Filed under: - Jo, - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, 2010 Spring/Summer, Desirables, Events, Feature, OMGWTFBBQ | Tags: Fashion, Style, Emma Watson, ION Orchard, Burberry, Christopher Bailey
Remember this?
It’s like dreams come true and someone Wingardium Leviosa‘d Christopher Bailey to us. Sorta. Kinda.
WOTTONCOOL will be at Burberry ION Orchard, 7pm tonight, to celebrate the opening of their new store! With creative director, Christopher Bailey, no less!
And of course, a stable of international and local celebs. Think we might faint from exposure and being within such close proximity of the ST*RZ. Fash-Eccentric, One Sixty Notepad, Rock The Trend, Bagaholicboy, will yall make sure that we still look glam if we need to be stretchered out of the party? Lol.
What to wear, what to wear! O, decisions.
Filed under: - Jo, Desirables, Go/No Go, OMGWTFBBQ, Shoes, Shopping | Tags: Fashion, Style, Singapore, Shoes, Hong Kong, Pedder Red, On Pedder, Wyman Wong, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent, Martin Margiela, Christophe Decarin, Balmain, mannequin
Pedder Red has a a new collaboration with Wyman Wong, a multi-tasking celeb (of sorts?) from Hong Kong.
He created a tantalising five-piece collection inspired by the tailoring and work of fashion designers such as Martin Margiela, Christophe Decarin, and Yves Saint Laurent, and you’ll see why in the pictures.
Biker chains and mini dress for Christophe (Balmainia, Balmainia, Balmainia), and a poufy sweetheart tiered dress for Oscar.
How adorable, how adorable, HOW ADORABLE ARE THESE?
No prizes for guessing, this is Yves. The tuxedo at the back actually has two heels so that the trousers work better, and the flappy collar, lapel and bow-tie looks like a pretty bow at the back of the shoe from far.
Martin – The one with the mannequin on spindly legs is just pure sechzzzzz. So hawt!
My boyfriend was there with me in Pedder Red over the weekend to give his opinion and help me decide – but to no avail. When I saw the pictures, Yves was mine. But when I tried Martin on, I was torn.
Martin or Yves? Tough choice innit? Help me decide!
Filed under: - Sarah, Advertorials, Desirables, Inspirables, Online, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random, Shopping | Tags: Coffee, Distraction, online shopping, Procrastination
As project deadlines, presentations and examinations loom closer and closer, I find myself becoming more easily distracted. And as a third-year business student, I find myself losing steam and facing increasing difficulty drawing strength and motivation from whatever high powers to stop procrastinating and getting my work done. hahas!
For a larger part of these past 2 months, after reading ‘The Starbucks Experience’, I’ve become brainwashed and willing to spend up to $7 on a cup of coffee.
And yet reluctant to spend $4 on a proper meal. wth? right?!
Also, ONLINE SHOPPING!! who can forget that?!
Add i-xclusive to your list of online shops.
I got this Peach Crystal Racerback Tank cos I’ve been looking for something (else) to match my Zambesi alibaba pants which you can see here!
Their wares are sourced from the nearby region and not only do they sell to normal people like you and me. They also do wholesale business, selling to other online shops.
Cut out the middleman! Buy direct from the source!!! hahas.
I like how their stuff is basic but with a twist. Not as commercial and mass market as some other online stores, but still with its own appeal.
Mai dong xi, he dong xi!
(Buy something, Drink something!)
Filed under: - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, Desirables, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Polyvore, Shoes | Tags: AW09, Burberry, Height, Platform, Shoes, Wedge
Last I measured (which was quite some time ago) my height was a decent 171cm. Slightly above average, there isn’t much need (for both vertically and practicality’s sake) to be wearing heels.
But that has never stopped my love and appreciation for beautiful shoes, especially the high-heeled sorts… It’s either 3inches and above or nothing. Painful as it may potentially be, I really love the arch created and how it elongates.
Friends sometimes ask how I can walk in 4-inch heels the whole day. And why I’d subject myself to such pain and torture and inconvenience (balancing on the bus in 4-inch heels, with bulky bag and laptop in hand is a skill yo!)
But as if 4 inch heels aren’t scary enough.
Meet Burberry’s AW09 Shoes
Burberry AW09 Lace-up Platform Sandals
According to Burberry, these shoes have a towering 18cm heel! Can you imagine being almost 20cm taller?! WOAH! Crazily insane but pure LOVE. Pure 7inches of LOVE!
Burberry AW09 Braided Platform Sandals
There is something very understated yet lustable about this leather strap detailing, wood platform and rubber sole combination. Fierce and feminine and yet not over-the-top blinged out.
And usually, when I think of wedge platforms, my first point of recall is the images of scarring ah-lian footwear – wedge platform foam slippers.*shudders*
Burberry AW09 Suede Wedge Ankle Boots
On contrary however, I’m really digging these suede wedge ankle boots. Understated cool. I’d wear these in a heartbeat!
And if finances permitted (which is so totally NOT going to happen), this is how I’d wear it.
Lusting over 7inches of LOVE.
Filed under: - Jo, Desirables, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Sales, Shopping, Vintage | Tags: Fashion, online shopping, Shopping, Singapore, Style, Vintage
Ladiessss andddd Gents!
Here’s my mostest favouriterestest haul of vintage to date.
I’m giving them up cos
1) They don’t fit me
2) I don’t love them as much as I love my other pieces
3) I just did a wardrobe clearout and I swore never to hog
4) You love and wear vintage more than I do (:
So here they are, up for sale, priced at a prices I believe what vintage should be sold at – very very low compared to what you see in vintage stores. (>$60 WTF?)
I love their names! I love Tutti Fruitti Chicken Normandy most. It’s my favourite soup from The Soup Spoon too (:
Prim and Paisley Broth, $26
Paisley-print sheer shirt dress with sharp collar, long bell sleeves with cuffs, pleated chest and skirt, self-belt
Green multi, Chiffon
Underarm to underarm: 18″
Waist: 13″
Fits UK 6-8 best
Floral Folk Pho, $16, reserved for Zara
Floral sheer blouse with mandarin collar, keyhole at chest, yellow piping, long bell sleeves with cuffs
Dark blue multi, Chiffon
Underarm to underarm: 19″
Shoulder to hem: 24″
Fits UK 8-10 best
Teal-O Mil-O, $18, sold to Sarah
Graphic short jacket with foldover lapel, double-rowed buttons, wide kimono sleeves, cinched at waist
Black, teal, pink, Polyester
Fits UK 10 best
Cream of Cat and Mouse, $20
(no I don’t like cats or mice very much, but this is very cute 
)
Cat and mouse print sheer cardigan
Padded shoulders, upturned short sleeves, eyelet detail, arrow-shaped pockets
Peach multi, Chiffon
Fits everybody!
Too Cute Tutti Fruitti Chicken Normandy, $26, sold to Jansci
Pumpkin (!!! how rare) print v-neck sun dress with wooden buttons, pleated waist, hidden pockets
Deep red multi, Cotton
Underarm to underarm: 17″
Waist: 14″
Hip: 20″
Shoulder to hem: 41″
Fits UK 8 best
Hawaiian Five-O Gumbo, $26, sold to Grace
Flower and fern print sleeveless long jumpsuit with tortoise shell buttons, side tie at waist, cuffed hem, hidden pockets
Underarm to underarm: 18″
Waist: 14-17″ (adjustable with tie)
Hip: 20″
Fits UK 8 – 10 best
Free postage to Singapore. Add $2.24 for registered mail.
Payment by DBS/POSB ibanking or atm transfer only.
Email Jo at wottoncool@gmail.com with the subject: ” I WANT TO BUY (INSERT NAME OF ITEM)” to buy these!
Enjoy! (:
Filed under: - Sarah, 2010 Spring/Summer, Design, Desirables, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Runway Reviews, Shoes | Tags: Alexander McQueen, Shoes, Woah!, Worship
I haven’t really been following Spring/Summer 09 RTW
but by golly! Is Alexander McQueen trying to kill us?! hahas.
These shoes are so weird and intriguing and INSANELY high (therefore near impossible to walk in) and I think are BEEUUTIFUL! (:
I’m quite curious to see how this translates down into more affordable variations. Variations that I might actually be able to afford !
It kinda feels like you are on pointe shoes without really being on pointe. Plus i love the cascading ‘nuts’ (the hardware sort) and embellishments!
I’m sooo tempted to stick random shiny objects to my shoes now. I sound like a crow!!! hahas
If I had a pair, I might just put them on display permanently. On a rotating platform. Spotlights and all. And just spend my day oogling, awe-striken and worshiping. O_O!
Filed under: - Sarah, Desirables, Go/No Go, Music, Our Style, Shopping | Tags: Apple, Creative, ipod, mp3, Music
I got a feeling…
Its been growing and bubbling inside of me for awhile now.
Of late, my high level of exposure to Apple products (thanks to my friends) – Macbook Pros, Ipods, Iphone and the like have caused me to develop a new-found appreciation for Apple products.
I totally need to become an ‘Early Adopter’ its so much cooler. hahas. I admit, I’ve been a supporter of Creative Technologies products for the past 5 years
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I still remember my first mp3, the Creative MuVo Square. But after 3 years, I traded it in for a Creative Zen MX
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But after 2 years of loving use and after the warranty expired :/ it has been hit with the mysterious disease called ‘The White Screen of DEATH!’ ))): and according to the Creative Team, it’d cost $40 to diagnose the problem and an upwards of $80 to get the screen fixed.
*sigh*
I figure I might as well get a new mp3 but I’m still undecided on what to get.
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I quite like the Zen X-Fi2 size. Although it has functions like the Mic and RSS feed that I doubt I’d use. And even though, from what I gather, the sound quality is much better than Apples…
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Ipods are just sexier. hahas. (:
And after reading the nano specs, I’m quite smitten.
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But I’m still not sure! I need your thoughts/opinions/suggestions!!!
Haalp!
Filed under: - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, Desirables, Inspirables, Our Style, Shoes, Shopping | Tags: Desire, Retail Therapy, Shoes
For reasons unexplained and unknown, even to myself, I have an urge to get myself a pair of yellow Converse high cuts!
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They just seem so bright and happy. And such a funky pick-me-up for any normal outfit you may have on. (:
It did not help that everywhere I went, on the bus and train… every time I saw someone in something yellow, I got the nagging feeling that I should rush down to the nearest Converse outlet and get myself a pair! Weird huh?!
I bet this is my multiple levels of consciousness desiring retail therapy. hahas.
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These are some of the nice pictures I found that make me want a pair NOW!!! )):
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resist Sarah. R.E.S.I.S.T.!!!
Filed under: $1 Goodness, $2 Goodness, - Jo, - Sarah, Bazaars/Fleas, Desirables, Events, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Sales, Shoes, Shopping, Thrift/Charity | Tags: Baylene, Dempsey, Fashion, Flea Market, Flea Titan, Hansel, House, Singapore, Style
Place: House, 8D Dempsey Road
Date: 21st September (Monday – Public holiday)
Time: 1pm to 7pm
How to get here:
There will be 4 shuttle buses (45 pax) from the Thai Embassy beside Lido (Orchard) to House Dempsey.
The flea is actually on 20th and 21st September, but WOTTONCOOL (aka Jo and Sarah), will only be there on 21st September, 1 – 7 pm.
We bring the spirit of our favourite $1 thrift/charity store to you so that you can enjoy some awesome $1 goodness! (or maybe $2, but still, STEAL OKAY????)
Expect shooz (mostly size 39/40), clothes, (variable S/M/L), bags, accessories, and maybe some stuff for the guys too!
More “designer” stuff like Hansel, Baylene, Munk will be very affordably priced from $30 onwards, which is about 90% off the original price?!?!?!??!
Cash only! Unless you have a Donna Karan Eldridge bag to swop with Jo..
B THR OR B [ ].
Filed under: - Sarah, Desirables, Events, Giveaway, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Random | Tags: Dear readers, Events, Invites, Launches, Plus Two, Share the love, Thank you
With the recent (and welcomed!) spike in invites to events and launches, which I first and foremostly attribute to our readers (THANK YOU!) and secondly to media and PR companies who have, because of our loyal readers, become a blip on their radars (:
At about the time of Uniqlo’s store opening at Ion Orchard, I had this idea…
I remember pre-Wottoncool days, reading and/or hearing about cool events, launches, parties, fashion shows, showcases and features and being so envious of these ‘lucky people’ who receive invites and get free stuff. (I mean, who doesn’t want free stuff right?!!)
And now that I have had the chance to be on ‘the other side’ with $100 vouchers from Uniqlo, getting behind the scenes glimpses, meeting up and coming designers face to face, enjoying “media discount” and enjoying special ‘event-only’ discounts and freebies, I would very much like to share these experiences as much as possible.
As such, I am going to do my very best to invite friends and readers to events as my way of saying thank you and sharing the lurrve <3!
And what better time to start than now?!
My first attempt and experiment was at the Pull and Bear event. Upon receiving the invite, I quickly choped my friend, Berton, who was the one lamenting and raving about P&B’s goods. After that, I asked very very nicely if I could bring a friend ! hehes, brilliant order eh?
Well, the request was granted.. (YAY!!) and they even said ’so I’ll plus two for you’ :D:D (YAAYYYNESS!!!!)
So on Thursday, three of us (Jo couldn’t make it) were at Pull and Bear, browsing, shopping and snacking A LOT! hahas.
Me and Berton. photographer: Lace.
I took a picture of Berton and Lace but there was a lighting FAIL moment. And at their requests, I am not putting that photo up.
At the door, we were given a $10 voucher each. ON TOP OF a storewide 15% discount.
Needless to say, they were happy and left with lighter pockets but happier hearts
I hope to have more moments to share with readers too.
(Media peeps, if you are reading this.. remember it’s Wottoncool +2! Thanks!!!)
-Sarah
(Hoping to) share the love. (:
