Monthly Archive for December, 2006

Vogue’s Garden of Delight

As seen in this December’s Vogue, I’m spellbound by the enchanting feature spread of ‘Garden of Delight‘ photographed by Steven Meisel. It’s almost like a fairy-tale, enjoy:

‘Tis the Season…
…to wear award-winning drama! John Galliano’s topiary dresses for Christian Dior Couture gracefully defy all laws of nature. Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano carnival gowns.

Mad science: Zac Posen cultivates a brilliant hybrid of the French tulip and a single rose petal—rare indeed. Zac Posen silk bubble dress with rosette hem. Wolford tights.

Beds of blue poppies on bell-shaped dresses ring in the New Year with smashing glamour and a subtle wink at spring. Oscar de la Renta blue-and-white Himalayan-poppy-print dresses and matching heels.

Winter is no threat to the perennial party dress (or the bed of fragrant jasmine, for that matter). Marc Jacobs dégradé tulle and cream petticoat dresses.

Vera Wang raw-edged chiffon dress. Vera Wang gold Mary Janes.

Manolo Blahnik used Mother Nature’s magic wand to turn ordinary fall foliage into an extraordinary slipper. Manolo Blahnik Cabbage heels.

Christian Lacroix renders a carnation—blown-out into magnificent chaos—to challenge even your wildest imaginings.

In this story: fashion editor, Grace Coddington; hair, Julien d’Ys; makeup, Pat McGrath for Max Factor. Props by Jack Flanagan. Produced on location by AZ Productions.
(Source: Style.com)

Harajuku Lovers: What Time Is It?

Gwen Stefani is a genius.

I adore her L.A.M.B collection and now, she blows me away with her “super-kawaii” brand, Harajuku Lovers! Dubbed as “The Fatal Attraction to Cuteness”, I love everything Japanese but don’t get me wrong, Hello Kitty is out of my chic-tionary. Harajuku Lovers is flashy, kawaii and loud! And, her timepieces are making their way to my Christmas ‘Want’ list:

This heart-shaped watch face is ultra-cute with its flashy rainbow band. Definitely an attention grabber.

This ‘Orange County Girl’ watch has an adorable metal interface made fashionably cute with smiley orange!

Make it ’round’, with a pretty lookin’ canvas band - if you feel that the rainbow is lil’ too loud for your taste.

Skinnier, and sexier in red plastic band.

Mesh NY: A Mesh of Beauty

Every ring tells a story.

Eternal love. Friendship. Personality.

It’s the jewelry that you are most likely to admire on yourself. Nothing feels more ‘personal’ than a beautifully crafted metal being a part of you. That’s why I don’t buy rings in a heartbeat. You gotta have ‘The One’ - or else, it’s just another piece of jewelry in your pretty box.

From New York, Mesh NY crafts some of the most unique knick-knacks that I’ve seen ranging from rings, necklaces, couture belts, earrings and etc. Their designs have been featured in hit TV series, Desperate Housewives, Will & Grace and even Bold & Beautiful! Today, I’ll highlight their hottest rings:

This rings speaks of its brand name. A mesh of gold in a heart-chunky silver. Who doesn’t love this Couture Cocktail Baby?

Change the way you wear it - whichever you fancy. Three ways never gets boring.

Labyrinth’s reputation is liken to a hip chick. You need the personality - so the ring can shine with you.

Open Heart is so beautifully arched - we can’t get enough of love, huh?