For those of you who have been having raining weather or a long hectic week, I’d like to post something delightful for you. Happy weekend my friends! :-D
Category Archives: Behind the Lens
Raining Tuesday
October 11, 2011 – 12:04 pm
When it rains, I always tend to grab more brights than neutrals. Plus a cup of hot chocolate. ;-) How about you, does the change of weather affect your choice of clothes & drinking habit?
Step into Fall
October 5, 2011 – 10:30 am
I’ve come to a point in my life where I’d better start wearing more comfy shoes than high heels, so I recently got myself some new flats. Each pair have a little twist and I love how they add a bit of whimsy to the classic ballerina look. What are you lusting for right now? ;-)
Unknown
September 23, 2011 – 11:31 am
Back in March when the movie was first out, both our friends and we were highly interested in seeing it in the theater. Unfortunately there was always something in between and we couldn’t set a date that suits both our schedules at the time. So we later decided to watch it together at our home cinema when the Blue-Ray is available.
Now the wait is finally over and we all enjoyed the movie. I actually thought that “Unknown” is something like a mix of “Taken” and “The Bourne Identity”, but it is a bit different. It has far less action compared with both other films but the story is more twisted. Not as great as the other two but definitely entertaining for a boring Thursday night. :-)
I love:
- The Bounre-ish affair
- The fast-paced storyline
- The gloomy and mysterious atmosphere of Berlin in Winter.
One big pity is that you really can guess most of the plots. But hey, that’s sometimes also a fun part of movie watching. Especially when you are speculating and betting with friends. ;-) Have you seen the movie? What’s your thought?
Wish everyone a happy weekend!
About Individuality
September 6, 2011 – 2:20 pm
Another wonderful article I read recently is an interview of Comme des Garçons’s Rei Kawakubo (here is the link). I love her comment on fast fashion: “I don’t feel too excited about fashion today. People just want cheap fast clothes and are happy to look like everyone else.”
Those words remind me of this picture I came across today. No clothes & accessories are more interesting than something darling, unique and individual… Have a great rest of week everyone! :-)
Picture Credit: garancedore.fr
Let your Wardrobe age with You
September 2, 2011 – 2:04 pm
“I absolutely love fashion. I love doing new things and finding ways to swerve in a different direction. But one of the reasons why I try to use fabrics and cuts that don’t go out of fashion is because I like the idea of women buying the clothes and then… I don’t know what the word is… cherish sounds over-emotional for a relationship with a piece of clothing… but for a woman to feel proud, satisfied, comfortable and powerful in them, to wear them and get on with their lives…
What I love is this idea of a wardrobe, the idea that we’re establishing certain signatures and updating them, that a change in colour or fabric is enough. I do think that the world doesn’t need many more frivolous bits and bobs that end up left in cupboards or landfills.”
- Phoebe Philo
Picture Credit: David Sims for The Gentlewoman
I couldn’t agree more on what Ms. Philo said in her recent interview. Probably because while I am getting older, my appreciation for things that last and bring me joy, grows too. Be it a piece of clothing, a great movie, or a pleasant night with friends… Ok, a night won’t last forever but the happiness and fun is equally priceless, right? ^_*
Wishing you all a sunny and happy weekend! :-D
The Battle for Hermès
August 29, 2011 – 3:14 pm
Happy Monday everyone! I’d like to share an interesting article from WSJ today. It’s an inside view of why LVMH’s Bernard Arnault wants Hermès to be one of his “star brands” so badly, beautifully written by Dana Thomas.
If you are interested, please click on the picture to read the full story. Enjoy~~
Picture Credit: Brigitte Lacombe for WSJ
S/S Inspiration: Beauty comes from Inside…
August 15, 2011 – 3:19 pm
No heavy make ups, no overdone clothes, no fancy jewelry… Just a breeze of smile, so natural yet so beautiful… Have a great week! :-D
Picture Credit: 10 Magazine
Unthinkable
August 5, 2011 – 2:39 pm
“Imagine that you are creating a fabric of human destiny with the object of making men happy in the end… but that it was essential and inevitable to torture to death only one tiny creature … And to found that edifice on its unavenged tears: would you consent to be the architect on those conditions? Tell me, and tell me the truth!”
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
I heard on the radio this morning that a German court just awarded a man convicted of murdering an 11-year-old boy euro 3000 in damages because a police officer had threatened violence during an interrogation. Actually I don’t want to discuss issues like this on my blog, but this case just reminds me of that thought provoking film: Unthinkable.
It’s an R-rated thriller full of bloody violences and brutal tortures. If you prefer something funny or something romantic with a happy ending, this might not be your cup of tea. However, if you are serious about films, you like realistic plot and enjoy a decent cast, it is well worth watching.
What I love about this movie is how it gets you thinking about your own moral grounds… Wish you all a happy weekend! :-D
S/S Inspiration: Be consistent with your own Style
July 21, 2011 – 11:39 am
A friend of mine asked me recently why I haven’t posted the “trends I love” series as I did last year. Hmm…the reason is because the older I get, the less I care about trends. I’ve gained more enjoyment & satisfaction from buying/wearing what is true to myself, so I just lost interest in trends.
There are a few fashion designers I truly admire, Consuelo Castiglioni and Dries van Noten are two of them. Their collections always tend to march to their own beat, season in and season out. They are not the trend setters, they’ll never be trend followers, they don’t even advertise, they are just doing what they love and are best at.
While Mr. Van Noten is known for his take on distinctive ethnic prints and mixing of conflicting patterns finished with a streamlined tailoring. Ms. Castiglioni of Marni evolved the label’s aesthetic with its quirky, individualistic vibe. Her line embraced a strong artful charm through her playful use of bold colors, statement prints and vintage-like silhouettes.
Browsing through the collections of Ms. Castiglioni, I can always find that piece of Marni attitude which is truly inspiring…
