Suspenders and Braces

Because nothing says androgynous better than a good pair of braces/suspenders.

Just having a rough time finding one though. I remember seeing a pair connected to either a skirt or a pair trousers at Topshop and Forever21 but of course they're all gone now.

Dolce & Gabbana

You can wear them with crochet translucent pants.

Max Mara

Or with high-waisted mummy skirts.

MiuMiu

Or with tight-butt mini skirts.

Bowie

Or with a waisted black straight cut.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Or with satin billowy pants. My favourite.

I tried auctions but all I got were spongebob/mickey mouse. Cute, except they're for children. I'll continue searching then.

I want to go to a thrift store. Maybe I can find a suspenders some dead guy just donated.

Australian Fashion Week '06

I have the perception that Australians are laid-back people, so I assume that they own simplistic incomplex outfits that are easily put together. I'm not that off the mark if we'd take a look at the

What I like really would be that their clothes are made for all-year sunny weather. So what you see on the runway, can be copied exactly without the subtraction of a certain article of clothing and whatnots. The convenience is nice for a change.

I'm not totally off the mark it seems. Their runway shows shows some easily put together ensembles. Here are some of my favourites.

Camilla And Marc
A foolproof shirtdress made for summer.

Akira

I've been looking for a similar floaty chiffon dress. Love the footwear. I shall try my best to attempt it because I do not like socks.

Alannah Hill

A little too much green for me but the shade is flattering. I like the bow too.

Gorman

Cute, never thought gingham would match cartoony.

Aurelio Costarella

Pretty Greek goddess.

Kirrily Johnson

Ravishing. Colour combo, electric blue waist belt, deep pockets at the side, subtle bubbling of the skirt. I love it in all its mere 3-piece glory.

The best label so far would have to be Caravana because of their whimsical vintage designs.

Tommy Hilfiger SS06

I was browsing through Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 06 Ready-to-Wear runway and usually I don't take notice of the Men's collection, but this time my eyes were wide open.

I love their simple enough pieces that allows for endless chic mix-and-matching.

Indulge.

The utilisation of hot pink for the nautical trend that actually works better than the standard navy blue.

How about a little scottish plaid then? And the bit of briefs showing through, nice touch. I secretly think that a bit of label showing is cool.

Do it like Seth Cohen from The OC and pull off casual preppy.

Or follow Ashton Kutcher's lead and layer a smart blazer over a slack hoodie.

Tommy Hilfiger

This, ladies and gentlemen, is why a model is a model. Only he can pull off so much pastel pink.

These are other masculine looks on a woman that I couldn't let go of.

Yahoo!SG auctions - Cheap finds

I was doing some good 'ol online window shopping at Yahoo auctions and deciding to celebrate my being a full-fledged cheapskate, began to look for great buys below $5.

First was the dresses. Who knew there were many dresses going for a DOLLAR? phwoar. They weren't lookers, I'll admit. But they can be awesome basic pieces for layering and crazy accessorizing. A belt here, a skirt over, a nice jacket, a shirt underneath, scarves here and there, brooches, possibilities are endless. Here's a few.

GS D12 - Casual Khaki Spag Dress
Creamy Yellow Dress
Schoolgirl Dress
BNWOT Rock Star grunge chick mini dress

Then there were those that were just crazy.

A black blazer starts bidding at a dollar
Green Corduroy Overalls
Freaky bug necklace
Madonna-like body suit!!! Now that's really crazy!

Nothing like a good auction, eh?

Graphic Tee-Shirts

Yesterday when I went shopping top on my priority list is... A GOOD TSHIRT. Because I realise I don't have one and EVERYONE no matter what your style is needs a good tshirt.

It's the basic for the glam wardrobe but very helpful, useful, and comfortable. Dress them up - blazer and heels, or dress them down - over denim with braces for those lazy days where you still want to look... statemental [is that even a word? well it should in any case.].

As I was saying, I was looking for a good t-shirt and I saw a couple I like. I didn't get any because I wanted to look some more. And because I also spent my tshirt money on something which is not a tshirt. Hee.

Anyway, tshirts! My first stop was Mango. I don't usually like tshirts from Mango because most of the time they're... just... not nice/flattering. Plus the fact that you know somebody else on the exact same streets that you're walking on has the same shirt [IT girl shirt, anyone].

But this particular shirt is very very, here it comes, CUTE.

It's a PANDA, playing a GUITAR, with the words "Music is my FRIEND" splashed across the chest. Classic. Heh.

But, of course, what I covet would be very pricey tshirts by Junk Food. I love their perfectly vintage-on-purpose shirts.





Last time I checked I wanted a particular 'The Beatles' shirt that had this design...



But then I saw this.

A pink Blondie tshirt! I love Blondie! I can already imagine myself in it singing "one way or another i'm gonna getcha, i'm gonna getcha getcha getcha..." over and over again annoying the crap out of everyone!

Saw this from BlueCanyonCo.com but I shall go back to Queen's Couture at The Heeren to check if they stock this first.

A more affordable alternative can be found in Forever21.

I don't know how to print screen on my laptop so I took ugly photos with my camera phone.

They have better graphic tees though.

The shirts really do look better on their website.

I'm too tired now. Browse these other worthy tshirt sites yourself.

Other tshirt sites: Threadless, 80tees.com, KarmaLoop, HotTopic.

Or you can go to ebay or yahoo auctions. I once saw a way cool darn cheap Pat Benatar tour Tshirt that I stupidly let slip.

Topshop

I went for my long-awaited shopping trip yesterday and stepped into Topshop after the longest time ever. And I must say I am very impressed and excited with their shoe collection.

I didn't have a lot of photos because number 1) I was using my phone's camera and standing still with a phone stiff in the hands is not very glamourous, 2) I'm always afraid some burly security guard is going to come up to me yelling, "Oi no pictures! I will sue!" Can I take photos of shop items on display? I guess I'll find out in the later course of my Law module then :).

Awesome polka-dot slingbacks. The red one is especially darling while the navy blue one is a nice twist for the whole sailor stripe theme.

Cute! Solid coloured platform wedges! I've never seen anything like this before. Strikingly simple, I like.

I would get the green one.

I most definitely am going to get these. Yellow ballet canvas sneakers because they're i-miss-uniforms adorable and because they're affordable at only S$39.

There was also this nice pair of gladiator flats and if I could remember vaguely bright orange high-heeled pumps.

Topshop's shoe collection weren't the only thing that thrilled me though, they have a lot delicious dresses as well. Check out their store front.

Yes, I am well aware that you can barely see the dress designs but it was night already and it is only at this angle that the light can be captured *coughexcusescough*.

My favourite dress of the lot. Satin kimono design with the perfect cut, length, and ooh, imagine what my boobs would look like. *drools*

The other dresses that I liked would be the alluring flaming red one and the cheery cherry-printed perfect for that perfect Saturday picnic, heh.

Home Steam Facial

I feel so fresh because I've just done a DIY Home Steam Facial! Hence the title. After pestering my mom to bring me to a facial she told me try it out first at home because the procedure's more or less the same.

So guided by my mother's home facial wisdom I attempted it.

1) Cleanse. Wash it with your normal brand of facial cleanser to prepare the face for the facial.

2) Exfoliate. Exfoliate the face to remove further superficial impurities. Usually I would spend a good 5 minutes exfoliating while massaging but because I'm afraid I'll tenderize the face I did a quick exfoliate.

3) Steam. Pour hot water into a bowl. Just a bit will do, don't have to fill the bowl to the brim. Lower the face at a suitable level that doesn't scorch the face, duh. Use a towel to 'tent' over the face so that the steam won't escape and go right to the face. Close the eyes, relax, take deep breaths. Stay there for about 5 minutes, or when the nose feels clogged from water vapour.

Before you lift your head up I suggest you lick your lips a bit. Sexy lusciousness no lip product has ever achieved, I promise.

4) Extract. My mother says you can squeeze your pimples out or extract blackheads now that your pores are wide open. I skipped this step completely because I'm too afraid of damaging the face further.

5) Mask. Use a good mask to, uh, further the home spa experience I guess.

6) Tone. My mother says not necessary but I think it is to get the last traces of mask off.

7) Ice it. Take a solid cube of ice and run it all over the face. Tingly coolness is suppose to close off all pores that you have opened.

8) Moisturise. My favourite step because my moisturiser literally glides on the skin. Mine is the cream-type you see, so applying it normally is not always very smooth. But it was this time and you can feel it's goodness seep into the skin.

You're suppose to do this on a monthly ritual but it feels so good that I'll be tempted to do it again before next month. Inexpensive, fuss-free, supple skin - and you go for similar facials because...?