NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: SHOES

September 22, 2014

I have to say, I'm not very good at packing for a trip, especially for a long trip. I always forget my personal items, and only realize that after I check into a hotel. My packing skill has been improved recently, as I travel more often than I used to. Instead of putting myself in a miserable situation oversea for forgetting important things, I choose to bring extra stuffs just in case. Love traveling, but hate packing!

Trust me when I say packing for Fashion Week was the most challenging, and overwhelming task. Ever! I wanted to bring my whole closet with me, yet I could only put them all into two 25kg luggages. Besides my clothes, #shoes were the second most important items that I had to get them ready one week before my trip. I prepared 7 different outfits for 6 day shows, and planned to bring 7 pairs of shoes to match with the outfits.

The first thing I did when I checked into Park Central New York hotel was unpacking my shoes, and arranging them nicely. I realized that I brought more shoes than I thought. Last day in New York, I even bought one pair of chain booties from ZARA. It was a love at the first sight when I saw that booties, and I couldn't say no.

Learning from what Carrie Bradshaw said in Sex in the City "I like my money right where I can see it... Hanging in my closet", when I travel, I'd like my money right where I can see it first thing in the morning... Placing them next to my bed, in my hotel room, of course.

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First row (from left to right):

Jeffrey Campbell booties (old) (Some of my favorite booties can be found via Shopbop) - Ash sandals - Valentino Rock Stud Pumps - Sophia Webster Riko heels & Butterfly - Jimmy Choo Slang Sandals - Charles & Keith (Currently obsessed with these from Shopbop)

Second row: H&M floral flats (Similar here) - Marc by Marc Jacobs sneakers.

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS15 DAY 5

September 19, 2014

Looking at 1300 photos I had during #NYFW, I just realized that I didn't wear any dark colored outfit, at all. On day three, I wore blue. Day four, I chose neon and white. Day five, my color intensity went to the next level with neon pink and orange. Two more outfits that I wore on day six and seven were not less colorful either. I can't wait to show you in my next blog posts.

Having a disadvantage in height, I need to be fully aware of what color I should wear to make myself visible in a sea of people. That explains why subconsciously, I always pick the bright colored outfits whenever I shop or pack for a trip. Besides, #NYFW in September is all about upcoming trends and styles for Spring and Summer, there is nothing more fun to dress up for these two seasons than hot pink and orange.

While walking into the tent in Lincoln Center, I was stopped by an editor from a magazine for a quick interview about how did I come up with this outfit. Honestly, I had no idea. The only thing I knew was, I wanted to wear the Jimmy Choo Lang sandals that I bought a few months ago for fashion week. Two days after my flight to New York, I went last minute shopping in Orchard and saw this beautiful matching pink crop top and midi skirt from Miss Selfridge. Immediately, the plan changed. The initial plan of white jumpsuit was replaced with a neon pink two-piece dress.

The rest of the story "How Do I Look", I shall leave it up to you to find out. Please tell me what you think after you look at these beautiful photos, taken by my dear friend, blogger Roberto Johnson.

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::Outfit::

Miss Selfridge crop top and midi skirt- Also love this top and skirt from Tibi

Jimmy Choo heels

Alexander McQueen Clutch

Michael Kors sunglasses and watch

Gorjana necklace (via Shopbop)

Juicy Couture and Sarah Chloe bracelet. (via Shopbop)

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS15 DAY 4

September 14, 2014

Day 4 of #NYFW started as early as day 3 for me with so many shows I was invited to. A sudden drop of temperature in New York, in the morning made my white sweatshirt become so weather appropriate. The night before, I was actually worried about me being melted under the sun, in my sweatshirt, as it was so hot on my first two days in New York. But when I walked out of the door in the morning, the crisp air and a chill wind blew in my face and played with my hair, I knew that I had no reason to worry.

It's time to shine bright like a diamond.

Lincoln Center during fashion week was busy and crowded as usual, regardless what time of the day. I was quickly merged into the sea of many fashionistas, stylists, models, bloggers, who looked extraordinary beautiful. I thought nobody noticed me, but I was wrong. I was caught walking on the street by a professional photographer who risked his life, standing in the middle of the road, to take a perfect shot of me.

Thank you so much for capturing my fashionable moments, Gustavo Villar!

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::Outfit::

ZARA sweatshirt- Similar here

ZARA pencil skirt- Also love this one

Sophia Webster heels- Other colors here and here

Saint Laurent bag

Gorjana necklace and rings

Juicy Couture, Sarah Chloe bracelet

Michael Kors Sunglasses

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS15 DAY 3

September 09, 2014

Arriving New York two days after New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) started, I had only one evening to settle down, to rest after 25 hour flight journey and to get ready for the next morning. Day 3 of New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) was indeed day 1 for me. Despite the jet lag, I made sure myself to be focused and awake at all time to follow the super overwhelming NYFW schedule I had in hands.

This was my very first time attending #NYFW, first time visiting Lincoln Center, thus everything was new to me. I didn't know what to expect, neither did I know what would happen when I stepped inside the venue. I thought it was probably similar to some fashion weeks I attended in Singapore.

I was so wrong.

Right after I stepped out of the cab, I was immediately captured by some street style photographers standing at the entrance. Some took photos of my hair while others took close up shots of my boots. Many photographers stopped me to request for photos, and the moment I stopped walking and started posing, the rest of the photographers came together and snapped their shutter away. They made me feel like I am a celebrity or something.

I was so overwhelmed at first, but then quickly got my confidence to "deal with it", to relax myself and to start smiling for the cameras. It felt really good after a while.

Surprisingly, this non-designer blue striped dress with a white cape blazer received so many compliments on that day. I bought the dress at different a vintage store in Singapore and the blazer online a while ago. They are not expensive stuffs, but they look so well together, and they match perfectly with my hair, I decided to wear them on my first day at Fashion Week. It turned out to be the outfit that was captured the most by the paparazzi's lens.

Perhaps, fashion is really not about what you wear, it's how you wear it.

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Photography by: Gustvavo Villar.

::Outfit::

Sheinside cape blazer- Currently obsessed with this one

Vintage sailor dress- Also love this one

Jeffrey Campell boots (old)- Similar here

Charles & Keith bag- Also love this one

Juicy Couture, Sarah Chloe bracelet

Gorjana lariat necklace and rings

Dior sunglasses.

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{NYFW}: LIE SANGBONG SS15 "DREAM ROAD"

September 07, 2014

I was so honored to be invited to a "Dream Road" with Mr. Lie and to witness his Spring Summer collection, presented at Mercedes-Benz Fashion week yesterday. The dreamlike and serene collection prominently features butterfly, floral, and cloud motifs. Graphic, lively prints are incorporated into this season's crisp color palate of white, turquoise, cobalt, and purple.

Mr. Lie wanted to share the possibility that is brought by the beginning of Spring and the promise of a new day. He incorporated his architectural silhouettes with precise tailoring to this ethereal collection. The "Dream Road" collection is impeccably constructed, yet light and lithe with an array of luxurious fabrics, including silk, linen, silk organza, silk chiffon and fine cotton.

I'm obsessed with the "X-shaped" jackets and dresses that resemble the graceful wings of butterflies, dedicated pleating, asymmetrical details, and a unique hologram jacquard. My mind was blown away, my heart was skipped a beat, and my eyes were glued to every single piece on the runway, I fell head over heels in love with Lie Sangbong Spring/ Summer 2015 collection. There is no other dream I would rather have than a "Dream Road" with Lie Sangbong tonight.

If you want to know how a Dream Road looks, you have to ask Mr. Lie or take a look at his Spring/ Summer collection. The collection will be available beginning in March 2015 in retailers across the globe, including the brand's first US boutique located at 30 Gansevoort St in New York city.