Saturday, March 3, 2007
WE PICKED A WINNER!!
With the lucky numbers ready and lucky box in hand we headed off into the streets of Shinjuku in search of a cute ticket picker.
Strolling through the basement of Studio Alta in Shinjuku, taking a quick pitstop at swimmer we bumped into Miho whipping up a very fine display at Dream Diva. We thought she made a very gorgeous lucky number picker indeed!
The winning lucky number is... 1136
Congratulations 1136!!!!! We will let you all know where the Ohinasama is heading...perhaps somewhere exotic, maybe a big city?? Where ever it may be we are sure the Ohinasama pair will enjoy their gorgeous new home!
Thank you a million to everyone that entered the Hina Matsuri Competition. Stay tuned for more Tokyo Fan Club comps!
A huge thanks to Miho for being a fab ticket picker. Blown away by her sense of style and friendliness we couldn't help but ask for her Spring fashion tip...
Miho's Spring Fashion Tip > ANIMALS!!
So dust off those frog earrings, get out your leopard print momo, wrap some dolphins in your hair. According to Miho this spring is all about the animal! Oh and if you wardrobe needs a bit of wilderness we suggest you check THIS, THIS and THIS out!
Thanks Miho!!
Sorry Ma you didn't win! But you can get an Ohinasama when you get here!!! YAY!
Casual Wristlets
Moving on, I then thought of Coach, because my friend has a very cute wristlet from them too. And check these out- how darling! Doesn't the buckle thing kind of remind you of the Chloe Ava? I think I'm going to seriously consider the options at Coach.Then there are the more adventurous and fun options from Forever 21 (left) and Shop Intuition (right). The small splash of vibrant color may be just what you need to light up your outfit.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Paris Fashion Week FW07 Wrap Up II
Chanel
When I first glanced at it, I winced and thought, "oh no, not another crazy mismatched bicycle shorts collection!" But on closer examination (omg this is beginning to sound like one of my papers!), it is actually just Chanel being fashion forward and youthful- and I love it!
My favourite thing how Karl combines the checkered pattern with the bright colors, especially this blue outfit (center). The color is so refreshing and different. Also note the silk scarf tied belt used here. And of course, I also like the hints of purple (right). Oh and check out those cool checkered trimmed ankle boots (left)!
More cute bright outfits. The white outfit is elegant and oh-so-chanel (left). I am LOVING that baby blue bag, it just completely brightens up the already bright outfit (center). And how CUTE is that puffy coat? It actually makes me want to go out and get one just like that RIGHT NOW!
Hip, young, vibrant and trendy. Karl's interpretation of this season's style is just genius. Aren't those gold ankle boots so cool(right)?
I just adore this long black jacket over white blouse and belt look (left). Looks like according to Karl, the skinny black pants are still "in" next season. The patent trim (center) and the black/white coils (right) also completely updates the little black dress here. Fabulous! I just adore this collection!
Although there were still a few which I simply do not get. Did he pay a visit to a psychiatric hospital? That shirt on the right. . . looks like one of those strait jackets!
And WHAT is with the eyebrows? That is just scary.
Givenchy
Conversely for the Givenchy collection, I first thought how stylish it looked.
Even the casual layering here (left) and the modern dresses (center, right) looked cool- well except for those ghastly pink sparkly shoes.
But for the most part, the outfits were way over the top and not very aesthetically pleasing nor coherant .i.e. outfits above.YSL
Even though it looks vastly different from their previous floral collection (this one is very very gray), I rather liked this collection.
I thought his interpretation of the form of this season's trend was spot on, classy and very well tailored. The crinkles on the sleeves of this grey shift dress is not just any random crease after all.
And I definitely like the structured forms here with the skirt (center) and bell sleeves (right).
But there is still something that is not there with the evening wear. The material and the cut is not very flattering to the form. And evening wear IS suppose to make one look great right? Although I suppose we'll be seeing someone wearing that grey dress some time soon to some event soon enough.
Oh, I can't wait to see what Paulo Melim has done with Chloe!
New SS07 Layout: Walk tall, dream high
So we started off with this season's oh-so-'in' super-wedges. I was determined to have a Vuitton shoe in the banner. We played around the idea of having various shoes from runway photos in a clockwork motion, but the banner made me feel like the models' feet were going to kick out from the laptop screen and into my face. Plus BG complained that some of the models had blotchy and stubby feet, so that idea went out the window.
Then I went through my collection of photos (that didn't have me in them) and found this photo of the glass pyramid at the Lourve that I took during a family vacation in Paris two years ago. BG used her Photoshop-cutting skills to cut out various runway models and other shoes, and I put them into a collage. At the end, we decided that simplicity was the key and left on only of the IT outfit from Balenciaga and Vuitton shoe. And we do so love the reflections on the glass and the blue sky, (it makes us feel like we are on summer holiday with the air conditioning on- the best kind!).
We wanted to keep our layout clean and simple (not that we know how to make it complicated). But in the end, we love our new banner (and it's name!) We feel that its refreshing and definitely different from what we had before. Let us know if the layout doesn't work on your browser and we'll do our best with our limited html knowlege to change it!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Paris Fashion Week FW07 Wrapup I
Balenciaga
THE show that we've been all waiting for. OK, so at first glance it wasn't as stunning as the FW06 collection or as directional and cool as the SS07 collection, but after looking over the photos many times, I am in love with this collection, which is odd coming from me considering I usually hate any folk-feeling clothes. There is SO much to love and learn from this collection -stare at the photos many times for awhile and you'll get what I mean. Maybe I'm biased because the a large part of the collection feels so young and has got that effortless-styled look.
Scarves were the accessory of the collection. There were so many different designs and ways they were used to style an outfit. With the folk-looking dresses, the scarves were wrapped around the models; with the more military looks, the scarves had gold and royal red strands spread out from the scarf, set out like a handkerchief at the neck; and then there are the simple scarves.
There were many folk-printed or seemingly tie-dyed dresses. Not usually my style since this kind of dresses are usually just bright and cheap looking, but I can't stop looking at these, especially the brilliant yellow one (in the middle). Maybe the reason I'm loving these folk dresses is because of the styling -grey stockings and cool sandals.
More to take note: bright blue stockings, skinny sports pants. That outfit in the middle is just way cool. Love all the layers and simple colours.
Christian Dior
OK, I'm probably in the minority in this, but I'm not a big fan of this show. Yes, I can appreciate the idea of going back to the 60s and making everything very original and vintage Christian Dior. Everything was absolutely beautiful; it was like a ready-to-wear version of the much-loved haute couture show.
Fur coats. Some huge and swinging, others were furry at the hems and more body-fitting.
The show did start off with some real-life (for more mature women) clothes.
Then there were many and many gorgeous dresses and party hats.
Look through the show, it's like all the colours are there. The purple dress Lily Cole is wearing is one of my favourites from the show.
This black and white dress is another one of my favourite.
BUT, what is the fashion direction; what is the show trying to say? At the end, I just can't get myself excited or inspired by anything from this show.
Viktor & Rolf
OK, so the reviews I (and all of you) have read so far from websites have so far, gone on and on about how worried the fashion editors were worried about the models, and feared that they would just tumble down the runway. To be honest, I didn't find the whole concept too shocking -remember that horrible sleeping-in-the-bed concept from a few seasons ago?
OK, those clogs are just hideous, absolutely horrendous. But try to look past the clogs, and the lights, if you can...
and you'll see that there are actually some pretty prints there.
Anyways, I'm off to stare at the Balenciaga collection again. Hope you have as much fun as I am!
Photo source: Style.com
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
REISS UK
And I fell in love. The clothes there were elegantly simple and casual, with just the right amount of twist to make it look special. I am loving that casual white cardigan, I can totally see it as my summer staple over pretty camis. And those shift dresses are just soo cool.
The outfits for work are equally casual and cool. Note those vibrant shiny shorts and skinny belt!
And aren't these dresses just darling? They are so fun and youthful!
Positioned between high street multiples and designer brands, this brand is just what we need. I personally have my eyes on a blue/white striped cardigan and this grey jersey with a v-necked pattern, but alas, they were all way above my budget. Perhaps when they go on sale. . . .
4 sleeps til Girl's Day
We are super excited to announce the first of many TOKYOMADE fun and funky give aways. With Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day) fast approaching we thought it only fitting that we update your doll collection.
To enter the girl's day comp all you need to do is become a tokyo fan club member. Simply type in your email address over at www.tokyomade.com and Suzuki is your uncle!!
We will send you a LUCKY TICKET NUMBER. Each email added will recieve one lucky number. Not only will you go into the draw to win the super kawaii, solar powered, head bobbing Ohinasama, you will also be on the list to get the coolest fan news leaving the shores of this glorious island!!
On Saturday, March 3, 2007 we will wander the streets of Tokyo searching for a super cute ticket picker. If she happens to pick your lucky number you will be the proud owner of your very own Ohinasama.
If you are already a tokyo fan and have added your email to our newsletter list then you will be receiving your lucky number very soon!
GOOD LUCK!
FROM SUSHI AND ZUME xx