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I fell in love with Zooey Deschanel when I first laid my eyes on her in one of my favourite films of all time, Almost Famous. She struck me as a smart, funny and bright-eyed ingenue and I wanted to know everything about her. Zooey not only acts, but she sings as well. Also, she has an impeccable sense of style that is genuine and surprising at times. I even have a “Zooey” folder in my Mac with my favourite photos of her. Cheers to my favourite indie girl in Hollywood (besides Parker Posey, of course) for scoring her Lucky magazine July cover!
Zooey lookin’ very prim and pink at the premiere of ‘The Happening’. Also, a dated photo from the 2006 Teen Choice Awards - I love the big bow and black stockings. Is this still relevant today? What are your thoughts?
This is one of my favourites - Zooey in the infamous Vanity Fair issue with nekkid Scarlett & Keira.
NYLON magazine has archived a library of photo booth pictures from their NYLON Summer Music Tour. And, we’re spotting famous faces in the album. The Super Booth, as they call the crazy travelling camera box has caught some priceless moments and I can’t help but enjoy the faces snapped in a confined box. Agyness, my love!
A couple of years ago, Jan and I went to an old photo booth which Wayne discovered along Middle Road to take this strip of crazy photos. Unfortunately, that particular photo booth doesn’t exists anymore. We took these shots for our Amazing Race Asia #1 application - which we didn’t get selected because AXN only wants pretty famous faces (Boo!). They’ve no idea what they’re missing. LOL. Our hairstyles were so funny back then.
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:
Singapore’s Catalog Magazine is one of the best “free” fashion magazines around. I usually grabbed my free copy from anywhere, and everywhere I see it. Otherwise, I’ll check ‘em out on via their website. Their May 2008’s fashion spread, Pretty Freaky Fantasy is absolutely whimsical. Do check out their website for more high-res images:
The cover says it all. Claudia Schiffer in only knickers and a cat-mask posed for reowned photographer, Mario Testino. Even the titled screams, “SEX by Mario Testino” - don’t think that needs much explanation but it certainly builds everyone’s anticipation for this Vogue issue.
Yours truly will be taking a short holiday for the long weekend. Be back on Tuesday!
Hot off the press! There’s a hot new reality TV show in town by The CW that is fashionably called, Stylista. Incredibly exciting! As you know Nina Garcia has left Elle magazine for Marie Claire (*yikes*) - and now, look what she’s missing. Brought to you by Tyra Banks, Stylista brings to life the real ‘Devil Wears Prada’ in the Elleoffice in which eleven fashion enthusiasts battle each other out to win the prized position as assistant to Anne Slowey, Fashion News Editor ofElle.
So why go through the pain and drama? The winner gets a full-time editorial position at Elle, a paid lease on a fabulous apartment in Manhattan (gosh, I want that!) and clothing allowance from H&M - all for one year valued at $100,000. Can’t wait for this show - it sounds crazy already!
Here’s a first look at Stylista. Tell me what you think.
I love this fashion spread of Kate Moss in full bloom, in V Magazine. I’m soo crushing on the black Christopher Kane lace-up heels featured on Kate. She’s totally rocking the whole fluidity of the dresses and capturing the essence of spring. Simply beautiful. Photography by Nick Knight & styling by Jonathan Kaye.
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.
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!
