tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2141186009785983042024-03-17T14:53:14.325+08:00Mia's ArmoireToutes les choses de la mode qui m'intéressent, n'importe quoi ........Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-35341865793214530302013-01-08T14:10:00.000+08:002013-01-08T16:36:21.031+08:00Surprise surprise!!! Dears,<br />
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year!! Wishing everyone health, happiness, love, friendship and prosperity in 2013!!<br />
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Anyway, I have been missing in action again for sooo long.......but I have really really good reason!!!<br />
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See this?<br />
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Yes yes! I am 6-month pregnant now with a baby boy! My 5-year old son is going to have a baby brother!! But this isn't an easy pregnancy because of my low lying placenta and I had been bleeding since I got pregnant. I bed-rested for 3 months and thank God that now I am ok!! That is why I have postponed my relocation to Singapore till I deliver my baby in Hong Kong this April, then my 2 sons and I will join my husband in Singapore (who moved there already this month) this coming July.<br />
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Now that I can go out again after bed resting for so long, here are some of my quick ODJs showing my baby bump.....<br />
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And one of my newest acquisitions.....<br />
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<b>Hermes Picotin GM in Rouge Casaque clemence</b></div>
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I will try to update my blog whenever time permits. It isn't easy juggling between my pregnancy, my son's school schedule and also logistics of relocation between Hong Kong and Singapore. Then in 2 months I have to prepare all the baby stuff to buy and fix a room for baby and then I have to be offline for 2 months starting April for my Chinese confinement after baby birth! <br />
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Anyway, leaving you gals with my newest shoe acquisitions.....another addition to my Charlotte Olympia collection!<br />
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<b>Charlotte Olympia Kitty flats in silver glitters</b></div>
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<b>And my Christian Louboutin "Glitz" black spike loafers </b></div>
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<b>(which I got a few months ago...)</b></div>
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Till my next post!<br />
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Xxxx<br />
Bisous,<br />
MiaBon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-58328381486498824272012-10-14T12:40:00.000+08:002012-10-17T09:04:20.993+08:00My Hermes loot from the Hermes "petit h" event in Hong Kong Dears,<br />
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Here I am feeling so guilty again not updating my blog! :P Please forgive me as our family has been undergoing lots of changes lately.<br />
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First of all, there has been a lot of sicknesses going on the past few months. I, for one, have had a bad stomach flu named "Norovirus" and had been experiencing vomitting and diarrhea!! But I am glad to say that this is all cleared! Secondly, my hubby got a promotion and we are all relocating to Singapore this December! Only 2 more months to go!! So, we have been flying on and off to the Lion city to search for our house, my son's school, etc..... I feel so much pressure because of the tight schedule! <br />
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So, after 2 months, I will be blogging from Singapore! I will miss Hong Kong dearly because no other Asian countries can match the excitement in this small international dynamic city which I am so used to (perhaps Japan yes). You can say I am biased...LOL! Anyway, wherever my husband goes, I go. I've got no choice but to try to enjoy the new city as much as possible. Wish me luck that I can survive LOL! But I am sure to come back to HK every 3 months to visit my friends and families, and of course to do my quarterly shopping! Heheheheehe! Nothing beats the shopping in HK. :P<br />
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Anyway, I want to share with you a special Hermes event that I have attended a few weeks ago which was truly memorable. If you're a Hermes fan, you might be already familiar with <b><i>Hermes "petit h"</i></b> project. It is a project started by <b><i>Mme Pascale Mussard</i></b>, who is the creative brain behind "petit h" and also a member of the 6th generation of Hermes family. Since childhood, she has always asked people not to throw away things because she thinks those might be useful in the future. As she grew up, she has this idea that discarded materials from the ateliers of Hermes deserve "a new life". So, she started this laboratory and formed a team of designers and artisans from different Hermes workshops to invent extraordinary and unique objects out of the discarded materials. This is where the various artisans (leather craftsmen and saddlers, seamstress, silversmiths, crystal and porcelain workers, cabinetmaker etc....) are united in a single workshop to discover and inspire each other to create masterpieces together using the discarded materials without boundaries in their imagination!<br />
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<b><u>Hong Kong petit h VIP pre-launch event on Sept 25:</u> </b></div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Each station sells different cute things made from discarded materials from the ateliers of Hermes...</i><b><i>.</i></b><br />
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My husband and I were lucky enough to be invited to the VIP pre-launch of this petit h event before it was opened to the public. We got to meet with Mme Pascale Mussard in person and we really had a great time talking to her! She is very down-to-earth and friendly, and of course, she speaks of her project with sparkles in her eyes! You can instantly feel her passion about petit h, and her aspiration to unite the creative force in Hermes for petit h is so inspiring! You can see that as a family member of Hermes, she truly treasures all the artisans creativity and craftsmanship.<br />
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<b><i>Beside me is this very cute petit h creation "Horse-shaped Secretaire" which is made of oakwood, leather, alligator and croc! So cute!</i></b><br />
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The creations of petit h are presented together for limited periods at selected Hermès boutiques at different times throughout the world. The first was of course at the mothership store at Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris which was in 2010, followed by Tokyo, New York and Rue de Sèvres store in Paris in 2011 and Berlin in 2012. We are so lucky that Hong Kong was chosen to be the 2nd Asian location for this event after Japan! For those of you who reside in Hong Kong, the event will end on October 18 at the Hermes Galleria boutique in Central. <b><i>Next stop will be in Brussels from Dec 7 to 24, 2012</i></b>. For those of you who want to know more about petit h, you can take a look at Hermes website below and explore the ideas and creation behind:<br />
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Following below are a series of pictures I took at the event, my ODJ and of course, I didn't come home empty handed! :) You will see my petit h loot at the end. :P<br />
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<b><i>My "petit h" loot....what's inside? :P</i></b></div>
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Hope you enjoy all the pictures and my petit h loot! Till my next post! <br />
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Have a lovely Sunday!<br />
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Bisous,<br />
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Mia<br />
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<b><i>Dog House made of leather!! Wow, who's the lucky doggie?</i></b></div>
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<b><i>A giant orange dog!!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>A lovely lamp made of Hermes leather...</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Look at those silk bracelets and necklaces made from the left-overs of different designs of Hermes silks!!!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Mirror mirror on the wall! This has to be my personal favourite!! A mirror with a border made up of different types of Hermes locks! You can see bag locks, bracelet locks, belt locks etc! I wish I could bring it home but it costs more than a crocodile Birkin!!! LOL!</i></b></div>
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<b><i><u>My ODJ Details</u>: </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Triple Bow Black&White Satin Ruffles and Lace top, Mango red pants, American Retro Black Silk Trench, Valentino Patent Black Rock Stud loafers, Hermes "Medor" clutch in Fauve Tadelakt, Chanel pearl earrings and Hermes "Clic H" XL in Black/Gold with Black Enamel H</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Hermes Medor Clutch in Fauve Tadelakt with Gold Hardware</i></b></div>
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<b><i>My new Hermes "Clic H" XL Black/Gold enamel bangle with Black enamel H lock</i></b></div>
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<b><i>My new Valentino Rockstuds black patent loafers bought from Paris...</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Lovely packaging made from petit h leathers! We have rabbit, tortoise, sail boat in different colours of leathers as souvenirs from the event...:)</i></b></div>
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<b><i>1st small Box: "Bride en Soie" PM silk bracelet in Bleu/Violet/Vert</i></b></div>
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<b><i>2nd Box: "Elephant Astique" PM leather reversible bag charm in Etoupe clemence/Brique epsom</i></b></div>
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<b><i>3rd Box: Leather bangle in Rose lizard with black leather border...one of my favourites! :)</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Wearing them together....</i></b></div>
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<b><i>"Arm Party" with Bride en Soie silk bracelet and Rose lizard bangle</i></b> </div>
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<b><i>4th Box: "Croco Rond" PM shiny crocodile reversible pendant necklace in Vert Anis and Orange</i></b></div>
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<b><i>And now to the bigger boxes! What are these petit h creations??? Collar? Silk??</i></b></div>
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<b><i>This is called "Textile Accessory" by Hermes ("Accessoire Modulable" in French). </i></b></div>
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<b><i>It is made of a leather collar and a piece of Hermes silk is attached to the collar. :)</i></b></div>
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<b><i>(3) as a mini-stole to cover your arms</i></b></div>
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<b><i>And here is one of the pieces I have chosen! Each piece is unique and there won't be another piece exactly same as mine. :) This one is with an olive green colour chèvre leather collar with a matte gold round button. The silk scarf attached is the "Fleurs d'Indiennes" print.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>And as a neutral option, I also chose this black piece which can easily match any colours. The collar is made of black chèvre leather with a matte silver round button. The silk scarf attached is the "Jardins des Metamorphoses" print. So looking forward to wear them soon!</i></b></div>
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How is everyone? It has been soooooo long since I blogged. I came back from Paris 2 months ago from my 3-month study of Intensive Intermediate French. It has been a very great experience for me living as a "Parisienne". It really is a dream come true for me and I learned a lot about the culture and their daily lives. I lived with a very very cute boyfriend/girlfriend couple who are local Parisiens and I had the time of my life!! Of course, I have achieved what I want to achieve, that is to master my French and be able to talk in French with ease. I am still continuing my French studies here locally because I want to keep on practising. :)</div>
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Anyway, I know I owe you all my posts of my Hermes loot. That will be coming soon as I am still taking some pictures of yet another new loot I just received recently. I wanted to post everything in 1 go.....save more time that way. :P So stay tuned for that.</div>
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Meanwhile, let me share with you my new-found love. For shoes, I am a lover for YSL, Louboutin, Chanel, Miu Miu, Givenchy etc....I should say mostly French and Italian brands. But I have found another designer from London whom I totally adore when I visited her only boutique in London back in May. (Yes, it was my first trip to London back in May, and I am totally in love with London! I am definitely going back to London next year for another trip, and thinking of putting my son to the boarding schools there in the future so I can have an "excuse" to live there! LOL!)</div>
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Anyway, back to my shoes. I think you can guess which designer I am talking about. It's Charlotte Olympia!!! She has a little store in London Maddox street which is the only store in London currently. I am so happy to have the opportunity to visit her store there, so cozy and cute!</div>
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<b><i>*Please note that I started using my new watermark "Mia's Armoire" for some of my new pictures because I am going to change my Blog Name from "Mia Après Chanel" to "Mia's Armoire". The reason behind this change is that this blog is not only about Chanel as I have expanded my interests in other brands as well, especially now that my love has transferred to "Hermes". :P So, I want my blog to become more "neutral to brands" in a sense, and that's why "Mia's Armoire" (meaning Mia's Closet/Wardrobe in English) will be a better fit. But my old watermark "miacillan (for tPF & own blog use only)" is still valid during this transition period.</i></b></div>
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The Charlotte Olympia store in Maddox Street, the only boutique in London....</div>
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This small street is very cute....look at the reflection of the buildings opposite the store. Not something we see everyday in my place!</div>
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No. 56 Maddox Street....a store I will frequently visit whenever I am in London...hehe!</div>
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The famous Spider Web which is Charlotte Olympia's official logo. A whole new level of Charlotte's Web which is actually one of my favourite books! :P</div>
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Even the lamp inside the store is spider look-alike! :)</div>
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My weaknessssss! This shop is so cozy...like a home full of shoes!</div>
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In love with the gold island platforms on all of her shoes! They are actually very comfortable at 140mm height!!!! </div>
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I wish all of these are mine! Yummmyy!</div>
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A very nice statue of a leopard inside the store...this was also used in an advertising campaign of Charlotte Olympia....</div>
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This display board of shoes belongs to Charlotte Olympia's personal collection. She has an exact same one at home. A gift from her mom....</div>
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I want one too in my room!</div>
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Love the shopping bag!</div>
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So, of course, I did a lot of "damages"....LOL!! How can I simply resist???!!!! From basically a Charlotte Olympia newbie with ZERO pairs of her shoes, to now <b><u>10 pairs</u></b> in my collection.....!!!! I am hopelessly in love! :P </div>
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This was the first pair I bought which got me started!!!</div>
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<b><i>"Ninivah" black/gold pumps with leopard face overlay....how cute is that!!!</i></b></div>
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Now, my 2nd & 3rd pairs....</div>
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<b><i>"Greta" teal green ostrich effect pumps and "Dolores" black satin quilted pumps</i></b></div>
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Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-69012595623056080192012-01-29T12:06:00.005+08:002012-01-29T13:13:57.325+08:00Happy Year of Dragon!!Hey dears!<br />
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Happy Chinese New Year from my part of the world! Wishing you health, happiness, love and abundance in the Year of Dragon!<br />
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I can't believe 3 months had just passed quickly after my last post. I know I know...I am supposed to post my ODJs and new loots...LOL! I owe you gals big time. I am really working on the pictures. If you see my loot below...you will understand why it's taking me soooo long!!!<br />
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<div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>My new "H" loot</b></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKbJ6deF3G4/TyTCttPU3gI/AAAAAAAACcE/AOq1TztUyI4/s1600/IMG_8549_copyright.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKbJ6deF3G4/TyTCttPU3gI/AAAAAAAACcE/AOq1TztUyI4/s1600/IMG_8549_copyright.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><br />
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A lot has been happening lately...especially the "big project" I was talking about in my last post. It's really coming true!! Well, it all started when Steve Jobs died in October.....and one day I was watching his speech delivered at the Stanford University before he died. I really cried so hard when I heard his speech, as I was having some kind of depression after my trip back from Paris because I learned that I have hypothyroid after my check-up. :( Hypothyroid is not really that big of a deal, but then it is all about hormones and it will be haunting me forever, and I have to take all these bloody medicines and supplements all my life. Aside from that, I had been sick with a bad cough for almost 2 months....it comes and go and comes back again. Sad right? Oh well, anyways, Steve Job's speech inspired me so much.....these are his words that stuck in my mind:<br />
<i>- "Your time on this earth is limited, don't live someone else's life, live by your vision."</i><br />
<i>- "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."</i><br />
<i>- "Stay hungry, Stay Foolish"</i><br />
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</i></span></div><div>For those who know me well, I am sure you know why I am doing this. Since I was a teenager, I have been really interested in the French language and French culture. I love anything French - the language, the people, the food, the culture, the arts, the fashion..........the good and the bad. LOL! Since I was young, I have been dreaming of studying, living and working in Paris, but never got the guts to do so because of family and work obligations. Somehow, after listening to Steve Job's speech, I feel the "calling" that I need to do something for myself before it's too late. So, that is why I have decided to devote 3 months of my personal time to study intensive French in Paris and get to the next level. (I have studied French for 5 years in my high-school years, and I want to really master the language where I can do professional translations). </div><div><br />
</div><div>So that is basically my big project - staying in Paris for 3 months to study intensive French with complete cultural immersion! :) I already applied for the school, have an apartment to stay in, and booked my plane ticket. I am leaving end of next month...can't believe this is really happening and a dream come true for me! I am very thankful that my husband is very supportive of my decision and allowed me to be away from home for 3 months to pursue my dreams. I will miss my family, especially my son, during my 3-month stay in Paris, but good that we have modern technology like Skype nowadays...hehe! Besides, my son and husband will come visit me in Paris during Easter holidays so I really look forward to introduce such an amazing city to him!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Will I do any shopping while I am in Paris? LOL! Well, my studies will be full time 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday, and stores close at 1900. So, that doesn't leave me a lot of time for shopping to be honest. Oh well, shopping can wait. I just want to experience a Parisienne way of life for those 3 months, and have the moment of my life! :) Can't wait to be back to a student again!</div><div><br />
</div><div>So there goes my update......I will really try to reveal my loot before I leave for Paris. Here is the teaser. :)</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>My new Hermes ring taken at the top of Centre Pompidou Paris</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WvwvdwpSiks/TyTD-9n_OGI/AAAAAAAACcM/fQPlxJvICG0/s1600/IMG_6425_copyright.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WvwvdwpSiks/TyTD-9n_OGI/AAAAAAAACcM/fQPlxJvICG0/s640/IMG_6425_copyright.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Me and my beloved Hermes Marwari bag in Gold Clemence...</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(bought this bag way back in March 2011)</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5bKKT8cEIrE/TyTFaOi6X7I/AAAAAAAACcU/1aolgDhWjN8/s1600/IMG_6480_copyright.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5bKKT8cEIrE/TyTFaOi6X7I/AAAAAAAACcU/1aolgDhWjN8/s1600/IMG_6480_copyright.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: x-small;">(Kookai floral top, Kookai knit top, Current/Elliot bell bottom jeans, YSL Tribtoo black booties, Celine "Audrey" sunnies)</span></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Me and my cute little Hermes Paris-Bombay bag in Raisin Box</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(bought this bag way back in March 2011)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFnivPdXrFk/TyTFfZfEL-I/AAAAAAAACcc/TD71z99hvnY/s1600/IMG_5991_copyright.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFnivPdXrFk/TyTFfZfEL-I/AAAAAAAACcc/TD71z99hvnY/s1600/IMG_5991_copyright.JPG" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: x-small;">(Kookai top, H&M black cardigan with pearl embellishment, Coast Corali Fuchsia Pleated Chiffon Maxi, Hermes 90cm carre "Nuees Imaginaires" in Anthracite, YSL Tribtoo black booties, Celine "Audrey" sunnies) </span></i></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Gros Bisous,</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia</div></div><div></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-52798610794388591222011-10-26T22:51:00.000+08:002011-10-26T22:51:24.326+08:00A warm hello from Hong Kong!Dear all,<br />
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Apologies for abandoning my blog for so long. Summer had been busy with my toddler, who is going to be 4 years old next month! And September I was busy preparing for my toddler's new school year, before I went off to France for 2 weeks at the end of September with my husband to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.<br />
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Anyway, at long last, I am back in Asia and back to my normal schedule. I have a lot of pictures to share with you on my Burgundy and Paris trip, and of course, my new loots!! I didn't really shop a lot this trip (as compared to my March trip this year)......just enjoying Paris and doing people watching and strolling through the city.<br />
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My schedule is very hectic these few weeks as I am preparing for a big "move" next year. Will let you know once everything is confirmed. It is a big step for me as I have never done anything like this before, but I want to do something for myself before it is too late. I think it will all be worth it in the end.<br />
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Another thing is that I just changed to MacBook Air last month, and I am still "learning" how to be a mac user (after so many years as an IBM ThinkPad die-hard fan), especially in the area of posting pictures, resizing, watermarking (still haven't found a perfect freeware for watermarking on MAC!!) etc. That is why I haven't yet uploaded any pictures from my France trip. :P<br />
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I will be working on the pictures starting next week and hopefully, I will be able to be back to blogging again next month. I have a couple of ODJs to post as well with my new Hermes and Chanel loot so stay tuned!<br />
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So sorry again for the silence. Thank you so much for all your support and patience! Till my next post!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Mia<br />
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P.S. If any of you know which is the best software for batch resizing and watermarking of pictures for MAC, please do leave me a message here. I will really really appreciate it. :) TIA!Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-1916128239156513502011-07-05T11:33:00.000+08:002011-07-05T11:33:59.640+08:00Black & White vs. Color Blocking with Hermes!Hi dears!<br />
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Apologies again for the lack of post......busy schedule again as summer is here and we are preparing for our family vacation trip next week. :) Anyway, hope you all had a great weekend!<br />
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Just want to share with you 2 of my ODJs.......my take on black & white and color blocking! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.<br />
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</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Bottom:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>United Colors of Benetton</b> black harem pants </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Bag:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Hermes</b> special order 35cm Birkin in <b style="color: #cc0000;">Rubis</b> Gold HW with <b style="color: magenta;">Pink</b> contrast lining and leather covered lock</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my outfit...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdGkX7n6OXY/ThJ_8hHIFzI/AAAAAAAACa4/3t8449oPVAY/s1600/IMG_3043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PdGkX7n6OXY/ThJ_8hHIFzI/AAAAAAAACa4/3t8449oPVAY/s640/IMG_3043.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Do you like this 3D Flower Knot? It's a great way to make your gavroche more interesting instead of the traditional knot.....</b></i> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Egu1wlmJuUo/ThKBkm6MEtI/AAAAAAAACa8/jA54RweecNo/s1600/IMG_3031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Egu1wlmJuUo/ThKBkm6MEtI/AAAAAAAACa8/jA54RweecNo/s640/IMG_3031.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VxdbodLuIGA/ThKBldsaFCI/AAAAAAAACbA/NHU3b-6er7s/s1600/IMG_3032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VxdbodLuIGA/ThKBldsaFCI/AAAAAAAACbA/NHU3b-6er7s/s640/IMG_3032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>One of my fave shoes from Jimmy Choo....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wNG4ktLy8uk/ThKBm-vbrZI/AAAAAAAACbI/EMQYXOlNR8w/s1600/IMG_3035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wNG4ktLy8uk/ThKBm-vbrZI/AAAAAAAACbI/EMQYXOlNR8w/s640/IMG_3035.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vPm_AlneoT4/ThKBnu1RnRI/AAAAAAAACbM/sanvRm6BblA/s1600/IMG_3037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vPm_AlneoT4/ThKBnu1RnRI/AAAAAAAACbM/sanvRm6BblA/s640/IMG_3037.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my bracelet and earrings...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mLas_M4pkwo/ThKBmCXHtlI/AAAAAAAACbE/gomoeZKt1oo/s1600/IMG_3033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mLas_M4pkwo/ThKBmCXHtlI/AAAAAAAACbE/gomoeZKt1oo/s640/IMG_3033.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhz5JgV9cuw/ThKBoT-6XPI/AAAAAAAACbQ/CWC-nq6TKts/s1600/IMG_3050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhz5JgV9cuw/ThKBoT-6XPI/AAAAAAAACbQ/CWC-nq6TKts/s640/IMG_3050.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Now, let's do some color blocking shall we? </b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ODJ No. 2: Color Blocking with </b><b><span style="color: magenta;">Fuchsia Pink</span> + <span style="color: lime;">Green</span> + <span style="color: purple;">Purple</span></b></u></div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Top:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Kookai</b> glittery <span style="color: lime;">green</span> sleeveless tunic </div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Zara</b> <span style="color: magenta;">fuchsia pink</span> cotton blazer</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Bottom:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Current/Elliott</b> dark-wash blue flare jeans</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Shoes: </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>YSL</b> Tribute 105mm sandals in Sahara (gold) crackled leather </div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Bag:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Hermes</b> special order 35cm Birkin in <b style="color: purple;">Iris</b> Gold HW with <b style="color: lime;">Vert Anis</b><span style="color: lime;"> </span>contrast lining, <b style="color: #a64d79;">cyclamen</b> tone-on-tone stitching and leather covered lock</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><i><b>Accessories:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Hermes</b> "Reve du Corail" 90cm silk scarf in black/cream color</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Hermes</b> Iris/Rubis reversible belt with striped gold "H" buckle</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Chanel</b> 08A "Le Duc" black/cream ring </div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Chanel</b> gold "Bow" strass earrings with dangling pearl</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Karen Walker</b> "Deep Freeze" tortoise shell sunglasses </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZkN81aiQsM/ThKE3QN2n-I/AAAAAAAACbY/sjXZY9GQdz8/s1600/IMG_3070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KZkN81aiQsM/ThKE3QN2n-I/AAAAAAAACbY/sjXZY9GQdz8/s640/IMG_3070.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h3jZLJIInK0/ThKE1P7dG-I/AAAAAAAACbU/AlB1N8Lee-o/s1600/IMG_3067_cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h3jZLJIInK0/ThKE1P7dG-I/AAAAAAAACbU/AlB1N8Lee-o/s640/IMG_3067_cropped.jpg" width="505" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-Up of my accessories...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TByubSVkwj4/ThKE4yUZiTI/AAAAAAAACbg/7UIKdusMJ-s/s1600/IMG_3083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TByubSVkwj4/ThKE4yUZiTI/AAAAAAAACbg/7UIKdusMJ-s/s640/IMG_3083.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Du4-TSWLTY/ThKE4Hxv13I/AAAAAAAACbc/M6oGP68qhro/s1600/IMG_3076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Du4-TSWLTY/ThKE4Hxv13I/AAAAAAAACbc/M6oGP68qhro/s640/IMG_3076.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And just playing with the scarf in different knots.....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L-o2FOSpkvo/ThKFbN3YHBI/AAAAAAAACbk/M3eV2N-YrWY/s1600/IMG_3087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L-o2FOSpkvo/ThKFbN3YHBI/AAAAAAAACbk/M3eV2N-YrWY/s640/IMG_3087.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1pGCmAAJfWA/ThKFb952RgI/AAAAAAAACbo/Yg4zCkOiUAU/s1600/IMG_3092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1pGCmAAJfWA/ThKFb952RgI/AAAAAAAACbo/Yg4zCkOiUAU/s640/IMG_3092.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9xzgCYwBCGY/ThKFc7_UjsI/AAAAAAAACbs/osn3AsFHQFY/s1600/IMG_3093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9xzgCYwBCGY/ThKFc7_UjsI/AAAAAAAACbs/osn3AsFHQFY/s640/IMG_3093.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rMiHbuCnB9Y/ThKFdmKA_QI/AAAAAAAACbw/TaFLY_16rbE/s1600/IMG_3096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rMiHbuCnB9Y/ThKFdmKA_QI/AAAAAAAACbw/TaFLY_16rbE/s640/IMG_3096.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CknK1honS4E/ThKFeR0ZJ3I/AAAAAAAACb0/Y5Wc6uGLTok/s1600/IMG_3100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CknK1honS4E/ThKFeR0ZJ3I/AAAAAAAACb0/Y5Wc6uGLTok/s640/IMG_3100.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlWLGiyblLo/ThKFfKflXZI/AAAAAAAACb4/_xy3abgctXQ/s1600/IMG_3101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlWLGiyblLo/ThKFfKflXZI/AAAAAAAACb4/_xy3abgctXQ/s640/IMG_3101.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i> </i>That's all folks for now! Hope you've enjoyed the pictures. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Next post will be about my new shoe loot....:) Stay tuned!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><i><b>Gros Bisous,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">xoxo<br />
Mia</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-75691043592281804672011-06-08T22:33:00.002+08:002011-06-08T22:47:15.122+08:00T-Shirt or Scarf? Hermes "Monsieur et Madame" and other new buys..:)Hi dears,<br />
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It has been quite a while again since my last post. Tonight I found some time to post since my husband is not in town......so less duties for wife...hahaha! He went to Europe for business trip (wish I can tag along! LOL!).<br />
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Anyway, I want to share with you some of my new purchases from Hermes. :) Now you know I am a total "scarf addict"! LOL!<br />
<i style="color: magenta;">**(For those of you who are tPF regulars, you might have already seen these pics at the H forum so you can totally skip my post. :))</i><br />
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For this 1st scarf, it's the first time Hermes has done this type of material for their scarf.<i style="color: magenta;"> </i><span style="color: black;"> <b style="color: blue;">I really enjoy wearing it in different ways!</b></span><i style="color: magenta;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>"Monsieur et Madame" in Gris Chine/Orange/Rouge Vif)</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1660.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> It's 100% Cotton, and it's a stretchable fabric. It's exactly the material you use for T-shirts, except it's comparatively thinner and softer.</b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Just hanging on the neck...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1672.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>A simple knot..</b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Cowboy style..</b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tie it as a halter top...</b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Now these are the different ways I wore it...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>First off, wearing it as a halter top....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1701.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></b></i></div><i><b> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>ODJ Details:</u></b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i><b>- Bottom Layer: </b>Slip-on nude pink dress taken from my Marc by Marc Jacobs sheer dress<br />
- <b>Middle Layer:</b> <b>Heidi's Secret</b> black sheer mesh long maxi dress<br />
- <b>Top Layer:</b> <span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Hermes</b></span> "Monsieur et Madame" gray T-shirt scarf<br />
- <b>Outerwear: JDC</b> black satin boyfriend blazer<br />
- <b>Bag:</b> <span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Hermes</b></span> special order birkin 35cm Rubis Togo GHW with Pink lining and leather covered lock<br />
- <b>Shoes:</b> <b>Christian Louboutin</b> black "Astraqueen" studded booties<br />
- <b>Earrings:</b> <b>Chanel</b> 09A "Pearls Rock" dangling earrings in white pearl/matter aged silver<br />
- <b>Ring:</b> <b>Chanel</b> 09A "CC Follies" black/pewter ring w/ dangling crystal CC<br />
- <b>Sunglasses:</b> <b>Tom Ford</b> "Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And I'm so happy that my leather locks for Rubis and Iris have been fixed already and Paris sent them back to me! Looks much better with the striped H on it right?</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up of my Chanel earrings and ring...</b></i><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_3523-1.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And close-up of my CL Astraqueen....love it!<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1708.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></b></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Next, wearing the T-shirt scarf as a full length dress/cover-up...</b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>ODJ Details:</u></b></i><br />
-<b> Bottom Layer: </b><b>Heidi's Secret</b> black sheer mesh long maxi dress<br />
- <b>Middle Layer:</b> <span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Hermes</b></span> "Monsieur et Madame" gray T-shirt scarf<br />
- <b>Top Layer:</b> <b>H&M</b> long black button-up knit vest<br />
- <b>Bag:</b> <span style="color: black;"><b>Alexander Wang </b>"Rocco"</span> tan mini quilted duffle bag<br />
- <b>Shoes:</b> <b>Chanel</b> 11P Gray suede thongs with signature Medallion<br />
- <b>Earrings:</b> <b>Carol Marie</b> matte aged silver "Morocco" hoop earrings<br />
- <b>Bracelet:</b> <b>Chanel</b> 09P "CC Army" dog tag bracelet<br />
- <b>Sunglasses:</b> <b>Chanel</b> 5193B "Collection Bouton" Oversized Black Round Acetate Sunglasses with gradient lens</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of one of my fave Chanel bracelets...</b></i><br />
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Close-up of my earrings....</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1751.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<b><i>And my new Chanel thongs I bought from my Paris trip this time</i>...</b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1744.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Last but not least, wearing the T-shirt scarf as a one-shoulder Tunic with a skinny belt...</b></i><br />
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<i><b><u> ODJ Details:</u></b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i>-<b> Bottom Layer: </b><b>Kookai </b>white camisole<br />
- <b>Middle Layer:</b> <span style="color: darkorange;"><b>Hermes</b></span> "Monsieur et Madame" gray T-shirt scarf<br />
- <b>Top Layer:</b> <b>United Colors of Benetton </b>red cardigan </div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Bottom</b>: <b>Mango </b>wide leg jeans</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Bag:</b> <span style="color: black;"><b>Alexander Wang </b>"Rocco"</span> tan mini quilted duffle bag</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <b>Shoes:</b> <b>Valentino </b>nude pointed toe 3D bow pumps <br />
- <b>Earrings:</b> <b>Chanel </b>09A Paris-Moscow "Lioubov" burgundy/gold heart dangling earrings<br />
- <b>Sunglasses:</b> <b>Tom Ford</b> "Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1766_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my Chanel earrings...</b></i><br />
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Close-up of my new Valentino pumps bought from this Paris trip...</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And now, sharing with you some of my other newest Hermes acquisitions! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: magenta;">(** If you are not a scarf lover, esp. Hermes scarves, you can totally skip this!!I)</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Ex-Libris</b><b> Cotton Stole in Noir/Rose/Vert</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_1644.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #990000;">Ex-Libris</span> is one of Hermes most classic prints. </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This print has been issued in 90cm scarves, 140cm GM cashmere shawls, 70cm scarves, Gavroches etc.....it is one of my favourite!</b></i><br />
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The </b><b><span style="color: magenta;">pink</span> color on this black is not too "shocking". It's a bit muted hence making this color neutral enough to wear. The <span style="color: seagreen;">green</span> stripe adds a fun element to this classic scarf...</b></i><br />
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It's made of 68% cotton and 32% silk. Very lightweight, soft and has a certain sheerness (but not as sheer as mousseline). This fabric is kind of like "voile", but voile is much more softer. Love this scarf for summer!</i></b><br />
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<i><b>Just to see the "sheerness" of the fabric...</b></i><br />
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All "curled up" around the neck...<br />
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A simple knot in the middle with long draping...<br />
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A double knot with shorter draping..<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>And I can't s</b><b>top at one color! Here is another colorway!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I can't resist anything purple, so I bought this Ex-Libris cotton stole again in <span style="color: purple;">Purple</span>.... </b></i><br />
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<u><b>Ex-Libris Cotton Stole in Violet/Jaune Vif/Rouge<br />
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It's really hard to capture the real color of this purple (like how it is with Iris leather color). In real life, this purple is a true purple, no bluish undertone at all...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And actually, my black Ex-libris cotton stole can mix well together with my purple Ex-libris.....</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Mixing these 2 colors together gives the outfit even more pop of color!</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I didn't expect to bring this home. But this color is just so versatile and soothing to the eyes, and unexpectedly, it matched well with my white/gray outfit that day! </b></i><br />
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<u><b>"MARCELINA" 90cm carre in Orange/Ciel/Taupe</b><br />
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<i><b>These colors blend so well together...can wear with warm or cool toned outfits!</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tying it in different ways...</b></i><br />
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Using Hermes "Charms Fer à Cheval" scarf Ring in Permabrass.. <br />
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Using Hermes "Trio" scarf ring in permabrass...<br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_2494.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And this last one, I have waited for sooooo long since the beginning of the season! At last, it has arrived the store!!!</b></i><br />
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<u><b>"BRIDES DE GALA EN FINESSE" 90cm Carre in Encre/Blanc/Gris Bleute<br />
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<i><b>Love the contrast purple hem against the white!</b></i><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>More white color showing..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Or more purple color showing...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Single Knot..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Cowboy style..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Using Hermes "Trio" scarf ring again...</b></i><br />
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Double loop around neck...</b></i><br />
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Wearing the scarf sideways...</b></i><br />
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<b>That's all for now.</b><br />
<b>I'm soooooo done with SS2011 scarves! Now let's see what FW2011 has for me. Some started to arrive already but still haven't seen anything I like!</b> <i><b> </b></i><b>Phew!!</b><br />
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<b>Anyway, I have a Hermes package arriving soon! Some of my orders I've placed in Paris back in March are ready now! Yay!!</b><br />
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<b><i>TILL MY NEXT POST! ENJOY THE REST OF THE WEEK! </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Gros Bisous,</i></b><br />
<b><i>xoxo</i></b><br />
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<i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-40401000799930544852011-05-18T02:59:00.002+08:002011-05-18T03:10:24.262+08:00Play Time with Hermes Silks!Dears,<br />
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Hope you had a great weekend! <br />
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I have been a scarf collector since I started working....and I collect all kinds of scarves/shawls from small "no brand" local boutiques, from Japanese brands, and of course from my current favourite, <i style="color: orange;"><b>HERMES</b></i>! :)<br />
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I've never thought that I will collect Hermes scarves (which I started in 2009), as I've always associated them with the word "old-fashioned". But the irony is that I started my Hermes obsession with Hermes scarves!!! Never say never!! I think it's because of my soft spot for prints and colors, that explains why! There are so many great artists/designers for Hermes scarves (some of my current faves are <i style="color: blue;"><b>Dimitri Rybaltchenko</b></i><span style="color: blue;">, </span><i style="color: blue;"><b>Annie Faivre</b></i><span style="color: blue;">, </span><i style="color: blue;"><b>Cathy Latham</b></i>), and Hermes creative director M. Pierre-Alexis Dumas is always on the hunt for great emerging designers to collaborate with for Hermes silks artwork design. So, every season is really worth looking forward to! There is something for everyone, for every age!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is a <u>glimpse</u> of one of my cabinets for my Hermes scarves (I still have another cabinet for my bigger Hermes 140cm shawls since their boxes are longer which can't fit into this smaller size cabinet).</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4rKOd_jiFlU/TdHPZhO6III/AAAAAAAACXI/qwd0RkiEmQw/s1600/IMG_0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4rKOd_jiFlU/TdHPZhO6III/AAAAAAAACXI/qwd0RkiEmQw/s640/IMG_0014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
If you notice, not all the boxes have the white Dymo label yet. I am still in the midst of labeling all my Hermes scarf boxes because as the number multiplies (and I must say on a fast track..LOL....<i style="color: orange;"><b>from zero to now more than 150 pieces</b></i>), I can't remember anymore which box is which scarf!<br />
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There are so many ways to tie/wear a Hermes scarf, it's all up to your creativity and that's the fun of it!! :D For me, anything goes as long as I'm comfortable with it. I wear my scarves <i style="color: #990000;"><b>as tops, as an accessory for layering, as belts</b></i>, and of course <i style="color: #990000;"><b>as scarves</b></i>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, are you ready to play with the scarves?</span> </b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>Denim Look</u> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>with Hermes SS11 <span style="color: orange;">"Fleurs d'Indiennes"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> in <span style="color: #783f04;">Chocolat/Rose Poudre/Violine</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WqiGDzTAuX8/TdIiTgQ1McI/AAAAAAAACXM/MbP8G7F1fdc/s1600/IMG_1297_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WqiGDzTAuX8/TdIiTgQ1McI/AAAAAAAACXM/MbP8G7F1fdc/s1600/IMG_1297_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> I used my new <span style="color: orange;">Hermes "Trio" scarf ring in permabrass</span> to tie this scarf...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #38761d;">(I really love the color scheme of this lovely scarf...especially the contrast trim which is a pale lavender color!) </span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7I3Q5DhdHtk/TdIiUYRWU8I/AAAAAAAACXQ/JSP77mX8JOM/s1600/IMG_1305_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7I3Q5DhdHtk/TdIiUYRWU8I/AAAAAAAACXQ/JSP77mX8JOM/s1600/IMG_1305_edited.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> <b>Kookai </b>cream sheer knit sleeveless long top<br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> <b>H&M</b> coral loose fit tank <br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>Kookai</b> washed denim jacket</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>7 For All Mankind</b> Bell Bottom Jean in "Pale Blue Whiskered" color</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Givenchy</b> "Tinhan" V-shaped tote in petrole wrinkled leather</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Miu Miu</b> SS11 blue wooden wedge with white contrast stitches</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "Fleurs d'Indiennes"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes </span></b><span style="color: black;">"Trio" scarf ring in permabrass</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> </i><i>10P "Coco Country" </i><i>flower earrings in pale pink</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel </b>09P "Elegance" cream/gold flower ring </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chloe</b> "<i>Myrte</i>" sunglasses with brown/matte gold rim & gradient brown lens</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgyyEtVaA_c/TdIiU6AN-EI/AAAAAAAACXU/rnBJPuMlmkw/s1600/IMG_1306_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgyyEtVaA_c/TdIiU6AN-EI/AAAAAAAACXU/rnBJPuMlmkw/s1600/IMG_1306_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgyyEtVaA_c/TdIiU6AN-EI/AAAAAAAACXU/rnBJPuMlmkw/s1600/IMG_1306_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>My favourite "Cowboy Knot"....</b></i></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Now just folding the 90cm scarf into a triangle and then simply draping it on the neck with a knot tied behind the neck which shows the most pattern of the scarf.....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6UUfLEe8V8/TdIiWQGpfpI/AAAAAAAACXc/MwBU-aXBrNI/s1600/IMG_1312_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6UUfLEe8V8/TdIiWQGpfpI/AAAAAAAACXc/MwBU-aXBrNI/s1600/IMG_1312_edited.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Oh this is my 1st pair of 7 jeans and I love it to death! If you're looking for a dramatic bell bottom with a huge flair, THIS IS IT!! </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFniodxgTE8/TdIiW-W2oBI/AAAAAAAACXg/o8Jk6Bxdr3I/s1600/IMG_1313_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFniodxgTE8/TdIiW-W2oBI/AAAAAAAACXg/o8Jk6Bxdr3I/s1600/IMG_1313_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And how about wearing the scarf as a shawl? </b></i></div><div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><i><b>(I seldom wear my scarves like that but just to show you the versatility....)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9sqyfl3D-o/TdIiXjbnfGI/AAAAAAAACXk/_ZVFKL_OmT4/s1600/IMG_1319_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l9sqyfl3D-o/TdIiXjbnfGI/AAAAAAAACXk/_ZVFKL_OmT4/s1600/IMG_1319_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Of course close-up pictures of my Miu Miu wedge! So comfy! Love the white stitching done on the buffalo leather! (Available at Barneys...)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHdDRbG4K6g/TdI0rdXnUzI/AAAAAAAACXw/WoI7f1w9ZrY/s1600/IMG_1323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHdDRbG4K6g/TdI0rdXnUzI/AAAAAAAACXw/WoI7f1w9ZrY/s640/IMG_1323.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Haven't I told you that I love wooden heels a lot?</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8aU3gQRFMs/TdI0sCs4YFI/AAAAAAAACX0/3UL2nhMAxoU/s1600/IMG_1324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z8aU3gQRFMs/TdI0sCs4YFI/AAAAAAAACX0/3UL2nhMAxoU/s640/IMG_1324.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Close-up of my Chanel accessories....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qLN7LCDuqMY/TdI1BIRpp2I/AAAAAAAACX4/gTmJPidO90o/s1600/IMG_1332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qLN7LCDuqMY/TdI1BIRpp2I/AAAAAAAACX4/gTmJPidO90o/s640/IMG_1332.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2nd up....</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>"Tone-on-Tone" Look</u> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>with Hermes SS11 <span style="color: orange;">"L'Art du Temari"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> in <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Kaki Fonce/Marine/Vert </span></b></i></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tied in a simple knot.....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>(I especially chose a striped long knit vest since the white stripes on the vest compliments the lines on the scarf...) </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kSUxH30wBcY/TdI2fTYvzvI/AAAAAAAACYQ/UcJVocbKKUg/s1600/IMG_1416_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kSUxH30wBcY/TdI2fTYvzvI/AAAAAAAACYQ/UcJVocbKKUg/s1600/IMG_1416_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> <b>Kookai </b>white camisole<br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> <b>Kookai </b>heather blue knit tunic/dress</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>Kookai</b> blue/white striped long knit vest</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Current/Elliott</b> High Rise Bell Jeans in "Patriot Blue" color</i></div><i> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><br />
<i> <b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> Soleil "Lindy" 30cm in Taurillon Clemence </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Christian Louboutin</b> "No Prive" 120mm Multicolor Glitter peeptoe slingback with golden heels<br />
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</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "L'Art du Temari"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai </b>matte gold leather belt </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Gara Danielle</b> gold/multicolor beads open filigree round dangling earrings<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I played tone-on-tone (all different <span style="color: #45818e;">"blues" </span>on me) because I want to highlight my <span style="color: orange;">Hermes </span></i><i style="color: orange;">Soleil color "Lindy" bag</i><i>....</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--55zgCRVIMw/TdI2cAifO_I/AAAAAAAACYA/zU668eJ1J2w/s1600/IMG_1384_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--55zgCRVIMw/TdI2cAifO_I/AAAAAAAACYA/zU668eJ1J2w/s1600/IMG_1384_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">L'Art du Temari 90cm carre</span> worn in a simple drape....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>(This is one of my favourite prints from the SS2011 Hermes scarf collection!)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAd_1GNaMwc/TdI2gOVUhBI/AAAAAAAACYU/zGDnuCZ95RE/s1600/IMG_1421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WAd_1GNaMwc/TdI2gOVUhBI/AAAAAAAACYU/zGDnuCZ95RE/s640/IMG_1421.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my earrings...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>(the multicolor beads match well with the color-tone of my Hermes scarf)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wrU07s-0bt8/TdI2eXBW37I/AAAAAAAACYM/45yrUfM6DPA/s1600/IMG_1412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wrU07s-0bt8/TdI2eXBW37I/AAAAAAAACYM/45yrUfM6DPA/s640/IMG_1412.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>And this is one of my favourite <span style="color: red;">Louboutin</span> heels I own! Love the glittery bling bling on this pair of <span style="color: red;">"No Prive"</span>! The gold heels match with my gold belt!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsXMu7pI0n0/TdI2cy9MJqI/AAAAAAAACYE/dTIy-Y7chCo/s1600/IMG_1404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsXMu7pI0n0/TdI2cy9MJqI/AAAAAAAACYE/dTIy-Y7chCo/s640/IMG_1404.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3rd up...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>"Warm+Cool Tone Mashup" look</u> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>with Hermes FW10 <span style="color: orange;">"</span></b></i><b style="color: orange;"><i>La Charmante aux Animaux</i></b><i><b><span style="color: orange;">"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> in <span style="color: #6aa84f;"></span></b><b style="color: #134f5c;">Petrole/Rose Poudre/Canard</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-reg6pnlufxE/TdJB4NipnrI/AAAAAAAACY4/v-Y-mw7Xu8M/s1600/IMG_1495_edited1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-reg6pnlufxE/TdJB4NipnrI/AAAAAAAACY4/v-Y-mw7Xu8M/s1600/IMG_1495_edited1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Simple loose criss-cross way of tying.....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(I was originally wearing a beige blazer but since the weather was so hot outside so I changed to the above cardigan instead...)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y3nujJcxi4/TdJByu3wPoI/AAAAAAAACYc/yj3a3IgCIKw/s1600/IMG_1376_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y3nujJcxi4/TdJByu3wPoI/AAAAAAAACYc/yj3a3IgCIKw/s1600/IMG_1376_edited.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> <b>Kookai </b>blush camisole<br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> <b>H&M</b> light beige sleeveless tunic with crystal jewels "polka dot" embellishments <br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>Pull & Bear</b> dark mocha cardigan with golden glitters</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai</b> Wide Leg Jeans</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> "Medor" Clutch in Fauve Tadelakt with Gold Hardware</i><i style="color: purple;"><b> </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b> </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Christian Louboutin</b> "No Barre" 140mm <span class="il">t</span>aupe peeptoe pumps with wooden heels</i><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "La Charmante aux Animaux"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>brown slim belt (taken from a pair of Zara pants)<br />
<b>Chanel</b> </i><i>09P "Elegance" </i><i>oval-shaped cream/gold dangling earrings</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel </b>09P "Elegance" cream/gold ring</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chloe</b> "<i>Myrte</i>" sunglasses with brown/matte gold rim & gradient brown lens</i></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I am loving the color combo of this<span style="color: #134f5c;"> cool teal-blue tone</span> against the <span style="color: #783f04;">warm tone of beiges</span> I have on me....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qjn1Kg-eXn8/TdJB57v4mbI/AAAAAAAACZA/6H-mkZ3l1no/s1600/IMG_1504_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qjn1Kg-eXn8/TdJB57v4mbI/AAAAAAAACZA/6H-mkZ3l1no/s1600/IMG_1504_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Again, my favourite simple way of draping to show the print of the scarf....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8KZij01OeI/TdJBzaHwgCI/AAAAAAAACYg/qYB5MQC7MBQ/s1600/IMG_1379_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8KZij01OeI/TdJBzaHwgCI/AAAAAAAACYg/qYB5MQC7MBQ/s1600/IMG_1379_edited.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My favourite and most used clutch of the moment....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes "Medor" clutch in Fauve Tadelakt with Gold HW! </span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zruW7udR8ew/TdJB4ytg_2I/AAAAAAAACY8/YELQT7_AhN4/s1600/IMG_1499_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zruW7udR8ew/TdJB4ytg_2I/AAAAAAAACY8/YELQT7_AhN4/s1600/IMG_1499_edited.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b>Tied in a "Criss-Cross Bow Knot" for more volume....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MNibsixCsQc/TdJB1K5zGZI/AAAAAAAACYs/SbHaWuqd79Y/s1600/IMG_1483_edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MNibsixCsQc/TdJB1K5zGZI/AAAAAAAACYs/SbHaWuqd79Y/s1600/IMG_1483_edited.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u></u><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My Christian Louboutin "No Barre" Taupe peeptoe pumps with wooden heels from SS09...(it's 140mm but very comfortable)<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: black;">Close-Up of my Chanel costume jeweleries from 2009 Spring/Summer Collection..</span></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5UBreQy4gCE/TdJBz7HahEI/AAAAAAAACYk/g8kTTkuDYH8/s1600/IMG_1475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5UBreQy4gCE/TdJBz7HahEI/AAAAAAAACYk/g8kTTkuDYH8/s640/IMG_1475.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4th up.....</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>"Jumpsuit" Look</u></b></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>with <span style="color: black;">Hermes</span></i><i> SS11 <span style="color: orange;">"</span><i style="color: orange;">Le Pegase d'Hermes</i><span style="color: orange;">"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> in <span style="color: #6aa84f;"></span><span style="color: purple;">Ultra Violet/Vert/Bleu</span></i></b></div><i><b style="color: purple;"></b></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b><br />
</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">TOP:</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b></b></i> <i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> <b>Kookai </b>white camisole<br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> <b>Mango </b>black wide leg silk jersey jumpsuit</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>Kookai</b> gray cardigan</i></div><i> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><br />
<i> <b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> <b>special order 35cm Birkin in<span style="color: purple;"> Iris Togo</span> Gold Hardware with <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: lime;">Vert Anis</span> </span>contrast Lining, <span style="color: magenta;">Cyclamen </span>tone-on-tone stitching and Leather wrapped padlock</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Fendi</b> taupe/gray suede/tulle cage effect sandals </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "Le Pegase D'Hermes"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> </i><i>"Chaîne d'Ancre" Scarf ring in Permabrass</i><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>French Connection </b>black/gold sequins belt </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> </i><i>09C <i>"Sweet Heart" black bow</i> dangling <i>earrings</i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> </i><i>08A "Le Duc" Black & White ring</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Wearing my scarf in a volumnous "Waterfall Knot"....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;"><i>(since my purple accessories are very sharp colors, I opted for black and gray to mellow down the whole look....)</i></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I am really proud of this <u style="color: blue;">"Waterfall Knot"</u> that I've tied!!! I love the volume and the dramatic draping effect of this knot! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>(I learned this knot from the Hermes scarf guru "Mai Tai"....see her wonderful blog here: </b></i><i><b><a href="http://www.maitaispicturebook.com/">http://www.maitaispicturebook.com/</a></b><b>)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kz2drFTiaIU/TdJKuK7G_WI/AAAAAAAACZM/AKW-NXf6pIY/s1600/IMG_1459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kz2drFTiaIU/TdJKuK7G_WI/AAAAAAAACZM/AKW-NXf6pIY/s640/IMG_1459.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I tied it in a way to show off the wonderful multicolors on the scarf...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>(the <span style="color: #6aa84f;">green</span> on this scarf actually matches the "<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Vert Anis</span>" lining of my Iris Birkin...hehe!)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CHhxCrkwmEI/TdJKvH3QqGI/AAAAAAAACZQ/WRbOYqhZvJ8/s1600/IMG_1461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CHhxCrkwmEI/TdJKvH3QqGI/AAAAAAAACZQ/WRbOYqhZvJ8/s640/IMG_1461.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> <i><b> </b></i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I used my Hermes "Chaîne d'Ancre" Scarf ring in Permabrass to secure the knot and produce this massive draping...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8K8szUxdxw0/TdJKvw2qc1I/AAAAAAAACZU/aRq8-Be38g8/s1600/IMG_1463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8K8szUxdxw0/TdJKvw2qc1I/AAAAAAAACZU/aRq8-Be38g8/s640/IMG_1463.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-Up pictures of my </b></i><i><b>Fendi</b> <b>taupe/gray suede/tulle cage effect sandals </b></i> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_j7_ohGmaaA/TdJLYiltIrI/AAAAAAAACZY/-JgUaoz3xKk/s1600/IMG_1438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_j7_ohGmaaA/TdJLYiltIrI/AAAAAAAACZY/-JgUaoz3xKk/s640/IMG_1438.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><i>Close-Ups of my Chanel</i> past seasons costume jeweleries...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5d6s0-iHm9s/TdJLaZzQX0I/AAAAAAAACZk/7bJdvL9tdxE/s1600/IMG_1451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5d6s0-iHm9s/TdJLaZzQX0I/AAAAAAAACZk/7bJdvL9tdxE/s640/IMG_1451.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdqu5SxZ1iQ/TdJLa2RUK2I/AAAAAAAACZo/Lp1HuRQaMW4/s1600/IMG_1457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdqu5SxZ1iQ/TdJLa2RUK2I/AAAAAAAACZo/Lp1HuRQaMW4/s640/IMG_1457.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5th up.....</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Playing with Hermes</i><i> FW10 <span style="color: orange;">"</span><i style="color: orange;">Ex Libris En Camouflage</i><span style="color: orange;">"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;"></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>Simple "cowboy" style...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Silks/IMG_3995_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tout A Coup</b> dark gray drape neck knit top</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gray vest with holes (no brand)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M</b> dark bluish gray pants (folded up)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Chanel</b> "Coco Rider" black large Bowler bag</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b> <br />
</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Givenchy</b> studded peeptoe booties</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "Ex Libris En Camouflage"</i> <i>(worn different ways)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>pewter/black dangling earrings (no brand)<b><i> </i></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tied in a simple knot and added a vest....</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Silks/IMG_4003_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>And my fave way of wearing Hermes scarves is to make them a top for layering....</i></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my Givenchy shoes which you've seen before..</b></i> <b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6th up...</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Playing with Hermes</i><i> FW10 <span style="color: orange;">"</span><i style="color: orange;">L'Ombrelle Magique</i><span style="color: orange;">"</span> <i>90cm Carre</i> in <span style="color: magenta;">Rose Poudre/Vert Amande/Prune</span></i></b></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>One shoulder top using my <span style="color: orange;">Hermes </span>"Mors" scarf ring...</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> some no brand tube top worn inside</i><i><br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> </i><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "L'Ombrelle Magique" (worn as one-shoulder top)<br />
</i><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>Kookai</b> pale rose pink patterned cardigan<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai</b> </i>light blue jean colored pants (folded up for cropped look)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></i><i><br />
<b>Goyard</b> white St Louis PM tote</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b> <br />
</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></i><i><br />
<b>YSL</b> "Essential" Gray suede with white trim high heel sandals</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i><i style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> 90cm silk scarf "L'Ombrelle Magique" (worn different ways)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b><span style="color: orange;"> </span>"Mors" scarf ring in permabrass</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> pink camellia dangling earrings</i><br />
<i><b>Tom Ford</b> "Jacquelin" sunglasses w/ gradient brown lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5091_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /><br />
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<b><i>"L'Ombrelle Magique" worn as one-shoulder top...</i></b><br />
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<i><b>Close-up picture of "L'Ombrelle Magique"...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-Up Pictures of my YSL "Essential" Sandals</b></i>....<br />
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Love the special heels!!<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5098.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes </span>"L'Ombrelle Magique" worn as halter top for layering...</b></i> <br />
<b><i>(secured by <span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> "Mors" scarf ring at the back of the neck)</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5107_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Changed the tops, jeans and shoes to create this "layered" look... </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>- <b>As Know As De Base</b> mint pastel green cotton long sleeves tunic with asymmetrical hem<br />
- <b>Sugarlink</b> white lace vest (bought from Singapore)<br />
- no brand light blue fitted jeans</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>- <b>YSL</b> Tributes105 sandals in "Vanilla Nude" color</i><br />
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<i><b>I love mixing <span style="color: #93c47d;">mint green</span> with <span style="color: magenta;">pink</span>...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up pix of "L'Ombrelle Magique" worn as halter top..</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes </span>"L'Ombrelle Magique" worn as scarf in different ways...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>(added the following to the outfit:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>- <b>Mango</b> cream chunky bat-wing cardigan<br />
- <b>Ted Baker</b> camel color gold studded belt</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5122_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>The classic "Cowboy" style..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5132_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="585" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Just hanging freely on the neck to show the pattern...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5125_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Simple Knot...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5126_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Worn on the waist...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5134_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And as a belt with Mors scarf ring...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="380" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%20Part%202/IMG_5162_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="400" /><i><b> </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You've seen a couple of ways on how to tie a 90cm Hermes scarf, now let's go to some other types of Hermes scarves.....<span style="color: magenta;">Stoles</span> and <span style="color: blue;">140cm Cashmeres</span>! </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Love them!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><u><b>"Vest" Look</b></u> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>with</b> </i><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> FW10 "Bolduc Au Carre" Cashmere Stole with Fringes</b></i><br />
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<b><i>I am wearing Bolduc stole like a vest and cinching it with a thick belt....</i></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer:</b> <b>Kookai</b> light purplish blue camisole</i><i><br />
<b style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</b> </i><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> "Bolduc Au Carre" cashmere stole with fringes (worn as vest)<br />
</i><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b> <b>b+ab</b> cream/white cardigan with peach glitter trim and ruffles</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai</b> indigo wide leg jeans</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Balenciaga</b> "Part Time" Raisin with Giant Gold HW</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: purple;"><b> <br />
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<b>Marni</b> SS10 pale blue with luggage color peeptoe platform strappy sandals</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></span></i><i><br />
<b style="color: orange;"></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b><span style="color: orange;"> </span>"Mors" scarf ring in permabrass</i><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> <b>Et Vous</b> taupe studded wrap-around thick belt (bought from Paris)<br />
no brand silver dangling earrings<b><i> </i></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Silks/IMG_4614_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /><br />
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<b><i>Marni Shoes close-up...</i></b><br />
<i>(sorry about my pedicure since I still don't have the time to visit the salon to get them done! LOL!)</i><br />
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<i>I really love the color combo of this pair of Marni. This color is hard to find. It's the only pair in my size in Hong Kong. So happy to find it!</i><br />
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<i><b>"Tohu Bohu" is one of my favourite Hermes scarves prints....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Silks/IMG_4627_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> "Tohu Bohu" 140cm GM Cashmere Shawl worn as bustier triangle tunic top </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(worn with another fitted tube top underneath)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>French Connection</b> taupe gray color studded cardigan</i><i> </i><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b>Indigo slim fit jeans (no brand)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> 09A teal lambskin classic jumbo flap bag with silver chain</i><i><span style="color: purple;"><b> </b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></span></i><i><br />
<b>Christian Louboutin</b> python Simple pump 85 in gray/white</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></span></i><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;"></b></i></div><i><b>Chanel</b> "Sweet Heart" black/pewter heart with wings dangling earrings</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Max&Co</b> black short chunky necklace with charms<b><i> </i></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><br />
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<i><b>I just folded the shawls into half (triangular shape) and then wrap the inverted triangle around my body so as to become a tube top tunic. Pretty easy! Hehe!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up of my Louboutin Simple85 python pumps...</b></i><br />
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<b>Last but not least........</b><b> </b><br />
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<i><b>Playing with </b></i><i><b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: black;">Hermes FW10</span> "</span></b><span style="color: mediumturquoise;"><b>Cent Plis Des Miao"</b></span></i><i><b><span style="color: orange;"></span> 140cm GM Cashmere Shawl <span style="color: #45818e;"></span></b></i><br />
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<i><b>Since the shawl is too long for me (I'm only 161cm tall), I have to fold the shawl a little at the top to make the length work for me. That extra cloth which was folded made up the triangular "collar"..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Just need to put the shawl at your back, and then tie a knot in the front using the top corners, and then put the knotted part behind your neck to be able to wear this as a long vest ...</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ:</b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>TOP:</b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai</b> dusty rose pink shirt dress with ruffles</i><i><span style="color: purple;"><b> </b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: orange;">Hermes</b> "Cent Plis des Miao" 140cm GM Cashmere Shawl (</i><i>worn as vest with collar)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>BOTTOM:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>black leggings (no brand)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>BAG:</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Balenciaga</b> FW2010 "City" in Seigle color with Giant rose gold hardware</i><i><span style="color: purple;"><b> </b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: purple;"><b>SHOES:</b></span></i><i><br />
<b></b><b>Millies </b>brown leather riding boots with buckle</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><i> <span style="color: purple;"><b>ACCESSORIES:</b></span></i><i><br />
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<i><b>Chanel</b> multicolor CC dangling earrings</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M</b> gray weaved wide belt<b><i> </i></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><i>Tom Ford</i></b> "Jaquelin" sunglasses w/ <i>gradient brown</i> lens</i></div><br />
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<i><b>"Cent Plis Des Miao" worn as cape</b></i><u><b><br />
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<i><b>Changed the outfit a bit:</b></i><br />
<i>- <b>Lowry's Farm</b> yellow satin spaghetti strap tunic/dress with layered ruffles at bottom</i><br />
<i>- <b>French Connection</b> teal color long cardigan with studs</i><br />
<i>- indigo fitted jeans (no brand)</i><br />
<i>- <b>YSL Tribute 105 </b>golden "Sahara" color sandalsin "Vulcano" leather</i><br />
<i>- <b>H&M</b> purplish taupe mesh large flower brooch</i><br />
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<i><b>Can also wear it as normal scarf of course....it looks like this when tied....</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And adding a teal color cardigan and tying it the normal way....I really love the color combo of this shawl!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>That's all for today!! Hope you enjoyed the various ways of wearing scarves.</b></i><br />
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<div style="color: magenta;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HAVE FUN WITH YOUR SCARVES!</span></b></div><br />
<div style="color: #990000;"><b>Gros Bisous,</b></div><div style="color: #990000;"><b>xoxo</b></div><b style="color: #990000;">Mia</b><br />
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</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-79563328343125513592011-05-17T08:44:00.000+08:002011-05-17T08:44:57.126+08:00My CHANEL LOOT from PARIS and some SHOPPING tips! :)Hi dears,<br />
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As promised, this post is about my little CHANEL shopping spree in Paris. Well, if you've read my last post on Hermes, you know that I don't have much left in my wallet to shop for CHANEL! LOL! But I'm very contented with my current CHANEL collection, so I'm happy to bring home only these goodies this time.<br />
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For those who might be travelling to Paris and NOT residing in the European Union (E.U.), I just want to let you know the <u><i><b>current </b></i><i><b>"rules" of CHANEL boutiques in Paris </b></i></u>(may not apply to department stores like Lafayette/Printemps/Le Bon Marche which have a CHANEL shop inside) in case you are planning to buy any Chanel items:<br />
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<b>1. For Bags</b> - each passport is ONLY allowed to buy <u><b>2 bags</b></u> maximum<br />
<b>2. For Costume Jeweleries (CJs)</b> - each passport is ONLY allowed to buy <u><b>4 pieces of CJs</b></u> maximum, and among these 4 pieces, you cannot exceed a maximum of 2 pieces for each category of jewelery (<i style="color: magenta;">so, you can buy 2 necklaces and 2 bracelets, but you cannot buy 3 necklaces and 1 bracelet because your necklace purchase have exceeded the limit of 2 pieces for each category</i>)<br />
3. For <b>Wallets</b> - each passport is ONLY allowed to buy <u><b>4 wallets</b></u> maximum<br />
4. For <b>Shoes</b> - <u><b>NO LIMIT</b></u> (phew!! I love CHANEL shoes! LOL!)<br />
5. For <b>Ready to Wear</b> - <u><b>NO LIMIT</b></u> (phew!!! I love CHANEL RTW and will venture into this category maybe next year! LOL!)<br />
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<i>** CHANEL in Paris is doing this because they want to prevent resellers (especially from Asia) from buying everything and anything from the boutiques. I think this is a great policy because I really HATE RESELLERS who charge such high prices vs. boutique prices and then in the end, we as the end-user suffer as there are nothing left in the boutiques to buy at normal prices because of these resellers snatching away everything, and then some end-users who are really desperate will have no choice but to buy from resellers at a huge premium.</i><br />
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<i><b>Anyway, some shopping tips for purchasing at CHANEL in Paris:</b></i><br />
(a) You are entitled to tax refunds if you are not an EU resident and leaving EU within 3 months. For CHANEL, you can opt of a <u style="color: #38761d;"><b>CREDIT CARD REFUND</b></u> (which is <i style="color: #38761d;"><b>13% refund on your card but will take at least 6 weeks to process</b></i>), or you can opt for a <u style="color: purple;"><b>CASH REFUND AT AIRPORT</b></u>. But for Cash Refund at the airport, you are only <i style="color: purple;"><b>entitled to around 11.5% refund</b></i>. Also, when you submit the tax free form at the airport, there is a <i style="color: purple;"><b>Eur3.00 per form processing fee</b></i>. So, you will need to less the Eur3.00 processing fee from your final tax refund amount if you're taking cash refund. Which is better? Well, depends on the exchange rates and service charges of your country's credit cards. You can do the calculations. :D For me, I prefer cash refund because I don't like to wait that long, and I can take the cash to my local bank and exchange it to any currency anytime I want. :P<br />
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(b) For<b> <i style="color: purple;">CHANEL BOUTIQUES</i></b><i style="color: purple;">,</i> you are entitled to <b><i><span style="color: purple;">13% tax refund for credit card </span></i>refunds</b>. But for <i style="color: purple;"><b>CHANEL SHOPS INSIDE DEPARTMENT STORES</b></i>, the <i style="color: purple;"><b>tax refund is ONLY 12%</b></i> even if you opt for credit card refund. So, please be aware of that difference. And the tax refund papers processing queue in the department stores are simply TOO LONG!! LOL! <br />
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(c) If you are into Costume Jeweleries, I find that the CHANEL boutique at Avenue Montaigne has the most selection, even better than the mothership store at Rue Cambon! If you have only limited time to shop for CHANEL and cannot go to all the 4 stand-alone boutiques, definitely choose to go to Rue Cambon and Avenue Montaigne for the best selection of goodies!<br />
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(d) I find that the SAs at Rue Royale are the friendliest, while SAs at Avenue Montaigne are always toooooo busy and it's hard to get an SA to serve you (since this shop is super busy, SAs tend to be not as friendly as the ones at Rue Royale)! SAs are Rue Cambon are great as well.<br />
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Anyway, hope the above will help those who are travelling to Paris for the first time and want to buy some lovely "souvenirs" from CHANEL! :D<br />
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Now let's go to my Loot! I've actually revealed my CHANEL loot on tPF already below (please click link):<br />
<u><i><b><a href="http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/good-girl-paris-p-very-very-short-mia-681519.html">http://forum.purseblog.com/chanel/good-girl-paris-p-very-very-short-mia-681519.html</a> </b></i></u><br />
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<b>But for those who don't visit tPF, here you go! :) </b><i> </i><br />
<i style="color: #a64d79;">(For those of you who have seen my reveal on tPF, this is the same...so no need to read...LOL!) </i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I am a "good girl" this time...haha!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0696.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First....<br />
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<u><b>Chanel 11P multicolor beads dangling earrings</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8551.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<b><i>I really love the combination of colors in this bunch of beads....you have mauve, glittery gray and black beads with some pearls! </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8124.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I am really fond of this collection since I saw these from the Chanel website:<br />
<a href="http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8-fashion-accessories#8-metal-necklace-embellished-with-metal-hand-enameled-ginkgo-leaves--4,3,7,30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8-fash...aves--4,3,7,30</a><br />
<a href="http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8-fashion-accessories#8-resin-cuff-embellished-with-metal-hand-enameled-ginkgo-leaves-4,3,8,30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chanel.com/fashion/8-fash...eaves-4,3,8,30</a><br />
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Well, I couldn't find the exact same necklace and cuff that I like....but I'm so happy to bring home these instead! (I think they might be from the same collection!)</b></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P gold/khaki Leaf dangling earrings with beads</b></u><br />
<b><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8535.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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</b><i><b>I love the fact that this is a little twist to what Chanel usually does for earrings such as dangling pearls and flowers......this "leaf" is more special with the little khaki brushed effect on the gold.</b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8042.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<b>And what else came home with me??? Ta da!!</b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8538.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<b>The matching "leaf" necklace in the same gold/khaki color!<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8545.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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A quick modeling of the necklace...<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8186.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></b></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And still on a "Green Mode"....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P <span style="color: darkolivegreen;">Khaki Green</span> CC Dangling earrings</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8547.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<i><b>The dangling green bead has a slight pearly finish with some vague glitters on it.....and I love that the metal color of this pair of earrings is copper (not the usual gold or silver) to add that "vintage" vibe to it... </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8183.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P Butterfly pearl dangling earrings</b></u> <i>(this one is for my good friend!)</i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_2125.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I didn't plan to buy to buy any of these sunnies below...but I just couldn't resist when I tried them on!!! LOL!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Chanel 5193B "Collection Bouton" Oversized Black Round Acetate Sunglasses </b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0722.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Loving the special patent case for this particular collection...</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0723.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0711.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Love the magnetic mirror button with 31 Rue Cambon Paris signature</b></i>.....<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8143.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8144.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>The white CC Logo is very discreet at the inside of the temples...</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8147.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Some quick modeling pix of my new "Collection Bouton" oversized black sunnies...<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8083.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8084.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Chanel "5171" Oversized rectangular acetate Bow sunglasses in <span style="color: purple;">Purple</span></b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0700.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0699.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Matching <span style="color: purple;">purple Ribbon</span> with CC logo at the temples...<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0705.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Model number on the temple for your reference..<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0706.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Quick modeling pix of my new <span style="color: purple;">purple</span> Bow sunnies!<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="266" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8249.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="400" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8246.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Me wearing this <span style="color: purple;">purple</span> Bow sunnies with one of my new Hermes Paris-Bombay raisin box bag (you've seen this modeling pix in my last post)...<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8244.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></b></i><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now.......<span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Shoes Galore</b></i></span>! <b></b><br />
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First off....<br />
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<u><b>11P Chanel Beige suede wedge with black cap toe and white stitched CC logo </b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0667.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>I remember this style was available before last year and I really wanted it but was too late in the game! When I found this pair at Rue Royale and it was my size, I was absolutely ecstatic!!!!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0670.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0668.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Quick modeling pictures of my new Chanel wedge...<br />
(I took half a size bigger than my normal Chanel size because the toe box is a little short.)</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8760.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8761.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Next up is a classic pair which I need to buy to replace my old bronze pair which was soooo bashed up! :P </b></i><br />
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<u><b>11C Coral/Champagne classic cap-toe ballet flats with bow</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0671.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0672.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Love the color combo! A fun pair to wear esp. during spring!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0673.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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A quick modeling pix...</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0675.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P "CC Mesh" stretch ballerinas in Taupe Mesh with black patent cap toe </b></u><b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0643.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<i>Front embellished with gold CC made of pearls..</i></b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0644.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Sides...</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0642.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /><br />
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<i><b>Quick modeling pix..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0657.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b>And from the same collection...</b></i><br />
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<u><b>11P "CC Mesh" stretch ballerinas in black/charcoal "lace effect" calfskin </b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0646.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<b><i>This time, the front is embellished with silver CC made of pearls....</i></b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0649.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Side view..</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0647.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Quick modeling pix...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0655.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P Gray suede thongs with signature Medallion</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0658.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<i><b>Love the Medallion!!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0660.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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This style is also available in black and brown..but I really like the gray the best!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0659.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Quick modeling pix...</b></i><br />
<i>(please excuse my pedicure as I didn't have time to do it yet..LOL!)</i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0662.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Last pair of shoes!</b></i> <i><b>:) Then we can go on to the last 2 remaining bigger boxes.....</b></i><br />
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<u><b>11P Linen Canvas stretch ballerinas with white patent cap toe embroidered with crochet flowers</b></u><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0677.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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I am so in love with the massive flower embroidery perfect for spring! Totally an exquisite pair of flats!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0683.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0682.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Back of the flats..<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0680.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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I was debating between the red color or this pale blue color as both are so pretty! But after I tried on both pairs, I really like this blue color on me better for the more understated color combo.</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0679.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>Quick modeling pix...</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0691.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0690.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As most of you know, I have been collecting Chanel bags since 2008 and have grown to a massive collection of almost 70 bags at one point in time! LOL! Well, I've trimmed down my collection already as I need new closet space for my new Hermes bags. Hehe! I am very contented with my current Chanel bag collection so I only brought these 2 bags home. <i>(Sadly, the current season bags don't really excite me that much so I stick to the classic pieces....)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>11P Ivory Satin Calfskin "vintage effect" 2.55 Reissue (28cm Medium Size) with matte aged gold HW</b></u><i><b><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7781.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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I like the uneven colors (some dark patches) on the leather as it gives such a vintage vibe to the bag...<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7786.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Back..<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7776.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Inside....<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7800.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Lining is in tan-colored fabric..<br />
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It's hard to capture the real color of the bag. The above pix are closer to the real life color....the pix below made the bag a little bit grayish-white but it's more creamy ivory-ecru IRL.<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7732.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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Last indoor pix...<br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_7787.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Modeling pix....</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ Details:</b></u><br />
- OZOC multicolor brown/pink/yellow floral wide-leg jumpsuit with ruffles<br />
- OZOC cropped cotton knit cardigan with bell sleeves<br />
- Kookai gold belt<br />
- ASOS 70s Floppy Wide Brim Hat in Tobacco color<br />
<b style="color: magenta;"><i>- Chanel 11P Ivory Satin Calf 2.55 Reissue with matte aged gold hw <br />
- Chanel 11P gold/khaki "Leaf" dangling earrings</i></b><br />
- <b>YSL </b>iconic "Arty Ovale" gold ring with Coral stone<i style="color: blue;"><b> (a new score from Paris)</b></i><br />
-<b> Louis Vuitton</b> SS2011 brown monogram wedge with gold <i style="color: blue;"><b>(a new buy from Paris)</b></i><br />
- <b>Chanel</b> 5120 sunglasses in tortoise with gradient lens (from previous seasons)<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8016.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<i><b>Wide Brim hats are so "in"!! LOL!</b></i><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8071.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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Close-up pix of my ensemble..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up of my <span style="color: #cc0000;">YSL Arty Ovale ring in Coral</span>! I absolutely adore this ring and I got a turquoise color too!!</b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8040.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<i><b>And surprisingly (as I'm no longer into LV), I bought this pair of LV monogram wedge while waiting for my friend to buy her mom an LV bag...LOL!</b></i><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8033.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Outdoor pix of 11P Ivory Satin Calf Reissue...</b></i><br />
<i>(again, the real life color is not that "grayish")</i><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8074.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8073.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8008.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8010.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_8009.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Last but not least, something small, something cute, something <span style="color: darkolivegreen;">green</span>....</b></i><br />
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<u><b>11P <span style="color: #38761d;">Khaki Green</span> Caviar Classic Mini Flap with Silver HW</b></u><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%202011%20Reveal/IMG_0727.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><br />
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<i><b>This is a softer caviar with a shinier finish and without the stitches around the border as compared to the stiffer classic caviar...</b></i><br />
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This is really a nice neutral green color from Chanel!</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Modeling pix..</b></i><br />
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My ODJ Details:</b></u><br />
- Kookai pale pink camisole<br />
- American Apparel white 3D mesh rose top<br />
- H&M multicolor green/white/nude floral pants<br />
<b style="color: #38761d;">- <i>Chanel 11P Khaki Green Caviar Mini Classic Flap with Silver HW</i><br />
<i>- Chanel 11P multicolor mauve/glittery gray/black/pearl beads dangling earrings</i></b> <br />
- <b>YSL </b>Vanilla Nude Tribute platform sandals<br />
<b style="color: #38761d;">- <i>Chanel 5193B "Collection Bouton"Oversized Black Round Acetate Sunglasses with 31 Rue Cambon Paris magnetic mirror button on temples</i></b><br />
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Single chain on the shoulder...</b></i><br />
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Hand-held with chains shortened...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>On the wrist with chains shortened...<br />
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Cross body Messenger with single chain...(5 ft 2 or below is the best height for wearing messenger...not for me as I'm 161cm LOL!)<br />
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Single-chain on the side...<br />
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Love this 3D floral mesh top! I got a black color as well...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up pix of my YSL Vanilla Nude Tributes....YSL is one of my fave shoes brands!!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>And of course outdoor pix of <span style="color: darkgreen;">Miss Khaki Green Mini Caviar</span>!!</b></i><br />
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<span style="color: darkgreen;"><b><span class="searchBubble" id="searchBubble"></span></b></span><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hope you like my mini CHANEL shopping spree in Paris! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Till my next post...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Gros bisous,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>xoxo</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mia</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>P.S. I have a guy crush on Gossip Girl's "Prince Louis", a French actor named Hugo Becker who is only 24!!!!! Ah...French guys....just too sexy! (No worries my hubby watched with me so he knows I'm crazy about Prince Louis...haha! My hubby said I might be starting to have "mid-life crisis"....LOL!)</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-62798040613136929042011-05-09T00:29:00.408+08:002011-05-09T04:22:30.110+08:00"Floral Explosion and Prints Galore" with my 4 new Hermes Special Order Birkins & 2 Misc Hermes bags!<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dears,</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I know I have been missing in action again. I have been lacking a helper at home the past weeks since one of my helpers went on holiday back to her hometown. So, it has been a bit hectic at home...:P Now that she is back, I have a little more time to do some blogging!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, I would like to thank all of you who have been supporting my blog since I started it. I have received your emails for the request to be added on my Friends List in order to continue to follow my blog when I privatize it. I apologize for not being able to reply to each and everyone of you, but you should have received an email from me on what steps to do to join my blog. I am really very sorry that I need to resort to this due to those people who have been stealing my photos which I cannot stand anymore. I am in the midst of working on the privatization as it takes time for the transition. Meanwhile, you may continue to "FOLLOW" my blog by clicking "Follow" on the upper left corner of my blog page. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, you might have been wondering - where is my Hermes loot which I've been talking about "forever"? Well, I have received all my items already, and have posted my looooooong <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b>Hermes Reveal at the Purse Forum </b></i><b><span style="color: red;">(<u>see the link below for a </u><u>complete coverage </u>with 1000+ pictures including <span style="color: blue;">130+ Hermes scarves</span>, <span style="color: #741b47;">8 Hermes bags</span>, and <span style="color: #6aa84f;">misc. accessories such as belts, leather bracelets, charms</span> etc...)</span></b></span>:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: large;"><u><i><b><a href="http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/reveal-paris-heavenly-blessings-silks-pg-4-15-a-678977.html">Mia's Complete Hermes Reveal on TPF</a> </b></i></u></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"><i><b>Here are some pictures of my crazy "Orange Skyscrapers"...LOL!</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Scarves%20Reveal%202011/IMG_9836.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="425" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Scarves%20Reveal%202011/IMG_9838.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><br />
Now, I am not re-posting all the pictures of my entire loot here because it will take me forever to re-attach 1000+ pictures, esp. the <i style="color: orange;"><b>130+ Hermes silks</b></i> I've bought! <i><b>Instead, I am consolidating the modeling pictures I've posted on tPF so as to showcase my <span style="color: orange;">4 newly arrived Birkins</span> (as I'm sure most of you are more keen to see the birkins than my silks or leather accessories like bracelets) and<span style="color: orange;"> also 2 other Hermes bags</span> which I have bought!!</b></i> I must tell you - I am absolutely in Cloud 9 and still can't get over my excitement!!!<br />
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Well, I just realized that all the ensembles I've worn with my Birkins and other Hermes bags are with prints (esp. floral prints). I think people mostly associate Hermes Birkins with formal wear such as monotone suits and one-piece dresses. But I'd like to make Birkins fun to carry and induce more creativity in mix-matching Birkins with my wardrobe and make my Birkins unique!! <br />
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Please enjoy my little episode of <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: magenta;"><b>"FLORAL EXPLOSION & PRINTS GALORE WITH HERMES BAGS"</b></i></span>! <br />
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First off, my very first Special Order which I've waited for 14 months since September 2009! May I present to you....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">Vert Veronese</span> <span style="color: orange;">Togo Shoulder Birkin</span></b></i></span></u></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Specs of my Special Order:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>- Shoulder Birkin Togo in <span style="color: darkgreen;">Vert Veronese</span><br />
- Hardware: Gold<br />
- Stitching color: <span style="color: yellowgreen;">Vert Olive (tone-on-tone stitching)</span><br />
- Interior Leather Lining: <span style="color: orange;">Potiron</span><br />
- Special Personalization: Leather-covered Padlock; Initials on Clochette</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ODJ No.1</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">- As Know As De Base peach floral pattern turtle neck</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Mango rust/navy/orange/brown floral loose fit blouse</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Rabbit Fur Vest in Brown/Gray bought from Paris</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Mango Wide Leg Jeans</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">- </span><b style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Hermes</span> Vert Veronese <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Togo Shoulder Birkin</span> with Gold HW</span>,</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">Vert Olive</span> <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Stitching</span>,</span> <span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Potiron</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: orange;">contrast lining</span>, Leather Covered Lock</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Forever21 gold leaf dangling earrings</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Pierre Hardy gray/mustard/black chunky heels suede platform sandals</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Tom Ford sunnies</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>On the wrist..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6168.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hand-Held..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6172.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And of course on the shoulder!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6176.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I have to highlight that I love my shoes!!!<span style="color: #e06666;"> Pierre Hardy</span>, who is also the shoe designer of Hermes, is great!!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6193.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6192.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6194.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And my leaf earrings....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6186.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ODJ No.2</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Colour 18 sheer white polka dot blouse</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kookai brick red camisole underneath</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Rebecca Taylor navy polka dot cropped denim jacket</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kookai Wide Leg Jeans</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;">- <b>Hermes "Soleil" Jersey Pointe in Bleu/Blanc/Marron</b><br />
- <b>Hermes <span style="color: #274e13;">Vert Veronese</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">Togo Shoulder Birkin</span> with Gold HW, <span style="color: #38761d;">Vert Olive</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Stitching</span><span style="color: orange;">, </span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Potiron</span> contrast lining, Leather Covered Lock</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Chanel dangling white camellia earrings</div><div style="text-align: center;">- YSL cognac suede peeptoe Mary Jane pumps </div><div style="text-align: center;">- Tom Ford sunnies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>After matching the Vert Veronese with a warm color palette above, now with a cool color palette..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0746_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hahaha....trying on different effects for the pix...LOL!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0756_edited.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I kind of like the mixed-print effect here....stripes on the Hermes "Soleil" jersey pointu (also a new score from Paris) and my polka dots tops.....with the hint of olive green on the jersey matching my vert veronese</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0774.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Just realized my jeans are too long so you can't see my YSL shoes...... here you go! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0780.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Sorry for the dark spots on the shoes as it was raining outside when I took the pictures.....(phew but my shoulder birkin is perfectly OK! LOL!)</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="452" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0782.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My Chanel white camellia earrings from a few seasons back...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_3497.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></b></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ODJ No. 3:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kookai red camisole</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kookai beige flower/butterfly/bird print shirt dress with red ribbons</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Mango wide leg jeans</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;">- <b>Hermes <span style="color: #274e13;">Vert Veronese</span> Togo Shoulder Birkin II with Gold HW, <span style="color: #38761d;">Vert Olive</span> Stitching, Potiron contrast lining, Leather Covered Lock</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;">- <b>Hermes</b> <b style="color: red;">Rouge Vif</b><span style="color: red;"> </span>Swift leather belt with gold hammered buckle<br />
- <b>Hermes</b> <b style="color: #38761d;">Green </b><b>Kelly En Perles</b> 140cm scarf</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;"></i> - Valentino Nude pointed toe 3D Bow pumps (bought from Paris)</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Chanel 11P gold leaf earrings with beads (bought from Paris)</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Chloe "Litchi" Brown frame sunglasses</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_2148.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="480" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The Kelly En Perles green scarf matches the green leaves print on the shirt dress..</b></i><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_2153.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="480" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>While the red color beads on the Kelly En Perles matches the red flower prints on the shirt dress and the Red of H belt...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_2154.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="480" /></div><br />
<div style="color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Showcasing my Vert Veronese Shoulder Birkin.....</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Bags%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8634.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Bags%20Reveal%202011/IMG_5255.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I opted for <span style="color: darkolivegreen;">Vert Olive stitching</span> as I want a tone-on-tone effect for this bag, and I was so glad the SA showed me a file of different thread colors (with the real threads inside) so I used the threads to match against the leather swatch.....</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Bags%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8643.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i><i><b></b></i> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>More natural daylight pix of my Vert Veronese Shoulder Birkin..</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6178.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Vert Veronese is really a great neutral color!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_6191.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">***************************************************************************************************** </div>Second Special Order which I've ordered together with my Vert Veronese Shoulder Birkin above and also waited for 14 months since September 2009! May I present to you....<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> <span style="color: #999999;">Gris Tourterelle </span><span style="color: orange;">Togo Birkin 35cm</span></b></i></span></u></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Specs:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>- Birkin 35cm Togo in <span style="color: slategrey;">Gris Tourterelle</span><br />
- Hardware: Palladium<br />
- Stitching color: <span style="color: royalblue;">White (contrast stitching)</span><br />
- Interior Leather Lining: <span style="color: magenta;">Rose Shocking</span><br />
- Special Personalization: Leather-covered Padlock; Initials stamped underneath strap</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>ODJ No. 1</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">- b+ab white tunic with lace & mesh hem</div><div style="text-align: center;">- no brand double breast baby blue linen blazer</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Acne multicolor chiffon brush-strokes print pants</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Adia Kibur chunky teardop bead necklace in Nude color</div><div style="text-align: center;">- no brand silver hoop earrings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: orange;">- </i><b><i style="color: orange;">Hermes 35cm Birkin in <span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #999999;">Gris Tourterelle</span> </span>Togo with Palladium HW, <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">white</span> <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">contrast stitching</span>, <span style="color: magenta;">Rose Shocking</span> <span style="color: magenta;">contrast lining</span> and leather wrapped lock</i><br />
</b>- Nicholas Kirkwood suede teal blue peeptoe mary jane pumps</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Chanel "Cambon" edition sunnies (new purchase from Paris)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my outfit with my printed Acne chiffon sheer pants...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8555.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of my necklace...love statement necklaces!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8581.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Love Nicholas Kirkwood shoes!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8603.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></div><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 2</b></u><br />
- Kookai blush camisole underneath<br />
- Lilith sheer chiffon floral top (bought from Paris)<br />
- Lilith gray taffeta asymmetrical volume skirt (bought from Paris)<br />
<i style="color: orange;">- </i><b><i style="color: orange;">Hermes 35cm Birkin in <span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: #999999;">Gris Tourterelle</span> </span>Togo with Palladium HW, <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">white</span> <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">contrast stitching</span>, <span style="color: magenta;">Rose Shocking</span> <span style="color: magenta;">contrast lining</span> and leather wrapped lock</i></b><br />
- Kron by KronKron (from Iceland) multicolor peeptoe pumps in mint green/yellow/pink/gray/brown/black<br />
- Chanel "Lady Knot" dangling earrings<br />
- Chanel "Barocco" ring from 10 Cruise<br />
- Tom Ford sunnies<br />
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<i><b>Close-Up pix of my Chanel accessories...<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Showcasing my <span style="color: #999999;">Gris Tourterelle</span> Birkin 35cm...</b></i></span><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Bags%20Reveal%202011/IMG_8723.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b></b></i><i><b> </b></i></div><i><b>I did a little twist and chose white contrast stitching because I love the white contrast stitching on the Etoupe color, but then I love Gris T more for a birkin. So, why not combine the white stitching with Gris T? It won't be too strong a contrast on Gris T but still it will be different from others....hehe!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My initials stamped on the inside of the leather strap....this time in matching silver color</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I love leather wrapped lock a lot so I specifically requested this on my special order when I made my order in 2009.....(but too bad that this year, leather wrapped lock is no longer offered unless you're ordering a white or exotic birkin...)<br />
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<i><b>And comparing the padlock size of Shoulder Birkin and 35cm Birkin...</b></i><br />
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Last but not least....smaller grained togo on my <span style="color: #999999;">Gris Tourterelle Birkin</span> without any veins.....and larger grained togo on my <span style="color: #38761d;">Vert Veronese Shoulder Birkin</span> with some veins...(maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but I actually like more veins on the leather as it gives more "character" to the bag)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>And outdoor pictures of my Gris T special order under natural daylight..</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Now, this is my 3rd Special Order Birkin which I've ordered in September 2010, and to my surprise, it was ready after ONLY 6 months of wait! May I present to you....</div><br />
<u><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b>Hermes <span style="color: purple;">IRIS</span> Togo Birkin 35cm</b></i></span></u><u><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span></u><br />
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<u><b>Specs:</b></u><br />
<i><b>- Birkin 35cm Togo in<span style="color: indigo;"> <span style="color: purple;">Iris</span></span><br />
- Hardware: Gold<br />
- Stitching color: <span style="color: darkorchid;">Cyclamen (tone-on-tone stitching)</span><br />
- Interior Leather Lining: <span style="color: lime;">Vert Anis</span><br />
- Special Personalization: Leather-covered Padlock; Blind-stamped initials on Clochette</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 1</b></u><br />
- Kookai silk multicolor floral jumpsuit<br />
- Kookai dark gray linen blazer<br />
- Kookai tan color belt<br />
<i>- <b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> <span style="color: orange;">special order</span> <span style="color: purple;">IRIS</span> <span style="color: purple;">Togo 35cm Birkin</span> <span style="color: orange;">Gold HW with </span><span style="color: darkorchid;">Cyclamen</span><span style="color: magenta;"> tone-on-tone stitching,</span> <span style="color: lime;">Vert Anis</span> <span style="color: lime;">contrast lining</span> and leather wrapped lock</b></i><br />
- Chanel pink camellia dangling earrings<br />
- Chanel pink camellia trio necklace<br />
- Chanel camellia ring in red and pink<br />
- YSL Crackled Leather Tributes 105 sandals in Sahara (Gold) color<br />
- Tom Ford sunnies<u><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;"></span></b></i></span></u><br />
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Close-up of my ensemble.....I am really in a "floral mood" these days because of Spring!!</b></i><br />
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My all-time favourite sandals.....YSL Tribute 105!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My Chanel camellia accessories from past seasons...</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 2 (trying out contrast colors with <span style="color: purple;">Iris</span>)</b></u><br />
- Kookai prune/pink/red/khaki multicolor chiffon sleeveless top with lace<br />
- Kookai nude camisole underneath multicolor floral jumpsuit<br />
- Zara khaki green loose fit blazer<br />
- H&M dark red pants <br />
<i>- <b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> <span style="color: orange;">special order</span> <span style="color: purple;">IRIS</span> <span style="color: purple;">Togo 35cm Birkin</span> <span style="color: orange;">Gold HW with </span><span style="color: darkorchid;">Cyclamen</span><span style="color: magenta;"> tone-on-tone stitching,</span> <span style="color: lime;">Vert Anis</span> <span style="color: lime;">contrast lining</span> and leather wrapped lock</b></i><br />
- Chanel pink/blue flower dangling earrings<br />
- Chanel "Coco Country" floral ring set<br />
- Chanel 11C "Hippie Chic" light gold necklace with pearls and CC crystal charms<br />
- YSL patent prune "Tribute" pumps<br />
- Tom Ford sunnies<u><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: orange;"></span></b></i></span></u><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Purple </span>+ <span style="color: red;">Red</span> + <span style="color: olive;">Green</span> actually goes well together...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-Up of my Floral Top..love the lace in front..</b></i><br />
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Close-Up of my Chanel necklace, ring and earrings...</b></i><br />
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Forgot to take picture of my Chanel ring set so I used one of my old pictures instead..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Showcasing my<span style="color: purple;"> Iris</span> <span style="color: purple;">Birkin 35cm</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">These 2 close up pictures below show more of the true purple color of Iris....not bluish AT ALL...<br />
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</span></b></i><i><b>And of course, natural day light outdoor pictures of <span style="color: purple;">Miss Iris</span>!</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I ordered this 4th Special Order Birkin together with my Iris Birkin above, and it was ready in March together with Miss Iris after ONLY 6 months wait!! May I present to you....</div><br />
<u><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b>Hermes <span style="color: #cc0000;">RUBIS</span> Togo Birkin 35cm</b></i></span></u><u><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span></u><br />
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<i><b>- Birkin 35cm Togo in<span style="color: indigo;"> <span style="color: red;">Rubis</span></span><br />
- Hardware: Gold<br />
- Stitching color: <span style="color: red;">original Rubis stitching color (didn't change)</span><br />
- Interior Leather Lining: <span style="color: magenta;">Pink</span><br />
- Special Personalization: Leather-covered Padlock; Initials on Clochette</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 1</b></u><br />
- Coigirl Magic black tank top with white print<br />
- Zara white boyfriend blazer<br />
- Benetton black harem pants<br />
<i>- <b><span style="color: orange;">Hermes special order</span> <span style="color: red;">RUBIS</span> <span style="color: red;">Togo 35cm Birkin</span> <span style="color: orange;">Gold HW with</span> <span style="color: magenta;">Pink</span><span style="color: magenta;"> tone-on-tone lining</span> <span style="color: orange;">and leather wrapped lock</span></b></i><br />
<i style="color: orange;">- <b>Hermes "Kelly En Perles" 140cm GM Silk in <span style="color: #cc0000;">Rouge Brique</span></b><br />
- <b>Hermes "Collier De Chien" leather ring in<span style="color: #cc0000;"> Rouge H Chamonix</span> with Gold HW</b></i><br />
- Chanel pearl CC dangling earrings from past season<br />
- Ann Demeulemeester black buckled open-toe wedge booties<br />
- Chanel "Cambon" edition sunnies (new buy from Paris)<i><b><br />
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<i><b> </b></i><i><b>I really love the pattern of Kelly En Perles especially in this 140cm GM version... <br />
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Close Up of my new Hermes CDC Ring in Rouge H Chamonix with Gold HW....so happy to find this in my size!!<br />
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And one of my fave shoes...Ann D buckle open-toe wedge booties!<br />
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Close-up of my Chanel earrings..<br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 2</b></u><br />
- Zara leopard print blouse<br />
- Zara camel blazer with black lapels<br />
- Vintage sheer black 2-layer wide leg Kulat Palazzo pants<br />
- <b>Hermes special order <span style="color: red;">RUBIS</span> Togo 35cm Birkin Gold HW with <span style="color: magenta;">Pink</span> tone-on-tone lining and leather wrapped lock</b><br />
- <b>Hermes 24mm Reversible Belt in Chocolat chamonix with "Quia" brushed gold buckle </b><br />
- Chanel 09A Paris-Moscou "Lioubov" burgundy/gold heart dangling earrings<br />
- Dior FW2010 runway "Cavaliere" brown buckled booties <br />
- Chloe "Myrte" sunglasses with brown/matte gold rim & gradient brown lens<br />
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<i><b>Got this vintage sheer black 2-layer wide leg Kulat Palazzo pants from eBay....love it!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Rubis is a nice splash of color on anything leopard....<br />
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<i><b>Close-up of my Chanel "Lioubov" earrings..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>And I have to highlight this pair of Dior booties!!! I have been lusting for it since I saw it at the Dior runway show pix!!! I am so happy to find it at <a href="http://www.purseblog.com/link.php?id=7" rel="nofollow" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(49, 106, 197); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>!!<br />
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<i><b>Showcasing my <span style="color: red;">Rubis</span> Birkin 35cm<br />
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<i style="color: magenta;"><b>Decorating Miss Rubis with Hermes "Brides de Gala Bayadere" Pink Twillies..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I was originally thinking of doing a tone-on-tone or contrast stitching for this Rubis color. But then, I want this lovely raspberry color to be a nice neutral for me, and it is such a lovely leather color on its own, so instead I opted to keep its original stitching color. Besides all my other 3 SOs are with a different stitching color from the original version, so why not keep a Birkin with the original stitching color? (I really put a lot of thoughts on the specifications of my special orders before I take the plunge.)<br />
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<i><b>My favorite leather covered lock and my initials blind stamped on the clochette... <img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Hermes%20Reveal%202011/Hermes%20Bags%20Reveal%202011/IMG_0067.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="426" /></b></i><br />
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<i><b>I chose <span style="color: magenta;">Pink</span> because I wanted the pink undertone of Rubis to come out more (especially for this Togo leather which is more pinkish than the other leathers). I've originally thought of Rose Tyrien as the lining, but then the depth of pink is too similar to the Rubis, so I opted for this lighter Pink to have a tone-on-tone effect.<br />
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<i style="color: magenta;"><b>Decorating Miss Rubis with Hermes "ExLibris en Camouflage" Pink Twillies..</b></i><br />
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<b><i>Outdoor pictures of Miss Rubis/Pink under natural day light...</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Now, let us go to the other <span style="color: orange;">non-Birkin Hermes bags </span>which I've scored in Paris....:)</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>All-Leather Kelly Lakis 28cm in Etoupe Swift Palladium HW</b></u></span><br />
<b><i style="color: magenta;">(This bag is NOT mine. I </i></b><b><i style="color: magenta;"> bought this for my good friend as she has been looking for one for a long time. </i></b><b><i style="color: magenta;">This is such a lucky find as Kelly Lakis, esp. this all leather version in swift, is extremely rare, even rarer than Birkins!! I am still waiting for my perfect Kelly Lakis in Size 32 or 35cm in Vert Bronze or Bleu de Malte or Prune color......hope I can find it next year!)</i></b><br />
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<i><b>Can you believe a Kelly Lakis 28cm swift is more expensive than a Birkin 35cm or shoulder birkin? It must be the massive hardware used on the bag....</b></i><br />
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<u><b>Lindy 34cm in Rubis Taurillon Clemence Palladium HW</b></u><br />
<i style="color: magenta;"><b>(This bag is NOT mine again. It is for my college friend in Manila. It was such a lucky find as it wasn't available the 1st 2 days when I visited the H mothership store, and then one day, I just saw it sitting on the shelf of the H mothership store and I immediately asked if I can buy it and the SA said yes!!! It was the only piece in the whole of Paris!! When I told my friend I got her dream bag, she was in Cloud 9!!!</b><b>)</b></i><i><b></b></i><br />
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<i><b>Comparison pictures of Rubis: </b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i><i><b>My friend's Lindy in Taurillon Clemence and my Rubis Birkin in Togo</b></i>..<br />
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<i><b>Left is Togo of my Rubis Birkin, Right is Taurillon Clemence of my friend's Lindy...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>As you can see, Rubis in Taurillon Clemence is darker than Rubis in Togo...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Now, the following<span style="color: orange;"> 2 non-Birkin Hermes bags</span> are MINE! :) </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><u><b>Paris Bombay PM size in Raisin Box leather with vache naturelle lining</b></u></span><br />
<i><b>(I really didn't expect to see this because the bag was a 2006 release, and both the leather and color had been rested for a long time already. You can imagine when I saw this at the shelf, I just had to bring it home! Again a <span style="color: red;">RARE FIND!<span style="color: black;">)</span></span></b></i><br />
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<i><b>Box leather and Raisin is just soooo divine!!! My first Box leather in my small H bag collection and I want more!!!! </b></i> <br />
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<i><b>Comparing the colors of <span style="color: purple;">Iris Togo Birkin</span> with <span style="color: #741b47;">Raisin Box Paris Bombay</span>....both shades of purples are <span style="color: red;">DIVINE</span>!!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Totally different right? Justified to have a Raisin birkin in the future? LOL!</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 1:</b></u><br />
- Kookai taupe drape neck top<br />
- No brand purple chiffon tunic<br />
- Baby Jane by Cacharel navy jacket<br />
- No brand indigo jeans<br />
<i style="color: orange;">- <b>Hermes 24mm <span style="color: #cc0000;">Sanguine</span> Belt with Brushed Gold Oval buckle (a new buy from Paris)</b><br />
- <b>Hermes <span style="color: purple;">Paris-Bombay PM in Raisin Box</span></b></i><br />
- Chanel dangling earrings<br />
- Roger Vivier coral suede peeptoe pumps (a new buy from Paris)<br />
- Chanel purple sunnies with bow (a new buy from Paris)<br />
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<i><b>I really love this brick red Hermes <span style="color: #cc0000;">"Sanguine"</span> which is perfect with the gold buckle. This is a new color from the SS2011 collection...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This is my 1st pair of <span style="color: red;">Roger Vivier</span> shoes....love it!! So comfy and very understated French chicness! I totally bought 4 pairs of Roger Vivier during my Paris trip....:P</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My new Chanel <span style="color: purple;">purple </span>sunnies with bow!</b></i><br />
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<u><b>ODJ No. 2:</b></u><br />
- b+ab black tunic with asymmetrical hem<br />
- b+ab lilac cardigan with ruffles<br />
- Kookai dark gray stretch pants <br />
- <i style="color: orange;"><b>Hermes "Lalbhai" 140cm Summer Twill </b></i><br />
<i>- <b style="color: orange;">Hermes <span style="color: purple;">Paris-Bombay PM in Raisin Box</span></b></i><br />
- Chanel pink/gold dangling earrings from 2010<br />
- Chanel multicolor ring<br />
- Missoni multi-color wedge <br />
- Black straw hat from Japan<br />
- Chanel purple sunnies with bow (a new buy from Paris as well)<br />
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<i><b>With my Fedora straw hat...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up of <span style="color: orange;">Hermes Lalbhai </span>summer twill.....this is a super light-weight silk from Hermes which is a new "invention" for the SS2011 collection</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Chanel earrings and ring..</b></i><br />
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Missoni wedge..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Day light pix of my Raisin Box Paris Bombay...<br />
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<i><b>Miss Iris with Miss Raisin Box Paris-Bombay again....I think I can't stop with only 2 purples....LOL!<br />
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<u><b>Marwari GM in Gold Taurillon Clemence with Ebene strap </b></u><br />
<i style="color: magenta;"><b>(I've been wanting to find a nice understated and discreet shoulder bag from Hermes which can be used as a daily casual bag. Birkins and shoulder birkins or even Kellys are great, but they are too "high profile" where everybody will know you're carrying a Hermes bag.....which I am not that comfortable esp. when I am with my in-laws. :P I am so happy to find my perfect Marwari GM because I have been looking for this exact GOLD color! I love Marwari in gold color due to the "tan" hue which is a very versatile neutral color!)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I have my initials blind stamped hiding under the strap...hehe!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Inside of bag...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Bottom..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Comparing the color of Gold Taurillon Clemence with my new <span style="color: #b45f06;">Hermes Fauve Barenia "Cab" leather bracelet</span>...</b></i><br />
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<u><b>My outfit details:</b></u><br />
- Kookai black/beige/orange striped knit top with shimmer<br />
- H&M sleeveless beige trench dress/coat<br />
- Kookai dark gray stretch pants <br />
- <b><i style="color: orange;">Hermes <span style="color: #783f04;">Marwari GM in Gold Taurillon Clemence</span></i><br />
- <i style="color: orange;">Hermes Tonkin Buffalo Horn & Laquer necklace in <span style="color: yellow;">yellow</span></i><br />
- <i><span style="color: orange;">Hermes "Cab" leather bracelet in <span style="color: #b45f06;">Fauve Barenia</span></span></i><br />
</b> - Topshop gold owl dangling earrings<br />
- Chanel beige/black wedge (a new buy from Paris trip)<br />
- Chloe "Litchi" sunglasses<br />
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<i><b>More outdoor picture of my <span style="color: orange;">Hermes Marwari GM</span> under natural day light...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My new <span style="color: orange;">Hermes "Cab" leather bracelet in <span style="color: #783f04;">Fauve Barenia</span></span></b></i><span style="color: #783f04;">...</span><br />
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<i><b>As you might already know, I collect all sorts of owl accessories....:)</b></i><br />
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<i><b> Last but not least, family pictures of my Special Order Birkins...<br />
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<i><b>I am loving each and every single piece to the bottom of my heart. Yes, they are special orders, but they are even more special to me because each Birkin represents a sweet memory of my wedding anniversary as my hubby has promised to gift me 2 Birkins per year as my anniversary present. :)</b></i><br />
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<b>Hope you've enjoyed all the pictures! Next up will be my very mini Chanel reveal...:) Stay tuned! Happy Mother's Day!</b><br />
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<div style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Gros Bisous,</b></i></div><div style="color: magenta;"><i><b>xoxo</b></i></div><i style="color: magenta;"><b>Mia</b></i></div></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-76215841540518419792011-04-04T14:44:00.008+08:002011-05-08T02:52:16.242+08:00My New Celine Clasp Bag in Gray!Dears,<br />
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Bonjour!!! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts as I just came back from Paris last week. I had a blast! I went there with my friend and we had a great time shopping and dining. We also had a short breakfast meet up with a fellow TPFer and her cute lovely daughter who happened to be in Paris when we were there. We had a nice breakfast at Meurice but sadly, we forgot to take pictures!! LOL!<br />
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Anyway, I will be going "back" to Paris (haha...yes Paris feels like 2nd home to me...LOL!) again this September with my husband to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. This coming September Paris trip will be a romantic trip with my husband, not a shopping trip. Paris is really a city which I love very much because of the culture of the French people - the way they speak, the way they dress up, the "Je ne sais quoi" attitude. <br />
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I am waiting for my big Hermes package from Paris to arrive (too many to carry them home by myself so I had them shipped to me), then I will do a very long Hermes post for my newest purchases, including 4 special orders of birkins. <br />
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For now, let me share with you some fresh new purchases from Paris......<i>2 of them are <b style="color: #990000;">Chanel</b> costume jeweleries and <b style="color: blue;">Bottega Veneta</b> sunglasses......and of course....</i>my newest <span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><i><b>C</b><b>eline Clasp Bag Medium size in Gray with aged gold HW</b></i></span>!! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I have been in love with this bag since I saw it from the Celine website. It's a twist to the Chanel flap bags that I own, very sleek and avant-guarde. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kk3pgO8H1f0/TZlhctOstrI/AAAAAAAACU8/BpY-V4gHz8c/s1600/IMG_8199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kk3pgO8H1f0/TZlhctOstrI/AAAAAAAACU8/BpY-V4gHz8c/s640/IMG_8199.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">The leather is so soft and exquisite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ijcmJRAMFys/TZlhY-G6W_I/AAAAAAAACUg/zPIiOd9ndzU/s1600/IMG_8192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ijcmJRAMFys/TZlhY-G6W_I/AAAAAAAACUg/zPIiOd9ndzU/s640/IMG_8192.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UOhieJIE2Pg/TZlhYWNFOXI/AAAAAAAACUc/fwsGFPutnOg/s1600/IMG_8191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UOhieJIE2Pg/TZlhYWNFOXI/AAAAAAAACUc/fwsGFPutnOg/s640/IMG_8191.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Let's see the inside.....I'm impressed with all the compartments!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJauY2_gAaw/TZlhZWQF__I/AAAAAAAACUk/I70m_kCmeEA/s1600/IMG_8193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJauY2_gAaw/TZlhZWQF__I/AAAAAAAACUk/I70m_kCmeEA/s1600/IMG_8193.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZOepb2alGg/TZlhaY0Gm8I/AAAAAAAACUs/k-YKbvMgVtE/s1600/IMG_8195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZOepb2alGg/TZlhaY0Gm8I/AAAAAAAACUs/k-YKbvMgVtE/s1600/IMG_8195.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkhPsCgJP5w/TZlhZxNErFI/AAAAAAAACUo/mV8S12-kuhs/s1600/IMG_8194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SkhPsCgJP5w/TZlhZxNErFI/AAAAAAAACUo/mV8S12-kuhs/s640/IMG_8194.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Love the soft pink leather lining inside.....a very nice match with the gray bag...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RAiH0G5j69M/TZlhbhJZYmI/AAAAAAAACU0/Mr6uGvwQFog/s1600/IMG_8197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RAiH0G5j69M/TZlhbhJZYmI/AAAAAAAACU0/Mr6uGvwQFog/s1600/IMG_8197.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2g0TIoM6DuY/TZlhcC9yg5I/AAAAAAAACU4/C0G82ktaQeU/s1600/IMG_8198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2g0TIoM6DuY/TZlhcC9yg5I/AAAAAAAACU4/C0G82ktaQeU/s1600/IMG_8198.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ooh....this compartment is really deep till the base of the bag! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa-8hGO0BNA/TZlhbGK06AI/AAAAAAAACUw/ga6-Tq4NU1Y/s1600/IMG_8196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa-8hGO0BNA/TZlhbGK06AI/AAAAAAAACUw/ga6-Tq4NU1Y/s1600/IMG_8196.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bottom Layer</span></b><span style="color: black;">:</span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b>Mustard yellow camisole </i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Middle Layer</b><span style="color: black;">:</span> <b>Zara</b> olive green floral long blouse</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Top Layer</b>: <b>Zara</b> brown cropped vest </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dark washed straight cut jeans<br />
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<i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Celine </b>"Clasp</i><i>" medium size shoulder bag/clutch in <b style="background-color: white; color: #990000;"><span style="color: #666666;">Gray</span> </b>color with aged gold hardware</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Christian Louboutin </b><span style="color: #b45f06;">"Alta Spritney" </span>cognac suede peep toe sling-back with gold </i><i>metallic leather thong t-strap at vamp</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i> <i><b>Chanel</b> olive green CC dangling earrings from SS2011 collection</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i><i> olive green "leaf" pendant necklace from SS2011 collection</i></div> <i><b>Bottega Veneta </b>132/S</i> <i>tortoise shell sunglasses w/ gradient brown lens and signature BV weaved metal temples</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tEkWh-l669U/TZlhueKiDZI/AAAAAAAACVA/JfUad_AYUIE/s1600/IMG_8160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tEkWh-l669U/TZlhueKiDZI/AAAAAAAACVA/JfUad_AYUIE/s1600/IMG_8160.jpg" /></a></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I love the fact that it can be carried as an oversized clutch for casual wear, and can also be carried on the shoulder. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QXwVE12NlnA/TZlhvlpcbNI/AAAAAAAACVI/Fc8z1ZyTl9o/s1600/IMG_8179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QXwVE12NlnA/TZlhvlpcbNI/AAAAAAAACVI/Fc8z1ZyTl9o/s1600/IMG_8179.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f31k6FRsPT8/TZlhvLxpVxI/AAAAAAAACVE/kws-wdte7jM/s1600/IMG_8167.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f31k6FRsPT8/TZlhvLxpVxI/AAAAAAAACVE/kws-wdte7jM/s1600/IMG_8167.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zrRoaK9QHyE/TZlhwU-_OuI/AAAAAAAACVM/ewefhKrxaWQ/s1600/IMG_8207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zrRoaK9QHyE/TZlhwU-_OuI/AAAAAAAACVM/ewefhKrxaWQ/s1600/IMG_8207.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My new Chanel accessories fresh from Paris! (I'm in a green mode....:D)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DKXdLrAHZfE/TZlhz_-B4oI/AAAAAAAACVU/E8-z1o5uaEk/s1600/IMG_8186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DKXdLrAHZfE/TZlhz_-B4oI/AAAAAAAACVU/E8-z1o5uaEk/s640/IMG_8186.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AiXpA79ON8Y/TZlh03o_mQI/AAAAAAAACVY/Givbpf6bTdc/s1600/IMG_8187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AiXpA79ON8Y/TZlh03o_mQI/AAAAAAAACVY/Givbpf6bTdc/s640/IMG_8187.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LrT-uFvSeZE/TZlhzWnjobI/AAAAAAAACVQ/WQ52Kf3x3WM/s1600/IMG_8183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LrT-uFvSeZE/TZlhzWnjobI/AAAAAAAACVQ/WQ52Kf3x3WM/s1600/IMG_8183.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Scored this pair of Louboutin Alta Spritney from Barney's sale in FW 2009...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baDj6l_rgl0/TZlh3BpAmLI/AAAAAAAACVk/enON2RcHdkI/s1600/IMG_8204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baDj6l_rgl0/TZlh3BpAmLI/AAAAAAAACVk/enON2RcHdkI/s640/IMG_8204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last of all, one of my newest Bottega Veneta sunglasses.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHE5MoMjtUE/TZlh1_5gTMI/AAAAAAAACVc/ol18MlLK5_U/s1600/IMG_8200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHE5MoMjtUE/TZlh1_5gTMI/AAAAAAAACVc/ol18MlLK5_U/s640/IMG_8200.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the cut-out design on the side of the frame...and a combination of metal and tortoise shell...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VwK7RLWFgCU/TZlh2RHQgvI/AAAAAAAACVg/1Xgnz-1z9YI/s1600/IMG_8201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VwK7RLWFgCU/TZlh2RHQgvI/AAAAAAAACVg/1Xgnz-1z9YI/s640/IMG_8201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all folks for today. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for my next reveals from my recent Paris trip. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Gros Bisous,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>xoxo</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mia</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-74630221373916509292011-02-22T17:10:00.002+08:002011-02-22T17:23:44.422+08:00Orange + Blue ..... A Perfect Combo!Hi Dears,<br />
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Sorry for the lack of post after Valentine's Day. Have been busy "canvassing" different properties as we plan to buy an apartment for my in-laws so that they can live nearer to our home. <br />
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Anyway, hope all of you had a great weekend! Now another post about color blocks! Last time I mentioned about how I love the color blocks <span style="font-size: large;"><b><i> <a href="http://miacillan.blogspot.com/2011/02/red-for-luck-in-year-of-rabbit.html">"<span style="color: red;">Red</span> + <span style="color: #b45f06;">Camel/Beige</span>"</a></i> </b></span> and also <span style="font-size: large;"><i> <b><a href="http://miacillan.blogspot.com/2010/11/yellow-graylove-this-color-block.html">"<span style="color: #f1c232;">Yellow</span> + <span style="color: #999999;">Grey</span>"</a></b></i></span><i><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><b> </b></i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">, so now, it's time for <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>"<span style="color: orange;">Orange</span> + <span style="color: #20124d;">Blue/Navy</span>"</b></i></span> which I adore as well!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Without further ado.......</span></span></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2hNiO8Lra9E/TWNwchox3vI/AAAAAAAACSY/zfZ6T4zqQ6M/s1600/IMG_6127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2hNiO8Lra9E/TWNwchox3vI/AAAAAAAACSY/zfZ6T4zqQ6M/s640/IMG_6127.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i><br />
<i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bottom Layer</span></b><span style="color: black;">:</span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b>Navy blue turtle neck</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Middle Layer</b><span style="color: black;">:</span> <b>Mango</b> rust/navy/orange/brown floral loose fit blouse</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Top Layer</b>: Rust orange cropped dolman sleeves knit top with asymmetrical hem </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Zara</b> brownish charcoal wool pants (worn folded)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Celine </b>mini size "Luggage Envelope</i><i>" tote in <b style="color: #990000;">Wine</b> color</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chloe</b> khaki/natural teak brown suede lace-up wedge booties from Fall Winter 2010</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b>Orange/Navy/Cream multicolor zig zag print scarf</i><br />
<i><b>Mango</b> brown/orange marble effect pendant necklace with tassels</i><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Gold flower earrings with dangling multicolor beads (bought from a local store)</i></div> <i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Bf3-pjb1DU/TWN1TCLRxsI/AAAAAAAACSs/HnQCw3FdoL4/s1600/IMG_6123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Bf3-pjb1DU/TWN1TCLRxsI/AAAAAAAACSs/HnQCw3FdoL4/s640/IMG_6123.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #351c75;"><b>I simply love the art of layering....this patterned scarf with the same tone as the overall ensemble made the whole outfit "livelier"..:D</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TqJPz44KKMU/TWN1T1dfcwI/AAAAAAAACSw/8f8NaDx-n5A/s1600/IMG_6125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TqJPz44KKMU/TWN1T1dfcwI/AAAAAAAACSw/8f8NaDx-n5A/s640/IMG_6125.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <span style="color: #351c75;">Peek-a-boo! Yup, there is a long necklace hiding under the scarf...</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AfACRvcIeSQ/TWN1jmWch7I/AAAAAAAACTk/syKGYdmwNNY/s1600/IMG_6160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AfACRvcIeSQ/TWN1jmWch7I/AAAAAAAACTk/syKGYdmwNNY/s640/IMG_6160.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><i><b style="color: #351c75;">Amazingly, these warm and cool tones blend well together.... </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51DvTwUmrzE/TWN1U_4iBTI/AAAAAAAACS0/ItTZvFQCicM/s1600/IMG_6129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51DvTwUmrzE/TWN1U_4iBTI/AAAAAAAACS0/ItTZvFQCicM/s640/IMG_6129.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <span style="color: #351c75;">And do try to mix prints with the same color tone to make your outfit more interesting and original. </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #351c75;">(I didn't buy the scarf & the blouse at the same time, but I'm surprised that they actually match!)</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4gYCmjYe4Sk/TWN1kl-KXXI/AAAAAAAACTo/WbyNxqUZK7E/s1600/IMG_6162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4gYCmjYe4Sk/TWN1kl-KXXI/AAAAAAAACTo/WbyNxqUZK7E/s640/IMG_6162.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i style="color: #351c75;"><b>Taking off the scarf....showing only the necklace and the layering technique...</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xf5fziRHe4I/TWN1W_BrXxI/AAAAAAAACS8/m06jb0jwbIk/s1600/IMG_6137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xf5fziRHe4I/TWN1W_BrXxI/AAAAAAAACS8/m06jb0jwbIk/s640/IMG_6137.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <span style="color: #351c75;">But I really prefer this outfit with the scarf...that's why I'm a <span style="color: #e69138;">"scarfaholic"</span> because scarves add so much fun to outfits!!</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xYTs0OA1sE8/TWN1X5O4otI/AAAAAAAACTA/vRSe3dr_lkc/s1600/IMG_6143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xYTs0OA1sE8/TWN1X5O4otI/AAAAAAAACTA/vRSe3dr_lkc/s640/IMG_6143.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i style="color: #351c75;"><b>Close-Up pictures</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uINnOHMEGsk/TWN1V7fToOI/AAAAAAAACS4/whuBGmNPmf8/s1600/IMG_6136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uINnOHMEGsk/TWN1V7fToOI/AAAAAAAACS4/whuBGmNPmf8/s640/IMG_6136.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UeP0RTSHVho/TWN1acQGbnI/AAAAAAAACTE/34aButiRBjQ/s1600/IMG_6145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UeP0RTSHVho/TWN1acQGbnI/AAAAAAAACTE/34aButiRBjQ/s640/IMG_6145.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #351c75;"><b>Even the marble pendant and the braided chain of this Mango necklace matches the whole tone of the outfit. Hehehehe! That's the fun of accessorizing!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xo7RGJds4iQ/TWN1fBVQj4I/AAAAAAAACTM/uOQt30NoKZ4/s1600/IMG_6148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xo7RGJds4iQ/TWN1fBVQj4I/AAAAAAAACTM/uOQt30NoKZ4/s640/IMG_6148.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: #351c75;"><b> Close-up of my earrings</b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: #351c75;"><b>(chose an earrings with a flower to match the floral pattern of my blouse) </b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MDGpqU-nl3E/TWN1gN26imI/AAAAAAAACTU/f7Zikm21QcQ/s1600/IMG_6153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MDGpqU-nl3E/TWN1gN26imI/AAAAAAAACTU/f7Zikm21QcQ/s640/IMG_6153.jpg" width="426" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <i style="color: #351c75;"><b>And one of my recent new buys from the US December sale last year! My Chloe wedge lace up booties!</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rcQbj7BgLDo/TWN1g108hQI/AAAAAAAACTY/LAF1-huDOI4/s1600/IMG_6155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rcQbj7BgLDo/TWN1g108hQI/AAAAAAAACTY/LAF1-huDOI4/s640/IMG_6155.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #351c75;"><b>I missed out the non-suede version from 2009, so I'm happy to score this similar one last year.</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsMjHv5k7tQ/TWN1h3oBHcI/AAAAAAAACTc/OpHBKyRg1CA/s1600/IMG_6156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsMjHv5k7tQ/TWN1h3oBHcI/AAAAAAAACTc/OpHBKyRg1CA/s640/IMG_6156.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #351c75;"><b> Very comfortable wedges.....so crazy about lace-up booties these days! LOL!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BWi4SGEGlcA/TWN1ivbxIcI/AAAAAAAACTg/IRPqVm61qeU/s1600/IMG_6157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BWi4SGEGlcA/TWN1ivbxIcI/AAAAAAAACTg/IRPqVm61qeU/s640/IMG_6157.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><i style="color: #351c75;"><b> Some more indoor pictures take for my new Chloe shoes...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IPnENgr1mQ/TWN1QFY70QI/AAAAAAAACSc/rmgaPfws3WM/s1600/IMG_0086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6IPnENgr1mQ/TWN1QFY70QI/AAAAAAAACSc/rmgaPfws3WM/s640/IMG_0086.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #351c75;"><i><b>Love the knitted cuff around the ankles.....very cozy!</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BAYPX9PgqV8/TWN1QwvskYI/AAAAAAAACSg/54Tyc5tv23E/s1600/IMG_0088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BAYPX9PgqV8/TWN1QwvskYI/AAAAAAAACSg/54Tyc5tv23E/s640/IMG_0088.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #351c75;"><i><b>With contrast laces and leather trim..</b></i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LMfDFXMMOxk/TWN1SHgNRqI/AAAAAAAACSo/ECXXwqwKKFc/s1600/IMG_0092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LMfDFXMMOxk/TWN1SHgNRqI/AAAAAAAACSo/ECXXwqwKKFc/s640/IMG_0092.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vU8FIioaK3U/TWN1RgfaHSI/AAAAAAAACSk/ab8iKpW2rzY/s1600/IMG_0091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vU8FIioaK3U/TWN1RgfaHSI/AAAAAAAACSk/ab8iKpW2rzY/s640/IMG_0091.jpg" width="426" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Dare to try <span style="color: orange;">Orange</span> + <span style="color: blue;">Blue</span>? </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Till my next post...probably will be about shoes. :D </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Cheers,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mia</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></i></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-90701359393109145782011-02-14T22:30:00.001+08:002011-02-14T22:38:48.696+08:00Be my Purple Valentine!Hi dears,<br />
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<div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Love in is the Air!! Happy Valentine's Day! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="color: magenta;">Wishing you all the love and happiness on this day and forward! </span> </i></div><br />
Have you thought about what color to wear on Valentine's Day? People will usually opt for <span style="color: red;">Red</span> or <span style="color: magenta;">Pink</span>...want to be a bit different? Why not try <b style="color: purple;">Purple</b>? Purple is a color of passion, romance and sensitivity. Isn't it just perfect for this special day? <br />
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Here are my takes on the color purple with <b>maxi's + Balenciaga</b>. :D Hope you like them!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: purple;">Purple</span> </span>ODJ No. 1 </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>(more feminine look)</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;"></b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Jeanasis </b>gray/white rabbit fur cropped knit vest</span></span> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">DRESS:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M </b>3/4 sleeves purple/gray/pink paisley print maxi dress</i><i><b> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Balenciaga </b></i><i><b></b>Part Time Giant Gold HW in Raisin color</i><i><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Yves Saint Laurent </b>FW2010 "Coleen"<b> </b>lace-up booties in tan color </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>H&M tan color thick belt with gold buckle</i><br />
<i><b>Chanel</b> multicolor dangling CC earrings </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PkAUGiSGT5o/TVf3ea9eGrI/AAAAAAAACQc/sQpelMTms5s/s1600/IMG_0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PkAUGiSGT5o/TVf3ea9eGrI/AAAAAAAACQc/sQpelMTms5s/s640/IMG_0034.jpg" width="426" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>The hem of this maxi is asymmetrical with </b></i><i><b>a "bubble effect" </b></i><i><b>which I love very much....a little bit of drama at the very end. :D</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3oh4iXMcQc/TVf3fEKo-EI/AAAAAAAACQg/IKu19nMwvn0/s1600/IMG_0036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3oh4iXMcQc/TVf3fEKo-EI/AAAAAAAACQg/IKu19nMwvn0/s640/IMG_0036.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b> Since this is a more feminine look, I wore my hair down instead...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfye0WmUDdo/TVf3n5_x0yI/AAAAAAAACQ0/QQt5A4h2kZI/s1600/IMG_0053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qfye0WmUDdo/TVf3n5_x0yI/AAAAAAAACQ0/QQt5A4h2kZI/s640/IMG_0053.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I love pairing maxi's with cropped vests or blazers...they always look good together!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3xGhDgw6bn4/TVf3dcpH2HI/AAAAAAAACQY/xrw8zU-MAto/s1600/IMG_0031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3xGhDgw6bn4/TVf3dcpH2HI/AAAAAAAACQY/xrw8zU-MAto/s640/IMG_0031.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I love the soft colors of this printed dress, and how it blends so well together with the gray and tan tones..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NrfXHmwypOs/TVf3nG-c0qI/AAAAAAAACQw/RfzhGS_34TU/s1600/IMG_0051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NrfXHmwypOs/TVf3nG-c0qI/AAAAAAAACQw/RfzhGS_34TU/s640/IMG_0051.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-Up Pictures..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FKvYf3cfxjk/TVf3pQYmDJI/AAAAAAAACQ8/exzmeCr-7-w/s1600/IMG_0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FKvYf3cfxjk/TVf3pQYmDJI/AAAAAAAACQ8/exzmeCr-7-w/s640/IMG_0059.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My beloved Raisin Balenciaga PT with gold HW again!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GTJBslYSr4s/TVf3qQ_g8fI/AAAAAAAACRA/yLBNfZvnT4w/s1600/IMG_0064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GTJBslYSr4s/TVf3qQ_g8fI/AAAAAAAACRA/yLBNfZvnT4w/s640/IMG_0064.jpg" width="426" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>This is one of my new buys from November! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>It was at 40% off at YSL boutique in the US....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_SPqLHou2jM/TVf3gUxv34I/AAAAAAAACQk/yyLQX1Qu-Ig/s1600/IMG_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_SPqLHou2jM/TVf3gUxv34I/AAAAAAAACQk/yyLQX1Qu-Ig/s640/IMG_0040.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>I am in love with lace-up booties these days!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_nhT4cueaU/TVf3mM1rBmI/AAAAAAAACQs/7oiBp6l1wUU/s1600/IMG_0043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_nhT4cueaU/TVf3mM1rBmI/AAAAAAAACQs/7oiBp6l1wUU/s640/IMG_0043.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Oh so high, but oh so comfortable!! Love YSL shoes! They are really comfortable for the foot! Perfect arch design for moi!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Are6-3k72yI/TVf3hgwPdqI/AAAAAAAACQo/PUY3DSVjcNs/s1600/IMG_0042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Are6-3k72yI/TVf3hgwPdqI/AAAAAAAACQo/PUY3DSVjcNs/s640/IMG_0042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Some more indoor pix taken for my new YSL Coleen booties..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bY04fqlpujs/TVf3rE3BuaI/AAAAAAAACRE/oduqC7bK0-o/s1600/IMG_0067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bY04fqlpujs/TVf3rE3BuaI/AAAAAAAACRE/oduqC7bK0-o/s640/IMG_0067.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Love that the shoes are made up of suede and calf leather</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9tWTVMhBjFk/TVf3r_tzftI/AAAAAAAACRI/Znsq7csFtVQ/s1600/IMG_0068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9tWTVMhBjFk/TVf3r_tzftI/AAAAAAAACRI/Znsq7csFtVQ/s640/IMG_0068.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Look at the stitching details around the platform!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4bEm1w0KHfQ/TVf3sTsj9jI/AAAAAAAACRM/YFDi-t67Sw4/s1600/IMG_0069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4bEm1w0KHfQ/TVf3sTsj9jI/AAAAAAAACRM/YFDi-t67Sw4/s640/IMG_0069.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Back of the shoes</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGBUzRr3jnk/TVf3uMnqxiI/AAAAAAAACRU/uWg8bFtdQfY/s1600/IMG_0071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGBUzRr3jnk/TVf3uMnqxiI/AAAAAAAACRU/uWg8bFtdQfY/s640/IMG_0071.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>This is available in black color as well. But this tan color has much more contrasts which I like. :D</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oByF0TB9u7k/TVf3tGgmETI/AAAAAAAACRQ/NtEBBK3GLEs/s1600/IMG_0070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oByF0TB9u7k/TVf3tGgmETI/AAAAAAAACRQ/NtEBBK3GLEs/s640/IMG_0070.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bottom Layer</span></b><span style="color: black;">:</span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b>Light charcoal gray turtle neck</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Middle Layer</b><span style="color: black;">:</span> <b>Jeanasis</b> Dark charcoal gray sleeveless maxi dress</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #cc0000;">Top Layer</b>: <b>Jeanasis</b> purple/white/gray plaid maxi shirt dress</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">Outerwear:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Valentino for Gap</b> military green oversized 3D ruffled collar long parka </i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Balenciaga</b> Part Time Giant Gold HW in Raisin color (not shown in pictures)<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Nine West</b> "<span id="descText">Donley" khaki military-inspired lace up booties with buckle accents</span></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Marc by Marc Jacobs</b> green Admiral Facet Hayley </i>mixed metal & chain necklace with faceted crystal charms, chain fringe, and zipper details</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai </b>tan color soft belt</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>multicolor dangling CC earrings</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-khHQxFAOiZE/TVf7W6VRqPI/AAAAAAAACR4/BXx4jp7DvTw/s1600/IMG_6113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-khHQxFAOiZE/TVf7W6VRqPI/AAAAAAAACR4/BXx4jp7DvTw/s640/IMG_6113.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b> Without the parka...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wkuieC6YI8/TVf7VM74ysI/AAAAAAAACRw/Ofcxr3XOICo/s1600/IMG_6107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_wkuieC6YI8/TVf7VM74ysI/AAAAAAAACRw/Ofcxr3XOICo/s640/IMG_6107.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Belt on the outside...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkMj8l9RQ3A/TVf7WIjuYkI/AAAAAAAACR0/YrI77UihhxM/s1600/IMG_6108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkMj8l9RQ3A/TVf7WIjuYkI/AAAAAAAACR0/YrI77UihhxM/s640/IMG_6108.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Belt on the inside with the long maxi shirt flowing..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sni1Og4qUig/TVf7zzfn9PI/AAAAAAAACSM/ADeRyRmHqfY/s1600/IMG_6091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sni1Og4qUig/TVf7zzfn9PI/AAAAAAAACSM/ADeRyRmHqfY/s640/IMG_6091.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>I love doing all sorts of layering very much when I choose my ensembles. I am never a minimalist in fashion. :P Anyway, you might wonder what is <b style="color: magenta;">"Mori Girl"</b> or <b style="color: magenta;">"Mori style" </b>all about. <b><span style="color: magenta;">"Mori"</span></b> <span style="color: black;">means forest in Japanese, so it means girls who look like they live in a forest. </span></i><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">Mori girls are often seen in loose dresses, puffed sleeves, </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">vintage blouses, </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">A-line skirts, </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">tights/leggings and many-layered ensembles. </span><i style="color: black;">Lace, crochet, natural colors, earth tones, dusty pastels, and almost anything with a quaint, old fashioned appeal are Mori style staples. </i><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">Mori girls are also drawn to animal, candy, checkered, floral, vintage or polka-dotted prints. </span><span style="color: black; font-style: italic;">The mori girl often looks whimsical or quirky, which makes her stand out from others in her own unique way.</span><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I was inspired by "Mori" style as <span style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> it is all about layering to create a sweet feminine look that's a bit rough around the edges. </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NnjIBlNAqxA/TVf7P4DkCMI/AAAAAAAACRc/QktC3u1ISsg/s1600/IMG_6092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NnjIBlNAqxA/TVf7P4DkCMI/AAAAAAAACRc/QktC3u1ISsg/s640/IMG_6092.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--HDmLfF4T0I/TVf7QoNzesI/AAAAAAAACRg/-sQS5yplqgE/s1600/IMG_6100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--HDmLfF4T0I/TVf7QoNzesI/AAAAAAAACRg/-sQS5yplqgE/s640/IMG_6100.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mcwp_ApMZEM/TVf7LdFvmuI/AAAAAAAACRY/3L1J1UT6yII/s1600/IMG_5976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mcwp_ApMZEM/TVf7LdFvmuI/AAAAAAAACRY/3L1J1UT6yII/s640/IMG_5976.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Details of my favourite Valentino for Gap parka! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so lucky to own this piece. Thanks to a dear friend from the US <i><b>(<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">thank you so much</span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> J!</span></b></span> You know who you are if you're reading this)</i> who helped me buy it at Colette during her trip to Paris. I am so in love with the ruffles that I also ordered the other 2 styles from Colette.com which is a shorter jacket style and a cropped style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-11rQE5W3b9s/TVf7YwZDE5I/AAAAAAAACR8/dxcp3JXut5w/s1600/IMG_6115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-11rQE5W3b9s/TVf7YwZDE5I/AAAAAAAACR8/dxcp3JXut5w/s640/IMG_6115.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is a very heavy piece of jacket due to the massive layer of ruffles on the collar. It gives such an "oomph" factor to the whole ensemble!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-deqW6VFV2P0/TVf7aJzucsI/AAAAAAAACSA/QY6DHvvGKtI/s1600/IMG_6118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-deqW6VFV2P0/TVf7aJzucsI/AAAAAAAACSA/QY6DHvvGKtI/s640/IMG_6118.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>It was love at first sight when I saw this khaki-green necklace from Marc by Marc Jacobs! I adore the zipper details, mixed chains and crystal charms! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSyH26U6cG0/TVf7RoSPZBI/AAAAAAAACRk/DkNGr4ueBnI/s1600/IMG_6101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSyH26U6cG0/TVf7RoSPZBI/AAAAAAAACRk/DkNGr4ueBnI/s640/IMG_6101.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And to match the feel of the entire outfit, I chose this pair of military-inspired Nine West booties...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mfwHLLsg9aU/TVf7SrNdDYI/AAAAAAAACRo/YtQQAQHxacA/s1600/IMG_6104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mfwHLLsg9aU/TVf7SrNdDYI/AAAAAAAACRo/YtQQAQHxacA/s640/IMG_6104.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pafYppxaD5Y/TVf7UBel7UI/AAAAAAAACRs/JaIgAJi10yE/s1600/IMG_6105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pafYppxaD5Y/TVf7UBel7UI/AAAAAAAACRs/JaIgAJi10yE/s640/IMG_6105.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>And my Balenciaga Raisin PT GGHW again! Never get tired of this perfect purple!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g9lMpCEeTJM/TVf7a6lLfwI/AAAAAAAACSE/oRBw3bU_2GU/s1600/IMG_6120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g9lMpCEeTJM/TVf7a6lLfwI/AAAAAAAACSE/oRBw3bU_2GU/s640/IMG_6120.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><i><b>Gros Bisous,</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><i><b>xoxo </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><i><b>Mia</b></i></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-59211148336224724892011-02-09T13:58:00.000+08:002011-02-09T13:58:48.417+08:00My New Celine Luggage Envelope Tote and Outfit Du JourHi Dears,<br />
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Do you find yourself making unplanned purchases? Well, this is exactly what happened to me!!! (Yeah, call it "Lack of Self Control" or "Peer Pressure"!! LOL!) <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;"> </span></span>Just want to share with you the story behind my new <i><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;"><b>Celine Luggage Envelope Tote</b></span></i>, which I never thought I would like! :P So what/who made me take the plunge?<br />
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This happened way back in October 2010.........when one of my good friends <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Charmaine</b></i></span> from Manila was asking me about the availability of Celine Orange Luggage Tote in Hong Kong, and whether the "Envelope" version is better or the "Zipper" version is better. So, what did we do?? We spent the whole night analyzing Celine Luggage Envelope Tote vs. Luggage Zipper Tote - we were looking at pictures on the internet, writing to SAs, calling Celine boutiques etc.....like crazy! Finally, Charmaine decided to buy the Orange Celine Envelope tote and asked for my help to buy it for her in Hong Kong. So I called our local Celine boutique to reserve one for me (there were only 3 pieces of Luggage Envelope tote in the entire Hong Kong at that time), and hopped over to the boutique asap to make the purchase! And when I touched and inspected the bag, I found myself falling in love with the bag! The price is "reasonable" as compared to Hermes and Chanel, and the leather quality is great! So, pourquoi pas? LOL!<br />
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And then fast forward, I did some research myself on what color to buy, and immediately contacted my SA in Barney's to help me snatch one as I know the stocks are getting low in the US, and this bag is apparently so "hot" these days that it's basically out of stock in a lot of countries! So what color did I buy? <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Voila!!! </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>My</b></i><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>New Celine Luggage Envelope Tote in Wine color!</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love the contrast white stitching!!!</span></span></b></i><i style="color: #990000;"><b> </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1iL6LMKWI/AAAAAAAACKw/D5JgcPZUdxA/s1600/IMG_9878_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1iL6LMKWI/AAAAAAAACKw/D5JgcPZUdxA/s1600/IMG_9878_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b> <span style="font-size: small;">Taken indoor with a bit of sunlight shining through the room....</span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hakwZLoI/AAAAAAAACKc/qy4Vsby8BSs/s1600/IMG_9879_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hakwZLoI/AAAAAAAACKc/qy4Vsby8BSs/s1600/IMG_9879_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #990000;"><b> View from the top...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hb6wAmJI/AAAAAAAACKg/dxDczX_nRm8/s1600/IMG_9889_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hb6wAmJI/AAAAAAAACKg/dxDczX_nRm8/s640/IMG_9889_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Yummy suede mustard yellow lining inside....love the contrast!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hcamaCSI/AAAAAAAACKk/8kC19kNym_Y/s1600/IMG_9892_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hcamaCSI/AAAAAAAACKk/8kC19kNym_Y/s640/IMG_9892_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>The "Envelope" on the Luggage Tote...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>(this "Envelope" version is a Limited Edition while the "Zipper" version is a permanent item which is available in lots of colors and leathers)</b></i> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1jpJs9IwI/AAAAAAAACK0/bgc0RbRnJUQ/s1600/IMG_9880_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1jpJs9IwI/AAAAAAAACK0/bgc0RbRnJUQ/s640/IMG_9880_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b> Side View</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hfGiEu-I/AAAAAAAACKo/7WrqPchPHv0/s1600/IMG_9901_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hfGiEu-I/AAAAAAAACKo/7WrqPchPHv0/s1600/IMG_9901_resize.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #990000;"><b>I decided on the "Wine" color as it's a classic color, not easy to get dirty, will be able to match warm/cool tone outfits....and it's really stunning with a mustard suede lining! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hgNDigpI/AAAAAAAACKs/UzLFTuXU8d8/s1600/IMG_9902_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hgNDigpI/AAAAAAAACKs/UzLFTuXU8d8/s1600/IMG_9902_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">And of course, my ODJ with my new Celine Luggage Envelope tote...</span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hNo8J6ZI/AAAAAAAACJg/OlQD76u_vys/s1600/IMG_9800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hNo8J6ZI/AAAAAAAACJg/OlQD76u_vys/s640/IMG_9800.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer: </b><b>H&M</b> black lace long sleeves top with shoulder pads<b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</span> </span>H&M </b>satin black&white drape neckline asymmetrical sleeveless tunic/dress </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span><b>Zara </b>black velvet long coat with exaggerated shoulders </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>French Connection </b>black silk jersey soft pants with hidden prints</i><i><b><span style="color: purple;"></span> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Celine </b>mini size "Luggage Envelope</i><i>" tote in <b style="color: #990000;">Wine</b> color<b></b><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Nicholas Kirkwood </b>SS2010 black peeptoe platform slingback with silver python details</i><i></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>11C pewter CC dangling earrings with fresh water pearls from the <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">"</span>Maharajah" collection</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes </b>reversible Belt Kit in Rubis Epsom/Iris Swift with Brushed Gold "H" buckle <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i><i>Black/silver argyle stockings<br />
</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hMmzheCI/AAAAAAAACJc/PvoEnWLb6wE/s1600/IMG_9798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hMmzheCI/AAAAAAAACJc/PvoEnWLb6wE/s640/IMG_9798.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Taking off my Zara coat....showing off the black lace sleeves underneath...<br />
</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hOdVImYI/AAAAAAAACJk/b1r3DA8MZqs/s1600/IMG_9806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hOdVImYI/AAAAAAAACJk/b1r3DA8MZqs/s640/IMG_9806.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gEDUhARI/AAAAAAAACLo/MugjUISQ25A/s1600/IMG_9832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gEDUhARI/AAAAAAAACLo/MugjUISQ25A/s640/IMG_9832.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gDDppdwI/AAAAAAAACLk/coh15frp0bU/s1600/IMG_9811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gDDppdwI/AAAAAAAACLk/coh15frp0bU/s640/IMG_9811.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Please excuse my funny expression here. :P</span></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">DH was saying something funny and then took this picture....</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hZhU7x_I/AAAAAAAACKU/jNBgZhp9LAM/s1600/IMG_9840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hZhU7x_I/AAAAAAAACKU/jNBgZhp9LAM/s640/IMG_9840.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Back view...</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hY5gke-I/AAAAAAAACKQ/uyqkEt4M0HE/s1600/IMG_9837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hY5gke-I/AAAAAAAACKQ/uyqkEt4M0HE/s640/IMG_9837.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>I'm loving this Zara velvet long coat very much because of its special exaggerated shoulder.....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1pTgzc6LI/AAAAAAAACLI/M58L2quKg3k/s1600/IMG_9821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1pTgzc6LI/AAAAAAAACLI/M58L2quKg3k/s640/IMG_9821.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>The black and white portion of the front (at the right side) of </b></i></span><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>this H&M asymmetrical B/W tunic </b></i></span><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>are not sewn together, hence giving it an asymmetrical/slanted finish at the bottom. When worn without a belt, it can be a great dress!</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hTOcHeVI/AAAAAAAACJ4/CJ2txEI7MkY/s1600/IMG_9816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hTOcHeVI/AAAAAAAACJ4/CJ2txEI7MkY/s640/IMG_9816.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Close-Up of Celine Luggage Envelope tote (outdoor pix)</span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hRMyFWUI/AAAAAAAACJs/sva7BrCFstM/s1600/IMG_9812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hRMyFWUI/AAAAAAAACJs/sva7BrCFstM/s640/IMG_9812.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #990000;"><b>Back of the tote....</b></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hSqztxFI/AAAAAAAACJ0/rPg2Xfh-Szk/s1600/IMG_9814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hSqztxFI/AAAAAAAACJ0/rPg2Xfh-Szk/s640/IMG_9814.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b> </b></i></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1o6SUYC2I/AAAAAAAACLA/cL0oJ5PtxQk/s1600/IMG_9813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1o6SUYC2I/AAAAAAAACLA/cL0oJ5PtxQk/s640/IMG_9813.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><i><b>Oooh...I so love the special platform and heels design of Nicholas Kirkwood!! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>The heels are covered in suede, while the shoes are in leather and python (silver part).</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hUgGtNkI/AAAAAAAACKA/s3SxPYG9v7o/s1600/IMG_9819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hUgGtNkI/AAAAAAAACKA/s3SxPYG9v7o/s640/IMG_9819.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>Don't wear these shoes for shopping though....LOL! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hTw3DbQI/AAAAAAAACJ8/YeWK8hSiS-4/s1600/IMG_9818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU1hTw3DbQI/AAAAAAAACJ8/YeWK8hSiS-4/s640/IMG_9818.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #990000; text-align: center;"><i><b>Some indoor pictures taken for this pair of Nickolas Kirkwood slingback which I bought last year but didn't get a chance yet to post it here...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gBoys51I/AAAAAAAACLc/tcrNAuBLLd4/s1600/IMG_6227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gBoys51I/AAAAAAAACLc/tcrNAuBLLd4/s640/IMG_6227.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b>Always love the special heels and platform of Nicholas Kirkwood shoes! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9f-8oJckI/AAAAAAAACLM/woN9rXjzHP8/s1600/IMG_6218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9f-8oJckI/AAAAAAAACLM/woN9rXjzHP8/s640/IMG_6218.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #990000;"><b> A mixture of suede heels, lambskin and silver python!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gAHxkFhI/AAAAAAAACLU/dChEzvQSuho/s1600/IMG_6224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gAHxkFhI/AAAAAAAACLU/dChEzvQSuho/s640/IMG_6224.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #990000;"><b>Look at these small details! I'm really impressed that even the back side of the platform is covered with silver python! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9f_rD6TpI/AAAAAAAACLQ/UdpAX4w9zHM/s1600/IMG_6223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9f_rD6TpI/AAAAAAAACLQ/UdpAX4w9zHM/s640/IMG_6223.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> <span style="color: #990000;">Lines of silver python</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gA0oaDUI/AAAAAAAACLY/QcOy3laiOQQ/s1600/IMG_6226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gA0oaDUI/AAAAAAAACLY/QcOy3laiOQQ/s640/IMG_6226.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i style="color: #990000;"><b>A very talented British designer indeed.....! I want more! LOL!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gCD7YShI/AAAAAAAACLg/4rBX-9J9NDA/s1600/IMG_6231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU9gCD7YShI/AAAAAAAACLg/4rBX-9J9NDA/s640/IMG_6231.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>That's all folks for today! Thanks for letting me share! More modeling pix of my Wine Celine Luggage Envelope tote in my future posts....:D</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Cheers,</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mia</b></i></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-34015721011641999222011-02-07T17:36:00.004+08:002011-02-22T15:58:52.436+08:00Red for Luck in the Year of Rabbit!Hi Dears,<br />
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For those of you who are Asians and celebrating the Lunar New Year now, hope you are having a great time with your family and friends these few days! It's really a huge celebration here, and I have been eating so much this week that I am so sure I've gained a few pounds already! LOL! <br />
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Anyway, still remember my previous post below about color blocks that I like?<br />
<a href="http://miacillan.blogspot.com/2010/11/yellow-graylove-this-color-block.html">Yellow + Gray....Love this color block! </a><br />
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Well, <i> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>"<span style="color: red;">Red</span> + <span style="color: #b45f06;">Camel/Beige</span>"</b></span></i> is another favourite color combination of mine. :D In Chinese culture, the color <b style="color: #cc0000;">RED</b> represents positive and lucky things. Since the Chinese fortune tellers said that for the Year of the Rabbit, I need to wear more Red colors to enhance my luck throughout the year, I thought, why not start now? As Chinese says, "紅運當頭" (Red brings luck to your way)!<br />
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Hope you like my ODJs! Enjoy!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Mia<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My <span style="color: red;">Red</span> ODJ No. 1</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer: </b><b>Kookai</b> red camisole<b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</span> </span>Patterson J. Kincaid </b>red/brown/black/beige "Twisted Monaco" print chiffon tank</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: black;"><b>b+ab</b></span></span><b> </b>dusty beige-pink cardigan with princess sleeves and shimmery rose gold effect</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Zara </b>chocolate brown pants (worn folded)</i><i><b> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes </b>"Medor" clutch 29cm in Fauve Tadelakt Gold HW</i><i><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Lanvin </b>SS2010 Runway nude-beige platform pumps with gold chains details and black leather ankle strap </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>10A Paris-Shanghai "Ultra Knot" Red/Gold CC Dangling earrings with large gold loops</i><br />
<i><b>Kookai</b> brown ethnic necklace </i><i></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dark brown skinny belt (no brand)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i><br />
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<i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Some people might be "scared" to wear red color because it might be too "flashy". Actually, when paired with the right neutral color (like beige/camel), the red is mellowed down a bit and blends into the entire warm color palette. Must try!</b></i><br />
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<i style="color: #741b47;"><b>You probably know by now that I am crazy about shoulder details! Princess sleeves! A big "YES" for moi!</b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #741b47;">This </span><span style="color: orange;">Hermes</span> <span style="color: #741b47;">Medor clutch is now my favourite "go to" clutch for day time use! Love that it's edgy and the leather is really exquisite! </span></b></i><br />
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<i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Love the ethnic vibe of this Kookai necklace.....and matches the tone of my ensemble perfectly!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92Sgc61gI/AAAAAAAACL8/SjI9S-rgA7s/s1600/IMG_7443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92Sgc61gI/AAAAAAAACL8/SjI9S-rgA7s/s1600/IMG_7443.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>One of my favourite Chanel earrings! Chanel seldom uses big loops so I'm so glad to find this in Paris last year! And look at the exquisite details on the CC</b><b>...just perfect for Chinese New Year!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92NhWs3CI/AAAAAAAACLs/DVOnfeXuuxc/s1600/IMG_3558_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92NhWs3CI/AAAAAAAACLs/DVOnfeXuuxc/s640/IMG_3558_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Lanvin...oh...Lanvin! I have been crazy about these Lanvin SS2010 Runway pumps since I first saw it on the fashion show! </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>(I was so crazy that I actually got 3 pairs of these in similar designs....this pair posted here, another pair in red with quilting details on leather and more pointed, the other one is a beige python with a slightly more pointed toe box...:P)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92UivpELI/AAAAAAAACMI/HyWLCYM2xPw/s1600/IMG_7451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92UivpELI/AAAAAAAACMI/HyWLCYM2xPw/s1600/IMG_7451.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Glad that my SA called me as soon as it was on sale at Lane Crawford last year!!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92Vd3KbtI/AAAAAAAACMM/BZRJ1fPf_1A/s1600/IMG_7452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92Vd3KbtI/AAAAAAAACMM/BZRJ1fPf_1A/s640/IMG_7452.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Some indoor pictures taken for the Lanvin pumps</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92V2MbybI/AAAAAAAACMQ/bYAQwfv8dkM/s1600/IMG_7496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92V2MbybI/AAAAAAAACMQ/bYAQwfv8dkM/s1600/IMG_7496.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92WZTwnjI/AAAAAAAACMU/NqQ4r4KSYRg/s1600/IMG_7500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92WZTwnjI/AAAAAAAACMU/NqQ4r4KSYRg/s1600/IMG_7500.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>And I am in love with the little wood platform in front!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92W-SjpNI/AAAAAAAACMY/tdpygVtII2I/s1600/IMG_7502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU92W-SjpNI/AAAAAAAACMY/tdpygVtII2I/s640/IMG_7502.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My <span style="color: red;">Red</span> ODJ No. 2</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer: </b>Beige lace turtle neck with lace cuffs (no brand) <b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</span> </span>b+ab </b>red wool sleeveless tunic<br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: black;"><b>DKNY </b>wool</span></span><b> </b>beige/camel/charcoal asymmetrical gray extra long wrap cardigan </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai </b>black wax-effect stretch pants (worn folded)</i><i><b> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel </b>10A Rouge Fonce </i><i>medium (226) </i><i>washed caviar 2.55 Reissue with aged silver HW</i><i><br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Givenchy </b>FW2010 tan color open toe booties with ankle strap</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Antique-finish round brass dangling earrings with beads and crystals (no brand)</i><br />
<i><b>Kookai</b> antique-finish long & chunky brass necklace with large elongated beads and thick chain </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VfCXQy8I/AAAAAAAACM4/QeCCn0QtmWY/s1600/IMG_5792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VfCXQy8I/AAAAAAAACM4/QeCCn0QtmWY/s640/IMG_5792.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Bought this DKNY long cardigan from shopbop. Love the neutral color blocks on it and its asymmetrical "longer in front/shorter at back" design. Very flowy cardigan and perfect for dresses or jeans or leggings! </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VeWq_mbI/AAAAAAAACM0/96UuMPxGLYE/s1600/IMG_5790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VeWq_mbI/AAAAAAAACM0/96UuMPxGLYE/s640/IMG_5790.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> </i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VuEcQ1QI/AAAAAAAACN4/Sa1pnYqLtpQ/s1600/IMG_5830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VuEcQ1QI/AAAAAAAACN4/Sa1pnYqLtpQ/s640/IMG_5830.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Loving my new <span style="color: red;">Chanel</span> <span style="color: red;">Red (rouge fonce) washed caviar 2.55 Reissue</span> which I got last December but didn't post it here yet.... </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VgJYpdNI/AAAAAAAACM8/2yL--J2EctE/s1600/IMG_5796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VgJYpdNI/AAAAAAAACM8/2yL--J2EctE/s640/IMG_5796.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><b style="color: #741b47;">I think Medium Size (28cm) aka. "226" reissue is the best size among all the reissue sizes! It's perfect for day and evening!</b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vg2a-foI/AAAAAAAACNA/hqqkhTxkBoA/s1600/IMG_5803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vg2a-foI/AAAAAAAACNA/hqqkhTxkBoA/s640/IMG_5803.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> </i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vu1aXHzI/AAAAAAAACN8/b3vgp5CKxeg/s1600/IMG_5832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vu1aXHzI/AAAAAAAACN8/b3vgp5CKxeg/s640/IMG_5832.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">I chose a beige turtle neck with lace/ruffle details on the neck and cuffs to spice up the outfit a little bit...</b></i><br />
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<i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Love that the pattern on the left and right sides of the cardigan is a bit different. And look at the red Chanel reissue! So nice with the beige/camel tone, right? :D</b></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VncSWvzI/AAAAAAAACNU/5I6tcQl3TWc/s1600/IMG_5813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VncSWvzI/AAAAAAAACNU/5I6tcQl3TWc/s640/IMG_5813.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="color: #741b47;"> <i><b>Love the matte tarnished/aged silver Mademoiselle Lock very much! </b></i></div><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Most of my reissues are in</b></i><b style="color: #741b47;"> <i>shiny ruthenium or matte gold/brass hardware so this is a nice addition to my existing collection!</i></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VknVwLAI/AAAAAAAACNM/6SOTqFXFZDM/s1600/IMG_5811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VknVwLAI/AAAAAAAACNM/6SOTqFXFZDM/s640/IMG_5811.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VvmQGOvI/AAAAAAAACOA/cqR26HGx2hY/s1600/IMG_5835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VvmQGOvI/AAAAAAAACOA/cqR26HGx2hY/s640/IMG_5835.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VwpEm-PI/AAAAAAAACOE/TXvPxbZT0WM/s1600/IMG_5836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VwpEm-PI/AAAAAAAACOE/TXvPxbZT0WM/s640/IMG_5836.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i> </i><i style="color: #741b47;"><b>This Rouge Caviar reissue is a chameleon as it looks a lot darker indoors, but it is a nice cranberry red when it's carried outdoors. </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VmlocTqI/AAAAAAAACNQ/9VkF10lHicI/s1600/IMG_5812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VmlocTqI/AAAAAAAACNQ/9VkF10lHicI/s640/IMG_5812.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i><span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><b style="color: #741b47;">Close-up of my earrings.... </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vro29_DI/AAAAAAAACNs/zpTNmcabWvc/s1600/IMG_5826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vro29_DI/AAAAAAAACNs/zpTNmcabWvc/s640/IMG_5826.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VrAAhWII/AAAAAAAACNo/V0Zq0HQpFKE/s1600/IMG_5820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VrAAhWII/AAAAAAAACNo/V0Zq0HQpFKE/s640/IMG_5820.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<i style="color: #741b47;"><b>Love the special thick chain of this Kookai necklace and it's made of brass. </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vh1Cw_EI/AAAAAAAACNE/E6PLWzsxdzg/s1600/IMG_5807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vh1Cw_EI/AAAAAAAACNE/E6PLWzsxdzg/s640/IMG_5807.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VioqKrzI/AAAAAAAACNI/lf3JZAeUtT0/s1600/IMG_5810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VioqKrzI/AAAAAAAACNI/lf3JZAeUtT0/s640/IMG_5810.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Aside from Givenchy bags, I also love Givenchy shoes too as their designs are unique! I always buy a pair or 2 each season! This pair was from FW2010 and I got it on sale from Barney's! Yay! :D </b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VoBBXKVI/AAAAAAAACNY/_tCs6afnxhM/s1600/IMG_5814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-VoBBXKVI/AAAAAAAACNY/_tCs6afnxhM/s640/IMG_5814.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i> </i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vp6EesVI/AAAAAAAACNg/Cu4Qn1FHfnY/s1600/IMG_5817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vp6EesVI/AAAAAAAACNg/Cu4Qn1FHfnY/s640/IMG_5817.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #741b47;"><i> I love any leather which is tan in color...another weakness of mine..haha! Tan color is just the perfect neutral for cool or warm colors!</i></b><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vo9C-mvI/AAAAAAAACNc/ZutifVCwmpw/s1600/IMG_5816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-Vo9C-mvI/AAAAAAAACNc/ZutifVCwmpw/s640/IMG_5816.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Some indoor pictures taken for this pair of Givenchy open toe booties...</b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-V0gcTiXI/AAAAAAAACOY/Oo1Ca3khjG8/s1600/IMG_6201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TU-V0gcTiXI/AAAAAAAACOY/Oo1Ca3khjG8/s640/IMG_6201.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i> <b style="color: #741b47;">Loving the white/cream contrast stitchings</b></i><br />
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<div style="color: #990000;"><b><i> More Red, More Luck, More Fortune, More Shopping! :D </i></b></div><div style="color: #990000;"><b><i>Till my next post....</i></b></div><div style="color: #990000;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div style="color: #990000;"><i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Gros bisous,</b></i></div><div style="color: #990000;"><i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>xoxo </b></i></div><div style="color: #990000;"><i style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Mia </b></i><b><i></i></b></div></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-13090707323118853582011-02-01T19:58:00.003+08:002011-02-10T13:41:45.624+08:00Pandora's Box and Givenchy :D<div style="color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!</b></span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: #660000;">WISHING YOU HEALTH, HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANCE IN THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT!</i></span></b></span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's been a month again since my last update! Sorry I've been busy during the xmas & new year holidays, and then I became sick afterwards, then followed by my son, then me again and my maids, and now my son again. The cycle is endless, and it seems that the virus is really strong these days! Have you all taken the flu shots yet? I still haven't got mine, so I guess it's time for all of us to take the shot!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: #a64d79; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Anyway, back to fashion........:D<br />
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Why "Pandora's Box"? Well, I've always been very fascinated by the stories of the Greek gods since I was in Primary school, and one of the stories is about Pandora's Box. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by the gods. The name itself means "all-gifted" or "all-endowed", as each god helped create her by giving her unique gifts. The "box" was actually a large jar given to Pandora which contained all the evils of the world and Pandora was told not to open it. However, Pandora didn't listen and opened the jar out of curiosity. When she opened the jar, the entire contents of the jar were released, except for one, which is HOPE. Today, opening Pandora's box means to create evil that cannot be undone. (Doesn't it sound like evil related to crazy shopping? Hahahahaha!)<br />
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I first encountered the <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Givenchy Pandora</b></i></span> at our local shopping place named Lane Crawford. I saw a very mysterious box-like bag sitting on the shelf, and when the SA told me the name of the bag was "Pandora", I was even more intrigued about the form of the bag, how it can be carried and also amazed by the special wrinkled-effect brushed leather which made the bag so vintage-looking. I remember seeing a color beige (small size) and a color olive green (larger size). Literally, they really look like a box made of leather.<br />
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I finally took the bag from the shelf, and started to take out all the papers inside the bag to see how it looks. Amazingly, they look so cool and "avant guarde" when you carry them! It's not like any other bags and not many people carry this style which made it extra special!! The box-like bag became so body-hugging when I carried it messenger cross-body, and also put on my shoulder with the single handle. Totally different from what you see when it's stuffed with papers like a box! Needless to say, I was instantly sold!!! And guess what? Eventually, I got 2 different colors in 2 sizes.....hehehehe!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is the larger size Pandora (they call it medium size) in olive/military green wrinkled leather with gold hw.....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYdJdk59I/AAAAAAAACGw/wM-fUugS5gg/s1600/IMG_8494_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYdJdk59I/AAAAAAAACGw/wM-fUugS5gg/s640/IMG_8494_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>And this is the small size Pandora in purple (with blue undertone) wrinkled leather with gold hw.....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYazsMVgI/AAAAAAAACGk/yJNDMBtA0i4/s1600/IMG_5418_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYazsMVgI/AAAAAAAACGk/yJNDMBtA0i4/s1600/IMG_5418_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Bought this purple from Luisaviaroma a few months after I bought the olive green one from Lane Crowford...hehe!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYcctAUmI/AAAAAAAACGs/UcYbGuKDK48/s1600/IMG_5423_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYcctAUmI/AAAAAAAACGs/UcYbGuKDK48/s1600/IMG_5423_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Comes with a separate longer strap for carrying it messenger style, and also the original single short handle to carry it as a shoulder bag...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYbkazv_I/AAAAAAAACGo/wy2Du9DBn40/s1600/IMG_5422_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYbkazv_I/AAAAAAAACGo/wy2Du9DBn40/s1600/IMG_5422_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My Pandora twin!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYeJSPEdI/AAAAAAAACG0/jQCL7VeHuC0/s1600/IMG_8499_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYeJSPEdI/AAAAAAAACG0/jQCL7VeHuC0/s640/IMG_8499_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>You can see the size difference between the small and medium here...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYe-6b3kI/AAAAAAAACG4/pkKTB-sW1ds/s1600/IMG_8502_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYe-6b3kI/AAAAAAAACG4/pkKTB-sW1ds/s1600/IMG_8502_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYgi1NEbI/AAAAAAAACHA/P3GyK6w_eE8/s1600/IMG_8505_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYgi1NEbI/AAAAAAAACHA/P3GyK6w_eE8/s640/IMG_8505_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYf7x3xhI/AAAAAAAACG8/-qBj64cMYqY/s1600/IMG_8503_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfYf7x3xhI/AAAAAAAACG8/-qBj64cMYqY/s640/IMG_8503_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
And...of course.....some of <b><i style="color: magenta;">my ODJ</i><i style="color: magenta;">s</i></b> which I've worn with the Givenchy Pandora's.....together with some <i style="color: #741b47;"><b>new shoes</b></i> I got a couple of months ago.......:D Hope you like them!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My 1st ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Kookai </b>moss green/gray/white striped chunky pull over with cowl neckline</i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M SPORT </b>dark gray with white spots sweat pants (worn folded)</i><i><b><span style="color: purple;"></span> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Givenchy</b> </i><i><b>"Pandora"</b> <b><span style="color: #38761d;">olive green</span></b> medium size shoulder/messenger bag in wrinkled leather</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Derek Lam </b>F/W2010 Runway "Daphnee" brown+t</i><i>aupe wedge booties </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M</b> oversized black jersey tassel necklace</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>09C black/<i>pewter dangling</i> CC <i>heart earrings</i> w/ wings from "Sweet <i>Heart</i>" collection</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>b+ab</b></i><i> black knitted fingerless gloves </i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hand-held </b></i></div><i><b></b></i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXfcLo5pI/AAAAAAAACFk/iDdWDxm7T2c/s1600/IMG_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXfcLo5pI/AAAAAAAACFk/iDdWDxm7T2c/s640/IMG_0003.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>On the wrist</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXlwDCKrI/AAAAAAAACF0/Cex2ypW9HUE/s1600/IMG_0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXlwDCKrI/AAAAAAAACF0/Cex2ypW9HUE/s640/IMG_0014.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Cross-Body Messenger style</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXkisG6lI/AAAAAAAACFw/gTpsw0dgn5A/s1600/IMG_0012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUfXkisG6lI/AAAAAAAACFw/gTpsw0dgn5A/s640/IMG_0012.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<i><b>Shoulder Bag</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I especially love to carry my Pandora cross-body.....the bag hugs my body amazingly...LOL!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Some detailed shots...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close-up of my H&M necklace....</b></i><br />
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<i><b>And my new Derek Lam FW2010 Runway wedge booties named "Daphnee"</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Love the different materials and colors on this pair of booties...</b></i><br />
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</div><i><b>Matched the shoes with patterned socks of the same color tone...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Guess what??? Got these on sale from Barney's! :D</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My 2nd ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Bottom Layer: </b>Taupe color turtle neck (no brand)<b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;">Middle Layer:</span> </span>Kookai </b>black/cream "Nordic" design oversized V-neck pullover</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: #990000;">Top Layer:</b><span style="color: #990000;"> </span><b>Plastic Island </b>black wool chunky cardigan with loop shoulder details</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Marks & Spencer </b>light gray washed jeans (worn folded)</i><i><b><span style="color: purple;"></span> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Givenchy</b> </i><i><b>"Pandora"</b> <b style="color: #674ea7;">bluish purple</b> small size shoulder/messenger bag in wrinkled leather<br />
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</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Balenciaga </b>F/W2010 black</i>+<i>beige wedge booties </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>11C pewter CC dangling earrings with fresh water pearls from the <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></i><i><span style="font-size: small;">"</span>Maharajah" collection <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: blue;"></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Missoni</b></i><i> multicolor glitter striped socks in black/beige/olive/silver<br />
</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>****************************************</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hand-Held </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUftNUG8TMI/AAAAAAAACHo/p88oiD-W_zM/s1600/IMG_9676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUftNUG8TMI/AAAAAAAACHo/p88oiD-W_zM/s640/IMG_9676.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i><b><br />
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<i><b>Using long strap as shoulder bag </b></i><br />
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<i><b>This Missoni long socks I bought from Paris are perfect match for this pair of Balenciaga wedge booties...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Loving the special design of this pair of booties.....it's quirky but it's totally for moi! :D</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My favourite part is the wooden effect of the wedge itself....see the patterns!! (BTW, I got these on sale too at Nordstrom! :D)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My new Chanel "Maharajah" earrings from Cruise 2011 collection.. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>I'm in love with any clothes with details on the shoulders.....:D This looks a bit like "big bird" from Sesame Street.....LOL! But I love it! </b></i><br />
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<i><b>The purple color in this outdoor picture looks a bit exposed due to the strong sunlight. The purple is more intense in real life...</b></i><br />
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<b>Speaking of Givenchy, I also have another bag style named <i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">"Tinhan" V-shaped tote</span></i>. I bought 2 of them in total - one for my mom and one for myself.</b><br />
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<i><b>Here's mine which is in <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">"Petrole"</span> colour with silver hardware (wrinkled leather)..so happy that I got it on sale at Barney's! :D</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This is the <span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">Gray Tinhan tote</span> which I bought in Paris in June 2010 for my mom. The leather is vintage gray and not wrinkled.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Side in gold hardware</b></i><br />
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<b>I haven't got time to take pix yet with my ODJs carrying the Givenchy Petrole color Tinhan tote....so let's leave that for my next posts....</b><br />
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<i><b>Finally, Mason wants to say "hi" to you all! :D</b></i><br />
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<div style="color: #741b47;"><i><b>HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! </b></i></div><div style="color: #b45f06;"><i><b>GONG XI FA CAI!! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUf1GJ1g6LI/AAAAAAAACIs/7W5mGVFmUtg/s1600/IMG_9625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TUf1GJ1g6LI/AAAAAAAACIs/7W5mGVFmUtg/s640/IMG_9625.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>P.S.</b> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span><b style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">For those of you who have asked me about my <span style="color: orange;">2 Hermes birkin special orders</span>, I have actually received them</span></b><b> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">already a couple of weeks ago directly from Paris. However, I'm not going to reveal them yet because I'm still waiting for a big package from US Hermes store. :D I want to do the reveal of my Birkins together with my US package. Hehe! Meanwhile, let's keep the suspense going.....:P</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; text-align: center;">Cheers,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Mia</span><i><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
</span></b></i></div></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-77143423113866779202010-12-16T00:48:00.004+08:002010-12-16T12:58:37.723+08:00Colourful Stripes!!Dears,<br />
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Hope you had a nice weekend! <br />
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I don't know what's got into me. Maybe it's close to Xmas time, or maybe it's the influence of GLEE....I want cheerful colours on me. I simply love colours, the more the merrier!! <br />
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Speaking of GLEE, OMG, I am soooo hooked with the TV series. Maybe this show has revived the singer in me..hahaha! I used to be in the Drama Club and also choir during my high-school and college years. Also participated in singing contests in the company where I used to work. LOL! Well, I must say that singing/music is really a big part of my life. I just can't live without music!!<br />
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And I'm soooo in love with the actor Cory Monteith ("Finn Hudson" in GLEE)! He's simply too cute, handsome and gorgeous....wow haven't had a crush for a long time already! OK...lame. :P <i style="color: #6aa84f;">(Secretly wishing my son's look to be like Cory's when he grows up..hahahahahaha! Yah...I'm a crazy mom! "DREAM ON"!)</i><br />
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Enough about GLEE..........back to my ODJ! LOL!<br />
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This was what I wore when we went to Disneyland.......I was suppose to be carrying my <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Balenciaga Part Time GGW in Raisin</b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> but the water bottle inside my bag was accidentally spilled, so my bag was wet all over!!! Grrr..left it in the car finally to dry off.....</span></span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>French Connection </b>bluish gray knit oversized cape</i>/poncho<br />
<i><b>Bossini</b> Gray striped turtle neck </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M</b> multicolor knit maxi dress</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Balenciaga</b> Part Time Giant Gold HW in Raisin color (not shown in pictures)<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Amaya</b> light brown/tan distressed leather short boots with chain</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> yellow "Tonkin" Buffalo Horn & Lacquer necklace </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>multicolor dangling earrings</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Calvin Klein </b>Gray knee socks </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjMynIcy9I/AAAAAAAACEY/xvNvixrwHxI/s1600/IMG_8161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjMynIcy9I/AAAAAAAACEY/xvNvixrwHxI/s1600/IMG_8161.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>This is one of Mason's favourite spot right before going to the Entrance of Disneyland... </b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjMz69jQbI/AAAAAAAACEc/jS-P24sWNn0/s1600/IMG_8163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjMz69jQbI/AAAAAAAACEc/jS-P24sWNn0/s640/IMG_8163.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i>It became really hot during the day so I had to take off my turtle neck.....</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM3KPPgiI/AAAAAAAACEo/95hQKW_ovfM/s1600/IMG_8263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM3KPPgiI/AAAAAAAACEo/95hQKW_ovfM/s1600/IMG_8263.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM37gIioI/AAAAAAAACEs/D4EwqiaX44g/s1600/IMG_8264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM37gIioI/AAAAAAAACEs/D4EwqiaX44g/s1600/IMG_8264.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Mason enjoying his fave cotton candy!!!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM05gA0JI/AAAAAAAACEg/cB8cNa6McxQ/s1600/IMG_8255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM05gA0JI/AAAAAAAACEg/cB8cNa6McxQ/s1600/IMG_8255.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Voila! My family picture! :D Can't help it..but I really love Mason's smile...hehehehehe!!!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM2NNTK-I/AAAAAAAACEk/m41ZXpfK4zE/s1600/IMG_8258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjM2NNTK-I/AAAAAAAACEk/m41ZXpfK4zE/s1600/IMG_8258.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photos I took separately for my Balenciaga Raisin Part Time GGH...</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSVAergxI/AAAAAAAACFc/kj9AtlmdA44/s1600/IMG_9281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSVAergxI/AAAAAAAACFc/kj9AtlmdA44/s640/IMG_9281.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>******************************************</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fastforward.....this is another <span style="color: magenta;">colorful </span>outfit I wore at a Birthday party of Mason's classmate....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSJHGe5xI/AAAAAAAACEw/tFhR6377n5o/s1600/IMG_9041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSJHGe5xI/AAAAAAAACEw/tFhR6377n5o/s1600/IMG_9041.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Kookai </b>multicolor striped shimmery knit sleeveless top </i><br />
<i><b>Kookai</b> taupe military-inspired cardigan with pockets & shoulder pads</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>H&M </b>dark gray sweat pants </i><i><b><span style="color: purple;"></span> </b></i><i> </i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Alexander Wang</b> </i><i><b>"Rocco"</b> tan mini quilted duffle bag </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Nine West</b> deep tan suede wedge booties with side buckle</i><i></i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> yellow "Tonkin" Buffalo Horn & Lacquer necklace </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b></i> <i>multicolor dangling earrings</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>**************************************** </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Recently, I really love the idea of <b>dressing up </b><i style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>sweat pants</b></span></i> with a pair of <span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i><b>heels or wedge.....</b></i></span></span><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSKFAZwzI/AAAAAAAACE0/IEDz6f_t_BI/s1600/IMG_9045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSKFAZwzI/AAAAAAAACE0/IEDz6f_t_BI/s1600/IMG_9045.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><i><b>You must be really tired of seeing my yellow Hermes Tonkin Buffalo Horn & Lacquer necklace......but it's such a beautiful handy piece for mixing & matching! :D</b></i><br />
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</div><i><b>The collar of this Kookai cardigan is actually made of chiffon which I really like....it is these kinds of interesting details which make a simple cardigan special..</b></i><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tan + Gray? Yes for moi!</b></i><i><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> I've bought this A. Wang Rocco bag for quite a while already....didn't have a chance to post it here yet. Really love the special quilting/stitching of the bag...a slight twist to the usual Rocco bags..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSPfeDqTI/AAAAAAAACFI/5YAhaIB5DYE/s1600/IMG_9060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSPfeDqTI/AAAAAAAACFI/5YAhaIB5DYE/s1600/IMG_9060.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Love the vintage effect of the brushed tan leather with uneven colouring..</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSR5W8pMI/AAAAAAAACFQ/DgBtMm03xWk/s1600/IMG_9062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSR5W8pMI/AAAAAAAACFQ/DgBtMm03xWk/s640/IMG_9062.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I like the zipper details too...it's an "A" shape....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSSzwb2zI/AAAAAAAACFU/bOhPSrtOohc/s1600/IMG_9063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSSzwb2zI/AAAAAAAACFU/bOhPSrtOohc/s640/IMG_9063.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Look at those metal studs at the base of the bag! These really made the bag heavy! But come to think of it.....I don't need to be scared in case I am being attacked by somebody....LOL! I have this great weapon to just throw the bag at that person...I'm sure this will make the person unconscious! :P</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSQj5fBaI/AAAAAAAACFM/a9TgD168Y4Q/s1600/IMG_9061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TQjSQj5fBaI/AAAAAAAACFM/a9TgD168Y4Q/s640/IMG_9061.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Are you ready for the festive season?</b></span></i></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: black; text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cheers,</span></div><div style="color: #274e13; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Mia </span></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></i></div><i> </i>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-85900526955285862472010-12-02T19:17:00.001+08:002010-12-02T19:27:19.990+08:00Chanel Chanel Chanel!! See my fresh little Cruise2011 buys..:DDears,<br />
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Sorry that I have been away from my blog for a while. I had been sick and lost my voice completely. My son also got a fever right after his 3rd bday celebration at Disneyland. Also, I have been busy with stuff which I need to do for my upcoming trip to Manila. I will be there this Sunday for 4 days without internet access.<br />
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Anyway, I want to share with you my recent new buys from my fave brand....CHANEL!<br />
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These are all new arrivals from <b>Chanel Cruise2011</b>....with <b style="color: magenta;">special Xmas packaging</b>!!! Enjoy!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Even the special edition Chanel beige ribbons are so "Cruise" feel...hehehehe!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzvqiyGWI/AAAAAAAACEI/iiUaiAcJRCg/s1600/IMG_9465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzvqiyGWI/AAAAAAAACEI/iiUaiAcJRCg/s640/IMG_9465.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>How can I ever miss these lovely Chanel jackets??!!!</b> </i><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzxtoPwlI/AAAAAAAACEQ/KtvRi8BA5Yc/s1600/IMG_9503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzxtoPwlI/AAAAAAAACEQ/KtvRi8BA5Yc/s640/IMG_9503.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>They are just gonna be great to be worn as pendant, bracelet charm, bag charm.....</b></i><i> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzykZlcmI/AAAAAAAACEU/cYRWTpEZg3U/s1600/IMG_9504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TPdzykZlcmI/AAAAAAAACEU/cYRWTpEZg3U/s640/IMG_9504.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<i style="color: #741b47;"><b>**But mind you, these are not automatically given to you. You need to tell the SA that you want it gift wrapped before they will give out the special Chanel jacket charms, one only for each box. Some other countries like Singapore even has a spending minimum before one can be entitled to this cute little jacket charm! Different countries have different policies though..but I'm sure worldwide Chanel standalone boutiques now all have the same Xmas packaging. <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Hurry up Chanel fans!!!</span></b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First up from my haul....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>"BOHO GLAM" CC Brooch in Pewter color</b></u></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is the 1st thing I want from Cruise when I saw the new collection. Love the details so much! It's heavy!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_9514.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is a very good size brooch....horizontal is 2.5 inches, vertical is 2 inches...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_9516.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Look at those fresh water pearls.....irregular shapes, elongated....love it so much!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_1681.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I'm so glad I waited for this <span style="color: purple;">pewter color </span>because it looks so much better than the light gold version in terms of <span style="color: magenta;">contrast and depth</span>...</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_9537.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next up....something matching the above brooch....hehehe!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>"BOHO GLAM" dangling CC Earrings in Pewter color</b></u></span><br />
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<i><b>I love the fact that these earrings are not "one-sided" only. Both sides are with pearls!!! The CC is thick! LOL!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>The hooks for these earrings are aged ruthenium....a little tarnished effect....but they look great just like that. </b></i><br />
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<i><b>Voila!! My "BOHO GLAM" Family!!</b></i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">3rd item....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: blue;">"MAHARAJAH" CC Dangling earrings in pewter color with fresh water pearls</u></span><br />
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<i>Love the contrast of fresh water pearls on the earrings against the black beads..</i></b><br />
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<i><b>And again, I'm so impressed that these earrings are also double-faced! Both 2 sides are with fresh water pearls and beads!!! </b></i> <br />
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<b><i>"Maharajah" on the left, and "Boho Glam" on the right...</i><br />
</b>("Maharajah" earrings are a little bit longer than "Boho Glam")<br />
<img alt="" border="0" height="427" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_9580.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" width="640" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to grab this to match my earrings!!!<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">"MAHARAJAH" necklace in pewter color</span></b></u><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Chanel%20Dec%202010%20Reveal/IMG_9591.jpg" style="max-width: 800px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This necklace has another light gold color with all white pearls...but I love the pewter color more for the contrast. The gold color falls a little flat. </i></b><br />
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<i><b>Great details..</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This necklace can be worn in 2 lengths....longer version until the chest area...or shorter version like choker.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>My "Maharajah" family picture!</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't plan to buy this at first, but when the SA showed me and let me try it on, I'm sold!! <i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
So delicate and feminine....</b></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>"HIPPIE CHIC" necklace with pearls and CC crystal charms in light gold color</b></u></span><br />
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<i><b>The picture doesn't do the necklace justice. This necklace is way more beautiful in real life!!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This "Hippie Chic" necklace is available in both light gold and silver. But I think this light gold version which I bought is way more beautiful than the silver one. (Hehehe..biased! LOL!)</b></i><br />
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<i><b>There is a more expensive version of this necklace, with more tassels dangling at the bottom. But that version is a choker version and I feel like being choked when I tried that on....(guess my neck is too fat! LOL!) I'm happy that I went home with this version instead.</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Close up of the dangling charms/tassels...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>This is the truer color of the necklace where the enamel part of the CC is creamy beige color...</b></i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Last but not least....something from <i><span style="color: #660000;">2010 Fall Winter Collection</span></i> which a friend of mine from the US brought home for me all the way from PARIS!!! </b><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #38761d;"><b>(Thanks C! You know who you are if you read this...:D) </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my fave earrings!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="color: blue;"><b>Chanel 10A "Lady Knot" dangling earrings with grayish pearl and crystal bow</b></u></span><br />
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That's all folks for now!!! Hope you have enjoyed the pictures.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for my <span style="color: orange;">Hermes reveal soon</span>........</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">because my <span style="color: magenta;">2 special order Birkins are finally ready</span> in Paris after <span style="color: #6aa84f;">14 months of loooooooong wait</span>!!! Muwwwaaaahahahahaha!</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Will do my reveal after I receive my 2 birkins..plus some other items from Hermes!!</span></b></i> <br />
Thanks for letting me share! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-41302573384776935312010-11-17T22:53:00.001+08:002010-11-17T22:55:47.701+08:00My "Studs" Affair with Valentino & Givenchy!Hi gals,<br />
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Sorry for being silent for a few days...my grandfather passed away and I had to go back to Manila for his funeral. It was a sudden unexpected death so a lot has been happening and it's pretty hectic. Anyway, everything's back to normal now so I'm going to continue blogging. Sometimes, blogging is a nice way to keep my mind off some things.....<br />
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So, anyone of you love studs? I think there's a "rocker" in me which connects me to clothes and shoes and belts with studs. I have been wanting some shoes with studs for a long time, but I want something special. Not the usual round studs.<br />
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Guess what I've found!!! I'm so in loooooove! I'm gonna "rock" them soon with some outfits! Stay tuned! Hope you like my new buys!<br />
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</div><div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>1. Givenchy </b></i><i><b>Black printed anaconda leather ankle boots </b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>But where are the studs????</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsZpdMHvI/AAAAAAAACBg/X0WcNlGPnT8/s1600/IMG_4310_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsZpdMHvI/AAAAAAAACBg/X0WcNlGPnT8/s1600/IMG_4310_resize.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Can you see some in the front??</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsatJjvlI/AAAAAAAACBk/vXO3mnZQ2LM/s1600/IMG_4311_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsatJjvlI/AAAAAAAACBk/vXO3mnZQ2LM/s640/IMG_4311_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>See some more studs? They are all at the back! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsbhhFj1I/AAAAAAAACBo/3syd3-ShGW4/s1600/IMG_4312_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsbhhFj1I/AAAAAAAACBo/3syd3-ShGW4/s1600/IMG_4312_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The studs are made of different shapes and sizes...which is why I love this pair a lot!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOseHMgDjI/AAAAAAAACB4/V-Ls115cduw/s1600/IMG_4319_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOseHMgDjI/AAAAAAAACB4/V-Ls115cduw/s1600/IMG_4319_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Really love the embossed python effect leather....</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsV5tEq1I/AAAAAAAACBY/FD7-HYVi5cY/s1600/IMG_3988_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsV5tEq1I/AAAAAAAACBY/FD7-HYVi5cY/s640/IMG_3988_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsYedLKII/AAAAAAAACBc/v_sDmGVBC1s/s1600/IMG_3990_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsYedLKII/AAAAAAAACBc/v_sDmGVBC1s/s640/IMG_3990_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsTD8_1_I/AAAAAAAACBU/pKc50gYdzqA/s1600/IMG_3987_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsTD8_1_I/AAAAAAAACBU/pKc50gYdzqA/s640/IMG_3987_copyright.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>2. Givenchy </b></i><i><b>Beige printed anaconda leather/lambskin studded flats </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOse30e_tI/AAAAAAAACB8/D4yfgmqbOpk/s1600/IMG_8668_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOse30e_tI/AAAAAAAACB8/D4yfgmqbOpk/s1600/IMG_8668_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This is the from the same collection as the black booties above. I guess I'm just really so in love with these studs that I need to buy another style! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsfkHG9tI/AAAAAAAACCA/Eo0VgTIpUsM/s1600/IMG_8669_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsfkHG9tI/AAAAAAAACCA/Eo0VgTIpUsM/s640/IMG_8669_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>There are 2 versions for this pair of flats. 1 version is all leather in beige or black, another version is my version which is partly snake embossed and partly lambskin. I like my combo leather version more since it's more interesting.</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsgntiiaI/AAAAAAAACCE/vqB9Bv0rRTo/s1600/IMG_8670_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsgntiiaI/AAAAAAAACCE/vqB9Bv0rRTo/s640/IMG_8670_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This pair is with gold studs which is different from the silver studs on my booties.....justified? LOL! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsha6SN6I/AAAAAAAACCI/1146rL6dl9o/s1600/IMG_8672_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsha6SN6I/AAAAAAAACCI/1146rL6dl9o/s1600/IMG_8672_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>3. Givenchy </b></i><i><b>Mint Green printed anaconda leather/lambskin studded flats</b></i></span> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Now now now......same shoes huh?!! Oh well, I don't have any mint green/baby blue colors in my shoe collection.....and it's really a fresh lovely color. So why not? :P</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b></b></i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsiw87tUI/AAAAAAAACCQ/HJJq3gMoEsM/s1600/IMG_8678_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsiw87tUI/AAAAAAAACCQ/HJJq3gMoEsM/s640/IMG_8678_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b>These flats are really comfy with a little heel at the back...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsjsC8tiI/AAAAAAAACCU/bUFuEfWu_h8/s1600/IMG_8679_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsjsC8tiI/AAAAAAAACCU/bUFuEfWu_h8/s640/IMG_8679_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>I'm so in love with this color! Perfect for white or gray or any pastel color outfit! </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOskDmffmI/AAAAAAAACCY/Yh6TDawt8ag/s1600/IMG_8680_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOskDmffmI/AAAAAAAACCY/Yh6TDawt8ag/s1600/IMG_8680_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Some family pictures of my "Givenchy Studs Trio"!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsiPcVjQI/AAAAAAAACCM/nBO99vgENmE/s1600/IMG_8676_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOOsiPcVjQI/AAAAAAAACCM/nBO99vgENmE/s640/IMG_8676_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b>4. Valentino ivory/nude Argentina Tegu lizard skin pointed toe kitten heel with studded straps</b></i></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span><i><b>I have been in love with this Valentino runway heels for ages since I saw them first on the runway pix!!! </b></i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I can't tell you how lucky I am to land on this pair!!!! It's the only pair in my size in Hong Kong!!! I love this lizard skin so much!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdY_heFWI/AAAAAAAACCo/Q5Y8IpJQYQQ/s1600/IMG_8637_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdY_heFWI/AAAAAAAACCo/Q5Y8IpJQYQQ/s640/IMG_8637_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>This studs collection has several versions: (a) low kitten heel version with 3 straps, (b) higher 100mm heel version with 2 straps, (c) flats version with T-strap, (d) flats version without straps. I find that this lower kitten heel version with 3 straps is the most comfortable heels!!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdZpUf-TI/AAAAAAAACCs/af08g4Arodk/s1600/IMG_8639_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdZpUf-TI/AAAAAAAACCs/af08g4Arodk/s640/IMG_8639_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I love that the studs are square shaped and pointed and gold!!! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdaZgj1VI/AAAAAAAACCw/6jb86ipkOmg/s1600/IMG_8640_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdaZgj1VI/AAAAAAAACCw/6jb86ipkOmg/s640/IMG_8640_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdcRRxFLI/AAAAAAAACC0/tqDGHB3zEiY/s1600/IMG_8641_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdcRRxFLI/AAAAAAAACC0/tqDGHB3zEiY/s640/IMG_8641_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>I'm a "toe cleavage" kind of gal coz I don't have cleavage on my boobs! LOL! So I can only have cleavage on my toes! Hahahahahha! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdc93oLHI/AAAAAAAACC4/sdkrzGj1Exs/s1600/IMG_8647_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdc93oLHI/AAAAAAAACC4/sdkrzGj1Exs/s1600/IMG_8647_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Love the nude straps coz they actually elongates the legs.... </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdefCJ47I/AAAAAAAACDA/XDND8lRMSJs/s1600/IMG_8651_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPdefCJ47I/AAAAAAAACDA/XDND8lRMSJs/s1600/IMG_8651_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>5</b></i></span></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b>. Valentino patent nude pointed toe flats with black studded straps </b></i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">Black straps this time....and flats!!! With different leather! Justified again! :P</span></span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPmpTpeJEI/AAAAAAAACDs/z_RJvn7Qtq0/s1600/IMG_8664_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPmpTpeJEI/AAAAAAAACDs/z_RJvn7Qtq0/s1600/IMG_8664_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">This nude is very nice...the picture here doesn't do the justification. It's the perfect nude color like the CL patent nude.</span></span></b></i><i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPm3DP_M1I/AAAAAAAACD0/D-6smiXnaFo/s1600/IMG_8665_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPm3DP_M1I/AAAAAAAACD0/D-6smiXnaFo/s640/IMG_8665_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPm9sPHIqI/AAAAAAAACD4/nwirXnjoulQ/s1600/IMG_8661_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPm9sPHIqI/AAAAAAAACD4/nwirXnjoulQ/s1600/IMG_8661_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> There are several colors for this flats: like all matte leather nude, red with nude straps, black patent with nude straps, and this pair of patent nude with black straps..</span></span></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPnBD8fjRI/AAAAAAAACD8/uS-WGBp6fu8/s1600/IMG_8659_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPnBD8fjRI/AAAAAAAACD8/uS-WGBp6fu8/s640/IMG_8659_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">I chose this black straps because it gives more of the rocker-chic vibe as compared to the nude straps which is more lady-like. This pair is perfect with tight leather pants or leggings.</span></span> </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPnGJkCS8I/AAAAAAAACEA/7WoneqKuHVw/s1600/IMG_8653_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TOPnGJkCS8I/AAAAAAAACEA/7WoneqKuHVw/s1600/IMG_8653_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Hope you enjoy my "studs affair". Time to rock! </b></i></span></div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: purple; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Cheers,</b></i></span></div><div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">Mia</span></b></i></span></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-90569170589063519282010-11-12T03:01:00.002+08:002011-02-22T15:57:17.799+08:00Yellow + Gray....Love this color block!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Hi Gals,<br />
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I am very much of a color person, and I love playing with colors very much. I like matching colors in different ways - <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c1130;">tone <span style="color: #a64d79;">on tone</span></span>, <span style="color: orange;">big color contrasts</span>, <span style="color: #38761d;">warm colors</span> <span style="color: #990000;">mixed with</span> <span style="color: #351c75;">cool colors</span> </b></i></span>etc.....it's really fun!! There are some colors which just really go well with each other after experimenting with them. Like <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>black + white, <span style="color: #cc0000;">red </span>+ <span style="color: #e69138;">camel/beige</span>, <span style="color: #741b47;">navy/purple</span> + <span style="color: yellow;">yellow</span>, <span style="color: orange;">orange</span> + <span style="color: #783f04;">brown</span>, <span style="color: #ea9999;">pale</span> <span style="color: #ea9999;">dusty pink</span> + <span style="color: #38761d;">olive/khaki</span>, <span style="color: magenta;">fuchsia</span> + <span style="color: #999999;">gray</span></b></i></span> etc....the list goes on!<br />
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Recently, I just realized that I love matching the <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">yellow color</span> with <span style="color: #999999;">gray</span></span></b></span>. It's like a glimpse of the sun from a cloudy sky.....:P See for yourself! Yay or nay?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Wore this outfit to a friend's daughter's birthday party....yellow popping out...hehe!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmGzTfg7I/AAAAAAAACAw/qLfyxZVkyvE/s1600/IMG_9174_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmGzTfg7I/AAAAAAAACAw/qLfyxZVkyvE/s640/IMG_9174_resize.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Lowry's Farm </b>yellow long-sleeve cotton top (Japanese brand)</i><br />
<i><b>Zara</b> gray "camouflage effect" loose top </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dark gray jersey ruched effect pants (bought from a local store)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> 09A Paris-Moscou special edition gray bubble quilt large hobo flap with swirl matte gold CC<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Christian Louboutin</b> patent nude Simple pumps 85mm</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> reversible belt in Bleu de Prusse with gold "H" buckle<br />
<b>Chanel</b> CC with flap bag necklace in gold</i><br />
<i><b>Chanel</b> 09A "Malta" dangling earrings </i> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i> some gold bangle (bought from a local store)</i></div><br />
<i><b>Love the ruched effect of the pants...</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Nude heels with gray pants are great combo...softens the whole look..</b></i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Close-up of accessories... </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmOjZ_unI/AAAAAAAACBA/oJpxZfRbefY/s1600/IMG_9200_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmOjZ_unI/AAAAAAAACBA/oJpxZfRbefY/s640/IMG_9200_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<i><b>This cute Chanel "flap" necklace is one of my favourite "go to" necklaces...</b></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>The Birthday Girl! :D</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwl9xjT2WI/AAAAAAAACAc/4JRj504oGFM/s1600/IMG_9106_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwl9xjT2WI/AAAAAAAACAc/4JRj504oGFM/s640/IMG_9106_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmAQdG84I/AAAAAAAACAg/00RpZ8f-Sis/s1600/IMG_9107_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmAQdG84I/AAAAAAAACAg/00RpZ8f-Sis/s640/IMG_9107_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>How cute are kids! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmCGp3N1I/AAAAAAAACAk/DGmm0Dotoks/s1600/IMG_9127_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmCGp3N1I/AAAAAAAACAk/DGmm0Dotoks/s640/IMG_9127_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>My son Mason busy with "controlling" the shifts... </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmDsigEgI/AAAAAAAACAo/QMW7pnG4M60/s1600/IMG_9130_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNwmDsigEgI/AAAAAAAACAo/QMW7pnG4M60/s640/IMG_9130_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, here are some other outfits that I wore which made me realize I love yellow+gray very much!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>You might have already seen these pictures of my last Paris shopping reveal...</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3458_resize_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3458_resize_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>French Connection</b> gray modal material t-shirt<br />
Light gray cropped knit vest (from Korea)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Black tube-top style black jersey jumpsuit (from Japan)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> Soleil color "Lindy" 30cm in Taurillon Clemence and Palladium HW<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Christian Louboutin</b> metallic navy/silver python Very Prive peeptoe pumps</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> "Zabavushka" 90cm carre in purple colorway (worn as belt)<br />
<b>Hermes</b> "Tonkin" Buffalo Horn & Laquer Necklace in yellow</i> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i> some pewter dangling earrings (bought from a local store)</i></div> <i><b></b><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3467_resize_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3467_resize_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Don't you just love the pop of yellow?? Love love love my Hermes soleil Lindy bag!!!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3471_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3471_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3474_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3474_copyright.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>I am a Hermes scarf collector too......love how versatile their scarves are, and can be worn in many different ways! This is a very nice "Matriochka" print named </b><u><b>"Zabavushka"</b></u><b> from 09 Fall/Winter collection</b></i><i><b>.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Purple/violet and yellow look nice too together!</b></i><br />
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<i><b>I absolutely love this pair of CL navy metallic python Very Prive!! It was the last pair in Paris when I bought them!</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3481_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_3481_copyright.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>And again, yellow + gray! </b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0417_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0417_copyright.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Tout a Coup</b> dark gray knitted long vest with ruffle trim </i><i>(Japanese brand) </i><br />
<i> Black cropped short sleeve jersey jacket with princess sleeves and gold buttons (no brand)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Lowry's Farm</b></i> <i>light gray jersey long dress (Japanese brand) </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> Soleil color "Lindy" 30cm in Taurillon Clemence and Palladium HW<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> Black leather thongs from the SS2010 "Black Tie" collection</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel </b>silver dog tag "camellia" necklace from past season<br />
Printemps! OMG!!)<br />
<b>Chanel</b> black/pewter dangling heart earrings</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>some black grosgrain belt from a pair of pants</i><br />
<i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0438_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0438_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<i><b>Some of you might have already seen this ODJ from my Hermes reveal...:D </b></i><br />
<i><b>But see? It's yellow + gray again! </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0443_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0443_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0446_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0446_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0413_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0413_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0450_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0450_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0447_copyright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/H%20Bags/IMG_0447_copyright.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you seen enough <b style="color: #f1c232;">yellow</b> + <b style="color: #999999;">gray</b>? LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Have fun with colors!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-7624027966578352722010-11-09T13:44:00.001+08:002010-11-09T13:46:07.226+08:00Stay or Go? Help! Must Clean Up! :D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNjUfwgeWII/AAAAAAAAB-8/LVlWc5OuTE8/s1600/IMG_2632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNjUfwgeWII/AAAAAAAAB-8/LVlWc5OuTE8/s640/IMG_2632.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br />
Hi Gals,<br />
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As you know, I'm an avid Chanel collector. A crazy one. My <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>peak time</b></i> was having <i><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #6aa84f;">almost 70 Chanel bags</b></span></i> in my collection. But <b>ENOUGH</b> is really <b>ENOUGH</b>. LOL!<br />
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Right now, I'm back to around 30 pieces...but I still find myself not using them all. Some haven't even seen the daylight after I bought them. Since I'm also building my Hermes collection, I think it's time to let go of more bags to spare some space in my closet and welcome the upcoming "new family members".<br />
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But then, I'm having a hard time deciding <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><i><b>which ones to let go for the following 4 bags</b></i></span>.....so I'm now posting them here with some modeling pictures to see if you gals have any input. You can say "Let go of all", "Keep only 1", "Keep all" etc...haha...whatever your thoughts are. All input are welcome. <b style="color: #674ea7;"> I REALLY need to clean up my closet for the holidays!!!</b><br />
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</div>FYI, most of my Chanel bags in my current collection are classic flap style (2.55 reissues with the rectangular "mademoiselle" lock and classics with the CC lock) which I really prefer. I have all the colors I want so colors don't really matter. You can just concentrate on these 4 bags and don't need to consider my other Chanel bags in my collection. Easier job. Hehehe!<br />
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Hope to hear from you gals! Really appreciate your help!<br />
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So without further ado..here are the 4 bags I am thinking of letting go of......<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #ea9999;"><i>1. CHANEL Mauve Color Camellia Wallet On Chain (with silver hardware)</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>2. CHANEL Blue/Green Color Tweed Flap (with silver hardware)</i></b></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b>3. CHANEL Dark Green "Bubble Quilt" Medium Hobo Flap (with matte light gold hardware)</b></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. CHANEL Black "Coco Rider" Large Bowler/Tote (with ruthenium hardware) </b></span></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-42053604999466147942010-11-04T13:14:00.003+08:002010-11-04T13:27:15.548+08:00My 4th Wedding Anniversary.....Bonjour!!!<br />
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Wow, I have abandoned my blog again for more than 2 months! Please don't kill me...coz I've been really busy with my toddler, his education (i.e. kindergarten applications and his "promotion" to Montessori Casa upper class), 2 travels (I went to Taipei in September and Singapore in October), Parent Effectiveness Training class (4 hours per class with lots of reading materials), volunteer librarian for my son's school every week etc.......<br />
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I have been wanting to spend some time to update my blog....but I'm always in the middle of something during the day and when it comes to the evening, I'm so exhausted that I just want to watch a good movie with my hubby or sleep!<br />
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Anyway, I meant to blog about my wedding anniversary celebration which was around 1 month ago on September 25. So here you go...just to share with you some what surprises my hubby prepared for me.....hahahaha!<br />
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Every wedding anniversary, we usually plan a Europe trip because we got married in Switzerland at a beautiful church in Lausanne and had our banquet at the famous<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i><b> </b></i><u><i><b><a href="http://www.brp.ch/uk/index.php">Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne</a></b></i></u></span>. We also had our wedding photo shoot in Rome by 2 Italian photographers and spent our honeymoon in various places in Italy. Here are links to some of our wedding photos (<i style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;">all my wedding dress and gowns are designed and made by my cousin who is a wedding/evening dress designer in the Philippines</i>):<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/r/qVWZNtp14D814ehriQSXiYwp-KvQ8nil?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original"><i style="color: purple;"><b>Lausanne Switzerland Wedding Ceremony</b></i></a></span> (please use "Full Screen" view)<br />
<i style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/r/osi73bTR6z-miDsSkJyeP0BUDw84BMC1?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original">Rome Italy Wedding Photo Shoot</a></span> </b></i>(please use "Full Screen" view)<br />
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So, Europe is a special place for us because we have happy memories there and it's like home for us, especially Switzerland. The last 2 years we were in Paris during our wedding anniversary. We didn't travel during our 1st wedding anniversary because I was pregnant at that time in my last trimester. This year, it's our 4th anniversary but we didn't go to Europe as I already did my Paris crazy shopping trip with my friend in June this year...LOL!! Instead, my hubby surprised me with something which I didn't expect....hahahaha! But I enjoyed every second of it! He did too!!! I'll tell you later what that is..:P<br />
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I didn't wear anything fancy on our anniversary...just something simple with a little twist. Here's my ODJ that day (picture taken at The Repulse Bay):<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>My ODJ</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Kookai</b> pale pink/blush camisole <b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Blush chiffon "confetti effect" sheer cardigan (bought from Taipei)<b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b></b>Gray chiffon + linen jumpsuit (bought from Taipei)<b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> 08 Hawaii Limited Edition Dark Silver Lambskin Classic Clutch <b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>YSL</b> patent gray Tribute sandals (lower heels)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Luvlicious</b> gray chiffon sheer embellished scarf (worn as belt) <b><br />
</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Hermes</b> "Quator" Buffalo Horn & Lacquer Necklace in dusty pink<b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Chanel</b> 09P Pink Camellia dangling earrings from the "Camellia Bouquet" collection</i><i><b> </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Tom Ford </b>"Jaquelin" black sunglasses w/ orange rim and brown gradient lens</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPr6jEpFI/AAAAAAAAB8w/iNwMbn4MmJc/s1600/IMG_1479_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPr6jEpFI/AAAAAAAAB8w/iNwMbn4MmJc/s1600/IMG_1479_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Love the texture of this chiffon "confetti effect" sheer blush color cardigan...it adds a special texture and depth to my simple outfit...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPtThztsI/AAAAAAAAB84/h6Zitr2_0ps/s1600/IMG_1486_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPtThztsI/AAAAAAAAB84/h6Zitr2_0ps/s1600/IMG_1486_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I still don't know why we were at the Repulse Bay in the afternoon (my hubby took a day off work to be with me the whole day for our anniversary celebration). My 1st guess was we are going to have a "high tea" there at the famous <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><a href="http://www.therepulsebay.com/en/dining.asp">Verandah Restaurant</a></b></i></span>. :P</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">But then, we didn't go into the restaurant.....!! The next thing I realize was that we're walking through this hidden tranquil place within the premises....with greenery and fountain......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Passed through a very Chinese feel passageway... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPQptpF3I/AAAAAAAAB8k/RoSMQU7fxwg/s1600/IMG_1495_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPQptpF3I/AAAAAAAAB8k/RoSMQU7fxwg/s1600/IMG_1495_resize.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">And voila!!!! We arrived at this secretive Spa which I didn't know about in the middle of this city! I thought I was in Phuket Banyan Tree for a moment!!! This place is called<b><i style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.senseoftouch.com.hk/mavista/cms/en/home">"Sense of Touch" Spa</a></span></i>.... </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPRjwE89I/AAAAAAAAB8o/aoJ9efWDl20/s1600/IMG_1496_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGPRjwE89I/AAAAAAAAB8o/aoJ9efWDl20/s1600/IMG_1496_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was really surprised that my hubby booked this special couple's spa at "Sense of Touch"!!! I really needed this relaxation (I think he does too!) and just shut my mind off to enjoy the sweet aroma of the spa room......! I can't tell you how happy I was! LOL! We enjoyed a really good steam bath together using special scrubs, and then we enjoyed a great massage together! We fell asleep instantly! Hahahaha! We're totally rejuvenated after the spa! So relaxing and soothing! </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Afterwards, we were invited for a nice champagne and relaxing moment outside in their garden.......it's already night time when we finished our spa. :P</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGUIND_RTI/AAAAAAAAB88/T-Bth3shZec/s1600/IMG_1502_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGUIND_RTI/AAAAAAAAB88/T-Bth3shZec/s640/IMG_1502_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the spa, we went to a very nice dinner in Tsim Sha Tsui's Aqua Restaurant. My hubby booked a place by the window where you can see the entire Hong Kong harbour with the night lights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzeXPKNLI/AAAAAAAAB9E/r-2Gri25J0s/s1600/IMG_1544_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzeXPKNLI/AAAAAAAAB9E/r-2Gri25J0s/s640/IMG_1544_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzdNlKtXI/AAAAAAAAB9A/xBpq9i0sjPo/s1600/IMG_1542_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzdNlKtXI/AAAAAAAAB9A/xBpq9i0sjPo/s640/IMG_1542_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aqua.com.hk/#/?eng&aqua&concept">Aqua</a></span></b></i> is a very posh restaurant which serves fusion Italian+Japanese dishes, with a very contemporary interior design, and they have a nice bar just above the restaurant. :D </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzswXWwlI/AAAAAAAAB9M/GhrR5xpxOO8/s1600/IMG_1535_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzswXWwlI/AAAAAAAAB9M/GhrR5xpxOO8/s640/IMG_1535_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzr6Rm72I/AAAAAAAAB9I/gp64Yr4yg90/s1600/IMG_1534_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNGzr6Rm72I/AAAAAAAAB9I/gp64Yr4yg90/s1600/IMG_1534_resize.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">We had a <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><i><b>WHITE TRUFFLE 5-course fine dine dinner</b></i></span> that night! Yummy yummy! I'm so in love with truffles! (Actually, my hubby was lucky enough to go to <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #38761d;"><b>Alba</b></i></span> in Italy for a truffle trip 4 years ago, and enjoyed 3 full days of truffle meals to the max, fresh from the soil!) Ok ok....I know this post is useless without pictures.....so here we go!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0jAHNDLI/AAAAAAAAB-g/SAmesiSpF0c/s1600/IMG_1518_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0jAHNDLI/AAAAAAAAB-g/SAmesiSpF0c/s640/IMG_1518_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>We started with a glass of Vintage Moet & Chandon champagne....:D </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNI_Nkk753I/AAAAAAAAB-k/4bRhu2Rdrk8/s1600/IMG_1512_resize.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNI_Nkk753I/AAAAAAAAB-k/4bRhu2Rdrk8/s640/IMG_1512_resize.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><b>Antipasti</b><b> (Appetizer)</b></u><b>:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Jet fresh from Tokyo's Tsukiji market.... </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Gqvz_PI/AAAAAAAAB9U/dJ_AlCc0nyE/s1600/IMG_1529_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Gqvz_PI/AAAAAAAAB9U/dJ_AlCc0nyE/s640/IMG_1529_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">An individual plate of <i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b>Ika (squid), awabi (abalone), o-toro (tuna), Wagyu, kampachi (Baby Yellowtail), tobiko (flying fish roe), ikura (salmon caviar)</b></span></i> and <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #6aa84f;">botan ebi (shrimp)</b></i></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Hn2SBKI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/MwARQy9u4IM/s1600/IMG_1530_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Hn2SBKI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/MwARQy9u4IM/s640/IMG_1530_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>And this <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i>bread platter</i></span>........HEAVEN!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0IFbHQTI/AAAAAAAAB9c/dxN7tSoQN8E/s1600/IMG_1531_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0IFbHQTI/AAAAAAAAB9c/dxN7tSoQN8E/s640/IMG_1531_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><u>Primo (1st course)</u>:</b> <b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i>Adriatic scallops</i></span> with <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><i>Italian cheese fondue</i></span> and <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alba white truffle..</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0I27DUKI/AAAAAAAAB9g/nhT096Fq7qs/s1600/IMG_1539_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0I27DUKI/AAAAAAAAB9g/nhT096Fq7qs/s640/IMG_1539_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>This dish is Chef Marco Medaglia's 10th birthday tribute dish</b>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Jgh_oWI/AAAAAAAAB9k/b6_G5XhktKA/s1600/IMG_1541_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0Jgh_oWI/AAAAAAAAB9k/b6_G5XhktKA/s640/IMG_1541_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Contorni (Side Dish)</b></u>:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aqua home made <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">ravioli stuffed with porcini mushroom</span></b></i> and <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">goose liver</span></b></i> topped with <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">shaved Alba white truffle </span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0KJQpjPI/AAAAAAAAB9o/1k4jFMNLRh0/s1600/IMG_1547_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0KJQpjPI/AAAAAAAAB9o/1k4jFMNLRh0/s640/IMG_1547_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Secondo (Main Course)</b></u>: </div><div style="color: #674ea7; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Italian seafood trio....</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Wild catch sea bass</span></b></i> with baby asparagus and oregano marinated tomato<br />
-<i> <b style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mediterranean wild turbot</span></b></i> on Jerusalem artichoke puree with spinach<br />
- Roasted <i><b style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">Adriatic sea scampi</span></b></i> on garlic puree</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0LWYTZvI/AAAAAAAAB9w/yO59_ivkalw/s1600/IMG_1550_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0LWYTZvI/AAAAAAAAB9w/yO59_ivkalw/s640/IMG_1550_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Secondo (Main Course)</b></u>: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Char grilled <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Japanese Wagyu beef tenderloin</b></i></span> with onion mustard soy and Mizuna herb yuzu dressing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0PsHY_pI/AAAAAAAAB-E/TyZYltgugg4/s1600/IMG_1556_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0PsHY_pI/AAAAAAAAB-E/TyZYltgugg4/s640/IMG_1556_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love the floral decorations!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0R9WmJHI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/WO2nOkmxIzg/s1600/IMG_1559_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0R9WmJHI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/WO2nOkmxIzg/s640/IMG_1559_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <u><b>Dolce (Dessert)</b></u>:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Crisp hazelnut biscuit topped with <i style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Valrhona chocolate mousse</b></span></i> aside crushed raspberries and rasberry sorbet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0UE1Or-I/AAAAAAAAB-U/PZTNqQZDeTk/s1600/IMG_1562_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0UE1Or-I/AAAAAAAAB-U/PZTNqQZDeTk/s640/IMG_1562_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The shape of this chocolate mousse cake is very unique.....and there are some truffles on the plate too! Yummy! I can't resist any desserts! :P</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0VtqGjLI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/PRCcQM3MnUU/s1600/IMG_1563_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TNG0VtqGjLI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/PRCcQM3MnUU/s640/IMG_1563_resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">We were so full after the dinner! LOL! I can still recall the taste of my favourite truffles and Wagyu beef........</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, you might be thinking what gifts I have for my wedding anniversary? Well, they are not ready yet. :P Still in Paris now...hahahaa! They are <i style="color: orange;"><b>2 special order birkins that we placed last year</b></i> when we were in Paris. They will be ready any minute now (waiting for Paris's email or call or letter). My hubby promised to give me 2 birkins every anniversary. But since he knows that the ordering lead time is about a year, he will need to order the birkins 1 year ahead. And again, he surprised me on our anniversary celebration that he already placed <span style="font-size: large;"><i style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>ANOTHER 2 special order birkins for me for NEXT YEAR's anniversary</b></i></span>!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So even though my gifts are not yet with me, I am really really overjoyed hearing the news! LOL!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Will reveal my Hermes loot once they are ready. :P</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you enjoyed my little anniversary celebration...:D</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With love,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mia</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-6089815591835462322010-08-16T20:29:00.003+08:002010-08-16T21:04:08.372+08:00A couple of random new buys.....:PHi gals,<br />
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Hope you all had a good weekend!<br />
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Shopping has always been a part of my daily life. LOL! Can't help it! :P I shop expensive things as well as inexpensive/dirt cheap things (talking about under US$20 from street stalls). I absolutely enjoy doing all these mix and match and just bundle everything together. Well, I don't really like it when people just wear a single brand and throw like 5 or 6 items of the same brand onto themselves and then call it "stylish". Know what I mean? Well, for me, I can only wear at most 3 items of the same brand on myself when going out (unless I'm "modeling" some pieces for friends who wanna see how they look on a person, then I'll throw everything on just to let them see, which is of course purely for "modeling" purpose only and you won't see me out like that...LOL!). Anything more than that is just too much. Agree? Oui ou non? <br />
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Anyway, here are some of my miscellaneous new buys to share with you. Haha....I'm a good girl. Nothing Chanel. :P<br />
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So, first of all, 2 new pairs of sunnies......<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Louis Vuitton "Conspiration Pilote Canvas" aviator sunglasses with Gradiant gray lens</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5691.jpg" /></a></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I picked the silver color because I have a lot of brownish shade already for sunnies....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5695.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Love the subtle damier canvas print on the nose bridge and arms...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5697.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Alexander McQueen "Mary" sunglasses</b> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5427.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Made of tortoise-shell with gradient brown lens.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Love the "upside-down" frame and the nice logo on the side.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5431.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5432.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5574.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And a couple of new wallets...:D</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Zippy Coin Purse in "Gris Art Deco" color</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Limited Edition color)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5739.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought this gray Zippy coin purse so that I can have a mini wallet to put inside my Chanel classic mini flap in gray. This Zippy coin purse is just the perfect size....hehe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5740.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 very special Limited Edition LV Monogram wallets...</div><div style="text-align: center;">(can you tell I'm a sucker for anything limited edition? LOL) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5738.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Louis Vuitton Limited Edition 4 Key Holder "Fleuri" with pink floral lining</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5725.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5727.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Louis Vuitton "Insolite" Limited Edition "Fleuri" long wallet with pink floral lining</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5730.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5734.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Something from BV...:P</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5742.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><b>Bottega Veneta FW2010 "Opera" color Intrecciato Nappa French Flap Medium Wallet</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5743.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's hard to capture the true color of this lovely "Opera" color. It's like a purplish burgundy....</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5744.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></div><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;">Bottega Veneta SS2010 "Anemone" color Intrecciato Nappa Continental Wallet<a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5747.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This is going to be my travel wallet....love the compartments inside!</span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5746.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Care for some shoes? Again? :P</span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paul Smith "Chandra" Oxford style peep toe lace-up heels</b></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5717.jpg" width="426" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Made of suede and Linen...</span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5718.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Love the bright pink laces and brogue punched detailing....</span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5719.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5721.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Diane Von Furstenberg (DVF) Gold Wedge Thongs</b></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5699.jpg" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">Scored this on sale at Lane Crawford...only around US$130!! What a steal! Yay!</span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5700.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Love the small wedge which is really comfortable...</span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5703.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5579.jpg" /></a></div><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Something bling bling from a local shoe store...but this pair is imported from Italy...</span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bronze Sequined Peep-toe Mary Jane with special heels (Brand Name: I/C Icy Carpi) </b></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></b><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5705.jpg" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Love the special suede triangular heels with the gold tip...</span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5706.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Scored this on sale as well...and it's the only pair left in my size! Yay!</span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5709.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another pair from a local shoe store....which is also imported from Italy..</span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Heather Blue Embellished slippers (Brand Name: Eddy Daniele)</b></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5714.jpg" /></a></h2><h2 class="h2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">I love this special blue color which is great for summer..</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5716.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/New%20Buys/IMG_5594.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Bigger item now....a very cute messenger bag from Chloe.....</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Marcie Messenger in <span style="color: #b45f06;">Whiskey</span> color! </b></span><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5543.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Again, I studied Chloe Marcie because one of my college friends from the Philippines asked me about this as she wants to buy one. Oh well, the more I studied, the more I love the shape and design of this messenger bag - so "boho chic"! The flap of this Marcie messenger bag is a zippered flap and you can see the lovely stitching details. The leather is very nice and soft pebbled leather! </div><br />
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I'm actually lusting for this kind of "rusty orange" color because of its vintage feel. I'm originally thinking about such a rusty orange color in a Hermes bag (they have 3 colors named "Brique" , "Rouge Venetian" and "Sienne" which looks like rusty orange). But since these colors are not available now in my desired bag, so I bought this Chloe Marcie whiskey color to stop my thirst for a while. :P <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">ODJ I wore with my new Chloe Marcie messenger bag....</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> H&M</b> olive green tank underneath, <b>Mango</b> beige bat-wing top with lace sleeves, <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> Zara </b>olive/burgundy print pants,<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> OZOC</b> brown leather weaved belt, <b>Hermes</b> "Lift" PM Buffalo Horn & Lacquer Necklace, <b>Chanel</b> dangling earrings,<b> Alexander McQueen</b> sunglasses<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> <b>DVF</b> gold low wedge thongs </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;">BAG:</b> <b>Chloe</b> "Marcie" messenger bag in Whiskey color</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Oops, sorry about my messy hair...need a haircut soon! My bangs are too long! LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5553.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Some more close-up pix...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5569.jpg" /></a></div> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, one of my favorite animals for accessories! As you all know, I have a special love for OWLS when it comes to accessories and I actually collect them. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">My new OWL necklace! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(bought this from <b>Accessorize</b> ...... they have lots of nice stuff there! This only costs me around US$20! :D)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5627.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my ODJ wearing this owl and my new pair of YSL Tribtoo's in degrade burgundy color....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5641.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">TOP:</span> Kookai</b> blush chiffon multi-color floral print baby doll cut top with spaghetti straps, <b>Kookai</b> striped blue-gray long cardigan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">BOTTOM:</span> Zara </b>military green pants (folded up)<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">ACCESSORIES:</span> Accessorize</b><b></b> Owl necklace in gold with faux pearl eyes, <b>Chanel</b> dangling earrings,<b> Chloe</b> "Myrte" sunglasses with brown/matte gold rim<b> </b>and gradient brown lens<b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: purple;">SHOES:</b> <b>YSL</b> degrade burgundy Tribtoo 80 pumps</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: purple;">BAG:</span> Balenciaga </b>"Envelope" clutch with Giant Gold HW in Poupre color</div><b style="color: purple;"></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Love mix-matching prints these days....florals + stripes! Try it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5624.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some close-up pix of my <b>Balenciaga</b> clutch bag and <b>YSL Tribtoo</b> pumps...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5632.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is really a very stylish casual clutch (thanks to my friend Wai who enabled me on buying this! LOL)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5633.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my fave YSL shoes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5621.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can you see the "degrade" color from dark purple to burgundy?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The color of the Balenciaga clutch and YSL Tribtoo's kind of match....hehe! (But I actually don't like matching my shoes with my bags...:P)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/Modeling%20Pics/IMG_5635.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all folks for now! Hope you enjoy some of my new purchases. (Haha, you're correct, there are more but let's save some for my upcoming posts....:P)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week ahead! Stay tuned again for my next post!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mia</div>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-54579890882333502672010-08-14T23:16:00.005+08:002011-04-08T12:44:47.774+08:00A "Tribute" to YSL!! Pictures Overload! :P<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br />
Hi Gals!<br />
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Maintaining a blog isn't as easy as I thought it would be! Hahahaha! As much as I want to update my blog everyday, I find that I don't have time to do so, LOL! But I'll try my best to update my blog at least once every week, ok ok? Thank you very much for all your patience. :D<br />
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Anyway, I promised that this post of mine will be all about shoes - and this 1st post will be all about YSL which is currently my favorite brand for shoes. <br />
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I started my "love affair" with YSL shoes last year, around November. It wasa casual conversation with my friend Charm from Manila. She was actually the one who wanted to buy her first pair of <i><b>YSL Tributes</b></i>. So, what I did was do some research together with her on the colors, leather, availability etc. And the more I dig into it, the more I'm convinced I should buy a pair!! LOL! So, after so many late night discussions with Charm, I ended up getting my 1st pair instead of her! Hahahaha! <br />
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Then, after a few months, I started to love the look of Victoria Beckham pumps, and always wonder why she can walk in those heels carrying her sons and still look so poised. So, I went to our local store to try on a pair. OMG! The pumps are so comfy, esp. the arch is done very very well! That's how I started to love the <i><b>Tribtoo </b></i>pumps, especially the lower heel "80s" version which is my "go-to" heels whenever I want to wear a pair of<b> stylish but comfy pumps</b>! It's HEAVEN!!! LOL!<br />
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So, this post is all about my <b>YSL Shoe Family</b>. I'll do similar posts following this to share with you my other shoes collection, such as Christian Louboutin, Givenchy, Lanvin, Miu Miu, Chloe, Nicholas Kirkwood, Fendi, Guiseppe Zanotti etc....<br />
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Without further ado, here's my collection of <i><b>YSL Tribtoo pumps</b></i>......hope you like them!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>1. Tribtoo 80 Pumps</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Leather: </b><b>Bufalo Iridescent</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Color: Tortora (Metallic Taupe)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Indoor pictures without flash (daytime)</i></div><img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_0463_copyright.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>2. Tribtoo 80 Pumps</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Leather: </b><b>Vitello Vernice Soft</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Color: Nude </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Indoor pictures without flash (daytime)</i></div><img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_0466_copyright.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>3. Tribtoo 80 Pumps</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Leather: </b><b>Nappa</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Color: Cognac</b><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Indoor pictures without flash (daytime)</i></div><u><b><img alt="" border="0" height="480" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/IMG_0470_copyright.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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</b></u>And my newest buys recently.....hehehehe!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>4. Tribtoo 80 Pump<br />
Leather: Kid Scamosciato<br />
Color: <span style="color: navy;">Notte</span><br />
Style No: 209947 C2000 4100</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5487.jpg" /></a></div><b></b></div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5489.jpg" /><br />
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Now something special in the finishing....I am so in love with this pair!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>5. Tribtoo 80 Pump</b><br />
<b> Leather: Nappa Degrade' Petalo</b><br />
<b> Color: <span style="color: darkred;">Scarlat Sfuma.Prugna</span></b><br />
<b> Style No: 209947 BEZ00 6179</b></div><br />
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Can you see the degrade effect from Dark Purple/plum to berry to burgundy?? So hard to describe the color but it is sooooo pretty IRL!<br />
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Now for this one, it is some new invention of YSL....it's a pump, but....it's a Tribute!! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>6. New Tribute 105 Pump</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> Leather: Vitello Vernice Soft</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> Color: <span style="color: purple;">Prune</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b> Style No: 247914 B8100 5052</b></div><br />
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This new Tribute pumps reminds me of the Christian Louboutin "Bianca", but this YSL pair is far more comfortable than the CL Bianca's! You should try them!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">This color is so hard to capture...it's in between dark plum and brown. But more brown I think. This close-up picture is more true to the real color...</div><img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5462.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i>Note: For Tribtoo 80s pump, there is also this same PRUNE color with the same <b>color number "5052"</b>, but the leather is nappa/kid. The patent version and the nappa/kid version colors look the same.</i></div><img alt="" border="0" height="425" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5483.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">A comparison picture between the <b>Prugna degrade</b> color and the <b>Prune Patent</b> color...</div><img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5479.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Now, how about a family picture of my Tribtoo's and Tribute pumps?</div><img alt="" border="0" height="426" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_5500.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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Hope you like my little Tribtoo 80 pumps collection. I really strongly recommend them if you want a pair of modern, stylish, and comfortable heels!<br />
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Now, onto my <b>YSL Tribute sandals collection</b>...the first pair which got me into this YSL shoes craze! LOL!<br />
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My first pair of Tributes...<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>1.Tribute 105 Sandals</b><br />
<b> Leather: Cuoio Paint</b><br />
<b> Color: <span style="color: purple;">Dark Cuoio</span></b></div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r354/miacillan/YSL%20Shoe%20Collection/IMG_6925_resize.jpg" /><br />
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Comparing the colors of <b>Dark Cuoio Tribute</b> with <b>Cognac Tribtoo</b>.. <i>(dark cuoio color is redder, while cognac color is more tan..)</i><br />
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<b>2. Tribute 105 Sandals</b><br />
<b>Leather: Vitello Vernice Soft</b><br />
<b>Color: <span style="color: #660000;">Bourgogne (Burgundy)</span> </b><br />
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A comparison picture between my <b>Tribute Patent Bourgogne</b> and also my <b>new Tribute Pumps</b> <b>Patent Prune</b> color....<br />
<i>(The Bourgogne color is redder, while the Prune color is more brown...)</i><br />
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And my newest additions to my Tribute Sandals family.....<br />
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<b>3. Tribute 75 Sandals</b><br />
<b>Leather: Vitello Vernice Soft</b><br />
<b>Color: <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">Fumo</span></b><br />
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Take note that the lower heel version of YSL Tribute sandals doesn't have the "T-strap" like the higher 105 heels version.....<br />
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</b></u><b>4. Tribute 105 Sandals</b><br />
<b>Leather: Vulcano (crackled leather)</b><br />
<b>Color: <span style="color: orange;">Sahara</span></b> <br />
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Perfect pair to spice up any outfit! I got this on sale at Hong Kong Lane Crawford and it's the only pair left in my size!! :D<br />
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<b>5. Tribute 105 Sandals</b><br />
<b>Leather: Bufalo Iridescent </b><br />
<b>Color: Tortora (Metallic Taupe)</b><br />
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This is a perfect taupe color.....<br />
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Together with my Tortora Tribtoo's..they are the same color...see how I love this color! LOL!<br />
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There is actually another <b>iridescent color named "Mastice". </b>So what's the difference between the colors "<b>iridescent Mastice</b>" and <b>"iridescent Tortora"</b>?<br />
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Here you go....<br />
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<i>(Note: The "Mastice" pair is not mine. It belongs to my friend Charmaine.)</i><br />
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<b>Left: Mastice; Right: Tortora<br />
</b><i>(Actually, both colors look quite similar to each other. But Mastice has more gray undertone in it, while Tortora has more brown)</i><br />
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<b>Left: Tortora; Right: Mastice</b><br />
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<b>Right: Tortora; Left: Mastice</b><br />
<i>(The heels of Tortora is a darker color and more brown, while the heels of Mastice is a lighter color and more gray.)</i><br />
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And this pair...my most recent addition. I adore this color so much!<br />
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<b>6. Tribute 105 Sandals</b><br />
<b>Leather: Bufalino</b><br />
<b>Color: Vanilla (Nude)</b><br />
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It's a very nice pinkish blush nude color....LOVE IT!<br />
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And <b>comparison picture with my Tribtoo Patent Nude color....</b><br />
<i>(The patent nude color is more of a "milk tea" color, while the Vanilla "nude" is more of blush pink..)</i><br />
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How about a family picture of my YSL Tribute sandals?<br />
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<b>Together with my Tribtoo and New Tribute pumps...</b><br />
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Now to the "miscellaneous" YSL heels that I own.....:P <br />
Scored this recently on sale at Barney's.....<br />
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<u><b>YSL "Essentiel" 105 Sandals</b><b> in Gray Suede w/ white trim</b></u><br />
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I'm in love with the special heels!<br />
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Last but not least, a special pair of YSL booties which I scored from Nordstrom sale last year....<br />
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<u><b>YSL "Divine" black booties with cigarette heels</b></u><br />
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Remember, DO NOT GO SHOPPING in these...LOL!<br />
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Finally, my complete <b>YSL shoes Family Picture</b> ... <br />
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<div style="color: blue;"><u><b>SIZING REFERENCE FOR TRIBUTE SANDALS AND TRIBTOO PUMPS </b></u></div><div style="color: blue;">For those of you who might be considering buying a pair of YSL Tribute Sandals or Tribtoo Pumps, I would like to say something about the sizing. YSL heels are slightly larger in size than Christian Louboutin heels. But still, if you compared YSL heels to normal US sizes, they do run a little small.</div><div style="color: blue;"><br />
</div><span style="color: blue;">For your reference, I'm mostly a size 40 or 40.5 in Christian Louboutin. But for YSL Tributes, I am a size 39.5 (I can also do Size 40 but the feel is not as stable as Size 39.5 when walking). For YSL Tribtoo pumps, I'm a size 39.5 as well (but for Tribtoo pumps, I can't do a size 40 like Tribute sandals because I have serious heel slippage problem in size 40 for this pumps version). Hope this little guidance can help if you're ordering the shoes without the chance to try them on first.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">So, that's all folks for this Part 1 of my shoe craze! Any favorites? Hope you've enjoyed the pictures. :D</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Stay tuned for my next shoe post. Have a nice weekend!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Cheers,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Mia</span></span>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214118600978598304.post-7707866505619781162010-07-26T15:14:00.000+08:002010-07-26T15:14:00.089+08:00Winners of my 2nd Giveaways...:DHi gals,<br />
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Hope you enjoyed your weekend.<br />
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Summer is actually a busy time for moms like me because there are a lot of extra-curricular activities for my son Mason. He's now doing swimming, golf, painting, football and music as extra-curricular activities, as well as regular summer school at his own school. This makes me, the "chauffeur" of my little boss, extra busy. Not to mention I need to get up early in the morning too coz his 1st class is like 8:30am! LOL!<br />
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Anyway, thank you so much for those who have left me a comment in my last post to enter the Giveaway, and expressed your preference on which Giveaway gift you like more. I really appreciate and value every input you readers have given me. :D I will try to make more time to update my blog more often.<br />
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So, now, I am going to announce the 2 lucky winners. :D<br />
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First of all, for the <b>1st Giveway</b> -<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="color: #990000;">"b+ab special edition Alice in Wonderland Red Queen T-shirt in black/red colorway"</span></b></span>... <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The lucky winner is:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">ODDINARY77!!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>(Congratulations to you...:D)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TE0zgUidhpI/AAAAAAAAB7I/O0vRyCzVZEE/s1600/Winner+of+Red+Queen+Tshirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TE0zgUidhpI/AAAAAAAAB7I/O0vRyCzVZEE/s640/Winner+of+Red+Queen+Tshirt.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Now, for the <b>2nd Giveway</b> -<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="color: #990000;">"Gray volume cropped short sleeves jacket"... </span></b></span><u><b></b></u><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>The lucky winner is:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">MAY!!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>(Congratulations to you...:D)</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TE00gmBeXlI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/OUHb5s7aeR8/s1600/Winner+of+Gray+Cropped+Jacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XGajDNW5IfQ/TE00gmBeXlI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/OUHb5s7aeR8/s640/Winner+of+Gray+Cropped+Jacket.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #3d85c6;"><b> </b></i></div><i>Note: The above lucky draw was done by inputting the names of the participants into a lucky draw application online (courtesy of classtools.net).</i><br />
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Again, congratulations to the lucky winners this time!! Winners, <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: blue;">ODDINARY77</b></span> and <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b>MAY</b></span>, what to do now? Simple.<br />
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Just email me at<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"> </span><u style="background-color: white; color: blue;">mia.cillan@gmail.com</u>. Let me know your <i style="background-color: white; color: magenta;"><b>contact name</b></i> and <i style="color: magenta;"><b>address</b></i>, and I'll mail out the gifts to you as soon as I receive your information. As you know, I'm residing in Hong Kong, so if you're not located in Asia, your gift may take a while to reach you. :P<br />
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When you receive the gifts, please remember to leave me a comment here or email me so that I will know you got them safely. Hope you like these little gifts from me.<br />
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Thanks again for visiting my blog. My next post will be all about shoesssssssssssss.....stay tuned!<br />
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Have a great week ahead everyone!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Mia <i> </i>Bon Chic Bon Genrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11537851357232749891noreply@blogger.com3