Pedderazine: Super Natural

<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Randomly surfing the net today, I came across this really awesome accessory photos (or whatever you call them..) magazine on the <a href="http://www.onpedder.com/pedderzine.html">On Pedder</a> website. It is called </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Pedderazine. </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >For those of you who don't know, On Peddar is a very well known group in Asia that specializes in designer accessories. A little like ... the first floor of a department store minus the make-up. They also have more artsy window displays, which are always very cool.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09efsll-I/AAAAAAAAB3g/On78Kv0rrOw/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187369939914561506" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09efsll-I/AAAAAAAAB3g/On78Kv0rrOw/s400/Pedderazine-+1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Back to the photos. Titled, Super Natural, I love how the cover resembles National Geographic! At a glance, it looks like a feature on oil rigs or construction or something, but looking closer, you see that there is a gorgeous pair of huge Dries van Noten heels. It just casually sits there, as if it belonged to the scene with its muted tone and all, when it so obviously does not. I just love the juxtaposition. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09xPslmDI/AAAAAAAAB4I/B1_e0Om8Rsc/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187370262037108786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09xPslmDI/AAAAAAAAB4I/B1_e0Om8Rsc/s400/Pedderazine-+6.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Ditto for this one. It feels as if it is just another day on a familiar street, as if giant bags hanging from the sky, sitting on top of buildings is an everyday occurrence.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09f_slmBI/AAAAAAAAB34/PgRIPxczaVI/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187369965684365330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09f_slmBI/AAAAAAAAB34/PgRIPxczaVI/s400/Pedderazine-+4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>In the rest of the Pedderazine, they mixed accessories with the human body, with a skeletal feet in those Alaia sandals (left) and a Christian Louboutin handbag in the midst of what appears to be veins and arteries (right).<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09xvslmEI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/yu9MSqqkWDc/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187370270627043394" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09xvslmEI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/yu9MSqqkWDc/s400/Pedderazine-+7.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Then they had these Nicholav Kirkwood heels and Karen Walker shades just floating around in what I think is a culture of bacterias.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09evsll_I/AAAAAAAAB3o/bxjO9c_NDpI/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187369944209528818" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09evsll_I/AAAAAAAAB3o/bxjO9c_NDpI/s400/Pedderazine-+2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>They also blended accessories into backgrounds. I love how the Dries van Noten heels and the Erickson Beamon shades just fits in so naturally with its environment. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09gfslmCI/AAAAAAAAB4A/fhqkcb3PgjY/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187369974274299938" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09gfslmCI/AAAAAAAAB4A/fhqkcb3PgjY/s400/Pedderazine-+5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I LOVE the visual effect here. Can you tell that it is made up of lots of white Marni envelop bags and Resin necklaces?<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09yPslmFI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/PeNiqONcQ9Q/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187370279216978002" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09yPslmFI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/PeNiqONcQ9Q/s400/Pedderazine-+8.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And I thought that this spiraling pair of Givenchy heels was genius!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09ffslmAI/AAAAAAAAB3w/HsJiFnhq9r8/s1600-h/Pedderazine-+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187369957094430722" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_09ffslmAI/AAAAAAAAB3w/HsJiFnhq9r8/s400/Pedderazine-+3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And lastly the play of these Marni and Jimmy Choo shoes into insect shapes is simply awesome.<br /><br />Is this Peddarazine cool or is it cool? If you've read this blog for long, you'll know that I'm not usually the one to go on about cool photoshoots etc (thats HG!), because I don't usually know how to appreciate them. But I simply LOVE LOVE LOVE this one! Don't forget to check out the rest of the collection on their <a href="http://www.onpedder.com/pedderzine.html">site</a>!<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www.onpedder.com/pedderzine.html">On Pedder</a><br /></span>

Pedderazine: Super Natural

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Bold Umbrellas

<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >A quick look back at our archives revealed that, with the exception of last year, this time each year I have an obsession with umbrellas. It must be the rain. Ironically though, as much as I harp on about cute umbrellas all the time, and despite having a very cute tiny umbrella from Accessorize, I always end up reaching for my sturdy mauve colored foldable umbrella from Walgreens (or when I am at home, whatever I can get my hands on that doesn't have a Mickey Mouse head on it). My cute Accessorize umbrella is just too delicate and cute for practical use. That is probably why I gave up writing about umbrellas last year.<br /><br />Lately though, after viewing these gorgeously artsy polariods taken by my friend E with her red umbrella, I'm back to obsessing over umbrellas again. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rBQe5VI/AAAAAAAAB2I/7w9xr5xTZL8/s1600-h/Red+Umbrella-+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187008415756379474" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rBQe5VI/AAAAAAAAB2I/7w9xr5xTZL8/s400/Red+Umbrella-+1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v1HhQe5aI/AAAAAAAAB2w/SkXZOYdrSco/s1600-h/Red+Umbrella-+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187008905382651298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v1HhQe5aI/AAAAAAAAB2w/SkXZOYdrSco/s400/Red+Umbrella-+3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v1HhQe5ZI/AAAAAAAAB2o/qjxvLDkWzA8/s1600-h/Red+Umbrella-+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187008905382651282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v1HhQe5ZI/AAAAAAAAB2o/qjxvLDkWzA8/s400/Red+Umbrella-+2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Don't you just love them? The red umbrella just "pops" in every picture and makes the picture instantly more interesting. It is the perfect accessory to an otherwise dreary rainy day. I especially LOVE the first picture of the red umbrella against the marble (at least I think its marble) building. The brightness instantly draws attention to the person, who would otherwise be lost in the photo. An artist could not have better composed this picture. (And now I sound like I'm writing an art history paper....). <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rhQe5YI/AAAAAAAAB2g/k0lDf1VRei4/s1600-h/Red+Umbrella-+Accessorize+%2B+Top+Shop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187008424346314114" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rhQe5YI/AAAAAAAAB2g/k0lDf1VRei4/s400/Red+Umbrella-+Accessorize+%2B+Top+Shop.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Since I am always on the pursuit of the perfect picture, these pictures got me back to thinking about umbrellas again. Maybe my previous theory about umbrellas and how we should all get cute small ones was a bit off. Instead, we should get BOLD ones. Like that red umbrella and this colorful stripey one (left) from Accessorize (though again, careful with issues of fragility. You know you're not going to use it if you fear the wind will blow it inside out every other minute). Something bright and bold.<br /><br />Another thing I am thinking about is long umbrellas. I've always been a practical foldable umbrella kind of girl. But </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >somehow</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >, somewhere, it got into my head that long umbrellas were cool. I have an image of myself walking down a quaint European street on a cloudy day swinging my long umbrella around on my arm looking cool and sophisticated. Naturally in my imagination, I have conveniently swept away the image of myself struggling with my all my things and finally spilling tea all over myself because one of my hand was too occupied holding an umbrella. </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >I don't know why I think long umbrellas are cool. Perhaps it is the long, thin and elongated quality of the long umbrella, which I hope will reflect upon me and make me look long, thin and elongated as well, by just carrying it around with me? Sorry, art history coming in again. </span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />This black/white long umbrella (right) from Top Shop fits my image perfectly. The simple horizontal stripes and the contrasting black/white color creates a sharp and bold vision that will work just as well as the red umbrella in terms of eye-popping-ness. Plus, there is the added advantage of being black/white and so will literally match <span style="font-style: italic;">all</span> your outfits! Wow, now I REALLY REALLY want this umbrella!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rRQe5XI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/jVUN6P8a_J0/s1600-h/Red+Umbrella-+UO+Clear+Bubble+Umbrella.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187008420051346802" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_v0rRQe5XI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/jVUN6P8a_J0/s400/Red+Umbrella-+UO+Clear+Bubble+Umbrella.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a> </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >And then there is the long clear umbrellas. I think this idea was sparked by a movie I saw, where in this scene the camera just follows a girl around in a busy city, and she's just holding this completely refreshing clear umbrella, while everyone else were holding black or some other equally somber looking umbrellas. I've been thinking about them ever since, especially this summer when I saw them selling in a local supermarket. Somehow though it just didn't seem right- and you want to make sure that it is right, because a clear umbrella go wrong can just look cheap. I finally realized why the other day. It was the shape. It was just too bland and normal.<br /><br />These bubble umbrellas (above) on the other hand, from UO, are just right. I love the deep shape and the simple stripe of color outlining it. The shape is just so ... Mary Poppin-esque (I think). So cute! Plus, this will also match all your outfits! And if you still want a bold "pop," the pink/red version is perfect.<br /><br />Now I think the question is, do I really need another umbrella? And if/when I convince myself that I do need another one, which one??<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&productId=628888&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=">Top Shop</a>, <a href="http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/19320199">Accessorize</a> and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=14240824&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=10">Urban Outfitters</a> </span>

Bold Umbrellas

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Stud Earrings

<div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">When I first got my ears pierced back in high school, I only ever wore studs. They were simple, cheap (25hkd/ 3usd for a pair) and most importantly, super easy to wear. I would have one pair on and not have to take it off for a few months at a time. Sure, my habit with earrings wasn't particularly stylish or exciting, but I didn't know about the variety of earrings out there and I was mainly concerned about keeping the skin from growing back. Then I grew up and realised that there are so many pretty and wide range of earrings out there that I stopped buying studs. At the same time, I got even lazier (as if it was possible,) and I've been wearing earrings only about once a month, again just to keep my ears pierced. I've mainly been buying long, dangly earrings and usually only wear them for nights out. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640515095218466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kMZ9Bt8DGpxm6TVCDD5PSTvEiIi02Torrar0A5PIbRfKwbrGj3ZiEzD65WYjNey9Fot9-CGEkzcwlcnCjbXq-lqkKBw8jmRy2M_JXmwb8YBOP9M_f4x-_NDYvVDBRZ5JeWZ5enHktdk/s400/Chanel+earrings.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />But recently, I bought a pair of pale green, rose studs (like the image above,) and now I'm addicted! I've never really worn colourful earrings before so that was a new thing for me. Also, wearing studs just suddenly seemed so much simplier and easier compared to dangly earrings and hoops. So now I'm on a lookout for studs. I want them simple, but not boring.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640515095218482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aGOKiPvxYf6Y9XbHvpShykz8jWNRBdYLrZWs-lR3v5qsmFw3MIJ7RbOSvPDnZS0HvTHtuNXez9nWO5FsTiB5kec2pWXnXvf6KQPXlL3SGbw4Y5P5BhphYlSX_9yuzKzXhKwGF2RpAyw/s400/FE_11675150_h_v2_pu.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The ones I want to avoid are the ones that spell out the brand name. Most of them look a bit tacky and just simply too obvious. The only ones I think are potentially cute are Chanel ones -not really sure why. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640420605937938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-krAUfCuv3AG43X1p4RTfWo5V_3fHf_uVLZLL0YTVb8Yxcq4Aq_Rv9iXBryfTppUfuxmP_gXwlACgu0JA9vglVDZrlSwXN_jh9isAU_1czFn5AR4lRcoTKUAQgzmbJrad42LDUdVFw80/s400/Giles+%26+Brother+Tiny+Wing+Studs+63.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />This pair of wing studs by Giles & Brothers is SO cool! I love them! The details to the metal make the earrings look stylish in that vintage-y way.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640412016003298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsUa6gQn1MjqXEoLeOCpBExtmiN8l8t_B4QXJNdOqYTK34nqYHRmTphgwPcXTEsLkHRoOIa4RQR47mmSpO5aWotRR_kaCYJvDqTgnKTbqvXoVt8bqVSgfToFLqK6L3xh0uV-T4sqw5-8/s400/tom+binns+Skull+Stud+Earrings+80.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I've always wanted something that had skulls on it but I never thought they were worth it. I think this pair is ok though-it's got tiny crystals in the eyes so it would look more designed and hopefully less juvenile. Yes, I know skulls are so two seasons ago but I still like them. This pair is by Tom Binns. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640420605937922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXOp6xiBgd2jTJAEokBCR6a6v-9HIu_moyfOnfzrQKkpbWNue1lbGQMub9cRfuVpwP0cHX4Sf8rd7fiSRN6ailpcnZS8-U8Q8WBwttUGaBSqEqtDCM1NrnCaZ0bjb8DU35BQt184PcyU/s400/Giles+%26+Brother+XO+Studs+63.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Even though I usually prefer things to be symmetrical, I think these are too cute to dislike. I prefer the XO pair by Giles & Brother, but the LOVE studs by Jennifer Zener are really cute too!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186640416310970610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3HZ0-71wEfKn-O8b_ruoL-0ikLlztruXRkDr28jWQAqIGejPllAEok1XnLw2RCpz5NhWAmaCI1pm5psH9RJfFzIylm6C7qXFqm1CXfk7OaIeUbEQHXkWAHdCJL7RfQfz_9EbuFc27f7E/s400/Lena+Wald+Pave+Lips+Earrings+242.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I usually think style items in the shape of lips look cheap and tacky, but I think this pair is done really well and are quite adorable! Although for 242usd, they <em>really</em> should look classier than most! Gosh, I really need to keep an eye out for any sales and discounts now!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Sure, stud earrings aren't the epitome of the earring trend (whatever it is at the moment), but they just look too charming and easy to wear to resist!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Image Credits: </span><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.shopbop.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.chanel.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.chanel.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.eluxury.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.eluxury.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.dior.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.dior.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.net-a-porter.com</span></a></div></div>

Stud Earrings

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American Apparel Reglan Pullover

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">For some odd reasons, no one seems to understand that my definition of 'effortless' is genuinely effortless and possibly lazy. I've decided that if I was going for the effortless look, I might as well actually put in little time, as opposed to spending lots of time to <em>look </em>effortless.</span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185948217906710466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHFc7kTnHBLKQF05dPq7gj7_eDeip_XLUGin9liEYZR7qo8hzPRErsP3JunszaPKleJnZQx91uRa0AXD2HR5lpNxkDfIcgm-Sx94pkDSTfu26JckG8TON7QpH_CwzsF8ENRyt0eQufhM/s400/American+Apparel+Tri-Blend+Rib+Lightweight+Raglan+Pullover.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />It's weird because my high school friends, who know me well but don't go to the same universtiy, can't imagine me going to lectures in a boring tee, jeans and sneakers. But to myself and to people who I see at school, (and even my mum who visited me for only five days last term,) I probably look like I <em>live </em>in these two American Apparel shirts. Ever since I bought them last fall, I just can't stop wearing them! All I ever do now is rotate between the two.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185948217906710450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYyQvWZ2nkCVDfHVq1PlKbhmOPzs2RoJP8VuIUfHD3Nsd3CCoDCb3smLbCPz9lVagG8pP1NN8lWxcypPhkpFS7VADqwGLd1UHWGS8nl-krg2QRmSE7rfrr-G-MX6HbT0T6k-bzuCt2-k/s400/2007_09+(32).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />OK, so admittedly, I first bought the grey shirt because I was looking for a boring and easy-to-wear shirt for school, and after seeing Mary Kate in them and realising that the shirts were actually affordable, I thought that I simply must get them. This 'look' was exactly what I was looking for, something loose and comfortable, and something that would suit bootcut and straight-leg jeans. The poor friend who I dragged into the store (and she doesn't like American Apparel because the clothes are just boring,) was not amused when I made her sit through my agonising over what colours and sizes to get. And after wearing the grey one for a few times, I was so in love with it that I went to get another one in Cranberry (colour), which looks great with pale skin.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185948217906710482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfoFIyebDOC9bFLwEOy-gzqtg5Ug1U8wFMndyFtqsO7NT4sygnUj-pOj-ullNdaYyEMJ4DbXh8wqrUlk_d0XRgkMHYI1RaAKDDjeqVg1FO6OtoHfwlGfAOsjPJctKhq2k8lzXE6jDV0A/s400/American+Apparel+Lightweight+Sheer+Rib+mauve.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Another thing I love about it is that the sleeves hang a lot below the armpit -kind of like batwing tops, so I can wear it for many times before they need to be washed, (whereas with normal tops, I have to wash them probably after wearing them two times.) A warning though: I don't know if it's because I wear the grey top more or they're just not as good quality, but the grey, tri-blend top has already got little fuzzy bits on it, and it's not like I've washed it often. Oddly enough, the cranberry one is still nice and soft. I know I shouldn't, but I'm so tempted to get another one! Maybe one in a lighter colour, like this mauve one. So tempting...</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Who else here only lives in a few shirts? Or do you prefer to really doll up everyday (like Marissa and Summer did in The OC)? I suspect most people are probably somewhere in between right?</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Image Credits: <a href="http://www.americanapparel.net/">http://www.americanapparel.net/</a> </span></p>

American Apparel Reglan Pullover

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Ruched Flats

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3OxQe5SI/AAAAAAAAB1w/1BKa0gVlVlQ/s1600-h/Ruched-+Tods.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185463116588049698" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3OxQe5SI/AAAAAAAAB1w/1BKa0gVlVlQ/s400/Ruched-+Tods.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><br />Ever since I first saw the ruched up flats over at Tods (above) many many many years ago, I've wanted a pair. Not because I thought it looked especially pretty over other flats, but simply because I thought the ruched up thing is just so cool, even though I know that it is all probably an attention grabbing gimmick, since obviously once you are wearing them no one can see the ruch anyway and they will look like normal flats. But alas, there were so many other items on my "want" list that were even cuter that I never really got around to it.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3PRQe5TI/AAAAAAAAB14/5-25M4HSuw8/s1600-h/Ruched-+Miu+Miu+%2B+Bloch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185463125177984306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3PRQe5TI/AAAAAAAAB14/5-25M4HSuw8/s400/Ruched-+Miu+Miu+%2B+Bloch.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Recently I finally got a pair of ruched flats. Not exactly the Tods one, but they're ruched and they're even cuter, like the two above from Miu Miu (left) and Botch (right). The other night I happily took it out for a test drive and OUCH they hurt! The two points at the side in the front and at the back. Being a seasoned shoe lover, I've been tortured by pretty but painful shoes enough to have tougher more blister proof feet by now, but after a day, I was walking funny in difference to the pain. They are really good quality shoes too from a brand that I've never had a problem with before! Which brings me to my question, are ruched flats in general a pain to wear or is it just mine ? And if so, WHY do people persist in producing them when really they don't create much aesthetic value unless you are not wearing them?<br /><br />Mine are patent leather, which I know makes a difference. But physically speaking, the ruch DOES add more pressure points to the feet since the feet has to stretch them out and all to keep their shape.......<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3PRQe5UI/AAAAAAAAB2A/0y9fJ24n-kw/s1600-h/Ruched-+Tory+Burch+%2B+UO.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185463125177984322" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/R_Z3PRQe5UI/AAAAAAAAB2A/0y9fJ24n-kw/s400/Ruched-+Tory+Burch+%2B+UO.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And come to think of it, why do brands like Tory Burch (left) and Urban Outfitters (right) produce flats with ruches at the back? They look cuter, but once you wear them and stretch it out, one really can't see it. Do they make the fit of the shoe better or add to the pain by adding another pressure point?<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Entry.jsp?catID=0&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446175164&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418094&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474399545537&bmUID=1207333154292">Saks</a>, <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shopbop</a> and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp">Urban Outfitters</a><br /></span>

Ruched Flats

Ever since I first saw the ruched up flats over at Tods (above) many many many years ago, I've wanted a pair. Not because I thought it l...

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The Skirt With Origami-Like Folds

<div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184513582865729330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHGBjESJJzvZOFfpayPc6DoWSP6wu5ceL4sJJIKp0Mduln-Q_0T_S9iqjty6U10WElguq8-jCgCmDebfrPSOiVNiFDKC8OJEXEowisn_4EAScWPgHa_d2vG280P-wLEHWDWB1vuqIi-E/s400/2007_09+-Marc+by+Marc+Jacobs+Tiered+hemline+dress+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />For the past two seasons, I've been really liking this kind of look: a dress with a few layers of the skirt bit below, or alternatively, a long top with that kind of skirt. (This dress is by Marc by Marc Jacobs from last season.) This look has moved from high fashion collection to street fashion recently, where most people wear multi-layered skirt/ underdress underneath a long sweater, at least in Asia anyways. </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184508343005628162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQItfuMV1eoaK8YGw9wzxLSWrPGQtJMFdHH48e8WDY73_JbvCLnKEgCbbsrAQBN7qNm4zquSeH6dSl0WKdP7I4idVmzPeRZCWwHW4hfLDam96uUyWm4yzqIYB2oiBdK_EV7qIuQiM0ao/s400/Luella+ss08+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />But ever since the Miu Miu S/S07 and Luella S/S08 show, I've been trying to find a mini-skirt with those gorgeous, origami-like folds. I LOVE them! They look so artistic and high-fashion-like, yet still so simple and wearable. For some odd reasons, even though I remember Miu Miu's S/S07 show starting my hunt for this kind of skirts, I can't find a picture of it so here are the Luella ones. I especially love that Batman-inspired look! See how the black miniskirt adds serious style to the outfit? Seriously, those folds are so cute!</span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184508343005628178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMSn4pVP19rquBvS7BPKEQINCY46wcmDGCaq9zMwvmeV2rvta722WLPOZmwKFP3L-3-uHGeJcQWJqSpVNK9ItQ_rn6RxHJmdcYGnXe4av8dXVwruibutzmTNPsuTWgCxx7h9mO23qcFw/s400/Marc+Jacobs+fw07.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Marc Jacobs F/W07 collection also had something similar -a simple, easy-to-wear shift dress with pretty, colourful fold details beneath. </span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The other day, I was wondering around a Korean shop, which seems to specialise in imitating high fashion clothes, but with a cute, casual twist. Imagine how happy I was when I found this:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184508351595562786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqD6_E8kX3az8WxmPuDBD2Nf4k_Os1K8cailTPV0C2oER5jc-cKceYGS54Ha0XhUfZNvYPpKO9qvsuWD61Op55cw6AK2deCUPwg3SM0fO990Sq-hXZHDSWOWlS0Rm8us65eluEKOBkc3M/s400/DSC00522.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sorry about the poor quality photo -it looked worse with flash, but you get the idea. The upper part is basically dark grey/ almost black, and the folds are two different shades of purple. They had another version in beige and yellow, which I thought was more special but not as easy to wear. I loved it so much I just wore it straight to dinner. Luckily, I was wearing a cute black silk top and red kitten heels for dinner anyways, so they matched perfectly.</span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Like it or not? Thoughts? </span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Image Credits: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">http://www.vogue.co.uk/</a>, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">http://www.net-a-porter.com/</a> </span></div></div>

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S/S08 Trend: Seeing the Stars

<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">O</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ne of the most copied (and the easiest to imitate) trend this season so far is the star print. It's everywhere. It's in all the highstreet stores I've been to or checked out online. And I'm really starting to dislike it. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324750333593170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2WXJ4Xs5wLHlLL4lPyPwwBa9rlLiaE2Ol9wakqR18JaP8wB2U6IBfuaeN6_tL_RYHKqu8UNzGWqbQIZdjKsG7Byp-ILFtIQ5112VHHCwXJ8C6EW-VXARnz-FBtqJzdwZ4X0yHVwHimE/s400/YSL+SS08+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Let's start from the beginning, the star prints were most prominently featured in the S/S08 collections of <strong>YSL</strong> in the form of big starry prints and costume jewelry. The plastic star earrings were sold out when I went to a YSL store a few days ago in Hong Kong. As for the plastic star necklace, the first time my friends and I saw the price online, we were absolutely flabbergasted! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184325098225944274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YYW5tU4KUirnsT8ErSd2cnkOv7BmzA_ZTowFxYWwymzJi7Cp3cA5Io61XL9B42xAj_-HtaOaG57_hIovcGlzLTBrx86uQ8-Y077Cz_b9jRE0J0E8RuxUFRzR2woEVxruuqaPLIYNChc/s400/Chanel+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The other prominent star supporter was <strong>Chanel</strong>, in the form of little white stars with a navy blue backdrop. Some fashion magazines have included it as an example of the stars trend, while others have claimed it to be part of the 'American' colours trend (-I guess because of the stars part of the US flag.)</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184325102520911586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizO3k3SQlB3cCVBaPWspHOQqugynMBogdz0zsNjyWuqEP0Q8BtCmZCjxvWVChgyH_Oq5iu6cHty6lqcfTdF9y0ntEkZWEWyGO_9AuNCsYwiql15R9EbN9A-TVyF9oJsL-8hdChDuNVKHM/s400/kate-moss-34th-birthday-party-09.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Kate Moss, ever the trend leader already started wearing it last year.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">No matter where the trend started, the Chanel version has definitely spread. I don't want to be mean, but I think that one should be very careful when buying star printed items because it's <em>so </em>easy for these items to look cheap. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184325098225944258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPechS0kuRJJRDET-ihopDP00Wy-g1bIv3AO6sfIgRlZr4zub5yTZFy5kUHGLHbuFcZ0RoJFf02lGcnawQpQzFtKZ0uos_86Wpd5FRWpg9WeBt4VcZsk-w5WJZpzyG6r505OiC-5r-YFE/s400/Stars+-ASOS+PETITE+Star+Print+Dress+30.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These two are what I think are the best examples of how the star printed items can look cheap. The dress on the left (by <strong>ASOS</strong>) just looks sort of skanky, and the skirt on the right (by <strong>Top Shop</strong>) looks so cheap and childish looking that I wonder who above the age of 14 would buy it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324767513462386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOw7_Rfax30mS9fTBV5150twCoL0_mAfRfehjM8WKdLtdx5xYJ-0nDaEX-g4uPhADfmheWE6Bh3GvunKcdtfNnjtWe_HxX0gpIqeWDCue52n7bs17z0mBXHyvDRPytn0rU_NfIWz5pWt8/s400/Stars+-Oasis+Star+print+dress+50.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />As for this Oasis dress, doesn't it look too mature to you? Or maybe they were just aiming for an older audience. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324767513462402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMhJddtk5ngUAF75xBqZhmjjwo4jb66tZVr2pxsSPeMox6gbFtBA0SJiqVAkOoRmti9qMhUOgoHDnOVI0KejVKoHteFSFIq4GSVXjBrDLw7kKYcBDv8D82t1i6fzrdDRYSaSVd7G8PxU/s400/Stars+-FCUK+Starry+Jersey+Top+25.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These two items are both by <strong>French Connection</strong>. I really dislike the top -it just looks cheap and very tight-fitted. But strangely, I think the dress version is kind of cute. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324995146729122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEraWfFx2EOIh7UZFdu8V_XcQJPq7-VpChMwgNL-iL386BQCrdjdjSTqiLty4ZWQ_77nEV6dO4J7eRmbZwDQ88eTRxGpSO1HiRHJuApGSqffCAiCdyjqFrhLz66d_N3TE-SIpGNED5qL0/s400/Stars+-ASOS+Star+Print+Tie+Neck+Blouse+25.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I do think the star prints can look nice on certain items. Take these tops for instance, maybe it's because of the material or elegant designs, but these top look really pretty. I especially like the white one (left) by <strong>ASOS</strong> -imagine it as part of a work outfit! The top on the right is by <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Shop</strong>. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184325003736663730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRHvoTqRzTlIqAxaIVjs4vz62cypwTC6utyP9-JCXzjQxNHv3rJZxbBYmg-JK1ywMXo1K260NeO5HXHcsBn0jXG0MivMKBOAJV5Q5-KUC-TN4L56rkUI5au7ktZVPwMo98z2fQCEN81k/s400/Stars+-ASOS+Star+Print+Tea+Dress+38+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />And check out this dress by <strong>ASOS</strong>. I'm still not sure what to think of it: On one hand, I think it's styled and modelled really coolly in the picture. On the other hand, I can't imagine actually wearing a complete outfit that is all star-printed. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324990851761810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95kvQb8wrWQx06wgaKdmuTVlcD1dsW5Aa2mfVcGZHA1yc6fW4b5zZy0SqYDbjs2558hFFHp2CX-zw8MZPlZ8QUCF2Rhw5_nQC68NSYawqoY9HbZvugzOnsd_xIaxdSQ1Tyjd7zaBfphI/s400/Stars+-Emilio+Pucci+Falling+Star+dress+1315.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />For something more fun than the white and navy blue star prints, <strong>Emilio Pucci</strong> has a few pieces of colourful star printed items. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324758923527778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCpOpZuLVfBeZgBwr-ig_yo9Cf3X1t1rfL_n2vXxyigQkhLfVUsYLa08QxjCgbQRLqT-W0lqy3iv2s9qGw-8jafRzX5XD4jXIZpRwLdqLEgoNS1Ct8T8x5DG1_c55ZGlNBXg0V4H00vw/s400/Stars+-Top+Shop+Star+Tee+14.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />In sync with the star trend, <strong>Top Shop</strong> has this very basic pink T-shirt. I imagine it would look cool on a teenager doing the whole rock chick/ skater girl look (-yes, perhaps I watch too much TV and read too much high school fiction.)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">I'm just not a fan of the star-prints, I guess. It's such a slippery slope that I haven't been brave enough to buy anything star-printed yet. Has anyone bought something star-printed yet? How are you liking this trend?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Image Credits: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">www.vogue.co.uk</a>, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/">www.topshop.com</a>, <a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a>, <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">www.net-a-porter.com</a>, <a href="http://www.fcuk.com/">www.fcuk.com</a>, <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/">www.oasis-stores.com</a> </span></div></div>

S/S08 Trend: Seeing the Stars

O ne of the most copied (and the easiest to imitate) trend this season so far is the star print. It's everywhere. It's in all the hi...

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