Mischa's Recent Hits, OKs and Misses

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">You <em>always </em>see Mischa Barton in the 'who's wearing the trend' or 'best outfits' sections of fashion magazines. But she is also known to wear a few not-very-flattering outfits out and about. She's a spectrum dresser -one who has hits, oks and misses. Here are a bunch of candids from this year:<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162134766594098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqIGjGr8KMOwYmXRJ51l2LLRfe961DgQ1plKivRsN6GO-BWpR_DHYVPgGSLZhojRPjbupt3f6MFW3AomPQ0PqSpsxqU3aQ71PjrvF12InQZijR-llERKrc0G-BrhYi2qZoDg0DEA3IgVab/s400/2007_02_04.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Miss -White footless tights with that black shift dress look awkward together, and that pair of green sandals is definitely a no.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162632982800546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLbm2365jIaoM1f4fZ3WwrzIzkBNBmdeCrI95lTXkbUCv49-4S-b8vF20xpHUefd_VFoFH9g6bhgTJ48yOhtgL9oXHa9QcIQpMrwPtHyzHJU3Bqbr_puHFywx22wSMd5o-_uLUe2ouXga/s400/2007_02_15+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />OK -Maybe it's because the black dress is so casual and that cardigan isn't, but this outfit is only so-and so.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162027392411666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jTbOW5GRZVVOT-2zSJn4NVT6kNuKumkFcl5959meQ62mV7uKSQh4ZwJijZUSA9dYAdZyhjsyYMsOTUdEHr6VnzCEMfrmFUHqQM-bKGQybG0vIlX0ZJ7yApI2tLbNVBEjQKyKlkGlp27a/s400/2007_01_10.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Miss -The public display of bras is not cool. This dress could have been very classy if she had worn a solid top underneath.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162233550841922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPoW1luWufCtw_89xG0brlRjBLGcAas1t9lfyGB_MebTreSfffjWcooukrSicPO9xgej4iunBDgpzXMBYyt2cA8t1Lq8-86-9eJgHb5qZ3KgTtdiMx99Y8HKhQ8IMGqZQcehfNPfQuMdY/s400/2007_02_17.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Hit -I really like this outfit which is weird because it's all red and lacy, but it's other details like the ruffles in front and the fit are just so right. And the nude, patent shoes is a good modern choice to go with the otherwise all red outfit.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162233550841938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXNpapK7wYLAoQSPvMCxoB07tPncukw1On3X0o7BB973dkkfvlKXLB81AI5SfTwJ7-II80NZb69SsiwhinsVVi8B7gbjuC-lapV7-ZOlgIm0saULsqqu-98n4lgWARqedMz9VS8AjUYJL/s400/2007_02_28+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Hit- Mischa walking around in Paris. Love this outfit. It's casual in a sophisticated way.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162559968356482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBHAyL6GS7SVHSN1mIEk2KUgQHPtqcdrW44_KERleb7iP6Wt7zdIjVuCpBI-wtXar7vv16R9o4RmW5cnTcAav7Dx8E-_yqfAePDSkY2SfVgNVXVN5CpUNSu0Vex68h99-c8jIufuLIGeU/s400/2007_03_08.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Hit -Yes I like boring and simple outfits, although the hat and the necklace really adds something to the outfit. And yes, those are actually jeans, not pants, (I zoomed into the pic.)<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162349514958962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNLhM3pgx6AZScIWtTCkO_BVw24M-i6TfDNqgVha-V8ESDrrIOkVjgRzVde8n0pb8R1h1IoJzXZ_H-i3SUOoUhyphenhyphenr6wZbKA_4o6SxzeVFD7v3V33pgILd6RXO7hQt_AOhh0Jlnvl2LjpsR/s400/2007_03_08+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Hit -Love the boho vibe from the outfit. It's boho in a pretty, not-messy way.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162345219991650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoyana_lquE7HTSaXOGuY3BqFNZTjv9fEWZFDlVKkPp6zQLVizfpaneTowuuYJi7V9jb5c7JRkkhapJtHEdYr6LkOen1wDAUEdcEhbHAHjunFKgr2jN7lKJYdmARBe_4ogw72GLNrPTFn/s400/2007_03_12.bmp" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />OK -The coat is so lovely and everything looks casual but put-together. The problem is her shoes.<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162564263323794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYHyOilWiI5-BTcL4HidlU4Z93q2yZTyrp3-CrokKthxLbiONUNKFR8Ic2-y-Fe9ar4VBJl2elSj9BS9DlTlqRSGrtLNipzLnUbmp7JQa4slPVx7xDxw79FPB5aso3avqftmzE0Y5RvVa/s400/2007_02_15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />OK -Mischa's wearing a nice casual little white dress for daytime, (but I don't like this particular white dress that much.) LWDs are must-haves this season!<br /></span><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162130471626786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKL9jB-AU8cwe3CUWPSi6O463zfLGye0wKwwitBM_1aqXp3uSpWxfH9SNOK7jMoEP-DupbWDoFVSTb4SzVYF8CAn9uUo_1DA1D4m91JZAHPNBdcWvTBo91QMKPZ102pu1afwvSHdfwRyJ/s400/2007_02.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Controversial -Loads of people made fun of Mischa wearing that dress on the left, but I think it's actually nice because it's like a sophisticated ballerina outfit. And that all-black outfit on the right, I'm not sure what but something seems off about it. Maybe it's the shorts or the leather jacket?</span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048162023097444354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QWslNQTjKEnIsWaob29_zjlZb3B7hOp-_8hs5usniec0gTP15pjjl7_gBFnq5DEUHlKV9IeknhKAP9puQFr-JUdZjtP0ipo07rsvqiWEpjbA-WFXAoschNr62T43c7fR5hVpsFM7Wv-X/s400/2007_.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Hits -OK, so these aren't candids, but she (and the outfits) looked so pretty I couldn't resist. The black sequined dress with the coat are just perfect (left). And that gold dress (right) is pretty and right-on-trend without being <em>too </em>metallic and shiny.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Isn't it so unfair those gold Keds actually look cool with that sort-of-formal outfit (black sequined dress; above left)?</span>

Mischa's Recent Hits, OKs and Misses

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The Problem with the Drape Neck

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Recently in the Ralph Lauren sale, I acquired this completely exquisite cable drape neck cashmere sweater for a very good bargain. And trust me, it truly feels exquisite. It looks great too.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047954005244184754" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rg3vbC0XCLI/AAAAAAAAASU/SP10Nf8ny_8/s400/Ralph+Lauren+Cable+Drape+Neck+Cashmere.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The only problem is that while the drape neck looks great and has an interesting twist compared to other classic styled sweaters, it is the devil to match it. I'm not sure about you, but I wear cashmere in cold weathers. And in cold weathers I usually wear a jacket over my sweaters to keep warm. </span><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Unfortunately, with this drape neck, nothing looks good over it. If you wear a big coat over it, the drape neck creates a big bulge in your chest area that creates a terribly unflattering silohuette. If you wear it with a blazer or something and let the drape neck hang out, it looks strange. So the only way to wear it really is on its own. But when the weather is warm enough that I feel I can safely walk out with just a sweater on, this cashmere sweater is <em>too warm</em>. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">So this style is actually quite a pain and I'm still trying to figure out how to wear it right. Ideas?</span></p>

The Problem with the Drape Neck

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Bebe SS07

<div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I must say, I've been impressed with Bebe's marketing techniques lately. They've managed to present themselves as ladylike, sophisticated, stylish and chic.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493709304105042" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMyS0XCFI/AAAAAAAAARg/w7i3AnIfP-8/s400/bebe-ad2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Through Mischa, they also appeal to the young and trendy. These ad campaigns really makes me want to go out and buy this trench coat (unfortunately, the site says it is not available for sale. <em>Why</em> do they even bother to shoot this if its not even available sale??). . .<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493709304105026" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMyS0XCEI/AAAAAAAAARY/rEPCLVtod5Y/s400/bebe-ad1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />. . . and this dress. . . <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493464490969106" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMkC0XCBI/AAAAAAAAARA/7XU4sCbVlbs/s400/bebe-+catalog+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />. . . and basically everything in the catalog as well. Even though the fashion in the catalog seems to be targeted at a more sophisticated audience, it just looks soooo cool with this jet as a backdrop!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047502655720982674" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxU7C0XCJI/AAAAAAAAASA/DTcmcNGbJhA/s400/bebe-+catalog+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047506684400306338" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxYli0XCKI/AAAAAAAAASI/ZpTvPLgMF1Y/s400/bebe-+catalog+3.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span> <div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMjy0XB-I/AAAAAAAAAQo/TEqHZljTtlo/s1600-h/bebe-1.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493460196001762" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMjy0XB-I/AAAAAAAAAQo/TEqHZljTtlo/s400/bebe-1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Their </span><a href="http://www.bebe.com/gp/home.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">website</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> is quite well designed, comprehensive and easy to navigate too. And some of the clothes shown actually look nice. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The only problem with all this is their actual store and products. Have you BEEN to a BEBE store? Because the ambiance it emanates feels nothing like this. I've tried. I've been inside many times trying to look for remnants of this style, I even asked if they had this dress that Mischa was wearing in the ad (to which the sales people told me they have never seen in the store before)- nothing. </div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493460196001778" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMjy0XB_I/AAAAAAAAAQw/019jPjsFIeM/s400/bebe-2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">In reality, the actual store feels cheap, and most of the clothes look cheap, slutty and way overpriced, like these two tops shown above.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047493705009137714" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgxMyC0XCDI/AAAAAAAAARQ/zLM5TpMtq4E/s400/bebe-+cosmo+cover+april.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Even Eva Longoria- who always looks so chic and elegant- looks cheap wearing this Bebe top on the cover of this month's Cosmopolitan. </span><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">So kudos to Bebe's marketing and web design team, and to those in the Bebe design and store concept team- a little revamping is in order.The products have to FIT the image!</span></p>

Bebe SS07

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SS07 Beauty Trend: The White Eyeliner

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">First off, thanks for suggesting mascaras to me last week. For those who are interested, the Lancome counter that I went to told me that the much-loved Definicils has stopped being produced, so instead I bought its new Cils Design Pro. (It's a two-sided mascara.) It was only a bit more expensive than L'Extreme so I figured I'll try it. </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047074928220121074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHTWJRJ8JKacc2qPfYPowlBHhDExK4AQKXLrpPKOyKiqfJR806gifftWzZ5W3Aim0PSJhlAm6CqjqdyCjvioFr50KPrDral1vYfMecIe6mFBeWl_6rMkAMrYpsFmmGpWeeAYBESQcBIzA/s400/Dior+FW05.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Anyways onto today's topic -the white eyeliner. Now I am no expert about makeup so I was always thought white eyeliners weren't that versatile. I thought they were only useful in useful in doing the 60's mod look, as done in the Dior FW05 show. But apparently, there is another way to use it.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047063559441688530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYB7QYdOwUYj6t-vu9zMRkbzgi_6yBO6m0Le65EYfoBJsArsRQjUjxcBvwFvigbb_xy0VNJnkquSrFMy09hQLMptD0eqr70DIIaDyZSazJn0LlTojtG7x8y-Wxh1h0Lo86oNOHO76jYs6H/s400/Anna+Sui+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Some people (me included) feel that wearing black eyeliner all around the eyes is feels a bit heavy and 'madeup', especially for a daytime look. Recently, I read in a magazine that solved this problem. A great way to wear eyeliner but still achieve a (relatively) natural look is to wear black eyeliner along the top line, and white eye along the bottom line. I think it brightens up your eye area, (plus the magazine claims it widens your eyes.) </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047063555146721218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxaoJA1D8aWb70UGU3zazkf-bEvPGptdPh9JFvkhI5HSmEECBVBWAAyOQRRHuV12_qe8QOFuREv5AzKp3wgjRW1GVzCJRRZhyphenhyphenyZfuPuTtFejV2b7O-TEHKyFtnbQk9_P0-gQUqIP1s0bs/s400/Anna+Sui+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Check out how it was done in the Anna Sui SS07 show -Du Juan (above) looks really pretty with this makeup.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5047063559441688546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzh0dxdrvt2dTZZw52H59W0uV0zgEqzxH-oH6git9LIDCqo5MWm9pXOeB3TpIX0gaAjB7gt3scIX6oO40RBHGUj8qor1ORP8ASeEBo4vI1hcbTITisaBnXETE1thezPuhvH1pR8h0wRRd/s400/Shu+Uemura+EYE+LIGHT+PENCIL+WHITE.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />So I really wanted to try this look and made the effort to visit 3 Shu Umerura shops just to get this two-ended eyeliner, (one end is white, the other end is pearl,) but it's completely sold out! I'm definitely going to try again when I get back to London and if it's really sold out, I suppose I can try Nars.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So ya, just a little makeup idea for you all to try out!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Photo sources: <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk">vogue.co.uk</a> and <a href="http://www.shuuemura.com">Shu Uemura</a></span> </p>

SS07 Beauty Trend: The White Eyeliner

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Not So Glamorous

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm0SS0XBvI/AAAAAAAAAOw/qItZRZyuLxM/s1600-h/vuitton+check+bags.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046763083827447538" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm0SS0XBvI/AAAAAAAAAOw/qItZRZyuLxM/s400/vuitton+check+bags.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Just in case any one of you thought that these cheap plastic check Vuitton bags seen on their SS07 catwalk were cool. . . . </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046765849786386226" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm2zS0XBzI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/tDAt4tND2-U/s400/vuitton+check+bags+5.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">. . .and then got it into your head from this spread in the recent Teen Vogue that it was a great bag for this season, I did some first hand research while I was home for spring break. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046766176203900738" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm3GS0XB0I/AAAAAAAAAPY/zP4A_wgZBto/s400/vuitton+check+bags+4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I'd like to point out that while they make it look really stylish and cool on the catwalk and in the photoshoots, the actual people who uses these bags are <strong>not so glamorous</strong>.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm0Si0XBwI/AAAAAAAAAO4/HLosFF0u3RM/s1600-h/vuitton+check+bags+2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046763088122414850" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/Rgm0Si0XBwI/AAAAAAAAAO4/HLosFF0u3RM/s400/vuitton+check+bags+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> In fact, these bags are commonly used by street vendors as storage and for garbage disposal. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Seriously, I don't know where they get their ideas from. </span>

Not So Glamorous

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Chloe's Bay Bag

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Months ago, BG wrote about </span><a href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2007/01/chloe-bags-ss07.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Chloe's SS07 bags</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">. Back then, I wasn't yet into anything SS07 nor have I seen any of the bags so I didn't pay too much attention to them. Now that we're starting SS07, I'm very into all bags SS07. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046296165012969762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzxjzZD1kjl506M7XoVyO_1xOkurOnpw9GxrEOoHAItRo1k19prQqbSFUCs2p6iTOySV4hz_oEk8kFZu4dL-HE1mB0X6l2a6At1H6ot3bCLaoOjijkDOd16AVHl0iAYaKgmD0lOUmFq2U/s400/Chloe+Bay.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />When <strong>Chloe's Bay bag</strong> arrived at <strong>net-a-porter.com</strong>, I stared at it for awhile and it grew on me. It's practical, girly and chic. Plus it's by Chloe, which usually means the leather is gorgeous. There are two versions, the first one is this quilted version, which is more lady-like and sophisticated. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046296165012969746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhug93EafINeKXruLDHtRBG3aJr6Jh7HxvWqc8abqnjgzjYx1DPqQAih-QvRZHueYPJqQ69LRj8u9Y-2Ak75JGwHJth1c1Ryx65IrZuE2r8AeOy_qvE2F2RAlU_uDOTvLP5OcvB-9jIxsXd/s400/Chloe+Bay+(1).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The second version here is a bit more androgynous but equally chic.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046296074818656498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqzL48wT7UgvzE-LhW_tOURS4Fk3XFCez9j-7VxMfoVMq6GhysDWwYMnQzQMevmWdI4kfTKA_E7YJCl6x8U0dRUYh5EbNw8vmz1bQW2-x8iJ5gRNmf3cLBVbPhRTA4q_AYns7k2FmaTA3j/s400/Chloe+Bay+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Then as expected, we started seeing it carried by celebs. <strong>Mischa Barton</strong> totally had me convinced that the Bay is gorgeous and fab for all ages. I mean seriously, doesn't it look so cool on her?</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5046296074818656514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsbjJ-xEIQXONd3QKcnyu4kM7rQ5CjfHqJ2AzvOeCO4axdmtvV2k3aZYJfEXqo_Z_OpCKKQB4Oc873f4WEGb90df9KeOZVsNA6-_7vO8iE23dbNVgggKu86njC72t_qUx45_F4VwXR0V0/s400/Chloe+Bay+(3).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />But then <strong>Britney Spears</strong> started carrying it last week and honestly, it really doesn't look good on her. It's probably also because I don't associate her with good taste, (although I admittingly still love some of her old songs.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">But of course, as a fashion-lover, I'm certainly not basing my love/hate decision on photos of Mischa and Britney so I checked it out at <strong>Lane Crawford</strong> (a HK department store) yesterday and well, the bag was definitely bigger, and the material odder than I imagined it. What I mean is, the leather didn't seem like the usual soft Chloe leather; the leather seemed a bit thin and crinkled in an ugly way (unlike the beautiful crinkleness on Balenciaga bags.) </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So the truth is, I'm a bit disappointed. My almost-non-existant optimistic side tells me that maybe, it just happens that those Bay bags I saw were over-tried-on by customers, or maybe it's just the lighting, so I'm going to look out for them again next time I go shopping. Maybe they will look better. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Photo of bags from </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">net-a-porter.com</span></a>

Chloe's Bay Bag

Months ago, BG wrote about Chloe's SS07 bags . Back then, I wasn't yet into anything SS07 nor have I seen any of the bags so I didn...

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H&M M by Madonna

<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Having personally been unimpressed by the last few designer for H&M collections, I didn't really have much expectations of this M by Madonna collection either. I was only vaguely aware that it was even coming out this week! But then while shopping with my cousin at the new H&M store in HK (you will <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> believe what a crowd it was-and still is) I came across the collection and so took a look. And boy was I surprised. I actually LIKE the collection! Its simple, chic, elegant and totally wearable.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >While people have complained that this is a boring and safe collection, I personally think that this is the best way to do it. For even though the previous designer collections have been adventurous and exciting, you ultimately cannot cheaply mass produce such garments without compromising the quality. At least with this collection, since the designs are so classic, there is less room to go wrong.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fHabOUI/AAAAAAAAAOA/S5_sngdpQGQ/s1600-h/madonna-+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569234476415298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fHabOUI/AAAAAAAAAOA/S5_sngdpQGQ/s400/madonna-+1.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>The classic white trench looks gorgeous. But alas, its such a hot item I did not see it at the store.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fHabOVI/AAAAAAAAAOI/BgOz8eYEZKA/s1600-h/madonna-+2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569234476415314" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fHabOVI/AAAAAAAAAOI/BgOz8eYEZKA/s400/madonna-+2.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>But mostly I am just loving the office looks from this collection. They are so simple, put-together yet very sexy and chic.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOYI/AAAAAAAAAOg/ufm9qTwqS40/s1600-h/madonna-+8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569238771382658" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOYI/AAAAAAAAAOg/ufm9qTwqS40/s400/madonna-+8.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>I adore these two all over white look.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOWI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/03h9RxY_SkA/s1600-h/madonna-+3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569238771382626" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOWI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/03h9RxY_SkA/s400/madonna-+3.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And I absolutely LOVE this dress (left). I saw it in white, tried it on and it looked great and fitted BEAUTIFULLY. I almost even bought it, but alas, I didn't have anywhere to wear it to. For something more casual, the shirt dress on the right is also a great option.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOXI/AAAAAAAAAOY/BIQ_CV9SX8Y/s1600-h/madonna-+7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569238771382642" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2fXabOXI/AAAAAAAAAOY/BIQ_CV9SX8Y/s400/madonna-+7.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>For pattern, these two dresses are sophisticated and classy.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2jnabOZI/AAAAAAAAAOo/f5RE2qHNGZA/s1600-h/madonna-+15.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045569311785826706" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgV2jnabOZI/AAAAAAAAAOo/f5RE2qHNGZA/s400/madonna-+15.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a>And THESE are the belts i've been looking for. Simple and versatile with just the right amount of detail and width- I'd like one of each please!<br /><br />The best thing I like about this collection is that it doesn't look cheap. I'd wear everything I've just posted. My only concern now is that since its so widely publicized and sold, do I really want to risk clashing with every other girl on the street. . . . . .<br /></span>

H&M M by Madonna

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Sampling Mascaras

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS19_OoJPCRORSkTVZfetR9VW9jJTf5gDWRcj5JVqkxTq7XL74FyQEvUnKv3Q0wkOJXW_PKJEBBWjcFRqr_hM8DJYdz6mIYHcyV9AqBEKMcf-dnQtv-Hp97BcacqcBF9q9LNjfpJvjCllr/s1600-h/Estee+Lauder+Projectionist.jpg"></a><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">If you have read my </span><a href="http://www.janemag.com/fashion/blogs/fashion/2007/03/beauty_the_nonw.html#comments"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">recent post </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">in the Jane blog, then you'll know that I'm desperate for a new tube of mascara. I've got this habit: after I finish a product, I usually don't buy the same product. I either buy a (magazine or Makeup Alley) -recommended product, or try out new products on the market because you never know if there are better ones out there. So when BG and I were shopping yesterday, I tried out two mascaras which are quite new.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045201373554252002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKpvGHbjBpPCXzygWNTKitPgM8xwvpd9Lgs9c39Q0ce4ArBojtZyP9KTGWE3VRmw9FNCrQ3OvXIqrZ3C-6XpmjwUOe6gWXuEl7IuMRU1ORJiDc6HK6p-VtmPfbrWD1IQ1o3oy69nOiYXK/s400/Shiseido+Maquillage+Mascara.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The first mascara was one by <strong>Shiseido Maquillage</strong>. I can't remember the exact name of the mascara and the official site is in Japanese so this is just from what the saleslady told us. The mascara had one one of those flat combs and it had a waterproof formula. It was supposedly a light, volume-enhancing mascara, although when pushed further, the saleslady also claimed that it was supposed to legnthen your lashes. She quickly curled my lashes and tried some on my lashes. The result? My lashes sort of clumped together and I looked like I had half the lashes I actaully had. Plus, they looked barely legnthened and only a bit volume-ised. I removed the mascara immediately and moved on.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5045201373554251986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlEK2HwRb-jg7UDUm56om6QW-lr_ZIv-KC4ojjkamBKJ7Z1b1pvu908lKmmA5CVHLLluzVpnTeAgcx1C157Q5ag0efuLbfzrKDaJUY6rbGNl3Jysw5q5V9gwUSPp3fnCyPAQ7JJ5UUpgs/s400/Estee+Lauder+Projectionist+2.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The second mascara was <strong>the Projectionist by Estee Lauder</strong>, which I've been meaning to try out for awhile. I had my reservations because it was not available waterproof, but the 'High Definition Volume Mascara' ad looked so tempting so I had to give it a try. The saleslady curled my lashes, put on <em>many </em>coats of mascara base, and then many <em>many</em> coats of the Projectionist. She put on so many coats of mascara that my eyes literally teared up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The result was kind of weird. It was obviously a good mascara as it did a decent job at lengthening and adding volume (I have high standards). And like the ad said, it certainly added 'drama' to my lashes -they looked very unnatural and coated up (thanks to the saleslady.) BG thought my lashes looked weird. I was unsure about the effects and it being non-waterproof so the saleslady said I should wait for a few hours. When I got home about two hours later, a tiny bit of mascara seemed to have already smudged around the outer bottom eyeline very slightly. So I guess that's a no.</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The conclusion? Since I'm such a risk averse girl and practically every mascara smudges on me, it seems like I'm destined to stick with good-old-totally-waterproof Lancome. Oh well, I might as well try out the ever popular Defincils. What is<em> your</em> take on waterproof/ non-waterproof mascaras? Pls recommend me a dramatic, waterproof, smudge-free mascara if you know any!</span></div>

Sampling Mascaras

If you have read my recent post in the Jane blog, then you'll know that I'm desperate for a new tube of mascara. I've got this h...

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A New Take on 3.1 Phillip Lim

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044844216958818466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy8jQh3rHI77Jk_BUUP6PVp6LFhMrehi0z-405x3VvjUKD7bYZMDMHMYrWQb3OVYIg7LVFLLj483gQuVoXBGu9p2vOA7XG_x1ynX-3XxqsBKd29LJi06Oek2-CuY75j8vFBI42kT6bpXA/s400/3.1+Phillip+Lim+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />In the past few seasons, <strong>Phillip Lim</strong> has been one of the NY's new 'big' fashion designers. People love his clothes because they're chic, girly but not overly so, wearable and don't look cheap. I've always thought his designs were pretty and loveable, but I wasn't <em>too </em>interested in them. Maybe because I can't quite imagine myself wearing clothes so mature. Afterall, I'm a somewhat fashionably-unbothered student -my outfits are usually just jeans and simple tops. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044844216958818482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCPS_GmmmIApj7iPm4GRzmTgQQq9dSzmDKo1yldr4XTmktVIpo6HESNqIVWGfCZrr-lIGbOeBmaw7hIBwLXgIU44IYA8Ra-oC2j0vC325vJ_ADOhlkh4jSXEgmxlaBGCluMh9zL-dE9uB/s400/3.1+Phillip+Lim+2.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />But a family friend/ 3.1-enthusiast recently asked, 'How could you <em>not </em>like Phillip Lim (more)?!?' That got me thinking and instead of looking again at the photos from his SS07 runway collection, I went onto his website, </span><a href="http://www.31philliplim.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.31philliplim.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> and looked through all the lookbooks. Wow. The lookbooks had the outfits styled much more realistically and they were heavy doses of fashionable, girly, young and romantic outfits. I especially loved the <strong>Spg '07 pt1</strong> lookbook. You HAVE to go check the lookbooks out if you haven't done so already -I felt like I was drunk on all that prettiness, much like after I watched Marie Antoinette!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">True, I still think that Phillip Lim's clothes aren't completely suitable for a 21 year old student (esp budget-wise), but I am definitely going to stop to take a look at his clothes next time I'm in a department store. Hey, it doesn't hurt to look right? Or perhaps when the summer sales are on in June......</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Photo sources: <a href="http://www.elle.com">elle.com</a>, <a href="http://www.31philliplim.com">31philliplim.com</a></span>

A New Take on 3.1 Phillip Lim

In the past few seasons, Phillip Lim has been one of the NY's new 'big' fashion designers. People love his clothes because they...

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Prada SS07: Fringe Accessories

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I simply cannot ignore it anymore as a catwalk anomaly there for show, Prada fringe accessories are <em>everywhere</em>. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044397056296958242" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFMZXabOSI/AAAAAAAAANw/kQqnUZRvgXY/s400/Prada-+Fringe+1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">On the catwalk on their clothes, their bags.. . . </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></p></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFMZnabOTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/LQVe3ex_lrg/s1600-h/Prada-+Fringe+2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044397060591925554" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFMZnabOTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/LQVe3ex_lrg/s400/Prada-+Fringe+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">on more of their bags, on their shoes. . . <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044394870158604546" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFKaHabOQI/AAAAAAAAANg/zolrXQcAQ0s/s400/Prada-+Fringe.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />on their ad. . . </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFKaXabORI/AAAAAAAAANo/7JJwLU-rSWA/s1600-h/Image034.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044394874453571858" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/RgFKaXabORI/AAAAAAAAANo/7JJwLU-rSWA/s400/Image034.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> and now even in their store. They've devoted a whole SECTION to these things! </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I know that where Miuccia leads, we all follow. But this time, I fear that I will have to stay behind. Personally I am very freaked out by this phenomena, because I really really really do <em>not</em> like these fringe things. It reminds me of cross between Cousin IT from the Adam's Family and red indian costumes. As if THAT isn't creepy enough, now she wants us to carry mini cousin IT's around and <em>wear</em> him ON US?? Ah. . . please keep IT away from me!</span>

Prada SS07: Fringe Accessories

I simply cannot ignore it anymore as a catwalk anomaly there for show, Prada fringe accessories are everywhere . On the catwalk on their clo...

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SS07 Trend: Permenant Hair Straightening

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044107926420297810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXr3qSVzOQ6jQnGmJVvg0KfmV2rxyRDWfdNjjpN1tjoU74I3MwD5TyxoaZpdsO8NsJG1dgbAfj83nFEA2gmjnZSAqREzLZULHucuVfJ8uvuo8tMFyAzDFyV9irL6ojcxfDlLYG5oM2KcE/s400/reese+witherspoon.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Straight hair was all the rage in the <strong>SS07 runway shows</strong> and the uber glamourous <strong>Oscars</strong>. Now we all know that the models and celebs have professional hair stylist straightening their hair with brushes and straighteners. But how could normal people like us get such perfect straight hair? Most people would buy hair straighteners, like the much-beloved T3. But we also know that using hair straighteners all the time (admit it- so many people are guilty of this!) is not great for your hair. OK so my point is, here's another idea: permenant hair straightening.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044107930715265122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVpY6Gx4RZByf0lMcJipRp7gPpNtCORGVCE8vaCPOAOLHHi4InvnLb1qpNgGPbJi4RdpdC7_dj8814FG97C27NB_Fvx_fLp9WYAVyB_r_BkuUZQB_QhuO2paJh0VmFL5IR-AmElxi9Mn4/s400/Straight+hair+on+runway.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Japanese negative ionic hair striaghtening (don't know the proper name) was very popular back around seven years ago. I did it twice, once when I was fifteen and the once when I was sixteen. I loved it -it made my hair seriously shiny, easy to manage, there were never knots (believe me my hair was long), and my hair looked perfectly blew-dry 24/7. And to my surprise, the hair striaghtening didn't seem to dry out my hair (I almost never found split ends.) Oh how I miss those days. The only disadvantage was that during the first month, my hair looked dead -shiny, but limp. Thankfully, my hair got more volume after it grew out a bit.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">How long did the straightened hair last? It depends how much of the straightened hair you cut off. For example for my second time, I didn't get a proper hair cut (I just trimmed it myself) for two years, and so my hair looked somewhat naturally straight for that second year.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044107930715265138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPRkQuxFrltogYJJa-XWyuaQl3pW2rYuAw5bGx_cq53jeHEp8OH9MRjLbBt5gnDngDBCJNoPdRCq7ITIzMGikhX5c2K452gRIZmlve8fFJh9y3TH_qtifsQVxWjJPdAKL5U922jVNthZz/s400/Fendi2.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />However, here's just a little warning: some people may have side effects. I have a friend who got her hair striaghtened and some of her hair fell off. But I also had another friend whose hair was originally wavy, had a wonderful time with straightened and frizz-free hair for eight months.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Anyone planning to have fun with this straightened hair trend this spring/summer? And if you've had permenantly straightened hair before, did you have a good or bad experience?<br />Photo sources: vogue.co.uk </span>

SS07 Trend: Permenant Hair Straightening

Straight hair was all the rage in the SS07 runway shows and the uber glamourous Oscars . Now we all know that the models and celebs have pr...

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Sienna Miller Looking Pretty Again

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">We liked Sienna Miller when she rocked the boho chic style back in 2004/5, but her fashion choices were just... bleh last year. This year though, she's been out and about getting publicity, promoting Factory Girl and she has definitely made a comeback style-wise. Given, most of the photos I've seen of her are of her in events which she seriously got dressed up for, but I thought it'd be fun to take a recap.</span> <div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625501067858226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisf3OU4oehSF3Zb31hR0S4T8OL9Kvu7FUFrDBoFhsnDWxl6oi05BNnxYBCxr-oxRBimbQqjJmacBeUeTVm4b7aoJTvsxwY_aVpeFVA11FDuR9K5a8OTVlO4ZhKDXQU8jWueMQG6V1z9gJB/s400/sienna+chanel.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sienna attending parties in Chanel. She looks amazing in both dresses, but I esp like the green one.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625402283610370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUl9QSX9az_hQYf75NWPrIxtCBXaa5ofCnXHrxkm_BF9Ha8I6XN3-fR9pv8e9P4lkc0FZFjt9R86dA8dFpqwHKkWwnShy_rFbhKOIxoJF9tFT-PEZVZaeWLBh83LxX5oOGy9u7Kbdf7s7/s400/2007_01+Palm+Springs.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The black dress fits her so well. It's such a classic yet not boring cut. And that studded clutch def adds a bit of edge to the outfit.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625307794329842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqhAMejuInpiXPSsrgD4-GudMxYUc1jVcRRcQxhPHn2bXQCFyGSO2K9Z0x_AQRpJ6TedM-bMUyeNDtADRghrQwJL4ca6ele6JCfVEJCJ-vFHzYCocqarQPVLN0UG9xWNnALuaQQel6RuM/s400/2007_01+Sundance.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sienna looked really elegant and cool (and practical) at Sundance in this grey trenchcoat.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625496772890914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtroQWI2rw6YIvpVH_5yf_m3kRlHlVy9B001cXKvMcWdX7eN1tvk4nZoZYTEg6RsDAOz_79MKp1sXUeFq0U69fyNBUhsEg5gbcdlrGnrrolcy5hDofboh0HDs2J4Zzo-enhzU0xYVfnd5/s400/2007_01+Factory+Girl+Premiere.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />At one of the many Factory Girl premieres. This dress is simple, but I'm not sure the cut looks that great on her.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625406578577682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EBjYQgGKus1Ra3gOjlrha4N1yQrQZrMxKCw8AyLuibvNj8I6VeQIc77D_QW76LA4hDKPVGQfjQRTN_0wsuFol2JtXD17N9XEAQuVBG8JWi3kjJhzRGUNMp9BDRLcf2OdLIw9A9hk9chy/s400/2007_01+Factory+Girl+Premiere+2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sienna at another Factory Girl premiere, but this time she looked pretty in this white dress (head-to-toe in Burberry.) I love the details of the dress, like the silver strands that move with her -they totally add life to the dress.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625084456030370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFtvGtGwMNMdEEpY5xJw_TE2tuXPRVFoxq2l3BdnYDwIVPgE2vttsjV_sl2gwDvwvdB2Qm41xecXvMliK3yGhox-U_-2o3JoSAgt5nx2L255_Xok2E61HgcdXheU-NQvlSCu6oROrPDwB/s400/newer.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These shift dresses look absolutely fabulous on her. The left photo is of her at the UK Factory Girl premiere. I love that dress: the beaded sequins, and the black hems that balance the overly-cutsy feel of white. (I read somewhere it's vintage Balenciaga.) That black dress on the right is also so perfect for a night event. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625088750997682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAckpln_sZ125AA9VtpLABQQ5DtYZ2cz9c5elkRKQ9Hg3wJ6A4brN23FqdAiceu52W_S6Hr-mAYm9uZeYcxP4kxYsUwqfr-qst_bhXWnuy6bmw0ONSu669_jT51u4Ky4Tk5D6gD7QD_mg/s400/2007_03+CK+In2U.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />A simple outfit for the CK In2U event. Now this is one outfit we can take notes on because it's actually achieveable for us normal people. It's very 'now'.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">OK, onto some more 'casual' outfits. Of course, Sienna's casual outfits are not quite your average casual outfit nowadays.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625303499362530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDmWFZwIhPC2DIQCyt5J5Ag9mBhaeIa8EWirg9vj36pgiltK5f_uXFD1IEo4VRi7Lf-LkNFghQX_dvqoKyzZ48KYlgGHo264o8J7VTVlUESlpRiS0qzkhAmk9DP3OybwDpjd_RMP2F-9k/s400/2007_01_29+Lunch+with+Mother+at+Ivy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sienna out for lunch in the simple dress (left) and out for a night out (right). Love the night time outfit. And note the double thin headbands -very 'in' at the moment.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625178945310930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggGj9wy6Z4aT_P7F5O8udrFBUTuJLtscsaga_RutwDgsFSiVNOmVBrGfEnCjafhHIx4a1W8u1AvGFMJ4Q69DYaWzJX4t6d2W4Jam6CJWbDWREhBvat4frq9YVwJXDLm6UPQq_ZdrfYEwy/s400/2007_01Sienna+in+Beverly+Hills.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Not a big fan of this daytime look. It just looks too... formal and dressed up, unless she was attending some formal tea party. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042625174650343618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTqhtEtUeJEM1cD3DC2QRrLpTEciZoGXmOlKxjYQZrvx9CR_GnnpkpyLDc-IQra9_1-CcqiOevZsGpA8ecZ6VxoKvronEf2rK1zhUvJHh78-6_wXJ9p4fnCBIx1nauE3TVKsG-Nb6A2va/s400/2007_02+Sienna+leaving+The+Today+Show+in+NYC.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Sienna is more glamourous than boho these days, and she certainly looks glam here. Styling tips for a cold night: wear a sweater under a coat. Sounds like a no duh advice, but most ppl usually freeze on a night out instead of wearing layers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">Ahh, if only designers sent clothes to us like they do to Sienna!</span></div></div></div></div></div>

Sienna Miller Looking Pretty Again

We liked Sienna Miller when she rocked the boho chic style back in 2004/5, but her fashion choices were just... bleh last year. This year th...

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