Fash-Eccentric! is a Singapore fashion & lifestyle blog where trendspotting meets high-fashion, e-shopping, celebrity style spy and everything peachy. A place where retail therapy never sleeps.
Disclaimer: I’m not a MODEL. I spent my Saturday with a wonderful team for a long but fun 12-hour photo shoot in the most beautiful location ever. I can’t pose for nuts (as most of you will know by now) and I certainly can’t do ‘fierce’ or ‘cool’ – which is what the Art Director WANTS! My gosh, I don’t even recognize myself. This is my signature pose – KAWAII PEACE SIGN! My photographer said, “If you give me two fingers, I give you my middle finger” ^_^(Me: ………) So that’s my story. Thanks to the FABULOUS CREW and a chihuahua called Pepper… I had loads of fun fun fun and one Coke Zero. So, watch out for more goodies (because this is only a teaser).
IF you’re into secondhand or even overstocked luxury goods, you’re gonna love RAGTAG. I heard about all the awesome vintage shops around Japan, but so far – I’m lovin’ this chain of secondhand goodies. You can buy designer clothing and accessories at a fraction of the original price. Apparently, the Tokyoites are a trendy bunch – so they buy and sell their luxury items very quickly. So if you’re on a budget, you’re in luck! Sounds too good to be true? Fash-E went snooping at the 5-storey RAGTAG store in Ginza – so far, I’ve spotted some cool stuff. I found Marc Jacobs top for under $100, Christian Louboutins & Marni for under $300 and a sharp white trench by 3.1 Philip Lim for $200. What do you think?
In case you’re wondering how it looks like, fret not! Here’s the store front.
A glimpse of what’s in store: COMME des GARCONS, LV, Chanel, Hermes etc.
1st floor: Women’s Casual Wear. This is only the beginning of 3-storeys of women’s clothing.
Bags, accessories & jewellery. My favourite section! You’ll see alot of new ones around.
I’ve never seen so many Birkins in a single place before! WOW.
I was tempted to buy these Hermes scarves but… it was only day 1, I didn’t wanna splurge. Oh well, it’s near my hotel. If I change my mind, I can run back there!
Did I tell you I saw Chanel 2.55 for less than $2k?
Visit RAGTAG at 3-3-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Opening hours: 1100am to 800pm.
Dear vintage fans, you’ll be pleased to find out that Granny’s Day Out from Singapore has recently went online! Their fabulous website gives you the 411 on vintage, blogs about their latest store items and also an e-shop for vintage jewelry. If you haven’t heard of GDO, you should check out their physical store at 3 Coleman Street #03-25 Peninsula Shopping Centre – it’s a vintage haven!
I prolly can’t carry this off. But, the models looks great.
Honest Confession: I sold my Camera Obscura concert tickets yesterday to a stranger. WHY? Because I’ve sold my soul to Kanye West’s Glow in the Dark tour instead (why must they perform on the same night?) I know, very unlike me. The funny thing is I don’t even listen to Kanye West – I mean, I’ve heard of his songs on MTV and yeah, they’re quite catchy. We all know Kanye has impeccable style for a man – I think he dresses better than P. Diddy. On the other hand, I’ve been listening to Camera Obscura since their Underachievers Please Try Harder album. Don’t get my wrong, I love their music very much. I just feel that Kanye will put on a better show (in other words, bigger budget). I think concerts are suppose to be experiential you know – so Kanye wins this time. All my friends will be at Camera Obscura, and I’ll be hip-hoping with Bubster at the Singapore Indoor Stadium tomorrow.
Just a mini introduction to those you’ve never listened to Camera Obscura: If you listen to Belle & Sebastian, you’re prolly going to dig this six-member Scottish band. They’ll be playing at Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore tomorrow after a failed mission to open Baybeats 2007.
You may be familiar with their 2006’s album, Let’s Get Out Of This Country with catchy pop-tunes like Lloyd, I’m Ready To Be HeartBroken (which is actually a response to Lloyd Cole and the Commotions‘ song “Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken?”) and If Looks Could Kill.
Tracyanne Campbell is the one of the voice behind the band and she also plays the guitar. Her 60s pixie hair sets her apart from her fiery female band member, Carey Lander. They have a very individual, and eclectic style which I absolutely adore. Tracyanne has a fascination with swans, scarves and vintage dresses.
Carey Lander also sings and plays the piano and organ. She wears glasses, and dresses in vintage as well. Floral prints, stripes and blazing red hair seem to be her signature style.
Another scarf, another swan. I’m thinking of making a DIY felt swan.
Carey leaves her geeky glasses at home. Love the colours – hair and dress.
If you’re in Singapore, you still have a chance to catch them live at the Esplanade! I believe it’ll be a good intimate showcase. Also, you’ll prolly see a lot of pretentious indie kids around – haha. I’m sorry, but some can be really pretentious. Anyway, you’ll have a great time nonetheless. I wish I could be in two places at the same time. Ahh well.
This is the music video for Lloyd, I’m Ready To Be HeartBroken - one of my faves. It’s a cute videoand a dancy song. Enjoy the music!!
*skips* Gossip Girl is back on 1st Sept with the brand new season. I’ve to say, the episode didn’t disappoint. I just realised how much I love the show and its clever witty script. “Karma is a bitch, and so is Blair Waldorf”. Classic. This season continues with more sex, more style and more tongue-lashing between my favourite ‘unrequited love’ couple, Blair and Chuck.
Cute summer look! I love the pink belt. The floral dress. Chuck and fedora.
Oh yeah. I miss the beach. Love the rattan picnic basket and retro-look.
Love hurts. Blair is looking blue after the summer break.
The White Party. We get it. Love love Blair’s dress and her head piece.
Serena’s golden locks intertwined with bling bling. Nice. Even Nate looks casual hot.
Wow. What do you call this? This actually works on Chuck.
Love her vintage-inspired pinup swimsuit! I want!
GG has endorsed bicycles as the next hot accessory! Time to break a sweat!
Mmm, a lovely green print summer dress. How come Blair’s got the best stuff?
That’s Tinsley Mortimer playing herself in GG. Cute gold clutch.
Jenny is back in the game.
Beach-chic. I wish my Bali wardrobe were as cool. Till next week, xoxo.
I know. I know. I haven’t been blogging for this week. My friend, Terence was helping me to move Fash-E to a U.S. server, and finally it’s all done! I’ve been having bandwidth problems – and finally, this should help me a little. Now, we’re back in business. Janice sent me this link to Yearbook Yourself, which you can plaster your face on ancient yearbook (or cliche) styles. We had a lot of good laughs at each other’s retarded faces. Here’s the GREATEST HITS from my Yearbook faces all the way from 1950s!
I think I can actually do AFRO!! How about butterfly glasses ala the late Lydia Sum?
Haha, this is hilarious! Which is the best look? Or most retarded? Can’t decide!
Soho at Central, HK is famous of its stretch of vintage and antique shops. Don’t miss this quirky, striking vintage shop, Select-18 (57-59 Hollywood Road, Central) as this hippie-like store has one-of-kind clothes, accessories, bags, lamps, furniture and random stuff. I was attracted by its bright coloured store and I was immediately drawn into it.
This shop is not cheap, so don’t expect to get a good bargain here. However, if you love treasures – you will find yourself digging through the stuff and even trying on vintage Ferragamo shoes and kooky old glasses! You may also check out the jewelry and designer stuff at its consignment section by local designers and artists. This is not your typical HK shopping experience but it will be remembered.
Here’s a video of Select-18 which I found on Youtube!
This shop’s name says it all: Low Price Shop. It sells secondhand items which are really really old (vintage, of course) and crazy Chairman Mao’s merchandises including watches, posters and etc. This shop can be found along Soho area. You can’t miss it.
When you’re around Soho or Central, do walk along the famous stone steps of Pottinger Street. Along the way, there are cafes, stalls selling random stuff from costumes to all kinds of random buttons. Better known as ‘rocky road’, these granite stones are rare and also quite an experience to walk on. It feels like you’ve been transported back in time. Enjoy.
Here’s a cool idea: Society Girl’s and the Traveling Shirt as conceptualised by The Vintage Society. One shirt, passed around to six awesome society girls around the globe, as each of them styled it to their own taste and fancy. Voila! We get six unique styles from the girls and united by the fantastic striped shirt. This is ingenious – I mean, I’ve read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and this is like a whole new level.
Oh my, passed the shirt down here to Singapore! In the meantime, check out these six fabulous ladies:
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That’s Tinsley Mortimer playing herself in GG. Cute gold clutch.
