OUTFIT DU JOUR - Hello Lover!

I HAVE A NEW LOVER...and I think this time, it's gonna be a long-term affair...

Jacket - Nico Nico; Top - Madison Marcus; Pants - Zara; Purse - Hermes; Belt - Barbara Bui; Shoes - Modern Vintage

Going to the WILD WILD WEST

It's official: I'm heading to Vancouver next thursday for 2 weeks!   It's going to be Ayden's first trip, which stresses me a little...but hey, it'll be good practice for our Asia trip next spring.

On my agenda:

• Organizing the launch party for my project (details coming soon!!!) with my friend/partner
• Visiting friends & family
• Overloading myself with delicious Asian food
• and shopping of course!

NEW TOY: T3 Bespoke Colorlock Press

Went shopping at Winner's yesterday and came home with this new toy: T3 Bespoke Colorlock Press!!  I have to admit that it first caught my attention with its unbelievable price ($49.99 instead of $250!!!  Still regular price at T3's website).  I then realized that it was part of T3's professional line.  Sold!  After some research online, I found out that this straightening iron can be used on both damp or dry hair and is actually meant to condition and lock in colour while styling at the same time!  It comes with dual voltage, which means I can travel back to Asia with it.  After testing it this morning on my freshly washed and air-dried hair, I think I found my new favorite toy!!  The only downside is that it cannot curl hair like my 1" straightening iron...oh well! 

Go get it while they're still available at Winner's!

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Zip!

Inspired by Denis Gagnon's fall collection, I tried to incorporate the zipper touch to my outfit today.  Obviously, the outcome is not nearly as couture as Denis' pieces...

Jacket - Zara; Sweater dress - Zara; Legging - Winners; Purse - Miu Miu; Shoes - Modern Vintage

I MISSED THE ANGELS!

I have been so busy with sample sales and my new project (will give you guys more details very soon!!!) that I completely missed out on the Victoria Secret fashion show!  Although not so much of a fashion show but rather a fantasy show, this year's costumes are 100X more lust-worthy than last year's.  Ah...I sometimes fantasize of becoming an Angel...if not for the fame & money, at least I can add HOT on my resume.

(source: Tommy Ton for Style.com)

OBSESSION DU JOUR - Ballerina inspired

BCBG                                                                BCBG

3.1 PHILLIP LIM                                            AGENT PROVOCATEUR

DIANE VON FURSTENBURG                                   RED VALENTINO

Just like most girls, I wanted to be a ballerina.  To me, ballerinas are like princesses with talent!  But my obsession for ballerina inspired clothing has only resurface when I recently saw pictures of my friend who attended a wedding in Hong Kong.  She and all 10 other bridesmaids were dressed in light pink dresses and all coiffed with a chignon bun.  "So pretty!" I thought to myself.  I must incorporate this look for the upcoming holiday season...

SAMPLE SALE - Clarins

I'm a big sucker for luxurious bath products, especially those that smell so good you want to eat it!!!  "Le Couvent des Minimes" is actually a Spa Hotel by L'OCCITANE in France.  It has the same bath & body collection as the famous french brand but simply repackaged under the spa's name.  I first discovered L'OCCITANE during a stay at the 4 Seasons Hotel and became instantly intoxicated by the miniatures selection in my bathroom (I love hotels with luxurious miniatures).  So without saying, I was thrilled to find the whole line at the Clarins sample sale.  I grabbed the Skin Softening Sugar Scrub in Honey & Milk and in Verbena & Lemon, the Verbena & Lemon Body Milk and the Verbena & Lemon Invigorating Recipes.

I also threw in my shopping basket a back-up of my Nuxe Huil Prodigious Or.  If you haven't tried it, it's a MUST.  This dry oil can be used on hair or body.  I personally use it on any exposed skin and it gives me a beautiful golden glow.

OUTFIT DU JOUR - I'm ready!

I'm ready...I'm ready for yet another sample sale.  Don't laugh, sample sales are not easy: the waiting in line outside in this cold windy weather, the battle for bargain items once inside and the even longer line-up for the cash...well, I'm READY.

Vest - Zara; Sweater - BCBG; Pants - Rich&Skinny; Purse - Balenciaga; Boots - Modern Vintage

GIRL CRUSH - Christine Centenera

To me, Christine Centenera is the epiphany of "cool".  Everything she wears, she wears it with an edgy yet non-chalant attitude.  Nothing looks too pretty nor too avant-garde.  And I love that she's not a former model turned editor (she's the fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar Australia), but a rather average height and size girl, thus giving the rest of us hope that fashion is not solely meant for those 5'11" 115 lbs girls...however, we are still lacking the editor worthy waredrobe...well, Zara will do for now.

OUTFIT DU JOUR - Can I hide behind you?

I love capes.  A nice cape is the perfect outwear for one main reason: provides camouflage when you feel "blah" while giving high impact style to your outfit.  I have so many capes/ponchos, but always end up reaching for this one...I know, I shoudn't play favorites...

Cape - Zara, T-shirt - no name from HK; Vest - Club Monaco; Jeans - Rich&Skinny; Boots - Modern Vintage; Purse - Balenciaga