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NYFW: Reem Acra

By Sabrina on February 13, 2013 in Fashion, Fashion Weeks, NYFW

If you ever wanted proof of how shit I am at taking photos, the photos from Reem Acra would be enough. Sure the runway was black which was annoying enough, and I was using a borrowed camera but… ugh. These photos I’ve taken are probably the best out of a very bad bunch (I know right) so I’ve resorted to everyone’s mainstay, Style.com

What I loved about this collection and Reem Acra is that she has a way of making things that could be considered trashy, such as fishnet and sheer panels uber classy and elegant. One hopes to see a beautiful starlet wearing one of these on the red carpet soon. Or even better, one hopes to shoot some pieces from this collection soon. This was definitely my favourite show, and I am dead irritated over my super blurry photos…

Favourite looks for me were:

NYFW Reem Acra AW13

NYFW AW13 Reem Acra

AW13 NYFW Reem Acra

Runway photos via Style.com

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NYFW: Herve Leger – Bondage and Sportswear

By Sabrina on February 10, 2013 in Fashion, Fashion Weeks, NYFW

How do you evolve the eponymous bandage dress? By going two opposite directions, embellishment and sportswear. Add some fur, neoprene and bamf models and you have an instant hit. I didn’t think Max Azria could do anything different to his classic, but I think he did right here. I don’t really care for baseball caps, but I did like the fancy snapbacks. Can I pull one off?

Since I shot Herve Leger and BCBG for Cosmopolitan Russia for their March 2013 issue, they ticketed me, and with a nice surprise, front row seats. I usually hunker down in the pit because I’d rather stand than sit high up, but gosh did I feel loved in fashion. For once. Good seat, not the best photos though because I am rubbish at photography. Coco Rocha was sitting a few seats away and I was very tempted to take a blurry Instagram pic of her, hashtag it YOLO and see what she thought about that…

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Prabal Gurung for Target Event for NYFW

By Sabrina on February 7, 2013 in Collaborations, Designers, Events, Fashion, Fashion Weeks, NYFW

Twas the night before NYFW, and this lady blogger was not being her usual antisocial self and decided to attend events. When this invite dropped into my inbox I was all:

Jonah Hill Happy Scream

I am rather fond of prints, and Prabal Gurung is one of my utmost favourite collections to see every season. I’m usually very leery of high street collabs, I have a Target x Mulberry bag which the strap broke, which showed that it pretty much had been stapled on, but then I also purchased the Band of Outsiders cashmere hats from the Neiman Marcus x Target collab and they were fantastic, although the overall collection wasn’t well received. So it’s a mixed bag really.

Target has really been stepping up their fashion game of late, from the High Fashion ads for their Everyday Collection to pushing Target Style, their hitting all bases social campaign. This event was no less than what I would have expected, and much more than I ever expected. Target transformed Pier 57 into an indoor fairground complete with rides, a cinema showing the campaign film starring Olivia Thirlby, the face of the collection, photo booth, games where you could win Target vouchers, speciality drinks, a fortune teller, various food trucks, a stilt lady with candy floss on her legs, rides that actually you were allowed to ride which I stayed away from for fear of throwing up the dumplings, mini fish taco, and whoopie pie I ate.

The food was spectacular, presentation very on point. Oh but the wastage… but on the other hand miniature Coke bottles.

A special live performance from Ne-Yo ended the evening, since the inspiration for this collection was LOVE, and who does the best love R’n'B love songs of this generation?

Laziest photo taking ever. I do like Ne-Yo but I don’t like crowds.

My idol and love of my life Rashida Jones, Carey Mulligan and that girl from ANTM who was in Crazy, Stupid, Love were also there. I tried to sneak a picture of Rashida but bloody Just Jared got in the way so this is my picture.

When the Ann’s away, the mice get perms.

Most importantly WE WERE ALLOWED TO PURCHASE THE COLLECTION BEFORE ALL THE ~~PLEBS~~ GENERAL PUBLIC. I’m looking forward to all these press turning up to Lincoln Center wearing the same jacket. Not all of the collection was there, such as the sandals in different colourways.

I purchased the dress that Olivia Thirlby was walking around in, because the top of my choice had sold out. I was quite impressed. Some of the things were a little too tacky for my liking, the high sheen factor of artificial materials will do that, but the majority of the items felt great, nice and weighty and finished rather well. I also mused over the red sandals but I was on the fence about it as I preferred the black and white ones in the first place (which are a Target.com exclusive), and some of the soles were unfinished, so I didn’t purchase.

Short-sleeve dress in First Date print and black, $39.99; wedge sandals in Apple red, $29.99

Alas this dress does not fit over my ample bosom, so I have to return it. Such is life. But on the whole, the collection is pretty mint. Son, I am not disappoint.

Prabal Gurung for Target launches in stores and on Target.com on February 10th 2013.
Prices range from $12.99 (approx £9)to $199.99 (approx £130)

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Bradelis New York Soho Store Launch

By Sabrina on February 3, 2013 in Events, Fashion

Bradelis is a Japanese lingerie brand which recently opened their third store in NY, which has a novel 3 step system for shaping and enhancing your lady lumps. The 1st step is to sculpt your breasts, drawing the excess tissue (their words) into your chest; 2nd step is to sculpt and contour your chest (so they’re perky) and the 3rd step is designed to enhance. It’s a workout for your breasts, without actually working out. There’s also a 3 step for your butt.

Each step has different bras, and since your shape is supposed to change, you get free alterations and counselling (yes that’s right) for the lifetime of your garment. Not bad eh? One of the Bradelis girls told me she’d gone up by 2 cup sizes. Since I’ve got a Step 1 bra, so I’m really hoping that doesn’t happen to my copious cleavage. But time will tell eh?

BRADELIS New York SOHO
211 Elizabeth St New York, NY 10012
+1 212 941-5629
Open 11am – 7pm daily
Nearest Subway: Prince St (N,R); Broadway-Lafayette St (B,D,F,M,6)

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Adidas Originals, A Love Letter #JDHEROES #adiOriginalsJD

By Sabrina on December 18, 2012 in Advertorial, Fashion on Road, Sponsored

Did you know that the average height of the UK male is 5″8 and the average height of the UK lady is about 5″3? Being 5″7 I am considered somewhat of an anomaly, especially considering my Asian heritage, instead of being small and dainty, I’m a veritable giant. (Or giantess)

Perhaps that’s why I don’t tend to wear heels a lot. Oh, I own them. I own a lot of them. People upon seeing my closet often ask why they never see me wearing any, and also why I seem to wear a variation of the same clothes everyday. Well London and any city is bad for heels. Potholes, inclement weather, various puddles of unrecognisable detritus, the cobblestones at Somerset House… and don’t get me started on when it rains. As well as towering over almost every man I meet (Hello, I’m up here), I’ve always been more of a flats girl. Specifically, a nice pair of trainers.

If I had to pick out an iconic pair of trainers from my past (or present) wardrobe, they’d have to be a pair of Adidas’s. Oh the incarnations they’ve had. From my first sky blue pair (which promptly got so filthy I wept) to a pair of shell toes I lovingly maintained until my feet grew out of them, I do luvva the Adidas. What can I say? It’s a super stylish brand, their ads are on point, as are their collabs, clothes and their unique retro vibe. And they did the Team GB kit and London 2012 trainers both of which I own (BECAUSE I LOVE YOU LONDON).

This new Adidas trainer is called AdiHoney. Aww honey! With a flash of tartan lining, they stand out from the other nondescript white trainers around, and you know, make a statement without being impractical, and will leave you enough change from your £60 to buy an umbrella from that guy outside the Tube.

To buy this trainer click here. To vote for this trainer as your all time favourite and for a chance to win a pair of Adidas Originals and all 12 #JDHeroes click here

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Benetton “The Art of Knit” Pop Up

By Sabrina on October 3, 2012 in Fashion, Installations, NYFW, Shopping

I popped along to Benetton’s first ever pop up concept store, The Art of Knit in New York’s SoHo (area so named because it’s south of Houston Street. Soho in London is thought to named after a hunting cry). I know things.

April Ludgate - Because we're smart - Parks and Recreation

I do have a confession to make. I enjoy summer because it’s brighter and the longer days and it’s warmer, but I cannot deal with extremes of weather. What can I say, I’m a Brit. Mild is how we like it best. Too much sun gives me a migraine. I just got an extra freckle because of the bloody American sun! It may not be a surprise that I’m waiting for cooler weather to come. Mainly because it’s really humid. But also so I can layer up.

Why do I like layering? Because I like to wear more clothes. Summer requires a lot less clothing, and it’s hard to showcase my fabulous wardrobe which is understandably, tailored for cooler climes. Namely, knitwear. I love a good cardigan. I fear these words will come back to haunt me as the weather turns and I start whining about how cold it is.

Upon arriving, I was greeted by this:

And then this:

Also, this, this, and this:

Needless to say I was quite tickled because I am a pervert. The rather saucy sculptures, named LANA SUTRA were created by artist Erik Ravelo, who is part of FABRICA, the art collective who designed the space and the pieces in the pop up. The store is blocked by colour and men’s and womenswear are all mixed together. Upon entering the store assistant gleefully pointed out that I matched the first (green) display. That was completely unintentional.

Similar to this, but a lot more blinding.

Correct grammar. I wept tears of joy.

To see how an unused garage became this wondrous woolly palace, see this rather nifty timelapse below:

Benetton “The Art of Knit” 135 Crosby Street, NY 10012
Until 31st December 2012
Nearest Subway: Broadway/Lafayette Street: B, D, F, M

Photos taken on a Fujifilm X10 courtesy of TALK PR. More photos can be seen on Flickr.

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Gant by Michael Bastian SS13: Where was Bonus Jonas?

By Sabrina on September 15, 2012 in Fashion, Fashion Weeks, NYFW

A lot of people I’ve spoken to are like “Gant, meh” – but I like their brand of preppy on acid/so chill brah wear. Mallard embroidered trousers – I can dig it. SS13′s presentation was inspired by the Galapagos, and thanks to a last minute invite from Gant’s UK PR, Halpern, I was off up and away downtown at the Industria Superstudios. No model torture here, as they had their own designated waterboy (no lie!) and they smiled, laughed and danced along to M.I.A. There were too many mandals and unattractive man shoes for my liking, and some seriously “interesting” styling but more importantly a full bar of Appleton Estate cocktails (served in tea cups – how did they know I was British?) and PRINTS!

My sour point was when I got shoved out the way for the Jonas Brothers, I kid you not. The Jonas Brothers. I noticed they’re no longer wearing their chastity rings. Also they’re short.

Photos taken on a Fujifilm X10 courtesy of TALK PR.

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Michael Kors SS13 – New Order of Colour #nyfw

By Sabrina on September 14, 2012 in Fashion, Fashion Weeks, NYFW

You knew it was gonna be a good show once you heard the strains of New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle (my favourite New Order song after Blue Monday) and a double runway. The orchestral mix up with the Vitamin String Quartet and the dance version matched the fun of what Michael Kors is about, it’s wearable, colourful and just about having a good time, with some jazzing up with cyberpunk sunglasses. Hair was neat and models were fresh faced. My girl Karlie Kloss closed the show, and as everyone was on their feet when Mr Kors came out at the end, I thought to myself: “There’s always some bint whose head gets in the way.”

Bill Cunningham at work

Photos taken on a Fujifilm X10 courtesy of TALK PR.

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I Only Care About What’s On Your Feet #nyfw

By Sabrina on September 13, 2012 in Fashion, Fashion on Road, Fashion Weeks, Street Stylins'

With every fashion week, you get hundreds of people toting SLRs (hundreds may be an overestimate) frantically snapping away for the in the hopes of becoming the next Sartorialist. Whatever. I don’t care about what you’re wearing, (and my favourite street style snappers are Bill Cunningham and Tommy Ton). I only care for your accessoires. (I’m hoping that’s the French)

Top to bottom: Spotted at Lincoln Centre waiting for Anna Sui; mancessories at Gant by Michael Bastian SS13 presentation; spotted outside Gant by Michael Bastian SS13 presentation; Cynthia Rowley sunglasses; waiting in line; Charlotte wearing Tom Ford; those Miu Miu shoes; bright blue creps with a suit.

Photos taken on a Fujifilm X10 courtesy of TALK PR.

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There’s no Mitchells at this Wolford Social

By Sabrina on August 31, 2012 in Events, Fashion

Who liked my EastEnders pun?

Always keen to meet fellow bloggers and look at underwear, I headed to the Bangs and a Bun hosted event at Wolford for their first ever Wolford Social, at Westfield, Shepherds Bush. Quelle horreur. Ever since Westfield threw open their doors in Stratford, I’ve rarely ventured past Oxford Circus in most recent times. Also, the other Westfield doesn’t have athletes wandering around. Just lots of Arabs shopping.

A bit like this but with more Gucci bags.

Wolford, as I learnt today, is not British, which I’m not sure why I thought it was, but Austrian. Some of the best things come out of Austria, like Captain von Trapp. I also learnt that Wolford doesn’t just make hosiery but a whole wardrobe of dresses, skirts, jackets, tops, shapewear…

Rawr

Obligatory canapé photos

I WANT

Bangs and a Bun aka Mureiann (pronounced Mirren like Helen) did not have a bun today, and I almost didn’t recognise her. Blasphemy!

The advent of social networks means it’s perfectly reasonable to refer to people by their Twitter names and chat like you’re best friends. I do it, and fling my arms around complete strangers with reckless abandon. It’s not really the British way so I should stop that.

There were a couple of gorgeous lingerie models walking around, including a Claudia Schiffer doppelganger who I think both thought I was very adorably young because I started squealing over their pom pom headbands. Sometimes I think my presence causes broodiness. They were also very sweet and said I’d look wonderful with one.

But lets face it, I am pretty adorable.

It was a delightful evening, chilled out, with good music, nail art, and great company. My only criticism stems from that Wolford do not do bras to fit my oversized cartoon breasts. I always know it, except when it happens, it’s still sad.