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Vogue Russia + Vogue.ru Daily

2009-11-20T20:13:06+08:00

Vogue Russia + Vogue.ru Daily

Made a little cameo appearance on the website of my favourite international edition of Vogue.

Спасибо!

Thank you so much for the lovely mention and I hope to see you guys at one point in the future. :-)

via vogue.ru

Rest in Peace My Dear Friend, Daul Kim

2009-11-20T15:14:17+08:00

Rest in Peace My Dear Friend, Daul Kim

I'm sure many of you are just as devastated as I am when news reports came in about Daul.

We started talking online in February and after many months of endless conversations, facebook chats, we met for the first time in September during the spring 2010 shows in Milan. She invited me to her hotel room where we hung out for hours, just the two of us. She had a TV show in Korea where she takes video footage of herself and her favourite people. We played dress up -- she made me wear her clothes, we played with her furs (her Isabel Marant is gorgeous), chomped on toblerone, etc. We talked about Asians and racism in fashion, gossiped about models and mean casting directors, etc. Good times all in all. I could've spent the night in her hotel but I didn't bring any clean clothes with me and we both have shows in the morning. We agreed to meet up at D&G backstage the next day.

Daul and her video camera, just before me doing the whole "Hey Korea, we're here at D&G, I love you all" moment haha.

I've been crying the whole day. I just can't believe she's gone! Soo young and soo soon...

I feel terrible because we both talk about our personal problems but I didn't know it's going to end this way. I feel like I could have done something and I could've been there for her more. The last time we talked was last week.

She regularly comments on my facebook wall. Just this Tuesday, she replied to my status message.

I don't go as much on facebook chat because every time I go there, 200 chat windows show up with everyone in the world wanting to get a hold of me... I should have gone online when she posted that reply and took it as a sign that she wanted to talk!

Anyway, I digress.

Daul, I really miss you so much. I'll forever cherish our moments. You'll never be forgotten.

From one fur hag to another, I promise to wear my furs, when I have the opportunity (and where it's cold), in YOUR honor.

I love you Daul. So much.

Cross Your Fingers, Your Legs and Your Toes

2009-11-19T02:01:21+08:00

Cross Your Fingers, Your Legs and Your Toes

Hmmm. Five years ago (how fast time flies eh -- I missed my anniversary last month), I started this blog for a reason. I went to Moscow and St. Petersburg for a vacation and I wanted an online platform where I can update my family and friends with my whereabouts. Little did I know it's going to evolve into the website that it is right now. Because of this, I owe pretty much most of my blessings to Russia and that magical country will always be in my heart.

I guess only time will tell if I go full-circle or not. Remember my logo mania days? Haha! ;)

There are angels out there making some magic happen, I think. Fingers crossed.

Hold Up! Easy There, Tiger.

2009-11-18T01:22:58+08:00

Hold Up! Easy There, Tiger.

First of all, thank you so much for visiting my humble website.

In light of recent events, especially with the overwhelming but amazing (not to mention, life-changing) press I've received over the past few weeks, I'd like to take this opportunity to let everyone know that I'm (still) a solo operation; a one-man internet circus. I do not have staff working for me and the sixteen hours I spend in front of the computer, yes, in my bedroom, each day are simply not enough to go through everything on my plate. I humbly request that you please understand... and bear with me over the next few days as I work even harder.

With that being said, do keep your messages coming. I may not reply to them individually but I assure you that if there's anything that requires a 'call to action' on my part, I'll get to it as soon as I'm able to.

I know we all have deadlines but please keep in mind that I have my own, too. Just hang in there, for me, please!

I do apologize, with much, mucho sincerity, for any delays from my part.

Once again, thank you SO much for understanding and thank you in advance for your support.

I love you all!

photo credit: nycrun fashion

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Yves Saint Laurent Shoes

2009-11-17T20:16:14+08:00

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Yves Saint Laurent Shoes

Shock horror! Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the last person in the world I'd associate with Yves Saint Laurent. GMA? YSL? It's the end of the world as we know it!

Here's a file (November 14) photo of her sporting a pair of last season YSL Cage 110 booties.

You may now buy them on sale at My Theresa for €625 (original retail price of 890 euros).

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Yves Saint Laurent?

Hilarious. Good on GMA though.

photo credits: twitpic & mytheresa

Net-a-Porter & Fashion Blogs

2009-11-17T19:25:06+08:00

Net-a-Porter & Fashion Blogs

Natalie Massenet, the amazing woman who founded luxury online retailer Net-a-Porter, answered my question at the International Herald Tribune Techno Luxury Conference in Berlin today.

According to Natalie, fashion bloggers and affiliate sites contribute to 5% of their sales.

The Financial Times reported Net-a-Porter's 2008 revenues at £81 million or approx. US$134 million. Five percent is US$6,700,000 in sales alone. Amazing eh?

I honestly thought the percentage would be much higher than 5%... but... it's good to know.

Meanwhile, thanks to Oli of Wednesday, THIS brought a smile to my face.

Thank you so much Natalie (via the IHT and Business of Fashion) for answering my question.

I wish I was in Berlin right now. There's lots of interesting revelations today, especially from Christopher Bailey of Burberry.

screenshots via twitter

International Herald Tribune

2009-11-17T14:35:03+08:00

International Herald Tribune

Be sure to buy today's copy of the International Herald Tribune, just in time for the Techno Luxury Conference in Berlin. There's a great article written by Jessica Michault (who recently interviewed me) about fashion and social media. Domenico Dolce said something on point -- "the web, for luxury brands, is not the future but the present."

Thank GOD for Press Display where you can buy the latest digital versions of most newspapers worldwide. They don't sell the IHT and international newspapers (other than USA Today) at the newstands here in Manila and you can only get them, if you're lucky, at hotels.

Now I'm gonna ask a friend or two to send me the hard copy by post...

Thank you so much Jessica and the IHT for the mention.

Quotable Quotes: Pete Cashmore of Mashable

2009-11-17T14:11:06+08:00

Quotable Quotes: Pete Cashmore of Mashable

I read THIS article written by Pete Cashmore, CEO of the highly-influential social networking blog, Mashable, on CNN and I thought this part was interesting:
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We're living at a time when attention is the new currency: With hundreds of TV channels, billions of Web sites, podcasts, radio shows, music downloads and social networking, our attention is more fragmented than ever before.

Those who insert themselves into as many channels as possible look set to capture the most value. They'll be the richest, the most successful, the most connected, capable and influential among us. We're all publishers now, and the more we publish, the more valuable connections we'll make.

Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Foursquare, Fitbit and the SenseCam give us a simple choice: participate or fade into a lonely obscurity.

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Agree or disagree?

photo via gawker

Gemma Ward Has NOT Quit Modeling.

2009-11-17T12:00:00+08:00

Gemma Ward Has NOT Quit Modeling.

Hallelujah praise Jesus. Gemma has spoken and she rendered all the recent press reports that she "quit" as null and void. Fashionologie blogged Gemma emailed the West Australian newspaper that she'll be back working next year.

Good on ya Gemma! Can't wait to see you back.

That's all.

photo credit: british vogue, twitter

2009 International Herald Tribune Techno Luxury Conference Berlin

2009-11-16T22:33:14+08:00

2009 IHT Techno Luxury Conference

As you know, the International Herald Tribune Techno Luxury Conference in Berlin begins tomorrow, November 17.

Do you have a question for Suzy Menkes, Natalie Massenet (Net-a-Porter), Christopher Bailey (Burberry), Frida Giannini (Gucci) or Tomas Maier (Bottega Veneta)?

The IHT welcomes you to send your questions via twitter. Send them to @ihtluxury and don't forget to use the #techlux hash tag.

For more information, visit http://www.twitter.com/ihtluxury or http://www.wednesday-london.com for up-to-the-minute twitter coverage of the event.

As one of the world's largest purveyors of luxury goods online, I'm very curious as to how much of Net-a-Porter's sales can be attributed to fashion blogs and/or third-party affiliate sites. I know online retailers have sophisticated tracking tools that identify referring URLs, clickthroughs, revenue and more...

photo credit: dolce & gabbana

Victoria Beckham at Heathrow with Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2010 Bag

2009-11-15T22:30:57+08:00

Victoria Beckham at Heathrow

Well, it was bound to happen. Marc Jacobs acolyte and ad campaign star Victoria Beckham landed at Heathrow with a Louis Vuitton messenger bag from the spring/summer 2010 collection. I WANT!!!!

Click click click for more pictures...

Now excuse me while I choke myself.

I want that bag!!!

Not in that colour though... I want it in green!

That's all.

photo credit: INF daily

Fox Fur Tail Keychains (DIY Louis Vuitton Spring 2010)

2009-11-15T22:03:57+08:00

Fox Fur Keychains (DIY Louis Vuitton Spring 2010)

Unless I find a benefactor or win the lotto soon, I have no option but to DIY those super cute Louis Vuitton fox fur tail keychains I saw at the Spring/Summer 2010 show Paris.

I found these (real) fox fur tails on eBay for $29.99...

Click click click!

... and some non-toxic pet fur dyes for $16.49 each. Yes, I know. I researched. Hahaha!

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

photo credit: eBay, arcata pet supplies, shayne mckinney

I've Got Nothing to Wear Notebook by Smythson of Bond Street

2009-11-15T19:45:01+08:00

I've Got Nothing to Wear Notebook

Some of my older readers should know by now that I'm a big fan of Smythson of Bond Street. Remember the Little Black Book I kept from many, many years ago?

I was just browsing their website now and I saw this cheeky "I've Got Nothing to Wear" notebook from their Malachite collection.

Nice, no?

At £57 each, they're gonna make a lovely (albeit pricey) stocking stuffer this holiday season. Go!

photo credit: smythson of bond street

The Coolest Geriatric in the World

2009-11-15T19:02:13+08:00

The Coolest Geriatric in the World

KA-POW!

I have no words.

Financial Times (UK) + FT Weekend Life & Arts

2009-11-14T22:29:18+08:00

Financial Times (UK) + FT Weekend Life & Arts

OMG YOU GUYS ALL THE $$$$$$ PEOPLE ARE READING ME RIGHT NOW HAHAHA

There's a lovely article on today's issue of the Financial Times about fashion bloggers and I'm on the front cover of the Life & Arts section with that historical not to mention soon-to-be-iconic photo on the masthead of my blog. The headline? "Editors in drug-crazed front row romp shock with fash fag blog slag."

I'm kidding!

"I'm in the front row with Anna!" The famously formidable editor of US Vogue sharing the front row with a laptop-wielding blogger called Bryanboy? What in the fashion world is happening?

It's the Financial Times y'all, not the Sun or News of the World LOL!

It seems as if the amazing and talented Tavi aka Stylerookie is my partner when it comes to newspapers. Remember the Wall Street Journal piece not too long ago?

Thank you so much FT, Nicola and of course, my friend in London Michael for waking up so early to buy the paper. Can't wait to get it in the mail!