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Chain me up

by cecylia on December 18, 2009

Afer the fall of the It Bag, the Anti-It-bag is welcomed like a breath of fresh air. Individuality and personal styling is honored above the cult status symbol that is copied from the catwalk to the celebs. For me, it is partly because owning 10 It Bag is just not economically feasible, and having a bag that so many other girls have just does not appeal to me.

Recently, I came across some gorgeous chain bags from Net-a-Porter and wanted to share them with you. Please tell me which one is your favourite.

Anya Hindmarch 3 pocket clutch. Great colours! I love the layered look and the soft luxurious leather. Chain bags are so good because you can hold it as a clutch or fling it across your shoulder. Where’s the bow logo Anya?

Chloe calfskin bucket bag. This is rock chick meets gallerina. Edgy enough for day and sparkly enough for night. You can toy with the tassels or admire the floral embellishments. This bag is a gem.

I adore this Celine lambskin bag. Not only it is made from the highest quality leather, it is in pink! I love the corrugated look with the big chain. I saw it at the shops recently, it is pretty heavy.

I had to add another Chloe chain bag- this one is simply stunning. I love the snake-skin trimming and the gold hardware. it’s named the ‘Irina’ bag, read here for a post about the cute model. I like the symmetry of this bag and it goes with everything.

How can I express my adoration for this black Emanuel Ungaro chain bag? Designers are embracing studs and the 80s grunge look is back with a vengeance! How cute is the lock buckle and the silver chains running circumferentially along the bag and the pockets?

I don’t think I have ever seen a non-psychedelic patterned garment or accessory from Emilio Pucci. But this denim and gold chain bag is so simple and chic. Anyone can sling it over their shoulders and epitomise Parisian style. Maybe the material lining the bag consists of multi-coloured swirls and shapes.

I can see Coco Chanel wearing this bag. I mean, Karl Lagerfeld designs fro both Fendi and Chanel and don’t you think that he may have crossed styles with this bag? So if you are a fan of both design houses, then invest in this bag, it is like 2 labels in one! I love nude and black, it is the most feminine combination and the chains lends an edge to this beautiful baguette.

Guess who is bag is by? I know what you are thinking, I was thinking it too. It’s by Alber Elbaz, this gold beauty is Lanvin! I love the colour and the black bow intertwined in the gold chain. What a beauty.

These bags are just divine, pick one for your lust-list today. Thanks for reading.

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Building Blocks

by cecylia on November 13, 2009

Spring is here. Flowers are blooming and we should inject some colour into our wardrobes.Here are some gorgeous pieces from various designers from previous seasons for your visual charm. These colorful numbers are all in block colors. I find that wearing colourful clothes brightens my day.

Here is a yellow purple voidle draped dress with a cinch belt by Marc Jacobs. I love the horizontal stripes on the torso and the drapery details around the hips- very flattering cut. I apologize about the Wesley College colours.

What a wonderful trench! This Diane von Furstenberg ‘lab coat’ is tres chic. You could wear it as a dress with some red heels. I love the bow tie. The unusual colour combination actually works!

The perfect summer number for a luncheon with friends. I love this 3 -tone Thread Social silk twill strapless dress. The scalloped edge is very popular this season.

Ok, so this Luella jacket is mainly purple. I had to include this boucle jacket in this post because it is just divine. How gorgeous is the lace inserts and the diagonal zip! I would wear it with indigo skinnies or a white pair of lien shorts. Ingenious design!

Thread Social has a good thing going. Here is a shoulder-tier tank dress in 3 unusual colours. You could just wear it with a pair of bejeweled sandals or dress it up with an embellished belt and fabulous heels.

Marc Jacobs is a master of colours. Here is a Marc by Marc Jacobs Maggie stripe knit jacket. I adore knit jackets because they offer formality without being high-maintenance when packed for trips. I agree that staring at the stripes makes you a little dizzy, perhaps that was the charm Jacobs was trying to achieve.

I have saved the best for last. This is a silk Sonia Rykiel striped silk chiffon dress. I adore the peach and fuchsia combination. It is dressy and sassy enough for any occasion. The colours are ultra-flattering, especially if you add some sparkles. I would spend the entire summer in this frock.

So there you are, dig out your colourful clothes and start wearing them instead of the usual black that we live in! Summer is here!

Behind the Doors

by cecylia on October 22, 2009

This follows from my previous post, here is the view BEHIND the door.

The very next day after I arrive in Singapore, my auntie took me to a bi-annual vintage designer sale. It only lasts for 3 days and I happened to get there on the first day. What are the chances? Thank you Lord. You know, as Homer Simpson says, ‘the early bird gets the fancy donut.’

As you step into the shop, hundreds of mint-conditioned designer fashion stare at you. The garments are arranged in style and shoes in size. I was like a little kid walking into a candy store. I didn’t know where to look. I even pulled out my glasses to study each carefully. They were mainly Italian and French designer wear.

The lovely dresses along the wall are all new designer gear- all accessible via Net-a-Porter. I am a vintage lover so I purchased mainly vintage pieces. The only catch to this store is that you are not allowed to try garments on. You can try jackets, shoes and accessories but not tops/dresses/pants. I cheated and put a skirt over my jumpsuit. I was there for hours, deciding between all the goodies I found. There were some Bally shoes which I loved but were not my size, some awesome Versace pants which I was afraid may not fit me since I cannot try them on and I had a real hard time choosing between a mustard YSL bag and a vintage Chloe. After um-ing and ah-ing over so many things, I selected a couple of pieces, my favourite is the peach Christian Dior skirt suit (it has little black bows and is just stunning, it belongs in a museum!). I have to take a photo of it and show you.

I cannot wait to go again next time. The shop assistants are very helpful. They actually specialize in tailoring…

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Chain me up

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