century trend clothes: December 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Wear Your Stripes

Location: Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)

t-shirt - Asos, jeans - Uniqlo, gladiator sandal - Kurt Geiger

I know I'm very, very, very late for the Gucci sale in Malaysia. Unlike previously in London where it's normally a week before the Boxing Day that Gucci Sale started, here in KL it seems to happen way back in November when YES announcement is made by the press. In other words, for any shopanistos like me that's way too late to find great bargains especially the coveted items where their price tags been slashed to the max. Go now i.e. almost a month later, chances that only leftovers are displayed on the shelves. Leftovers that are supposed to be chunked out into the garbage bin coz they look utterly hideous.

When I went into Gucci KLCC last week, that's what I discovered. I know I won't be finding any zipped boots like what I saw in Mr Porter or Gucci UK/US websites anymore. What is left, is...erm... these boots. Something utterly yikes coz to me they doesn't scream 'Gucci' at all. Well, a bit... not that much unlike most previous hot Gucci shoes. So, my lowdown on the boots during my encounter....

This one has a massive identity crisis. Is it a loafer, or is it a Chelsea boots? Some kind of Britney Spears' not a girl, not yet a woman moment, if you know what I mean. It look hideous in the pix, and looks equally hideous in real life (and I'm not kidding!). No wonder no smart Gucci lover won't snap this one! Yikes...

These two boots (the above and the one below) is by far the ugliest Gucci boots ever. I can't quite put my finger on why does Gucci did these kind of look? From the textured leather that look like it's from a troll and the color that is quite underwhelming, to the 'seam' on its body that doesn't quite make it - these boots are the ultimate Gucci shoes disaster. The last time when I first saw it in Gucci website, I almost puke. And when I saw it in real life... thank God I didn't throw up on the carpet at the store. Otherwise I'll mess it's golden brown color, ahaks!

And the most bemusing, these boots are priced at almost RM 2000 for their hideous look. That, ladies and gents... is a massive yikes!

Nevertheless, not all bad at Gucci in that Fall/Winter 2011 collection. While some went on Sale, there are some pieces at normal prices that looks utterly delish... both to look at, and to the touch. One item that I drooled over when I first saw it in the previous Gucci FW11 ad campaign is the portfolio bag in tan leather. (the bag on the right in this pix).

I saw it sitting nicely on one upper shelf in the store. From the look and all, I know this one has the ultimate buttery soft texture that I can imagine. And I'm not wrong at all... this one is sooo luscious to the touch, too soft that is too good to have a bite too!

Funnily, I did some 'viva voce' session with the Gucci salesguy to test him on his knowledge about the material. Why? Unlike the one overseas, most sales promoter in Malaysia is quite 'stupid' since they are not that well-versed on the products displayed - both at local malls and the designer outlets. And this one is no exception too. I asked him what material is this one? He said, calf leather.

In my head, "hmmm...he's almost right, but well, he's still ignorant and kureng cerdik". Ignorant and kureng cerdik how? Coz if he really read the product description, this one is from deerskin - that's why the texture is less pebbled and so buttery soft unlike the typical calf leather. Got that sales promoter? You know you should do your homework, right? But I gave him 1/10 coz at least he tried. Hmmh... (*cakap 'hmmh' mencebik ala2 Fazura in Pisau Cukur!)

Anyway, if not because I did some retail therapy before going in to Gucci, I would've snapped this one. Price? About RM 2500. *sila pengsan!

Spotted: CK iPad Case in Tangerine Tango

Right after attending the press conference by the Datuk Vice Chancellor at KLConvex last week, me and some cliques went to Suria KLCC for a bit of retail therapy. Or, 'eye' retail therapy to be exact coz it's more about window shopping rather than real splurging. There's been lots of Year End Sale event going around from Gucci to Ferragamo, Bally to Mulberry as what I've mentioned in one of my post before. Too bad it's very late to the end of the year coz most 'good' items on discount are almost gone. Some highstreet labels also did their fair share of sale, though Zara hasn't started yet (probably to go along with the Zara UK by together having theirs as well).

While wandering around, I suddenly made a beeline to the Calvin Klein store because there's something on the front display table that attracted my attention. Something in pebbled leather which looks so tempting and alluring. Something in a striking color that looks so absolutely cool.

I went closer to have a feel of what that 'something' is all about.Turn out that, the super luscious buttery soft leather flap-cover clutch is actually an iPad case! Awesome! What is even better, it seems that Spring/Summer 2012 has come early coz this case sported the Pantone Color of SS12 - the Tangerine Tango.

I think this one can rival that Victoria Beckham's for sure... [click]

Next Top Model?

Nope, I'm not talking about Lisa who won the recent ANTM 17. Instead I'm talking about the photoshoot I did last time when I visited the water theme park here in Ipoh. If you happen to read my previous blog post I did mention that my bro and his family was paying a visit to my house, who also brought my big sis with him (and that's why I'm hiding all my bags!). The next day, all of us spent a day at the water theme park - the Lost World of Tambun - by which I actually haven't been there before though I've been living in this city for ages.

Apart from the typical man-made canal circling the theme park and the giant water slides that is so manic, LWoT got a new attraction which is located near the Tambun Needle aka the limestone 'hill' called the 'Lost World Tin Valley'. It's awesome coz the place got lots of replica of the things that made Ipoh as what it is - the tin mining. From the excavated cave that showcases the history, to the concrete-made elephant statues and the water canals for the mining site, the place is so unique which is not just entertaining but also educational at the same time.

And the best part, I got to do these 'silly' photoshoot... by which somehow remind me of some top model moments in the history. Not too bad, huh? Thanks to my silly clan who've been putting up with me in these poses, ahaks! :)

Oh, btw. I'm totally recovering from the sunburn. Got myself super tan, dude! (walaupun actually kulit ni mmg dah gelap sejak azali...yikes!)

Saleisha ANTM Cycle 9 winner vs moi...you jump, I jump!

Naima Mora ANTM Cycle 4 winner vs moi... playing deadly hot (hot ker...?)

Chanel Iman for Dior Haute Couture '08 vs moi... kuali hat, anyone?

I'm wearing Uniqlo vest and cropped jeans by H&M. Muka x bleh blah...sebab tu kena cover!

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Model Kaos Muslim Muslimah

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Kaos Remaja Wanita Model Baju Remaja Perempuan

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Hide...!!!

So, my family is coming to visit coz my big bro just give me a holla yesterday that the whole clan is arriving today. And he's also bringing my eldest sister with him, Miss Darling, coz she's been asking to tag along since forever as she wanted to see the décor of my house - and my big Samsung double-door fridge too, of course.

I'm not worry how many people in the house coz there are quite number of guest rooms upstairs, plus two living rooms that all of them can crash. The only thing I'm worry is: my bags.... I gotta to keep all my bags away from the view of my sister!! Why? Coz I know that she'll definitely snap one or two when she see those leather SEED bags that I'm having.

Time to hide!!! Ahaks!

(who's not tempted seeing the luscious leather bags hanging like this in my guest room-turn-wardrobe, huh?)

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Posto, Posto...Again?

Freshly arrived from a far away land of the Blitz, finally it's sitting safely here on my desk. This one is probably the last items for the online shopping 'activity' this year. Hopefully no more, except that if some of the sites really entice me with offers that I can't resist. Who knows, they will...

Wanna see what's inside? Tak payah la... or, okay. Maybe just a sneak peek... (THAT's more than a sneak peek btw!)

Posto, Posto

The best feeling about finding something online is that: you saw it, you like it....and BAMM, you click the 'BUY' button. Especially when that thing is the one you've been lusting for, and it's in stock. Or, when you found out that you're lucky enough to get it especially when it's very 'limited edition' that nobody else would own it except a few like you.

And then comes the worst feeling. No, not keying in the credit card number to pay for it (that, of course is one of it anyway!) - but to wait for the parcel to arrive. It's the whole entire agony that you can't ever imagine. The anticipation that made you feel worry sick, the anxiety in case that the goods that you pay for is not like what you've expected, or not what you saw on the screen. Or worst, if it lost in the post... especially for things that came far, far thousand miles away. It is this kind of feeling that'll put you in a true torment of online shopping.

But then, comes the best feeling again when the parcel safely arrived in the mailbox. Whether it's a big box, or a small package, or even just a parcel like the plastic envelop - it's the best feeling ever every time I see it in my mailbox. The first thing I would normally do is to snap the photo of the package itself, coz the parcel poses its own excitement by itself apart from unwrapping it to reveal the thing inside. It's a bundle joy!

All I have to say, 2011 has been such a good year to my online shopping. Whether it's from local or overseas, I'm absolutely loving every single thing that I got. No regrets. And I hope 2012 would be much better than ever; whether the amount of sites to shop, or the bargains that they provide for me to compare, or the payment and delivery system, or the type of goods to buy - I'm just wishing next year would be much, much better than this year. Why?

Coz the world is my shopping mall, and who bother going to that country if I can get it online?! :)