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Jan 25, 2012 • Gong Xi Fa Cai to my Chinese readers! I’ve been back in my sleepy hometown, Taiping to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with family, friends and loads of food and fireworks I had such a blast – it’s prolly the best CNY this decade! Back to FASHION: Let’s talk about what are the hottest...
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Jan 21, 2012 • Longchamp Spring Summer 2012 ad campaign is such a breath of fresh air! The ‘Oh! My Dog’, the dance campaign video featuring Coco Rocha and Liisa Winkler was released three days ago and boy, isn’t this the best way to kick start Spring? Choreographed by Blanca Li, Coco and Liisa danced the streets of New...
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Jan 20, 2012 • I first blogged about 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 collection last September here. I can’t tell you how much I love the collection’s minimalism, fresh sorbet colors and wearable sportswear-inspired pieces. Fash-Eccentric attended the press preview of 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 at COMO House and boy, I’m super duper lovin’ the 31 Hour Bag!...
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Jan 19, 2012 • I rarely get super duper starstruck but today, I met the one and only Maggie Cheung at Capella Singapore. For the first time, Maggie Cheung made her first appearance as Olay‘s ambassador to celebrate Olay‘s new philosophy “Challenge What’s Possible”. As Olay‘s ambassador since 2003, Maggie shared how Olay‘s philosophy relates to her own career,...
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Jan 19, 2012 • Mulberry Spring/Summer 2012 collection is inspired by the Great British summer and seaside beauty. This season, I’m in love with their Cookie Collection and their adorable Teddy Collection. Imagine the Bayswater and Lily bags with intricately punched cookie-edge detailing on leather and metal for the Cookie Collection. And, teddy rivets and twist-locks on the ever-popular...
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Jan 18, 2012 • It has been a decade since Italian jewellery label, Pomellato first released their iconic ring, Nudo. In celebration of it’s 10th year, Pomellato introduced the New Nudo ring – extra-large, stronger version in seven intense tones such as blue London topaz, Madera quartz, amethyst, lemon quartz, peridot and tangerine garnet. The last two colors are...
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Jan 13, 2012 • 10 more days to Chinese New Year! For my dear readers who are celebrating Chinese New Year, have you thought of wearing cheongsams or qipaos to usher in the Year of the Dragon? Even if you’re not celebrating Chinese New Year, you might be interested in the “1920s Shanghai” look special occasions. These tight-fitting qipaos...
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Jan 12, 2012 • It’s red carpet season! Let’s kick start this beautiful year with the People’s Choice Awards 2012. It’s not as formal as the Academy Awards or the Golden Globes. I like the fact that celebrities take risks and you know, have a little fun with fashion at fun awards like this. This year, we are seeing...
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Jan 12, 2012 • Art Stage Singapore 2012 (12 – 15 January 2012) is the second edition of Asia-Pacific’s premier international contemporary Asian art fair at Marina Bay Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre. I was invited to its Vernissage Day opening last night for an exclusive VIP preview of the 130 participating galleries from 18 countries with over 50...
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Jan 11, 2012 • An American girl in Paris. That’s the inspiration for the first Jason Wu for Target collection which will be launched on February 5th, 2012. I love how feminine, soft and superbly chic this collection is. Think French New Wave. Think Anna Karina. Think even… Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl – I swear, this is her...
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Jan 10, 2012 • Do you have jeans for heels and jeans for flats? I do! I’ve made multiple trips to the tailor to alter my jeans length because I wear flats so often. Once in awhile, you feel like wearing heels and you can’t reach for your favorite pair of jeans. Now, that’s a bummer. I’m so happy...
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Jan 10, 2012 • You’ve guessed right, my obsession for Rooney Mara hasn’t end. This girl is the new face of red carpet style. When you’re on a world tour to promote your film, many designers will be lining up to dress “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”. It is amazing how Rooney has transformed from a pretty girl-next-door...
