Sunday, November 30, 2008

Luella gagnante des British Fashion Awards



La jeune créatrice Anglaise Luella Bartley vient d'être élue designer de l'année lors des derniers British Fashion Awards. Elle succède ainsi à Christopher Bailey (directeur artistique de Burberry) qui recevait ce prix en 2007.

Diplômée du Central Saint Martin School, comme tout bon créateur anglais qui se respecte, cette jeune femme de 34 ans (ancienne journaliste de mode pour le Vogue britanique et le magazine Dazed & Confused) a un talent stylistique évident, sachant habilement fusionner les genres afin d'obtenir des créations cosmopolites et contemporaines .
Elle affectionne tout particulièrement les tissus fleuris, le liberty étant son imprimé de prédilection, imprimé qui sous le règne du "flower power" l'a très vite propulsée nouvelle coqueluche de la mode anglaise et de nombreuses stars ( Amy Winehouse, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller, Mischa Barton and Chloe Sevigny etc...) .
Les volants font aussi partie intégrante de ses collections, sages ou théâtrales, ils ornent ses créations donnant une légèreté féminine irrésistible.


La femme Luella est odacieuse, bucolique, on la croirait sortie directement d'une bande dessinée.

J'avoue que la collection de cet hiver m'a laissé perplexe, préférant sa collection précédente, certaines pièces restent tout de même intéressantes si on laisse de côté le total look "cruella".




Pour l'été prochain elle nous offre des silhouettes aux tons très vitaminées, volants et imprimés fleuris sont toujours de mises, un petit côté arlésien pour un look de bourgeoise très déjantée !!


Elegant or Prom?

My mom recently came back from a wedding in Sydney and she got me a dress. On the phone she made it sound really fabulous, "it is a evening dress in a pale sea green color, that goes just below your knees with a matching shawl/scarf. Everyone, even your dad, thinks it is very elegant and gorgeous!" It never occurred to me that I'd want a pale green dress, but seeing as it IS Christmas, maybe it'll be just the thing for a Christmas party!
When I first laid eyes on it, my first reaction was PROM DRESS. The whole pastel color and the jewels at the bodice, with the length ....you got to admit, it's a bit prom like. If not prom like, then at least bridesmaid like. Or just... kind of old (esp with the matching shawl). Don't get me wrong. I love my mom for remembering me on her holiday and buying be stuff out of the blue. I DO know how lucky I am and I do appreciate the gesture. And as much as I am complaining now, I will probably end up wearing it. This is just not something I'd pick on my own... I'd probably pick something more vibrant with funkier jewels, more modern. As an economist, I'm always thinking about opportunity cost.

Having stared at it for quite some time now though, I'm starting to come around to it a bit. The pale sea green color and simple bodice design can be considered as goddess-like and elegant. And while it is not modern, I guess it is classic. I can't go too wrong in a classic dress, right?

Are You Men Fashion Victim?

I still remember what Karin Eldor, fellow fashion correspondent at AskMen.com defined fashion victim "someone who takes all the trends of a given time and ends up looking like a store mannequie; or to put it in simple word, absurd".

So here are some quick tips on how to avoid being the victim.

You to Define Yourself
Wear what you think looks nice on you, not what others dictate is trendy. You should always feel comfortable with what you're wearing, so stick to items that suit your personality and regular style, all while keeping the occasion and setting in mind.


More Do Not Mean Good
Don't overdo it. Even if your body type does lend itself to wearing trendy garments from head to toe, it's not a look you want to adopt. Buy several fashionable items every season, and mix and match them with the basics in your wardrobe. It's a smart and cost effective way to look your best every day.

Don't Buy Because of Brand
Try to avoid referring to your clothes by their designer label. By dissociating the item from its manufacturer, you will condition yourself to look at the item itself rather than by swayed by a brand name.



So remember next time, before you decide to purchase a new item, ask yourself if you are buying it because it's "in style" or because it genuinely suits you.

Watch Out for Zoolander Effect
Don't suck in your cheeks to look chiseled and never wear your sunglasses on raining day or no sun, or going for clubbing at night.


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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 11/29

Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving weekend and got some great bargains yesterday! With the official start of the holiday season, the markets are also looking a bit brighter. Kind of.

On Monday, Citigroup was bailed out from its recent troubles, with a $20 billion capital injection from TARP in exchange for preferred shares and a government agreement to guarantee over $300 billion of their troubled assets. The shares went from $3.77 last Friday (as I remember, but could be a bit off) to $8.29 yesterday. It would've been an easy way to double your money quick! Citi was simply too big and international to be allowed to fail.

On Tuesday, the latest economic data were released, citing a 0.5% decline in GDP from July-September, more than the 0.3% announced a month ago. Home prices also dropped a whooping 17.4% from a year ago, a record decline. Along with this bad economic data however, the Fed also announced a new $800 billion program to support asset-backed securities including consumer loans and mortgage-backed securities:
  • $100 billion to buy up debt issued by government-sponsored mortgage enterprises Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks
  • $500 billion to buy up mortgage securities backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae
  • $200 billion facility to support consumer finance, including student, auto, and credit card loans and loans backed by the federal Small Business Administration
Designed as a life line for consumers, it is supposed to help consumers get home, car and credit card loans easier. I haven't figured out all the implications of this program is. I am still astounded by the sudden $800 billion splurge. Last time they announced a splurged $700 billion, there were long congress hearings and deliberations for at least a week. Where was the hearing and deliberation here (or have I just been unaware of the politics?)? Regardless, this has run the financial crisis tab to $7.36 trillion- double what was spent on WW2 adjusted for inflation!

Overseas, the latest headline to up the pirate fiasco last week (not that it has gone away), is the terrorist attack in Mumbai, India. I thought that Mumbai and Delhi were pretty civilized and safe these days with their strong economic growth and development. That is why I was so shocked to hear that the city was attacked by terrorists who randomly shot at people on the streets and hijacked 2 of the most luxurious hotels there, the Taj Mahal and the Oberoi, and a Jewish center, taking and killing many hostages! The latest death toll as of Saturday evening was at least 183. The terrorists, were well trained and in their 20s. They arrived in Mumbai by boat and the whole thing appeared to be very well planned. They suspect that the gunmen are from Pakistan and that this may have something to do with the dispute in Kashmir.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Pencil or Skinny Jeans

This explanation is more for the men than it is for the women because the skinny jeans style is coming into fashion, so it is creating some confusion for those not in the know.

Skinny jeans, the style, are a cut of jeans like saying bell-bottoms, straight leg, or relaxed. The skinny jeans style is pencil leg where the jean from top to foot hugs your leg. To look good in this style of jean, you really do need to be skinny. Although some argue that the skinny jeans style is like denim leggings.



















Man Fashion: Designer Bags for Fall/Winter 2008

Winter season means restrained elegance. Long gone will be those bright, flamboyant colours and wild prints. In place will be smart checks, rich textures of leather, tweed and wool. I think our taste somehow changed as new season kicks in. Do you agree? McQueen Check Wool Travel Holdall So here is one lovely bag to lust over for this coming season. A beautiful check wool and leather holdall that embodies what winter weather is all about. Elegant, somber, nice mix of heavy check wool fabric and rich tan leather. Accented with decadent gold buckles against greys, browns and in a classic shape, all contributing to make this bag a wonderful winter travel companion. Comes with a shoulder strap for ease of carrying as well. This bag will go well with those thick winter coats and wool pants that keeps you snugly warm. Paul Smith Brown Soft Briefcase With Green Leather Trim and Detachable Shoulder Strap I have always been fascinated with laptop bags. I am constantly on the lookout for a stylish, chic soft briefcase type bag that doubles as a laptop carrier and yet can function as a day bag for holiday sightseeing. Something that works through night and day and be complimentary to a lot of looks is important in my criteria. Now Paul Smith Brown Soft Briefcase With Green Leather Trim just fit in the bill. The green color leather trim adds a dash of color but the deep shade of the green somehow does not make the bag too casual. It is elegant, classic and yet modern and playful. The external flap pocket with inverted studded strap opening look stylish, and is easily for retrieval of commonly used items and perfect for passports and flight tickets.


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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Happy Turkey Day

While you wait for Thanksgiving dinner, here is something to oogle over.....Happy Turkey day everyone!

Image Source: Net a Porter

Man Haircare: Looking for New Hair Care Products

This is the first of the kind in history, combine both Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Gillette expertise in men grooming and haircare. Gillette invites you to take charge of your hair with Gillette Hair Care, a new line of high-performance shampoos and a conditioner designed specifically for men. Featuring charged cleansers that bond to dirt and oil, new Gillette hair care combines Gillette's male grooming expertise with P&G's technology to deliver our best-in-class grooming products for men.

Gillette Hair Care offers six shampoo varieties and one conditioner designed to meet every man’s hair care needs:

  • Deep Cleaning Shampoo: Formulated with a penetrating lather for a powerful clean you can feel all day.
  • Clean + Refreshing Shampoo: Leaves you feeling clean and refreshed by combining Gillette’s charged cleaning system with mint extracts.
  • Daily Balance Shampoo: Provides an optimal clean for normal hair by including a balanced rinsing agent designed for daily use.
Source: Gillette.com
  • Clean + Thick Shampoo: Leaves hair looking rich and full by combining a thickening complex with Gillette’s charged cleaning system.
  • Clean + Conditioning 2-in-1: Combines a rich lather of Gillette’s charged cleaning system with a lightweight conditioning formula for hair that feels great in one simple step.
  • Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: Reduces irritation associated with dandruff using a charged cleaning system and ZPT technology.
  • Hydrating Conditioner: Features moisture lock conditioners for manageability without weighing down hair.

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Item#: B008
Measurement: 1.2cm*102cm
Material: Complex Leather
Colour Available: White/Purple/Gold/Black/Yellow/Silver
Price: S$ 15 S$12


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Measurement: 1.2cm*100cm
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Material: Leather
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008





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Measurement: 1.5cm*95cm
Material: Complex Leather
Colour Available: Black/Cyan/Yellow
Price: S$ 13




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Measurement: 2cm*105cm
Material: Complex Leather
Colour Available: White/Black/Red/Purple/Beige/Silver
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Measurement: 3.5cm*105cm
Material: Complex Leather
Colour Available: Black/Brown/Silver/White/Gold
Price: S$ 15


Thom Browne Star du GQ


Quand un magazine américain comme GQ, si pointu en matière de mode masculine nous livre son meilleur designer de l'année, on a de quoi rester perplexe . Thom Browne, le créateur qui dérange , bousculant tous les dress-code classiques, se jouant des conventions, prônant des silhouettes slims à outrance, des vestes très ou trop étoites, des pantalons très ou trop courts...une allure très 60's mais entièrement révisée.


L'homme Thom Browne, me fais penser à un acteur qui évoluerait dans un univers à la Tim Burton .





L'homme Thom Browne est unique, et c'est sans doute pour cette raison que le GQ magazine l'encense, porter du Thom Browne c'est revendiquer sa différence, arborer un style unique et reconnaissable entre tous et à plus de 3000 euros un costume, on joue la carte de l'originalité et du luxe du même coup.

Personnellement, j'adhère à l'originalité, elle n'a pas de prix, mais quand l'originalité frôle le parfum de scandale, cela s'apparente d'avantage au ridicule, qui en matière de mode se nomme fashion-victim corrobé d'un fashion faux pas.




Je m'emporte...tout n'est pas si mauvais chez cet ancien collaborateur de Ralph Lauren, je salue son côté visionnaire de la mode masculine, certaines de ses silhouettes ont leurs charmes.




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