Oct

“Star-studded” Night

Its been a while since I last left traces here. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to, it was because I didn’t know what to. I have been leading the mundane life, life cycle stays the same for the past days, weeks, months, my emotions remained quite the same.

I attended a friend’s engagement party, that drove emotions but when I was back to the real world when I got home I lost all emotions to actually note it all down here. Maybe I’m getting old and such feelings fade away so fast my fingers can’t enough close fast enough to let it stay in my hand.

It seemed like a while since I met up with the bestie even though on recollection I did meet her quite often of late. We met up for the launch of Topshop Topman Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection. I had received an invitation way back and asked if she wanted to come along if she didn’t have an invite. I wanted to go because it was an event that I always dream of going. I got a goodie bag for being the first 400 of which I only like the bag that contained the goodies.

Launch of TOPSHOP TOPMAN Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection

We both stood around for a while with the music blasting in the background and sipping on the cold drinks we were served. There was popcorn and ice-cream to fill the hungry stomach. After all it was dinner time. The seats lining the really short runway were reserved for the media. Before the show begin, we figured we couldn’t quite see anything from where we are and the heat and humidity was going to kill us (more so me) if we (more so I) didn’t leave so we went for dinner.

Friday Night Delight -- The Pantry Club

I do not know what went into my head when I chose sandwich for dinner. I should have started and ended with dessert! Damn! This sandwich picked was good but it would have been better for breakfast. Our dinner ended after the show ended so we didn’t head back. What I think was the highlight of the night was this…

My Dream, My Want, Mine...

It was what I have been looking for during the years in UK but faux fur only became an in-thing when I left UK. The call came on Wednesday to inform me that the item I was looking for had arrived and that what seems like the only piece of size 6 has been kept aside for me by my PS. Very nice. When the SA brought it out from the room, my breathe was taken away. It is now mine…

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Jun

Drawn To Stripes

Lately, stripes drive me wild. Just after I noticed I didn’t own anything in stripes. Stripes that are not the usual black-white; red-black drives me crazy! I got one in vertical red and white stripes (note vertical), horizontal coral red and beige stripes… I can’t think further because I’m “blinded” in one eye!

Claudia Schiffer in stripes, definitely the hot issue this summer!

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May

Swept Away

I like how fashion can sweep me off my feet.

GORGEOUS!

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May

Summer Time!!!

Doesn’t the colours make you happy just by looking at the picture?

I wish to be lying by the beach with a good read, iced cold sex on the beach, soaking in the sun, sand and sea. It would be a great bonus if there is a toned hunk lying right beside me…

I’m just kidding. The heat from the sun is on the verge of killing me on many occasions this week. It would have been a warm welcome if I had just returned from the UK and in need of the thawing. I shall not rant further as the bestie slaves away under the hot sun without an option of the air conditioning. I love the sea though. The crashing sound of the waves on the shore soothes a stressful mind anytime.

I wonder when I will ever experience such in one of those brightly coloured items above… *dreams*

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Apr

Challenge Day 2

The meaning behind your wordpress name

This is something I’ve been meaning to do since I started this space. I just never got down to it because the mood never seems right. This will be one of the most meaningful entries for me because I didn’t quite think long and hard but when the name for this space came, it came and I immediately knew I had to use it. The first person I told was Juls because I was talking to her about moving. Her reaction was “it is so you!”. So there a new chapter has began…

My mom has a relatively good sense of dressing for her age. Looking at photos of her younger days, she was definitely one of the better dressed. She gets compliments for her dressing and when I wear the dresses she buys, I’ll get compliments too.

I once asked her “how did you get that kind of fashion sense?” Her reply was that I will learn what I will like and what suits my figure when I grow up through flipping through magazines.

From the magazines, I definitely did not. Being in UK did. I was soaked up in what High Street Fashion has to offer. Before I know it, I am actually dressed like I just walked out of Zara or Topshop’s catalogue but not without multiple fashion mistakes later.

I guess I am gutsy to dress queerly. Whilst growing up, I get many remarks from my friends who only told me recently that in the past, they’d want to keep a distance from me in the streets because of what I was wearing. I recalled Jo actually telling me that she can actually see me becoming well dressed in UK (that was the last time we met before I left for UK for the first time). She must have an eye than or she wouldn’t have succeeded in being a lady boss of 2 boutiques in Singapore.

So step by step, I am blown away by what the runway has to offer with Vogue being my holy bible to the fashion world.

Runway (the second meaning) is also a reflection of my love for travelling.

What better name to give than fusing both my love for travel and fashion? After all in this cosmopolitan world, our fashion influences take us to Europe, the US continent and even the other parts of the world. Literally or not.

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Mar

AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

My love for clutches began when I stepped into a quaint shop tucked in some corner of the little town I called home for an extensive period of time. It was one of a kind — a magazine. I love how it attracted attention of many guys who even bothered to gave compliments. Even my unfashionable uncle was not spared, if you recall from my CNY post.

Kate Spade began a book series clutch. The Great Gatsby attracted my attention whilst shopping one evening but I wasn’t a fan of the book. I thought other “books” might appear so I might as well wait.

The Great Gatsby

True to words Emma was released along with Great Expectations and Romeo & Juliet. I love all of Jane Austen’s literature but I prefer Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility. I am sure either of them will appear…

Emma

Surely they heard my inner call. Pride and Prejudice will be released as part of Kate Spade’s book series clutches.

Pride & Prejudice

Now I’m in a dilemma. I never liked Romeo & Juliet for the sad ending; I guess I still wish for that Cinderella ending till this day. But, the fonts and colors are screaming at me; it desperately want to belong to my extensive queer bag collection. Pride & Prejudice vs Romeo & Juliet. Hmmm…. Help!

Romea & Juliet

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Feb

Missing…

Courtesy Of The Satorialist

I was browsing through the Satorialist as usual hoping to find that burst of inspiration I need to give my dressing an extra omph! I scrolled down to see this picture and immediately it links me back to that afternoon in Vienna Austria. Juls and I were sipping our hot chocolate and cappuccino respectively and indulging in apple straudels when one guy came up to ask if he could take a picture of me, first smiling for the camera then pretending he didn’t exist whilst he snapped at me away, because I was in a beret and he was doing a compilation of photos of people in hats…

I miss those slow saunters in unfamiliar places where we stand out rather obviously because of our skin colour consequently attracting non-stop greetings of “Ni Hao” (which I hate) and where the cold occasionally bites. I hope to do it again, and I hope to do it with Juls. You hear me?

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Feb

发啊!

We are now on the 8th Day of the Chinese New Year. I have been meaning to do a write up on Chinese New Year but never got down to it. We rolled in CNY with my mom’s table full of cooking as usual.

This is the first time I didn’t manage to get a new outfit but simply picked from one of those never worn ones from the wardrobe. I picked out three never worn and non-black dresses which I think are suitable for Chinese New Year and made my mom pick one.

This one she picked is actually a piece from Japan with only two pieces available in Singapore. Sounds like what a typical shopaholic like to hear don’t you think? The price tag wasn’t exactly pocket friendly I recall, but it has a Chanel feel to it so I bought it anyway. I paired it with my Chanel pearl necklace, my Cate Trash Louboutins and a magazine clutch I found in some cool shop in UK. I love the one of a kind clutch and its one of the best finds I’ve ever had. I get asked why I’m carrying a magazine around, why I even bothered to find a strap for my magazine, where I got it from… I love it when I see the shocked expressions on their faces when I tell them its my bag. I had many compliments including one from my traditional uncle saying I’m stylish. hahahahha. I’d love to have another of those best finds feel again!

I think as I grow older, practicality starts to set out. I used to need everything new, now I’m happy just having new clothes and shoes. This new year unlike the last has been rather peaceful and smooth sailing. I’m very thankful. I’ve had a tumultaneous year and I don’t want to start with a rough ride. It all began when my mom found the perfect dress for herself. A cheongsum as I always wished she’ll wear and its red.

Day 2 of Chinese New Year, my grandma decided she wanted to visit more relatives, so we went to my cousin’s house at Clarke Quay to gather for a poolside lunch. I love the get-up my mom and I are in.

My Aunt @ Ground Floor Of My Cousin's Place

From Left: Dad's Brother's Wife, Dad's Sis, My Mom. P.S. Bestie, Thanks For The Bag. First Time I Ever Gotten Compliments For Two Different Bags Consecutively.

A Surprisingly Lengthy Pool For A Condo In The City

My Helper By The Baby Pool. She Was So Happy To See The Water Feature And Actually Requested That I Take A Picture For Her.

The Beginning Of One Branch Of The Loy Family In Singapore

After 2 exhausting day of visitings, Chinese New Year Celebration ended. It is my second Chinese New Year since back from the UK but this time I know the year ahead is going uphill. I can feel it!

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Oct

Cinderella’s Slippers

Since I started this space and renewed my faith in writing in public again, more anonymously this time, I had always planned on doing a weekly if not bi-weekly update on my shoe collection much to the support of Juls. I have been waiting for the right pair of shoes to begin the introduction to my shoe collection and the day has finally arrived. What better way to start the series than to unveil the Queen of Shoes (*hint: the little red soles)…

I’ve had a fetish for shoes since I took off for the UK. Less so before that because I often only have time for a meal and movie after school when still schooling in Singapore. Tbh, I never recalled even buying anything besides the birthday presents without my mom around. Financial restriction could be the main reason.

Studying in the UK where London is one of the fashion capital has opened my horizons to a more than gigantic collection of shoes from couture to designer to high street to low street (I made that last term up). I can’t exactly recall when that wish to be Imelda Marcos II, as my dad loves to call me, started to stem its way into my heart.

I do recall one occasion when I was trying a pair of odd looking shoes for fun at Topshop only to have my heart melting because of how good it looked after seeing them in my size and worse, on me. Even the SAs were gushing. I have small feet which I used to complain to my mom about because that kinda, in my most “wise” opinion, prevented me from growing any taller. I stopped grumbling and in fact am quite thankful I’ve small feet, am short and am relatively petite because in UK, no one fights with me for the only size 3 and sizes 6 or 8. Most importantly, the size 3 will never be on display; I must say that is good marketing strategy!

Also, just at the time I was studying in UK, ok maybe it happened before but I wasn’t fashion conscious than, there are loads of platform heels. I can afford those and not feel like I’m towering over the others. Love it.

So slowly as each semester went by, I got one pair, two pairs, three pairs, the record was five pairs during each of my shopping trips. My collection grew without my knowledge because I’d bring a few back home each time I return for Christmas or summer break until Jeremy commented one day when I was complaining about how I have been a year dry of shoes since last year “I think you have more shoes than that shop we just walked pass so stop complaining, you really can open a shop with the shoes you have”. I would have a smaller collection had Amy not been there to give me her most sacred advices and opinions to ignore Jeremy.

Back for a year, 2 months or maybe 3 now and shopping for shoes has never been the same. Topshop and River Island here do not stock the whole collection because it is not practical. Think: whole collection means they got to stock at least a pair in each size but that doesn’t mean they will sell off each pair. Shipment back to the UK would be another set of costs. Also, our weather do not permit certain types of shoes despite their very best effort to sell thigh high boots. Rather sorely lacking in that division, maybe I should get one to complete my collection.

Anyway I stumbled on ebay whilst in search for probably the coolest pair of shoes ever to be available, to add to my leather, suede, patent, canvas, wood and wool — collage.

Curious To Know What This Is?

Never heard right? Totally curious right? Before you girl shoe lovers jump at admiring the pictures and lose track of what I’m going to say, I’d like to express a big thank you to Natalie of Trenduet on ebay who put this pair of shoes on hold for me for more than 3 months because I have been trying to “raise funds” for it especially after I burnt a hole in my pockets trying to rush for the back to school offer to get my mac. She was extremely patient with my questions and is trustworthy based on this transaction I had with her. If you are curious to know what she has to offer here’s her link: http://myworld.ebay.com.sg/trenduet/.

Disclaimer: I am simply providing an avenue to those who online shop and are keen on getting those shoes which are very expensive here online at a cheaper rate and not acting as an agent of any sort. To get to know more, please contact the seller directly.

Now for the moment you have been waiting for… Drum rolls…

Yes Its A Pair Of Louboutins!

Introducing The Cate Trash

The Other View

Close Up

I never thought my first pair of Louboutins will be attained this year. I am very glad I had the chance of stumbling upon Natalie’s site and especially this pair of shoes in Louboutin Size 36. If you noticed, on ebay, size 36 is a rarity, and its definitely a cause for celebration to have in my collection the Louboutin I have been looking so hard for IN MY SIZE! *screams*

My First Pair of Louboutins

it is going to be a pair that I will treasure for a long time because its my first. After this, I am sure more is to come.

Welcome to the world of Louboutins N.

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Oct

Colored Nails Rule The Purse

Since my iMac became a new addition of the family, post about it later, I have been going quite crazy about keeping myself up to date with the fashion trends. Maybe work was another push factor, but to hell with it at the moment.

Being still a trainee paid a meager student’s allowance, I can only afford that occasional bag of the season (2 this year), shoes (finally got one this year enough to triumph the 14 plus months of shoe famine) and clothes (which is now the least of my priority) as skincare, skincare and more skincare has made its way to the top of the list in this humid and hot climate. I discovered a cheaper alternative to keeping up with the season’s latest looks, NAIL POLISH!

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour 505 Particuliere

I got myself the above colour from Chanel’s 2010 Spring Collection and yes I know I’ve been a bit slow in this arena cause I only realised I got myself the 2009 Spring Collection Jade Rose when I got home. And like every black Chanel flap a girl must have, I got myself the No. 18 nail polish. Quite extravagent I have been lately I must say… I would have rushed down to MBS to get the 2010 Fall Collection (which also happen to be limited edition) if I had indeed been over-the-board-shoppaholic. I’d probably hate myself to the core for that.

Anyway, the colour I have on now its a mix of grey, brown and purple and surprisingly, it actually is an easy to match with my wardrobe. Especially with my newly purchased shoes (more on that later); totally adore them both. What I like about it is how rare this colour can be seen on the hands and feet of the ladies in the streets… Lovin’ it!

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