Fash-Shop: Playpark by Karen Walker
If you’re visiting Auckland, be sure to visit one of my favorite stores, Playpark by Karen Walker. The original Karen Walker store got a major uplift in 2011 and expanded its collection to include Karen’s favorite brands such as Topshop, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chacarel, Fred Perry Laurel Wreath, Claire Vivier, Julie Rofman, Hillier, Hunter boots...
Top 5 Shopping Picks in Wellington, New Zealand
After four trips to Middle Earth, I finally made my way to the “Middle of Middle-Earth“, the city of Wellington in New Zealand. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Windy Wellington (oh yeah, it’s the second windiest city in the world!). Take a walk down the fashion and also vintage shopping mecca, Cuba Street...
Love, Kiwi Land
If you’re wondering, “Where the bloody hell is X-Wen?” Well, I’ve been busy getting married (again!) in NZ and also touring the South Island for the past couple of weeks. As I’m typing this, my heart goes out to the Kiwis and everyone else in Christchurch. Be safe. Stay calm. Scroll down for a quick...
Fash-Blogger: Auckland Street Style
Here’s a new blogger in town from Down Under: Auckland Street Style. I’ve been to Auckland a few times now. I love the city – it’s relaxing actually. Unfortunately, I’ve not spent enough time to observe the street style in this lovely city. It’s nice to be inspired by the relaxed city peeps – a...
Shopping Hopping: Auckland, New Zealand
Spare me! This is a very belated blog post about my shopping adventures in Auckland, New Zealand over the Christmas break in 2008. Better late than never! Tokyo has raised the ‘shopping’ bar up so high – it is literally incomparable with other major Australasian cities I’ve ever been to. However, I do like to...
Camping in Style!
I just found out that we’ll be going camping for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s at Te Araroa in New Zealand. I don’t even know where the heck this place is – it seems like it is a trail. There are camping sites or holiday parks wher you can pitch your tent and party...
NZ Designer: Karen Walker Eyewear
I’ve been eyeing Karen Walker Eyewear since my last trip to NZ. They’re different, eccentric and full of awesomeness. This eyewear collection is by one of NZ’s best-known fashion designers as Karen Walker recreates the “Nicole Richie” look with over-sized sunnies. Her quirky style has brought this designer to new heights since showing her collection...
Hello Boxing Day Sale!
Boxing Day Sale! Bubster has been telling about these boxing day sales happening on 26th December. We’re going to hop to Auckland to check out some craazzzzy (well, so I heard) sale happening down town. I’ve got my shopping armour ready to beat those Kiwis – with my eight years of training in Orchard Road,...
Cherry Tagged Me!
I MISS NZ. I MISS BLUESKIES. I know, I know. I’ve been procrastinating on tags. Haha, I always feel so honored when someone tags me. Thanks to Nicole from Cherry Magazine who tagged me on this one. Hee, my problem is tagging people – because they’re more likely to reject my tagging. It’s like playing...
Air NZ Fashion Week 2008: Coco PR Streetwear
Just a quick recap on Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008: Fashion PR company Coco PR showcased four of their street labels such as Doosh, Fourfontaine, Crowded Elevator and Moneyshot during the Coco PR Streetwear show. This is definitely not high-end so it may seem odd that these mini collections actually qualify for the runway....
Air NZ Fashion Week 2008: The Underdogs
Hail the fashion underdogs! I didn’t blog about New York Fashion Week or London Fashion Week because everyone is blogging about it! You don’t need another blog telling you how amazing Marc Jacobs‘ collection is. Right now, I’m turning everyone’s attention to Air New Zealand Fashion Week, NZ’s most glamorous event. It’s not as fashion-forward,...
You’ve Got Mail!: Birthday Gift #2
I haven’t had the best couple of days and Bubster cheered me up this morning with a surprise package from his mum, dad and grandma! YEAH! More pressies! It was really sweet of them to send me an early birthday present from NZ. I really love the wrapper as well – pink and stilletos! What...