Filed under: - Sarah, Events, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random | Tags: Denim, Frequency, Jeans, Often, Rarely
If you saw me in school yesterday…
Other than the fact that my Charles and Keith bag strap spoiled, forcing me to carry it as a tote although I am certain the short handles make my bag heavier :/
And other than the fact that its week 13 (aka last week of school!!!yay!) and my friends could tell I was noticeably happier (:
Photoboothed in class while there was a presentation going on. oops! 
Well, so other than these things, if you saw me yesterday…
I was in jeans!
Ok.
So it might not be a big deal to everyone. But it was for me! Hahas. (: I don’t usually wear jeans. Haven’t worn this pair in 3 years. but HAD to wear them for a school presentation.
We had coordinated outfits for the presentation yo!.
I’m thinking of having the length altered so I don’t sweep the floor as I walk and make the fit more straight-cut versus flare and also considering trying some DIY bleaching.
My school term is nearly up!! (;
But it means that exams approach :/
will this work ever end? ):
Filed under: - Jo, - Sarah, Our Style | Tags: Create your style, Fashion, Puma, Styling
Yes, it was ten past six when we shot these pictures. It was a longgggg day at school before that! These pictures are actually our own interpretations of Puma’s new Create Your Style campaign.
Well, um, our pictures did turn out quite different from the originals. We kinda got carried away with the drawing. I think we took a whole half an hour? Haha. Kinda silly actually, cos you can’t see the tremendous effort we put into cross-hatching and creating patterns zomg.
Check out the other people who were involved in this campaign remix on Puma’s facebook fan page, and look out for their new store in in 313 Somerset, come December 2009!
December sounds a really long time away, but hello it’s only only only 23 days away! Okay time for Christmas now.
Filed under: - Sarah, Events, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random | Tags: Burberry, Live Blogging, Outfit Photo
18:45
Ladies and gents, girls and boizzzzzz, WE ARE AT BURBERRY NOW NOW NOW!
We’ll be updating our night here. Feel free to post your comments, tell us what you wanna see!
We’ll reply at the speed of lightning!
For now, we’re still taking in the immensity of the super large LCD screens, the Spring Summer 2009 dresses, fresh eucalyptus, nom nom nom.
A little but about Buberry at ION Orchard. It’s the largest store in South East Asia and today is their official opening. Creative Director Christian Bailey is gracing the event and loadsss of celebs will be here laterr.
EXCITED!
On Sarah, Circle multi-wear blouse, from Not for the Shallow by Desmond Yang. Ruched pants from Abyzz by Desmond Yang. Suede waist belt, from Alaia.
On Jo, Sequinned top, from Topshop. Drop-crotch pants, from Zara. Platform heels, from Charles & Keith. Wrist candy, from Topshop.
We will be updating live from the Mac stations the lovely people at Burberry have provided, throughout the night.
Ok. Stay tuned!
19:30
SPOTTED! Jacelyn Tay
19:48
Guess who we just met?!
Also, X-wen is talking to Tan Kheng Hua and her daughter as we speak/type!
20:15
Oops! Sorry for the lag, but we had to take time off to take photos with some male models with photobooth 
20:21 Chirstopher Bailey is in the building! and Dinie is in HEAVEN! hahas
20:23
And Jo might pass out from excitement!
20:32
More celebs in Burberry. Here’s the super tall, leggy, and gorgeous Liu Wen, and Celeste Chong.
21:04
Omg time is passing too fast!
Photo opp with Zoe Tay
Camwhoring while waiting for Christopher Bailey.
Christopher Bailey leaving the Burberry VIP lounge.
OMGOMGOMGOMG! excited!
GUESS WHO ARE THE BEST BLOGGERS?!
he wrote about the same thing for everyone. but who cares?! (:
Some stations got overtaken by guests… but its all good!
Guests photobooth-ing.
21:56
Jo’s feet are hurting. a lot. (But the ARE lovely shoes).
That’s it for our night at Burberry. We worked hard and played hard, and we’ll bring you a more coherent post after we recover from all the excitement!
Filed under: - Sarah, DIY, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Photography, Random | Tags: Assignment, DIY, Old photo, photoshoot, Rain, Trenchcoat
I was looking through some old photographs and dug up these photos of a shoot I did with my friend, Steph.
Taken in the central business district on a Sunday morning. Raffles Place was very quiet, which all worked out since Steph needed the backgrounds to be un-busy. That was the fundamental criteria that her professor demanded for this photo series assignment.
These were taken pre-Wottoncool days, early early in 2008, and the strongest memory was that out of the blue (sky) it rained!
There! Proof! hahas. (:
The weather was very erratic that day and we kept praying that the heavens wouldn’t open up repeatedly and get in the way of shooting. Cos even when the weather was better, the sun would frequently hide behind the clouds and affect the light. (I don’t know how to describe it in photography lingo, so I shan’t try)
And, it you can’t already tell, there was no budget for the shoot. I was the model + helper + stylist + wardrobe. Steph doubled as creative director + makeup artist + hair stylist + photographer + wardrobe.
In this shoot, I’m wearing
Black dress – Steph’s
Khaki Trenchcoat – G2000, which I should wear more!
Sunglasses – Armani
Watch – Casio
Red embossed Wallet – Catherine Manuell
Black Slingbacks – (i can’t remember which) fleamarket
Filed under: - Sarah, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random | Tags: Comfort, Outfit Photo, Thailand shopping
Outfit photo!
Realise I haven’t posted an outfit photo in awhile.
This was at a celebration dinner held in school. It was a closure for events organized over summer. The school even gave out certificates to thank us for our participation.
And the food was AWESOME!!! (:
Metallic silver tank – nicholas
Multi-coloured wrap pants – from Thailand
Chain Necklace – from mom
The pants are really comfortable but long, so walking up the stairs I have to be careful not to trip :/ hahas
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: - Sarah, Competition, Events, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random, Street/Scene Style | Tags: 10K, Great Eastern, IVP, Nike, Race, Running, Track and Field
October has been a running month.
The first two weekends were spent at Bukit Gombak stadium for IVP (Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic) Track and Field Competition. My events were in 400m and 200m. Little training. No experience. Scariest 30-40seconds of my life!
Sarah sprinting 200m
Glamourous eh?
One of our attempts at a proper group photo
Races are over! Didn’t win anything, wasn’t expecting to either!
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Then, yesterday morning I jumped out of bed at the unearthly hour of 6.15am. I had set my alarm for 5.30am and obviously did not hear it. hahas
Thank you Edwin for the wakeup call.
And this unearthly waking was for the Nike Human Race.
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Resting after the race
I’m a Nike Human Race 2009 Finisher yo! (: Thank you Nike for the wristband. Don’t know when I’d wear it though.
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Next weekend, I’ll be participating in the Great Eastern Women’s 10K with my sister. (ok, so its not in October, but its close!)
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I’m excited! Hope to see you there!!!
Filed under: - Jo, Music, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Shoes, Vintage | Tags: Fashion, Fort Canning concert, Mr Big, Mr Big Reunion Tour, Music, Style
Do your taste in fashion and music preferences correlate?
I’m not sure if mine do… I love Mr Big, Extreme, Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai. These are the people I’ve actually spent money to go to their concerts (okay not Extreme, but let’s just imagine..).
But I cannot do 80’s rock chick.
Nope.
I went for the mind-blowing Mr Big Reunion Tour 2009 at Fort Canning last night, but pretended that it was an indie/hippie music fests (although I would never go for them). I’m a ball of paradoxes, I know.
I wore a solar panel necklace… okay kidding it’s a silver bead and felt bib necklace, raglan jersey tee with a shirt tail, tweed shorts from Zara, Wallabees cut low from Clarks, vintage leather sling bag, and stuff on my wrists. So rojak right?
The entry band looks so cool with the rest of my wrist stuff
Nude suede. Nom nom…
“Lemme hear it from the girls!!!!!!!!”
SCREAM SQUEAL SCREAM WOLF WHISTLE HANDS IN THE AIR MORE MAD SCREAMING.
Was anyone there?
I need more Mr Big!
I’m bursting with leftover excitation (doesn’t it sound more eventful than… excitement?) from Mr Big and something else coming up!!!
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! (:
