may a little late with reviewing these products or rather, posting the review about korean skincare brand Skinfood.

Skinfood uses all natural ingredients from bananas to red wine! Choose from their very basic skincare range to special care products like the whitening or sun care range. If you're stumped by the array of fantastic products here are some suggestions that (i have) tried and proven:

Start with the Cucumber Soothing Mask Wash Off. It feels really cooling, and the texture feels like chopped and minced cucumber.

The the recommendations are also top sellers, and for obvious reasons. The Black Sugar Wash Off Mask works wonders as an exfoliant and should be used before the Black Sesame Hot Mask. The Hot Mask, as the name suggests causes a slight warmth on application to open up pores and ensure deep cleansing. I tried these two steps and felt the difference! Even blackheads can be removed through the process, leaving the skin smoother.

I've purchase other products, including the Peppermint Pore Diet Mask, and some cosmetics, which i haven't tried, but surely with my experience so far I do have faith aplenty for Skinfood. I had to even resist eating it!

S E D U C E

2007-07-20T04:02:00.000+08:00

I've almost forgotten to mention something maine introduced. How can I?

SEDUCE from Australia is a gorgeous label of flouncy dresses and eclectic mixes of colour. It oozes so much glamour enough to make sure I get my hands on them when I can.

I'm still so digging the Hot Right Now dress. Hot colour, seriously glamorous with metal hardware straps.

Benefiting

2007-07-20T03:38:00.000+08:00

News has it that this newcomer from Benefit has a wonderful "foundation faker" that covers flaws well.
Some Kind-a Gorgeous comes in some kind-a gorgeous packaging and rumour also has it that its blusher works wonderfully together with the compact.

The High Beam also helps sculpt higher cheekbones and enhance its glow.

Check out their website as it even teaches you step-by-step to fixing your skin to a flawless complexion. I say this line of wonders look like sure winners! PLUS get free standard/international shipping when you spend US$85 and above! Just enter "INTLFRSH" in your promocode before check out. Finally some rare find of free international shipping!

Enjoy!

The Haute Of Haute Couture

2007-07-12T06:02:00.000+08:00

After reviewing Fall's Haute Couture 2007 I've concluded my favourite, and no it isn't a Chanel number this time(gasp!).

credit:style.com

This piece of gorgeousness and grandeur from Valentino is an absoulute genius! Being a great fan of jewels, glamour and ruffles (not forgetting its colour), I was bowled over by the details. Its intricate and careful alignment of every inch of the dress looks too good to be true. I just wonder how much time was put into it. I say, I'll wear this anytime to a function worthy of its flamboyance.

Valentino's probably my overall winner. Check out the lookbook for other pieces.

I-am-in-the-Live-Earth-Fever Person

2007-07-10T02:30:00.000+08:00

but it's good fever!

I'm sure you've heard of the Anya Hindmarch "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" bag as the label's global effort to help clear up some environmental issues, encouraging people to use the bag as a replacement for grocery or shopping bags, or maybe just to lug your documents/homework/clothes on loan (!). Comon' if you could get your hands on them do get one and do your bit for Earth!

Quite honestly and sadly i think most people who bought just like it for the label, or that it's pretty, or that every celebrity seems to have it so they feel like they should jump on the bandwagon plus it's way more inexpensive than other Anya Hindmarch totes and nots, but I sure hope the message is sent clear across and is affective. I mean, I can't imagine Giordano doing one. It might look like this:

Not saying anything bad about it because it's still good effort but my point is I guess the environmental bags people are selling should be a little more presentable and attractive so you don't have to sacrifice some fashion sense to be a little bit more environmental.

While it's hotcakes in the UK we can only sit and watch til it launches on our little shores (if ever). but err. Good news is, they are launching it in Japan on 14th July in Ginza, Isetan and Dover Street Market Tokyo! Please anyone, tell me if you're going to Japan at that time!

Now I'm not being all Live Earth fanatic on you but I've always been a rather environmentally-friendly person. Well. Whenever I can I will!

Jet Setting For-ever?

2007-07-09T03:50:00.000+08:00

In Rome, fashion royalty hails its king.

Mr. Giammetti said that was not true. “Nobody is going to succeed Valentino,” he said. He added that the market for high-end fashion, including haute couture — that specialized made-to-measure branch where a Valentino suit with all the trimmings can cost $50,000 — is going to expand with the spread of wealth to areas in Asia and the Middle East.

Now I guess so the rumours about them giving up Valentino is false. Yay, coz
I honestly wouldn't know how the turn of such changes would result.

Chanel Fall Couture 2007

2007-07-09T02:24:00.000+08:00

How can you not love it? How can you not love Karl?

The Shoptarte says hello.

2007-07-09T00:42:00.000+08:00

Oh fashionville. How can we ever leave it?