I went to PASSION at Jln. P.Ramlee for F**k Me I'm Famous Party... well that was quite a while ago but what the hell. We had a blast and everything was fab surrounded by fabulous friends (and new friends) partying the night away like it was Saturday (nope, the party was not on Saturday). Oh! And we were supposed to come dressed up like celebrities. Sharwita was Nicole Scherzinger, Elvira was Lindsay Lohan and I was...just myself because I can't think of any celeb that looks like.
If you are not familiar with the name PASSION, you better get familiar. PASSION is one of the outlets at POPPY Collection which also houses Mandalay Lounge, POPPY Garden and Havanita Cigar Lounge. But most people just refer to it as Poppy.
I've been to several other events hosted by POPPY Collection, which I'm going to write about within the next few days (promise!). I have to give it to these people at POPPY Collection for coming up with cool ideas and set ups for their events.
You totally have to be there at the next one! Check out their Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/poppygardenKL/info
I am so ashamed of myself sometimes for abandoning this blog. But it is just so tough to find the time when I am doing bajillion of other things all on my own. And I was down with fever for almost a week. Now that I am feeling slightly okay, I just decided to pick up my laptop and just put some words together and post something up.
For the past few months since late last year, I have been reinventing my personal style. I’m 34 and sometimes I feel like there is no more look that I haven’t tried and no piece of clothing that I haven’t put on my body. But then I realised that I was wrong because fashion is evolving and we might be wearing the same pair of jeans or shirt today but it is how we wear them that makes all the difference.
I found myself going back to my mom’s and raided my closet (where I store all of my off season clothing) beginning to put them back on in ways that are different than I did nine or 10 years ago. My old denim shorts have been cut shorter and cuffed. They are …
Bjork's 2001 music video for Pagan Poetry caused a hell lot of a stir in the industry back then. MTV banned it of course and people were outraged by its graphic content of sex particularly the beginning of the music video which shows images of sexual acts like fellatio and vaginal penetration recorded privately by Bjork herself. But in the final cut of the video, everything was shown in computer graphic animation.
The video also shows disturbing images of body piercing and how tiny little pearls are sewn all over Bjork's body. She wore what was supposed to be a wedding dress by the late Alexander McQueen (RIP) which covers only the lower part of her body.
Although most of the close up images of the piercing was done on casted girls' body, Bjork did have her ear pierced on the set.
The strongest visual image in this video has got to be the final part when three hoops were pierced through the back of a woman's body with pearl-chain passes through each of them in criss-…
Bringing together two of the largest brands from the opposite ends of local streetwear spectrum, Pestle Mortar Clothing and Nerdunit recently unveiled their first joint effort. “Riot For Peace” showcases how the stylistic contrast between the two brands can be brought together in a cohesive design aesthetic. I was there at the launch of the collection held at 2, Hang Kasturi.
The collection features eight garments, two caps and three pins that come together to showcase the contrast of conflict and the flower power movement of the eighties. Marrying the soft pastel elements and hippie-inspired psychedelic designs of the “flower child” hoodie with the raw energy exuded from a leather biker jacket; The “Riot For Peace” Collection is a juxtaposition on a greater scale that transcends simple clothing design.The garments are versatile and easily ready to be worn by members of both sexes.
I teamed up with Xmastime for some video shooting on 34th Street a few weeks ago. Naturally it was raining, cold, and raining, until the end of the day and then the sun emerged full force. So please forgive my accessories meltdown. It was all there in the bag, wooden bangles, pretty earrings, fun sunglasses, but I forgot. All I could think about was how the shoes were getting ruined in the rain (Sanfrediano peep-toe wedges with cute bows, anyone? Size 38 1/2?) This is why poor Laura looks a little bare. Remember Laura from our Macy's graduation shopping trip? Well, check this out for more student makeovers and some great 34th Street finds:
Many BIG thanks to 3 Knights Media for shooting and editing (check out their website for more info on all the great production and design work they do), and big kisses to Xmastime, my comedian blogger without whom it would just be a girl talking about fashion, which is what we do all the time anyway. And lots of thanks to my extras, Lindsey, Jeffrey and Laura, who all braved a disgusting outdoors morning to sit in Greeley Square, drink coffee, and let me blather on. Aren't I lucky?
Very cool video! Your warm props (Greg, Laura, Lindsey & Jeffrey) were great, although I thought Laura might smack Greg when he did his commentary on her before & after looks! She is a doll, and you are outstanding! You're a star! Happy weekend to you!
yes, i've got to get Laura and Greg together again...we do have an outtake of her slapping him, I may have to try and get that up...thanks, TP, and have a great weekend!
Great video - I'm in the neighborhood if you need another guest blogger. I'm not as funny as Xmastime but i do know a thing or two about shopping 34th Street!
Love your clunky brown sandals, Trish. And what is your trick for the smooth shiny locks on a rainy Manhattan day? Do tell!!
Wow!! You are so cool and chic! I have only been to the great and grand city of NY twice, but it was wonderful and I can't wait to go back. And when I come, boy will I shop!!!
Thanks to all! hmm, the hair, I'm trying to remember what I did to it 4am that morning - I seriously think i used some shiny guy's product - leftover fashion week swag! Those chunky sandals are Gap pierre hardy, and when you guys come to new york you must let me know and we'll do a shopping story.
It's Friday and all I want to do is eat popcorn and watch a chick flick. Don't judge me! I love going out and I REALLY love my friends, but sometimes I love a night in even more.
My movie selection for the night is Pretty in Pink. I made the above look to honor the girly color and one of my favorite 80's flicks.
I love vintage shoes, but between the heavy wear and narrow fit, I have to indulge my wants with fabulous reproductions. Mary Janes, t-straps, peep toes, low heels. If it looks like it's from the 20s-50s, I'm there! I like to wear them with Victorian jewelry and funky outfit. How do you wear retro heels?
I've been waiting Anthropologie's ruffled bra and panty set to go on sale. What it lacks in the sex appeal of Anya's retro ensemble, it makes up for in cute ribbons and ruffles. The set is available in cream and pink, rose and black, or grey and black, but I prefer the dark of the latter to offset the sweetness of the look. The bra was $58, which is silly for a cotton, wireless sleep bra, but the price has dropped to $29.95. That's at least worth thinking about. $30 for panties, however, is still laughable.
Over a couple of fabulous martinis, becca and I were discussing how many people comment on our metallic shoes. (She has some gold heeled Frye booties and I have low heeled oxfords.) It's like they've never thought of gold or silver as belonging anywhere but on jewelry or a New Year's Eve dress. Not only do they snazz up an everyday jeans and tunic, but they can be used as party shoes too. (Yes, I would wear my oxfords to a party. I'm funky like that.) As you can see from my laments of craving below, metallics are my perfect shoe color.Top: silver cutout wedge, Jeffrey Campbell at Urban Outfitters $128 (Want!)