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Trendspotting: 2008 Summer Must-Haves

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Exam’s over! It’s the holidays woohoo! I can’t wait to pack my bags and leave this country. Well, not for another couple of weeks at least. Also, it’s time to shop before the Great Singapore Sale ends. I haven’t been to my usual shopping haunts in ages. People.com has listed some cool trends and are you lovin’ them?

CLEAR SUNGLASSES
 Leave last summer’s colored frames behind – Sienna Miller, Kirsten Dunst and Ashlee Simpson take a see-through approach to staying shady.

YELLOW DENIM
 Who needs basic blue when you can add so much pop to your denim with sunny yellow? Heidi Montag, Jada Pinkett Smith and Audrina Patridge have already picked up on the bold trend.

FRINGED PURSES
 Hollywood channels the Wild West with these bold bags – already seen on the stylish arms of Rachel Bilson, singer Leona Lewis and Heidi Klum.

WHITE MAXIDRESSES
 Beat the heat in breezy long dresses in pure white like Eva Longoria, Lauren Conrad and Jessica Simpson. Add on oversized sunglasses and a neutral bag for maximum style points.

JUMPSUITS
 Malin Ackerman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rihanna go for one easy piece in their sharply tailored one-piece looks.

WATERCOLOR FLORAL DRESSES
 Cameron Diaz, Heidi Montag and Knocked Up’s Leslie Mann take an artistic approach to their spring florals in sweet strapless shapes.

(source: people.com)

First Look: Richard Chai for Target

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First, Rogan. Now, Richard Chai. Target is keeping the money rolling in with fancy collaborations. What can I say? I crave for things like that. Chai’s collection with Target will be launched in August and NYLON magazine has got the first look. Nothing ground-breaking - but affordable, chic everyday looks. Now I wish there’s a Target in Singapore.

(Photos: NYLON)

Spotted: Miu Miu @Garance Dore

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(Photos: Garance Doré)

I’ve been reading Garance Doré for awhile. And, I’ve been crushing on this Miu Miu dress for a long time - yes, we’ve seen the Topshop and Bysi versions as well. Nobody takes photos like Garance Doré - well, maybe The Sartorialist. I can’t read French but I like to admire the photos and ingenuity that he captures. I’m thinking… maybe I should take up photography?

Trendspotting: Boyfriend’s Jeans

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First, we have the ‘Boyfriend’ shirt trend. Now, it seems like the girls are stealing the bottoms too! Sxy Fashion Queen has spotted some celebrities hiding in their boyfriend’s or hubby’s pants and are we lovin’ this? Is this here to stay - at least for a little while?

Let’s see who’s sporting the boyfriend’s jeans: Ginger Spice, Gwen Stefani (ooh, she’s rocking the look!) and Kylie Minogue! Kylie looks kinda mummy over here… not working for me.

It looks like Victoria Beckham has already started it with trousers instead! I think she looks uber-chic (There you go, Bingboompia! I’m endorsing VB’s style)

(Photos: Sxy Fashion Queen)

Fashion156: The Nautical Issue

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Sun. Sand. Sea. I need my annual beach holiday and luckily for me, I managed to get good flights to Bali in August. The boy and I had a voucher to use for the The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa and this is the perfect timing since flights during August skyrocketed like crazy or worse, sold out! We managed to snag newly released flights via Jetstar Asia - awesome. Anyway, I’ve been day-dreaming about the sea and Fashion156’s The Nautical Issue makes me drool over hues of red, white and navy blue… oh, stripes too:

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(Photos: Fashion156)

Preview: H&M 2008 Fall Collection

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As time gets closer to my birthday/HK-trip, I’m quietly sneak a peek at H&M 2008 Fall Collection. And of course, plan my shopping ahead of time! Fall/Winter collection never really applies in Singapore - which explains the extremely hot weather we’ve been enduring over here. However, Fall/Winter also means ‘holidays’ to cold countries towards the end of the year. Tokyo, here I come! In the meantime, I promise you won’t be disappointed with H&M’s new collection. And, are you anticipating Comme des Garçons for H&M Fall 2008?

Colour Me Beautiful
Colour tights! Yes, we’re not getting enough of long, colourful legs. Model, Heather Marks looked really cute in the mini dress with black blazer and high-waisted skirt with pink trench coat.

Knitwear & Socks
Knitwear is a Fall staple - unfortunately, I have sensitive skin and it itches me crazy. I like the boots and blood orange sock with high waisted tulip skirt. Love the stack of bangles too!

Mens Inspiration
Here are some unusual twist to men-inspired cuts for women. I like the idea of giving the look a different texture and silhouette with a burst of bright orange and green. OMG, I want boots.

Geeky Cute
I love that tube-top with the dotted lines! Not too sure about pairing it with wide-leg pants though. I need geeky glasses and did I mention BOOTS?

More Knits & Wide Leg Trousers
You can get pretty inspiration for office wear during the cold season. I love the ultra-high boots… lol and the print flare top. It’s very feminine yet chic.

Look Right
Long dresses are still hanging around. I like how Heather wears flowers on her wrist. Also, we need some hats! More jackets too.

I Want I Want
I want 50s-inspired poufy skirts and bring in more stripes! It seems like ankle boots are sticking around and we’ll have more to shop for!


Love Long
Don’t you love the oriental-inspired top and trench with a bow tied at the neck. So feminine and unique at the same time. Goodbye summer, and hello rain/snow/autumn!

(Photos: Fabsugar)

Mummy & Daughter Spotted!

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6 months, 1 week ago
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Sorry for the weekend hiatus. My mum was in town and both of us went on a crazy shopping spree along Singapore’s shopping district, Orchard Road. The Great Singapore Sale turned out to be quite a nightmare (yeah, I should have anticipated this) as the entire Singapore swarmed the town. My mum is so cute, she’s super addicted to Gelatissimo. We’re both on full gluttony mission!

(Photo: Fabsugar)

Fash-E spotted mummy-daughter pair: Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld and her daughter Julia Restoin-Roitfield both lookin’ fashionably hot at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival red carpet. On the left, Carine looks super slick in black Lanvin and then, the duo appeared in sexy Balmain numbers. Very stunning, don’t you think? Whereas, my mum and I both wear ZARA and Dorothy Perkins. LOL.

Kate Moss for Topshop SS08

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6 months, 2 weeks ago
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Miss Kate Moss’ new Topshop collection is launched today! I’ve to say, her designs have improved since the last season. Her latest range of spring/summer dresses, tops and fun bikinis make you wanna have all the fun under the sun. You can expect to see frilly frocks, romantic floral blouses and cute bikinis - very “in”, if you ask me. Here’s a sneak peek of the collection before you hit the shops!

Ooh, I love this Indian printed dress. Perfect for our hot hot weather!

More florals! I am sooo lovin’ this. But, must see the real thing.

Kate makes blue looks beautiful.

I love short shorts. I wish my thighs are slimmer.

(Photos: Topshop)