JPG for Target

First, it was Alexander McQueen, now it's another favourite designer of mine, Jean Paul Gaultier collaborating with US massive retail chain store, Target! The complete look-book is here to satisfy our needs, sluurrpp.. Gotta do some online shopping soon!

Phuket

A couple of weeks ago we went to this beautiful island for a little R & R - supposedly our honeymoon. It turned out to be this very nice short getaway we both needed a long time ago..

At the market on Kamala Beach, wearing Express sheer t-shirt, Portmans sunglasses, cotton bag by Topshop and PotMeetsPop denim shorts.

Sunset at Patong Beach wearing Supre sundress, Phuket Mermaid (a really cool local swimwear shop) bikini top, vintage sunglasses and Nike Bag.

My man, sitting on the transport of our 4-night holiday, in shades of blue. Fred Perry polo shirt, Esprit bermuda, flip flop by Dupe, rented helmet and rented motorbike.

I definitely need another exotic getaway sometime soon!

Photos: snapdiarist.blogspot.com

Cheers
*DD

Click Clogs

Ok, so I've been thinking about the idea of wearing clogs for a while now. I mean it's not a new thing in the city where I live, I don't know why, but many family members are obsessed with the rubber clogs - also known as "The Crocs"! Eeekk. I agree with kids wearing them colourful rubber clogs, but for adults? Eh..unless you're a chef or nurse. 

Anyways, back to the 'real' clogs that have been on debates in the fashion world since Chanel's Spring/Summer 2010 models paraded them, I was still in dilemma whether to like or hate them. Not until recently, as to my own surprise, that I found myself wanting to buy a pair when I spotted a black-studded-clog-mule on display at a Zara store. Luckily, I have a sane man who keeps me from shopping too much and buying things I won't even wear.

When I do finally buy them, I'd probably wear them with my crazy peg-leg trousers (my latest exciting purchase!).. Or with shorts and socks..

Cheers
*DD

Photos: style.com

Peaceful Protest

A few months ago, our nation was shaken by the volatile socio-political situation that was happening. So, as I felt that my activist soul was summoned to be at the protest and as a good citizen of democratic nation, I went to the location (with my camera on hand!). It was a hot sweaty day yet somehow I felt proud to be a part of the peaceful march. 

I was so intrigued by what this eerie-looking man was selling. He had so many interesting antiques and vintage leather bags. Alas, I did not come to shop..

And we do have balloons (tied to a cute red bike) when it's a peaceful protest! 

Despite all the lingering political problems that are still around, 

Je t'aime Indonesia..

Cheers

*DD

R.I.P The McQueen

I've been reading so many blogs on Alexander McQueen death. All the rumours that are flying around that he had committed suicide really caught my attention. Aside that we all know he had a massive influence on the fashion world, it is pretty sad to hear these stories on the correlations of mental illness, fame, and super talented artists as victims. Take Heath Ledger who died a few years ago. He was like the new 'Johnny Depp', the rising star.

Back to The McQueen death, I can't help but think, "what would Daphne Guinness wear to the fashion weeks front rows and after parties?" For me, McQueen was one of the reasons I wanted to be a fashion designer, I had dreams of coming to his shows and buying his clothes on the first preview. Now the man had died before I could even afford to buy his designs..

Blue is the colour of Love

I've always loved the colour blue and everytime I see something blue I always want to own them, especially the pieces below that I would definitely put into my wedding registry if there's such thing in this country.. =)

More blue with shines and sparks. I could never ignore metallics, even better, sequinned blue fabrics! These fabulous pieces are exactly what I want, my wishlist.. I need!

'Nuff said.. I can only dream for now..

Cheers

*DD

Party Pretty

The other day some friends & I decided to go to this small party that our bestie held. There was nothing crazy like any other parties. It was just right, a nice quality time with some close friends...

I wore navy nails with some strappy-cagey sandals my aunt gave me from her trip to Malaysia. I just bought the metallic nail polish and am very pleased with result.

These are what the boys wore. They looked quite nice actually as they were aiming for sophisticated look that night. Mission accomplished boys!

I LOVE the way these looks actually represented each of their own personalities. I'll let the jeans and the shoes speak for themselves.

And of course, it always comes back to the details...

Cheers

*DD

Ethnic Charms

My mum has a collection of gorgeous ethnic necklaces that she collects from her travels, as well as the results of her very good eye in spotting them in the markets. 

So I took some pics of these amazing handmade pieces that mum rarely wears (thus they always end up in my jewelry basket and on my neck). 

The wooden necklace mum found in Africa (below) is my all time favourite! It has that worn out (unfinished) look that I just adore, and always boosts my confidence everytime I pair it with a plain outfit.

The jade necklace on the left below is my current favourite, in contrast with the wooden one above, it is just simply beautiful! The coral one (right) has the most intricate detail combined with such intriguing colour.

I definitely can't live without my necklaces.. or my mum's in this case! =D

Cheers

*DD

(Lime) Green with Envy

So I've been loving the colour green, pale green nail polish, food & beverages with Green Tea flavour, pale green furnitures, green-ish blue stuff, green campaign, etc etc. So I found some pictures of green things I took some times ago (below).

I accidentally found this cup lid from my office's pantry, which I also incidentally placed next to my colleague's lime green cable roller thingy as we were working in the meeting room. So I can't resist to take a shot from my phone. Love the green & white combo!

This is green tea wafer-sandwich with green tea filling that was so yummy I wish my mum had brought a lot more from her trip to Japan! They were nicely packaged too!

Cheers
*DD

Sorry, baby!

Gaaahhhh it's been ages since I last posted something on this blog, I feel like I'm abandoning my baby, =( It's no excuse but the truth is I've been swamped with my crazy day job that could just drain the shit out of me. I promise myself though, that I will take some pics this weekend and post them asap, no more excuses! In the meantime, check out this video of Chanel's Spring/Summer 2010 show which I found on youtube two days after their show on Paris Fashion Week, enjoy!