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chanel paris shanghai the film 3

2009-12-07T00:06:00.000+08:00

chanel paris shanghai the film 2

2009-12-07T00:05:00.002+08:00

chanel paris shanghai the film 1

2009-12-07T00:05:00.001+08:00

fashion bandits?!?!

2009-12-06T23:27:00.003+08:00

"i'm still me even after all that's happened."

- victoria beckham

victoria beckham is said to be devastated following the news that 75 pieces from her ss10 shipment to neiman marcus new york, valued at gbp350,000 were stolen at knife-point as they were being driven to london's heathrow airport. the van left 19 entertainment's offices and was broken into as the driver made another delivery. the trucks padlocks had been clipped and two men escaped with a box each, pushing the driver to the side as they made their getaway. mrs b hoped that the dresses could be remade in time although her first priority was the well-being of the driver.

blogger-phobia

2009-12-05T17:43:00.000+08:00

"i hate to see my stuff in stores! i don't know why, it's weird, i know, but i just really hate it. even stores i love like barney's in new york - i can't look!"
- christopher kane

christopher kane on bloggers: "it's a bit mad, isn't it? it feels like it's happened all of a sudden and at some shows this season the front row was just all bloggers. i think it will die down though, and people know what they are doing. no one who wants to read a serious review of a show is going to look at what a 14 year old thinks. but it has become more critical; people can say what they want about anyone on a blog without consequences and that's quite scary. there are real repercussions for a designer if a photo of something is leaked by a blog; it can be copied in a fortnight and that can really harm a business. you have to be much more careful now."

lanvin pour la poste

2009-12-02T17:29:00.006+08:00

"words are only postage stamps delivering the object for you to unwrap."
- george bernard shaw

alber elbaz designed these adorable postage stamps for the french postal system, la poste, as part of lanvin's 120th anniversary, available for sale next year. now, how on earth to we get our sticky paws on these precious chickens?

tse warehouse sale

2009-12-02T17:10:00.007+08:00

"it's the same seduction that one first feels when touching cashmere or fur.... nobody touches fur once, or cashmere once."
- joshua wesson

'tis the season for jolliness and cashmere....

happy

2009-11-29T16:25:00.000+08:00

constance

2009-11-29T13:52:00.004+08:00

"my kitchen's pink, like skin-tone pink, and i lowered my spice rack so it's eye level - it's true! - and my phone, so i can reach it when i fall, it's right there."

- amy sedaris

mary kate with ashley's hermès constance

i want her sister's constance too. but in flamingo pink lizard.

grown-up glitter

2009-11-29T12:20:00.005+08:00

"and above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. those who don't believe in magic will never find it."

- roald dahl

illamasqua birthday lashes

thierry mugler lip wax in yellow gold

nars glitter pencil in le sept

mac glitter brilliants in sifted silver

guerlain meteorites perles imperiales

barry m liquid eyeliner

make up store blend & fix

the body shop define & sparkle mascara and eyeliner

this season, glitter is no longer a sprinkle of fairy dust over existing makeup. it is to be worn in solid blocks, most elegantly on the eyes. sparkly substances have appealed to the human eye since 40,000 bc with flakes of mica being found on cave paintings. experts say glistening surfaces draw an emotional response from the limbic system, the brain's most fundamental level. some application suggestions include:

- trace a brightly coloured line of glitter over black eyeliner

- sweep a gel glitter layer over mascaraed lashes - "the sparkle only when you blink (is) incredibly alluring," says david horne

- black glitter in black liners or brow powder can be super subtle, just like nude or pale gold glitters in lipgloss

- pat mcgrath gave the models glittery tears at galliano

- apply before dressing and always have a lint roller on hand

chanel paris shanghai

2009-11-29T11:09:00.004+08:00

"there's no chanel collection without black. (it) will never exist. who can live without some black clothes."

- karl lagerfeld

chanel's 5,160 square foot shanghai store opened last thursday at the peninsula on the bund. according to architect peter marino, the space was inspired by mademoiselle chanel's rue cambon apartment and furnished with hand-picked art and antiques - "the result is comfort, quiet elegance, timelessness. the chic of chanel." products exclusive to the store were created especially to celebrate its opening. these included a classic quilted handbag embossed with "shanghai karl lagerfeld" on the inside flap, sling-back heels with a metallic cc logo and several rtw styles (look out for the tweed jacket and skirt with gold trim!!). waiting for the celeb pics....

chanel paris shanghai episode 7

2009-11-29T11:07:00.001+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 6

2009-11-29T11:07:00.000+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 5

2009-11-29T11:05:00.000+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 4

2009-11-29T10:59:00.001+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 3

2009-11-29T10:56:00.000+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 2

2009-11-29T10:50:00.000+08:00

chanel paris shanghai episode 1

2009-11-29T10:47:00.001+08:00

miss selfridge ss10

2009-11-29T10:31:00.002+08:00

"no nude, however abstract, should fail to arouse in the spectator some vestige of erotic feeling, even if it be only the faintest shadow - and if it does not do so it is bad art and false morals."

- kenneth clark

why hasn't anyone brought miss selfridge to hong kong? their ss10 themes look sassy and fun and vintagey in a great way. love the nude story. and accessories galore!! anyone travelling soon?

salvatore ferragamo sale

2009-11-29T10:24:00.003+08:00

"thanks to an early start, we are in a good position - and we have to make sure we maintain it.... at the top end of the market, they appreciate especially things that are not made in china. and we are 100 percent made in italy."

- salvatore ferragamo

first markdown at 30% off now. final sale starts mid-dec with reductions up to 70%.

holiday

2009-11-29T10:00:00.005+08:00

"ruche (rsh) n. - a ruffle of pleat of lace, muslin or other fine fabric used for trimming women's garments. french, from old french rusche, beehive, from medieval latin rsca, bark of a tree (used for making beehives), of celtic origin."

- thefreedictionary.com

h&m's holiday campaign is sexy and cute at the same time. get in fast to avoid disappointment - especially that black ruched number on sasha pivovarova!!

party planning

2009-11-22T17:18:00.003+08:00

"i was ecstatic they re-named 'french fries' as 'freedom fries'. grown men and women in positions of power in the u.s. government showing themselves as idiots."

- johnny depp

french connection ribbon dress

hkd999

getting your party wardrobe ready for this year's round of christmas cocktails? french connection has this fabulous hervé léger-inspired knit number in electric blue (also available in black) for under hkd1,000. and great quality too. hurry while stocks last - S is already out.

belle du jour

2009-11-22T16:13:00.003+08:00

"wore a victoria beckham dress for the first time yesterday - the derizet in black - and good lord, is that thing figure magic. not sure if it's worth the pricetag, but if anyone has a spare grand around and happens to be feeling generous.... a pair of red louboutins wouldn't go amiss either...."

- belle du jour

dr brooke magnanti (aka belle du jour) on no longer being anonymous: "looking back over my diaries is sometimes embarrassing, sometimes hilarious (often unintentionally so). after a page or two i'm right back there – living in london, keeping up a double life, with all the effort that entails.... which is just too difficult to do long-term. i suppose i always thought that the part of my life i wrote about would fade away, that i could stick it in a box and move on. totally separate it from the ‘real me’. what it took me years to realise is that while i've changed a lot since writing these diaries – my life has moved on so much, in part thanks to the things that happened then – belle will always be a part of me. she doesn't belong in a little box, but as a fully acknowledged side of a real person. the non-belle part of my life isn't the only ‘real’ bit, it’s ALL real. belle and the person who wrote her had been apart too long. i had to bring them back together. so a perfect storm of feelings and circumstances drew me out of hiding. and do you know what? it feels so much better on this side. not to have to tell lies, hide things from the people i care about. to be able to defend what my experience of sex work is like to all the sceptics and doubters. anonymity had a purpose then – it will always have a reason to exist, for writers whose work is too damaging or too controversial to put their names on. but for me, it became important to acknowledge that aspect of my life and my personality to the world at large. i am a woman. i lived in london. i was a call girl. the people, the places, the actions and feelings are as true now as they were then, and i stand behind every word with pride. thank you for reading and following my adventures. love, belle."

calendar girls

2009-11-22T10:15:00.003+08:00

"i'd consider it - why not? i don't know if it would be very impressive, though."

- james blunt on posing for the pirelli calendar

the infamous calendar, now in it's 37th year, is only available as a corporate gift to pirelli's exclusive customers and vips each year. 2010's version was launched in london on friday and now the images are available to you via get away nasty baby. the sloth is actually kind of cute.

your signature pose

2009-11-22T08:59:00.001+08:00

"actually, my grandma's brother's name was blake, and my sister wrote it down when she was reading a family tree. and they said, 'if it's a boy, we'll name him blake, and if it's a girl, we'll name her blakely.' and everybody thought i was going to be a boy, and then i came out and i was a girl. and they had already been calling me blake for months because they were positive i was going to be a boy. and they had been calling me blake for so long, they just kept it."

- blake lively on the origins of her name

just like your chicken scratch defines who you are on paper to the legal world, your stance on the red carpet/at company annual dinners/during random drunk nights out is the photographic characterization and record of who you are. blake has fine-tuned hers to T - legs shoulder-width apart, hand on hip, slight tilt of the head. this is great for showing of her toned, endless pins, keeping the upper arms flab-free and using her long, blonde mane to best effect. in addition to all this, it makes for an interesting photograph as she is not simply symmetrical from top to bottom (which is traditionally what the human eye finds attractive). have you got one? you need one. go and get one today.

chinese tonic soup

2009-11-15T19:08:00.005+08:00

"only the pure in heart can make a good soup."

- ludwig van beethoven

chinese wild yam -

淮山

("wai san")

promotes muscle growth and repairs worn-out tissue

lotus seed -

蓮子

("lien zi")

can stop sweating, palpitations, anxiety and insomnia

wolfberries - 杞子 ("gei zi")

natural supplement for improving eyesight and liver

fox nuts - 芡實 ("chi sut")

beneficial to the kidneys and enhances sperm production

as the weather cools, the only thing that can warm right to the freezing core seems to be a hot bowl of chinese tonic soup. one of my all time favourites is "wai san, lien zi, chi sut" with lean pork shin.

1. rinse a handful of wai san, a quarter of a handful of lien zi, half a handful of gei zi (i use double this as i LOVE gei zi), half a handful of chi sut and six pieces of dried conch meat in cold water. set aside.

2. place the pork shin in a pot of cold water. turn the cooker on. watch the water come to a boil. switch off the cooker. strain away the water and quickly rinse the meat. repeat this process two more times. it is important the water in the pot is cold to start with so that the impurities (blood residue) is forced out of the meat - hot water to start with will not achieve this.

3. place all of the above ingredients into a large (the largest you have) pot of boiling water. boil for two hours on low heat then leave to seep for two hours. reboil before serving.

black story

2009-11-15T15:03:00.004+08:00

"the world goes up and the world goes down, the sunshine follows the rain; and yesterday's sneer and yesterday's frown can never come over again."

- charles kingsley

miss juliette nuit

hkd3,990

miss juliette bracelet

hkd3,390

miss juliette croc

hkd1,820

miss juliette satin

hkd1,280

forget your hunters - it's time to invest in a pair of aigle's black story limited edition miss juliette functional rain boots. get to festival walk or times square fast (they are only available at these stores). how great would these look in the snow!!

nic's dress

2009-11-15T12:13:00.004+08:00

"what's the point of doing something good if nobody's watching?"

- nicole kidman

contrary to many bloggers' comments, i do not think this l'wren scott dress flatters nicole kidman. l'wren scott often dresses her in beautiful columns but this one just doesn't fit properly up top.

byo top day

2009-11-12T23:52:00.004+08:00

"i had literally starved myself for four months - not a morsel of food - to get into that pair of size 10 calvin klein jeans."

- opera winfrey

it was "byo top day" at ck jeans as creative director, kevin carrigan, decided to focus on the denim and nix anything else so as to remove any hint of distraction at the ss10 presentation. how long can one hold their arms up for though?

nobody

2009-11-12T23:30:00.000+08:00

luella ceases trading

2009-11-12T22:56:00.003+08:00

"i refuse to believe that trading recipes is silly. tuna fish casserole is at least as real as corporate stock."

- barbara grizzuti

luella bartley on her label's cease in trading due to club 21's decision not to invest further: "this is a very disappointing situation for everyone involved with the brand…. i very much appreciate the support that vsq [club 21's subsidiary] has given me, but it is upsetting not to be able to protect jobs in this difficult economic climate. we have a number of options open to us, and are considering these over the coming months."

the armadillos make an appearance

2009-11-12T22:37:00.000+08:00

artistic direction?

2009-11-12T22:05:00.002+08:00

"i am happy being able to play roles with people my age because once you do something really mature there is no turning back."

- lindsay lohan

emanuel ungaro on lindsay lohan's first catwalk collection with his namesake brand which was unveiled in paris in october and subsequently panned by the international fashion press: "lindsay lohan's collaboration was a disaster. i am furious but i can't do anything about it. that happens to a lot of designers. we were the creators and patrons, responsible for the creation and destiny of our houses. but when we gave up our houses, we gave up our souls."

the skirts have it

2009-11-10T22:18:00.003+08:00

"these beads are just a little too plastic. we don't do anything that is at least glass."

- scott tepper

balmain fw09

get your forever21 jezebel beaded skirt for usd27.80 now!!

believe in your product

2009-11-10T21:21:00.003+08:00

"i know that you believe you understand what you think i said, but i'm not sure you realise that what you heard is not what i meant."

- robert mccloskey

vitamin guys drinking vitamin water. believe in yourself, believe in your product. way to go, guys.

non va bene

2009-11-08T19:46:00.004+08:00

"what is the definition of a good wine? it should start and end with a smile."

- william sokolin

two girlfriends and i went for dinner at va bene in lan kwai fong on friday night. the food wasn't great - linguine alla vongole a little soft and braised lamb shank a little dry - but it wasn't terrible so we thought "whatever." as the cheese platter was served and we were finishing the last sips of our barolo cannubi 2003 (@hkd1,075), one of us discovered a mystery string of something-something in our glass. though the maître d’ refused to comment on the issue after we questioned him, he did send the BARTENDER over to placate us with: "even though i have never before seen this in my career, it must be residue." and whilst my girlfriends and i are by no means sommeliers, the three of us do have our WSET level one certificates and found this not only unacceptable from a bottle of barolo, but irresponsible on the part of the manager who sent a subordinate in his place. needless to say, the evening did not end in smiles.

lovely lashes!!

2009-11-08T10:21:00.000+08:00

michelle on work and babies

2009-11-05T22:12:00.003+08:00

"i've already got the script. i've read a bit of it but i still don't know if i'll have any romantic scenes with jackie [chan]."

- michelle reis

former miss hong kong, michelle reis, was extremely gracious in answering the prying questions of the press after the ed hardy event at prive tonight. on family life and her in-laws: "they always encourage me to put career first. for instance, if we are having dinner and i have to leave early because i have a work commitment, they never give me pressure. i am very blessed to have such understanding in-laws who offer me such professional freedom. they do not expect me to have children either. if kids come, then that would be great, but since they have grand and great-grand children already, they are not too bothered. i am very lucky and do not live the life of a 'tai-tai' as you all perceive."

farmer liz

2009-11-04T21:27:00.002+08:00

"to the paparazzi: why don't you all go and f*** yourselves up the a*se."

- liz hurley

now liz hurley can add "farmer" to her resume. five years ago, she bought a farm in gloucestershire and started to raise a rare breed of gloucester cattle, all the while putting the farm under conservation. today, it has full organic status and supplies to butchers and restaurants in the area. not only that, she is launching her own line of organic fruit (strawberry & cherry, orange & cranberry) and oat (banana & chocolate and orange & chocolate) bars as well as beef jerkey. all of her products are organic and certified by the soil association with some (not all) of the ingredients coming off her farm. go, liz.

mrs b has a new 'do

2009-11-03T23:35:00.003+08:00

"when i met david beckham, i didn't know whether to shake his hand or lick his face."

- robbie williams

mrs b has grown out her edgy bob into a softer, curlier look. love it and her rick owens tank/dvb jeans/louboutin maggies plus son-in-husband's-arms combo.

stella for gap kids

2009-11-03T23:32:00.001+08:00

joseph warehouse sale

2009-11-03T22:03:00.002+08:00

"it became clear that this kind of collection was inappropriate in a warehouse."

- michael eisner

who: rosebullet, icb and joseph warehouse sale

when: 5-6 november, 11:00 - 19:00

7 november, 11:00 - 18:00

where: godown b, 17/f, evergain centre

28 on muk street, shatin

+852 2558 3439

how: cash/eps/visa/mastercard/amex

only a plane-ride away

2009-11-02T16:00:00.000+08:00

"the heavyweight credit card. now heavier."

- american express platinum

instead of putting your distant cousin/ex-colleague/high-school frenemy's address on your "ships to us only" purchases, you can now adopt an address with people there who will actually forward on your package to you immediately. why didn't anyone think of this until now? from now until 31 december, american express cardmembers can even enjoy 10% off each shipment they place through borderlinx. look out sephora.

alexander mcqueen armadillos

2009-11-02T15:00:00.003+08:00

"the pink sheep of the family."

- alexander mcqueen

not even the girls at vogue could wrap their heads (or feet?) around this one - 12 inch python alexander mcqueen "armadillos". how the models managed will be forever a mystery.

freddie says so

2009-11-01T19:34:00.004+08:00

"i will have naught to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath."

- aesop

YESSSS!! the hong kong observatory is reporting a drop in temperatures this week with the mercury falling below 20oC on both tuesday and wednesday owing to a cold front which is crossing the south china coastal region. whip those boots out, girls!!

cafe vergnano

2009-11-01T19:28:00.003+08:00

"good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after."

- anne morrow lindbergh

aah.... nothing like a hot, smooth 1882 to finish off the weekend....

versace friends & family sale

2009-10-31T09:26:00.002+08:00

"this fabric existed but in different colours - darker, masculine - like black and yellow. so we decided to reprint it in lilac and pink for me."

- donatella versace

dontella will forever be one of those women we see in the media who never appears to age. like anna wintour with her bob and clean face, she has maintained the same long blonde locks and deep bronze tan since her teenage years, moulded by her late brother, gianni, when he was just starting out in the industry. regardless of the fashion's fickle trend cycles, these women's core looks have not changed in all these years - a true statement of timeless style.

boots, baby

2009-10-24T12:11:00.003+08:00

"one must always have one's boots on and be ready to go."

- michel de montaigne

military-inspired knee-high lambskin stiletto boots at 120mm with elastic fastenings on gold hardwear. hidden platform reduces arch angle to 30° relative to the ground plane as opposed to 36° (approximated on size 37). style and comfort have finally coalesced.

finally, someone said it

2009-10-23T11:27:00.004+08:00

"and to be fair to the fashion industry: it may be struggling, but so far, no government has had to bail it out."

- robin givhan, the washington post, 18 october 2009, yes, thin's in, but why is that a surprise?

robin givhan: "it's always a bit discombobulating when people raise their voices in anger because they've gotten wind that some designers are making and selling $25,000 dresses. after all, it's not as if the existence of a dress that costs as much as a car negates the availability of cute $25 frocks at target. and it isn't as though edicts have been issued that all women must now dress like one of the superheroes on balenciaga's runway. for personal and sometimes tortured reasons -- i can't have it so no one else can! -- observers declare that they just don't understand the attraction of these strange and expensive clothes. that would be a fair argument if those same complainers had lashed out at people who spend thousands of dollars on redskins season tickets, vintage wines, first-edition books or mid-life crisis cars. but those industries don't stir nearly as much ire from people who are uninterested in them. everyone has a passion that is lost on others." hear, hear!!

dolce & gabbana sample sale

2009-10-22T14:54:00.003+08:00

"the public knows style."
- domenico dolce

best sale ever!! save the date, save the date....

gucci application

2009-10-22T13:43:00.008+08:00

"apps are the new virtual accessory, so i approached the design of gucci's first app in the same way i do with a bag or a shoe from my collections. i looked to provide the essence of the gucci lifestyle experience in a way that takes full advantage of the technological capabilities of the revolutionary iphone and ipod touch. of course, mark ronson's contribution ensures that the gucci app is truly unique."

- frida giannini

chanel iphone application

ralph lauren iphone application

gucci iphone application

have you joined the iphone bandwagon yet? if not, here's another reason to hurry up and do it. gucci has just released their own iphone application, following in the virtual footsteps of chanel and ralph lauren. it features a 24 hour music channel, hotel and restaurant tips but hottest of all is mark ronson's playlist and the opportunity to buy an exclusive style from his limited edition sneaker range. download it free from itunes.

gap-toothed girls

2009-10-21T22:40:00.002+08:00

"wish on everything. pink cars are good, especially old ones. and stars, of course, first stars and shooting stars. planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. birthday candles. baby teeth."

- francesca lia block

lara stone

georgia jagger

vanessa paradis

lauren hutton

it turns out, a gap between your two front teeth is de rigueur this season. vanessa paradis just signed on as the face of rouge coco for chanel. georgia jagger is not only on the cover of november's uk vogue but she is also the new face of rimmel london. and lara stone was seen on many a catwalk last month. lauren hutton was famous for her grin in the 70's - especially when she refused to have it corrected. some opine that it creates the illusion of youth. others believe small imperfections highlight the organic nature of one's beauty. dentists seem to think that veneers should be adopted by everyone (with lumineers only setting you back usd700-1,300 per tooth). what do we think? we think a confident woman is a beautiful woman.

fendi family sale

2009-10-21T15:50:00.003+08:00

"i have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how i could reconcile family life with a scientific career. well, it has not been easy."
- marie curie

fendi's turn....

celine private sale

2009-10-21T15:29:00.003+08:00

"wash your soiled linen in private."
- napoleon bonaparte

celine's turn....

time for some diy

2009-10-21T12:06:00.007+08:00

"making something thoughtful and original feels good. obviously we can party like the best of them but taking some time out to do something that is wholesome and doesn't cost the earth is very life-affirming."

- india volkers

air pockets in your nail varnish cause it to become goopy and tacky. don't let it go to waste - mix and match two similar shades with a dash of topcoat for a bespoke varnish free of charge.

coco chanel, audrey hepburn and jackie o all knew about the power of black - give your tired shades a renewed intensity with dylon wash & dye in velvet black which can go straight into your machine.

check this out before you chuck it out - queens of vintage will teach you how to revamp a frumpy sack dress, mend a vintage necklace and even decoupage an 80's chair.

keep yourself and your loved ones healthy by making your own soup - mom's best soup translated into english by irene wong (isbn 9789882024298) is just one of the many chinese soup books out there now.

charity handbag auction

2009-10-21T10:12:00.004+08:00

"people who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for diagnosis. they might have some or none of the following symptoms:

frequent urination

excessive thirst

unexplained weight loss

extreme hunger

sudden vision changes

tingling or numbness in hands or feet

feeling very tired much of the time

very dry skin

sores that are slow to heal

more infections than usual

nausea, vomiting and stomach pains may accompany these symptoms in the abrupt onset of type 1 diabetes."

- hong kong juvenile diabetes association

it's been a bad year but you've been good with your acquisitions and now it's time for a treat. grab some girlfriends and join the hong kong juvenile diabetes association at finds on thursday, 5 november, for an evening of fashionable fun and support a great cause. the hkjda will be auctioning off donations from many of the big names in addition to several second-hand pieces giftd by individuals who have generously pulled from their own closets. of course, should you have any designer handbags that might wish to contribute to the auction, Sue Lowcock (director@hkjda.org) can assist you. dinner is also available on the night but tables are being booked up fast so make your reservation soon. end the year with a guilt-free handbag. opportunities like these aren't always for the seizing....

conde nast continues with cuts

2009-10-21T03:14:00.002+08:00

"it is a big market. even if it is a crowded market, conde nast hasn't really shied away from that."

- conde nast

wwd reported yesterday that cuts were to continue over at conde nast this week as 2010 budgets need to be met. the most recent round would bring the combined total thus far to 250 laid off employees. it is believed that ellen seidman, maryellen gordon and paul kramer were amongst those asked to leave glamour on monday. candy pratts price's contract with style.com was not renewed. lucy danziger, editor in chief of self, gave up her car service for a year, effective immediately, in order to avoid reductions although a reduced work week is now assigned to certain staff and attritted positions have not been replaced.

va va versace

2009-10-21T00:12:00.006+08:00

"i go from a full working day to making sure i am home for dinner with my kids. i couldn't do that in a 10cm mini skirt but i am not going to resort to sweatpants and an old t-shirt."

- donatella versace

versace ss10

donatella versace

versace fw09

chanel iman

versace fw09

taylor momsen

versace fw09

lake bell

versace fw09

mischa barton

atelier versace ss09

cheryl cole

only the hottest girls are ever seen (read: photographed) in versace - this rang especially true last weekend. cheryl cole was my favourite, with her ferrari red paillette bubble dress. only barbie could have looked better. a very close second was chanel iman at the whitney museum gala - the dress is fitted but not skin-tight on her and the girls are safely tucked away. can't wait to see more of the ss10 gowns out and about!!

cat fight!!

2009-10-20T20:30:00.000+08:00

get schwimming

2009-10-20T18:53:00.004+08:00

"we looked at classic british style and sub-cultures and aimed to capture this nostalgic theme on the swimming caps by using classic fabrics such as gingham, fun-sun pastels and iconography from the monarchy and punk period."
- amy molyneaux

one of ppq's four seventies inspired swimming caps for schweppes' "get britain schwimming" campaign. in one of these you'd definitely be the coolest in the pool. get yours by searching for "ppq schweppes" on ebay - all monies raised by this charity auction will go to the british swimming trust.

dior private sale

2009-10-20T17:42:00.004+08:00

"my religious background is that my mother is a christian dior scientist."
- robin williams

the one private sale you lust after every year is here again....

chanel and iman

2009-10-20T17:01:00.000+08:00

now THAT's a rock....

2009-10-19T15:19:00.002+08:00

"[the diamond has] top colour, perfect clarity, ideal cut and excellent weight. and if you add to this the impeccable provenance of the annenberg name, you have one of the finest gems to appear on the market for many years."

- francois curiel, chairman of christie's europe and international head of jewels, comment's on the annenberg diamond's four c's

the 32.01 carat, emerald cut, d colour, flawless annenberg diamond, flanked by two pear-shaped 1.50 and 1.61 carat diamonds, up for auction this wednesday at christie's new york. it has been valued between usd3 and usd 5 million. [sigh] now THAT's definitely a rock....

ysl beaute private sale

2009-10-19T09:27:00.001+08:00

"fashions fade, style is eternal."

- yves saint laurent

early christmas shopping (for yourself, of course).

pp private sale

2009-10-19T09:23:00.004+08:00

"virtue has its own reward, but has no sale at the box office."

- mae west

and so the string of them begins....

beauty workshops

2009-10-19T09:18:00.002+08:00

"when i met her in hong kong i was very touched by how she welcomed the eastern culture to be her own. and she was there, not now when china is open, but when it was during the cultural revolution."

- joyce ma

mention "butterboom.com" when you book to receive your beauty workshop free (valued at hkd350). call before 28 october.

october is breast cancer awareness month

2009-10-15T22:43:00.006+08:00

"it's called 'pinkwashing'. you say you care about people's lives but you're doing things that make them sick at the same time. we're saying clean up your products or stop saying you care about breast cancer."

- barbara brenner

elizabeth hurley, wearing naeem kahn, lights up bloomingdales on 59th street with evelyn lauder

liz earlier on during the event in the "mishap" dress

enjoying some down time in new york

out with the girls in giambattista valli for the same cause in london

wear pink and make a donation. support breast cancer awareness month.

mini karl

2009-10-15T22:16:00.003+08:00

"i am very flattered that i became a tokidoki. i always loved them and i am very happy to be one of them."

- karl lagerfeld

simone legno: "i truly cherish the opportunity to work with karl lagerfeld, fashion's living legend and preeminent style icon. in all levels of fashion, ranging from couture down to the street, his design and influence is unsurpassed - and to be able to interpret and incorporate him into my work has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

stung

2009-10-15T20:17:00.005+08:00

"people who don't think probably don't have brains; rather, they have grey fluff that's blown into their heads by mistake."

- winnie the pooh

balmain bow-embellished silk blouse

jason wu knotted silk faille skirt

rupert sanderson orlanda suede scalloped pumps

ringseclectic oversized stone-embellished ring

who doesn't love miss moss' yves saint laurent le sixième printed stingray bag? pair it with a bold shoulder tee shirt blouse, classic pencil skirt, a pair of mid-heel suede pumps and a humongous cocktail ring. perfection.

if i can't have you, i don't want nobody, baby....

2009-10-13T23:15:00.008+08:00

"what becomes of the broken-hearted? they buy shoes."

- mimi pond

fresh off the korean courier boat!! check out my brand new, hand made pumps and ballets!! comfiest shoes ever with design elements that could rival - well, let's face it, we all know who - though at a FRACTION of the cost. despite standing a full 4" taller in the platform pumps, my centre of gravity remains very stable and the arch of my foot is not at all strained. same with the jewelled peep toes. the flats come with padded insoles and, on the bottom, reinforced front and heel areas. gotta get your hands on a pair? i know a guy....

detox

2009-10-12T23:45:00.004+08:00

"i called a detox centre - just to see how much it would cost: $13,000 for three weeks! my friends, if you can come up with thirteen grand, you don't have a problem yet."

- sam kinison

pHion green alkalizing superfood

usd35.96

yamada miyura bowel cleansing system

(prices above)

sort of coal kuro powder

usd20

hands up, who needs to detox? here are a few tried and tested solutions to simply add to your regular diet. it's either these or vegetables for a month. as with all supplements, make sure you wash it down with plenty of water.

nars turns 15

2009-10-11T23:07:00.003+08:00

"basically, i wanted people who reflected my taste, friends and people i admired for their look and talent. i love the way marc looks, but also what he is and does. i tried to pick people not just for looks, but for talent."

- francois nars

marc jacobs

shalom harlow

naomi campbell

daphne guinness

amanda lepore

francois nars, founder and creative director of the beauty brand which bears his name, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his company with a book of images, 15x15, to be launched mid-november. each image was madeup and photographed himself. it will be sold for 30 days only on 15x15project.com. mark your calendars! how perfect a christmas present!

the question on everyone's lips

2009-10-11T21:10:00.003+08:00

"he wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of emperors."

- rudyard kipling

agyness deyn

rihanna at gareth pugh

rihanna at balmain

lady gaga

team cleopatra/violet/lavender/jacaranda or not? i feel a love/hate relationship coming on.

valentino ss10

2009-10-11T19:18:00.002+08:00

"we wanted to tell a new fairy tale. we're proud of the house heritage, but we wanted to give a personal point of view."

- maria grazia chiuri and pier paolo piccioli

and not a red frock in sight....

how to use your makeup brushes

2009-10-11T18:14:00.001+08:00

john galliano ss10

2009-10-10T22:19:00.001+08:00

"i'm not an artist. maybe an artist with a small 'a'."

- john galliano

edgy romanticism.

miu miu ss10

2009-10-10T20:31:00.002+08:00

"i was questioning innocence, questioning youth. what do they mean today in a world that's the opposite?"

- miuccia prada

skinny pant suits and sheer panels. beautiful serena braids.

louis vuitton ss10

2009-10-08T17:43:00.003+08:00

"[it is] about travelers - the movement that came after punk. then we were thinking about hiking, trekking, and then denim and parkas - city utilitarianism."

- marc jacobs

super kawaii.

hermès ss10

2009-10-08T16:19:00.004+08:00

"i think the collection is very much sophisticated and very woman. it's elegant, not all sportswear. but it's very much like daytime, but elegant."

- jean paul gaultier

first exit: eva herzigova

love the strappy peep toes with anklettes.

tuesday nite safari

2009-10-08T16:00:00.002+08:00

"dim sum, in cantonese, means to lightly touch your heart, and while we can save the romance for our second date (we aren't those kinds of girls!), we hope to reach out to you and make your life a little bit easier, a little more relaxing, and a lot more fun!"

- dim sum & then some

send your rsvp to the dim sum girls.

chanel ss10

2009-10-07T23:38:00.004+08:00

"what i hate most in life are people who are not really the peach of the day but who want to be young and sexy. you can fool nobody. there is a moment when you have to accept that somebody else is younger and fresher and hotter. life is not a beauty contest."

- karl lagerfeld

shu pei qin - luved her at couture, luv her now

garance doré provided the perfect summary

the infamous ménage à trois blessed by karl himself

lily allen popped up from the ground

rihanna

natalia vodianova and her daughter, neva

leigh lezark and her jade nails

claudia schiffer

hands down the best show of the season. YUM.

stella mccartney ss10

2009-10-06T19:14:00.002+08:00

"people in fashion are pretty heartless."

- stella mccartney

sharp jackets and oversized ruffles for a woman who dresses for herself.

sonia rykiel ss10

2009-10-06T16:55:00.002+08:00

"it is a hallmark of sonia rykiel to think of all women because fashion is about a certain spirit more than a question of means.... this collaboration fits perfectly with our philosophy."

- h&m's press release on the sonia rykiel for h&m collection

sexy secretaries at sonia rykiel.

karl lagerfeld ss10

2009-10-05T22:57:00.002+08:00

"of course there are some evening dresses that you cannot wear in daylight because it would be ridiculous, but there is a kind of dressy touch for daywear too. and everything; it's easy. (there's) no barrier between dressy, day and sports. it's feminine 24 hours a day."

- karl lagerfeld

high-waisted wide belts are back, be they elastic, patent or metallic.

givenchy ss10

2009-10-05T22:37:00.003+08:00

"people call me a gothic designer. i don't think i am.... i like black, i like white. i never like what's in the middle."

- riccardo tisci

feminine but sharp. soft fabrics in strong cuts. young, modern rocker, though when broken down, can chic enough for the boardroom. edgy but commercial. put your money here, girls. a riccardo tisci is an investment piece to be saved for your granddaughter.

gowns for less!!

2009-10-05T18:17:00.003+08:00

"my most outrageous bride was a bride who came with her mother and grandmother to buy a dress. grandma was paying for the wedding and the dress. she envisioned her granddaughter as a traditional old world bride. when the bride got undressed and started to try on gowns, her grandmother was not prepared to see the 2" high tattoo that read, "i love anthony." the bride was not marrying a guy named anthony!! grandma started screaming and left the store saying she would not pay for the wedding!! the appointment ended abruptly but the bride and her mum came back a week later and purchased the gown."

- camille coffey, bridal consultant, kleinfeld manhattan

attention all brides to be out there - monique lhuillier is introducing a budget line of wedding gowns called "bliss" with a price range of usd2,300 to usd3,500. available at kleinfeld.

lap of luxury

2009-10-05T18:05:00.001+08:00

lanvin ss10

2009-10-04T10:48:00.002+08:00

"i think 'modesty' is a beautiful word today - and a beautiful attitude."

- alber elbaz

signature cross-body draping and chunky jewels. skinny, high-waisted belts. intense, solid colour. impossible (translation: too labour and fabric intensive) to replicate by the high street. will be fun to watch.

christian dior ss10

2009-10-04T10:17:00.004+08:00

"she [lauren bacall] was a great dior client; there are these amazing photos of her in the salon with bogart. it was that and arletty in hôtel du nord."

- john galliano

galliano carried through his lingerie theme from haute couture to the pret-a-porter collection with great aplomb. not only were they brilliant in imagination and design, but the practicality in each look's execution truly stunned. the purple satin bra-and-knicker set visible under a black tulle slip was merely an illusion created by stretch, paneled under layers - the parts are worn as one. stocking tops were also shadows simply stitched into under skirts. also luv the ankle socks!!

nina ricci ss10

2009-10-04T00:46:00.003+08:00

"womanly romanticism."

- peter copping

layer upon layer of lace and tulle and bows and ruffles.