Shopaholics Anonymous Malaysia: Orange is the new black!

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Orange is the new black!

Orange is the new black! All over the fashion globe, orange is the hue du jour and global fashionistas are busy stocking dresses and accessories in orange just as if they are stocking the round and juicy citrus fruit in the markets.

Fresh and zesty, this bright and fun color has majestically graced the runways of Chloé in Paris and down to Versace in Milan since last September (Fashion Week my dear).

Recently, socialite and (so-called) multi-talented entrepreneur Paris Hilton was spotted by the Paps in a floral print orange sleeveless dress and paired with all-white accessories while style doyenne Victoria Beckham walks out in a (probably Versace) stunning mini dress, also in orange.

So ladies, here are the top three orange dresses that every woman should have in her closet for spring/summer 2008. Check them out!

I love this lovely satin shift because first, shift dresses are in this season and nothing screams enchantment and magic other than this shift. Belted at the waist with obi-styled self-belt, it has a scooped neck, three-quarter length sleeves, and pleat detailing on both front and back. DKNY, ₤ 219.07 at net-a-porter.com

Diane von Furstenberg's orange cotton knit bandeau dress catches my attention. I love the front detailing - the large box pleat that looks like a maze, with two side pockets and knee-length hem. Another great alternative for day and can be worn for night as well. ₤308.93, at net-a-porter.com.

Matthew Williamson incorporates the world into his designs with exquisite tribal touch. This African beaded tank dress features intricate beadworks inspired by the African tribal beadworks at the yoke and sports a racer back. ₤792.00 at net-a-porter.com

Apart from Net-a-Porter, these marvelous summer pieces are also available at their respective boutiques as well as multibrand stores and department stores worldwide.

*Photos courtesy of Net-a-Porter.com

Diane Von Furstenberg and Matthew Williamson at Tribeca - First Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50800 Kuala Lumpur.

DKNY - Second Floor, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur; Adorn Floor, Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur; Ground Floor, Isetan KLCC, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50800 Kuala Lumpur.

3 fashionistas wrote ...:

Nana said...: hmmm doubt orange would look good on me! haha! you have to be really fair to pull that color off!; 10:54 PM
Nana said...: haha maybe you are right! You never know until you get one! Anyways, I changed the url of my other blog coz i dont want that blog to be in my profile.

please post kat the other blog .. its www.naidschambers.blogspot.com hahah Sorry for the complications :D take care.; 3:34 AM
Nana said...: oops sorry shaiful .. i tertambah lagi satu s laks kat hujung hahahaha! tulah ..I ni minah blur sikit hahahah .. type this one ok ..

www.naidschamber.blogspot.com

hehehe! Add me ok :D So, how the shopping scene like in Malaysia! dengar they all nak reduce the tax on handbags in Malaysia?? betul ke??? that would be good hehe! I pun tengah gila collect handbags and shoes here ... murah oooo; 1:50 AM

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FROM THE STYLE DESK

Hello my darlings,

I was never a fan of Stepford Wives. Even though it’s just a work of fiction by late Ira Levin, I simply find the storyline distasteful – an atrocious depiction of a man’s ideal utopia: a suburb or state of mind, tuck from the rest of a normal society somewhere near Connecticut where men will always be kings and women will bow to them as slaves.

And although I really love its main character Joanna Eberhart, her ending – she became one of the Stepford Wives at the end of the story, along with her rebellious neighbour Bobbie - was something I did not expect. But thank God, Nicole Kidman did not suffer the same in the latest version of the movie (err, is 2004 still considered as ‘latest’?)

However, no matter how profound my hatred is on Stepford Wives, be it the novel or the films, I could never hate their vibrantly coloured wardrobes and classic silhouettes, epitomising the poster housewives’ look of the post-war age. Well, easily said, think of what you often see on Katy Perry’s svelte body.

Now, good news for Stepford Wives’ style worshippers – the Stepford style is back to haunt your wardrobe come next year’s spring/summer season. Yes, that’s what my trusted source says and I ain’t kidding you!

So, what can you look forward too? Well, for starters, one can look forward to sundresses and day gowns with skirts blown up to full proportion, tartans and fruity floral prints like the cherries, lemons and pomegranates to name a few.

As for evening, stash some cocktail rings in candy hues, pantsuits in jewel toned Thai or shantung silk or dramatic drape evening dresses with elegant silhouettes or with generous embellishments. Ah, what a nice mix of style to shoo away those cloudy economic days next season.

Anyway, those that I mentioned above are just some of my predictions. What’ll be in stores for next season? We’ll never know until the fashion week curtains are raised within the next few days. So, before we parting ways, always keep that positive mood on 24/7 and let’s embrace the incoming season with lots of fun-filled roleplays!

Kisses and Hugs,
Shaiful

STYLE-GRAM

Kenzo is back after a long hiatus from Malaysia's fashion scene. Check out their new store with fab new interior concept at the Starhill Gallery.

H&M fans, be prepared for Sweden's much-loved high street fashion retailer is going to arrive in style in KL very, very soon! Word has it that the first ever H&M store in Malaysia is set to be located in the heart of KL's Golden Triangle. Want to know where? Watch this space!

New York multi-brand store scene is taking Tokyo by storm! First, there was Kirna Zabête; now comes Opening Ceremony! Officially opened last June, Opening Ceremony Japan carries cult clothings and accessories designed by top-notch designers like Alexander Wang, as well as Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection!

Is Dior flagship at Starhill Gallery getting another round of facelift? Just wait and see.

Judith Leiber's infamous minaudiere collection is now available at TriBeCa, Suria KLCC.

Fans of Louis Vuitton in Indonesia welcome Louis Vuitton's flagship store at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta. The store carries complete array of Louis Vuitton goodies, including special items exclusive to the store.

Max Mara's flagship store is now open at Pavilion KL.

COPIES ARE UNCOOL!

I know how tempting designer goods are and many would do anything to get their hands on them. And since an original bag would set us back at least a one full-year salary, then the only way left to satisfy our temptations is by buying either fakes or replicas.

You see, to create something that's lustworthy and iconic is not an hour or two task. It takes not just months but even years for designers to come with something regarded as the 'it' thing by the world. And do you know that it takes more than 20, or sometimes up to 100 working hours for a craftsman to put an 'it' bag together, compared to the mere 3-5 hours taken by a machine to do the same thing! Painstaking? Yes, it is!

And what's more, I hate how the way many replica or fake branded goods-selling websites boasting how they could create the similar thing using so-called new technologies and stuff.

Just put yourself in the shoes of an artist who has been working hard to get his name and creation well-loved and recognised by the world, and you certainly feel the pain and agony he or she feels, even though the fashion house might be paying him thousands or millions in monthly salary.

So people, start reconsidering what you're doing. It's never to late to save your money for something that's worth your hard work all these years. Besides, designer bags will always be in fashion even when their 'it' days have long gone. Support real designers and say NO to replicas and fakes.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

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