TRENDING: ALL THAT GLITTERS

 

OOH, SPARKLY. 

TUTORIAL THURSDAYS: MARC JACOBS ZIPPER EARRINGS

So... Marc Jacobs thinks he can get away with charging something like a hundred dollars for a pair of zipper earrings huh. Well... he shouldn't. This week I show you a mind-numbingly easy tutorial for how to recreate those earrings for less... way less.

TUTORIAL THURSDAYS: DRIES VAN NOTEN INSPIRED TOTE

 When I think of Dries Van Noten the first thing that always pops in is that iconic large check that he does so well exhibit A, above. And also, if you remember a few seasons back he was in to the whole batik, ikat thing and in the spirit of that movement I've taken the liberty of combining those ideas in this DIY. For this tote, I employed a japanese tie dye technique known as shibori, which is fancy-pants for well... fancy-pants tie dye.

TUTORIAL THURSDAYS: CELINE SPRING 2012 CUFF

Celine Cuff from Spring 2012

Hello there my pluckie duckies! Another week, another tutorial. On this lovely thursday, turn your attention to this Celine Spring 2012 cuff. A beauty isn't she? Spotted her at the ngee ann city store here in singapore for something like $800, ie: not as friendly to the wallet as it is to the eye. Here's a quick, simple tutorial to get the same look for much less moolah.

TUTORIAL THURSDAYS: NOIR INSPIRED SPIKED NEON CUFF

photo from nitrolicious.com

One for the girls (and perhaps the very adventurous gent) this time around, we've got Noir's gorgeous neon accessories that so beautifully combine the punch of neon with the poise of well placed faux crystals. (Note, I said well placed. No disastrous tai-tai bauble explosions here). Read on to find out how you can get that same look. 

THESE GAMES WE PLAY

             

Released back in Septmeber, can't believe this fell under my radar. Anyways,

this rad video is my way of spreading a little Christmas joy. Happy Holidays guys! 

See you in 2012 :D Oh and one last thing. You know what would be amazing? 

Tell all your friends about my blog, there's a quick share link below to either FB or twitter. 

Remember, caring is sharing. So care, a lot. 

DUDE-ITUDE

Top row, from left to right: Dries Van Noten, Michael Bastian, Marc By Marc Jacobs
Bottom row, from left to right: Alexander McQueen, ACNE, Prada, Maison Martin Margiela
All Photos from style.com

SWAG kinda seems like the word of 2011 doesn't it? Instead of sneaking through the back and stealing, get some of your own with Spring 2012's best frames. Go crazy with clear acrylic or not at all in a sublime wire frame. I know I'll sunglass it up, the question is, will you? You should. No really, just get a pair. And a cool looking one too; no more Oakleys please, you're not running a marathon and even if you were I'm sure the ACNE ones would look cooler, nothing more important than staying cool in a marathon, right?

SHE SHADES

Top row, from left to right: ACNE, Lanvin and Proenza Schouler
Bottom row, from left to right: Erdem, Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Derek Lam
All photos from style.com

From lace goggles to superhero lenses to cat-eyes on crack, variety really is the spice of life or at least the Spring 2012 season. When it comes to eyewear, the collective message this spring? STAND OUT. That generic wayfarer or aviator won't cut in anymore. Look for frames in odd shapes and even odder colours and textures for a sun-shielding statement. You won't ever have to say 'Hey my eyes are up here!' anymore for I assure you, they'll be the focus.

Sorry guys, ladies first. Do check back tomorrow; trust me, you'll want to see this.

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, KID

Okay Taylor Tomasi Hill, put those finger guns away...
Photo: Jak&Jil

Because I too, like Lui Tuck Yew, think that waiting is a "Necessary Pain"(see what i did there?), this is but a teaser post of sorts.

Sunglasses. We all love them, don't we? Glamourous, mysterious, seductive, cool; oh and they also shield your eyes from that unforgiving sun making sure you don't walk around with "chinese eyes". No that was not racist, I'm chinese so I get to make that joke.

Oh and what is this teaser business I speak of, you ask? Well if you had followed me on instagram (@greggywoo don't judge) you would already know *WINK*. Check back tomorrow and the day after for the full posts, just cos' I'm a tease like that.

CRYSTAL METH-OD

A selection of Nu Bambu's latest offerings.

You liked that title didn't you? Here's something else for you to like; Etsy.com. For the uninitiated, Etsy is kinda like this halfway house for craft addicts by craft addicts. With loads of different stores it's become a a DIY community of sorts; sweet, I know.

I've been looking at raw uncut stones since i was like 11 (no exaggeration here, I have the books to prove it) There's something quite modern about the organic angularity of natural, free formed crystals that I'm so intrigued by and of course anything that i can wear around my neck/finger i want. If i could put a shard of glass around my neck i would... wait i think i can. ANYWAYS, Nu Bambu specializes in just that sort of thing, but at only a fraction of what most people are selling them for. No 'YSL arte ring' prices here. The workmanship is good and shipping, prompt. What are you waiting for? GO!

SKATER GIRL

The Skateboards in question. Gorgeous!
image: stopitrightnow.blogspot.com

This sort of makes me want to take up skating, but then the image of me struggling to balance and then falling on my bum is too much gross-ness even for myself, so maybe these skateboards would be better suited behind a nice shadow box, for me at least.

The be-trousered female in the photo above whose blood, sweat and tears is responsible for the boards in question is Jayne, yes like Wayne with a J, stopitrightnow.blogspot.com. Ok for this much amazingness, the more-different-than-i-could-care-for name is overlook-able. I mean just look at those boards!

By applying the instantly identifiable Celine Spring 2011 print that Phoebe Philo used on blouses and trousers to such a mainstay of street culture is surely a stroke of genius on her part, creating a harmonious tension between the street and the catwalk, leaving many a wagging tongue in her wake.

 

The Celine collection in the flesh; Spring 2011.
image: thefujifiles.com

OOH, SWISH!

OK this bitch Catherine Baba is wearing at least 4 tassels, BEAT THAT.
image: jakandjil

I've always been fascinated with tassels! No, not just the ones you attach to pasties, jewelry too. There's something effortlessly glamorous about strips of leather or chains swinging in your wake as you strut away. Or maybe it's a tassel on the wrist that flicks so carelessly in the air as a panicked Rachel Zoe gestures that there aren't enough dress options, ever. Either way, it's a great accessory to add a little movement, a little subversion and a little ooh la la to your persona. Go on, try it.

Swing-a-ling!
image:jakandjil

If unlike Rachel, you don't want to shell out cash to have this little fling with movement, make your own! Honestly...wtf's tutorial is great and really easy to follow, use it as a point of inspiration.

Oh and just a word of caution be a little less vigorous with your gestures/strides/hip movements, tassels tend to get caught in the most unusual places... like a friend's bra strap; been there, done that.