Fashion Update!

I realize it's been awhile +queues in Brit's Break The Ice+ since I talked fashion, so here's an update of what has caught my eye!

Marc Jacobs O.O.C. Glitter Studs Mini: This totally reminds me of "Jem & The Holograms"!

Remember Jem?? Sangat ala ala 80's gitu. I love the fuchsia hue. Ugh, I just have this thing for fuchsia, I don't know why. The metallic effect is pure partyyy. This retails for $995. 

Tod’s Helmet Zip Media bag: Once again I love love love the hue, its not fuchsia but purple. Damn Gwyneth for being Tod's spokesmodel! I don't think her outfit matches the bag, here she is wearing something comfortable sloppy-ish but I think the bag would suit a more sophisticated outfit or perhaps semi casual.

Dolce and Gabbana Miss New Easy Way: Hmm, I don't usually like this type of handbags but I'm strangely drawn to it's smart & sturdy look.  I love how structured and neat it is, and the sensible dark brown color seems to fit its personality well. Though I don't like brown, but this hue seems to suite it. The moment I saw it I can just imagine it would be perfect to tote it to the office with a sensible attire. Preferable the high-waisted, white shirt & a scarf look. Or a pantsuit. It's a pretty simple purse but the studs & logo plate add a little kick.

Mischa Barton's look: I like this whole ensemble, but the shoes...not so much. She's paired her ultra-glam Lady Dior handbag with a monochromatic Sienna-Miller-meets-A-Clockwork-Orange ensemble. It’s a little overstyled, but I like the bowler. 

Marc Jacobs Eve Glitter Studs Tote

I want this purse! So glam-rock gorgeous and with just the right amount of fabulosity! I love the cool violet crinkled metallic leather look and this the tote sports three sparkly studs and a detachable shoulder strap. Okay, so maybe it has a whiff or two of teeny-bopper princessy influence (glitter? sparkly?), but who cares?! I feel like I am one sometimes anyways (tosses hair with a smug face). Lol. ;) This tote will look great by just pairing it with something a bit subdued - think skinny jeans and a black or white tank or graphic tee. This handbag does more than enough, you don't have to go OTT with your dressing.

Oh, Violet! When will I ever be able to have you perched on my arm?? T_T

Miu Miu makes me go Meow!

So I was wondering what shoes Rose (Privileged) was wearing in a certain scene, and I finally found it. Thanks to my bitch, Zaza of course who pointed it out that it was Miu Miu. So I did some research and found out that it is Miu Miu's Strappy Bejeweled Sandals priced at £278.88 -> RM1713.06.

It's so pretty! I love the detailed artwork at the heel. Love the color too. Haaaa~

Harga dia pun sangat cantik kan? *hancur hati*



Mood: Ecstatic

Rose's Shoe on Privileged!

On the latest episode of Privileged, S1 Ep4, Rose puts on these pair of cute shoes. I need to know what shoes those are! I've tried searching but came up with nada. :(


Mood: Annoyed

Oh My Gucci! - Babouska Heart Tote

Oh, my my my...how I adore this tote!

J'adore!

This handbag is a supreme gem for this coming Fall and Winter. Not only does it exude biker chic with it’s rich black leather exterior, it also adds a touch of femininity with the heart-shaped Gucci emblem! The designers at Gucci somehow successfully managed to give it a vintage appeal too. The brass accents on this darling complete the whole black seductive look. And it only costs USD2,195 (RM7644.10)



Keep dreaming, Blair.A.



Mood: Ditzy

Zip Me Up!

This look is being referred to loosely in fashion magazines as the ‘Hardware Trend’; it’s main indicator is an obvious and sometimes excessive use of metallic visual embellishments such as Buckles, Studs, Grommets, or in this case, Zippers. When it is used in Fall boots, it has also been referred to as ‘Biker Chic’ or ‘Moto Style’. The common thread to these looks is that the hardware is up-front. While the zippers or buckles may occasionally be functional, in most cases the primary use of these items is decorative in nature.

Rodita Zip Platforms by Christian Louboutin
USD835 -> RM2890.77

Shauna Platform Sandal by L.A.M.B
USD279.95 -> RM969.19

Tayla Pump by Betsey Johnson
USD234.95 -> RM813.40

Patent Leather Platform Sandal by Sergio Rossi
USD850 -> RM2942.70

Lotun Pum by BCBGirls
USD109.95 -> RM380.65

Carlos Cougar Sandal by Carlos Santana
USD98.95 -> RM342.56

Chanel 2.55

There are two bags you need to know about, the Birkin is one and the other, the Chanel 2.55.
A typical Chanel handbag you say?

Well, helllooooo, it’s called an icon! Mention the label Chanel and the first thing that comes to mind is the word “classic“. History was made when Coco Chanel introduced this bag in February 1955 (as in, 2.55). Coco wanted a shoulder bag to free up her hands. Hey, she had other things to carry. The quilts were inspired by jackets worn by jockeys (yes, jockeys).

Here's a brief history of the icon that is the 2.55.


The 2.55 handbag bears that particular name simply because it was originally issued in February 1955. Her features have all a piece of tale to tell. From the inside out:


• The lining - The lining’s brown color represents the color of the uniforms from the convent where she grew up.


• The inside compartment - there’s a zippered compartment at the inside of the front flap. That’s where Coco Chanel hid her love letters (from her lover at the time).


• The backside - there’s a back outside flap on the handbag – that’s where Ms Chanel stashed extra money.


• The shoulder strap – as I said before, Coco Chanel grew up in an convent, at the orphanage. The caretakers hold the keys at their waist dangling from the same type of chains as the 2.55 shoulder strap chains.


• The front lock – the 2.55 front lock is different from the classic double CC logo. It’s logo is called “the Mademoiselle Lock” (because Ms Chanel was never married).

The ad campaign of the 2005 re-release featuring Daria Werbowy

Karl Lagerfeld who took over Chanel in 1983 reissued the 2.55 in February 2005. His version is the exactly the one designed by Coco Chanel back in 1955.

The Reissue was made in commemoration to the 50th anniversary of the original 2.55 and the name “Reissue 2.55” should apply only to those commemorative handbags.
Instead, it’s commonly used now as a name for all the handbags resembling the original 2.55. As for those with CC interlocking, they’re called Classic Flaps.

The new version in croc skin - with the shoe to match too!

This one is definitely my favorite out of the entire newly released Chanel 2.55 range. It's gorgeous!It has tiny little Chanel badges scattering all over the bag . The price is approx. US$5,000-$5,500. *faints*

Top 5 Handbags Worn By Celebrities

Celebrities are known as the go to guides for fashion trends. One picture is taken of them wearing a certain handbag, and next thing you know the picture is everywhere. Celebrities have the money to buy tons of handbags everyday if they want to, but when they wear a bag that is sold out everywhere you know the handbag is hot commodity. People can have their personal opinions on what handbags are hot and not. To me if numerous celebrities are seen with certain handbags, those handbags will be listed as “it” handbags. Once a handbag has the privilege of being an “it” handbag it can now have the title of being a top handbag worn by celebrities.

One handbag that is hated by a lot of bagista’s but seen on celebrities is the See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel. This handbag has been seen on numerous celebrities including Jessica Alba and Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus has been seen everywhere she goes with her blue See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel. The blue See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel is suddenly sold out of stores. Concidence? I think not.

Another handbag that has been seen on the celebrity scene is the YSL Pebbled Leather Easy Y Satchel. This handbag has been seen on Lindsay Lohan a lot lately, and I think no one can deny the beauty of this handbag. It’s obviously to see why a celebrity would want to carry around this gorgeous handbag. The YSL Pebbled Leather Easy Y Satchel is currently not sold out in stores, but I’m sure if more celebrities pick it up it will be soon.

The third handbag seen on celebrities lately is the Louis Vuitton Shimmer Comete handbag. Britney Spears has been seen carrying this handbag everywhere recently and I can’t blame her. This handbag is beautiful but comes with a big price tag as well as a waiting list. Britney Spears’ has been seen all over the internet with this handbag in her hand, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it sells out even quicker now.

It’s no surprise that the Christian Dior Karenina handbag is the fourth handbag that celebrities have been seen carrying lately. I personally do not like this handbag, but it’s obvious that Christian Aguilera, Denise Richards, and Sienna Miller do. This handbag is not my style, but I’m sure this handbag will be flying off the shelves due to it being a celebrity favorite.

The last handbag seen on celebrities lately, is the Salvatore Ferragamo Apollonia. I'm not really a fan of this. The colors, and patterns on the handbag are a bit weird. Reese Witherspoon has been seen carrying this handbag around. Love it, or Hate it, this handbag is a celebrity favorite.

Pac-man Women!

+giggles+

A Pac-Man-inspired fashion show? At Fashion Week in London? Giles Deacon had his models sashay down the runway for his Spring 2009 collection either looking like Pac-Man or wearing him on their dresses. Giles must be a really huge fan of Pac-man. Some of these models look like they just ran out of a hair salon with those heat thingies still attached to their heads.

Gossip Girl Fashion

Episode 201: Summer, Kind of Wonderful

Blair returns from Paris—broken-hearted from Chuck? Nope, with a new French fling on her arm (and a fabulous green Ferragamo bag)! Here she wears a Lorick top, Vera Wang shorts, L. Erickson headband, Gabriela de la Vega bracelet and Delman shoes.

GET BLAIR’S LOOK:
L. Erickson headband, amazon.com
Watercolor-print top, macys.com
Gabriela de la Vega bracelet, gabrieladelavega.com
Green bag, forzieri.com
Blue shorts, net-a-porter.com
Delman shoes, revolveclothing.com

Episode 201: Summer, Kind of Wonderful

Blair, appropriately attired for the white party, wears a Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, Jennifer Behr headband and Chloe shoes.

GET BLAIR’S LOOK:
Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, Bloomingdales.com
Jennifer Behr headband, jenniferbehr.com
White shoes, endless.com

Episode 202: Never Been Marcused

Blair works her magic to further endear herself to her new beau. In this scene, she wears a Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, Rachel Leigh bracelet and Unisa wedge heels.

GET BLAIR’S LOOK:
Marc by Marc Jacobs dress, at neimanmarcus.com
Rachel Leigh bracelet, at rachelleigh.com
Unisa wedge sandals, at zappos.com


Episode 201: Summer, Kind of Wonderful

While interning with Blair’s mom, Jenny snags an invitation to the end-of-summer bash in the Hamptons—the white party. In this scene, the fashion protégé wears an original dress from the show’s costume designer, Eric Daman, a Ferragamo evening bag and Natalie Portman for Te Casan shoes.

GET JENNY’S LOOK:
Yellow dress, net-a-porter.com
Salvatore Ferragamo evening bag, saks.com
Natalie Portman for Te Casan shoes, tecasan.com

Hot Black Pencil Skirts

Vince Leather Pencil Skirt
USD 795.00 -> RM 2748.72

Forever 21 Grid Pattern Pattern Skirt
USD 22.80 -> RM 78.83



DKNY Belted pencil Skirts With Pockets
USD 89.00 -> RM 307.72



Lauren by Ralph Lauren "Tianna" Pencil Skirt
USD 89.50 -> RM 309.45

Black by McQ Alexander McQueen
USD 320 -> RM 1106.40

Dsquared2 Zipped Pencil Skirt
USD 945 -> RM 3267.34

Diane von Furstenberg Adame Leather Pencil Skirt
USD425 -> RM 1469.44

Nine West Vamp Pencil Skirt
USD 89.00 -> RM 307.72


Michael Kors Crosshatch Tweed Pencil Skirt
USD 795 -> RM 2748.72


Galliano Satin Pencil Skirt in Black
USD 285 -> RM 985.39


Bebe Little Black Skirt
USD 98 -> RM 338.84


AmberLynn Zipper Skirt in Black
USD 256 -> RM 885.12


Couture Couture High-Waisted Pencil Skirt
USD 800 -> RM 2766.00

*squeals*

I love pencil skirts! Especially with leggings.