The Hoard Gazette

Hoard at Cozy Cot's - Cotters Blog Shop Weekend

2008-07-21T01:51:00.003+08:00

Hello friends of Hoard! It's been awhile since we've actively updated things here (2months?) Been quite occupied at work... In any case, we're happy to be taking part in another event after the Great Singapore Sale road show @ Raffles City: Yup, we'll be able to meetup face-to-face with you this time at Cotter's Blog Shop Weekend Date: 2nd August 2008 (Sat) 10am - 1pm 3rd August 2008 (Sun) 10am - 1pm Venue: 600 North Bridge Road Level 3 Parkview Square ...

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Cozy Cot's - Cotters Blog Shop Weekend

2008-07-21T01:51:00.000+08:00

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Newd "Wireless" Jewelry - Finally, no strings attached!

2008-06-25T01:59:00.003+08:00

Spring/Summer 2008, Italian jewelry Newd has launched its collection of "Wireless" skin jewelry collection. The concept to wear is similar to body piercing and tattoos without stitching your body. So you can express the same meaning without any painful ("ouch") damages. Attach it to your legs, calves, back, arms, forearms, shoulders, neck, cheekbones, stomach, or neckline, ... How to apply "Skin Touch", protected by an international patent, is part of the special jewellery product which is...

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Thank you friends!

2008-06-23T04:36:00.003+08:00

Thank you for all your support new & old friends of Hoard @ our GSS booth at Raffles City! It was a pleasure meeting you lovely people and we are looking to meet you gals at the next opportune! As our stock collections have run low via the road show, we will be working hard to create new creations for the coming quarter. Rest assured that we'll always be producing one of a kind creations for all you designer jewelry lovers out there! We'll also keep a lookout for more funm quirky foreign...

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GSS Event - Hoard @ Raffles City

2008-06-05T11:25:00.003+08:00

Heya all lovely friends, Hoard www.hoardshoponline.com is having a great singapore sale! Up to 40% off for all our accessories! In addition, Hoard will be featured alongside with other unique local designer wears at Raffles City this 6th June to 14th June. We'll be located at Raffles City Basement (near gloria jeans). We're having crazy discounts on your favorite items, so do drop by! But then again, due to the overheads, it's always best to purchase online, it's cheaper, our accessories all...

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Hoard celebrates Great Singapore Sale !

2008-05-22T14:57:00.004+08:00

Hoard celebrates the Great Singapore Sale from today! Hurry, products are one of a kind. Join the national sport of June - SHOPPING!

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80s Flashback - Madonna the Superwoman of Style

2008-05-22T11:15:00.003+08:00

On the note of femme diva, there is no other that goes way back from the 80s to the very millennium. Madonna, the girl with many faces. But mostly known as the Material girl/Vogue. Remember the 80's? Madonna the Boy Toy, Material Girl Young, fresh and invigorating. The ambassador of the tattered fashion and the icon of the 80s. Pop-trash style harlot Madonna - Wedding gown with Boy Toy belt 1990, early 90s. Vogue Madonna Yes you know the tune Vogue, you know the cones. The image Madonna...

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Posh Spice - Victoria Beckham In a Bag for Marc Jacobs

2008-05-21T09:03:00.003+08:00

If you hadn't come by the celebrity lined collaborations of Marc Jacobs campaigns, he's got Posh Spice Victoria Beckhams for his spring campaign. Her comments on the shots: “The images are humorous and ironic. You can’t be afraid to experiment with fashion, especially when working with Marc and Juergen — you have to push the envelope and show a different side. Marc is a genius. I completely trusted his vision and the opportunity to work with Juergen again after so many years was a...

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Drool-worthy Rare Blue Diamond

2008-05-21T08:34:00.002+08:00

This rare, large13.39 carat blue diamond ring sold for a world record high price of 8.9 million dollars at Christie's auction in Geneva. The stone is a type IIb diamond which are prized by jewelry lovers and collectors and contain small amounts of boron which gives them their color. They also have the property of being semi-conductors that conduct electricity. Source: http://www.luxist.com/

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Top 10 of the World's Most Precious Stones

2008-05-20T07:22:00.009+08:00

An interesting read for all designer jewelery lovers, collectors and just plain you and me who would like to know more about the big rocks we're obsessed with and how much value there is in it, really.. Diamonds like any other commodity, are very much the marketed, perceived value which operate by the economic rule of supply and demand. Though diamonds may not at all be rare (annual world production of gem-quality diamond exceeds sixty million carats --- TOP SECRET), some diamonds are more...

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The Bad Girls of Japan - Kogal, Ganguro, Gyaru, Yamanba

2008-04-17T02:02:00.004+08:00

Since we were talking about Japan, and Shibuya, for the record and because Japan is the fashion leader of Asia, being the conventionally unconventional, we have to talk about it and its part to play in the fashion revolution. And the monumental fashion style - and its social upheaval - rebellion of societal norms & traditions, a call to arms for individuality, dominance and utmost indulgence: Kogal, Ganguro styles. I'm in a little of a hurry for this entry and don't have time for a...

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Trend-watching: SBY @ Shibuya109

2008-04-17T00:48:00.004+08:00

A recent store on the 8th storey of the fashion forward Shibuya 109 building, has opened its doors as the de facto trend-watching place to be - SBY For the defined customers of ages 15-18 (highly influential opinion leaders & market maverns). And for the watchful marketers of companie, who use it as a test-pad and observation haven before formal public launches. The place is divided into 3 areas: Sampling, sales & cafe. Teens can try new product samples at the sampling section:...

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Summer Bikini - Microkini? NOT!

2008-04-10T16:05:00.003+08:00

The sun has been good, and if you're thinking of going for a little bake under the sun this weekend by the beach. Since we were on the note about kinky fashion, here's what not to wear: The microkini - is a micro version of the bikini (seen here the underwear part) that is small enough that it covers just the private area. Leave it to your bedroom...

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Nipples Trivia - Commercial

2008-04-03T09:40:00.002+08:00

On the note of nipples... Here's a live demonstration of how the nipplets (bodyperks) look like. And here's a commercial about nipples. Hilarious!

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Fake Nipples? Jessica Biel, Jessical Alba Hollywood Celebs!

2008-04-03T08:39:00.007+08:00

If you haven't already come to know of the Hollywood craze (outrageous as usual, waddya expect!?) you should know about this - fake nipples, tits.. call it what you want. Also known as pokies, bodyperks or nipplets, these are silicone based nipple paste-ons that give an instant perky nipple. Here's a summary by Body Perks, an online retailer: What are bodyperks? They are lightweight, natural colored, silicone nipples that you insert into your bra and place directly on your own nipple. You...

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Style Trends Survey Findings

2008-04-03T04:13:00.004+08:00

Style Trends survey findings, by online magazine Fashion Office indicate that: Summary "The Internet Fashionistas are mostly female and around 25 years old. They love a casual style, are addicted to shoes and know to combine the right pair to jeans or mini-dress. The typical online Fashionista is inspired mainly by herself and the internet, sends photos via her mobile phone, loves to talk about sex and fashion, and has the instinct for the favorite designer/labels..." Savvy that?

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Hoard Retail Display - Wallpapers Download

2008-04-03T01:47:00.004+08:00

Now and then, here and there, I'd have to make prints & wallpapers and paraphernalia. Here are some some of the graphics and designs made by me for retail outlets. They were used for display of our products at stores - Closet Affairs, Ztamp (Far East Plaza) Pandora's Box (Cineleisure) Links to actual size wallpaper downloads are available via the links: Hoard Wallpaper Hoard Vintage Jewelry Wallpaper

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Old-World Style Vintage Jewelry in the Making

2008-03-28T17:39:00.003+08:00

More designer vintage jewelry in the making. Yes, that's what drives me lately.

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One-of-a-kind Charm Bracelets

2008-03-28T06:25:00.004+08:00

Here's another bracelet hot from the oven. Named it Barbie Couture =D Consists of mish mash of charm findings, and many layers.

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Latest One-of-a-kind Designer Jewelry Creations

2008-03-28T05:55:00.003+08:00

Few people know where I've been to lately. Sorry for having 'disappeared' for awhile and for the slow email replies. I've been in frenzy of creative high. And the result is a barrage of new works. Here are some bracelets I've done. Was Victorian inspired, so that explains some of the old-world jewellery styles. And of course, kept up the quirky styles! Will be uploading them (& more) on the online store very soon. Enjoy! Philosopher's Will Bracelet Quirky Epicurean Bracelet I...

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Gary Harvey Creative Direction

2008-03-28T05:25:00.003+08:00

Happened to come by Gary Harvey's website... And I'm really loving the styling and look for London Fashion Week. It's in Flash format (I'm lazy to show some pics), so go see for youself. Gary Harvey Creative He headed Levis creative direction from 2000-2005 (I like the direction then)

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Maison Margiela - Ski Glove Jacket

2008-03-28T05:18:00.003+08:00

Yet another infamous creation by Maison Martin Margiela. Ski Glove Jacket And like their creations, the team of designers under Margiela's wing remain anonymous.... and creative. Guess that's how they get away with these works. Really love this one. Reminds me of the uniforms donned in the game Counterstrike. Albeit in a haute version now.

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Wicked Artistic Fashion Creations

2008-03-28T04:56:00.003+08:00

I can't help but start a post on this, after coming by such wicked brilliant creations. Artisanal collections, so Maison Martin Margiela calls them. Here's the Elastic Jacket. As the name says, it's entirely made up of elastic bands. Yes... Brilliant. They even made it look somewhat a futuristic, with sharp shoulder edgings. The weaving pattern reminds you somewhat of Bottega Venetta leather weave doesn't it? If you haven't checked out the infamous House of Martin Margiela's website you...

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Crocs Clones...You call these shoes?

2008-03-28T04:36:00.004+08:00

Came by this from a website, Kenneth Cole's Reaction Celeb Sighting flats (bottom left). Spot the differences (similarities) to Crocs? Top (L): Kenneth Cole's Celeb Sighting Flats. Top (R): Crocs Yuuuucckk..... Nice flats shape but never ever get caught wearing a Crocs or something of a semblance. I get the point of perforated designs. But not HOLES. Would be better off being environmental friendly & wearing these:

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Mac Fafi Makeup Cosmetics

2008-03-01T08:34:00.003+08:00

The rage is on for the new line of MAC cosmetics, Fafi. A fantastic approach to the female-centric psyche and streetstyle chic makeup look. For tips, looks & information to this range http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fafi-for-mac-swatches http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fafi-for-mac-review

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