Cocktail dresses

Went to Paragon, Orchard Road yesterday and saw this gorgeous chandelier at Adeva Spa. I love the modern twist (pun intended) and the randomness of the bulbs placement.

Anyway, here are the gorgeous dresses I tried on at Coast boutique. I went on a rampage among the lovely clothes. So totally me!! Not in much makeup, so will keep pics small...haha.

I like the stark contrast between the white delicate pleats and the black ribbons. It's a bit prissy though, like very prim and proper.

Hmm, this chiffon dress had interesting details at the hem, but definitely had a dull colour. The A-line cut ending below the knees was not flattering.

I quite fancy this one, especially the fabulous gold colour of the silk-satin. The little black rose adds some interest to the gentle ruching at the bosom. I've been told that ruching going in criss-cross directions like this has a slimming effect. Dainty dress perfect for weddings!

This dress is a tad frumpy. All the double layers and seams lent an odd silhouette to my torso. Sorry, this dress does nothing for me.

I liked the bright lime green colour of this dress. The photo doesn't do it justice. If you saw the colour, you'd go wow! The dress has a slight asymmetry with a simple well-fitted bustier. It is made of silk so it kinda swings when you move. But I have a similar white Zara dress already, so will give this a miss.

And my favourite..."bird song" they call it. Love the puff hem. So sweet and cute. There's a row of pretty buttons going straight down the spine too. The material has small little spots on it. The only trouble I think, is my height. It's supposed to end at the knees but it went way past. I wonder if I can shorten it. Would love to own this.

The dresses retail at about between SGD 339 to 399. There's an ongoing 10% sale right now.

Over to BCBG Max Azria, my favourite label. This black dress is from the runway collection 2010, made in limited quantities. For SGD600 plus, nah! Never mind all the tiny details on the outer chiffon silk. I mean, I can't see $600 worth of work.

Finally...SOMEONE BUY ME THIS DRESS in size 0! It is figure-hugging and extremely flattering. I looked slimmer instantly. The criss-cross stripes are made of bandage material similar to what Herve Ledger uses. Unfortunately, it costs $769 if I'm not wrong and I'm not about to splurge this amount on a cocktail dress.

Gowns from La Vie

Went to La Vie Bridal at 18 Everton Road to try on their beautiful gowns. Lewis the designer was really really nice, allowing me to try on so many pieces. They have a unique aesthetic that was subtle, surreal and elegant. Known for their bold use of colours, their evening gowns really stood out from the rest of their competitors.

I liked the last fuschia outfit best. It had an oriental touch with the mandarin collar, and the use of lace is reminiscent of the kebaya. It is even convertible in the sense that the dress and be worn as a bustier, without the collar. Plus, the train is at least 2 metres long!

The ivory/green outfit is a tad confused though. The embroidery on the corset channeled Indian glam, but the netting made me look like a pixie from Neverland. The headpiece looks like it came from Victorian times. I must say their workmanship is really tiptop though. The corset fitted like a glove, and they sewed in the padding, unlike most bridal shops.

Great place to get a gown from, but unfortunately, they didn't have what I was looking for.

Furry Muffs

If you're wondering what this little cute puff is, with the cute crown emblem on the side....

Yup, it's ear muffs from Adidas. Comes in black too. My friend bought this for me at only SGD10!! 

Elie Saab

Just discovered a very talented Russian designer called Elie Saab. Love his gowns for their clean lines and elegance.

New Star Earrings

Bought a pair of star shaped cubic zirconia stud earrings from Helen at $14.95. Pretty pretty!

Marks & Spencer Lingerie

Sale at Marks & Spencer! I found this pretty lace red bra going at $30. Lurve those cute little bows at the straps.

Unfortunately, there were no matching panties. Managed to find a lace pair in a similar shade of white in their new arrivals. I've tried M & S lingerie and they offer good quality and value for $. My other purchases were definitely worth it, as they lasted a long long long time, and are really comfortable. 

New Additions to my Wardrobe

I've been looking for one of these feather hairbands ever since Project Runway 5. One of the quirky contestants always had a feather in her hair and she looked cool. 

I've tried quite a number of hairbands from Helen (an accessories brand) and other boutiques but they were either too flamboyant or had cheapo and tacky beads attached. They also made me look like a bird or some chicken. So finally, got this from Mini Bits. They have shops at Changi Airport T2, Tampines Mall and Parkway Parade (and elsewhere too). Good selection of classy feather hairbands if you're looking for something elegant.

That's me with my feather hairband and matching feather brooch. 
In my hands is my Cotton On dress bought at their sale (hurry!) for only $10! 
It's good for those lazy fat days with flip flops cos it's A-line. 
I realize you probably can't see the black dress clearly so here's another pic....

If you think $10 is cheap, here's another at only...

...$5!! 
This one comes in 5 colours I think. It's something I would wear to lounge around at home. Comfy soft cotton in a nice turquoise colour brightens up my day!