I've Got Heidi's Candles!

So sorry for my long hiatus but i have been really busy with projects and a hot date who had just came back from the States=p Just as well, during this stressed out period, i have got some lovely candles to use which were given to me by the good people at Heidi Klein's.

It came as a surprise when i saw the email in my inbox and through further correspondence, I got my candles within 2weeks of confirmation and I was elated to be able to try the exotic, Coconut Beach Candle.


The moment i opened the parcel, i could sniff out the strong smell of coconut and the candle in it's holder looked too chic to be burnt.





Nevertheless, I lit one up and i was entralled by the dancing flame and it looked really good on the dresser. Within seconds, I could smell the distinct scent of.. Something. I wasn't sure if it was coconut as I have never smelled one before (only drank), and it was affecting me like how aromatherapy oils would affect me.

The scent is ALL i could smell and soon, it was getting a bit overpowering for me. I had to move it from beside me to the other corner in my room and it wasn't so choking after all.



The wick took a long burn to burn and after more than an hour and a half on my laptop, i could barely see the difference in the layer of wax and the wax did not leave any awful stains on the side of the candle holder.

At roughly USD$64, honestly, i would rather spend that amount of money on a pair of shoes, but I would have to say, it is great for when you want to indulge, and give yourself a treat. For those who can afford to, and is game enough to have something a little more exotic, you can treat yourself to this particular Heidi Klein's Coconut Beach Candle to remind you about a balmy day at the beach off somewhere exotic!

Off to a Resort, with Mizrahi's Collection in Tow ( I WISH!)

I'll be going away to a golf resort in Johore, Malaysia, tomorrow and I will be back on Sunday. I reckon it is going to be fabulous(: I've seen the website and it is amazing!

Anyway, speaking of resorts; there have been many wonderful Resort 2009 shows but one of my very favourite is Isaac Mizrahi's.

I love his use of colors even though I'm not a fan of pastels;





However, what got me pining for his Collection is the silhouette of his dresses and his use of belts in cinching his dresses, jackets and for his tucked in tops.






It me feel less like an alien, coming from a society where tees are meant to be worn loose, and not tucked in into our skirts or shorts;







This collection is unbelievably girly and very wearable. Although the colors and silhouette are very much for Spring/ Summer, I think i would most probably be wearing these colors during F/W, where the palette is pretty much blanc et noir.





To sum it up, Isaac Mizrahi's Resort 2009 Collection isn't much of a stunner; I'm sure there are many other avant garde, gorgeous Collections. But I loved this because it is a reflection of my style and it is sweet, full of sugar and all that goodness of cotton candy.

After all, Style isn't coveting and wearing what a million others deemed fashionable; it is wearing what makes you look and feel a million bucks isn't it?

Au Revior; And see you guys on Sunday(:




To Do List: Get Ms. Hudson's FAB nude strappy platforms!! LOVE!!!!


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Apologies From A Flower Girl...

Hey everyone; i'm back after a LONG break. and i;m so sorry; for leaving without saying a word. There hasn't been a day when i haven't thought about the blog and all the stuff i've been missing out on;

But i think, i've got a long writer's block and i've got zero inspiration for the stuff i'm in love with~

But anyhow; i'm back and i hope, even better than before(:

SO; to make up for my absence; my very 1st post after a long time would be pictures of all things FLORAL i got:D:D

gosh~ i've fallen deeply for the spring/ summer trend and i've amassed quite a (small) collection of dresses and tops that i've found all over the place(:

I'm so in love; that i couldnt resist but get this floral besheets from Ikea:D HAHA what can i say? I;m a flower girl at heart((:




Left
I've gotten this floaty top from Zara and i love how this reminds me of Anna Sui's designs

Center
I got this a couple of months back when i was in Bangkok, Thailand. You wouldn't believe how much of a steal this was! Remember how i used to covet Luella Bartley's S/S 08 collection?! I YELLED when i saw this top because it resembles the designer's top! And of course! i have got my very own khaki shorts to tuck my blouse into;) Granny Chic anyone?

Right
I got this from Frontier, Spanish high street label and i love the oldish feel this top is giving me and besides, this was on a sale; so, what's there not to love about it?! haha





Background
My mom got it from Macau for me, from a vintage shop; the label reads Miu Miu, but i dont know about it's authencity. Owell, even if it turns out to be faux Miu Miu, i still love the material of the dress and the billowing sleeves of the dress(:

Foreground
I got this dress very recently and i love how much color is used on this dress! It looks pretty luxe almost with a Prada feel; and the best part is that it is versatile enough for me to wear to school and out for a date(:



Since my dress is in the wash when i'm doing this post, i got a picture of me in this pretty dress. I got it when i was on a holiday at Bangkok and believe it or not, i got this gem for around USD$10!! I almost fainted when i heard the price and so far, the color hasn;t bled and the seams have not unravelled. So, it's GOOD NEWS(:
Seriously! I LOVE BANGKOK.



When i was taking pictures of my clothes, my dear brother came in and just for laughs, he caught me doing a twirl with my skirt! I love this printed skirt and i LOVE LOVE putting in my shirt into everything nowadays! Including this skirt! I don't care how geekish or whatever this look is, i would accessorize with a pair of dark rimmed glasses, IF i could find one. And, if i have got the guts:S hahaha

Okay, that's all i have for now; i promise!! This blog will be updated periodically; but if it seemed as though i've dropped from the face of earth, do take a look at my other blog(: it's all about me; and my friends and stuff. the complains. hahaha!

I'll DEFINITELY BE RIGHT BACK(:

LOTS OF LOVE,

That Wick(ed) Scent

Hands up to those of you who saw New Yorker Quinn Jackson in the February 08 issue of Teen Vogue and wished for a fraction of second you could be her?!

ok; as uncool as it may sound, i did; especially when i saw her wearing that GORGEOUS Marc by Marc Jacobs dress!!

However, what REALLY caught my attention was the fact that she gave out goodie bags filled with deluxe samples of Jo Malone products.

i've always been in love with Jo Malone for their chic black and cream packaging- just like how the world is in love with Tiffany's robin blue gift boxes;

however, what got me so entralled was their candles((:
they ARE wax, but they dont provide practical back up during power shortage nor are they the aromatheraphy ones;

but still; the large ones, like this Amber & Sweet Orange Candle costs a whopping £260 a pop!



with a couple of clicks, i found my way to the homepage of Molton Brown, another established British bath and body products company and those gorgeous pots of wax, which are wrapped in luxurious leather costs £70, which is still a tad expensive;

So what's the deal with these candles you may ask;

it is an intangible feeling;
imagine coming home after a long day at work to a boudoir infused with scent-

it is the same reason as to why people would readily shell out the greens to sign up for those luxurious massages and spa packages; to enjoy the pleasures of life.
And with a booming economy and a higher standard of living, it is no longer the IT bag, or the flashy suit that allows ALL ACCESS to the culture of rich.

The candles also come with pretty packaging;
like in Molton Brown, the candle holders are hand blown by specialists in Lithuania and their signature air candels takes 14 people 2 days to create!




and in Bottega Veneta, the leather used are the same as those used on their pricey handbags





Not just a pretty "face", candles, like those from Penhaligons are said to contain premium herbs too; and remember, one should be able to smell the scent of the candle even when it is not burning!

Do not worry about the carbon dioxide contributing to global warming because many luxe candles are made of vegetable based wax which smells good and is kinder on the environment.

Their wicks arent wicked to the environment and to one's health (YES, your HEALTH!) as compared to the wicks in cheaper candles which contains LEAD which is extrememly toxic!

Also, these candles are of superb quality and they all lasts up to 60 and 70 hours; plus, the wax doesnt drip or even if it does, it is MUCH easier to clear up the mess!

These are the information which i have found and i dont know if they do justify the costs of these designer candles. But as someone who wants to work in a posh hotel someday, i know how it is with these augmented products;

It is certainly fabulous, walking into a hotel suite, (or your own house) where such candles are lit because they DO put you in a different frame of mind(((:



Manuel Canovas Empire Celeste USD$160




Relaxing Yuan Chi Air Candela USD$84




Rigaud Lilac Demi USD$55

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But if you are looking for something pretty and you're cash strapped;
don't worry((:

Was doing online shopping at Bloomingdale's when i saw these pretty candle holders((:

[Just get a bag of candles from Ikea and u're set=p]



Fringe May Bird Motive USD$12.90



Madison Kate Candle by Fringe USD$22.90

Wont the flower motifs (and bird) JUST fit in, a nice garden party??


Get me some nice candles ALREADY!
A certain Jo Malone one if you would please((((:

And the Oscar Goes To.......

Ok, i know a million other bloggers would be blogging about the hottest dress and the crappiest ones as seen on the red carpet at the Oscars, so i'll just concentrate on the one trend that keeps popping out on the red carpet~

is it me or is red like, the new black or something?

The BEST!



Helen Mirren
She's one gorgeous lady and she;s so elegant! love the way she paired her dress with the cardigan! it;s lovely!



Katherine Heigl
This Greek inspired, Escada dress is so flattering for Katherine! Though the mop or curls seem to age her, the cocktail ring and cute bracelets made up for it!

Moral of the Story- Jewellery is SUPERBLY important too!

The REST;



Anne Hathaway
She can definitely carry this BEAUTIFUL crimson color! but what's with the roses?!
i know it's in vogue in Japan right now; but Ms. Hathaway should stick to classic pieces!




Miley Ray Cyrus
i love the back of her dress! so cute! but not the front~ kind of frumpy in a way;
but i love what she did to her hair(:



Heidi Klum
I hate this! the hair and the BIG dress;
she looks like the barbie doll i used to play with when i was little!

***

So, like, in school, we have all these crap social standing and stuff, so, gna borrow some of that pretentious titles and use it on 3 of my FAVORITE CELEBS of the moment:DDD

CUTEST GIRL!


i think that Saoirse is the cutest girl around! i love that sea foamy green and the whole look. very vintage! though it kinda look like a nightgown. haha

AWESOMEST COUPLE AROUND!



Johnny Depp & Vanessa Paradis is THE COOLEST COUPLE around!!
they're forever so coordinated in a non matchy way and i love his glasses!!! also, vanessa's dress is like. super gorgeous!

Anyway; i've got my favourite dress(:
alright. DRESSES.
cos i haf like. 3 most favorite?
it's hard to choose alright! =p



Marion Cotillard
Vive La France! Mademoiselle here has done France proud by clinching the Oscar for Best Actress and i love her dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! it's so pretty!!



Renee Zellwegar
This cool Brit isnt exactly known for her sense of style; but i love her silver Carolina Herrera gown!! it fits her to a T!! though her hair is kinda spacey for me! haha



Cate Blanchett
at first, i hate her overly casual dress ( i know right, shoot me.) but slowly, it grew on me and i love how she accessorized her dress with her loose, wavy hair and easy smile! gosh; Cate oozes class like no other!

so who do u think is the best dressed?!!


ok; tt;s all i have for the oscars update;
hope that you'll like it!!!
:DDD


photo credits:
oscars.com

Went shopping right after my Business Statistics paper and we were walking past Prada, when i saw the lovely Resort 08 dresses on display.
Ok, granted, right now, the designers are already showing off Fall pieces on the runways but still; it's not even Spring now!



I love the advertisment featuring Sasha Pivovarova, Meghan Collison, Angelika, and Irina Kulikova and of course! How wonderfully feminine the dresses were!

The big pouffe of the dresses and florals depicted on them is just like the ones women wore back in the 50s and 60s; just that it is an updated version!




The pink cardigan drew me in instantly and i was kinda regretting having my "No Cardigans Ever" Policy. The cardi is so old school and widely available, i think it shouldnt be a problem for every girl to have a pink one in her closet; NOT paired with jeans of course!



So although this girl from Sartorialist isnt wearing a cardi, i love her navy blue coat and i love her prettttty dress!!
whoever that say this look is frumpy; ought to be shot! seriously!

Should i cave in the next time i saw a cardi, i would definitely go MOD with a stripy top under the cardi, fastened with a skinny belt and finished with my skinnies!



The Resort 08 collection is very girlish, very fun, and honestly! i really really want to get a flower printed top soon!

i know i know, i have been saying that ever since i saw the Luella S/S 08 Collection but seriously, i had been tough finding one which i love;



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style.com

Un Deux Trois, En Pointe!

There are certain times when a girl has to put down the stilettos and trade them in for something a little more comfortable: at the airport, on long shopping sprees. Sneakers and flip flops will never do; they have "sloppy" written all over them!



in comes the trusty, classic pair of ballet flats;

they were inspired by the en pointe shoes which ballerinas wear and it wasn't until the 50s' in which the trend took off.




All thanks to actresses like audrey hepburn, who wore a pair of flats with skinnies in the movie Funny Face, along with other actresses who popularized the look, like Bridgette Bardot to mention one.




Ballet flats look great with everything from skirts to jeans and are extremely comfortable. Every girl should at least have a pair in their closet, and preferably in black which is timeless chic.




Ultra feminine and always chic, ballet flats are a popular choice for dressing up clothes without adding height or killing your feet.




being lover of all things nice;
it is OKAY to indulge and have a couple of EYE CANDIES.

seriously, when doing this post, i AM looking for a pair of nice black ballet flats;
and now, i;ve committed suicide by LOOKING AT THESE GORGEOUS SHOES!




OF course!
being the rational me; i KNOW that i would scuff my shoes some way or other;
no matter how careful i am.
and everyone knows how i LOVE LOVE those Salvatore Ferragamo Varina flats!!
and to my SUPRISE!!
9WEST have got something similar!!
GOSHHHH!!

** i cant wait to go shopping after my finals((((:

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fashion.glam.com
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