The naked dress

Dries van Notten, Josh Goot, and Stella McCartney all from their Spring 2009 collection. Ashley Olsen and her little crocodile bling, Clemence Poesy, and a dress by Maria Lucia Hohan .

Images from Tumblr.

LOVE: Issue six

Let's start with the four fabulous covers featuring Elle Fanning, Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz and Lara Stone shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.









Oh yes, I'd go for the new chic, le sad face, streaked with tears. Now take a look at the flawless editorial “Super Naturals” inside, showcasing five of current fashion's most remarkable faces Lara Stone, Mariacarla Boscono, Kristen McMenamy, Nyasha Matonhodze and little Daphne Groeneveld.













Is it really true that their faces are free of make-up? I mean does photoshop count as 'makeup'? I love the effect, very sentimental and memorable. And about Lara, we all knew she was getting skinnier. And finally I think Panos Yiapanis' styling is genuinely perfect. Scroll up again for those fancy Givenchy headpieces.

Images courtesy of LOVE.

Is that a pink scarf?

I don't know where this scarf came from but then I decided to take it since it was a bit cold that day. I don't know if I personally like it, or that apparently it's a pure need to make myself warm. To describe, perhaps it has the Dries effect that goes a bit wrong. Just kidding. I'm not so sure if it's a real Ikat fabric but I kinda like the ethnic vibes it gave out.



My hair isn't that bad in real life, don't worry. It's only in this photograph that the light somehow hit the wrong spots.



I was wearing these latex leggings and a basic tank. Photographed by Stephanie Sasmita.

Boy Chanel

Are you sick and tired of the classic flap? It's everywhere now and it's becoming somewhat mainstream if you want to call it that way. Anyway I'm so excited for this 'Boy'. Very excited. According to Telegraph, Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld explains: "Chanel used men's underwear to make dresses; she had this boyish attitude, in fact, it is the very spirit of Chanel. She got it from Boy Capel, the great love of her life, which, incidentally, explains why the new bag is called the Boy Chanel."





It's revolutionary. I mean not everyone is ready and wanting to spend so much on less-'typical' or contemporary brands or whatever non-LV, Gucci and Prada, and by that I'm also referring to you girls that still ask for mommy to sponsor you bags. Generally she'll go, 'You can get a Louis Vuitton'. What I'm trying to say is that she might not accept Proenza Schouler or Philip Lim. But this Boy is still Chanel, of course with a more androgynous vibe. That thing the PS1 has. This, I believe, is a brilliant option for something edgier, "far removed from the conventional feminine clichés" for the daring fashion trend-setters and self-proclaimed Chanel girls out there. It's really cool! You know you want to have it before everyone else does.

Are you ready to save up for this? Anyway they're launching it in September so you have more or less two months to starve.

Image above: Poppy Delevigne carrying the two-tone version. More about 'Boy' here. Images from Tumblr.

Lanvin Fall 2011 campaign

Starring the gorgeous Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmerman, this season's campaign is vibrant and high-spirited. The girls mimic each other's pose and voila they do the flash dance.





Alber is a genius. Shoot from the lens of the talented Steven Meisel, this campaign turns out to be my personal favorite from the fashion house. Oh yes, such a sucker for anything Lanvin.





Watch them dance to Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me". Love the awkwardness and love Alber's appearance at the end of the video!



Images from Tumblr.

Miu Miu Resort 2012

Better late than never, check out Miuccia's glamorous pieces for Miu Miu Resort 2012. Laces, bling, pearls, prints, tartan and resin hearts are the key elements this season.









As you can see, they're really putting together piles of pearls and crystals necklace and bracelets. I love the fact that it gives this modern Victorian feeling all over.





Gosh these ankle strap sandals are fabulous! I think apart for the diamante accessories, I'm carried away by the simplicity of this particular footwear presented in this collection. View the rest of the collection here.

Images from Vogue.

Gilded butterflies

I was really rushing to go out with my sister and cousin the other day and eventually I stumbled upon this oversized throw over I got from the Topshop sales. Loving the butterfly prints all over.





Paired it with an LBD and my chain trimmed Zanottis. Shades are Chloé Myrte. Some people asked me why I didn't get them in the famous matte gold corner edging, I thought, "No. There are too many of them around." But really these are really great since they cover up almost half of your face, perfect in your lazy days when you don't feel like putting on eye makeup.

Photographed by Eric Tanzil.

Emma Stone in Pigalle Plato

I think I'm in love with this girl. She was wearing this red and hot pink Giambattista Valli combo and of course, Christian Louboutin nude Pigalle Plato.



Speaking of Pigalle, we all know it's not the easiest pair to walk in. I mean maybe they are not that hard to walk in, however you would only wear them for long periods of sitting and short periods of walking, know what I mean? So maybe now I'm considering Pigalle Plato instead, they still look very lean and chic from the side, although I have this love-hate relationship with exposed platforms. What do you think?

Images from Just Jared.

Into the dollhouse

Five or six of my friends were there when I had this shoot. One of them went, "Oh my God, Sil. Is that men's Hugo Boss shirt? You're looking so fly in it." Guess what. My shirt was tailor-made. I've never worn it until I saw a picture of Alexa Chung in a similar shirt.



My skirt was a gift from my lovely cousin, I guess it's local made or something. But it kinda suits my style and I love it.



And my photographer, Emil made me do this.



Here is a cute candid shot she took.





Photographed by Sibyl Rozella and Liem Emilia.

Net-A-porter and Mr Porter Dolce & Gabbana party

Natalie Massenet, Domenico Dolce, Queen Latifah, Naomi Campbell, and Stefano Gabbana at the party held on July 14th to celebrate the arrival of Dolce & Gabbana to the online luxury fashion retailer.





Kelly Osbourne and Pixie Geldof have very similar haircut, blonde shade, and roots. Anyway, their faces look pretty alike too. On the side note, I've always wanted to own a Dolce & Gabbana leopard print long dress since I was 14. Classic.

Dolce & Gabbana is now available on Net-a-porter and Mr Porter. Images courtesy of Net-a-porter.

Balenciaga Fall 2011

After Jil Sander happy florals last Spring, let's welcome Balenciaga's hand painted exotic blossom. Nicholas Ghesquiere is a genius for making these leather panels and print skirts work together peacefully on the runway. In essence, it made me wonder how would it be like if the dress is worn alone. I don't know, maybe it's just me.









If you notice, the prints for every look are slightly different. I love the one on the first picture and last most. Moving on, here is their latest campaign displayed on their Tumblr-esque new website as described by Fashionista.











Brilliant campaign, I adore the uber-luxe bathroom tile effect portrayed throughout the images. Oh and the look displayed in the fifth picture is very chic. Red and white, and blue and white and that checkered clutch.

Images courtesy of Balenciaga.