JUST CRUISIN'.

While you are feasting on Chinese New Year goodies or Fashion Week coverage (feasting is loosely used for Fashion Week solely because of its tasty nature with designs we simply wanna devour), as late as this post can be or rather not since the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2013 collection is in stores now, what you see here is what you can get immediately. 

I was invited to the media preview sometime last year and I have loads of favourites to share with you. I'm in love with the platform sandals (buy: metallic ankle strap sandal (second image below) at SGD1,884) that give you height without compromising your comfort. They aren't as steep as heels but are just as gorgeous. What's more important? You can stand for longer hours and walk further distance, extending your style radar signal to the next event and many after. 



Striking geometric play on jacquard (i.e. fabric with an intricately woven pattern, see close-up shot of LV buttons and ribbon loafers) are inspired by optical artist Vasarely's work. The print, combined with the woven texture, looks amazing on both the coat and loafers, don't you think? 

Here's a refreshing take on Singapore's-weather-appropriate cut-outs. I like how a variety of shapes in varying sizes are created, including the cute polka-dotted ruffles as extra topping for the blouse. On a side note, imagine the amazing tanning shapes you get after a day at the beach. I would definitely werk it! Me ain't no big fan of leopard print but I will totally wear the Singapore's-weather-inappropriate-but-perfect-for-everywhere-else jacket. The contrasting floral outlines and leopard print (perfect placements btw) is in such an unexpected mix. And finally, fans of the Speedy, you've got a new addition in an awesome shade of purple. 

If you reside in Singapore, I recommend you to take trip to the LV Island Maison at MBS. Otherwise, find your nearest store here and shop away!

RIGHT ON TIME

First things first: who needs a watch when you have Mimi's Prada bracelet? Whether is it fixed at 7:25 a.m or p.m. (though we would rather prefer for it to be in the evening, don't we?), it's just brilliant how with simply four studs, a few leather pieces and one hell of a genius design concept (that probably only the biggest fashion houses can think of), a faux watch bracelet is created which many would exchange their actual working watch for.

Mimi is the proud owner of the leather timepiece (it's a gift, btw) and also a vintage Louis Vuitton bucket bag that, again, I'm sure many would die for. A hand-me-down from her stylish mother, the bag saw a replica of its sort at the recent Balenciaga SS'13 show - a clear justification that classic shapes transcend various fashion eras. The VIP manager of Avalon wears a two-tone dress with cute flower cut-outs from Korea and shoes from Pedro. Don't you just love her stand out combination of black and red?



With the Golden Globes ending on a high note, here's a non-fashion related shout out to Christopher Waltz for winning Best Supporting Actor for Django Unchained! Catch it if you haven't!