Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Bay Cosmetics VIP Gala @ The Bay Coquitlam Tues April 28th 6-9:30pm
Did I ever mention how much I love shopping at the Bay??? And how I love their VIP Gala events??? Trust me lovelys, this one is the Queen Bee of all deals you can ever get in the middle of the calendar year. Sort of like the second coming of Christmas all over again. Here are the details:
Event: The Bay Coquitlam Cosmetic & Fragrance Gala
Time: Tues April 28th 6:00-9:30pm ( Johnson St. Entrance)
Tickets: $10 each, with $8 going towards your purchase and $2 to Charity
Contact: Ms. Deborah Davie 604-464-1411
Event Details:
Spend $50 or more and receive a BEAUTY VIP PASSPORT worth $50 in total savings, gift with purchases on most lines, over 40 door prizes, $500 wardrobe prize, 1,000,000 HBC points prize, light refreshments, Lancome seminar, Givenchy VIP Lounge ( I'm totally going to be stationed here, come say hi my darlings) , DKNY welcome gift, Mac VIP room with DJ ( Hot!!), local Firemen Entertainment ( Meow!!), and most of all, free make-overs, and more, more, more!!~
Reserve your tickets by April 25th & enter to win their Early Bird Draws. Get your LBD ready my lovelys and cannot wait to go wild over all the goodies~~~ xoxo~~
Labels: DKNY, Givenchy, HBC points, Lancome, M.A.C., The Hudson Bay Company
Sunday, March 29, 2009
VFW Spring 09 After Thoughts
From left: Jason Chu, keyboardist/songwriter with my band LOCUS. Dohon Chow, photographer ( obviously, he got a camera in his hand lol)
A lot of press materials.
Our bible for VFW: The Schedule.
Taking a quick snap shot @ "A Night in Shanghai Fashio Show" with Dohon Chow, my dear photographer friend.
On Day 4 with Dohon's assistant Shane.Saturday's showings was the mother of all shows. I was visually feeded with enough coutures that I really really really felt that VFW has offically stepped into the "International" category.
Ok, seriously, my TRUE afterthoughts:
1.Those that attended both the fashion shows AND the after parties are INSANE !!! They must have camped out in their cars or something.
2.A full week of fashion bootcamp, a full week of waking up and scrambling to figure out "WHAT TO WEAR", a full week of turning my head left and right and right and left. A full week of hot bathes and almost FALLING ASLEEP in the tub.
3. I love my flats. Kudos to those wearing 5 inch heels I am honestly impressed.
4. Seeing Dohon and Shane 4 days in a row is absolutely the BEST part about this VFW^^
Labels: Event, Fashion Show, Vancouver Fashion Week
Lauren Vidal ( Paris)
Layering, layering and layering. Turnover did it, now Lauren Vidal. Even if it is just an Europe trend it is still a trend and if it is from Paris, it definitely comes with a stamp of approval. Oversized wool knitwears ruled the runway along with processed fabrics with gemetric cutting/drapping, long scarf like headbands tied casually as a hair accessory, and chic horizontal stripes patterning. Her sophsicated but casual style has a underlying romance. Heavier fabrics were made to flow like chiffron, Dark colors seemed light weight yet kept figures slim, while the garments are very figure forgiving. Modern chic goth mix with a surprising hint of west coast laid back-ness.
Theme: Romantic city traveller
Color: grey, black, white ( neutral tone based)
Details: processed cotton fabrics were patterned with geometric cutting/drapping, creating a free flowing visual illusion. Lots of different types of fabrics were used, garments are well designed to mix and match.
Make up: clean face with very thick eyeliner
Hair: Curly/messy/free form ~ scarf hairband
What I like about Lauren Vidal: She showcased a deluxe capsule collection in a sense that all of her garments are mix and match ready. The freedom to wear garments from other designs and adding in her garments seems to be a rare "unconditional love" in the fashion world where many design houses create garments that can only match garments from the same design houses. The underlying "free spirit" element in her collection also draws me liking to her garments. Seriously, drapping a garment and making it work is huge. Pay attention inspiring project runway contestants, watch and learn.
Turnover ( Amsterdam)
I was amazed with the clever patterning of the cuts of each dress garments from Turnover. Mixing semi formal office suitable one pieces with vibrant color sweaters seems to be the trend on the runway for fall/winter 2009, or what it just the weather in Europe??? One way or the other, layering garments in different fabrics is the absolute KEY to fall/winter.
Theme: soft knitwear/feminine fit layering
Color: rich pop tones in yellow/purple for knitwears and casuals, grey/black for semi formal office modern chic pieces
Details: Free shoulder pattern cut for sweaters. Precise A line skirts/one piece dresses with hemlines at knee.
Makeup: clean polished smokey eye with gloss lips
Hair: polished chic weavy hair in Italian princess pin up
What I like about Turnover: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the clever heming/patterned cutting of the dresses, very chic and sophsicated, feminine and elegant. Knitwears somehow distracted the focus from the cleverness of the dresses, but are nevertheless cheerful and vibrant, intervening color into the dullness of fall/winter.
Vixen Little (Vancouver)
Nina Simone's "Feelin' Good" remix pumped up my anticipation to see Vixen Little's designs and sure enough I got retro couture mixed with a hint of good girl next door walking down the runway feeling very good in knitwears, couture suits, clean chic one pieces and semi formal layering outfits. I fell in love with a wool woven dark blue overall mini dress. My fellow photographer Mr. Wilson Mak described it as "very Avril".
Theme: playful retro couture mix modern chic
Color: Black, grey and royal blue
Details: contemporary knitswear/form fitting garments, especially semi formal office suitable one piece dresses using men's tailor suit press fabrics
Makeup: shape royal blue eyeshadows swiped across eyelids in a square brush, patterned with black eyeliners, clean face, gloss lips
Hair: lose over shoulder
What I like about Vixen Little: It has a underplayed modern chic to all her garments, can transform easily into ready to wears.
Labels: Nina Simone, Vixen Little
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Soulface Design ( Vancouver)
First to kick off the International/Contemporary/RTW of VFW 2009 was Soulface Designs from Vancouver.
Theme: Indian ethnic inspired
Color: dominated with soft, subdued shades in cream, pastel, with a few evening wears in red and black
Patterns: very detailed 3D floral patterns, beadings, light weight fabrics intervening between silk, chiffon, woven cotton
Makeup: Clean, heavier eyeliners and red lips with gloss.
Hair: natural pin up or lose over shoulder
What I like about Soulface: Mixing western cutting pattern with Indian theme elements such as the choice of fabrics, patterns and dramatic jewellery. Most garments are also figure forgiving. The designer also used models with more curves, which emphasized her garments' underlying "goddess" theme throughout her collection. Venus should be pretty happy right about now, knowing there are still designers out there celebrating women in all shapes and sizes.
A Night in Shanghai's main feature: Ms. Helen Lee
It was very exciting to finally see Ms. Helen Lee's collection tonight. She showed a naughty side of her that was a little unexpected and has made me stumble off my chair here and there, which I called it her personalized "Hey, are you all paying attention?" calls coming straight from behind the backstage.
The show started with her signature couture modified version of a " Tse Pao" cocktail dress. Being an international Asian Designer, Ms. Lee went straight with her "born to own" rights to play around with Chinese design details, patterns, cuttings and use of textiles but cleverly down-played these elements into applied structural designs rather than using them as main features, which I have seen too many happening in various international Asian Couture theme designing houses. I was delighted to see leather garments as well as very clean and structural, form fitting Hommes by Helen Lee collection on the runway tonight. Over all, Ms. Lee's collection was high fashion oriented, luxe, cutting and form focused, and I would not be surprised to see Carrie Bradshaw wearing her collection walking down NYC. Xoxo Ms. Lee, xoxo~
More info on Ms. Helen Lee : www.insh.com.cn
VFW Spring 09 Boutique Shows @ A Night in Shanghai
Featured Ready to Wears by several Vancouver local boutiques:
Niche Boutique
Remix Boutique
4th Ave Boutique
Lushuz Boutique
Niche Boutique
Remix Boutique
4th Ave Boutique
Lushuz BoutiqueFlora And Fauna Collection
I got to sit down and chat with the amazing creative force behind Flora and Fauna, Ms. Pauline Siu, regarding her inspirations and her goals in the fashion industry. I must say the first impression about her line is "comfortable, casual, very west coast-ish" and definitely something I would love to wear while going on road trips on Hwy 1. It is fresh yet understated, simple yet mature. Most of all I was drawn to her eco-friendly concepts in her designs and her concept of supporting charities and animal lovers. A new Lulu Lemoner in the up and rising. Definitely a strong-minded frontier in the eco-friendly design clan. Absolutely 100% talented, lovely and did I mention she is talented?
More Bio about Ms. Pauline Siu: ( source: http://www.floraandfauna.ca/ )
Pauline started working in the fashion industry in Toronto after studying Fashion Design at Ryerson University. Drawn by BC's beautiful surroundings and the abundance of wildlife, Pauline moved to Vancouver where flora&fauna, where the eco-fashion label flora&fauna was born.Drawing inspiration from beauty in nature, the irresistible cuteness of animals, and the intricacy of the planet's delicate eco-system, all of flora&fauna's pieces reflect Pauline's deep love for the natural beauty in our world. With a blend of clean lines, rich colours, and lasting style, flora&fauna incorporates nature and animal themes into each design, and is proud to support local animal welfare and nature conservation organizations.All of flora&fauna's pieces are locally, ethically, and sustainably made.
Friday, March 27, 2009
MAANAKIS Design International
Papillon Eastern Design ( Vancouver, BC)
VFW Spring 09 Canadian/Local Design Show
After three very long deep breathes I finally calmed down and decided to skip a few very chaotic details regarding the official Day 1 for VFW Spring 09. Afterall, I was there for the clothes, not the chaos.
First up was Papillon Eastern, a local Vancouver design house. They showcased a capsule collection of ready to wear garments.
MAANAKIS design was featured next and wowed the guests with 50 to 60 elegant, Oscar red carpet ready evening gowns. Cheers went up and down the venue as models flowed down the runway in pastel purple one shoulder gowns, dark red or black gothic glam gowns, detailed layer Marie Antionette strapless gowns. . .love love love.
More designers featured in this show:
Porscia Yeganeh http://www.porscia.com/
Frost Sportiva http://www.frostsportiva.com/
We could be BFF: The perfect jewelry that I would totally wear by Justine Brooks Design
"Rock and Roll" popped in my mind when I saw Ms. Justine Brooks' designs. Raw, detailed, and metal. Sorry Skull head, you just lost your throne to stream fishes, twigs, natural leaves and sea shells casted in moles and made into jewellery by JB.
I especially love the fact that JB's designs are simple at first glance but was mixed with a sultle detailed chaos that would take a few more glances to notice. Each piece is a statement piece on its own, and would match t-shirts and jeans, or little black dresses, whenever, whatever. Diversity is definitely Ms. JB's middle name when it comes to her designs. Love love love.
For more on JB Designs: http://www.justinebrooks.com/
The Secret to LEMON PARK DESIGN? It's in the lemon. . .
Actually, the secret to the success of Lemon Park Jewelery Design is Ms. Tania Gleave and her inspirations that came with her experience of working and traveling in many parts of the world including Africa and Europe, which she had made it very visible in her designs with elements of color (her pieces are either very colorful and warm or very clean in a cool tone of color), her signature combination of beads ( Africa) wired with metal pieces ( Europe jewelry craft art), and a typical Africa inspired chocker style design.
With helping hands from her sister Ms. Tania Gleave, Vancouver urban artist Jordan Roberts, sculpture artist Peter Kiss, up and coming artist Y'u' Han Yu, Ms. Tania Gleave is not only displaying her talent, but the arrays of art and design that can be accomplished by a team of all West Coasters. There's no place like home.
Conquering already: designandconquer by Ms. Morgan Mallett
Playful as her ideas might be, Ms. Morgan Mallett's futuristic, bold and very unconventional ( but definitely captivating or better yet, visually conquering) accessory designs had the opeing gala guests trying to guest what type of materials went into her designs. Ms. Mallett's two design lines: Large + Loving It line, and the Small + Saucy line, kept a clean and structural overall theme, that emphazises a Minimalism trend, which is very suitable for West Coast locals. I expect to see more of her work featured in more up coming shows espcially in the West Coast Jewelery Trade Shows. Move over and make room for a new queen.
Fashion @ Saving Planet Earth: EVOLVE
When I saw the checker pattern design on the bags, I did not realize it was more than just a pattern. Ladies and gentlemen, behold: The Canada Noon Solar Handbags.
Not even joking. Seriously! The male model wearing the bag was so devoted that HE had EVERYTHING regarding this specific design house MEMORIZED and was telling me EVERYTHING in a short, clean summary of under 30 seconds. Just like an qualifying Oscar speech. I was very very very impressed.
For more info on EVOLVE: http://www.shopatevolve.com/
West Coast in Medival Time: Tess Klein Handcrafted Jewelry
Ms. Tess Klein's detailed, fairy tale like jewelry sets caught my attention out of all the greet and meet stations at the opening gala. I grew up reading Lord of the Rings and fairy, elven stories. Seeing her designs bought me back to when I was 6 years old and reading The Hobbits and sharing Bilbo's excitment at the first sight of an Elven King. Ms. Klein's designs are magical yet with a raw edge that is believable, sultle, but definitely elegant and always carry a hint of medival design.
Ms. Tess Klein's official webpage: http://www.tessklein.ca/
Bringing "The Butterfly Lovers" to life: Ms. Helen Lee of INSH
Showcasing for the first time in the West Coast is the delicately inspiring collection from Ms. Helen Lee from Shanghai, China. Her previous season collection "Dou Hong" was actually based on one of my favorite Chinese tragic love story "The Butterfly Lovers". ( Aka the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet, tears, tears, and tears.) Her collection parallelled the chapters in the story. Each garment was a story of its own. Ms. Helen Lee is a detailed designer, implying chinese garment elements into her pieces. Her works are art in my eyes, and so are her words, filled with elegant cheerfulness that just lit up the entire conversation.
Ms. Helen Lee's work will be featured at "Shanghai Night" on Friday March 27th @ Storyium doors open @ 7pm.
Ticket Info: http://www.vanfashionweek.com/
Ms. Helen Lee's official website: http://www.insh.com.cn/
Vancouver Fashion Week Opening Gala @ LEONE
I do not know if it was the complimentary Daniel's Chocolates or the Cedar Creek red and white wine, but everyone sure was happy happy happy at THE fashion party of all: Opening Gala for Vancouver Fashion Week Spring 2009. The night featured Greet and Meet with many jewelery designers, while models roam the floor in their 5 inch high heels handing out business cards for the designers. Since when did persuasive speaking became a requirement for modeling? But they sure did a great job because I did visited ALL the designer tables, and the ones featured on my blog are the ones that I absolutely adore. ( they are featured in separate blog entries for clarity)
Labels: Event, Fashion Show, Vancouver Fashion Week
Sunday, March 15, 2009
More Fragrances for Spring
When you have THE lovely Lady Jessica as your best gal pal, be prepared to be showered with samples and samples and samples of the latest/hottest fragrance samples. I picked a few more scents suitable for spring to share with my lovelys, and a couple of new fragrances are making their way to the West Coast.
David Yurman EDP
A classic with a modern twist, with cassis top note, woods note and a pastel rose heart note.
Chanel No.5 Peimere
Although I picked Miss Cherie by Dior over the No.5 series, there is no denying this No.5 is the No.1 classic of all classics. Maybe I am just waiting for one specific day in my life to finally buy the No.5 as a memory of something extremely important. Falling in love would be something to celebrate about, would it?
Anna Sui Flight of Fancy
A very "pretty" scent with fruity notes. The bottle is just magically lovely. I also like the Night of Fancy with a vanilla note change. With lemon and litchi top notes, with rose blossom heart notes, based with amber, light wood and skin musk.
Chloe by Chloe
Something about it that just makes this in a way, vintage with a girly twist. It is extremely versatile for a wide range of ages. Could be a classic in the making in the history of perfumes. Stay tuned. All mostly floral notes, peony, magnolia, lily, freesia, with spices, and rose as heart note.
Daisy by Marc Jacobs
Lady Jessica's most fave lighter scent fragrance. Brings images of a chic NYC fashionista walking in central park. Definitely lovely. With a very simple few notes of grapefruit, strawberry, with jasmine, violet and gardenia heart, based with musk, wood and vanilla.
Lolita Lempicka by Lolita Lempicka
It is so hard to not link this fragrance with the Lolita fashion trend. Cute, mystic, yet romantic, try this on for a weekday evening movies night out. This brand of fragrance is based on licorice notes. With a violet and green ivy note, almond, iris and sweet vanilla base note, the scent do make a wide range of statements, certainly more than the lolita dress.
And the New: Rock Princess by Vera Wang, Flora by Gucci
Rock Princess: Avril Lagvine's title has been reclaimed by Ms. Wang without going into legal battle and now every girl can be a rock princess. It is a deeper fruity floral scent, switch in with white peach top note, and a new vintage inspired rose heart note. This one is now officially on my must have fragrances for year 2009.
Flora by Gucci: This is the second fragrance under the leadership of Giannini from Florence. The first one was Gucci by Gucci, which is a stronger scent in comparison to this new floral based perfume. Top with citsus and peony, heart notes stayed mainly floral with rose and osmanthus, and finish with a base of patchouli and sandalwood.
Happy fragrances testing my lovelys~~ xoxo
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Labels: Anna Sui, Chloe, Coco Chanel, David Yurman, Gucci Flora, Marc Jacobs, Perfume, Rock Princess, Very Wang
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Rolling out the red carpet for Spring
Prada Milano Infusion Eau De Parfum
I bought this EDP last year in early May. Unfortunately I had ten other fragrances already in use, and decided to save this one for next year. My Lady Jessica also have one and she described the scent as " fresh like baby powder". I thought it was a clean, refreshing and crisp scent very suitable with floral one pieces, a cardigan, pearl necklaces and a cotton tote bag while having picnic in the park. Definitely Spring.
Miss Dior Cherie Eau De Parfum
I finally decided to skip Chanel No.5 EDT and bought this one instead when I was in Vienna. I tried this scent on for more than 100 times before making my decision. It is a sweet floral scent with a top note of peach and apricot, which is a new try of scent for me. ( I tend to fall for amber, oriental scents.) There's no time to be sweet like the spring.
Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector
Just really trying to get ready for the summer season when I aboslutely do not like to wear makeup due to the constant heat and sunray that would melt my makeup anyways. This product is easy to absorb and has proven to work withint 4 weeks. It gets rid of the dark spots, yellowish tone, and acne scars fast and without irratition. As I said, the best way to get rid of imperfection is to prepare against it. Why not start the process in the Spring when sunlight is still soft? We're not getting any younger, right?
Lucky Magazine
Start of season, change of woredrobe. Time to update with new ideas and fashion trends with the newest fashion mag. The april issue covered quite a lot of ideas and topics. There's also Allure, Elle, Bazaar, Seventeen,. . . .You don't need them all, but you will need one at least to point you at the right direction.
And why not start a new novel???? I got my hands full of Stephene Meyer all I can see in Spring is ~ no, not vampires. Something pink and has four letters. Crossing my fingers to my lovelys for finding their Edward. xoxo~~
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Labels: Clinques, Lucky Magazine, Miss Cherie by Dior, Prada Milano, Stephene Meyer
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
I Tried and I Approve: Spring Beauty Products
These might not be new products, but I certainly did fall in love with them for specific reasons. Just to remind you lovelys that I have this terribly reactive skin that had put me through hell and back: Combination/Sensitve/Allergeric/Acne Prone. I have used these products without screaming in agony, I believe that must say something about these items. Try asking for a sample of these products at the beauty counters before committing to buying the full 200ml package.
1. Clarins One Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser:
With orange extract, suitable for all skin types. I adore the fresh citrus fragrance, which wakes up my senses in the morning. The micro exfoliating beads are actually quite soft to the touch. My skin was smooth and clean after one use. I would suggest subsituting this into your routine a few times in the week to help clean away the chopped peeling skin that has been piling up from the winter season.
2. Clarins Bright Plus HP Repairing Brightening Night Cream:
Although it says it is in a cream formula, I find this rather light, refreshing and nurishing to use. It moisturizes very well, and also helps to brighten your skin tone. I saw the difference in about one week. It definitely works.
3. Lancome Primordiale Eye Skin Recharge:
The formula is light yet nurishing enough. Great to use as under eye makeup base because it smoothes out the dry fine lines around the area yet it is not sticky.
4. Lancome High Resolution with Collaser-48:
It is a deep collagen anti wrinkle serum that I use it as a quick fix rather than a serum. The best way to prevent aging is to defend against aging before it even starts. However, becoming dependent on anti wrinkle products is not the best idea because they are expensive and it will hinder your skin's natural anti-aging abilities. I use this during days when I feel that I haven't been taking care of my skin well enough. My all time favorite anti-aging regiment is Vitamin C and Vitamin E: oranges and green tea. Yes, simple, but highly effective.
5. M.A.C Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Powder:
I switched to this makeup product and I get to sleep in for at least 10 more mins. Enough time to finish my sweet dreams. First, conceal the under eye circles and other imprefections. Then take the mineral makeup brush, swipe some mineral powder, dusk it a little, and swirl onto your face in light circular motions. Start from the outside of the face and swirl inward. To set the makeup, I like to use a press powder sponge and press onto the face lightly. The makeup should last throughout the day. If facial oil appears, use a oil absorbing sheet and press onto the shiny oily areas LIGHTLY. Reapply press powder of your choice.
Try to simplify your skin care routine during spring because you will need a few more things added to your summer skin care steps due to the fact that you might want to treat possible skin burns and moisturize your skin better, which lost of moisture from the skin may result from being in contact with too much sunlight. Sunscreen is NOT a form of moisturizer. It goes ON TOP of your moisturizer UNLESS if you use a moisturizer WITH sunscreen. Wait. . summer's not here yet. . .right. . .
Labels: Clarins, Lancome, M.A.C
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Fast Forward to Summer
I do feel that the winter has been lingering around a little bit too long. There is almost no more guilt left within, nor do I need a reason to justify my wish for "her" departure. It seems that half of my wish was granted to me as the sun broke through the clouds and smiled at me. Now all I need is for the sun to NOT set until 10pm and a cup of coconut vanilla mango ice cream while I sit by the seashore enjoying the summer breeze. Too early for day dreaming? Apparently, but I can't help it.
Oh yes. . .there should be spring before summer. . .my apologies Lady Spring, with love~
My top 5 Spring activities:
1. Nothing beats having a picnic sitting by a circle of Cherry Blossom trees with your lord and lady friends. Sandwiches, cookies, juices and cakes. Lovely. Tiara? Sure! It is the best season to be what you dream to be. Just, make sure it goes with your dress.
2. Drive to a local resort and have a day spa experience. I always love Harrison Hot Spring, just 2 hrs drive east of Vancouver. After the spa, do visit the local chocolate factory and maybe the bee farm. Be sure to buy some of the fresh honey while you are there. I espcially like the rose flavoured honey. It is NOT rose infused, the bees picked pollens FROM the actual rose. Try some with your coffee or tea. It is spring afterall, try something new.
3. Although it might still be too cold to take a walk by the beach, but I assure you, the beach have a different feeling in every season. In spring, the wind is softer, the air less salty, the sidewalk has less people... you will have the beach to yourself. Bring you pet friend or a book along. There is no time to relax like a time like this.
4. A road trip. Anywhere. Best though if the flowers are starting to blossom. Get your Hermes scarf and Chanel sunglasses ready. Be sure to bring a few relaxing albums to play while you enjoy the scenery.
5. Have a coffee with a friend by the neibourhood cafe. Time to catch up on what's going on around your world before everyone is too busy with the endless daylight in the summer. If you do baking, why not bake them a batch of cookies? Could be better than the cookies from the cafe, who knows^^
Just, try to kick the habit of sleeping in late my love.~xoxo~~
Labels: Harrison Hot Spring, Vancouver
Monday, March 2, 2009
Fashion Review for Spring/Summer 2009
Making a fashion statement has never been easy, and it certainly gets harder during this difficult recession period. Although there is always the "refund with receipt and tag on" policy that every fashionista counts on for their pennies, having a sense of what's on trend would come in handy when 100 things are on sale and you need to decide what to pick. So, here's my 10 recommandations to make it easier: ( with a hint of my personality ^^)
1. Since the recession is already putting the grey in the air, try something in the brighter yet pastel shade colors. Think romantic evening sitting outside the deck with a table by the ocean and white wine.
Pants: slouchy, harem style pants are in. Great with neutral colors. Avoid grey, save it for office suits.
Tops: less structure, more free flowing. Soft fabrics.
Skirts: A line with a belt.
Shoes: Gladiator sandals and open toe heels are still in. I especially adore gladiator sandals. They match everything. EVERYTHNG.
2. Break out of the box and try something adventurious. Even though you might not be going on any Indiana Jones adventure, but the new Ralph Lauren Out of Africa Collection really brightens the spirit. To make each day count, make everyday an adventure.
3. My fave top fashion house: Hermes ~ the scarf patterns really catches the eye. Check their website, and remember their patterns, and visit some local second hand consignment boutiques and cross your fingers that you will find something similar. Usually you will if you look hard enough.
4. Check your mom's jewelery boxes ( with permission) and borrow her charms, brouches and goldwears instead of buying your own. ( for now) Just remember to polish them up before use. Think statement pieces. Big statement pieces. VERY BIG ones. period.
5. Pink is the new red in terms of lipstick color. Lancome is already ahead of the crowd. The La Laque Fever line is captivating beauties everywhere.
6. As for makeup, less is more. Nude looks are still very much in the trend. Mineral makeup is getting more and more popular. So put one and one together and get the : mineral nude makeup look. Visit a MAC shop or actually, the Lancome counter for a quick makeup tip session.
7. The messy hair do is THE do of the season. I am always in favor of a natural under done hair do. There is something very sexy and mystic about the "messy just out of bed" hair. Put it together with the romantic pastel fashion and you've got a new style out of the mix and match genre. For long hair, use a 1" curling iron and just randomly curl sections, spray on some hair gel, run your fingers through them, flip over your hair, and and spray some more on to hold the style somewhat. Let the natural wind do the final decision of how your hair should turn out to be. For short hair, spray the hair gel spray onto your fingers and just run them through your hair, giving it a more definite shape but not fixed, allowing them to free-flow in the natural wind or when you fling your hair. Awwww how sexy.
8. There is no time like the recession period to really seriously buy a DESIGNER bag. An obvious one as well. Louis Vuitton or Chanel is a good choice none other than the fact that their items are timeless. Think of it as an investment. A bag at $2000.00 divided into at least 40 years. The earlier you invest, the more you get out of the bargain.
9. This is also a good time to invest in a decent top line waist watch. Rolex? Sure, if the price is good. Pearl surface with scattered diamonds would go a long way. Just decide on silver or gold. Or get both.
10. Coat hangers. Yes. Not even joking. Get the good supporting ones with the shoulder pads which will not only save your garment from wedging, it has always been THE WAY your garments are suppose to be: stored away properly. Stop laying them on the floor and letting your fluffy pet friend(s) stepping all over them.
Labels: Etro, Hermes, Lancome, Louis Vuitton, mineral makeup, Ralph Lauren, Rolex
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Enneagram Test
So according to this school of thought, people are generally divided into 9 different types of personalities. Each one specific type has a different set of mind sets and reasoning methods that led to their specific behaviors. I tried a free online test and I am categorized into Type 1, 6 and 9. Twice. So I guess you do get it in a combo sometimes. Afterall, you cannot really describe a person in one word, apparently not in one single type of personality as well.
http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/dis_sample_36.asp?discover
Have fun my lovelys^^
http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/dis_sample_36.asp?discover
Have fun my lovelys^^
Labels: enneagram
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