Spotlight on YOUREKA! X Justin Yap Accessories Giveaway

Over the span of five posts we've covered upcoming accessory designers across South East Asia ranging from Hong Kong (Avantink), Indonesia (Fashion Puff), Singapore (Kang) as well as Malaysia (Sze Accessories). For our last spotlighted designer, we feature another accessory designer from Malaysia who is set to be a name to watch, Justin Yap. Justin was most recently seen helming a DIY  accessory customization booth at the Youreka! party last Wednesday. If you missed out on his patented style of chain-linked metal accesssories, here's your chance to win an exclusive Justin Yap-designed necklace.

Spotlight on YOUREKA! X Kang Accessories Giveaway

If you were at the first Chic POP: Street Market you might have seen a crowded booth featuring tons of chainmaille accessories. The creations of Kang, chain craftster wonder from Singapore, have captured the attentions of many with his painstakingly detailed creations that are part King Arthur knight's armour-inspired and modern day glamazon. In line with Youreka! campaign by Yahoo  where we put upcoming regional designers in the spotlight, Kang has created an exclusive one-off design that we're giving away to one lucky person. Could it be you?

Spotlight on YOUREKA! X Sze Accessories Giveaway

It takes a boatload of creativity and fashion savvy to have some of the hottest accessories in town, especially in the wide, wide fields of fashion accessory designs. We've highlighted Avantink from Hong Kong and Indonesian-based Fashion Puff previously, and when we cast the spotlight on Malaysia who should come to mind but Sze Accessories, one of the forefront local accessories designers. In conjuction with the Youreka! campaign by Yahoo, Sze Accessories has created a gorgeous bib necklace that could be yours to keep!

Spotlight on YOUREKA! X Fashion Puff Giveaway

In conjuction with the Youreka! campaign by Yahoo, we will be highlighting upcoming regional designers who have exhibited promising talent and skill. Last week, we shone the spotlight on Avantink and offered up their handcrafted floral bib necklace on the giveaway block. This week, we take a look at local neighbour, Indonesia, and see what the Fashion Puff team has come up with. Read on because these necklaces could be yours!

New on The Block: Yassai 7 and FLUD Watches

Introducing two relatively new brands from the US of A! Yassai 7 is a cutting edge accessory line that seeks to change the world in a fashionable way and FLUD Watches, the timepieces by a few good men who loved the streetwear scene and good business. Fresh style, nice price, that's simple formula they abide.

Beautiful Dreams with diva

Whether we realize it or not, Native American-inspired fashion has been around us for a while now. Instead of the Pocahontas dopplelganger  you might be thinking of, I'm referring more to the proliferation of headbands and the increased popularity of fringe, which we documented here in our Playing Stylist post. It seems that though we  Asians might be far removed from the intricate tribal culture of Native Americans, we still can't help but emulate it in our personal style.

WindowShopBlog: Kang (SG)

Ever so often, we'll come across a terribly creative individual that makes us tingle! Just recently at Flea-tique in Singapore, we discovered Kang, a specky lad who infuses his own personal twist and edge on fashion. Armed with an undeniable talent at creating a myriad of chainmaille accessories, Kang is certainly not a follower of trends, but rather, a creator and crafter of unique pieces you can't find anywhere else.

Icon of the Week: Cartier Love Bracelet

In the summer of 1969, a (then young, now late) Cartier staff designer, Aldo Cipullo, created a bracelet that would eventually become one of the world's most famous status symbols of our age, and the most coveted and celebrated wrist ornament - The Love Bracelet. We take you through its inspiration (a chastity belt!), the movie stars that wore them (like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton), to the current celebs that adorn them.

Accessories Designer: Genea (PH)

Countless designer labels, magazines and the like have relied on Filipino talent for inspiration when it comes to accessories. Even international brands like Donna Karan and Armani have tapped into Pinoy designers to source for high-quality accessories to help complete their seasonal look books. Genea is a great example, exporting earrings, necklaces, bangles, anklets and belts made from all-natural materials.

Jimmy Choo Collaborates With H&M

H&M's latest collaboration has the entire fashion world abuzz with excitement. The name 'Jimmy Choo' is synonymous with the words 'shoes' and 'must-have'. Now, the Jimmy Choo brand is set to design a guest fashion collection with H&M which will be available in H&M stores across the world from 14th November this year.

Be A Diva In Purple!

Anything purple is normally associated with royalty or greatness, which stems from the classical period, where the colour was affordable only to social elites. Click to read our breakdown on how you can make purple work for you!

Accessorize Opens in KL!

Word on the street is that Accessorize has sprouted an outlet in Suria KLCC (right next to La Senza) on Monday. So if you're like me and can't go out without a piece of accessory on you, or a fan of Accessorize already, yay for us!

Contest Reminder: Deck Yourself In Diva!

Don't forget to join in our Christmas Contest where we're giving away Diva accessories worth RM1,200 in total! So far we've got a couple of entries, from Purplishea and Ziepurple. Surely some of you can tell me more diva stories? ;) Read on how to join here.

Contest: Deck Yourself In Diva!

'Tis the season to be jolly, and you can't very well deck the halls if you don't deck yourselves up too... with diva accessories! What TiC loves about diva is the same belief we have - that fashion is supposed to be fun, forward and affordable. And for this month, free (for some of you)!

Wood + Tooth & Bone

It is hard for jewelry sites to stray from being tacky. Due to the abundance and mixtures of gold, turquoise and silver; photographing jewelry to make it look exquisite instead of cheap is a clincher in our eyes. wood + tooth & bone has got me pleasantly surprised, and got it down pat.

There's Tea For Me And You, Then There's T43

By: Li Ying

You drink tea scalding hot, with sugar, and perhaps with a drop of milk… but do you think twice about that teabag that is left damp and limpid in that emptied teacup of yours? The trio behind the contemporary hand-fabricated accessories of t43 certainly do, and the inspirations they draw from such teabags have certainly surpassed all imagination.

The Cuppacakes Show 04

The Cuppacakes show is coming this Sunday with a fun line-up of activities to enjoy plus yummy cuppacackes for you to sample!

Pick & Grab

Fashion and music-driven group Lah'Lah'Land proudly presents Pick & Grab - an outdoor flea market promising plenty of vintage clothing, hot accessories, handmade handicrafts and lots more for you to pick and choose from.

Pre-Luv Market <3

Previously-loved items are going on sale at the Pre-Luv Market in Johor Baru on 19th and 20th October. Everything from vintage clothing, accessories to art are on offer for one day only!!

A Fix of Fashionology

By: Yu Shan

Say the phrase “tech-obsessed” and I’d be the last person you’d think of.

A USB stick, laptop, or mobile phone fail to ignite a heady rush the way Stila lipgloss, a TopShop dress, or a chic fedora would. And I’m pretty sure that I’m not the only one with this “sad affliction” (term coined by my male friends). They snigger when I choose Apple because of their sleek designs, and they shake their heads because my dream computer is that pink VAIO notebook.

Snigger and shake away! Many big names in the electronics business have started to understand the value of appealing to not only tech-obsessed guys but also design-infatuated girls. All style and no substance? Not necessarily.

For your fashionable earphone and USB fix, look no further than Phillip’s Active Crystals collection, on sale in most Phillips electronics stores in Malaysia. A collaboration between Phillips, one of the biggest industry players in the world, and Swarovski crystals, it’s guaranteed to keep your girl friends happy.