Window Shopping for Shoes

[via Miista.com]

There's something so sexy about these shoes. I love the idea of the mesh with a metal buckle and the weaving.

Color Explosion

[via Boston.com]

The Holi Festival in India is so amazing. I want to experience it some day.

electric

There a few things that give me a sort of shock. Shocks of excitement that seems to be some for of adrenaline rush, sometimes it makes me want to get up to my feet and sometimes I want to squeal. Yes like a little piggy. Two of those few things would be dance movies and fashion. Yes dance movies, eg Step Up. They may not be the movies with the best stories lines or whatever film critics write about. But they give a sort of energy that I want to feel or be part of. The intensity that a dancer moves...it's so full of life. I wish I had the skills to dance anything close to that. Dance in a way to make someone want to get up and join you.

Secondly Fashion with a capital F. The type of intensity you get from dancing you get at a Fashion show. The type of preparation that leads to the single moment in the spotlight is not appreciated enough. Within that short time frame, there is so much visual information to absorb. I've had many conversations before about how Fashion is superficial. Fashion is part of your identity, the way you dress can influence the way you feel about yourself and how others view you. The shoes you wear affect the way you walk. By dressing in different clothes, it's like putting on a different version of yourself. When I put on a pair of killer heels or well made jacket, I feel powerful and fearless. I don't think anyone can deny the confidence they feel when they know they look good. And why does that make a difference? It makes a difference because that's how people land jobs and how some people find the courage to approach the attractive guy/girl across the room--with confidence. To me Fashion gives a sort of hope. [image via Hanneli]

What to do?

So I'm finally done with my thesis and I have time to do some blogging. I've been noticing this certain color that keeps popping up through my searches in the internet. Searches for next shoe to buy, search for inspiration...you know the usual, but mainly search aka shopping. I've noticed that Mint Green is very popular at the moment. The pictures that have been making me stop and right click to save them in my inspiration folder have Mint Green in it. I have a feeling it'll be a popular color for the next Spring collections.




































[GQ.com]

Something about that color combination really catches my attention. Time to hunt for trousers in that green and a nude blazer.









[Topshop]

The combination of the wood with leather is so modern and great for summer. They're also a cheaper version of the Derek Lam Wedges.

Last but not least, what's fashion without some streetstyle?
























[Jak & Jil]

Love the plaid with the flower accessory handband, she makes me want to be a kid again.

Fashion never sleeps

So before I head of to bed to cure my headache. I need to release some thoughts out of my mind in preparation for more. Firstly....



Yesterday at school, we had Jack and Lazaro from Proenza Schouler, alums of Parsons, come in to discuss their brand and the years of hard work which led to the development of the label. Dean Collins moderated the conversation. They gave some good advice about how important it is staying true to who they are as designers and having a unique perspective on design. It was also interesting to hear how they work together as a team and join their two worlds together to create one. The entire event was somewhat of a reality check. Everything is here and now. It all happens in real time. There was a question about how or where the duo draw their inspiration, Lazaro answered that inspiration is not something which is forced, it comes to you by you living your life and absorbing a collection of images, moods and feelings around. He gave an example of how he might see a car in a specific shade of red and then days later see a girl wearing a hat and then recoloring the hat in the red of the car. The subconscious mind is being addressed. It is interesting how we work as human beings in relation to the world around us.

Speaking of inspiration, I keep a folder of images of things that inspire me. Each day I'm will upload 3 images. Just coz I like the number 3 and it's suppose to be my number.

I love Devon Aoki, she's beautiful. Here she is at the Alexander Wang/Milk Studios party this past Septemer. I love her outfit. Red is hot this season! Check out that embossed leather bag she has on too! [style.com]

Here's a pic of Twiggy I really love.[flickr@littleredglass]
This is a spread from Vogue China for December 2008 I believe. I loved the colors and the fact it's all Chinese models. China pride!

Off to Bed! =]

Underneath it All

So for once I have some spare time to blog! =] I managed to finish my project for concept class two hours ahead of time.

Sonia Rykiel Spring RTW 08

Sonia Rykiel and H&M are doing a collaboration!!! And it's for lingerie! The collection will be on sale in December and the collection will be launched at the Grand Palais!! I'm excited to see the collection and the campaign! Hopefully pictures will be released soon.

I want some more cute bras which can be worn as tops as well. Recently I brought a bustier/bra in a soft pink from H&M, It has a sort of ribbon corset detail in the front. I haven't worn it yet but it'll be really cute in a sheer top or deep V sweater.

As I am broke right now from over spending. I can only dream of what to buy.



Tory Burch sweater vest, La Perla Fringe Bra, Maje trousers, Erickson Beamon Necklace, 80s purple Pointed Shades, Dolce Vita Boots

Thigh-high Boots

I'm currently obsessed with Thigh-high boots/ over the knee boots. I can't wait til Fall rolls around and they become affordable. My fav pair off the runway are the ones at Chloe. In fact I think all the boots from Chloe Fall 09 is all very desirable. Thigh-highs are a great way to keep some of summer's pieces in your Fall closet when the weather becomes cool. I would definitely rock them with a tweed pair of shorts, similar to these from Rebecca Taylor.