Gareth Pugh FW14

It's been a helluva month - actually a lot of travelling done! If you've been on Instagram, you would've seen that I went to Vegas, Vancouver and have recently just come back from Paris - which is why its been a bit quiet over here - and then there's all the mayhem with fashion week & one of the collections that I've really been obsessing over is Gareth Pugh.

We were really brought to the future with his latest FW14 collection - and it's apparent in his the clean and mirrored colour palette. The futuristic silhouettes bring me back to Frank O Gehry, and the use of unconventional materials like plastic and a twisted trouser boot really brought the 'wow' factor this season.

Though the palette is simple, you can tell that theres a mix of fluidity and rigidity in his work - the mirrored outfits brought in sharp edges and the white & neutral items were more fluid with different layers of added texture.

Take a look at my favourite pieces! (courtesy of style.com)

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Peter Pilotto for Target

It's definitely a little late to the game, but its always a good time to anticipate one of the greatest collaborations to date - Peter Pilotto for Target! I thought they wouldn't be able to top Phillip Lim, but this collection is very iconic of the dynamic duo. Though so many of us, won't be able to get our hands on the collection, but luckily, Target has teamed up with Net-A-Porter to give everyone a chance!

Take a look at the lookbook and some of the pieces I will get my hands on!

 

Happy Shopping! 

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Last Minute Shopping Ideas

It's that time of year again and if your'e like me, you're always scrambling to find amazing gifts for your loved ones. Its hard to find gifts that are useful and trendy at the same time - good thing stores like Lane Crawford & CentralCentral are readily available for stressed out shoppers like us - and brings inspiration for some last minute shopping!

Here are some of my favourite picks for the holiday season!

Some of the biggest trends this season are embellishments and prints and what a great way to add some fun and style to your wardrobe. Even if you don't want to splurge on someone else, why not get yourself something special. You can rock the geometric embellished from 3.1 Phillip Lim, or glam it up with a bright buterfly print from Ella Doran.

If you're looking to score for some great deals that are equally as stylish and fabulous, CentralCentral is your answer. Carrying a huge range of brands like the newly rebranded EQIQ and everyones shoe favourite Steve Madden, CentralCentral makes for a great pitstop for trendy goods. Check out some of the Betsey Johnson items that I think would be great for the fashionistas of all ages! The 2 different earrings brings a youthful & experimental look which are huge pluses for the season!

What's on your Christmas wish list?

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Louis Vuitton Opens a New Store in Times Square! (Part I)

If you've been on Instagram lately, the big buzz around town is the opening of the new Louis Vuitton store in Times Square! There are so many great features about this new store and whats best is that it's targeting a completely new audience.

Focusing on the upcoming fashionistas in town, Louis Vuitton has curated their store and concept around the younger generation. A very modern and chic interior brings out the edgy yet minimalistic style of the fashion house. Sometimes pictures do speak a thousand words, and their latest concept that brings in the younger generation is a great way to update their brand and their image. If you haven't noticed, even their ad campaigns & product shots have been targeting the younger eye of fashion and art!

This is just a partial post, but take a look around the store!

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Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up

A few weeks ago, I attended the launch of Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up. Haven't having used the brand before, I was curious to see what they had to offer - and it did not disappoint! I was lucky enough to take a close look at their Fall 2013 collection up close as well! The embellishments and the variations of lace were to DIE for!!

Being a make-up fanatic, I couldn't wait to be introduced to some of their latest and greatest by renowned make up artist Massimiliano Della Maggesa! Upon hearing the inspiration and the uniqueness of their products I was sold.

Having used their products for a while now, I have to recommend several things! Their luminous concealer is a brilliant product that blends so well that you don't see the common "second layer". Refining the perfect cat-eye on the upper lid can sometimes be a challenge and is one that we all need to master. Dolce & Gabbana's liquid eyeliner is so fine that even the most delicate and subtle lines that can easily be maneuvered to create volume. Last but not least... lipstick. Finding the perfect shade of red that brings out enough sassiness, yet tame enough for a classy look is hard to come by. I have fallen in love with the "Devil" (no pun intended). Such a bright shade of red that leaves a lasting colour and even when time goes by, the little loss of colour brings out a gradient and a very 3D effect that is equally as amazing.

Since I've been a huge fan of the make up since their launch, I had to do a full look using only Dolce & Gabbana products. These products are all readily available at Harvey Nichols! So what are you waiting for? Christmas is just around the corner, and these would make great gifts!

Concealer: Classic 2 / Eye Shadow: Femme Fatale Quad / 

Eyeliner: The Glam Liner #1 / Lipstick: Devil

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Paul Smith AW2013

I know this post has been a little bit late, but Paul Smith's AW13 collection brings in such rich colour and texture - something definitely worth sharing! Houndstooth & graphics prints are a huge hit this season and is a great way to mix up the wardrobe. Small prints have been a subtle staple for the summer, and this season, its time to play it loud and proud.

One of the highlights of the collection is all about the knitwear, this collection features a great juxtaposition with the enlarged houndstooth with a soft and fluffier mohair which makes a brilliant textural effect.

Will have to keep this post a short and sweet! Keep an eye out for some Moncler goodness next!

 

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Watches & Wonders Hong Kong 2013

One of my favourite watches on display - Rotonde de Cartier

Hong Kong has recently hosted the first Asia Haute Horlogerie Exhibition - Watches and Wonders - which brought together several of the world's leading manufacturers in watchmaking. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, 13 watch houses brought their heritage and exquisite craftsmanship to Asia, as well as featuring their latest collection.

I have always been a fan of timepieces, but I have to admit that my knowledge of watchmaking is quite limited. I have learned so much about the specific dynamics behind each piece and how each brand was able to establish themselves as world leaders in horlogerie.

I stopped by Roger Dubuis with an appointment to look at their latest collection and I really was blown away - not only with all the diamonds that I had on my wrist (which was a huge plus), but one of the most astonishing pieces of workmanship was the Knights of the Round table. Based on the legends of King Arther, each knight is handcrafted with the specifics as to which weapon they are holding. Only limited to 88 pieces, this 18k pink gold is definitely a collectable than a practical watch. I do admit that is is a very interesting concept and a way to branch out to a limited edition piece, as their most well known watch the Excalibur also drops notes of the Medieval period.

Participating watchmakers include A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai, Piaget, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron Constanti and Van Cleef & Arpels.

For more on what else happened at Watches & Wonders, stay tuned! 

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