Salinas Bikinis have the best fit by far. They don’t ride up your butt after a few strokes in the water, stay impeccable bright after multiple washes AND are eclectic sexy all over.The summer 2006 collection speaks for itself.
Salinas is available at New Urban Male located at The Heeren, Citylink Mall and a host of other retail outlets. They don’t carry the new range but i am told they will bring it is soonest!Alternatively you can go to Best Swimwear to voyeur your way through the spicy hot numbers online!
Monthly Archive for June, 2006
Papillon (which is really just “butterfly” in French) Accessories has moved to Yahoo! Auctions~ Here’s a sneak peek at the confections offered!
Click Papillon for more precious little bits and view the other auctions too! Just find the little link that says “Sellers other Auctions” for more.These where all inspired by whim. And a little bit of rashness is what we need, no?
For all the ladies who have always wanted to know, “What gloss is she wearing?” or “Is that tan for real or just air brush?” or even the occasional “Her lashes must be fake!”. We’ve got just the site to answer all those questions you want answered about celeb makeup!Makeup411 carries valuable information for the beauty maven and all the insider secret beauty breakdowns from movie sets, tv shows and even MTVs!
They even state the specific brands and shades used for each season!So for fans of SATC or The OC or something more old school like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, this one’s for you.
Hark! Bespoke jewellery hoarders! Kikix Accessories is here to give you a piece of inidividuality. Hailing from Aussie with a strong background in fashion design, you’ll be spoilt for choice everytime she puts up her string of items for sale.You’d also be happy to know that her selling space is anti-bidding to give those working within a budget the chance to own a piece of Kikix that reflects themselves. Icing on the cake - Postage to Singapore is free!Come June 24th (mark your calenders people!), she’ll be @ the Scape Flea Market (behind Cineleisure) showcasing her wares and meeting up with her regular clientele. Oh yes, that is friendly isn’t it? Here’s a sneak peek of her somethingforeveryone collection!
What we love about her work is the one-of-a-kind charms that are impossible to find on Arab St or anywhere in our little island. She imports most of them and acquires the more unique pieces like actual lockets and carousel ponies from her trips to France and the US.Talk about getting an International treat, no?We’ll see you @ Scape Flea Market then.
We all need a lil’ Ebay Vintage Thrift shopping minus the exhorbitant shipping fees. We should not be considering which kidney to sell when we hit “Bid!”Enter Le Robo, my current online shopping Mecca for vintage finds in Asian friendly sizes.Now how tres gorgeous is this little number!
The International shipping rate from Canada to Singapore range from USD$7.00 to the maximum of USD$12.00 for combined or heavier items.Find delectable vintage wear (and be different…we must avoid mass-produced at all costs ladies!) @ Le Robo OR the Ebay store direct @ Le Robo Ebay Store
Located in the musky lanes of the very up-and-coming hipness of Haji Lane is Quaint Secrets.
Oh so pretty! I had to resist the urge to eat those deliciously citrus burst bits! they have more eccentric pieces like glass white rabbits, carved bone dangle center-pieces, the little ladybugs and even ghosts!
What makes Quaint Secrets a true plum-pleasure to be in is the chillout environment, Just leave your shoes at the door and skip into fluffy carpeted world where your imagination can run wild. Very easy on the pocket too! you can emerge with a bag fool of goodies to start off for just SGD$10.00!
Find your way there by taking a train to Bugis Junction MRT station and use Exit B. As long at you walk straight past the Raffles Medical Centre and keep moving straight towards Arab St, you’re on the right track! For people like moi, call 6552-1111/2222 and say “Haji Lane please!”.
Humble Abode: 58 Haji Lane Singapore 189246
Call @: 6297 9792
Surf @: info@quaintsecrets.com
Attention treehuggers! Would you fancy carrying this lovely clutch bag made from 100% recycled candy wrappers? If yes, click on Ecoist whose aim is to create fashion accessories for the eco-minded consumers. I think there is nothing hippier than eco-uture! Ponder about the many trees that we can “save” and recycle into something pretty. Just make sure you don’t get “paper cuts” - haha.
Threadless *3-day* $10 SALE!
It’s the $10 sale again at good ol’ Threadless! Whoppee! I just ordered 5 tees for my sister and I after a long hiatus since my last Threadless shopping spree. However, I was abit disappointed that they sold out ‘My Pet Human’… there goes one lovely tee (REPRINT!).
*NEW* lovelies & *FREE* shipping @ Conversation Pieces
Conversation Pieces has added new items this season and we’re making bambi eyes at the Puurfect Blouse by Original Los Angeles. This blouse is lovely to show off your neckline and also uber-cute with lil’ feline pals print. Totally sweet! Do start shopping as Conversation Pieces is offering free shipping from 15 June till 30 June regardless of the amount spent and to any location in the world. How puurfect!
Skinny Jeans - Hip & Going Strong
“The term “fashion forward” isn’t just a sassy form of alliteration; fashion is always looking forward (when it’s not looking back) which explains why even though Fall 2006 is still months away, we are currently obsessed with the “it” look of the season - the skinny jean. The look manages to be a winning combination of sexy yet casual all at once, but it’s popularity among the fashionably emaciated begs the question: are slim jeans only fitting for those who actually can fit into them? Here’s the skinny on who can wear skinny jeans, how to choose a pair that satisfies your style, and how long skinny jean will stay on the racks.
‘A trend isn’t in one season and out the next,” said Rau. ‘Look how long the boot-cut jean lasted. The skinny jean is new right now, but it will be the jean of choice for a couple of years.’Goodbye boot-cut, relaxed fit, and - gasp - flared leg. It’s time for jeans to get lean.” (source)
Project Runway Season 3: “Fashionably Early”
While we’re halfway through Project Runway Season 2, the Americans get their fashion fix of Season 3 four months earlier when the season kicks off in July. Fashion designer, Michael Kors and Elle fashion director, Nina Garcia will reprise their roles as resident judges. Tip: Vera Wang might be making a guest appearance on the show! So what are we gonna get…? Another wedding gown competition? Ooh la la! ( source)
