Tag Archive for 'Stripes'

Blog Shop: Bamboo Stereo

Have you blog-shop before? I certainly have! It’s amazing how it has become such a phenomenon in the recent years - it’s a cheaper alternative to eBay (without the insertion fee, and commission) and an easy peasy way of updating your own shop (without the hassle of managing your own domain). Here’s an idea: I’m going to feature some of my favourite blog shops and key pieces that you should kill for:

If you love vintage-hunting on eBay or avant-garde looks, try Bamboo Stereo for a change. This hidden gem is started by three bamboo junkies from Australia: Tats, Yee and Chelle who love treasure-hunting and share their ‘Powerfashion’ with the world. Well, I’ve to say I’m pretty impressed by their skills and of course, their eye for style. Thanks to Cryst where I discovered this. And, you’ll see what I mean:

I love I love I love. Doesn’t the girl on the left reminds you of Lulu from EverybodyIsUgly? I love the whole look of it - do you know it’s a old skool purple polka dot dress? The bamboo junkies will show you how versatile the clothings are. Plus, that vintage oversized multicolour dress is such a cutie! Sold, unfortunately.

Lookin’ sophisticated in this vintage navy blue and yellow pleated dress with marble motif? This dress is still available for grabs at AUD$40. This vintage black and white tent dress which is uber-cool! I had my eyes on this but it has been reserved, dammit. I like how kooky she looks in the dress, man - I want oversized glasses too!

Floral is the hottest thing this summer. You can look absolutely hippie in this green/multicolour maxi dress or boho-cool in grandma dress with denim vest. Nice pairing.

These are their latest pieces. Somehow, I kinda dig the black and grey checkered shirt. Hmm, must hunt for this somewhere in Singapore (since it has been reserved!). Or get playful in vintage Mister Fred mint cotton dress - I like the flap across the chest. Makes it very different.

I’m surprise this vintage white and blue nautical dress is still available - it would be a bidding war on eBay. If you dig stripes or have sailor-fantasies, you better grab it fast! The other grey dress has an interesting detailing on the back. You know what else is charming? You’ll listen to Apples in Stereo while blog-shopping here - great music, awesome shopping.

(Photos: Bamboo Stereo)

Trendspotting: Seeing Stripes

You hear me, STRIPES are back this spring & summer! The nautical look is back - BIGGER and bolder. So, are you hopping onboard on this trend alert? I remember growing up and reading some random magazine that said you can’t wear stripes unless you know your body shape. Horizontal stripes make you look fat - thus, an absolute no-no. Vertical stripes make you look taller if you’re petite. Kiss the rules goodbye, because stripes are fabulous and these hot celebrities will show you how:

(Photo: OMG! Yahoo)

Asymmetrical strips will naturally slim down your body - it’s all about optical illusion. The lovely Becky Newton looking very retro in her couture gown, whereas mummy J.Lo looks super hot in knee-high boots and a sleek black hat. Are we seeing more black & white?

(Photo: OMG! Yahoo)

My favourite girl crush, Kate Moss is sporting stripes too! As Glamour’s No. 1 best-dressed women list of 2008, Kate Moss is definitely worth the close-watch and if she’s wearing stripes, then it must be trendy! Michelle Trachtenberg looks stunning in this stripey frock which I personally think is very pretty! She makes horizontal stripes look enticing, and elegant.

I heart stripes! Don’t you?

Top: Cropped Jacket with Racer Top from Spellbound

Bottom: Red Jeans from Esprit

Shoes: Peep-toe heels from Novo

Belt: from Flea Market

Sunglasses: from Surf Shop in New Zealand