PRADA + MIU MIU FALL/WINTER 2009 Lookbook
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Took some quick shots of the PRADA and miu miu lookbooks I got from my recent visit to the local boutiques with the BFF. These shots were originally for my homeboi, Aaron, whom sadly doesn’t have miu miu in his country. It’s alright bb, you can sleep blissfully at night knowing that I’ll send you the lookbooks via airmail for every season for as long as I remain in Singapore lol.
I love Miuccia Prada so much I’m just willing to call her my second mother, how fabulous would it be to have a closet full of PRADA and miu miu? Make no mistake though, I’m usually much tougher on my fave high fashion labels and PRADA F/W 2009 was a complete disaster omg. I remember wincing at almost every look presented, those chunky and very loose thigh-high boots which were completely unflattering and suitable only for the fish market. Well whatever, that was so last season - Miuccia has since reclaimed herself with the new S/S 2010 collection so I shall be nice and purge the F/W 2009 collection out of my memory.
Surprisingly the lookbook was very well done lol, they actually made a shit collection seem presentable? That is a mark of some extraordinary art direction! It’s contemporary with influences from graphic design, mmm design eye candy makes me happy any day.
miumiu’s lookbook is more traditional with the usual runway shots. The collection was so much better than PRADA’s so it was apt that they showed more runway shots, they had backstage shots as well which is always cool in my books; the whole notion of “behind-the-scenes” is more fascinating anyway, just look at the last photo with the pretty shoe porn! Stunning.
Ok I’m tired of all the fashion drama, a beauty entry is coming up next on tea noir! ;D
Til next time~
Tags: fashion: miu miu, fashion: PRADA
LANVIN SPRING/SUMMER 2010
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If my wardrobe was based solely on one high-fashion label, I would pick LANVIN anyday. This is the best S/S 2010 collection EVERRRR. Let’s talk some fast fashion: My top 3 fave. collections: 1) LANVIN 2) PRADA 3) CHANEL. The WTF-IS-GOING-ON collection goes to Louis Vuitton. Marc Jacobs, please WAKE UP and understand that you’re designing for a luxury brand not a bunch of HARAJUKU GERLZ.
Til next time~
img credit: style.com
Tags: fashion: CHANEL, fashion: LANVIN, fashion: PRADA
I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST.
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If you’re following me on twitter, you would probably know that about 2 weeks ago, I was tweeting about going dirt broke because I bought something ridiculously expensive and that I prolly had to eat soba for the rest of my life.
I didn’t tell anyone what I bought (save for my BFFs) and purposely kept it a secret because I didn’t exactly “purchase” it myself and I didn’t want to jinx anything because I didn’t receive it until yesterday.
OH YES I DID!
Tags: fashion: accessories, fashion: PRADA, shopping
The tailored blazer and a rant about money
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Wow have I been MIA or what *nervous laughter* I have a really bad problem - I am just terrible with money. I think it would be an amusing hobby for you guys to just sit back and watch how I spend my okane (tis the japanese word for money) Let’s break down my shopping addiction in simple point form so you can fully understand how much of a savvy obsessed shopper I can be am.
♥ Every morning when I reach work, I check my emails like a good, responsible employee…but as Gmail loads, I’m busy looking at another tab which has Forever21.com loaded (MY GOD AREN’T TABS THE GREATEST INVENTION AFTER MOZILLA FIREFOX?!) F21 updates their website daily every morning (about 8:20am Singapore time) and as much as I feel that pretty much 60% of their stuff are trashy, the rest are good if you want to get some basics for layering or one-off pieces.
♥ SHOES, duh. I have no qualms spending a maximum of $150 on a pair of shoes I really really like. Whenever I see a pair I die over and while most girls would just take a step back and take some time to think “Hrm, would I wear this?” “Is the heel too high?” “Is it practical?” “Do I have clothes in my closet I can actually pair the shoes with?” “Do I have something similar already?” - well you can shove it, honey because I’m already at the counter paying for the shoes.
♥ Zara and Mango sales are bad for the wallet. Srsly. Most months I can *somewhat* manage my finances and some months I’m just dead broke. Those months I’m short of cash? You can trust that a Mango or Zara sale happened sometime in those months. Anyway, side tracking here - HOW CRAPPY WAS THE MANGO SALE LAST SEASON OMG?! The clothes were uninspired, dull and just gross (well, luckily for my wallet there was nothing much to buy lol).
♥ Ion Orchard. This shopping mall opened less than a month ago and already I am proclaiming it my favourite mall in Singapore. It’s just…beautiful. I love the architecture, the range of shops (from Louis Vuitton, miu miu to high street brands like New Look, Topshop etc) Obviously Topshop isn’t something new here but the clothes in their store in Ion seem to look better and their racks are more organised somehow? It could be just a placebo effect but whatever, I love it.
I actually bought a blazer from Topshop a week ago because one day I woke up and randomly decided to buy one more blazer to add to my teeny tiny collection. Ok no, I lied. I was just walking into Topshop at Ion Orchard and omg they had so many pretty blazers on display! I eventually fell in love with this peachy nude blazer, such an unconventional color I know raitttt - which was tailored pretty well for Topshop standards and it was slightly nipped at the waist so OK MUST HAVE, PEOPLE, MUST HAVE.
Blazers are actually versatile pieces any girl (or guy) should have. Wear the slouchiest outfit you can manage, throw in a beautifully tailored blazer (if you have the money, I would suggest getting one from Yves Saint Laurent but if you’re poor like me - Topshop & Zara aren’t bad) and you have casual chic going on bb.
Nippon Vogue actually had a feature on the tailored blazer in the issue last month which I thought was nicely done, so here they are!
And since the images are huge ass, I’ve magicked up a read more link out of some wool and yarn so your bandwidth won’t die on me ^_^
Tags: Fashion, fashion: topshop, life, nippon vogue
There’s no better spam than CHANEL spam.
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Just some 20 odd screenshots I took of my favourite scenes (which is pretty much er, every scene lol) in the new CHANEL no 5 ad featuring the parisian beauty Audrey Tautou who reunites with her Amélie director, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, for this new campaign. A simple storyline made captivating by lovely saturated colors (which is what Jean-Pierre Jeunet is famous for), stunning film locations in Paris and Istanbul and a bit of CHANEL magic. You can watch the entire ad here.
I spent my whole lunch hour painstakingly hitting the pause button to screencap the commercial, if you would like bigger versions of the screenshots or would like to use them in your blog etc, I would really appreciate it if you dropped me a comment. Thank you ;D
Tags: actress: audrey tautou, Fashion, fashion: CHANEL, tv: commercials
Her Eyes.
Posted by ilyana | Filed under Fashion, Make-Up & Beauty
Model Jessica Stam at Anna Wintour’s annual costume met ball. Her face looked fresh and her eyes…so striking. Now all I wished was that she wore a different dress because dayumm, that Rodarte dress is not flattering at all (thus I had to crop that crap out of the photo above - can’t let you guys see the shimmery peach wrapping paper monstrosity of it)
Stam has probably been one of my favourite models since forever (Aaron hates her - shut up, you) I don’t know- she’s just quite ethereal, her eyes are just one of her best features - that pale cerulean shade is just not from this earth.
Tags: inspiration: beauty, models: jessica stam
Oh daria.
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It’s funny- I’ve been reading up a lot on the May issue of Vogue Paris and have been wanting to get my hands on a copy pretty much because of these beautiful beauty shots of model Daria Werbowy. I waited almost impatiently for the day to end so I could run over to my favourite book store to get a copy but the only copies of Vogue Paris the store had were the April issue (with Scarlett Jo) on the cover. Dejected but not wanting to leave without buying anything, I bought the issue.
I hate how I have to wait a whole month for an upcoming issue - what is the point of that? When you finally get the issue, it’s already outdated.
Tags: life, model: daria werbowy, vogue paris
My weekend from A-Z
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I’ve been looking through the scans of the new mag publication, LOVE. Too bad it’s not sold here (yet, i hope.)
Naomi was telling me how awesome SKINS was and how much I needed this character named “Sid” on the show in my life; I was bored and watched the pilot episode on a whim. I love how everyone on the show is just crazy, selfish, deluded and everything just seems to be connected somehow. I’ve just about completed season 1 and baby, it’s a wild world out there.
And I’m finally done rewatching season 1 - 6 of Sex and The City & the movie as well. Feels just as fabulous as though I’ve never watched them before! That’s genuine television gold right there. I’m psyched they’re filming another movie for the series!
I did some *major* online shopping on Saturday since ASOS.com was having a 75% sale, got a miu miu inspired brocade skirt and a crazy poofy dress - pictures when they arrive!
Tags: Fashion, fashion: ASOS.com, fashion: miu miu, online shopping, tv: sex and the city, tv: skins
Next up on my American Apparel hitlist.
Posted by ilyana | Filed under Fashion, Food & Nosh
Sheer Jersey Shirred Knee-Length Full Skirt in Forest please. Sorry I’ve not blogged in a week! Time just flies and commits suicide. I discovered something new in the chocolate aisle at the supermarket today, Kinder Bueno White! It’s the best thing that could ever happen to my top chocolate treat - a white chocolate makeover.
Tags: fashion: american apparel, food: chocolate
Just CHANEL.
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Carine dedicated a whole issue of Vogue Paris to CHANEL and according to my fashion bitch, Aaron, it is an absolute godsend. Argh I hope it’s not sold out at Kinokuniya.
img credit: tfs
Tags: Fashion, fashion inspiration: carine roitfeld, vogue paris
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