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The Designer from Trinidad inspires me

   I am so inspired by Anya Ayoung Chee a Caribbean designer and a contestant from Project Runway Season 9 . She have her own clothing line PILAR (named after her late brother). I so love her hairdo. Read more about her here . I am so voting for her.

Bag of the Month!

My love for Leopard Prints!

Prada (taken from fashionsnag.com) Prada (taken from Karlas Closet) taken from www.obsessivelycompulsed.com

Iris Apfel

Iris Barrel Apfel—fashion muse, decorator, and cofounder of Old World Weavers —wearing Chado Ralph Rucci and jewelry of her own design The style icon takes AD inside her bold Manhattan home Read more: Architectural Digest

My Bag of the Month!

I have this thing with brown leather finishes..Shall i start a collection? hmm...

I heart Marimekko Forever!

Shot in Helsinki, this short film tells the story of the collaboration between Converse and Finnish textile icon Marimekko. The cinematic portrait celebrates the timeless spirit that both brands are born out of and unveils the story behind the women's focused Converse x Marimekko Spring 2011 collection. The film's soundtrack features tracks by Finnish music artists Husky Rescue and Uusi Fantasia.

Marimekko Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Show

Brittany Fuson Paper

Brittany Fuson , principal designer and owner of Brittany Fuson Paper, started sketching all things fashionable at an early age. She entered college as an aspiring fashion designer. Already envied for her eye for design, it was in the classroom that Brittany developed and fine tuned her unique style. You can buy these printed fashion illustration cards from her site. How cool is that. Chanel Dior Couture Dsquared Gucci Marchesa StellaMc

Alice + Olivia + Shopbop: Fashion Confectionary

My Inspiration: Natacha Marro: Shoes

Biography ' Natacha Marro grew up in Nice before moving to London to study at the world renowned Cordwainers College. After serving a traditional apprenticeship she opened her first shop in South London in 2000. Natacha has been making shoes for fourteen years and during that time she has built up an eminent client list that includes: David Bowie, Lady Gaga Gwen Stefani, Goldfrapp, Daphne Guinness, Grace Jones, The Stereophonics, Luella, Girls Aloud, Erasure, Olivia Newton John and Grayson Perry. She has made shoes for numerous film and TV productions including BBC's Hyperdrive, Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson in the new Star Wars films and Ian Holm as The Devil in Simon Magnus. Her shoes can also be seen in Madame Tussauds on the feet of Dorothy (Judy Garland) from the Wizard of Oz, Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich. Her motto is 'anything is possible' and she prides herself on making dreams come true.' Daphne Guinness in   Natacha Marro  shoes - Taken from 

Detachable collars by Eleven Objects

What do you things of these? I quite like it. Just yesterday, i came across  another person in Facebook selling bows to wear them with T-shirts.  Eleven Objects:  ' We design for someone who loves fashion, luxury, and whimsy'.

NOWNESS.com presents: Advanced Style

'To many people are so afraid and they just want to do like everybody else does and look like everybody else.'

Things We Forget: #670

Things We Forget: #670 : "the summit, singapore."

Leopard print touch

I love her Leopard Prints. A little bit here and a little bit there. She is Kelly from The Glamourai.com . She reminds me of a lady from the 90s with that short hair. Stylecaster

The Importance of Dressmaking Skills

Whether you have that dream of starting your own fashion line or you simply want to make your own fabulous clothes, you can never succeed on it without learning the art of dressmaking. Sure, you can hire designers to do all the hard work for your vision; but it is definitely better and less expensive if you have ample knowledge on the trends, styles and designs that are suitable for your figure. Moreover, if you aspire to become a fashion designer, being equipped with dressmaking skills can help you get on top of your game. Aside from going into fashion school, there are other ways for you to educate yourself on how to create clothes or dresses. There are several books and resources available for you to get started. The basic skills you have to know are the different sewing techniques. Certainly, you cannot go without familiarizing yourself with the sewing parts, tools, supplies and equipments needed in dressmaking. Next, you have to learn and practice doing dressmaking patterns, mea

Bag of the month! Woo hoo!

Leather Pony Tote

My star this season - Emma Stone in 'Easy A'

I've seen her in a couple of movies. Love this one... A high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. 2011 Golden Globe Awards.   She is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her work in Easy A!    Wearing a  Calvin Klein collection peach dress and Van Cleef &; Arpels jewelry, She is also wearing Ferragamo nude python peep toe pumps . She look so stunning and blonde!!

Chloé - Marcie Large leather bag

I kinda like this bag now. Saw a lady carrying it the other day. Leather bag with gold-tone hardware.  Has two handles with twisted leather detail, stitch-detailed flap at front with hook and tassel to fasten, welt pocket underneath, piping, exposed zip fastening at top with designer-stamped leather zip-pull, zipped internal pocket and is fully lined in canvas.

Summer in Helsinki

 Yes. That shoe shop is on Ale!! (Sale)  Our 1st photo spot. Marimekko! Wee!! & my childhood friend. We have not met for as long as i can remember. She happen to be in the same city before she head off to Morocco the next day. We all enjoyed ourselves.  Yeah!  I was told, this place is where everyone gather for New Year's countdown during winter time. Love this. They are actually very small in real life. Piece of artwork. Sunset in Helsinki

Long overdue stuff..

My favourite destination. I never knew how much i love this side of the world!  Shopping and more Shopping!  The Flagship store & our Hotel!  The Metro  The Lourve  Tour Eiffel  Shakespeare & Co  Galleries Lafayette I'm fascinated by the beautiful interior.