Siwy Denim, June & Adam Lippes hold a very special place in my heart because I had the opportunity to communicate with all 3 of the designers. They all happen to be amazingly down-to-earth and passionate about their work and being able to witness that on a more personal level really makes me feel even more loyal to them.
With a piece from each designer, I have created a dream “tribute” outfit that I think looks absolutely fitting and complimentary to each other. I am working on acquiring all these pieces.
Leather + Sheer + Acid Wash = The New Rebelle?
I am trying to order the red leather sleeveless leather jacket as we speak. It will go with practically almost everything in my wardrobe. The studs are just like sweet cherries on top of a good quality sundae. New outfit idea alert!
(From left to right: June red biker sleeveless jacket, Adam Lippes crinkle chiffon tie shirt, Siwy hannahs in Tambourine)
I just discovered a delightful line called Astars which are from the same company that produces motorsports wear, Alpine Stars. Astars is inspired by the general attitude of motorsports wear and its history and it is targeted at women who are looking for a rebellious touch. (hello? me?!)
However, I find it more grungey and surfer-chic more than “motorsports-like” but what’s most important is that they have some amazing simple, slouchy and cool looking pieces in all the right amounts. I am really into faded black at the moment and they seem to have quite a few styles in that shade. In fact, I just ordered one of their tanks in a black & white ombre from Manhattanite. I also love their signature flap pocket detailing and that little leather triangle which is on all their tanks.
American Apparel is what I am pretty much living in these days but I need to look for something more durable as they aren’t exactly the best quality. Astars tanks are made from micro-modal (no shrinking, stretching almost ever!) so they might stand a chance. I shall come back with a full report once I received my first one and then I’ll look into getting those in the faded black. I could seriously just live in such tanks & denim shorts for the rest of my life, seems like I’ve fallen into a lazy (but still rebellious) habit. Oops!
(I don’t have Adobe Photoshop at work, so I didn’t make my own image this time ’round. All photos taken from Alphinestars.com)
Balamin meets Isabel Marant, no?
I lost the studded cuff (as worn on last post) yesterday. Such a bummer! I was so obsessed with that thing.
This top I’m wearing is sick. But it would be even sicker if it was a sheer lace corset underneath. The hunt for a new studded cuff is on, and I am off to the gym in an hour on this sunday night and tomorrow is a well-deserved bank holiday.
I spent last night at the beach. There was a lot of nonsense going on. Shopping first, beach later, that’s Grace & I’s usual protocol on a lazy weekend.
Balmain fever has hit me. Sparkle-mania has begun. What’s next? 80s disco-party-shoulderpads and crazy hair?
Perhaps not.
I know. I know. I need a new bag.
I am not usually a fan of resort collections (too much nautical or east hampton style going on usually) but I got bored on Sunday and found a few worth talking about. They aren’t exactly the most “resort-ful” combinations but that is precisely why it piqued my interest. So, Lo and behold! These are me favourite looks which are quintessentially cool enough for me (or maybe you?).
Adam
I am more drawn to the skirts than the embellished necklines. I like how he kept the silhouette of the textured skirts classic & simple. Thats Adam for you, always keeping an element of simplicity in all his designs.
Emanuel Unagaro
Nothing we’ve never seen before after the outfits are dissected apart but I loved the styling of Unagaro’s collection, most notably the ankle leather straps. There’s this makeshift look about it which appeals to nonchalance. The dress is pretty amazing too, he injected some power by giving some structure to romantic lace on the shoulders, while allowing some cheekiness to show through with the pink colour and exposed zip.
Alexander McQueen
McQueen produced some pretty iconic-worthy statement jackets. I am especially smitten with the second one. Its got a denim meets leather look but I reckon its actually a dyed leather jacket. And i love the bold bursts of random colour on the jeans, they actually resemble comets.
3. 1 Philip Lim
Is Philip Lim stealing Alexander Wang’s ideas? The black bag with chain straps (which is very covetable, nonetheless) looks rather identical to Alexander Wang’s Brenda. I really think I need that pair of silver lame cropped harem trousers, or should I call them harem shorts? Its good to have more choices when it comes to clothing the bottom half, especially in the Singapore heat.
Not exactly something I would wear but I really thought the second outfit stood out very well. Its slightly reminiscent of Jane of Sea of Shoes style. I would probably wear the gilet and the jeans seperately with something simpler though. That blouse is just not me. I just don’t do blouses, ever. But it works so well there.
pictures from Style.com
Was just out for dinner earlier and spotted this near the window of Topshop. It was instant love! Me & Grace scurried into the shop to have a closer look and after a quick browse, went to try it on and then the rest is history, as they say.
Not exactly sure where to wear it to but I just love the print. Its bound to scare men off but I reckon skeletal print might just be the new skull & crossbone. My shoes are new as well, very Givenchy inspired and from Zara. I decided not to buy any of the shoes on the last post after seeing these! I will be honest and tell you that they hurt though! But they are too cool to give up so I shall just endure it!
Hope everyone’s had a great weekend! I sure did!
Getting bored of my clothes.. time to shop I say.
Wearing this Miss Selfridge dress that I bought a few months ago. Very addicted to it. Faded black is the new black to me.
Had dinner at my favourite “trans-fat free” restaurant, Cedele. Risotto is my new addiction!
I borrowed this Kenneth Jay Lane snake cuff from Grace for the night. I am so in love with it! I really feel like I need one but I know I don’t actually “need” it, but its just so green and sparkly! Green is my new favourite colour for jewellery. Its official!
Grace was wearing a cooler outfit than I was so I reckon I needed to show it! She has the same Zara shoes that I have. Those shoes are amazing. Her super cool jeans are from Tripp NYC (Hot Topic) and I am also thinking of em. How could I betray Michelle Siwy though?
Me standing outside a closed Topshop.
Me & Grace pretending to be “disgusted” at something – could be anything. Lol.
I have serious contemplation to do at the moment. Which pairs should I get? The Ann Demulmeester copies by Free People or the Balmain copies from Jeffrey Campbell? Decisions. Decisions.
I’m so late in jumping on the AA bandwagon as I have been resisting it for quite sometime, due to its popularity but guess its time for me to refute my words as I am pretty much living in those darn tri-blend tanks at the moment. These tanks are sickeningly amazing – I wear em to sleep, party, work, on dates, exercise, anything you can think of really. I swear if they discontinued it my life would be over!
I actually got one in a huff as I was in desperate need of something plain in navy blue last year and also remembered my ex complimenting me in the tank (who knew something so simple would grab his attention?) and when we broke up, he even wanted to keep it as a souvenir (perhaps he wanted it from himself, i’m not judging, lol). Its comfortable and I never feel self-conscious in it because its like the only thing in my wardrobe that makes me feel “slim”. I have no idea how AA cuts this tank but I have seen Topshop & Zara versions of them wherein their material is a bit more rigid than these AA ones and they fit kinda awkward on me and exaggerate parts of me I dislike. The latter refers to the Topshop tank dress version by the way.
What I’d like to see is more colours or a double strap version of this tank. They are so limited in colours and the green & purple really looks awful on me but I would love it even more in a dusty red. At the moment I am wearing the grey as we speak, after all it is my favourite colour. I already have 4 of these but I don’t think it’ll ever stop buying em though!
I have managed to convince 3 of my girlfriends to get em as well and seeing Susie in this combination just makes me yearn for more and more. I hope this is not the beginning of lazy chic because I tend to just feel pleased being simple in this.
Excuse me, while I wipe the drool off my mouth.
These grommet things are all over my head at the moment. We first saw grommet details on the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2008 show, most notably on outerwear but also on a few dresses. It may be a year on too late but I say that grommets are the new unspoken cool trend. I love how it was put with voluminous pleated skirts on the runway but grommets pretty much look good on anything. Its got that kinda “almost peekaboo” effect which I reckon that special things can happen if you let your creativity take control.
Oh ho ho ho, these are some grommet-y items that have caught my fancy. Seriously considering. Yes Mr. Tisci, I’ll have that grommet trench coat!
(From top left: jeans by Lace up jeans by Tripp, brown ankle boots by Alexander McQueen, white victorian-style corset dress by All Saints, Peach criss-cross cardigan by Opening Ceremony & grommet sleeve white tank by Topshop)
What I really want is a tank with grommets all over with a floral cropped corset bra worn underneath. Now that would be a super cool contrast – with harem trousers of course!
The Stolen Girlfriends Club dress arrived today. It came with this super cute heart shaped velvety pin with the title of Sex Pistol’s third single “Pretty Vacant” on it. I would say that this dress is both punky & slutty at the same time, its hard to explain but it is a clear mix of both elements. I’m just going to stick with the punky vibe and am on the search of a good pair of tartan leggings to go with the look.
For now, here is just a preview picture of me trying it on!
(dress – stolen girlfriends club, boots – nine west)
