Trip to Singapore: The Landmarks

Richard Theo - Singapore 2012

 Most of the time, photos elaborate more than a thousand words, so this time I'll let the photos do the talking. I can only state one thing that related to fashion, I'm in love with this printed Sleeveless and the orchid colored denim I wore XD.  

Richard Theo - Singapore 2012

Richard Theo - Singapore 2012

Bonus:

Richard Theo And Eberhath Singapore 2012

Three Lost Boys at Orchard

Richard Theo at Universal Studio Singapore

Eastern Promises; How to wear the Asian Inspired trends

Asian Inspired Trend

Fashion trends usually recycled over and over again, but one of the “new” trends on the catwalks that making round this recent season is the Asian-inspired culture, which fashion world currently in love with.  

Contrast with western style, which we all have seen it before, eg; corsets, pencil skirts, , denim, leopard, leather and of course, obvious sex appeal, the eastern style is more old school, subtle, and rich with colors, texture, and story behind every prints. So, to channel this trend effortlessly, here a few tips that can be useful for you:

Trip to Singapore: Chinatown explorer

These are the pictures from my last vacation to Singapore, taken at the chinatown area.. well.. I kinda forgo the shopping in this area and decided to follow random tourist group.. lol.. 

Mariah Carey in 15 shades of gold

Mariah is back!!! 

Her new single “Triumphant” released the diva’s inner golden girl. Not really loving the original version, but when I heard the vintage throwback edit, I was flabbergasted… it felt like she trying to open the gates of heaven with her crystal clear belting, birdlike falsetto, and piercing whistle, it was a high notes heaven… a pure joy..

Although in the original version, she’s more like the chorus girl, but all eyes are plastered on her curvy figure, thanks to the shades of gold she’s wearing, not to mention her ageless beauty. 

Well, when the fake boxing start to get boring, Mariah appear with the glitter explosion, stole all the attention… maybe it’s her natural talent or years of experience, but she know how to milk every seconds in spotlight..

This is the collection of her shades of gold dress… my personal favorite is this dress… looks like liquid gold on her toned body….

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

 

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

 

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

Mariah Carey - Triumphant Mv

Arantxa Adi - RE-INVITE

RE-INVITE BY ARANTXA ADI

Designer Arantxa Adi

Choreographer: Panca Makmun

Media Coordinator: Tim Muara Bagdja

Photographer: Arselan Ganin

This collection Ooze silver screen sophistication, and the most of all elegance, proven by the mix of the light fabrics material such as silk, chiffon, and brocade with stiff fabric like duchess taffeta, added with the silhouette from old Hollywood glamour to revamp the beauty, the sexiness, and the class of the women who wear his collection.

What I love the most beside the clothes is the styling, the pin curls and bold red lips are mean for the confident and strong women who know what she want in life.     

Like an old saying say "When in Doubt, go Bolder!!" 

Mirror Mirror on the wall... Who's the Fairest of them All...

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen, Snow White and the Huntsman

 

Recently this question has been repeated over and over again, well actually it been repeated two times this year, I just feeling a bit hyperbolic… first in Julia Robert’s “Mirror mirror” and now in Charlize Theron’s “Snow White and The Huntsman”. Both infused their own spin on evil queen’s character, but I love how Charlize bring the evil queen into a new level of mean.

Yeah, I know the movie was long, the casts was overcrowded, the ending kinda rushed, and I kinda not feelin’ Kristen Steward as the Snow White. Nonetheless, if I have to rate, I’ll give this movie “B” and my main reason is Charlize Theron.

It’s hard to believe that in that movie there is a maiden fairer than the queen, and yes I’m aware that Kristen Steward and Lily Cole was there too, and they are gorgeous, but Charlize is in the class of her own, have you seen her butter like Skin, her beautiful body, or her platinum locks? Maybe the mirror needs new glasses.

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen, Snow White and the Huntsman

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen, Snow White and the Huntsman

Well, since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, let’s skip this topic…

I noticed the Evil Queen’s Costumes are so striking, with menacing silhouettes, so I’ve done some research about the costumes… they are truly one of the kind, designed by  Coleen Atwood, a three times Academy Award Winner for Best Costume.

First, Her Wedding Gown, The architectural structure on the Shoulder, made from leather piping on the pleads, makes the Upper area of the gown look like it was made from bones

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen, Snow White and the Huntsman

Evil Queen Wedding Gown

Evil Queen Wedding Gown

 Then, We have the Beetle wing dress which is almost never saw the light, it only appear few seconds on the film, well.. so much effort for the dress, because it was made from thousand iridescent beetle wings imported from Thailand.

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen Gown

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen Gown

 Charlize look so intimidating when she wore this Chain Mail with rolled leather and horse mane gown

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen Gown

And the last look that stand out from this film is The Raven colored cape made from rooster feather, combined with ivory colored gown that embroidered so well, it resemble the evil queen’s old peeling skin.

Coleen Atwood & Evil Queen Gown

Charlize Theron, Evil Queen Gown

My Personal favorite is her Crown… that the key element that makes her look so beautiful, but so evil at the same time… 

Charlize Theron, Crown

 

Charlize Theron, Crown

 More of Miss Theron:

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron & Kristen Steward

Charlize Theron, Vogue US

 

How To: Dress up in MOD style (Men’s Guide to MOD)

Junya Watanabe - MOD

MOD style for men, evoke class, while still keeping the youth rebellious and coolness. To adapt this style this is few guidelines for you:

• Well Made Slim-cut suits are your investments, in the height of 60’s MOD, men often wore tailored suits (black, gray and brown) with vests and pocket squares and remember, your pants always need to be slim..

• Knitwear is the luxe choice for the self respecting MOD, because it easy to wear with blazers and looking dapper on it’s own.

• For casual wear you can always choose fitted polo shirts, slim and straight cut jeans, and desert boots.

• Favor trousers over jeans, Classic black trousers or suit pants. 

• Accessories; Huge Sunglasses, thin ties, suspenders, bold color & plain socks,  newsboy caps and scarves

• Shoes; Oxford, pointed toe shoes, boat shoes, desert boots

• Outerwear; Close cut Peacoats and trench Coats 

MOD Style

MOD Style

MOD Style

MOD Style

Add caption

 

How To: Dress up in MOD style (Girl’s Guide to MOD)

MOD style inspired from the British street style from the 60’s as their celebration of the modernism and youth and rapidly becoming a style that define the entire 60's not only in England but across the Globe.

 

The keywords for MOD style are:

 “Sexy, Young, and Futuristic”

  

 If you want to inject the MOD atmosphere to your personal style, here are the things that you need to pay attention to: 

• MOD is the opposite of the ultra feminine, old Hollywood style so; Choose Bold Pattern, Unisex Style, Strong silhouettes, and well tailored-form fitting clothes  
  
  

• Your Colors and Patterns: MOD focused on color blocking, with Black and white as the dominant color and supplementary color such as Bright Yellow, Pink, Orange, Royal Blue, and pastels. As for pattern, focused on bold and geometric pattern like stripes, polka dots, and union jack

•       Hair Do:  Short Pixie cut, Fringe, and Beehive

Pixie Cut

Pixie Cut

Fringe

Beehive

•        Make-up:   

•  Dramatic eye make-up, bold eyeliner, bold lashes, and Nude Lips

MOD Make-up

MOD Make-up

•            Clothing: 
• Short Skirts, A-Line Dress, Fitted Capri Pants, Sleeveless Tops, Big Sweaters, Pea-coat and Trench Coat  
•  Bold Jewelry, Scarves, Headbands, and huge Sunglasses (all inspired by modern art)  
•   Chunky Shoes, Ankle Boots, and Loafers

 

MOD Style

MOD Style

MOD Style

MOD Style

MOD Style