Guo Pei: Empress of China's fashion

If I can create a fantasy-land, not only that street lamps would be hot pink crystal chandeliers and pavements would be covered in huge chunks glitter confettis, everyone would be dressed in her creations -couture in whole nother level.

It might not be practical, yes. But after all it's fantasy, why should it be?

Glammed up stilts for shoes, bejewelled dresses that reminds you of broken sugar candies, origami-ish gowns, everyone would be like a walking cirque du soleil -a production on their own.

 I found one fashion show in particular on YouTube and it's one word,

Uhhhmayyyzzzzzzing! Link!


Jhei x

H&M: Two sides to a story

On my most recent website stalking routine, I came across H&M's "Two side to a story" campaign.

The concept: Two girls, different styles, crossing paths on a nice day in NYC.

Genius! I quite loved it, and found it a tad bit inspirational. -Excellent styling.

A perfect break from the usual shirt on a headless mannequin/White background/watch catwalk cliche.

Get the hang: Swap from views left and right, watch, if anything catches your attention, give the frame a click, comes lists of items ready to go to your basket! easy weeezy!

I'm eying:

               Oversized knitted jumper with 3/4 sleeves

               Stretchy slim-fit trousers

               Floppy hat (screw the weather.)

The best part? Classic, bang-on-trend pieces, CHEAP.

Makes H&M an excellent, coverable brand. Happy times.

So which side of the story?  Click here!

 Jhei x

I'll be old, it will still be new: Chanel clutch

This is probably one, if not the smallest bad I own yet, I love it to pieces!
It's very simple and chic which like any other Chanel classics, can stand the test of time.

Why not the a Chanel flap bag? 
Why choose this and compromise room when it only has enough to hold a Blackberry and a lip gloss?

I guess the answer is in the material, I like the hard/canvass-ish monogram fabric & the thin chain handle which can be detached. It can dress up an outfit easily without the high maintenance aspect of a calf's skin glossy, hard leather -I guess it's a love, hate thing for me. I love them until I find a scratch.

Since bags like this are like an investment, I can't afford or I can't justify to have them sit in the bag cupboard once I fell out of love.

P.s: I can say I see myself still strutting this when I'm 80, walking through a hallway of a nursing home to the cafeteria for tea time. That's if I even reach 80.

Jhei x

My wardrobe: black & white

I love, love, love basic pieces! They're the most fun to play around, dress them up/down.
A LBD, a tailored blazer, a pair  of flats and in this case, a classic white shirt and a pair of black leggings.

To edge out the look a bit, I opted for a pair of wet look leggings I got from American Apparel.


I can't remember how much were the leggings exactly but they came close to £40 which I thought were TOO much for what they are. One of the many pieces where I just closed my eyes and paid.

Two years on and after a gazillion of wear, I sure got a run for my money.

Do you have the same or similar pieces?

I'll show you three ways you can wear them...

Now, queue awkward photos! 

Work:

White shirt: H&M

Black leggings: American apparel

Bag: Bottega Veneta

Nude cuffed shoe boots: Asos

Lunch:

 Top: same as above

Leggings: same as above

Slouchy studded suede clutch: Asos

Studded/fringed sandals: Warehouse

Dinner/Night out:

Top: same as above

Leggings: same as above

Monogram/chain clutch (I love!): Chanel

Cuffed snakeskin with superrrrrrrr killer heels: Asos 

 

At 5"7, wearing this pair of heels makes me feel like I'm 7ft! With it's 5 inches heels thinner than a pencil and an inch of a platform, this is the ONLY pair of shoes I have which would make me wish myself "Good luck" before I walk out the front door. I don't feel safe in them. Lol!

What are your favorite basics?

Jhei x