Fashion Style

FCUK kicking off this season, I would like to gush about the new FW07-08 FCUK collection. Once again they have exceeded my expectations for them and turned out some very pretty and trendy looking clothes this season. The ads actually makes me look forward to fall/winter, evoking images of ladylike elegance, sophistication and a hint of fun and funk. LOVE the whole look here, the hair, purple dress and ankle boots!!!The image of ladylike sophistication. I especially love the picture on the right, except I'm not sure the actual outfit of black turtleneck and long black skirt would do well in real life.... you'd have to be very tall and slim to pull it off.And here I just adore the beige cardigan. Its a coat cardigan but has the prettiness of a dress like at the same time!
And sigh.... these coats are sooooooo gorgeous. The grey coat on the left is classic and stylish, with the collar. And the black coat is chic and trendy with just the right details!

For now, I think I am going to go with these plain loose tees in different colors as I'm probably going to get the most mileage out of them this season, so buying it full priced would be worth it. Especially since I've finally decided that it was time to move on from my usual plain tees from Mango and Zara, these would be a nice little upgrade. The plain color with its simple but more flowy and elegant cutting is perfect for everyday wear to school.

Hey people. It's our bi-annual layout changing day again! If you've been a reader of ours for more than a year, you would probably know that we change our layout on every 1st March and 1st September. Usually we're really on time with changing the layout, but this time, we weren't both at home at the end of August. (I went to the States and BG worked full time.) We really tried to do it in advance (which we still feel amazed about,) but we were completely uninspired at that point.

OK so admittedly, we still don't feel very inspired and there are probably still things we could have done better. But hey, both of us completely lack IT skills and creativity, and given the deadline we don't think we did too badly. First we had to pick a background photo. We went through BG's many scenery photos from Paris and experimented with them, but it turns out that randomly floating models don't fit into scenery photos well. Then we came across this pink background taken with BG's Nokia at the New Years party that we went to. (The party wasn't that great but now we have decided that it was fate that we went, just to take this photo!haha) Yes, I know the picture is blurry but it's part of why we chose it. As for the models, they are from the FW07 shows of Nina Ricci, Prada and Balenciaga, left to right (images from www.style.com). I know it doesn't seem like we put much thought into the models, but each of the models you see in the image is actually two of the same models with different effects put together to form one model.

The technical stuff should work on your browsers since it's pretty much the same as the previous one, but as usual, if something is wrong, leave us a comment. (Although we would even happier to read comments about what you think of the new image as well!) In some unexpected way, the layout does suit this season doesn't it? You know, the dark, greyish colours with huge blotches of bold pink. Bring on FW07!

Just a quick photo update of the newly released Trevi. LVoe it!!! PM $1460; GM $1800. Photo credit: fannz (tPFer)

I have decided to add another feature to my blog--the Blast from the Past Series. I only started liking Vuitton not too long ago and it has now become a passion of mine. There are collections that I wish I could turn back Time for. Sadly, these are items that I would not be able to experience anymore except through writing about them here in my humble blog. Let me start of with the Trompe L'oeil Collection. The term denotes a style of painting that gives an illusion of photographic reality. These pieces that were released in the Fall/Winter of 2004 clearly captures this definition. I really find them quite interesting and unique. Without further ado, I present to you the ~Trompe L'oeil collection~:







Prices then: Le Fabuleux $6450; L'Ingenieux $5400; Trocadero $3200; Pochette $1460




Photo credit: habibty (tPFer)

I was fumbling on-line to search for any information regarding the impending release of the Mirage line. I found this wonderful photograph of what I assume is the backstage of a fashion show. Pictured is a Mirage Alma Voyage, Griet and a Sac plat as held by this extremely fortunate soul. I hope this illusion will become a reality soon. I can't wait for the Speedy's release! LVoe it!!!

Well, as part of our triple celebration today, I decided to drag my friends to the Vuitton boutique to see for ourselves the new releases. We saw the Trevi in damier which for me was just okay. It reminded me of the Neo Cabby but in canvas. What impressed me though was the pleating on the face of the bag. It was quite interesting how they were able to achieve this on such a tough material. I was mostly floored by the extremely large La Malleable (pictured right) from the Mahina line. The leather looks pretty much like my Onatah with monogram perforations but the overall design and size took my breath away. I just LVoe the petit hardware. Don't quote me on the name since the SA informed us it was an Onatah. As I was busy perusing all these new LV pieces, I failed to notice that my friend Angel was already purchasing a pair of eyewear for herself. She is now the newest member of the LV Sunnies Club with her Obsession Carre! Here's a pic of us infront of the DC Armory sporting my aubergine Onatah and her Hampstead looking throroughly happy with our lunettes. LVoe it!!! (Trevi PM -$1940; GM -$2550; La Malleable XL -$2980; XXL -$3750.)Photo credit: La Malleable shopalicious tPFer

© Photos Fred the Mole

Lucie and Mathilde in Lille streets
Medecine students (3rd & 1st years)
In some french schools and colleges, students in fancy outfits take the streets and play practical jokes on first-year students.
This is a part of the traditionnal initiation ceremony known as "bizutage".



Cécile, Amélie & Laura.




This Week-end the big clearance sale takes place in Lille.
Over 2 millions people in the street of Lille, eating mussels and french fries and drinking beer.