20th Century - What's Our Fashion Style Like?

I can boldly say that the only fashion sense we have in the 20th century are the shutter shades, a pop culture staple created by Kayne West, who was design-inspired by this similar style called the Venetian Blinders last seen in the 80's.

The Venetian Blinders

Shutter Shades fused in 3D Glasses

When I mean fashion style, I mean something new, fresh out of the oven and something the worldwide general public will wear.

Don't tell me retro, hippy, vintage; Those are fashion styles that belonged to the early 40's - 80's. Not something brought from the past that are revived.

Crocs can be another fashion, but is it fashionable enough? Uh...... (Biased)

So, what's the new 20th century?!

What could possibly be our fashion style now?

Hmm.

I say, Nu Rave!

Hand Bra? WTF?

Men are so bored, they came up with lingerie like these - Hand Bra. Woah? I know, I know, what can I say? Men are so creative yet thoughtful at the same time? Puhhh-leassseee!

I just wonder what on earth was he/she thinking when they created this wonder bra. Hmm...

Sexy, or just hideous? You tell me.

I thought it might be the most awesome costume for Halloween or themed parties but wearing it over a t-shirt and walking all over the streets?

Why, are you lacking of attention?

I'll Walk Around Naked...

piercings on the nipples, private areas, faces, hands and legs are getting more common each day.

my jaws dropped when i saw this. it looked dainty, at the same time pretty? well, somehow rather. but corset piercing?!


it's nothing that i'll do though, because i think i'll look 123456789 times sexier with the original corset itself rather with ribbons, strings looping through the piercings, leaving a dramatic bow at the end.



i guess the only time i'll ever consider doing corset piercing is when the government announces that people of the public can walk around nude...which least likely will ever happen.

for now, i won't.

Party Crazy Shop Baby

Dim Mak & Cobrasnake are coming to Singapore! Steve Aoki and Corbasnake will be down for hugs and kisses, you don't want to miss that too! if you like flea markets and loaded fun, here's what you need to do - fly down to Zouk this coming Sunday, 18th May 2pm- 7pm! awesome DJs spinning, fantastic buys, what are you waiting for?

check out the past yard sales and you'll know, crazy!

can't get enough of Steve Aoki and Cobrasnake? come down and party crazy with photographer extraordinaire party boy Cobrasnake while Resident LAX Club DJ Steve Aoki spinns at Zouk on Saturday, 17th May, a day before the yard sale!

Malaysia, 21st March

you wouldn't wanna miss this super awesome party! love! love! see ya there!

Trivia: bet you guys don't know Steve Aoki's sister is actually hot hot Devon Aoki.

Nigo' BAPE VS. P.Diddy's Sean John

so you think being a fashioner designer is easy. building a fashion empire, isn't. check out the inspiring videos of trend setters Nigo and P.Diddy.

this is how P.Diddy gets serious.


larger-than-life showman, musician, executive,
entrepreneur, and fashion designer.
what hasn’t Diddy done yet?


this is how Nigo lives.


lifestyle of the rich & famous
buy BAPE from official retail outlets, not eBay!

Top 3? O-M-G

i'm not an avid watcher of the Malaysian Dreamgirl reality show, however due to boredom earlier, i've decided to continue the show from where i stopped. to my surprise, i never expected the Top 3 girls to be Hanis, Cindy and Adeline! i understand Hanis being in Top 3 (because people like her), but Cindy and Adeline? oh-my-god give me a break! it was unbelievable that Cindy and Adeline managed to top Jay and Nadia!

although Ringo has left, i believe she'll be showered with plenty of opportunities as she's not only quite a popular blogger in Malaysia, she's also talented, like what the host told her, "Go host a show or something!" which i couldn't say more but to agree. i took a peep of her photo shot and realised what went wrong. she could have aced the shot by exaggerating (eg. jumping or sitting at the weirdest position ever), but her eyes gave it away. i thought the fact she is a popular blogger, she might get her votes from her readers, but guess i'm wrong.

read cheeserland.com

on why i think Adeline should be out eons ago:

i do see great body physique, but there are many other factors on why i don't think she should stand out among the rest: speech, the same facial expression she produces in every photoshoot = versatility

as for Cindy, her shots are mediocre, not dynamic, fails to wow me. i don't know maybe it's just me. but the fact she has a great smile and she looks pretty, i think she might win this.

this photoshoot made Hanis looked like some goddess, all thanks to Photoshop! however i hate the arms (esp. the one holding on the fabric) the dress looks great however it doesn't look flattering especially around the chest area.

i love Nadia! but too bad this shot made her look as if she has just emerged from the deadly seas; of seed weeds and moss a.k.a dirty-looking. it's a pity she's out because i thought the previous photoshoot she took were really, not that bad! (except for the Wella Inspiration v_v)

my ultimate favourite Jay. never understood why she didn't make the cut to be in top 3, i was thinking hard then i thought of the reason that makes most sense: VOTES.
i mean, she takes dynamic shots, and she looks great! i guess she isn't everyone's favourite! :(

now if you want me to predict the winner of Malaysian Dreamgirl, i think it'd be either Hanis or Cindy. *prays hard it'll not fall into the hands of Adeline*

Are You IN?

c'mon throw your boring tunics, quit wearing cliche looking dresses found everywhere or even in online stores, dump your mary janes, fuck the whole victoria beckham bob, go chop your long flowing locks and get some new! welcome to New York Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 08/09!

what's IN ladies:

1. make-up - subtle tan, natural & healthy looking/ eyes; smoky, lips; cherry make-up
2. hair - straight bob, big & soft curls/ highlights; one coloured highlight
   
3. accessorize - bangles; the more the better, big chunky necklaces, brooches
4. belts - corset belts, skinny classy belts, large heavy belts
5. hats - be creative and play with hats / head gears, funky headbands
   
6. scarfs - tucked in, round the neck, bow...be creative!
7. shoes - socks, high socks, zipper socks, oxfords, strappy boots, strappy shoes, ankle boots
8. overalls - jumpsuits; combi shorts/pants, 80's-90's
   
9. tops - tucked in, shoulders; bigger the better, fitting, sheer, dark colours, 80's-90's
   
10. skirts - flare, puffy, long, silky, flowing, plaids, checkered, fitting, 80's-90's
    
11. shorts - burmudas, checkered, flowing, fitting, puffy, high waisted, 80's-90's
    
12. pants - fitting, Aladdin, high waisted, bellbottoms, dark, symmetric leggings, 80's-90's
    
13. dresses - dark colours, sheer, plain, drapes, lingerie, classic prints, 80's-90's
    
14. bags - sling em'! cluth em'; the bigger the better!
    
15. style - hippie, punk/goth, bohemian, edgy, romantic, old french chic, old madonna, late 80's early 90's
    

mess with your scarf

strappy shoes!

Dolce Gabanna

Ralph Lauren

damn right, bell bottoms are back!

jumpsuit, baby

symmetrical-pattern leggings

a lil old school does the magic!

fashion does not have to be complicated. classy plain like this makes you look fashionable and chic.

however, note that some people just don't suit certain styles! for eg. petite people just don't look right in high waisted pants or bellbottoms so play right, play smart, dress to kill ladies! :)

pictures taken from vogue.fr

My Take on Malaysian Dreamgirl

since i've heard so much about Malaysian DreamGirl, i've decided to check it out! and to my surprise when i realised the main purpose to the entire reality show, and after reviewing almost all the finalists, my facial expression reacted from this :O to this v_v

Malaysian Dreamgirl is an online reality show hosted by Sazzy Falak, which aims to find the next top fashion model/host in Malaysia.

The series features a cast of 12 contestants who will compete with each other to become the Malaysian Dreamgirl. The participants will have to outshine each other on the catwalk fashion shows, photo shoots, self-make up and self-styling assignments whilst living together for 10 weeks.

Malaysian Dreamgirl on Wikipedia.org

firstly, congratulations for Malaysian productions to think of such reality show because i seldom see one in S.E.A especially when it's something to do with top models, fashion and runways. (which i have a thing for)

however, i've caught all the series till the latest of the show, and i still don't get it. this might be a biased opinion, but a top fashion model/host? i don't see couture, i don't see vogue, i don't see top models or anything along the line! hopefully they have both brains and the brawns! perhaps, i should be more understanding as most finalists aren't models or do they have any experience in runways; they're average ladies just like me! i mean, who knows maybe someone do really have the true blue top model/host quality however i guess it's still too early to determine.

if i were to determine the winner of this show, i guess it would be either Alison or Jay. because the outcome of who's in or out depends on audiences' votes, therefore i suppose it's really up to the audiences. it was a pity that Alison is out because i like her personality and her sense of humour; it's just unlucky because she got a pretty bad shot and it didn't turned out pleasant. *pulls hair* hopefully, Jay will win this race because she has what it takes to be a top model.

i think top models don't really need the looks, nor the boobs or butt, but she needs to have confidence, walks like a pro, poise, wit, a little attitude/narcissism and has to know how to take beautiful pictures. like top model kate moss, she doesn't have boobs or a butt, neither does she looks stunningly beautiful but she knows the camera, she knows how to capture the picture.

digression!

okay back to Malaysian Dreamgirl, in the photoshoot Precinct2, only 3 pictures managed to capture my attention. they are:

love the body language.

same goes to this!

and this!

i have no idea what the latest photo shoot, White Summer is trying to tell me. who has the biggest smile that reminds you of summer? if i have no choice but to choose one, then i guess Nadia's shot managed to capture the essence of Summer.

hehehehe i know you love me

i wonder what's the next photo shoot going to be about. and i'm looking forward to! :) meanwhile please give me the strength to complete the entrire seasons of ANTM (America's Next Top Model) so i'm able to carry on with other tv shows v_v

Who Doesn't Like Shopping?!

i know 2 people who doesn't like shopping.

my sister and my dad. they share almost similar genes i tell you! they'll either whine when i ask them to accompany me to the mall or the warehouse sales. the older one grumbles and gets pissed easily. on the contrary, i'm just like my mom! we look 85% alike, share the same taste for music, arts, hobbies like shopping although a pity she's no longer around; or else we'd have been best girlfriends!

my dad gets pissed off because i keep on splurging. my sis grumbles because she just hates the crowd (sorry emo kid on the loose, my bad) so when it comes to shopping, there's only one person who comes out in my mind instantly. and that is ms sam.

despite time flying in godspeed, and though we might be miles apart, we're still web-camming and still bitching and shopping at the same time. v_v

we used to think that things in topshop are cheaper but we're all wrong. so we decided to find gems in thrift stores or eBay or even online shops! although i really want to be a super fan of online shopping and spree and after listening to how wonderful it is to buy things online, i rest my case; i don't have a card, so i either Nets or Cash it and god knows how to do a bank transfer..

i love flea markets, thrift stores and warehouse sales! they sell the cheapest shitz you couldn't imagine it's real! like for instance i went to Suntec City's designer warehouse sale earlier today! i didn't know there was one until i reached my destination. and let me show you some of my treasures! :)

Timberland buttoned shirt for my dad

Nike pullover (comfort :D)

Leather pumps from Hushpuppies

i got another plain RipCurl tee but i'm just too lazy to post a picture of it. by the way if you're interested to know the price, it's just 10bucks :)

i wanted to call Mr. Tan to inform him about the sale but his bloody phone is spoilt! V_V guess he is not fated to know about the sale afterall...

so anyway, to cut it short, warehouse sales, are cool stuff. unless you're a fashion forward person and you cannot live without getting new arrivals, then i suppose warehouse sales and thrift stores aren't really your cup of tea :O

Bling!

okay all thanks to xiaxue i am able to bling my gadgets without troubles!

apparently, it's never cheap to bling your items however if you really really want to, i thought D.I.Y is so much cheaper comparing to handphone 'pimping' services provided.

i spent under 50$ for my tools and crystals. this is what i've bought:

Epoxy Glue which writes ARALDITE across the tube ($4.80)

NOTE: DO NOT MISTAKE THIS EPOXY FIX WITH THE FORMER!

the container from the glue to place my crystals
i got my crystals from the exact shop xiaxue went to (Arab St)
do not be fooled by the 50cents because it isn't 50cents a packet!
more like 50cents discount for a packet purchased v_v
$14 a pack (144 pieces/normal size)
$3 a pack (60 pieces/ small, size5)

craft tweezers ($8.90)

kebab sticks/ toothpick/ chopstick to mix and spread the glue
and a piece of unwanted cardboard

i'm camera shy so i wont do a demo video! however for the sake of people who are really interested, i made a set of simple instructions to follow :)

my sis' Creative MP3 Player

1. settle the crystals (arrange them by different sizes) using the given glue container to prevent confusion and keep things neat and proper
   
2. release a tiny drop of glue from both white and blue tube and mix the solution together on the cardboard using your toothpick/chopstick/kebab stick note: glue is permanent
   
3. spread the glue equally over the area you want to pimp your gadget
4. using your craft tweezers, carefully set a row of normal size crystals then followed by small ones in between the huge ones to cover up the gaps
5. note: because the glue is slow setting, you are actually able to readjust your crystals if you're unhappy with the positioning
   
6. so, continue the pattern and once you're done, set the gadget to dry
7. good and ready to go!

i'm halfway done; my small crystals ran out
so i've need to do another run to the store

i thought the video will help you have a rough idea so i've decided to put it up too!


if you have any doubt on how to bling or crystallize your gadget, drop me a comment and i'll try help to answer your questions :)