Finally the day is here!
I will be boarding a flight this evening to New York City. I don't expect to have internet access during the week that I am there, so please check back next week for new posts about the trip! ;)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Baaaaaaaaaaaaa...d Ass
I guess there does come a time when work overloads your brain and your mind goes into a spasm.
At least, that is what's happening to me now.
I present to you, extreme sheep LED art, you have to see it to believe it!
At least, that is what's happening to me now.
I present to you, extreme sheep LED art, you have to see it to believe it!
I can see you...
I am alive! I promise I have not forgotten about this blog but work has been crazy. Let's just say it never rains, but floods!!
Did anyone catch this perspex briefcase during Chanel's F/W RTW 09 show?
I really love the humor and wit behind this, practicality issues notwithstanding. The perspex briefcase reminds me of the blister pack packaging that the action figures I used to purchase came in. Yes, there was a time in my past when I collected action figures...did I mention I'm a comic fan-girl too? (And no, I haven't watched Watchmen yet -_-) Back to the topic, I think Kaiser Karl has taken the idea of the iconic 2.55 as an investment item in these unstable economic times and literally issued it in a "collectible" packaging. The idea that the 2.55 comes with its own accessories (Chanel cosmetics, the iPod, geek glasses..), like any action figure, is simply wicked. I'll love to see someone rock it in real life....even if it can't really hold much, there shouldn't be any issues with airport security when one is using this briefcase!
I'll be heading to Vegas this weekend with KL to meet up with a friend, before I take off to New York on the 24th. I promise vacation posts in April...seriously this break couldn't come fast enough!
Did anyone catch this perspex briefcase during Chanel's F/W RTW 09 show?
From trendsnow.net
I really love the humor and wit behind this, practicality issues notwithstanding. The perspex briefcase reminds me of the blister pack packaging that the action figures I used to purchase came in. Yes, there was a time in my past when I collected action figures...did I mention I'm a comic fan-girl too? (And no, I haven't watched Watchmen yet -_-) Back to the topic, I think Kaiser Karl has taken the idea of the iconic 2.55 as an investment item in these unstable economic times and literally issued it in a "collectible" packaging. The idea that the 2.55 comes with its own accessories (Chanel cosmetics, the iPod, geek glasses..), like any action figure, is simply wicked. I'll love to see someone rock it in real life....even if it can't really hold much, there shouldn't be any issues with airport security when one is using this briefcase!
I'll be heading to Vegas this weekend with KL to meet up with a friend, before I take off to New York on the 24th. I promise vacation posts in April...seriously this break couldn't come fast enough!
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Mini Road Trip
KL and I had something to attend to in downtown L.A last Friday. We hardly ever drive up to L.A nowadays because of the terrible traffic, but there are indeed wonderful places to visit up North, so we decided to make a day trip out of it.
First stop - can anyone name the area? Those of you who have attended college in LA should be able to recognize it.
After we settled our stuff in L.A, we decided on an impulse to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway, instead of having lunch at Santa Monica. This has possibly got to be our favorite highway ever....we used to drive up North a lot along this highway to San Francisco in the good old days ;)
Lunch was at one of our usual pit-stop at a cafe in Summerland. KL and I much prefer to break at Summerland wherever we drive along the Pacific Coast, instead of Santa Barbara, because of its little-town quaintness and that the beach is literally minutes away by foot. The food here is simple home-made fare, nothing fancy, but it's fresh, hearty and delicious!
Pictures of the cafe:
Food! KL had steak and eggs with a side of toast, even though this was a late lunch..but he loves breakfast food, especially eggs. I had the crab cake salad...lemon juice over fresh greens is a genius move!
Their restroom doors - roosters for guys, hens for gals.
A better shot of my outfit in the cafe's restroom..yes I'm narcissistic and voyeuristic this way ;)
After the meal, KL and I headed to the beach nearby to walk off the lunch. It felt quite extravagant to be enjoying a leisurely lunch and beautiful stroll by the beach on a workday, but it's really the simple things like these that reminded us what we love about California and what made us decide to move here in the first place.
This day trip provided a much needed reprieve from the craziness of the office for us... next stop, New York City! (in 2 weeks anyway ;))
First stop - can anyone name the area? Those of you who have attended college in LA should be able to recognize it.
After we settled our stuff in L.A, we decided on an impulse to drive up the Pacific Coast Highway, instead of having lunch at Santa Monica. This has possibly got to be our favorite highway ever....we used to drive up North a lot along this highway to San Francisco in the good old days ;)
Lunch was at one of our usual pit-stop at a cafe in Summerland. KL and I much prefer to break at Summerland wherever we drive along the Pacific Coast, instead of Santa Barbara, because of its little-town quaintness and that the beach is literally minutes away by foot. The food here is simple home-made fare, nothing fancy, but it's fresh, hearty and delicious!
Pictures of the cafe:
Food! KL had steak and eggs with a side of toast, even though this was a late lunch..but he loves breakfast food, especially eggs. I had the crab cake salad...lemon juice over fresh greens is a genius move!
Their restroom doors - roosters for guys, hens for gals.
A better shot of my outfit in the cafe's restroom..yes I'm narcissistic and voyeuristic this way ;)
Ya Ya Aflalo vapor leather jacket, Zara blouse, AA leggings, Ann Demeulemeester boots
After the meal, KL and I headed to the beach nearby to walk off the lunch. It felt quite extravagant to be enjoying a leisurely lunch and beautiful stroll by the beach on a workday, but it's really the simple things like these that reminded us what we love about California and what made us decide to move here in the first place.
This day trip provided a much needed reprieve from the craziness of the office for us... next stop, New York City! (in 2 weeks anyway ;))
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Ice vs. Metal
style.com, catwalking.com
rick owens. gareth pugh. 2 reasons why the world waits for Paris Fashion Week.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Holodeck
Please please please watch this beautiful video. It's a little looong (10 minutes), but I promise it will be worth your while!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Grey Areas
It was time for a new header since Spring is coming..what do you guys think?
I was a little under-dressed today, it was much colder than I expected. Nevertheless I felt an urge to wear this grey leopard print scarf which I've had since last summer. These Baker Shoes heels are my cheapo answer to the Ann Demeulemeester lace up sandal booties for this summer, till I can find it in me to spare the cash.
I might be a couple of days late, but I absolutely love these shoes that were used for the Prada F/W 09 runway:
The shoes are a little steampunk - the extensions from the shoes remind me of a pair of mechanical wings. I'm absolutely taken with the idea of winged feet and I imagine that this will be something a female Hermes will wear. These shoes are such a contradiction, the "wings" seem frivolous, but yet appear to be like feet armor that will empower its wearer. If I could buy one pair of shoes for Fall, one of the above pairs will definitely be my top choice!
H&M grey leopard scarf, AA long cardigan, Collier de Chien bracelet, Elizabeth & James t-shirt dress, AA black eel leggings, Bakersshoes heels
I was a little under-dressed today, it was much colder than I expected. Nevertheless I felt an urge to wear this grey leopard print scarf which I've had since last summer. These Baker Shoes heels are my cheapo answer to the Ann Demeulemeester lace up sandal booties for this summer, till I can find it in me to spare the cash.
I might be a couple of days late, but I absolutely love these shoes that were used for the Prada F/W 09 runway:
The shoes are a little steampunk - the extensions from the shoes remind me of a pair of mechanical wings. I'm absolutely taken with the idea of winged feet and I imagine that this will be something a female Hermes will wear. These shoes are such a contradiction, the "wings" seem frivolous, but yet appear to be like feet armor that will empower its wearer. If I could buy one pair of shoes for Fall, one of the above pairs will definitely be my top choice!
Monday, March 02, 2009
The Inside-Out Jacket
Thank you thank you to the very lovely blogger Legyviel for her very sweet award to my blog. It's my very first blog award so this is definitely something extremely special!
I debuted my Martin Margiela white suit jacket today. It was an impulse buy from eluxury.com, and I wondered if I was attracted to the jacket itself or the price? After receiving the jacket, I have to happily say that it's the jacket, but the price made the purchase even sweeter!
I'm literally in awe of the construction and the details. The strong shoulder is a definite Margiela trademark, but the quirky touches like the reverse jacket lapel and buttons that button inward are the icing on the cake.
It's finally near enough to Spring to start wearing white, though to be honest, it will be hard for me because I love black so much! This jacket definitely makes easing into a lighter palette effortless and I expect to see a lot of action with it in my outfit posts!
So the instructions for this award are:
-Put the logo on your blog or post. -Nominate at least 10 blogs which you think are fabulous. -Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. -Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. -Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.
So, in no particular order, here's my fabulous 10:
1. Inaya
2. Chauss
3. Lucrecia
4. Nina
5. Dominica
6. Dottie & Stephie
7. Nini
8. The Divinitus
9. Vanna
10. The Search for Chic
Each of these bloggers have their own sense of style and take on fashion and are so inspiring. Do check them out and they are on my blog roll as well!
-Put the logo on your blog or post. -Nominate at least 10 blogs which you think are fabulous. -Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. -Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog. -Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.
So, in no particular order, here's my fabulous 10:
1. Inaya
2. Chauss
3. Lucrecia
4. Nina
5. Dominica
6. Dottie & Stephie
7. Nini
8. The Divinitus
9. Vanna
10. The Search for Chic
Each of these bloggers have their own sense of style and take on fashion and are so inspiring. Do check them out and they are on my blog roll as well!
I'm literally in awe of the construction and the details. The strong shoulder is a definite Margiela trademark, but the quirky touches like the reverse jacket lapel and buttons that button inward are the icing on the cake.
It's finally near enough to Spring to start wearing white, though to be honest, it will be hard for me because I love black so much! This jacket definitely makes easing into a lighter palette effortless and I expect to see a lot of action with it in my outfit posts!
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