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Stylishly S'pore- Color Me Blind

Disclaimer:

I am no 'The Sartorialist' armed with a DSLR. What I have is merely a digital camera with limited zoom function. BUT I assure you that style is not compromise. The content within these photographs would still be of people dressing to impress.

A question always comes to mind when I scroll through the latest pictures off the runway of major fashion labels and will think to myself if that is indeed wearable, if yes at what price? These styles will trickle down the high-street labels, look at how the house of Zara is translating the Gucci and Prada language into their S/S collection.

Much that these shops are willing to carry these products, are Singaporeans willing to pay for them? Are Singaporeans adventurous to take on these styles?

As part of my school's assignment, I walk the streets in an attempt to take photos of fashionable people. I do see a ray of colors among the sea of white and black! There are indeed people who dare take on these bright neon colors!

Here in this picture above, we observe that neon colors were used extensively in this assemble no details were spared from what we observe from the soles of his shoes. If you are not as daring as him, maybe you can try incorporating a little color to spice up your outfit like these following people.

Neutral or sombre colors like dark navy, black and grey were often used to as a base so as to allow the colors to stand out. Totally in love with the female in the center. The dash of coral red from her necklace is much like the icing on a cake.

Kenn.L

Image sources:

www.style.com

Look-book available from www.zara.com

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Thursday, 5 May 2011

time 06:48

In the MTV: Katy Perry ft. Viktor & Rolf

Okay, you got me. This is basically how I spend my 'free' time, by youtub-ing away! Watching the MTV of the latest artist or songs and seeing WHAT THEY WEAR!

Record companies are forking out some huge dough to secure the flashiest and va va voom outfit for the artiste's. Who can forget the Dolce & Gabanna dress that Leona Lewis wore in her 'Bleeding Love' MTV? If you have not seen the dress (which is not possible as it is so shiny), go youtube and search for it. Note it is the original version not the US

Do remember to put on your shades in case you are blinded by those blings.

Back to my main post feature, I watched the new Katy Perry MTV, E.T, on the day when it launched online. So she sang through her first verse, though when I watched her in her alien form and the twirling chiffons, I don't know if you feel the way as I do. But it does remind me of the Kate Moss for McQueen hologram. Yes the one that appeared in McQueen's F/W 2006 collection.

I initially posted the link to 'Bleeding Love' but I think this is far more beautiful than the MTV. So enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1mcmgJe3Ks

Ar, got side-tracked again. So at 2.09mins through the MTV, the last dress from Viktor and Rolf S/S 2011 collection is featured:

If you don't have the luxury of watching it by sitting in the frontrow, do watch the MTV and experience it for yourself.

Afterall I do believe that good designs are meant to be displayed/shared with the masses.

Kenn.L

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Friday, 8 April 2011

time 22:52

Number Games.

My dilemma began when my father convinced me to seek advice from a master. The purpose of the consultation was to seek direction from him to ensure that I had a smooth year ahead of me.

Out of the four main areas that he had pointed out to me, there were two particularly intrigues me.

1. You have too many spectacles.

2. You should clear your shoes from the shoes rack, probably indicating that I had too many shoe and that I should discard those that I will not/never wear.

How could I have too many spectacles when all I have was six pairs? It was not enough to even rotate for an entire week. If you count the number of shoes that I have, I have only hmmmm… seven? It is not a number that I think Carrie Bradshaw (from Sex & the City for the benefits of the younger readers) will approve of. And I am a far cry from the 2,700 pairs of shoes that Imelda Marcos owned. That is what I considers many, or maybe too much.

a part of Imelda Marco's collection

That led me to my question: How much is too much?

I came across a saying once that grown-up is obsessed with numbers. But aren’t our lives revolving around numbers itself? From the identity NUMBER that we are assigned from birth, the sacred DATE that you were born to the plastic card with the sixteen digit codes that the bank identify you with. Trust me, they only know your name only after you provide them with that set of numbers.

You were usually assigned a register number throughout your entire schooling days and when you are out in society, an employment number. When you ballot for a flat, you are cast into the probability calculation system. So are you not convinced that your entire life IS a number game itself?

Unless there is someone who can tell me an exact number to having too many spectacles and shoes, I am afraid that I may not be throwing out any, for now.

Kenn.L

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Wednesday, 6 April 2011

time 13:04

The Little Prince X Moleskine

Calling to all friends/~~fans~~ of The Little Prince!

This famed literary figure (of the 20th Century) have returned to Earth and into your Moleskine.

This limited edition notebook is designed by the dear people of Moleskine in celebration of him. Apart from the notebook, which is adorned with artworks found within the original book, you will also receive a cut-out paper toy to bring you back to those days...

Speaking of nostalgia, the video that they have created to promote this product is filled with nostalgic elements. From the telephone to the alarm clock. The table and the cabinets to the small wooden rocking horse at the side.

Within this video, they show you the cut-out paper that will come together with your Moleskine. From the knob that you turn in a music box, to what seemed like a "snow globe" that you put on your table.

So Mr. Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the Prince have returned. Don't say I didn't tell you.

Kenn.L

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Thursday, 31 March 2011

time 19:15

Kitty Love

My cousins posed my first sartorial challenge (after so many years) when I received an event invitation over Facebook.

Even before I could read up on the event details, my eyes were led to the ‘Hello Kitty’ on the event picture.

Suddenly there was an uncomfortable churn in my stomach. That was when my worse nightmare came true.

The theme of the party was ‘Hello Kitty’.

It was a birthday celebration for my ‘Kitty’ obsessed sister. So before I could approach her and ask if it would mean all of her guest would have to be dressed in something ‘Hello Kitty’ I saw her post.

“omg!!! I am so looking forward to seeing everyone as Hello Kitty!!! Lol.”

My question to her next was if I could dress in something of another character from the Sanrio family? ~~I could probably go all black on that day claiming to be Badtz Maru?~~ But the answer is no, noting the evil snicker in her eyes.

So there I was pondering what to wear. I regretted buying those Hello Kitty merchandises for my sister and cousins that I had not gotten one for myself. Even her boyfriend has a Hello Kitty t-shirt!

And then I attempted to escape by drowning myself in the insane amount of work that I have yet complete. Thus this problem was swept under the carpet for the next week.

Yet, the problem resurfaces itself on the day of the event that was last Saturday. This time round I am unable to run away from this problem anymore. I had to think QUICK!

Qn. 1: What colors are usually associated to 'Hello Kitty'?

Ans: White and red.

That narrowed down to a number of shirts that I had in that color combination. In the end I settled for the Topman 'picnic mat' shirt.

Qn 2: What fashion accessory does dear Kitty swears by?

Ans: Her (hideous) bright red bow.

Wala! I have a bow tie, though not red. But I could probably argue my way out. I paired all of these with my Banana Republic skinny and throw on a vest. All of these before rushing down to collect her Kitty birthday cake.

While on the train, I felt a little uncomfortable with the stares that I received from the masses. I don't know if it was my shirt that was too bright or the jeans that seemed a little too tight. Or I guess the overall outfit warrants too many unwanted attention. So I hurry down to our meeting venue since I was late.

And when I saw the others, NONE OF THEM WERE IN THEIR 'KITTY' BEST!

That is when they told me that they changed it the last moment as not all of them look good in their kitty do-up. So there I was in my bright red checkered shirt, among the sea of black and grey.

Kenn.L

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Tuesday, 29 March 2011

time 09:36