The Right Address

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I just got 2 of wisdom teeth pulled out. ouch. Scariest experience of my life. Now, I'm currently sitting on my bed recovering from the aftermaths of such a traumatising experience (plus i refuse to be seen in public with a swollen left cheek). sigh. The burden of having too much wisdom. So when my laptop runs out of batteries and I can no longer blog and surf the net, I spend many leisurely hours reading. Just now, I finished reading <strong>"The Right Address"</strong> by Carrie karasyov and Jill Kargman. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/320/the%20right%20address1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I had high hopes for this book, for it came highly recommended by a fashion magazine and had a really cool looking cover. But alas, one apparently cannot judge a book by its cover. I suggest that anyone with half a brain not insult there own intelligence by reading this book.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">The basic plot of this book is about how a few very wealthy but harebrained New York upper east-siders finally realise that their life is already marvellous and there's no point getting depressed about nonsensical things like a crush on a wannabe, social acceptance and whatnot. Oh and of course the bad viscious gossips and blackmailing mistress also gets whats coming for them. Everything was wrapped up nicely. There is no one in this book any normal person can relate to. In fact, one wonders just WHAT these people thinking. There was no romance. Nothing of interest to fondly remember this book by. In fact I'm sure that after a few days, this will be a completely forgotten book. A mindless read. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Sigh, and I was hoping for something of the Bergdorf Blonde calibre! And I was so looking forward to the other book by these author, "Wolves in Chic Clothing" to shrink into a space saving paperback so I can buy and read it. Talk about being dumbed down. Anywho, I'm off to find a more intellectual pursuit (and my laptop is running out of batteries AGAIN).</span></p>

The Right Address

I just got 2 of wisdom teeth pulled out. ouch. Scariest experience of my life. Now, I'm currently sitting on my bed recovering from the ...

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Harrods Girl shops San Francisco I: my first visit to Anthropologie

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Barneys Girl and I have always loved the clothes and the whole feel of </span><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Anthropologie</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">. All the clothes look so lady-like, and they always have a trendy twist. But I must admit, even though I have in the past recommended Anthropologie clothes to you in my posts, I haven't actually been <em>into</em> an Anthropologie shop -that is until today.<br /><br />First impresson? The clothes <em>were</em> very lady-like -and slightly old fashioned, and not in the chic way. Then I walked down to the basement level (of the San Francisco store,) and felt a sort-of-bohemian vibe. But at the same time, there was also this feel of desperate attempt to be Kate Spade sort of elegant.<br /><br />Obviously, I was disappointed by Anthropologie. I think the shop lacks a focus theme thus has a confusing atmosphere. The clothes were just as expensive as I had expected, except I had expected better quality clothes.<br /><br />But I'm not an overly picky shopper. In my desperate attempt to buy something (so I would remember I have been into Anthropologie,) I managed to find this top in the sale section.<br /><img alt="" border="0" height="396" src="http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/Anthropologie/510293_ivo_frt?$main220x340$" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 328px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Not bad for $29.95 huh? But anyhow, I don't think I will go back to Anthropologie for a long time.</span>

Harrods Girl shops San Francisco I: my first visit to Anthropologie

Barneys Girl and I have always loved the clothes and the whole feel of Anthropologie . All the clothes look so lady-like, and they always ha...

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The Fashionable Farmer

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The other day, I was being very intellectual and watching this show on <em>discvery channel </em>about the sheep farmers in Scotland. And I must say, I am impressed!</span><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/320/farmer-headshot3.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> <div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">S</span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">taring at the tv screen, it suddenly occured to me just how <em>I </em>wanted that farmer's jacket!sry I can't find a better pic of the sheep farmer's blazer. But I'm sure your imagination can supply the rest of the jacket.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/320/farmer-miss%20sixty.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Of course, the farmer's jacket I had in mind is a bit more form fitting and feminine-like this one from <strong>Miss Sixty's FW05-06 collection</strong>. But they both have that <strong>victorian/equestrian </strong>style and the very this season <strong>"heritage" </strong>feel to it. <img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/320/farmer-ae.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">So copy the oh-so-fashionable farmer with this very old-english plaid blazer from <a href="http://www.ae.com">American Eagle</a>.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="left"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/320/farmer-lux%20cropped%20plaid%20pant.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I'm also loving these cropped plaid pants from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com">UO </a>by Lux. Especially how they match it here with those boots! What great way to show off your boots? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Who knew that sheep farmers were so fashion forward? </span>

The Fashionable Farmer

The other day, I was being very intellectual and watching this show on discvery channel about the sheep farmers in Scotland. And I must say,...

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Harrods Girl shops Tokyo Day IV: Cecil McBee

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Today's post is the <strong>finale</strong> of my Tokyo trip. I was in Tokyo for only three days, so Roppoingi Hills, Shinjuku and Shibuya was basically where I hung around. As a fashion-loving jet-setter, I make a point in knowing which shops are famous or popular in different countries. For Japan, one of the most popular brands is <strong>Cecil McBee</strong>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip036.jpg" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Cecil McBee in general, sells clothes that are <strong>hip and trendy</strong>. It also has a great selection of party/ clubbing clothes. I visited the Cecil McBee in <strong>Shibuya 109</strong>, and bought two black tops -one for clubbing in winter (as it has long flowy sleeves,) and another for casual wear next season, (it's got Edwardian and military-looking buttons and it's a casual take of next season's volume look.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Since I was too shy to take pictures of the salesgirls, I took pictures of the dummies instead. Here are a few examples of how the hip Cecil McBee girls match their outfits. You can just imagine it on a Japanese girl, since they're just as small-boned as the dummies anyways. Enjoy:</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip053.jpg" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">This is one of my favourite outfits. You can see how the Japanese are so good at <strong>blending in next season's trends into this season's clothing</strong>, such as this fur-trimmed vest.</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip055.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip057.jpg" /> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip056.jpg" /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Tokyo05Trip054.jpg" /></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">This is another one of my favourite outfits. The sides of the top is connected by that colorful fabric. Too bad Cecil McBee doesn't let customers try on the tops before purchasing -that's why my sister didn't buy this top. But she did buy that belt in white, and I'm planning to err, borrow her belt very soon.</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Well people, that's it for my Tokyo trip. I'm flying to San Fransisco tonight (hopefully the typhoon won't delay or cancel my flight.) I can't wait to buy loads of junk food from the huge American supermarkets, stroll around the residential area near the Bay area, and of course shop San Fransisco downtown!</span></div>

Harrods Girl shops Tokyo Day IV: Cecil McBee

Today's post is the finale of my Tokyo trip. I was in Tokyo for only three days, so Roppoingi Hills, Shinjuku and Shibuya was basically...

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