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Three more shots from our TLO shoot with Aimee Brodeur (to be released, along with a new TLO website, tomorrow)!

(Make-up by my exceedingly talented LA pal Veronica Chanel)

PARIS - fashion week ss 12, bonus 4

secretary

Lee: In one way or another I've always suffered. I didn't know why exactly. But I do know that I'm not so scared of suffering now. I feel more than I've ever felt and I've found someone to feel with. To play with. To love in a way that feels right for me. I hope he knows that I can see that he suffers too. And that I want to love him.

Kate Sylvester's Winter 2012 Collection was inspired by the films Secretary and Belle De Jour.

It's almost heeeeeeere! (Refinery29 DC edition launches tomorrow!!)

How excited are we for the new Refinery29 D.C. edition? So, so excited, and not just because our Butler & Claypool cohort Holly is running the show.

D.C. has needed a comprehensive, dedicated fashion website for a long, long time. It launches tomorrow, Oct. 31, so be sure to check it out (and sign up for the daily newsletter to get invited to the launch party on Thursday at Madewell). Will be cuteness galore, to be sure. Hooray.

(In related news, how do I find this amazing striped blanket skirt spotted in one of Refinery29's street style archives? WANT.)

Miliyah Kato x Saga Sig

Me and the japanese singer superstar Miliyah Kato collaborated on a whole book together.
The book will be sold on Miliyah's "M" tour in Japan.
Here is a preview :)

Out and about in Manchester

I know the blog has been a little quiet lately so I thought I would use this Sunday afternoon to show you a little around Manchester.
Before moving up here I felt a little sad that I would be leaving the many cafes, pubs and vintage markets of London all behind. But once we had settled I decided to do my best to re-discover Manchester and see it with my now grown up eyes (... not those of a penniless student!). I'm so happy I gave it a chance as I've found so many nice areas, events and cafes that I love and enjoy visiting on weekends off.

Hidden away under the railway arches in Castlefield a fantastic farmers market is held on the first Sunday of every month. We were lucky enough to catch the first one and came away with our bags packed full of cheese, home made pies and a variety of vegetables. Already looking forward to the next one which is not far away!

 Manchester through the eyes of Nadinoo

If you know Manchester please let me know your favorite spots and I'll make sure I pay them a visit soon...

My MANy Bags News #352

Below: Brad Goreski dressed to impress with his all grey ensemble at the GQ's Annual Gentlemen's Ball, complete with gorgeous Christian Louboutin Platers Flat Shoes... Nice!

Brad Goreski Looking Sharp With Christian Louboutin Fall Winter 2011 Platers Flat

Brad Goreski is undisputedly one of the most savvy sharp dresser. He chose to wear Christian Louboutin's ultra pointy Platers Flat from the Fall Winter 2011 collection when he attended the recent GQ Annual Gentlemen's Ball held in NYC on Oct 27.

Brad shows off his preppy taste by wearing tone on tone grey, a colour that is indispensible for any gentlemen's wardrobe. But Brad is not contented with just a smart pinstripe jacket, he pairs his ensemble up with his own playful, modern antics, that of a purple glitter bow-tie and of course Christian Louboutin Platers Flat in gorgeous stingray (SGD2900).

Below: Crafted from stingray skin treated with a metallic surface, these shoes are set to dress to impress with its sharp silhouette!

Brad has done it again, dressing like a true gentlemen and more. With year end parties coming, those Christian Louboutin Platers Flat is set to dress to impress. Need!:-)

(More pics on my Facebook Fanpage. 'LIKE' my fanpage if you enjoy reading this post.)

Source: UpscaleHype, Christian Louboutin

weekender

crazy stufffff.
another topshop shirt featuring a pic by us.
oh that picture brings up the memories.
you know what dolls,
strange thing is,
i can hardly imagine how life actually
FELT
before little crumb.
strange thing.
in the best possible way.

thanks so much leticia+happypunt+topshop!

take care kiddos!
mommy loves you

My Shoe Collection #55

Below: Kick back with my new Zara Glazed Leather Loafers! Love the low heel and shiny leather:-)

Below: A versatile pair of shoes with a classic touch:-P

Zara Glazed Leather Loafers

Loafers seemed like an unlikely and unwise choice for Fall Winter season. The low cut design means your feet gets exposed to the cold winter air more and perhaps not the most warm shoes to wear for winter.

Below: Of course, if you have the budget, these Lanvin ones are top picks! Check them out here:-)

However, Lanvin proposed a whole range of patent leather loafers for fall that got me excited. Lanvin's tasseled versions is so befitting any modern dandy. A must have! These are versatile shoes that matches with trousers or shorts (for tropical Singapore), uplifting your style to a whole new refined level:-) However, I was not prepared to fork out more than S$1k (£533 at Mr Porter) for Lanvin's pair. I was counting on Zara for an alternative. Although I was not able to track down tasseled versions... I managed to find an equally attractive pair with low heels (similar in look and feel as Lanvin's) which fits my requirement.

The glazed leather was a key decision maker, seeing how it looked more polished but less brash than patent leather. I love Zara's simple design and wooden coloured soles too, of course the very affordable price tag of SGD179. I have no excuse not to bring it home:-P and I did.

Will wear with suits with rolled up hems, shirts and shorts and more. Matches my black acetate rim glasses too!:-P

(More pics on my facebook fanpage.)

Source: Mr Porter, Lanvin, Zara, myMANybags

little drum in your ear

i live in a world of fantasy
so keep your reality away from me
i see what i want
i want what i see
and that is all okay by me

kissssssssss

dress: nowhere via nelly

Good Online Shopping (aka Things I've Bought Lately and Loved)

As part of my AmEx-sponsored $250 shopping giveaway (Have you entered yet? The random drawing is this Tuesday!), AmEx offered me the chance to remedy my past-online-shopping wrongs and purchase five pieces that were actually good buys.

Seeing as how I'd just come off of an unfortunate Etsy purchase (a too large, and very unattractive vintage dress), I readily agreed. Here's what I bought — and what I found makes for a good online purchase.

1. Zara black satchel bag. I'd been craving one since gushing over satchels weeks and weeks ago. Rather than shell out for an uber-expensive, ultra-trendy option, I opted for this mid-range, classic version. It looks luxe, is well-made, and the price was much more reasonable than some of my $400+ lusted pieces. Sites like Shopstyle let me do some good comparison shopping before I landed on the best one.

2. Wolford Matte 80 Opaque tights. These really are amazing — and a classic winter staple. (Last year, I wore them almost every day.) It's worth paying more for high quality items that will last — and saved me a trek to a store.

3. Zara tuxedo blazer. I tried this on in the store and instantly loved it's classic retro-ness — but the store version was already smudged and dirty. (Which doesn't bode well for my klutzy ways. But.) By ordering online, I was able to get a fresh option that hadn't bore hundreds of dirty hands fingering it.

4. RVCA circle scarf. When shopping — whether online or off — you've got to know your own wardrobe and what you need. This cowl scarf instantly jazzes up basic sweaters, adding new life to old standards. Done and done.

5. Fossil heeled menswear booties. The pitfalls of shopping for shoes online require a generous return policy, just in case. It's also easy to get sucked in to cute trends (leopard booties! 5-inch platforms!). I'd been lusting after a menswear-ish heel and found this affordable option from an unexpected source (thanks again, Shopstyle!). I made sure to check the heel height and customer reviews so I knew exactly what I was getting. And voila! They're perfect.

There's still a few more days to share your worst online shopping moment and get entered to win the $250 AmEx giveaway!

And tell me: What (good, smart) purchase will you make if you win the giveaway?

ELIZABETH: LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON IN NYC

ph: splash | zimbio

{Alexandra Grecco SS12 Lookbook}

A big thank you to the talented team who helped create the Alexandra Grecco SS12 lookbook!

Model - Erika Spring
Photography - Dmitry Gudkov
Hair + Makeup - Mandy Bisesti
Balloon Print - Dan Estabrook
Additional thanks to - Marissa Wilson + Samantha Greco

For wholesale/press inquiries, send mail to info@alexandragrecco.com

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