Style Diary - Para. Para. Paradise

Remember my post about my Versace for H&M Shirt?
Well Wal Lah, here is my Style Diary post

The shirt is your contemporary Hawaiian/Tiki Shirt, something overly graphic but fun.

Love love loving the Blue Palm Tree front and the Black Alligator back, the combination is out there but it works in a 90's trend look.

This is my take on a Versace for H&M look, simple. Bit of Gold, Black (of course) and some studs from my Unif Hellraisers.

Versace for H&M Shirt + Bardot Waxed Jeans + House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Ring + Unif Hellraisers

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Looks of the Week - 21-27 November 2011

Delta Goodrem + Lisa Ho Gown @ Aria Awards 2011Look at the black patterned detailing throughout the dress, the nude side panels help to give the look structure.
Emma Watson + Jason Wu Spring 2012 @ 

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My Week with Marilyn

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 London Premiere

Watson looks cute in Jason Wu, love love loving the embroidery on the bust and shoulders.

Jennifer Lopez + Zuhair Murad Fall Fall 2011 Couture Gown @ American Music Awards 2011

Going for a sophisticated look with the black floral gown, gothic but still uber sexy.  
Missy Higgins + Lover Pant/Top Look @ Aria Awards 2011

Being a sucker for a pant look, Higgins looks BAM amazing with a wide red pant and white lace top. Great proportions.

Nicole Richie + Halston Spring 2011 Dress  @ House of Harlow 1960 Pop Store Opening

Two toned sequined dress amazing no? Love love loving how the rich red sequins pop through

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley  + M&S Autograph Spring 2012 @ M&S Paris Store Opening

Clean lines from the two tone dress work to show off Huntington-Whiteley's killer bod. Love love love

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Style Diary - Spotty, Skulls, Black Oh My!

Prints... Oh Dear... 

I'm getting back into prints again. The love love love to collect unique prints, ones that are interesting or that help to change up my silhouette. Choosing the right print is important, some can be really unflattering or come off cheap looking. With summer around the corner is the perfect time to find those fun soft prints, leaving the harsh structured ones for the colder months. 

I got this pair of tribal/animalesque pants from H&M. It's a crazy print with spots, abstracts, leaves... basically its' the jungle blended into a black and white print and then made into pants. I paired the pants simply with Black Staples: Blazer, loose tank and a pair of black wedges. I belted the look and added my McQueen scarf just for something extra, definitely optional for an everyday look.
For me, having a small frame I prefer to wear deep tops, showing skin on top as it helps to add structure and strength to my look. So I don't look swamped.
It's all about give and take.    

Cotton On Blazer + Nique Tank + H&M Pants + Alexander McQueen Scarf + Gifted Belt + Rubi Wedges + Diva/House of Harlow 1960/Camden Market Rings

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Fab Find

Credit: House of Harlow

House of Harlow 1960 Triquetra Hinged Cuff

I've got a thing right now for cuffs. I tend to wear them up on my forearm, just your plain thick tones. 

This House of Harlow 1960 Triquetta Cuff is tres amazing. 
Love love loving the gold details, it'd be a killer cuff. 
Adds that statement to a simple look.

I want.  

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MSFW 2011 - Designer Series 4: Senso Uniquo

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MARTAN & Krystal + MARTAN in the Melbourne Room/Art of the Cocktail Hour

The Final Designer Series Runway featured Avant Garde looks.

I wore my Christopher Kane Galaxy Tank, Cracked Blazer, Waxed Skinnies, House of Harlow 1960 Ring, Black Wedges and Cacoon Bag.

 [T-B/L-R] S!x+ Trimapee

 Designer Series 4 featured looks from above., Alistair Trung, Alpha 60, Arnsdorf, Carly Hunter, From Bitten Product Laboratory, Kuwaii, Limedrop, S!x and Trimapee. 

Models had power pink hair, long stick-like ponytails and a bright pop lip. 

My favourite looks are from Alistair Trung, Arnsdorf, Limedrop and Trimapee. There are a lot of neutral tones (with still some brights here and there), draping and exaggerated silhouettes. 

[T-B/L-R] Alistair Trung + Alpha 60 + Arnsdorf

MSFW 2011 - Designer Series 3: Enjoy

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The third MSFW Designer Series Show: Enjoy showcased both Mens and Womens looks from underwear to gowns.

I wore bright Red Skinnies, Ben Sherman Coat, Black Long Sleeve, Make Believe Necklace, House of Harlow 1960 ring and Black Wedges. 

 [T-B/L-R] Ristefsky Macheda + MARTAN + Bettina Liano

This runway show featured looks from Ristefsky Macheda, Thom Finch, Leopold, Autonomy, Jack London, Alexi Freeman, White Suede and Bettina Liano. Models had their hair slicked back into high pony tails with neon pink extensions, whilst featuring a silver eye makeup treatment.

The show had your classic menswear looks as well as some more experimental designs including a feathered and a sequined blazer from Jack London. The womenswear was strong and chic with popular colours being red, orange and a strong focus on white,

My favourite looks came from White Suede, Autonomy and Alexi Freeman. I also had a soft spot for the Alexandra Blak's accessories. 

  

Enjoy more shots below! 

 [T-B/L-R] White Suede + Alexi Freeman + Jack London + White Suede

Style Diary - Faux? Love.

I'm expanding my Winter Wardrobe

Coming back from Europe I expanded my Winter Wardrobe. Trenchcoats, Shearling, Vintage and Leather pieces have all made their way into my Wardrobe making winter bearable and stylish!

I wanted to get a faux fur... well anything for a while. I tend to get random cravings for things, fabrics, looks, colours and this time it was fur. The only thing with faux fur is well... it can tend to look fake. I know ironic but still... Looking here and there for a while I got across this jacket whilst on ASOS.com. Its a Faux Fur Gestuz Jacket.     

Read more of Faux? Love over the jump...

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After a bit of trouble trying to attain the jacket I finally got it, and I love love love it!
The fur is a blend of white, black and grey. Fitted and has pockets! (I love the little things).

With the fur being a large texture and monotonal I matched the jacket with a pair of Black Skinnies and a Black Deep-neck T-shirt. Accessorizing I added some metals, House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Ring and a MARTAN Jewellery Double Cross Ring and a pair of black suede wedges.

Jacket - ASOS

T-Shirt - Cotton On

Jeans - Bardot

Wedges - Rubi

Rings - House of Harlow 1960 & MARTAN Jewellery

Style Diary - Trenching It.

I've never really like winter. Rain... Cold... Rain. 

I must admit with recent travels in cold cold Europe I've stocked up a pretty good winter wardrobe full of coats, scarves and other winter goodies to keep me warm and stylish over the cold months.

This trench coat is my favourite, I got from Paris H&M, Khaki green its a very winter chic coat. With a hood, waistband and my number one requirement pockets, this trenchcoat is great as an overcoat or a a look itself.

For this look I paired the trench with a simple white tee, skinny black Bardot waxed jeans and my black and white Alexander McQueen scarf. Just a simple winter look, helping to make winter more bearable and pretty.

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I also added my textured wrap ring from House of Harlow 1960 and a Sugar Skull ring from MARTAN Jewellery, to add something to my hands.Gloves are a bit too restrictive so I opt for many a rings. 

There is no excuse to not look good in winter, a good coat, scarf and accessories and you are good for the season! 

Trench - H&M

T-Shirt - Hanes

Scarf  - Alexander McQueen

Jeans - Bardot

Boots - Zipia

Rings - House of Harlow 1960 & MARTAN Jewellery

Midweek Fashion Gossip

Clutch from House of Harlow 1960 collection (Credit: House of Harlow)

- Rachel Weisz is the new face of Bulgari's 'Jasmin Noir' fragrance cont.

- Rumor has it Gwyneth Paltrow might be the next collaborator with UK brand Topshop. cont.

- New shots of Kelly Osbourne for Madonna and Lourdes' Material Girl line. cont.

- Nicole Ritchie's House of Harlow 1960 is expanding to Handbags and Clutches. cont.

Hello Harlow Love.

I like jewellery. I guess that is really no surprise well A. because I love to shop and B. I have my own Jewellery Store online. I believe that accessories are key to a wardrobe (that sounded really naft... but I'm going with it). A accessory can make a look more dressed up, casual and even more expensive and noticeable. That being said I have a a fair collection of jewellery in particular. It isn't a crazy expensive collection just bits and pieces I've gotten from travels, gifts and the like. I go for the interesting and unique.

Also a note is that I'm not really a celebrity product endorser. Celeb perfumes? No. But there are some instances where the Celeb becomes more than a Celeb, which I believe is the case with Nicole Richie. I've kinda been following her from post Simple Life to current Designer and Mother. Her brand House of Harlow 1960 has really nice pieces, and so heck I wanted me some Harlow....

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As featured on my wishlist, I wanted the Onyx Textured Wrap Ring and the Black Leather Starburst Cocktail Ring. I got the Wrap ring first with Krystal at Mocha, whom stock House of Harlow 1960 to my surprise. And then the Sunburst ring from ShopBop, mainly because no where had my size or the Black Leather design in stock.

[LEFT] Textured Wrap Ring [RIGHT] Starburst Cocktail Ring 

I love love love these rings. I wear the wrap ring practically everyday because it's simple chic and practical. The Starburst Cocktail ring is such a statement, I pair it with casual looks just to mix things up a bit.

[TOP L-R] Textured Wrap Ring & Starburst Cocktail Ring (both House of Harlow 1960) & Gold Hooty Ring (MJS)
[BOTTOM L-R] Turquoise Armour Ring (MJS), Owl Ring (Gifted from USA) & Double Cross Ring (MJS)

Just a snapshot of some of the rings I've gotten recently, adding to my growing collection.