Spotted!

On Wednesday, the 8th of July, I went to the Woods and Woods fashion show. While waiting 2 1/2 hours for the show to begin (I know, really long especially when there's only one show!), I got spotted by the photographer from the blog 'One Sixty Notepad' (a blog from Singapore that covers details on fashion events around the world)...

Here is one section of the photo of me...try to match it at this link:

http://onesixtynotepad.blogspot.com/2009/07/woods-woods-aw-09-reception.html

Coco Avant Chanel (Trailer with English Subtitles)

Remember in April, I mentioned that in France, they released a movie about Coco Chanel (click here for entry)?

Here is the trailer with the English subtitles...however, I am not entirely sure if it is translated correctly though I guess international audiences can get the gist about the movie. Enjoy!



P.S. I was told (from a friend living in Paris who has seen the movie) that the only scene memorable from the movie was when she starts constructing her first collection.

Fashion Predictions back in the 1930's for the Year 2000

Apparently, in the 1930's this was what people thought we would wear by the year 2000. Can you spot anything relevant to today's trends? 'Outi' from OutsaPop Trashion spotted it... A little something from Marc Jacobs as stated: http://www.outsapop.com/2009/04/future-fashion-visions.html

So, basically, what goes around comes around...? Source: http://hautemacabre.com/2009/04/in-the-year-2000/

What are they thinking?: Fashionable Cupcakes...

I wonder, what would it be like if fashion labels translated their style into food...however, I doubt they are on sale...

Chanel

Betsey Johnson

Christian Louboutin

Louis Vuitton

...so, would you rather buy their stuff or just have the cupcakes?

Now I'm craving for cupcakes (no worries, just kidding!)

Photos by 'High Snobiety': http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/06/04/fashion-cupcakes-louis-vuitton-chanel-more/fashion-cupcakes-front/

Publish Post

My Current Works from the exhibition, 'Resuscitation'

Here are my works from the exhibition called 'Resuscitation' curated by Johnathan Seow (designer of Woods and Woods). Five other designers also submitted their works for this project. More in the future...

Apparently, for this exhibition, it was decided that elephant heads best represented my works...




More from this link: http://culturepush.com/2009/06/29/resuscitation/

One 'Bold' Inspiration

Let me say something. It's never easy to buy clothes when I am back home. In fact, I shall admit, I am more than over weight. Seriously, it has taken me months to reveal this on this blog.

Nevertheless, it doesn't stop me from dressing up. This does not mean I am not determined to lose weight. I am on a program to lose weight for health reasons as well. However, meantime, I love to get creative with my clothes and stay confident like the indie rock vocalist from 'The Gossip', Beth Ditto.

Beth Ditto (born Mary Beth Patterson) from Searcy, Arkansas, USA has become one of the people I get inspired the most. She's got a cracking voice, really good! She is daring and with loads of confidence without caring how others sees her even though there are criticism on her size and how it will affect the public (I remember once, when I snoozing in bed with the issue of 'Love' magazine, I heard someone I knew was gasping, more like in shock when looking at the magazine cover. Sort of frightened the person...).

Cover of 'Love' magazine (UK) which caused a 'gasp'!

Sure, designers (Gareth Pugh, Hussein Chalayan and Alexander McQueen (just to name a few designers...) does make things to fit her size (for photo shoots) but it shouldn't stop us from looking great. In fact, revealed some tips for styling yourself on a budget, no skills required. Just your imagination and resources. Her tip: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/may/25/fashion.popandrock

Beth Ditto dressed in a customized dress by UK's Gareth Pugh.

On July the 9th, Evans (the UK high street brand) will launch a collection done by the lady herself (more on this extended page: http://www.bethdittoatevans.co.uk/). Also, she was once approached by 'Topshop' to do a collection for them. However, she rejected them as she did not believe in designing for a brand with does not cater for anyone at her size.

Part of the collection that will be sold at Evans stores.

Beth Ditto in her own dress design which is part of the Evans merchandise.

Even though we 'bold' ladies will not be able to get these kind of clothes here in Singapore, we can just look at it for inspiration, customize our garments...or ask friends from the UK to help purchase and send over!

Extra Reading:

More from her spread in 'Love' magazine which was released earlier this year: http://anybody.squarespace.com/anybody_vent/2009/2/23/a-magazine-finally-breaking-the-barriers.html

Another point of view: http://fatgirlslikeniceclothestoo.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/waving-the-white-flag/

Preview of the collection: http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/06/18/beth-ditto-for-evans-plus-size-collection-preview/

EXTRAS:


'Standing in the Way of Control' - The single (from their 3rd album) which rose the band's popularity. What do you know, third time a charm!



'Heavy Cross' - Their single from their latest album, Music for Men

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

It was not just any morning when I logged onto Facebook and found out about the lost of the 'King of Pop' from my friend's status. It is pretty sensitive subject Placing the videos I like is my way to remember him for years to come. It is be difficult to imagine what the music and culture would be like today if he was not there to influence us.

UPDATE: Scroll down to the last video of the entry. I found this video on 'Threadbanger'; a tutorial on making a 'Michael Jackson Tribute Jacket'...but not the studded version...




The Way You Make Me Feel



Beat It



'Billie Jean' on 'Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever' 1983 (When the moonwalk craze began!)



'Bad'



'Scream' with Janet Jackson

Lastly, how to make the jacket (but looks more like a top)...

Jimmy Choo for 'H and M'

Well, here we go, another collaboration! The title says it all! Hitting the store on 14th November, this Autumn, one might be able to afford something from Jimmy Choo. It has been said that it will feature shoes for both men and women, plus a collection of garments and bags. However, these range will be a little bit more exclusive as it will only be sold at 200 selected H&M outlets around the world. Judging from this photo, it looks rather promising...

Now ladies, we can afford to say "Hello Lovah!" like Miss Carrie Bradshaw at the window to a pair of Jimmy Choo!

Link to the news:

http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/News/Leads/Jimmy_Choo_for_H%26M_200906177330/

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/368718/jimmy-choo-teams-up-with-h-m-for-new-collection.html

Photo above is from Fashion Spot: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f48/jimmy-choo-h-m-collaboration-81013.html

Fashion Show at the 'Races'

Fashion show, located at the horse racing course at Longchamp du Chantilly (Paris) was done by Studio Berçot (school) on the 14th of June 2009. These clips (split into different parts from my understanding...) here show works from various students from the school.









Comments? Honestly, I'm not digging it but then again, who am I to judge? A few garments were quite interesting. I guess I had to be there to experience it...since from the clip, it looked like a
beautiful day! Also, I would have worn this feather hair clip I bought from "Liberty's" (during my trip to London)....

Preview of Milan, Bologna and Florence. More to come! Back in Singapore!

I have not been able to update my blog the last few weeks as I had limited Internet access while traveling around.

Just a little preview on what I've seen around the places the last few weeks from Milan to Florence.

Milan: Zona Tortona, Salone del Mobile 2009
Milan: Cardona
Turin: Part of Exterior of RAI TV studio.
Bologna: Clock hanging along one of the shopping districts.
Florence: Outside Pitti Place