Fash-Eccentric!

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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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!

Shop, Eat Guide to Hong Kong: Vintage in Soho

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2 months, 1 week ago

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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.

The Vintage Society’s Traveling Shirt

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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(Source: The Vintage Society)

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:

Rhiannon, 27 from Chicago, Illinois.

Sarah, 25 from Pennysylvania.

Jennifer, 32 from Alabama.

Siri, 23 from Brooklyn, New York.

Francesca, 21 from Boston.

Rikka, 21 from Finland.

A Trippy Pin-up Fantasy

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4 months ago

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I am a big fan of Weeds. From 10 episodes in Season 1 to 15-episodes Season 3, I’m glad Showtime is adding more screen time for very hot mama, Mary-Louise Parker and her trippy friends. In 2006, MLP beat the ‘Desperate Housewives’ quartet in a shocking Golden Globe win for Best Comedy Actress. Thanks to the audience for legalizing our favourite green herb - it’s not like we get to see this in Singapore, but did we mention we love the Internet? Season 4 starts yesterday and can I say I’m lovin’ these promo pictures of MLP looking smokin’ hot in 50s pin-up.

Starbucks, anyone? I want a body like that at age 40.

Love that red/pink vintage suitcase.

(Photos: Showtime)

Look Book: Granny’s Picnic

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4 months, 1 week ago

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Dress: Vintage from Lullie Vintage (eBay)

Belt: Red waist belt from Far East Plaza

Bag: Wooden woven bag from Chahtuchak Market, Bangkok

Shoes: Thongs from Grenada

Accessories: Hairband from Forever 21

Joyce and I had planned this picnic since early May. It was quite unfortunate that the weather was rainy yesterday so we had to postponed it. Lucky for us, the weather was beautiful today - it wasn’t hot and humid but nicely overcast instead. I took this photo under this cool lookin’ tree (you don’t see enough nature around in S’pore!) until I got attacked by ants literally after my Boy took this photo. NEVER hang out under cool lookin’ trees.

Joyce and Ilsa pigging out - we had weiner on sticks, fruit kebabs (but you’ve to make it yourself), Old Chang Kee (basically, deep fried all-sorts), marshmallows, and etc. Yeah, I’m abit over-dressed compared to them! I just wanted to wear my vintage dress… it’s been a year or so.

Eshan (I think that’s how you spell his name) is a cute kid. He’s going to grow up and all the girls will be swooning over him. I thought it was funny that he posed with a bottle of pink, fruity beer - BTW, I’m hooked on this beer. Any orders? Ilsa’s friend imports them.

Joyce and her son, Keron - and manny, Edwin. Aww… she was trying to get Keron to take a picture.

That’s me and my boy. He thinks I’m looking very granny today and I said it’s ‘granny chic’. Well, that’s the thing about vintage - I always wonder when is the best time or day to wear it. Today is ‘granny chic’ day whether you like it or not.

Here’s a close-up on my belt and print on my dress. I won this dress from Lullie Vintage on eBay two years ago and I’ve only worn it 3 times so far. I’ve another vintage dress that I haven’t worn until today. Hmm.

Come back here, boys! Elian hijacked the bicycle and took it for a crazy ride down hill.

Kids, don’t try this at home. Will result it dizziness and possibly, hysteria. Have a good Sunday rest, people!

Stylish Thirties: Interpreting Women’s Fashion in 1930s Singapore

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5 months, 1 week ago

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Every morning I walk past the National Museum of Singapore to catch my bus to work. I finally got around to see Stylish Thirties: Interpreting Women’s Fashion in 1930s Singapore exhibition organized by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in conjunction with the celebration of the institution’s 70th anniversary. These gowns are specially designed by their fashion studies students by drawing inspiration from the local fashion scene in the 30s. I’ve to say, I was impressed by the detailed works of the students. This is a photo-heavy post, check out the modern interpretation of the fashionable era:

Definitely, my favourite. Classy, stylish and intricate.

Admission price: FREE

93 Stamford Road
Phone: 6332 5642
Nearby Stations: Dhoby Ghaut or City Hall
Bus Lines: 7, 14, 36, 171, 174

Haha, I don’t have designated photographer to take photos of “what I wore today” - any volunteers? So, I’ve to D-I-Y everything. Maybe I should take cue from Rumi and use a portable tripod. Now, where do I start?

Dress: Dotted-Print Dress from Queensway

Tights: Black, sparkly tights from Topshop

Shoes: White Patent flats from Mondo

Blog Shop: Bamboo Stereo

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