i know this is not a fashion post but…
May 31, 2008
tell me where i can get me one of these!
i love them bad!
Heel-ing powers
May 21, 2008
Nothing can ever be compared to wearing a pair of well-made, expensive heels – from the original holy grail of fabulous heels, Salvatore Ferragamo, to modern day craves such as Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo.My love for shoes women’s heels started when i first watched Sex & the City. Carrie Bradshaw’s obsession for shoes the like of Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo got me hooked on finding the perfect pair of well-constructed heels. And these gorgeously-made heels come with a hefty price tag. I mean who in their right mind would pay $500 for a pair of shoes? I honestly thought these are dreams only fictional characters such as Carrie Bradshaw and Hollywood starlets would be able to fulfill. However, interning for a fashion magazine taught me otherwise. Apparently, a lot of women are willing. Isn’t a shoe just a shoe? But that doesn’t seem to be the case when one is discussing or wearing a pair of Manolo Blahniks, Jimmy Choos or Christian Louboutins.
Carrie Bradshaw walked into television history in a pair of very high-heeled Manolo Blahniks that anyone West of Manhattan even knew what these shoes were. And once Carrie got mugged on the street by a thug who snarled, “Give me your purse…and your Manolo Blahniks!”, we all, and i especially, knew something must be special about those heels. Sex & the City opened the floodgates for expensive well-made heels. And a pair of Louboutins became an obsession for me! I remember the episode when Miranda’s water bag burst on Carrie’s new pink Louboutins – my mouth fell opened as i clutched my imaginary pearls and screamed out “NAY!!”. That was my favourite scene and a pair of Louboutins became to me what Manolos were to Carrie – an addiction.
Seriously nothing, and i really mean nothing, says it all like a pair of Christian Louboutin does. The red-sole stiletto king knows how to make some of the hottest heels in town and it’s no secret that only he knows how to make the foot look more desirable and erotic than a naked Jessica Alba. It is with this in mind that Chritian Louboutin heels are mainstays amongst Hollywood starlets as the choice footwear for any red carpet events or for everyday traipsing.
It is a well-known fact that Christian Louboutin’s creations force the hips to sway a little more and cause the wearer to strut instead of walk. Slipping on a pair of Louboutins is not mere adding of accessories to complete an outfit – It’s called making a statement and a bold one at that!
Ok i have to admit that i have neither the opportunity nor the privilege to slip my feet into a pair, i mean, being a guy, it’s almost impossible. Not that i have never tried. But i mean with size 12 feet, i’m almost certain it’s impossible. However, when i was doing my internship with Project Smitten, I had the opportunity to come into close contact with a few pairs of exquisitely constructed Louboutin heels. I remember bringing it back to the gorgeous Emerald Hill office, up the 4 flights of stairs to the attic (we Smitten-Kittens are always at the top; the height of fashion – in every sense of the word) and presenting the Editor with those fabulous patent leather heels. The first thing the Smitten girls did was to put the heels on and started running about the attic. So comfortable were they that the Beauty Editor climbed onto the table and started hopping up and down, testing how well-made they are and if they were going to make her ankles scream out and beg for mercy. It turns out, slipping on a pair of Louboutin heels was like wearing a piece heaven. I could only look on in envy. If only…
And right now, i just can’t wait for the new Sex & the City movie!
Love Generation – ‘Female’ spread
May 21, 2008
So a couple of weeks back i wrote about assisting the Fashion Editor of Female for a fashion spread. Today i’m happy to have all the pictures scanned and uploaded! YAY! it’s so exciting to see one’s name on an official national fashion magazine, even if it was just as a ‘Stylist Assistant’. Hey, it’s a step in the right direction! Check out the last picture – i simply LOVE every single one of the billowy white dresses/jumpsuits from Stella McCartney! Anyway, I owe this all to Terence, the fabulous fashion editor of Female magazine. Here you go!
The power of the Purse: The Bon Bon
May 5, 2008
We’ve seen the new LV ( a joint venture between Richard Prince and LV) being featured on the S/S 08 Louis Vuitton Campaign. Now, The Bon Bon is making its appearance on the arms of the rehabilitating (riiiggghhhttt) party gal Lindsay Lohan. I can’t even begin to explain how wrong the fabulous Bon Bon looks on Lindsay. I mean, were her shades on when she picked this ensemble? Whatever. We still love the Bon Bon anyway. Good enough to eat, just like candy! 
Off the minute: Sex & the thrifty dress
May 3, 2008
Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker, who as Carrie Bradshaw only wears designer clothes in Sex & the City, has reportedly outdone herself by creating what the new York Times has called ‘the cheapest dress in the world’. The summer dress from her Bitten clothing line is sold at retail clothing chain Steve & Barry’s. The flowery sundress is not only stylish but is priced attractively at US$8.98 (S$10)!! Pure Hawtness! Who says you have to spend a bomb to look fabulous!?
Off the minute: Gisele top model earner!
May 3, 2008
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen remains the highest-earning catwalk queen after raking in more than 35 million dollars last year, Forbes.com revealed on Wednesday.
Bundchen, 27, may have ended her long-standing agreement with Victoria’s Secret in 2007, but the blonde beauty still has around 20 contracts and has appeared in ads for Disney, Nivea and Aquascutum.
Bundchen, the former girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio and current partner of American football star Tom Brady, earned more than double the second highest paid model on the list, Germany’s Heidi Klum.
Klum, 34, earned 14 million dollars through her modelling, media and fashion business interests.
Third on the list was British supermodel Kate Moss. Despite ending campaigns with several high-profile labels, the waif-like icon was able to net around 7.5 million thanks to the success of her fashion line.
Moss also continues to work for Donna Karan, Longchamp, Agent Provocateur, Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli and Rimmel, Forbes noted.
news courtesy of: Yahoo News/AFP
photo credit: google images
xoxo: Georgina Sparks
May 1, 2008
Spotted: Upper East Side’s former resident party bitch giving the former party queen a panic attack with her unannounced appearance at Constance Billard School for Girls. Trouble descended on the Gossip Girl set Monday in the form of former Sunnydale resident Michelle Trachtenberg as the legendary party bitch Georgina Sparks. Looks like something big is about to hit Upper East Side and break everything S has worked so hard to build. What is the big secret that G has on S that spells the end for the Upper East Side Queen? Be careful S, don’t play with fire if you’re not sure how to put it out. XOXO
Ok, enough of my stint as Gossip Girl herself. Let’s talk fashion – Georgina Sparks style. I love how she’s so different from the rest of the cast in terms of style. As much as i love the styles and fashion of the mainstays of Gossip Girl but let’s face it, between Blair Waldorf’s Jackie-O-always-pulled-together look and Serena van der Woodsen’s Kate Moss-inspired look, I was getting terribly bored. Luckily, salvation came in dark colours this season and formed itself in Georgina Sparks. Doesn’t she look evil? I love it!
what we love:
I’m loving it already. I love how the dark colours juxtapose with the all-too-bright-and-sunny colours of the mainstays. It’s Attitude with a capital A! The Upper East Side beauties are all spotting bright coloured tights (juxtapose that with G’s lam’e leggings) and even brighter trench coats and/or jackets. The arrival of G adds drama to the entire set. No one can deny how fierce she looked and not to mention beyond evil!
However, what i did loooovvvveeee from this episode were the bright coloured umbrellas that Little J and her minion were carrying. I would post screen captures but i am not a big fan of low quality pictures. so yeah. Somebody please tell me where they’re from!?
LOVES IT!
picture credits: shopstyle
