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I blogged about the hippie headband trend awhile back. Now, I’m shifting my focus on Urban Outfitters‘ new range of headwraps. I absolutely want them! Headwrap is a simple way to jazz up your lovely mane with minimal effort yet look ultra-chic.
This is something different from what I’ve been seeing. This mesh flower headwrap is a darling. I can imagine wearing this on a lovely Sunday at a picnic or just strolling in the park with my Boy. Hee.
Ikat is a style of weaving and also tie-dye - hence, this fabric is translated in this Ikat headwrap. It adds an ethnic flavour if you’re thinking of going bohemian.
This skinny feather headwrap is really pretty, and sexy. No worries, no peacocks were harmed during the design of this headwrap. We don’t believe in animal sacrifice for the sake of fashion.
Step aside braided headwraps and make way for this unique linked headwrap of interlocking pieces of leather finished with a suede tie. Let’s hope it doesn’t leave stress marks on your forehead! Go headwraps!
It’s about time. The ladies at Conversation Pieces made a comeback with these lovelies. This time, they’ve stocked up on more dresses, tops, accessories, and even home & living pieces direct to you from the States. Fash-E will give you a sneak peek at what’s in store for you to grab. Hurry, because these pieces are limited!
Stacey Dress
I love this dress. The colours are vibrant and really pops! It’s great to hide that tummy and perfect for our sunny Singapore weather. I love heart the square-neckline as well.
Milly Dress
Bring out the girl in you and twirl around in this beautiful ethereal ivory dress with unique cut-out flowers and ruffle sleeves. It also comes in gem blue colour.
Crimson Clutch
Wanna play old Hollywood glamour? This clutch is all you need. It’s perfect for a casual weekend, and also a classy night-out.
Lucy Blouse in Teal
This is a versatile piece which you can wear it as a long top, or a mini-dress. I love the teal colour and the bow detail on the puffy sleeve. Very romantic and flirty at the same time!
Bone China Teacup Set
Tea-time can be fancy as well when you have the right home accessories. This lovely teacup set will ring you back to the English old days as you sip your brew of Camomile tea.
Starry Necklace
We love statement accessories and this is definitely in our books. This gorgeous necklace will look lovely with a simple top that you can show off on a girl’s night out.
Who loves themed-parties? My friend, Janice is throwing a Masquerade 25th birthday bash at House @Dempsey on an undisclosed date (just in case there will be party crashers!). I haven’t been to a theme par-tay in awhiel thanks to my very boring life. So, here am I seeking inspiration for the fabulous party and I’m on the hunt for a dramatic mask. Yes, I’m all about drama!
This is Masquerade on the ‘cheap’. Just a simple strip of black veil across the eye - as inspired by Marie Antoinette. This simple ‘mask’ works due to the elaborate 18th century costume and electrified hairdo.
Our favourite Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf threw a Masquerade ball in which Nate came as the ‘Phantom’ and lil’ J is looking hot in her Venetian mask that compliments her golden locks. Hot inspiration, I need to watch that episode again.
Janice said her party is inspired by her favourite movie of all time, Phantom of the Opera. I’m sure the boys will turn up in their Phantom or Guy Fawkes masks. I’m excited to see the varieties that the guys will turn up with.
Talk about classy. Blue Moon is “a big centre of production of the traditional Venetian paper mache masks” located in Venice, Italy. I fell in love with the masks on their website - but of course, with excellent workmanship - it comes with a price. I am digging the idea of this Gattino mask that costs EUR$123.00! Must find a close alternative to this. Hmm.
You want drama? This Cignetta mask is going to absolutely eccentric, with its metal and Swaroswki crystals finishing.
This is quite similar to lil’ J’s mask called Catwoman. I love.
After all my Speed Racer hype, I finally caught Speed Racer last night - and it was a mind-blowing experience! I don’t understand how it got such conflicting reviews but I guess this isn’t a movie for everyone. This is prolly the coolest ‘shot-on-green-screen‘ film since Sin City or 300.
Trixie has a distinct sense of style. She’s always seen in matching hair clips (see above, aren’t they cute!), lipstick and top or even shoes! Let’s do pink entirely, or red - depending on your mood. I was so smittened by her character that oozes with everything cute and quirky. And, don’t we love that bob?
Watch this music video of “Go Speed Racer Go” by Ali Dee and the Deekompressors.
I blogged about Vogueite recently in Style: Magazine. Now, Susie Bubble modelled in the latest issue of Fashion156. I’ve to say the photos are awesome, and I’m a green-eyed monster! It must be really fun - playing dress-up and striking a pose in amazing clothes. Congrats to Susie again for lookin’ gorgeous! Here’s a preview of the fashion spread, but do visit Fashion156 for more:
I love this. Butterfly & leaf mask by Natasha Lawes @ Luna & Curious
Life in mono. Cape, dress, leggings and shoes by Sachio Kawasaki.
The circus is in town! And SusieBubble is the ringmaster.
Ooh, that looks comfortable. All items by Simone Shailes.
You know what’s hot? I’m seeing hippie headbands making waves in fashion blogs and lookbooks. I can tell you that I’m absolutely digging this style. It’s a simple accessory that adds a vintage touch and brings out the bohemian princess in you! Forget about thick, colourful headbands alaGossip Girl - because the 60s are back to style your lovely mane.
Based on Lulu ofEverybody is Ugly’s recommendation, Littledoe is an amazing fashion discovery! It makes be want to wear a unique headpiece like tomorrow (if I get my hands on one, or… DIY!). The lookbook is sooo beautiful, and it has such a surreal look or treatment. Anyway, Littledoe headpiece is “one of a kind and entirely handmade from the highest quality antique materials”. Do contact them if you want your very own.
Rumi from Fashion Toast also sported a thin braided hippie-like headband for her vintage eBay shop, Treasure Chest Vintage. She’s prolly one of the more stylish fashion bloggers around - and I really like her sunshine-kissed skin tone and long blonde hair. Sigh, I wish my hair is longer. Another thing about hippie headbands - they do look better on silky long hair. Adds to the bohemian flavour.
Here’s an example of headband crime commited by our dear Mary-Kate Olsen when she wore an 60s-inspired Marc Jacobs headband from his Fall ‘08 collection. The fashion forward Olsen, basically jumpstarted the trend - in a rocky and err… furry fashion. When Rock.The.Trend blogged about this, I thought maybe I couldn’t get used to the idea of a furry headband - on a hindsight, I think it’s fug-ing fugly. I like my hippie headband thin, and pretty - not like some roadkill.
Here’s a weekend D-I-Y project for moi: Create my own Hippie headband. Anyway, Happy Labour Day! Woot.
When I was young, I find it exciting to form the most perfect, and longest pencil shaving whenever I sharpen my pencil. Yes, I’m easily thrilled and satisfied - thank you very much. Victoria Mason’s sharpening pendant is the bomb! Created due to the fascination for perfect pencil shaving, this necklace is made of sterling silver and available in red or blue.
Besides, there are other necklaces inspired by childhood and the honest sense of wonder - ‘saved you a seat‘ and ‘paper plane‘ are amazing as well. Currently, Victoria Mason is only available in various parts of Aussie and NZ.
Do check out VM’s very cute earrings as well. I particularly like peg and your toast. So incredibly adorable.
I was reading Frankie magazine yesterday and I spotted Holy Calamity! from Western Australia. Their eclectic, adorable charm necklaces are such darlings. As seen as the picture above, it’s like reliving your childhood ‘playing teatime’ days - wearing your heart around your neck.
I like the pink sneaker charms as well - in all honesty, it’s not hard to make these necklaces. With the right tools and charms, you can easily D-I-Y this (for the frugal fashionista!). Then again, do you have the time?
This is the steel ‘pearl’ necklace. This could easily go with any outfit due to its versatility. What do you think?
x-wen : Rose: Yeah, I would like H&M to reach the shores here, or even Urban Outfitters. LOL. Uniqlo is coming, and I like their basics. I'm bored of the malls in S'pore, it's the same everywhere you go.
x-wen : Rose: Hey you! For film schools, I'm working at NYU Tisch Asia right now. And, NYU is one of the more prestigious film schools in the US. If you're looking at the West coastm you can go to UCLA or CalArts. If not, New York Film Academy is good too.
Rose : yeah, i wish there were brands like H&M, target, Monki in singapore, but even there's topshop, they don't carry everything here:(
Rose : oh my, your bali trip/room/scene was awesome! and ouhhh bikini! haha. Oh btw i heard about you're in the film industry right? Do you have any idea which school is good at it? probably in the US? Bcos it's also one of my options for my further studies. And i've watched both e opening & closing ceremony of the beijing olympic, it's inspirational:)
x-wen : Hee, but you can't have my pineapples! Let me know if you're around town area. We can meetup!
jo_wottoncool : i love your pineapples! HAHA. yes i think we would be able to meet up! NUS is damn far hahah
x-wen : Hey Rose, you were really awesome too. It was nice meeting you! Till we meet again
Rose : opps, i meant left.
Rose : yup credits for them to make all of these happened. Btw you really leave a strong impression on me/us. You were so funny! lol
x-wen : Haha, no it's nottt! I need more comfy comfy shoes - hehe. Not that I don't have, but I want more.
Bingboompia : HAHA! I've always thought is Xiu Wen! HAHA! Gotta edit my post already. Anyway, loafers emits the sense of vintage and comfort, so getting one would be a great invest I think
x-wen : C'mon! You look fine, but the glasses are cute! Yeah, I totally had fun. Thanks to Fashion Nation for feeding us hehe. And, Soon Lee for the space.
Rose : Oh god, I looked really silly in the photos-_-... oh well lol & yeah and I agree with Bingboompia (what a long name), it's really fun chatting with you. And to anybody elses reading this, nice to meet y'all!
x-wen : Hey Jo, YES you both looked so much better than meee! Haiz, I end up looking like some crazy aunty escaping from some hospital. We should definitely meetup again! I live near SMU, but not NUS laa
x-wen : Hey bingboompia, it's Xiao Wen laaa. It was awesome finally meeting you too! Love the red socks - maybe I'll get myself some men's loafers. What do you think?
jo_wottoncool : xiao wen! i like how you said we were supposed to wear spastic stuff - cos sadly that was what i thought too and i turned up looking "cuter" than i hoped to be ): hahahah
Bingboompia : HEY XIU WEN!! I had a great time chatting with you at the party!! You're so down-to-earth and friendly and funny, more than I've expected you to be! HAHA! And yes, I'm your die hard tagger!! HAHA!
x-wen : Hey you! I didn't get your email. Might be lost while doing a server transfer. Can email to me again «email»
Bingboompia : I emailed you my email! Do add me ya?! ANYWAY! Are you going for the gathering? Please Please Please go?
x-wen : Yeah, MSN is almost a staple to keep in touch with people. Email me, if you wanna add me.
Bingboompia : YES YES YES!!! Hope I'm able to go soon! Anyway, do you use MSN often?
x-wen : Haha, you should! It's not very ex to go to HK now. I wanna live there and eat dim sums all day.
Bingboompia : Haha! I'm a huge fan of Naruto, so that character came to my mine straight away when I first saw Agyness's new hair. Anyway, I didn't get to view HK's famous night view from that angle, I was on the peak, but this is still VERY VERY beautiful! God, you're making me wanting to go there EVEN MORE!
x-wen : yeah, I read your post after I blogged. I thought that was a really cute comparison. Good spotting!
Bingboompia : Yes! I went HK once before and besides the cheesy phase "shopping heaven", I just can't find another to describe! HAHA! Anyway, about the new Agyness hair, I too blogged about it and compared it with Hinata, a character from Naruto. Try google image search her, you'll be amused. HAHA!
x-wen : Jo: YUP! I love HK! Haha, your guide was helpful. I ate so much that I'm not sure if I can fit into my clothes anymore!
x-wen : bingboompia: HK was fun! Yeah, was crazy at the Night Festival. I didn't manage to get too close to the show. I was 30 min late!
jo_wottoncool : happy belated birthday! i hope you're enjoying yourself in hk. enjoy yourself for us too! eat more dun dan for me! haha
Bingboompia : You were there for the Festival??! I was too! And yes, the crowd was HUGE!!
Bingboompia : Oh X-wen, HAVE FUN THERE! Envious of you right now! Haha!
x-wen : Haha, he's in almost every Chinese girls' "I wanna marry him" list. That man is 46, he has been single for too long. I'm happy for him.
jo_wottoncool : TONY LEONGGGGGG! he's supposed to be mine ): i'm torn! happy and sad at the same time hahaha
Bingboompia : FINALLY! It's about time for both of them to OFFICIALLY tie the knot. Carina Lau looked as gorgeous as always. I've always liked her femininity and classiness. Congrat, truely.
x-wen : Jo: Haha, I guess I'm a cheap date. To me, holidays are more important than handbags (I know, confession of a fashion blogger)
x-wen : Rose: Thanks! It's about a week away now!!
