Different kind of lookbook from Black Rainbow

Hermès and Dior

I suppose everyone has been caught up with Lady Noir which was released by Dior yesterday. Starred by Marion Cotillard and directed by Olivier Dahan, viewers were left hanging for the continuation of the short thriller movie with the next installment, Lady Rogue. This makes me I wonder if it is an emerging trend among the big fashion houses? Remember the recent Chanel no.5 with Audrey Tatou or the previous one with Nicole Kidman? There is also the Fitting Room Follies which was produced by Kaiser Karl himself. Now, I also present you the latest video from Hermès to promote their new scarf collection, "All I Do".

Heavy eyes

For some eye candies, I am so recommending Heavy Eyes. This website is simply divine ;-)

Modernists interpretation of 25 remarkable albums' sleeves

Find more in Sleevage.

A bit of different 'it' bag. Long life Karl Lagerfield!

Fashion fix

With Paris Fashion Week still going on (and several other previously in NYC, London, etc.), I have been drooling like mad. Lets say that Galliano's swooshy harem pants, Gaultier's strip-panelled tights, and Commes des Garcons' jacket are in my radar. If only they have the affordable high street version soon! In the mean time I will be looking forward to Zara's spring collection, especially for these 2 lovely shoes!

Lanvin & Geek

As a geek that worship fashion, I am totally in love with Lanvin's latest ads. It features lego, pacman, and space invader! What more can I ask, they combine 2 of my biggest passions. Please enjoy the colourful eye candy which was photographed by Hartland Villa.

Cute overload

The idea of personalising your favourite item has always been popular. With the increase of iPod popularity, it is a common sight to see Apple's signature offbeat-white headsets firmly attached to their proud owners. For those who feel the need to customize their favourite headsets, Emotibles offers cute accessories to complement your look! Termed as iPod charms, you can pick the expressions and colour that you like to be attached to your headset. The brainchild of Jonathan Curtis Hall and Kate Hall, Emotibles also sells different range of stickers and post-it notes apart from free emoticon downloads and wallpaper. You can get a pair of Emotibles iPod charms for 4$ and it does international shipping too ;-)

Ideal ensemble for a cocktail night out

Diane von Furstenberg: Luna mini dress
Marc by Marc Jacobs: structured tiered dress
Oscar de la Renta: crochet mini dress
Christian Louboutin: exclusive Emily shoe
Isaac Mizrahi: clutch for Target
Channel Chance eau de parfume
Channel rouge

Galliano and Dior

Galliano with his penchant for dramatic designs, was not dampened by the rainy atmosphere in Europe, especially in Paris. His ball for 60 years Dior commemoration was magnifique! The ball took place in the orangerie of Versailles, can't get more theatrical I'll say. Many stars braved the weather to pay their respects to Galliano, but the truly shining one was his presentations. I have seen his exhibition before in Paris, and I must insist that he is still an old dog with fresh penchant of flairs.

PS: Dear daddy-long-leg, I desperately wish to posses the red coat and 'rose' dress. Promise that I will be really good.

Disclaimer: all of the pictures were taken from Guardian.co.uk and the rights are reserved to them.

Erin Fetherson for Target

I managed to get a peek on Erin Fetherson's collection for Target from Fashionista and I must say that they are so cute. Grrr give me the gigantic heart bag, heart leggings, and coat! Alas I have to wait until November before I can get my hands on them. Thank goodness for my young Asian appearance hihihi I hope that nobody will complain that someone on my age doing a lolita look :-P

I want my salary in advance please

With the Dutch weather going awry, storm and torrential rains in the middle of June, I have been opting to exchange my flip flop and summer dress with something warmer. Still in denial I refused to budge from my "summer" feeling but find the need to necessitate it with a more reasonable apparel. I would love to get my had on this skirt from Dries van Noten and shoes from Irregular Choice.

I ♥ old school

I have alway been a fan of vintage style, from the 20's to the 50's. The time when the ladies came out looking so impeccable and pretty. Nothing is wrong with la Moss' out of bed style but I simply love dressing up with all those flowy skirts and cute pumps. Shame, that my lifestyle can't afford me to do it everyday, all of those running to catch the train and walking in the windy Holland make it impossible. Anyway I saw this really cute flowy dress in Miss Selfridge, and I would love pair it with these pairs from Irregular Choice.

Top Shop Rainbow Turban

If you like Top Shop's turban, now they have it in rainbow colour! The price tag is 10 quid. They previously offered in three colours.

Space Invader ala H&M

In the lighter note, I just bought this piece from H&M for 10€. It is actually a shirt but I purposefully bought it several sizes bigger than my usual number so I can turn it into a mini dress. In fact, I was simply going to purchase some shoes but when I saw the pattern, I simply can’t help myself. It is a rip-off from the 70’s alien game boy characters that inspired the French street artist, the Invader, whose shirt will cost you more. It is also a reminiscence to my geek past hobbies of playing games, tribute to all of my old Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation.

Bargain from Paris

So far good food, good entertainment, and good looking people, unfortunately the fun was limited due to my financial restraints but o la la if only I have more money to spend in Paris. I managed to snatch a good pair of shoes for Da Fonz from Colette, really cute and reasonably priced. I was resigned that I was not going to be able to buy anything for myself but when we were walking around Marais (after a hearty lunch served by super handsome waiter, good lord, he is so out straight from magazine), we found this really cheap vintage (second hand, charity, whatever you call it) store. I procured a leather bag for 5€ and a nautical dress for 20€. Lucky me. I am definitely going to return to Paris.

Turbans

As it is a common secret, most of the high street stores copy their designs straight from the catwalk. If before you are in love with Prada’s turban but was deterred by its sky high price tag, now TopShop offers turbans for those with limited purse. At first, personally I was not buying it, it is too difficult. Catwalk doesn’t mean that you can do it in daily life until I saw this girl sporting it in Emmanuelle Zysman shop and she looked really cool. Shame I can’t get any picture of her. Anyway, I like the grey metallic one, the pink and the yellow turbans seem to be rather garish. What do you think?

Kate Moss' one shoulder dress for Top Shop

I fancy this piece of dress from Kate Moss' collection for Top Shop, very cute but unfortunately it is not suitable for my type of body. Nope, no matter how much I wish to be 5 cm taller every Christmas, Mr. Santa is not giving it to me. So I have to pass this, better luck to another girl. If you are interested, please hurry, it will only set you 50￡ back and comes in black, white, and lemon. I wonder if they have Kate Moss collection in Top Shop Indonesia or they limit it to UK and the States.