Blog Shop: Zepherra (SG)
Dresses make us feel instantly girly, chic and fabulous. But with, lots of blogshops to choose from, how would you know where to start? Well let's start with Zepherra, and their "next day delivery services." If the order and payment is received before 12am, items will be packed and sent out the next morning. Instant online shopping!
Where to Shop: Last Minute Raya Shopping (MY)
Don't we Malaysians have it in us to celebrate this month? Just as we're settling down after our National Day celebrations, it is time to prepare for the Hari Raya festivities. And at Tongue in Chic that only means one thing - it's Raya shopping time! So, for the last minute Baju Raya hunters, we came up with 10 places for you to shop at to look 'Raya Fabulous'.
New On The Block: The Jeans Bar Kuala Lumpur
Jeans has got to be the most essential fashion item in everyone's closets. It is so versatile that it can bring you from day to night. I am one of those people that you will see in a pair of skinny jeans every other day of the week. It is stylish, practical and probably the most comfortable thing to wear. Therefore, I am happy to announce that Tinseltown's premium denim store; The Jeans Bar has made its way to our shores.
Events: 'A La Mode' London Fashion Week Show
Every September, the style-hungry from all around the world will descend upon London for the London Fashion Week where designers will showcase their fabulous Spring/Summer Collections. This year, the 'A La Mode' Independent fashion showcase will take London by storm with their selection of international independent and (some) emerging designers.
Pink Moustache Project (IN)
If you have been surfing around Facebook profiles, BlackBerry Messenger, or Twitter and noticed a pink moustache splashed over people’s photos and avatars… don’t panic. It’s not an underground political movement or the newest trend to ridicule your friends. So what is it, and what is all this commotion? To give you an answer, it’s a brand-new fashion initiative project called the ‘Pink Moustache’ Project (PMP).
Where to Shop: Bali (IN)
Bali, or known as the Island of Gods, is the ultimate leisure getaway. Located in Indonesia, it has become a favorite holiday destination for not just Asian-Pacific tourists, but also many from other parts of the world for its gorgeous beaches and distinctive Balinese culture. You may be expecting pearl sands and crystal clear waters, but you might not realize that you have also booked yourself a ticket to a shopper’s paradise.
Q&A: Micky Tan
After being wow-ed by Micky Tan's paper fashion creations in 1 Utama some time ago, I was properly intrigued by the talented designer, and decided to approach her for an interview. Click to find out how Micky turned a fragile material into amazing dresses, her inspirations, and her future plans in Malaysia.
Behind-the-Scenes: The Making of Avant-garde Fashion Video by Joel Soh and Andy Yap
As mentioned previously, I was fortunate enough to be asked to model for Andy Yap’s avant-garde fashion video that premiered at MODA in Pavilion on 20 July 2010. This avant-garde video is a momentous step in the Malaysian fashion scene as it is the first of its kind on local soil. With such a prime opportunity, I couldn’t help but snap some behind-the-scenes snippets for Tongue in Chic. Click to find out how the video is made from start to finish, as well as exclusive photos from behind the director's seat. Also, remember to check out the video at the end of the post!
Blog Shop: Mokoya (SG)
Looking for unique clothes and intricate accessories? Check out Mokoya's cute, dapper style. Importing the hottest Korean apparel to Singapore, Mokoya has been around since 2009. The online store usually hunts for the best and most affordable pieces starting from as low as S$3.00! Primarily, they offer unique accessories from Korea but now they've also brought in limited quantity of apparels in order to keep their consumers fashionable from head-to-toe.
Blog Shop: Shoeology Collection 102 (PH)
Need a quick fix for your shoe fetish? Add some pizzazz to your outfit with Shoeology’s latest footwear line. Shoeology just released another casual-chic collection of Oxford shoes which includes laces, polka dots, metallics, stripes, checks and plaids.
COTTON INK Webstore Launch (JK)
“A small brand with a huge dream”, that has always been the tagline for Jakarta-based Cotton Ink. What started from a small inspiration, would lead to the creation of a facebook group of the brand and then followed by a successful blogshop at cottonink.blogspot.com. They also have a twitter account with 3000+ followers, and now their reach has just gotten bigger - Cotton Ink has officially launched a webstore.
’45 Pre-launch Party @ Palate Palatte (KL)
’45 is an online magazine established by a group of talented Indonesian students from LimKokWing University. Pronounced ‘four-five’, the online magazine is a minimalist’s passage to a lifestyle literature dreamland, packed with fashion, art, photography, design and much more. The pre-launch party was held at Palate Palatte, Kuala Lumpur last Friday, 28 May 2010.
Just-For-Fun Friday: Study Chic
Regardless of whether you had a uniformed education or not, the way you looked mattered in school. It was probably the only time you'd have a hard time deciding whether to fold your socks twice or thrice. Just for fun, I thought it'd be fun to reflect (or discuss if you're still studying) our time in school wiggling about authoritative uniform constraints and peer pressure jeering.
Trend-Talk-Tuesdays: Maxi Dresses
Trends are being recycled as we know it; some are short-lived while others are longer-lasting. The maxi dress - a staple of many starlets and regular girls alike, is here to stay due to its versatility and instant glamour that it exudes.
Top 10: Worst Looks MET Ball 2010
One person's chic is another's trash. You've seen the best, now how about a glimpse at the worst dressed attendees of the MET Ball this year?
Icon of the Week: Maria Callas
One of the things that I'm happiest to have inherited from my mum is her love for strong women whose lives tended to disintegrate into tragedy. I grew up with Maria Callas as background music. Because her voice transcended language, I was exposed to a woman's love, pain, anger and suffering at a very young age. So naturally the face on those CD jackets became what I believed the archetypal woman to look like. More than 15 years have gone by, and it's still incredibly hard for any other iconic figure to come close to Callas in my books.
Fashion Fab or Freak: The Bra Bag
For those of you who swear by underwired and padded bras like I do, have you ever tried packing them as carefully as possible only to unpack a mess of tangled straps, bended wires and cups so flattened, there's no point wearing them? Well, finally a solution for the incompetent packers (like me) in a form of the Bra Bag!
Just-for-Fun Fridays: CruciFixations
At dinner parties, I always like to make sure that I lay down one ground rule: no one's allowed to talk religion or politics - simply because these topics usually turn a civil conversation into a heated debate. And because fashion always tends to make a statement, using religious items as accessories can bring about a similar effect. Just for fun, let's discuss stylizing the crucifix and the rosary!
Just-for-Fun Fridays: April Fools Gags!
Yesterday was a real entertaining day for the internet. Hordes of sites decided to have their regular readers tricked, surprised and just plain confused with a slew of online April Fools gags. Just for fun, I thought I'd share some of the more fashionable pranks that consecutively gave me heart attacks. Just for fun, let's recap April Fools Day 2010!
Hide Flaws with the Right Clothes
We need not distress ourselves about how body flaws—be it a large belly, broad shoulders, small bust, or huge thighs—obstruct us from looking fabulous in our clothes. Looking for the perfect clothing can take a slight experimenting with color, style and fit to unearth what works most excellent for your body. Nonetheless, with some fashion tips, you can find pleasing combinations for any event.
