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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 : Nicole: Hey, my friend organised the Puma event - she told me that you're going. I think Laila and Carlos are coming too.
x-wen : Rose: I didn't manage to catch Malaysia FAshion week in KL. it was too far from where I'm staying! Haha, and I got lazy. KL is alot of fun, you gotta check out Pavilion KL.
cherrymagazine : oh..aiya.I sent to your «email». Haiya, wanted 2 organize meet up with yvan. yes i'm gg! i guess u are too? yay
Rose : HAHA, have a fun trip then~ I envy malaysia's fashion week, singapore's so disappointing. Alright no rants now. Seeya then when you're back.
x-wen : Hey Rose! I'll prolly missed him this time round. I'm leaving for KL tonight. But I might be meeting up with BB in KL. Send Yvan to my office now!!
Rose : yup just saw, hope he gets more good shots before he leave for his next location. My friend's telling where he'll be gg tonight, hope i'll be able to catch him in person**
x-wen : Hey Nicole!! I didn't get your email? My email is «email» and BTW are you going to the Puma event on3 dec?
cherrymagazine : yay!! I'm so happy I can finally comment. Lol
cherrymagazine : Hi xwen! yay, i finally know how to register haha, I emailed u did u get my email?
x-wen : Haha, I wish I have more time to hunt for Yvan! Did you see his "one" spotted fashionable individual? People, start strolling in your best clothes!
Rose : Woh...what's up with... OMG YVAN!
x-wen : bingboompia: Face Hunter is coming! This calls for another 'potential' night out? Hehe. Katie for Miu Miu is so strange considering she's not as edgy as Kirsten Dunst or Vanessa Paradis.
Bingboompia : "needs a life" ** correction.
Bingboompia : HAHA! Idr needs a live. Now GO! Heck care him/her x-wen. Anyway, about the katie X miumiu, I couldn't believe it when I first saw the rumor! Katie just don't match Miu miu me thinks.
x-wen : ldr: This is a shoutbox, not a chatbox. We don't linger around online for like... forever. I'm sorry you couldn't find anyone to talk to and who is Anne? Anna? Be specific. Blabbering doesn't solve anything.
ldr : Who cares. I go now. forever
ldr : I just want to talk to someone
ldr : I just want to die. Why would anyone zap me from a comment page for this?
ldr : I guess that none of you want to accept any 'outsiders' I just don't get it. Is it because I nixed Anne? or because I said the c word.? I just want to talk to somebody
ldr : If it is because I used a swear word, I will not do again. I just want my voice to be heard, I will not use the c word again. Why was I taken off?
ldr : hello?? I am not a person who is wanting to create mayhem. Hello?
ldr : Is this comment page only for Zhang and xwen? I am not sure if I am being heard, or even welcome
ldr : how do I talk to anyone?
ldr : Who the hell does Anne think she is?? I wish she'd get off her high horse. I almost puked when I just saw her response to someone who brought her the cashmiere throw, and she asked with such gravity, "what is the thread count' Then I realized that this show, this person is one who should be given the ax. Maybe she is good at what she does in her job, but as a human, she is of the lowest of lowest. and I feel that I am of one of the lowest to have even
x-wen : Rose: hey life is a challenge and we gotta make lotsa fabulous lemonade! i'm so cheesy.
x-wen : bingboompia: I like the bimbo factor in Rachel! At least she's a genuine bimbo haha. Lego catwalk rawks la.
Rose : x-wen! saw ur comment, it's so sweet. Thanks =) and don't worry me is better now. lol
Bingboompia : Anyway! The Castelbajac X Lego show's AMAZING and hilarious! THERE'S EVEN ANNA WINTOUR! haha!
Bingboompia : I watched the first 2 episodes! I really love the mention of designers, and the "behind the scenes" styling of celebrities. But the way Rachel zoe speak was kinda bimbo-tic to me, so I stopped. HAHA! I know, "Bananas~".
x-wen : jo: oh yeah, totally gay for silver! hahahaha. Do any of you watch The Rachel Zoe Project? I really like it haha. Too much TV!!
x-wen : bingboompia: yes! I need to find that Valentino film.
jo_wottoncool : I <3 SILVER. she is coolios and sooo pretty.
Bingboompia : God, I've no idea! They should publicize more! The Valentino bio movie recently didn get much recognition either!
x-wen : Apparently, there are four Coco Chanel films being made now. Spoilt for choice! I can't wait for Audrey Tautou's version.
Bingboompia : OMG! I cant wait for the coco chanel bio movie!! late 2009?! guess good things will worth the wait. And karl lagerfeld for styling?! AWESOME!
