Wedding bells a-ringing

From the ever-popular Korean reality show – We Got Married – a very cute couple stand out & they are Jo Kwon from 2AM and Ga-In of Brown Eyed Girls. Their pseudo-married status lasted from end of 2009 to early 2011 and sometime in 2010, the couple went to Bali to shoot their wedding pictorial by In Style Weddings.

 

Reason why I love this couple is not only because of their genuine and quirky interaction with each other, and also for their impeccable style and incredible talent in singing. No doubt there were criticism of Jo Kwon being too effeminate or that the show is staged, as a fan, I still prefer to believe for the period when they were “married”, their care and concern for each other was real.

 

Back to the fashion of this spread, I love the wedding gown Ga-In had on. It is not the common strapless wedding gown that we see ever so often. The short sleeves and humble neckline was a stark contrast to the backless detail with a sheer train at the back. It is classic and beautiful. I also love the shot of the couple on the green scooter against the yellow background, which gives the photo a real pop of colours and the adorable short gown that Ga-In had on is just great to show off her pretty legs, despite her petite physique.

 

Images from allkpop.com

We got married - Ga-in & Jo Kwon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funky Menswear

I constantly hear grumbles from my male friends how difficult it is to find decent menwear in Singapore, especially with the weather constraints and lack of variety. Singapore men seems to look for only 2 things in their clothes: Comfort & Versatility. Best if they can wear the same item on different occasions, and more importantly fit the hot humid weather here in Singapore.

Most girls I talk to love it when their men wear uniforms (army green ones or those formal military garb which I see some men wear for their wedding, much like Prince William), or wear suits. My personal preference is when the men wear smart business suits that is well tailored to their body type, accessorize with tie or bow tie. I tell my girlfriends that I get very “turned on” when I see men dressed like that. HAHA

 

To women, the idea of men wearing less is not more. In fact the more smartly dressed you are, the more we can take you seriously. However such preference does not bode well with Singapore’s weather, so Singapore men has to be creative in their dress-up, aside from polo tee/soccer jersey, paired with bermudas and jeans.

 

For me, I think Korean and Japanese men dressed very well. When I was in Japan last year, I am always pleasantly surprised to see men dressed in smart suits on the subway and JR lines. And from all the Korean drama serials I watched, the Korean men are always fashionably dressed, not afraid to wear bright and bold colours, layering and funky designs like deep v-neck sweater with no shirt underneath.

 

Though sometimes the men can come across to be crossing the realm of feminine with their pinks and deep v necks, I enjoy seeing men being experimental in their outfits, instead of being safe and boring. But please, no slippers paired with jeans or long pants, OR white socks with black pants. That would be just horrid. 

 

Below are some pictures of one of the Korean artistes I really liked, from the popular variety show – Running Man and various dramas. Images from allkpop.com

 

Song Joong Ki's menwear

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In love with yukata 浴衣

According to Wikipedia, “A yukata (浴衣^?) is a Japanese garment,a casual summer kimono usually made of cotton. People wearing yukata are a common sight in Japan at fireworks displays, bon-odori festivals, and other summer events. The yukata is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns. Though their use is not limited to after-bath wear, yukata literally means bath(ing) clothes.”

As with kimono, the general rule with yukata is that younger people wear brighter colors and bolder patterns than older people. A child might wear a multicolored print and a young woman, a floral print, while an older woman would confine herself to a traditional dark blue with geometric patterns.

me in Kimono, in Kyoto Summer 2010

I tried wearing the kimono in Kyoto, during my last visit to Japan. It was a rather surreal and incredible experiencing being dressed up in the layers of fabric and walking around in the cold while wearing socks in clogs or otherwise known as geta. Because of this fun experience, I bought a yukata at the airport’s Uniqlo store without knowing when or where I can wear it in Singapore. It is in a pretty peach red with turquoise obi. If you are wondering how to wear a yukata like me, here is how.

Now that summer is in and I am reading about people’s experiences wearing the yukata, watching the hanami or celebrating Bon Odori festival, I am wondering when I am ever gonna wear my yukata.

Here are some pretty yukata on sale on the Japanese Uniqlo site

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Hawt Couture

Couture Collection 2010

Christian Dior

Jean Paul Gaultier

Elie Saab

Armani Prive

Alexia Mabille

Bouchra Jarrar

Valentino

Chanel

Givenchy

Zoo-ey Des-Chanel

I can’t remember the first time I saw this quirky,whimsical actress on tv or movies. But the most memorable time I saw her was on Top Chef, 500 Days of Summer & a rerun of Failure to Launch.

I remembered the spelling of her name by spliting it up. Zoo (ey) (Des) Chanel. So to me she is Zoo Chanel. Random sidetrack

I can’t recall where I saw these pictures on, but I know I have to save it because this is exactly the kind of photography, styling that I like. abit of the 1930 flapper days or the 1950s photo treatment. Zooey Deschanel looked happy, hauntingly beautiful with her blue eyes with a tinge of grey, and every bit the strange oddball she is in the photos.

Summer Loves / 2010

Topshop, River Island, Forever21. Some of the high street brands very popular among the young females in Singapore. This summer season, I am falling in love with the vintage floral prints, long flowing maxi dresses, colourful sundresses, soft flowy fabric suitable for the sunny Singapore. So I made this comment on FB:

“Summer dresses everywhere. I want! Wait a min it is summer all year round in Singapore. So must buy MORE!”

Indeed, Singapore has the ideal climate to dress in summer dresses, shorts and flip flops all year round. However come the Sep – Feb, the shops are always selling the more muted winter collections. Hence come CNY (Chinese New Year) in Feb, I always end up buying the kind of dresses that I don’t really want to wear in summer or for the beckoning of spring.

I think I should buy more this summer to stock up for CNY. Am I nuts?

Forever21 – Heritage 1981 collection & Twelve by Twelve

River Island

These summer dresses are my favourite picks. Interesting prints with a twist to the dresses. It’s colourful and ever so happy! & I love those shoes that are paired with the dresses

Topshop by Kate Moss

Quoted from the website - “eclectic mix of vintage inspired styles, fabrics & colours”

“airy & romantic feel of this collection”

Secret Angel

Alessandra Ambrosio, one of Victoria’s Secret’s angels, is one of the most desirable woman in the world. A mother of one (who can freakingly tell from that awesome figure of hers?!), she makes all the men’s (and some women) knees go weak. Enjoy the below photos from the Victoria’s Secret catalogue

Little fashionistas

Little Obama?

I love LV

fall/winter 2010 collection. conservatives may think flaunting the boobs is vulgar but I think showing off the curves of the women is a right that all women should enjoy.

I like the look of the models who look healthy and not overtly thin and anorexic-looking with a bouncy ponytail and carrying an updated version of the iconic LV bags with pumps with bows. This collection brought me back to the 1950s when Christian Dior’s new look was in its heyday. Love love love this collection. If the world revolves around my thoughts, all women should be wearing these this season.