[Channeling: Alexa Chung at Erdem F/W 2015]

KAREN MILLEN Leather Zip Skirt/NEWLOOK Color Block Ribbed Knit/JIMMY CHOO 'Alia' Pumps/NARS The Multiple Stick in Orgasm/EYEKO Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner/NAILS INC Alexa Cashmere Nail Lacquer

Ladies, THE skirt you know you must immediately have the minute you see Alexa Chung unzips it like its hot: The Zip-Front Skirt.   
Alexa was spotted pulling off this bad ass PVC number like nobody's business outside Erdem F/W 2015 presentation for London Fashion Week.  

Being the Brit fashion muse she is, Alexa has created yet another inspiring look that is a definite steal-style moment with this bold piece of skirt.  Leave it to Alexa to make the quirky (and kinky) desirable.

Following the golden rule of "show some, cover some", she paired the half-way zipped skirt with a minimalist B/W long-sleeve top that tastefully softened the BDSM vibe the skirt exuded.  Chung then accessorized the punk-meets-sophisticated look solely with a pair of classy loafer-cut Jimmy Choo pumps (talking 'bout staying true to her root by keeping, at least the footwear, British).
Finishing her look, Chung sported her usual signature cat-lined eyes that went perfectly with the alluring skirt yet settled on an au naturel palette for the rest to give a hint of sleekness to the look.

  

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[In The Moment Eye-Candy #7]

TOP: MAKE UP FOR EVER Fifty Shades of Grey Give In To Me Make-Up Kit/MAKE UP FOR EVER Fifty Shades of Grey Tease Me Lip Set/MAKE UP FOR EVER Fifty Shades of Grey Desire Me Cheek Set
 LEFT: ATELIER PEDRA Fluxe Ring

RIGHT: NIKE Roshe Flyknit/MADEBYFABRIX Marble Snap Case iPhone6-6Plus/URBANOUTFITTERS Cooperative Structured Bucket Bag/APPARELAFTERDARK Bow Bodice 


*adidas Originals x Kanye West presents #YEEZYSeason 1

 

**check out here for MTV News' infographic on the much anticipated 1st installment of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy


 

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[Sale Alert: Net-a-Porter]

This is the time I've been waiting for: end of season sale
And I strongly suggest you to check out Net-a-Porter cos' they seldom has sale.  
In conclusion, one does not simply miss Net-a-Porter sale.

Here's a couple looks I put up for your transition to summer.  Enjoy and happy shopping ♥

Look No.1

What's a better way to start transitioning to summer other than with denim, it has summer and '90s vibes all over it.  And this LDD (Little Denim Dress) will do it for you.  Complete the look with Sophia Webster on-demand heels, Stella McCartney popular Falabella bag, and Isabel Marant tassel earrings.  The tribal pattern, the woven raffia, the agate stones, and the neon stripes...all screams summer for sure!
Rock this look to brunch/lunch with your gal pals.

SEE BY CHLOE denim belted dress/ISABEL MARANT gold-plated agate earrings/MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA gold tone ring/STELLA MCCARTNEY Falabella woven raffia shoulder bag/SOPHIA WEBSTER Leilou striped sandals
 

Look No.2

The Valentino sandals form S/S 2014 collection inspires this (kind of) Greek goddess look.  The lizard-print bikini and gold-plated necklace with tusk resin charms are added to complement the animal kingdom theme going on the sandals (notice the gold scarab beetle embellished on the strap?)

And white is most definitely the color you want to have against the pristine white sand for that ethereal kind of moment.

 MELISSA ODABASH Robyn embroidered kaftan/MELISSA ODABASH Martinique lizard-print bandeau bikini/KENNETH JAY LANE gold-plated resin charms necklace/PROENZA SCHOULER Paper Bag leather-paneled canvas tote/Valentino embellished textured leather sandals

Look No.3

The best time to buy a dress, especially an evening dress is when it's on sale, cos' let's be honest, it's not something you're gonna wear very often.  And you may want to invest in a simple evening dress that you can wear more than once.  A dress that you can recycle by simply changing the accessories adorning the look according to the event or season.

ALICE+OLIVIA Joi dress/MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA gold tone necklace/GIVENCHY Shark Tooth leather cuff/CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Amphitrite clutch/JIMMY CHOO Venus sandals

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[Color Code: Serene Green]

 
TOP: 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pashli Backpack

LEFT: ZARA Jacquard Blazer/DIOR Vernis S/S 2014 in 192 Pampille/MARC BY MARC JACOBS 'Small Molly' Leather Strap Watch/OSTWALD HELGASON Monkey Cotton Sweatshirt/SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE America Francis Elsa Sunnies

MID: WHISTLES Double Wrap Leather Bracelet/LIONETTE NY Petra Earrings/ZARA Guipure Lace Pencil Skirt/KATE SPADE Gabe Pointed Bow Flats/LOEFFLER RANDALL Junior Work Tote/MARC BY MARC JACOBS Standard Supply Compact Mirror iPhone Case

RIGHT: TOPSHOP Apple Gingham Bikini Set/OPENING CEREMONY Jindo Lucite Heel Sandals/ZARA Jacquard Trousers

Spring of 2014 has welcomed yet another nature colors to its palette: green, the light and serene version of this inspiriting hue.  And like its pastel confidante, placid blue, this light green offers the same tranquility and familiarity, which makes it a great as a stand alone color and to mix n' match with other colors in the spectrum.

Simply rock matching top n' bottom of this shade, which are totally in the hype must-try looks this season (see 3.1 Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, and Calvin Klein) or blend it in with another pastels or neutrals to maintain its tranquil hint (here, here, here, and here) 

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[In The Moment Eyecandy #6]

TOP: EDIE PARKER X DEL TORO M'Oticons Collection*

LEFT: NEW ERA X STAR WARS 59FIFTY® Cap Collection/TOPSHOP MOTO Frayed Jeans/LAUREL LONDON 3D Printed Vanity iPhone Case/Shailene Woodley for MARIE CLAIRE April 2014

RIGHT: ZARA Pearls Choker/SHU UEMURA Calligraph:ink Eyeliner/FASHIONABLE SELBY by TODD SELBY/ROSABOTANICA by BALENCIAGA Eau de Parfum  

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[In the Moment Eye Candy #5]

TOP: AESTHETIC PLEASURE Still Life Bag

LEFT: NET-A-PORTER PORTeR Magazine/emotiKARL by KARL LAGERFELD/SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE Panama Edgar Sunnies/ZARA Printed Combi Pleat Skirt

RIGHT: TORY BURCH make-up/BARBARA BRIONES Frida Eye Loafers/TOPSHOP x ADIDAS   

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[Trendspotter: Slip-Ons Sneakers]

"Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world.”

Today’s active and exuberant women cry for a comfortable yet chic footwear to walk in and fashion has answered the call. The result is slip-on; a sneaker sans all the laces and fuss that can go a mile with basically everything, from a pair of rugged jeans to tailored skirt.

Thanks to Vans for inventing this iconic footwear in the grungy 90s and to Phoebe Philo for pioneering its high-fashion translation in the 21st century.

With the 90s trends transpiring in the background, are you gonna jump on this comfy-meets-lux-meets-chic slip-ons bandwagon?

LEFT: LANVIN Leopard Brocade Slip-On/GIVENCHY Rose Print Slip-On/YMC Floral Slip-On/SAINT LAURENT Leopard Slip-On

 MID: VANS The Beatles Yellow Submarine Edition Classic Slip-On/KARL LAGERFELD Karl Print Coated Canvas Slip-On/MOTHER OF PEARL Striped Slip-On/SCHUTZ Amisha Slip-On

RIGHT:  AERIN Floral Cut Slip-On/TORY BURCH Miles Perforated Slip-On/MIU MIU Cap-toe Slip-On/RACHEL ZOE Barney Slip-On

Céline VS The Blonde Salad x Steve Madden/Givenchy VS Steve Madden
/Céline VS Topshop/Saint Laurent VS Vans

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[Stuart Weitzman SW x YOU: Design Your Own Perfect Shoe]

To ease your mid-week crisis away, here's a good news ladies!
 
For you who's been in search of a perfect pair of ankle-strap heels or who just cant seem to get enough of this effortlessly-chic-and-can-simply-go-with-any-looks strapped sandal, you might wanna check what Stuart Weitzman's got to offer with the newly launched feature on its website called SW x YOU
This new section enables you to customize your own pair of Stuart Weitzman ideal ankle-strap heels: Nudist, with 2 options of heel height and 12 fabulous swatches to choose from. *dying to get the white one here!*
Well, if the shoes fit...buy it in every color wise woman once said.  It will cost you US$400 a pair, but you can always consider it as an investment.  Do you know that ankle-strap heels is one of the shoes that a woman should own, according to Harper's Bazaar?

Moreover, with fashion forward A-list stars, such as Diane Kruger, Kate Beckinsale, and Jennifer Lawrence in its portfolio, we're totally digging this shoe.

So, what are you waiting for, ladies? Hurry up and check your bank-account balance, then place your order before March 12, 2014!  It's for a limited time only.

Simply follow these steps to score your perfect pair of Nudist:

Step 1

Step 2

 Step 3

 Step 4

Unfortunately, it is not available for shipping to Asia yet.  So, you might wanna consider using Borderlinx.  Good luck and happy customizing ♥

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[Color Code: Placid Blue]

Top: ZARA TRF Faux Leather Jacket 

Left: ZARA Midi Length Lace Skirt (Burberry S/S 2014 inspired)/CUTLER AND GROSS for J.CREW 0737 Sunglasses/KEDS by TAYLOR SWIFT 10mm Champion Dot Sneakers/VINCE CAMUTO 'Kash' Clutch
Mid: SOPHIA WEBSTER Skye Cloud-appliquéd Patent-Leather Mules/ASOS Semi Precious Bar Necklace/ZARA Poplin Top/ZARA Crossover Poplin Top

Right: KENZO Day Clouds iPhone 5 Case/ILLAMASQUA Speckled Nail Varnish in Fragile/ZARA Rhinestone Necklace

Bottom: MARC BY MARC JACOBS 34mm Henry Skeleton Watch/CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Kitty Bejeweled Embellished Flats

February does not always have to be all about the sweet romantic pink.  How about making some room in your closet for this other pastel color called Placid Blue?  Which undoubtedly lives up to its name, as its soft blue hue imparts nothing but tranquility. (agree?)
Moreover, with the spring season approaching, there's no reason to not start embracing this light shade of blue that opens Pantone® Spring 2014 Fashion Color palette, and slowly make your transition into spring. 

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, suggests that this pastel is very adaptable, as we are so accustomed to seeing it as nature's background.  So, not only that we can see this color stands on its own for its picture-perfect calmness, but also as a neutral that can be creatively mixed with other colors in the spectrum.  

Designers, such as the contemporary A.Wang and Barbara Bui to the high fashion Burberry, Marchesa, and Valentino, have also given their approval of this placid color through their Spring/Summer 2014 collections.
What's more with the recent street style of Autumn/Winter 2014 fashion weeks crowds, which shows how the crowds have successfully figured out this blue's clues. 

Don a matching placid blue top and bottoms like what Jeanie Lee did and add some matching accessories in the same colors as well.  Or simply put a jacket of this hue over your monochrome articles, like Kate Foley and Eleina Welteroth did.

There's no absolute rule on how to and not to wear this placid hue, so be creative and have fun!

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[In the Moment Eye Candy #4]

 TOP: PETER PILOTTO FOR TARGET Floral Print Canvas Sneakers*/PETER PILOTTO FOR TARGET Geometric Print Canvas Sneakers*

LEFT: It by ALEXA CHUNG/ALEXA FOR EYEKO Limited Edition Eyeliner & Mascara/HARPER'S BAZAAR Fashion Week Emoji/(AK.'SA.RA) Silver Mug/(AK.'SA.RA) Gold Mug/
AÃRK COLLECTIVE Classic in Sterling, Coal, and Amber
RIGHT: BEATS BY DR. DRE X ALEXANDER WANG Earbuds, Pill Speaker, and Headphone/NERDMOB Positive Mantra Bracelets/ZARA Studded Court Shoes/3.1 PHILLIP LIM Pashli Backpack/MCM x Craig & Karl Small Backpack

* Available online globally at Net-a-Porter, in US at Target

** Check out how Alexa Chung draws her signature catliner (via Vogue):

 

and also how she dances beautifully in her signature flats across the landscape of Southern France in Longchamp's new S/S 2014 campaign

Ciao ♥

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[Wish List: Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet Clutch]

Anya Hindmarch, following the footsteps of her fellow designers, such as Margiela and Olympia, has claimed yet another item from our secret snack stash.  They already have the candy wrapper and gummy bear in the we're-not-gonna-judge-you-for-omnomnoming-such-food land, and now it's time for a package of delish crisps (...or potato chips) to cross over.

Hindmarch's idea of of creating luxurious versions of everyday objects resulted in a 18 x 13 x 4 cm Crisp Packet Clutch that has taken the shape of a pack of Walker's crisps (heard it was the Salt&Vinegar flavour...another reason to love this clutch).  Hindmarch calls it a “perfect little clutch and actually a little piece of art. It is really modern, and a forever classic, I think.”
Check out the elaborate design and craftsmanship this little piece of art went through before hitting the market here.

This GBP995 per 500 g crisp clutch comes in 4 metallic hues: London Blue, Orange, Pale Gold and Silver, with a suede lining and detachable chain strap.

The shiny nature of its metallic colour and its petite size make this clutch the perfect evening bag for you who's bored of the conventional ones.  And for those, who were born to take place under the limelight, this will be just the right bag to make all the heads turn your way...have this metallic piece to finish up your casual look for that extra crisp.

And just a normal human being, I am, who has a soft spot for such an eye-candy...I, too, crave to have this clutch on my snack shelf alongside my MMM x H&M candy-wrapper clutch.
But, I guess it won't be happening soon, since the waiting list for this clutch is so long that the first time it hit the store...sold out in just 3 hours.  However, no worry, the next drop is in mid-March. So, start saving up and wait in list, ladies! 

Available online via Anya Hindmarch. 

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[In the Moment Eye Candy #3]

TOP: PROENZA SCHOULER Mini PS11 in Metallic Hologram/PROENZA SCHOULER Wallet in Metallic Hologram/PROENZA SCHOULER Card Holder in Metallic Hologram/PROENZA SCHOULER Ankle Strap Heels

LEFT: NIKE Air Max 2013 iD/LOUIS VUITTON Paper Dolls*/URBANOUTFITTERS Love Lace Sunglasses/GEORGE & LAUREL baubles

RIGHT: NICOLE by O.P.I Modern Family Collection/PIXIEMARKET Leather Overalls/PETER PAUPER PRESS Fifty Shades Journal/BOBINO Slim Pen/Bubble Calendar**/ARMANI EXCHANGE Banded Floppy Brim Hat/ASOS Limited Edition Spine Cuff

*Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Kerrie Hess kindly bring you the high-fashion version of your child's play paper dolls, which can be downloaded for free from the web.

**Pop a bubble each day, keep the stress away!

 

Ciao ♥

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[Trendspotter: Balenciaga Egyptofunk Collection F/W 2012 + Mirrored Sunglasses]

It's not an unusual thing when some fashionistas are spotted sporting the same outfit or accessories.  At least it's nothing to be worry about or ashamed of, according to the guardian of fashion Anna Dello Russo in her lesson #6: "Somebody wearing your same outfit? Wonderful! You did the right choice" *here*

Well, during the fashion weeks of Spring/Summer 2013 collection, some noted fashionistas seem to generate the same fondness towards these two futuristic-themed pieces: the Balenciaga Egyptofunk Collection F/W'12 and the mirrored sunglasses, as they keep getting caught on camera donned in different styles.

[Balenciaga Egyptofunk Collection F/W 2012]
The Balenciaga Egyptofunk galactic tees and sweatshirts sell out in a speed of light, leaving one with no "on-a-second-thought" option ...either get it now or never.  It seems that Nicholas Ghesquire's mission on bringing back the 80's sci-fi geek attire in a space-y balenciaga chic way is quite a hit, seeing from the positive signs shown by the fashion universe. 
And here they are, energized in the fashion weeks by these fabulous fashionable femmes...

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[Mirrored Sunglasses] 
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" is what you might hear yourself say as you catch your own reflection on this nothing but a pair of mirrored sunglasses.
Every fashionable being that walks this earth has started to proclaim their love (again) to the reflective nature of mirrored sunglasses since last season, as they were re-introduced by Rag & Bone and Trussardi in their S/S'12 collections.  
Up til this season, the reign of this eyewear still continues, proven by snap after snap of pictures of its loyal devotees, who have been fashionably sporting their very own pair of mirrored sunnies from one fashion week to another. 
Well, what's not to love from these double-agent shades (UV protector/Mirror 911)?    

*click to enlarge*

P.S.: check out my NYFW and MFW posts for more looks on this eyewear

So, for you who are never gonna lay a hand on this $285 Balenciaga t-shirt *here* or this $3,150 Balenciaga sweatshirt *here* (given the fact that some of them are already sold out) and not willing to justify for a $350 Rag&Bone mirrored sunnies, stow you worries.  You can always refer to them as inspiration, fashion is about "inspire and be inspired" ♥

TOP: 80sTEE Skywalker T-Shirt/ASOS Mini Skirt in Metallic Jacquard/RAYBAN Highstreet Metal Mirrored Sunglasses/WHISTLE Triangle Stone Bracelet/ASOS Eye Skinny Bangle/ASOS Spiked Arm Cuff Bracelet/ZARA Quilted Messenger Bag/JEFFREY CAMPBELL Str8up Heels in Mermaid Blue

BOTTOM: BLUE COTTON Own Customized Tee*/TOPSHOP Embroidered Collar Pleat Top/ZARA Leather-Effect Rubberized Skirt/BURGER AND FRIENDS Le Parc Mirrored Sunglasses/TOPSHOP Stud Bar Ear Cuff**/SEPHORA Nail Lacquer in L16 Curacao-Turquoise**/NAILS INC. LONDON Star Metallic Polish in The Strand-Metallic Navy/MARC BY MARC JACOBS Disco Jane On A Leash Bag/ZARA Mirrored Court Shoes

* Design your own galactic sweatshirt at Blue Cotton, I use Empire of The Sun "Walking On A Dream" album cover as an inpi' *LOVELOVELOVE*
** Paint the earcuff with the turquoise nail lacquer to DIY your own Gaia Repossi's ear cuff (like she wears on one of her look above on NYFW S/S'13)

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