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: $1 Goodness, - Jo, OMGWTFBBQ, Shoes, Shopping, ebay | Tags: Alaia, Azzedine Alaia, Ebay, Fashion, Fierce shoes, Lace-up heels, Shoes, Style
I’m trying to do the pervy just-say-a-6-pack-on-legs-with-a-totally-cute-face-walk-past hel-lo!
Can you tell?
Anyway, it’s because I’m welcoming this pair of Alaia’s to partake in my communion of height-enhancing footwear. And I won them on eBay at USD99 + 30 (shipping), with no other bidders.
No other bidders. Are you guys crazy or what?
My other Alaia is was a suede belt, bought for a dollar, with a price tag of $790, that now belongs to Sarah.
Okay now make a beeline to oogle at my shoes. I secretly hope everyone’s jealous ahhahahah. Hope they fit! (:
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: - Jo, 2009 Autumn/Winter, Go/No Go, Shopping | Tags: Burberry, Denim, Fashion, ION Orchard, Jeans, Singapore, Style
I not-so-recently adopted a new mission in life, and that was to find the perfect pair of jeans, the perfect white shirt, the use and abuse leather bag, the perfect watch, the all-purpose sunnies and, OH WAIT THAT’S LIKE FIVE THOUSAND MISSIONS.
Well, on the top of the list – JEANS! I’ve loved (a little too much) a pair of jeans from River Island and Uniqlo, and I’m ready to shell out some moolah on some designer jeans. I’ve done time fitting in Evisu, Seven for all Mankind, Sass & Bide, and some other cult-cult stuff whose names I can neither pronounce nor remember, but no, there were no super stunning designs or leg-lengthening/bum-lifting fits that made me want to pull out $500-600 dollars for glorified denim.
On my imaginary tai-tai day around Orchard Road one afternoon, I went into the house of checks and trenches and zomg jeans!!
I never knew Burberry sold jeans in its Brit line, and really wicked fitting ones at that. No cheesy monogram when you turn up the hem, no flashy 3yo-drawing-of-bird looking thing on your bum (lol), no fugly stitching trying to pass off as cool.
My fave is this pair, really skinny and very washed down the front, with huge zips at the ankle. I usually don’t like anything with a wash, but somehow I find this irresistable. Just like the man behind the brand. Nom nom.
Sturdy, not flashy, and it fits like a gloveeee. The great thing is that it’s just slightlyyyy under $500. Hello!
BTW, have you visited the store in ION? I love all of the interiors, and that they always use fresh eucalyptus – my fave um, foliage?
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, 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: - Jo, Beauty/Make-Up, DIY, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Shopping | Tags: Fashion, H&M, Hong Kong, Plus size, Style, Topshop
I’m under the impression that large, bulbous things will mask even larger bulbous things (ie me and my newly enlarged self from non-stop gorging. I think I waste a lot of calories on bad food..).
But I think wrong.
Nonetheless, I love this black cardigan I got from H&M with sleeves that look like it’s breeding tumour cells.
Oops, sorry for the un-rotated pics.
When I got it, I was thinking maybe the volume on the sleeves will give an illusion that the bulk is you know… just the sleeves! Lol.
I’m still not sure about that but I lurve how it feels and how cute it looks. I feel like I can house mini hamsters (yes I know they’re already mini) hording food in their cheeks. Aw cute!
Black knit cardigan (with details I find difficult to describe), H&M. Long tank, Topshop. Pannelled jersey skinny pants, H&M. Tie-dye canvas bag, H&M. Yellow cutout shoes, Hong Kong Industrial Centre. Felt and metal findings neck piece, Hong Kong Industrial Centre.
Here’s my nyooly dyed hair, courtesy of my boyfriend! He was totally taken by the Kao Liese bubble/foam hair dye, cos dyes usually come in a thick, repulsive creamy consistency, which isn’t half as fun as this bubbly stuff.
I likey how it turned out. Think I’ll try something redder in a few weeks!
Also, look at the knee patch of the pants! I lurve. It’s got this quilting feel going on, even at the waistband, but I pull my top over to conceal my tum tum. Lol.
Do you feel disturbed when I say things like that?
Too bad!
Filed under: - Jo, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random, Shoes, Shopping, Travel | Tags: Bryanboy, Clarks, Fashion, H&M, Hong Kong, Light Rail, Style, Wallabee
Reading Bryanboy (I’m one of those blog lurkers when I’m not doing the blogging..) introduced me to a plethora of super vivid vocabulary – ones that you have never been taught to spell but so often harbour the truer essence of its meaning.
Example: WERQ!
Lemme tell you, you’re never really working, putting enough effort, until you WERQ, yo!
O btw, that’s so the total opposite of me right now.
On a totally unrelated note (unless.. you wish to find the connection), here’s a picture of me on the light rail in Hong Kong trying to pull off my nyoo Ray Bans and Clarks Wallabees.
Light pink grosgrain mesh top, H&M. Light grey self-tie long tank, Nicholas. Pannelled jersey skinny pants, H&M. Beige suede low cut Wallabees, Clarks.
The sunnies are shaped like wayfarers, just without the chunky plastic frame, and a bit ring of silver at the temple. I never know that silver thing was that prominent until I saw my pictures.
And next up, my wallabees in beige suede, cut lower than the normal one. I was kinda drawn to it cos it reminded me of my Sperry’s, and it was beige, and it wasn’t cut too high to make my calves look like chunkier lotus roots than they already are..
PLUS PLUS PLUS, the sole is a whole inch and a half thick so it gives me more height, tee hees! :O
happy surprised excited omgwtfbbq face
O btw my hair is longer now too. It is in the in-between, omg-I-want-to-cut-but-I-must-prevail! length.
okthxbye.
Filed under: $1 Goodness, $2 Goodness, - Jo, - Sarah, Bazaars/Fleas, Events, Giveaway, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Shoes, Shopping, Vintage | Tags: $1 and $2 Goodness, Flea Market, Flea Titan, Sale
Jo and I participated in Flea Titan on a whim and in an attempt to clear our closet plus to get some moolah (for more beautiful things).
Damn the economic crisis.
I was a bit busy and preoccupied to take during and after shots of the flea so I only have before shots to share…
We had some technical difficulty setting up the rack.
But thankfully it held up!
(At the booth next to ours, the rack literally broke! 0.0! and adjacent to our booth, their rack kept swaying :/)
Our table + rack. Fully utilized.
Everything in the bucket/tub went for $1 each. (and there were ppl still trying to bargain and be fussy at $1. seriously?! hahas)
Towards the end, in her bid to not bring home her stuff was giving her stuff away, shouting ‘Free shoes! Free clothes!!!’ and I swear everyone within earshot froze in their tracks and stared at her in disbelief. hahas. it was quite funny.
All in all a fun day… even though food was nightmarishly expensive!
Thank you for supporting Wottoncool’s $1 and $2 goodness! (:
