Interview with the miss...

♥ On Style ♥

describe your personal style. I'm still trying to find it. I feel that it will always be evolving bcos i love experimenting and trying new looks.
what are the staples in your wardrobe? My black leggings, jeans, my black stilettos, my black pumps, a ring I got from Thailand that I wear on my left middle finger, my lace camisoles that i love to layer under other pieces, my denim booty shorts(in the summer i cant live without them)!
what’s your signature look? I dont know if I have a distinct look bcos i dress depending on my mood. On an ordinary day i like to lounge in comfy pants, a cute tank top under a cozy hoodie. Winter weather makes me lazy to dress up. I just want to be comfy and warm
what inspires you? As a designer, I find inspiration in almost everything. Nature, books, magazines, colors, moods, music, the way chocolate tastes ... its a combination of everything.
who is your fashion muse? I like Amanda's style on the show Ugly Betty & I used to like Victoria Beckham's style prior to her move to the states
biggest splurge? ummmm.....
what’s your beauty routine? I dont spend too much time getting ready unless im going out to the club. I dont use tons of products... but my hair is a different story tho. I love volume so to achieve this i use a voluminizing sp ray at the roots when its still wet, apply serum on the ends, blow dry upside down, section my hair at the crown & put in velcro rollers, then i spray with hairspray while heating it with the blowdryer. I leave it in while doing my makeup. I repeat by spraying with hairspray and heating it 3 more times... about 5-10mins inbetween. Take out rollers, backcomb and then either straighten it or curl it.
what jewelry do you never take off? My Tiffany's drop heart pendant necklace & my ring
what are you wishing for? Where do I start??
what are your obsessions? Lipsticks in different shades of pink, chocolate, reading all types of book s to expand my brain, spending the day at the library(when i was in Vancouver), charm bracelets, working out, Japanese fusion food, unicorns, bunnies, travelling, looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, taking pictures
what kind of fashion mistakes have you made? i wore panties with a tight pair of pants once and you could see my underwear line. hehe. umm...what else...? ive made many. But you only learn from them.
what is your favorite color to wear? I love wearing black.. It may sound boring but if you play around with different textures and fabrics it could create something quite interesting.
Fashion/style goals? I want to experiment more with textures and add more details to my wardrobe. Spend on accessories instead of pieces of clothing. I mean, I can always just design and sew up stuff =P The perks of being a designer.

♥ 5 WISHES ♥

1. I wish I could see my mom again. I would want to see what my life would be like if she was still with us. We were too young to take her shopping or go for lunch dates. I wonder what we would talk about and what our relationship would be like now that we are older and more mature...
2. I love food. It is my biggest weakness. So my second wish I would wish that I could eat anything and as much as I want without it effecting my health and without causing weight gain
3. I wish that I had an unlimited source of money
4. I wish we had the ability to heal the earth over night. I wish that our lives could work in harmony with the earth and not cause so much damage to it.
5. Can I wish for more wishes...? Yes I know I can be quite greedy.

Just a random thought.... we are always wishing for things that we dont have. But the one thing most of us are blessed with is our health yet it is one of the things we take most for granted and abuse. ah, something to think about.

BARBIE ™ 50th Anniversary Fashion Show

For the 50th anniversary of its blockbuster doll brand, Mattel invited more than 1,000 guests to view a fashion show featuring 50 designer looks inspired by Barbie. By 3 p.m. show time on Saturday, a large crowd, including many children, overwhelmed the tents. Organizers hustled to get guests in, but dozens did not — including many crestfallen little girls. Read more....

♥ Watch the show

♥ Barbie's Blog

♥ Facts about Barbie:

- Barbie's full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts
- Barbie has had over 80 different careers. Her first being a fashion model
- Barbie has represented 45 different nationalities
- The best selling was Totally hair Barbie
- Barbie has 5 sisters. Skipper, Tutti, Stacie, Kelly & Krissy
- Barbie's Couture collection includes designs by Dolce & Gabana, Givenchy, Gucci, Versace & Vera Wang
- If Barbie was human sized she would stand 5'6, weight 110 lbs, 39" bust, 18" waist, 33" hips

♥ Christian Louboutin:

In honor of her 50th birthday Christian Louboutin has designed a special pair of pumps for Barbie in Pantone 219 Pink

♥ M.A.C

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The birth of Barbie...

(Not certain the source of the following pics. If anyone knows drop me a msg so I can give credit. Thanks)

Since we are on the topic of Barbie... take a look at Paris Hilton's Bentley.
Im in love with the color pink. But not this much.. =P

Heart Shapes in nature

Happy valentines. My entry for today is a lil weak. =P
Cant blame me... its valentines. Had an eventful day. But check out these pics for your viewing pleasure.


photo: Janoid

Forest in Cantabria, Spain

Galesnjak, Croatia

Voh, New Caledonia

Flats

Lately it seems like ive been doing alot of things differently. Today i bought a pair of flats. ummm... flats? usually im seen sporting heels no matter the weather. But these days it seems like comfort is put higher on my list. Along with this I find myself enjoying staying at home, working on sketches, reading and sewing over late night partying and dancing ontop of tables. lol* I guess this is how it feels to grow up. =P

Here are a few looks I put together on Polyvore, inspired by my recent purchase.

Defining your personal values & goals in the way you dress

photo: Chrissie White

Dig a little deeper and ask yourself these questions. How do you define beauty? How do you describe attractiveness in another woman? Do you determine this by physical attributes like her figure or the attractiveness of her face? a certain feature (tiny waist, full chest, perky bum, big eyes...)? Is it something harder to point out? Her poise, charm, personality? Is it her individual style that you notice? her immaculate grooming? Prob'ly not one, but a few of these factors influence your opinion of her and also tells you something about your own desires and standards for yourself. Now let's examine your own goals by going thru the following list. Rate them in order of their importance. Be honest!! Would you rather be:

♥ Dressed in the trendiest outfits?
♥ Appropriately dressed?
♥ Uniquely and distinctively dress, emphasizing on your individuality?
♥ Modest and unnoticed in your choice of clothing. Conformity?
♥ Luxuriously, richly or expensively dressed?
♥ Dressed to flatter your figure
♥ Startling and shocking in your choice of clothing?
♥ Comfortably and simply dressed?
♥ Well groomed, neat & attention focused on detail?
♥ Charming first, and well dressed second?

They say that those who woud like to be distinctive and unique in appearance are prob'ly the most secure and creative.
Different ppl will place diff value and emphasis on what they want and look for in clothing. Where do you fall?

Did you know...

Back in the days of true Haute Couture in Paris, the signature labels (griffes) of garments aka clothing tags were never to be sewn into the garments until their final fittings as tradition. It was the House of Couture's last kiss. To sew in a griffe before its time was to condemn a workroom to badluck. It was a serious superstition in those days.

In the 1920s, couturiere Madeline Vionnet stamped her thumbprint on clothing labels to provide authenticity.
Manufacturers today, turn to product fingerprint technology to detect fakes

Designer Alert - The Blonds

♥Meet the Blonds♥

Phillipe and David Blond launched the label about 5 years ago. It seems to me that their signature is their embellished crystalline corset. It looks quite amazing. Each one is one of a kind and oooh so glamorous!! The hair, the makeup, the jewels... all reminds me of old Hollywood glamor with a fresh, modern point of view. I think Ive found my new favorite designers. Their 2008 was inspired by the movie Legend. The collection was full of crystals, furs, feathers...brightly colored dresses and intricately constructed gowns. "The theme safely queued up The Blonds penchant for flamboyant, embellished, glamorous costumery and gave this season an extra push towards unicorns, rainbow colored gemstones, and big hair."

You'll find quite a few celebrities sporting their creations. Including Rihanna, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera... Click here to view more. Im sure you're familiar with this ad for MAC Viva Glam.

Here are some photos(taken by Kevin Tachman) from their S/S 2009 collection:

How to walk in high heels

Despite all the warnings about calf shrinkage and heels being bad for your back in the long run I still love wearing them. You will rarely see me in flats or runners. A constant question ppl seem to ask when they see me bumpin it up o

n the dance floor, when im shoppin or out and about, is… “Dont your feet hurt?” I usually reply with a no. They dont bother me unless im wearing the wrong size or if they are made very poorly. I know its not a good thing to be accustomed to, but high heels are pretty much apart of me just like my hands are apart of me. lol* k… so for those who dont wear them too often, here are some tips:

♥ start off with finding shoes that are the right size. i made the mistake of buying shoes half a size smaller because the style of the shoe would look more dainty and cute. what a waste of money bcos i wore them twice before shoving them in the back of the closet. avoiding heels that are too small will help prevent painful blisters.

♥ wedges, heels with ankle straps or t-straps are the easiest to walk in

♥ you should be standing straight when wearing heels. your knees shouldnt be bent. this doesnt look graceful at all. if this is happening your heels might be too high. start of with a lower heel until you feel more comfortable.

♥ Try to get that heel planted correctly before you shift your weight from the back foot to the front as this will prevent much of the sliding and ankle-wobble that you see. your balance should be on your toes. some ppl say that your weight should be put on the heels of your feet but for me putting the weight on the balls of my feet work much better. it gives me better balance and control. practise both ways and see what works best for you. everyone is different.

♥ each step should be placed infront of you like you’re walking on a line. models on the runway exgaggerate this by stepping past the line on the floor to the opposite side

♥ practice walking and dancing around in new heels at home to break them in before wearing them out.

♥ stretch out your legs, back and calf muscles from a long day of walking in ur heels. pamper your feet & massage your muscles to increase circulation.

♥ im guilty for neglecting my feet from time to time…but its important to take care of them. get a nice pedicure or give yourself one. nothing tops off a look better then pretty polished toenails.

♥ the most important thing about wearing heels is your confidence. This inturn effects your poise and posture and effects ur overall look.

from: Scherer Gonzales's ss09 collection