Sandro Lace Dress

I had been searching for my lace dress in the past couple of weeks. I tried on the Marc by Marc Jacobs lace dress I loved. It looked hideous on me! I think the lowered waist line had done it. The proportion of the dress makes me look shorter. I also think the dress could be nicer if it'd be short sleeved. Overall bold laced pattern could be too full on. Short or cap sleeves might tone it down a bit.

I like this Sandro version on me. Only the top panel is laced so it is quite versatile and more timeless. It is slightly fitted and high-waisted and the length sits just above my knees. So it makes me slimmer and taller which works for my body shape!

I apologise for the quality of the photos. It always seems suspicious to the sales people when they see someone taking photos of their merchandise. I had to be sneaky when taking the photos to avoid evil stares!

So I bought the dress! And I have put the dress with my Miu Miu heels and Burberry shealing boots to create two different looks.

Lace, Lace and Lace

Like leopard print coats, there are a plethora of lace dresses offered by every brand for AW10! And like leopard print coats, it is very important to get the right lace! It is all about the intricacy and pattern of the lace. This AW10 the lace pattern is bold and graphic which makes it more modern than the association of lingerie.

I absolutely love this Marc by Marc Jacobs black lace dress. The engineered pattern and the thick outline of the lace makes the dress edgy as well as feminine. However it costs £695. With my £150 budget a month it would take me 4 months to save up for it. I think by the time I have the money to buy it, it would be gone. Sob!

Photo source: Selfridges.com

Don't mind this Reiss version. It is sexy and feminine. I can accessorise it and dress it up or dress it down. It comes in the cream version as well. The cream version gives it a vintage edge which is quite nice. But the shape does not suit me well. I have size 6 upper body but size 8 buttom. The waisted A-line accentuates my bigger lower half. Don't really want that!


Photo Source: Reiss

This Sandro dress has laced bodice in contrast to woollen bottom. I like the juxtaposition of different textures. And it is a very versatile dress. I can wear it to work, to an evening dinner, or just going out shopping. It is reasonably priced at £170, whih is within my budget! Me likey!

Photo Source: Net-A-Porter.com

Lanvin for H&M Online

The Lanvin for H&M collection is now previewed on H&M website!!!! Can't wait!!!!!







Images source: HM.com

Lanvin for H&M

Mark it in your diary ladies! Lanvin for H&M will be hitting stores on 23 November!!!! I am stoked!

I saw the feature in the Grazia magazine on the tube to work this morning. Had to restrain myself for screaming with excitement as the stone faced London commuters would not have appreciated the wake up screaming very much. Especially not during tube strike and everyone was squashed on the limited tube service like sardines! I kept the joy to myself.

The collection offers 48 pieces of Lanvin's signature dresses, t-shirts, jewellery and more. Definitely have my eyes on the black puff-shoulder dress (£99.99). Gorgeous!!!! The one shoulder floral dress is amazing too. Or the black ribbon dress (£79.99). And will have to get one of the embellished t-shirts as well. I can anticipate an ugly battle as I fight my way through the crowd to reach those highly desirable pieces. Arggghhh can't wait!

The full collection can be seen online at hm.com on November 04.








Images from Grazia

Sneak peek - check out the cool Lanvin for H&M campaign!

Finding My Perfect Leopard Print Coat

A couple of months ago, I have made my wish list for AW10.
1. Hiking boots — tick
2. Fur gilet — tick
3. Lace dress — still looking
4. Leopard print coat — still looking

I am thrilled to be spot on the trends. These key pieces are everywhere! One in four girls you see on London streets is wearing an animal print coat, and one in five is wearing a fur gilet! Seeing them in mass is kind of de-valuing these items for me. I am not quite sure if I still wanted an animal print coat anymore for this winter.

I've always wanted a leopard print coat and I have been searching for one for a couple of years now. I think unless I have £2000 to buy a designer made, it would be really difficult as this is not a kind of coat that can be easily substituted with a High Street made.

For example, this Top Shop coat priced at £98. It has an acrylic plastic shine to it and the fabric is so synthetic that it can catch a fire if you go near a heater or fire place!


photo source: Topshop.com

And this Oasis coat is priced at £150. Slightly better than the Top Shop version. It has the natural fur texture and not too bulky. However the colour of the print is not right. It is not as obvious on the photo. But if you see it in real life, it is way too yellow and unnatural.


photo source: Selfridges.com


This Biba version is not too bad. It is priced at £165. The colour is natural and the texture is very soft. It is very comfortable and warm to wear. Except it is too thick and bulky. When I put it on, I felt like a big bear walking down the street and I felt shorter with it. Unless you are 6 feet tall, it is probably not the most ideal version either.


photo source: Biba exclusively for House of Fraser catalogue


Don't get me wrong. I am not encouraging slaughter of endangered animals in order to get their skin for vain. Even the designer versions would not be real leopard skin. My point is that with a coat that is defined by its print and texture, it is important to get it right. I'd rather spend a little be more on a leopard print coat that is more authentic and refined. A lot of things that we are able to find relatively cheaper and as good alternatives, but leopard print coat just isn't one of them!

A Gucci version may be at the extreme end of the spectrum. But I am sure there are also versions of leopard print coats that are priced in between Luxury brands and High Street brands. I just have to keep looking to find my perfect leopard print coat!

photo source: style.com

Wool Gilet

One of the items on my AW10 wish list is a fur gilet. Loved these two looks from Helmut Lang's AW10 collection.


photo source: Style.com

I found this lamb wool one from Top Shop. Very happy about it although it is not fur as I hoped to find. It is made of real wool and it did not cost me an arm and a leg!

I have mixed the gilet up with my existing wardrobe. The first look is with a vintage skirt and my
Burberry high heeled hiking boots. I like the juxtaposition of different textures. My tribute to Dries Van Noten.



And the second look is with skinny jeans and my will-be-much-utlilised Burberry boots again!


It is quite handy to wear a gilet. It keeps you warm and you can manouevre without much restriction. Definitely a good staple for winter!

Hiking Boots

After two months of agony I have finally owned a pair of these gorgeous Burberry shearling ankle boots! I had saved up enough money in August to buy a pair but then I had sensibly spent the money on a much needed arm chair instead.


photo source: Style.com

So I had to be good in September and October in order to save up enough money again to buy these shoes. Definitely an achievement for me not to spend money on clothes for two months! These boots go with anything, skinny jeans, pencil skirts, dresses or shorts. I have put together two looks with these boots with my wardrobe. Love my boots!