// Smoked Bannana //

dreamy smokey sexy • Bruno Dayan

2009-05-31T23:46:00.007+08:00

dreamy smokey sexy by the amazing Bruno Dayan.

Leggings in Paris • A Toutes Jambes

2009-05-31T23:13:00.004+08:00

Crave in stockings & leggings lately and found these series of "A Toutes Jambes" editorial shot by Terry Richardson for Vogue Paris June/July 09.

Old but new...

Nervous System • Radiolaria Necklace

2009-02-17T21:50:00.004+08:00

Accessories design inspired by organic form. Made from silicone rubber. Make sure to read the story about the designer =)

Radiolaria

The Apple Language

2009-02-17T21:32:00.004+08:00

Simple and direct message. Me likey.

by Christopher David Ryan. Poster via My Little Underground.

Another similar concept by Jules Tardy.

Like-a-Leica • Mini Rolleiflex

2009-02-17T15:22:00.001+08:00

Mini Rollei feeds big hunger!
This can't-resist twin lens classic beauty has gone digital with 5 mega pixel image resolution.

I love the convenience of having the up-facing display screen, allowing to shoot from the waist or lower position. Absolutely a fun toy for (serious)collectors.

an absolutely eye-catching fashion accessories too!

Torn USB Thumb Drive

2009-02-15T19:12:00.004+08:00

Guess what?
I was in a rush when you ask me to bring your laptop for you from home and I didn't know it was actually...

Sweat not!
It's just a 2gb storage device that stands out too much.

Get "Hacked" now. (or you can actually DIY)

A lot of Little Bit • Lykke Li

2009-01-13T17:32:00.002+08:00

As I've always liked indie music, I found this girl who has a voice sounds somewhat like a transparent whisper addictive . I can't get my "ears" off the track called Little Bit by this sugary voice- Lykke Li.

A Swedish who's raised by both artistic parents, a photographer mom and a musician dad. She had her debut album "Youth Novels" launched in the US & UK in 2008(blaming myself of being so slow on this). I like her name on another note.

I personally think that her music is not so much of a commercial pop, with various essences of eclectic, alternative and indie pop. Besides, she also had her voice featured in another Swedish musician - Keerup's self-title album called "Until We Bleed".

You can listen some of her songs on my media player here or on Lykke Li's myspace.

Cotton Candy from Candy

2008-12-13T18:19:00.021+08:00

I think this "accidental discovery" from me makes a very good Christmas gift for adults who indulge in a little child's play.(eg: me)

Cotton candy making can never be more convenient than using this user-friendly machine, Ame no Wataame (Cotton Candy from Candy) that turns any hard candy into flossy sweets. Simply drop 1 or mix various hard candies of compatible size into the top loader, turn the lever and the candies are ready to be heated. Next, use any long shape thingy(chopsticks for example) and you know what to do to begin making your cheap but nice indulgence.

No fuss of getting the special ingredient for making ordinary cotton candy, you can now have multi flavored candy of your choice in a cotton candy form, how sweet! omg! Sinful mind is getting charged up! Cotton candy that tastes like caramel... a little tip, stab some fruits(like banana?) with a fork and use the fork as the cotton candy holder intead. ummm...

//IF you understand Japanese//

Packaging says "Dying to be Sharp"

2008-12-07T11:59:00.016+08:00

I was attracted by the tag lines on one of the product packagings of a beauty salon called Gee Beauty:

Inside every worn down pencil is a point, dying to be sharp.

Gee.
It's simple yet playfully catchy.

I like this type of typeface.

//Design by GJP Advertising & Design//

Fashion Illustrator • David Downton

2008-12-02T20:11:00.013+08:00

Stumbled across this extreme eye-candy. David Downton is a remarkable fashion illustrator from UK and have works as the cover on Harper's Bazaar and many other highly noted fashion publications.

I'm instantly in love with his sensual and sophisticated style of women illustration. Every masterpiece is sexy and soulful.

//Twiggy(who else? =)//

//Tiffany's catalogue and in-store display panels//

//Special Edition: 100 years of Fashion Illustration//

//Cover illustration for Shinsegae Style//

//Elizabeth Hurley//

//Erin O'Connor//

//Erin O'Connor//

Nagi Noda • What Goes Around Comes Around

2008-11-28T19:42:00.011+08:00

It's such a sad news that she passed away in Sept this year.

Nagi Noda was a multi-talented Art Director & Director who's born in Tokyo. Other than doing prints, she also directed music video & tv commercial. I really like her out-of-the-box style of execution.

A mv of Yuki entitled “Sentimental Journey” is one of her stunning works that leaving me watching it over and over again.

This is the much-loved awesome Coke commercial that she did for Mother, UK.

//Coke : What Goes Around//

Denis Guidone • Ora Unica

2008-11-28T18:57:00.007+08:00

A "less is more" watch designed by Denis Guidone who won the international design competition Adamo Eva.

His winning piece is called "Ora Unica" which means "One hour". I just love the idea of the time pointer which is actually represented by a single line circular shape doodle. Which means the "doodle" shape changes all the time. At first glance some may not realize that it actually tells time, but watch lovers like me would "learn" to tell time in no time.

I heart it!

//Ora Unica//

//Ora Lattea//

//Ora Vago//

/Ora Ameba//

High Heel Design for Injured Fashionista

2008-11-01T20:14:00.007+08:00

I guess it's a sign. These shoes are telling me that they are the perfect match for me for the time being(for people who know what happened to me). They are made for injured fashionista.(kidding)

These oddly aesthetic but very functional work of art is designed by Gwendolyn Huske, a designer who is studying at the design academy in Eindhoven, in the department of man and identity.

These are her works of graduation called "Medic Esthetic". Shoes made by real medical materials and supplies.

//image by René van der Hulst//

//Close-ups by Marzellluz//

I like this!

Typography in Fashion

2008-10-26T20:23:00.005+08:00

It's been there for a while.

Scarf made by numbers, upper/lowercase - black/white/grey.
From Hong Kong, see online store for more details.

//both images from Little Factory//

Karl Lagerfeld Mugshot Bag

2008-10-24T21:50:00.003+08:00

Spring '09

Iconic and you know who that is when you see it. That's Angela Lindvall who's holding it.

Pierre Hardy Shoes Mania

2008-10-24T19:57:00.011+08:00

He's the shoe designer for the very noted shoe design. I personally name that particular pair of attention catcher as "heels for the roller bladders" which the tough beauties could decorate themselves with when they are not playing the rough sports but it is actually called the Balenciaga lego sandal. The pic speaks for itself, and it's also one of my fav color combination.

This was designed by him for Balenciaga 07 f/w collection.

It catches my attention a lot when it's first shown on some website back to some time ago, and lately it's as if I found more and more eye candy that would make me mumble "OMG" throughout my browsing times.

To make it short, he designs shoes for Balenciaga, Hermes, and Gap too! Reading about his bio is a very good example of "the more I learn, the less I know". As usual, I did quite a bit of research on him and I admire the fact that he often draws on art and architecture for his source ideas. The marriages of both disciplines found in fashion/graphic design always enlighten me. And often, I always think that good designs should not be crafted in a standard manner, creative explorations and a good art sense are essential in every heart winning goodies.

Here are the latest design which I like.

I'm crazy about his works~

Water Wears KOR ONE

2008-10-23T21:57:00.000+08:00

Ever wanted a hip looking water bottle?
You'll savor even plain water every time you quench your thirst, or should I say, you start to love drinking water more? (well I think I am if I have it)

This BPA-free(good for health) water vessel called KOR ONE is designed by RKS.

I'd love to have one! (this might be one of the crazy purchases I would consider)

//750 ml : $29.95//

Sandra Backlund • Fold & Knit

2008-10-21T22:20:00.019+08:00

One of my favorites, award-winning Swedish fashion designer.

Here are my favorites of hers.

Vinyl Accessories • Phantasmal

2008-10-21T21:25:00.007+08:00

oooh, found some nice vinyl goodies, and yes, the world "vinyl" alone just looks & sounds undeniable!

This collection of accessories called "Phantasmal" are designed by a full time scientist(yes, salute) by day and a full time jewellery and accessory designer by night, Tania Hennessy.

Get the xoxo.

Alex & Chloe • Vintage Plactic Ethics

2008-10-21T21:12:00.030+08:00

It seems like a late discovery to me. Alex & Chloe vintage silhouette-ish accessories feed my fashion thirst like a bomb of the greatest spring water.
My new faves.

Plastic, gold, silver, bronze, acid pink - speaking very loudly to my eyes.

and oh ya, the collaboration with Brian Lichtenberg is a flawless one.

It's hot, that's why.

I had never loved a diamond this much. Furthermore it's 0 carat =D.

Bri-angle.

images from Alex & Chloe.

Brian Lichtenberg • Eclectic Geometrics

2008-10-21T19:12:00.028+08:00

I have always liked geometrical shapes inspired stuffs as well as sharp colors combination. I was browsing through my daily dose of fashion food and his design hits right on my g-spot(LOL). Looking at these unisex juicy design I quickly had a bit of research on him and found out that he is quite a bit of fame.

He is known for his futuristic unisex sportswear and often holographic stagewear. Several artists have worn his clothes - Gwen Stefani, M.I.A. and Peaches. Co-incidently, Gwen's label "L.A.M.B." is one of my most favorite style references.

It's like I found a designer that has a very close taste with mine, absolutely loving the metallic paneled leggings which strikes a "bling" on his name in the fashion industry.

Metallic paneled leggings.

Deeply in lurve with this paint-drip dress which you could drool over it with other love-at-first-sight goodies by other designers on the same site.

Primary colors Drip Dress

Drippy hooty.

Eclectic Geometric

black and white stripes.

and this striking sharp "bri-angle"(that's how it is labled) necklace is a collaboration of him with Alex & Chloe(another heart-pounding collection). Absolutely delighting =D!

Michel Gondry • Let Forever Be

2008-10-21T12:07:00.006+08:00

Another all-time favorite, a classic work of Michel Gondry(he's crazy, and I like it).
Frame after frame after frame...

//The Chemical Brothers : Let Forever Be//

Psyop • Light Stream Typography

2008-10-20T21:36:00.003+08:00

Another all-time favorite(again) music video, and thanks to Psyop for this extremely eye-burning piece of art.(what do ya expect? It's RED HOT Chili Peppers)

//Red Hot Chili Peppers : Fortune Faded//

//Gucci//08.spring.rtw

2008-10-20T04:24:00.022+08:00

These chosen personal favorites are the primary factor which makes me constantly take note of the designer which is frequently being compared with Tom Ford. Gucci designer: Frida Giannini.

Black, white and red is always my "less is more" never-go-wrong color combination.

I personally think that these series are inspired by picnic(the check pattern?), outdoor flowers and definitely Japanese zen(black & red). With a touch of the interesting origami from the Japanese culture.

Print commercial piece

The origami style. Love the shoes~

I absolutely love the fabric pattern.

highlight: belt

Gent style

less is more.

Shoes

Sevigny- comes in Gold too. Bold, contemporary and edgy. I always have a special fond of shoe design like this due to the thick strap on the front of ankle holds the leg in a way that makes the walking carefree.

The golden Sevigny, found that Nine West sort of have a similar design like this called Olavera.

Another Sevigny, my most favorite from the favorite bunch =)

Newton- very tastefully made. The white rim beautify the curves of the whole look. Schweet~

//Preen//08.spring.rtw

2008-10-20T03:11:00.008+08:00

personal favorites from Preen.

Most fav one. I actually saw it on a magazine some time ago anonymously and fall in love with this piece.