2008年2月26日 星期二

New Lover: maloles






I don't know how to start with my first encounter with maloles.
It was a beautiful Sunday morning. I woke up and thought to make myself a delicious breakfast.

And, as usual, I turned on my computer first. Then, I remember that I was searching for a pair of wedges last night. I went to my favorite online store (Shopbop), and I started from where I left of last night. And of the sudden, a pair of bright pink flat came to my eyes. I was shocked and surprised by the color and the design. I was so mad at myself that how come I didn't recognize this brand before.

To make this clear, maloles has nothing to do with Manolo Blahnik. They are from different designers. maloles is designed by Maloles Miracosta-Antignac, a 31-year-old former PR and Spanish Vogue stylist. I guess the only similarity is that Manolo and maloles both have Spanish descents, but the brand maloles- I would say it is a total Spanish descent, and since Manolo opended its first store in London-I would assume it has a more British descent. maloles is famous of its flats, but its high heels and other accessories are also really adorable.








The Classic maloles flats









One of my favorite pairs (Seriously, I have a thing towards bow)












This pair of wedges is perfect for Spring and dating.



One thing I love maloles so much is because her shoes are sort of between the feeling of a little girl and a woman. It's hard to see this characteristic from other shoe brands.

Anyways, I just want to say maloles- you made my day.

More reading about maloles

p.s. maloles' website is really sweet and simple. Take a look!
By the way, it has a line for kids too~so cute. :)

2008年2月25日 星期一

Hotels and Fashion (Part four)-a















之前介紹的幾家時尚旅館每晚都是要上萬跑不掉的,如果沒有那麼高的預算 ,泰國絕對是最佳選擇,很多人對泰國的印象不外乎是人妖,皇宮什麼的,在我去一趟泰國後,泰國在我心中絕對是一個熱愛時尚和旅行的人必去的國家之一。

近年來,越來越多的網誌和書籍都有詳細得介紹泰國的飯店和當地品牌

我心目中有幾家must-go and want-to-go 飯店

之前去的時候,因為是第一次,所以都是選連鎖大飯店(Bayan Tree, Grand Hyatt Erawn Bangkok),少了點特色不過飯店服務和設施很棒就是了,還有五星級飯店在泰國的價格真的是比起全世界其他國家便宜了很多,如果再加上機加酒這種套裝,更是划算

之後,看了一些雜誌和網誌的介紹,心目中有我的top 3

1.THE EUGENIA 













(from Peray's )

看著這家旅館,有種回到老上海的感覺,卻又不失度假的風味,最吸引我的莫過於那台寶藍色Jagur古典老爺車和那個仿古的浴缸(哈)。這家是ㄧ位旅泰多年的台灣設計師葉裕清所設計的,整家旅館只有12 間房間

延伸閱讀1
延伸悅讀2




2.REFLECTION HOTELS











這家已經有非常多台灣的報章雜誌都報導過,著名於17種不同特色(全是由當地設計師設計)的房間(總共有44間),在2007年,這家旅館再海邊開了一家 Lumra&Reflection Resort, 如果想要逃離市區的話,這也是一個不錯的選擇,不同於一般度假飯店的風格,Lumra呈現的一種接近於小孩和童話世界的風格

我心目中有兩間我最想住的房間,其中一間房間是一位我非常喜愛的皮件設計師所設計的
Room # 211 Grey Day
Room # 206 Fitting Room (Wannasiri Kongman)

2008年2月4日 星期一

Sporty styles

The Sporty Style

mona & holly


Dautore


Osel by Nadya (to buy)


Nanette Lepore

These five styles are what I used for my project.
I like the items and brands I chose, but I am not satisfied with the quality of the project after all.
The materials I used are not wrought enough. (I think) I didn't have enough time and resources to find better quality of paper and other stuff. Moreover, I was trying so hard to make it look really creative(you know~I don't want it to look like normal catalogue), but I ended up making it simple. I guess sometimes when you are out of ideas and inspirations, simple and neat are always the best choice. :)


2008年2月3日 星期日

Feminine Style

The Feminine Style

mona & holly




Julie Sandlau (to buy)


Thomas Wylde

I forgot what brand this bag is, and when I went back to every shopping website I've been to-I just couldn't find it. I guess it might be taken down from the website. (oops!)


FIDM Merchandise Marketing Entrance Project-Vintage Style

The project is mainly about describing typical customer that you think will go to your store.
Check here to learn more

I mainly focused on five kinds of styles: Vintage, Feminine, Simple White, Bohemia, and Sporty styles. (If you are interested in my essay(the first part of the project), you are more than welcome to send me an email.)

Here, I only present the clothes and accessories I used for my project.



The Vintage Style


Mayle


Boyy


charlotte ronson


Lavin



p.s. I didn't put the price points here because I just wanted to present the brands and the styles.