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Marc Jacobs Christy in Navy

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Marc Jacobs: The Making of a Modern Classic

I have been meaning to post these videos from Neiman Marcus as a fan of Marc's work. I love behind-the-scenes video like these that gives one a glimpse of all the hard work and labor that goes into designing and creating a product. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

Merry Xmas 2011!

*dusts off the cobwebs*

It's been a while and by that I mean over a year since I blogged! Not that I haven't thought about it but life gets in the way and I got lazy. There, I said it! In any case, I am back (for now) since I have a thing or two to say or rather share. (I wonder if anyone still reads my blog. Heh.)

It's been over two years since I bought a bag, Marc Jacobs Christy in Navy being the last score. I have stayed away from the bag scene and been really good at paying off my student loans instead. However, I finally decided to put myself out of misery when the bag of my dreams, the one that I have been lusting for FOUR years popped up that I decided to pull the trigger, once and for all. I had just received my bonus at work and prices for Chanel have only continue to escalate despite the recession and economic doom and gloom, that I justified that I wouldn't be setting myself too far back on the student loans front and bit the bullet. And so, Merry Xmas 2011 to me!

Without further ado, here's the bag in all it's glory...

Chanel Reissue in Anniversary Gray 226

I definitely love this bag and hopefully I will have some modeling/outfit pic of it soon!

That aside, Santa was very kind to bring me the Michael Kors Mini Runway watch in gold that I have been staring at endlessly in stores and online. I now finally have a watch to match my gold-tone accessories! *grins*

Michael Kors Mini Runway in Gold MK5384

That aside, I could never resist stopping by at ZARA and I did yesterday on their second day of sale and scored two pairs of ballet flats.

Lace Ballet Flats $59.90

Snakeskin Ballet Flats $29.90 (in blue)

As much as I love the lace ballet flats, classy, demure, and feminine, I need to ponder on the price since I just splurged on my Chanel. As for the snakeskin pair, I love the shade of blue and it looks to be a keeper!

Merry Xmas to everyone! I hope Santa was good to you, too!

Golden Year Birthday Outfit!

I had a lovely birthday as it was filled with lovely company of friends and lots of food. Heh. I was definitely well-fed and felt very loved.

Picnic spread courtesy of two lovely friends, T & S

Yummylicious double chocolate cake, a treat from a gf.

Definitely lovin' every bit of turning to my golden age!

Here's my birthday outfit to celebrate:

Top: H&M
Skirt: H&M previously posted here and here
Shoes: Saks Fifth Avenue (from the outlets)
Bag: Marc Jacobs Little Stam in Ivory
Bracelet: Long faux pearl necklace
Watch: Swatch

I ended my birthday with a BIG BANG, literally. I tripped on the stairs and hit my head on the window sill coupled with scrapes on my knees and elbow and bruises. Best.birthday.gift.ever. Priceless! It's definitely going to be a bangin' year!

Random Inspirations

I am having some downtime right now from work while traveling so I thought I'd post some pics that have been of inspiration.

The frayed blazer adds a touch of character while the mismatching gray gives a touch of depth. The looping of the belt is definitely fashion forward (I have been wearing my belts looped in similar fashion for a while now) while the I definitely applaud Francesco Cominelli for carrying the rugged vintage worn-look of the leather pouch, which in my opinion completes the whole outfit.

There's just something about this candid shot that captures my attention. Perhaps its the tousled hair blown by the wind or the orange arms of his spectacles that compliments his blue outfit paired with a red scarf. A nicely coordinated outfit in cool tones matched with accessories in warm tones.

The clean sleek lines of this white blouse with ties is, in my opinion the epitome of class and feminine style. A classic which I can easily see in my own wardrobe.

Oh, just look at those gams! They're inspirational to get myself to work out to show off my own gams now that the weather is warming up and the hemlines should be shorter for Spring/Summer! Heh. Time to bust out those skirts and shorts.

Casual chic at its best peppered with androgyny. I love the striped dress, the major piece for the outfit, in my opinion. I also like how she pairs the dress with white oxfords to contrast the navy dress and it matches the white stripes on the dress. Paired with a navy blazer to complete the look and of course a Marc Jacobs handbag for accessory! (I think I am swayed by navy this Spring!)

Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2010 Runway show

Here's the show that I missed LIVE but here it is!





I don't think I have ever felt so emotional for a fashion show. The song, "Somewhere over the Rainbow" was just perfect and the clothes and the mood for the show was perfect. I love how wearable the clothes are! Oh, Marc! *hearts*

American Style, Way Up High

MARC JACOBS From left, a fur shell and rounded skirt in a tweed pattern; a wool peacoat over an A-line skirt. A suit in windowpane wool.

Thirty minutes before the start of the Marc Jacobs show, the models were lined up and waiting. Mr. Jacobs, in a formal mood, was wearing a three-piece suit but had removed the jacket. Out front, where the floor and specially built walls were covered with brown cardboard, giving the aura of a giant box, guests milled around. The photographers, without celebrities to snap (none had been invited) were like chickens idly pecking around a barnyard.

And so all was calm at Marc Jacobs, in contrast to previous seasons when the scene was part of the fun, crushing or not. Then, too, Mr. Jacobs was interested in conceptual collections, involving a set, and afterward journalists would troop backstage to unearth the meaning.

On Monday night, though, the music was a remix of “Over the Rainbow,” from “The Wizard of Oz.” That’s only worth mentioning because a number of puff-sleeve dresses, and the low-heeled pumps with anklets, pointed to Dorothy. The rest of the show needed no explanation.

“Did you like it?” Mr. Jacobs asked guests backstage. “It’s beautiful, right?”

Yes, Mr. Jacobs, it was beautiful.

Part of the tug of “Over the Rainbow” is that it’s an American ballad, written by E. Y. Harburg, known as Yip, and that seemed to be Mr. Jacobs’s idea — to create a buoyant American collection.

His timing couldn’t be better. American style is the subject of this year’s major costume exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, opening in May. And by banishing celebrities from his front row, at least for now, Mr. Jacobs has pointedly returned the focus to the clothes. That has been a complaint about American fashion — that it has been sidetracked into celebrity, parties and co-branding deals. What about its great tradition of innovative design?

If the spirit of American fashion is modernism, Mr. Jacobs seemed to approach that ideal in at least two ways — through a neutral palette, with flashes of bitter yellow, that evoke modern interiors free of Old World clutter, and in the modest, relaxed line of the clothes. The majority of the skirts and coats, in wools and double-faced cashmere, were A-line and hemmed below the knee. A sleeveless taupe blouse with a streaming sailor tie appeared with a wool kilt in a slightly warmer tone, the wool cut in window slats and inset with chiffon. By raising the center of a peacoat and pinching the back, he gave the classic shape a new, flattering silhouette.

Probably he has shown pantsuits before, but two in putty gray looked just right. The collection was loaded with fur, piled at wrist and neck and sometimes treated as a top, but it also appeared in a checked pattern for a plain shell and rounded skirt. You’d think it was tweed.

RODARTE Layers of fuzzy wool and fabric, with ankle-wrapped stilettos.

A trip to a Texas border town, seeing factory employees walk to work half asleep, gave Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte the concept of a young woman dressing herself in the dark, using short and long lengths of fabric, washed-out florals and highly textured knits that also looked haphazard.

Yet, while some of the constructions were beautiful, the concept rapidly wore thin, and perhaps it was not developed enough.

*article taken from here*

I was bummed/gutted that I missed the LIVE show online for my incompetent web browser but oh well, I am sure I'll be able to find the video somewhere, say on youtube. I definitely love the palette of colors used by Marc Jacobs and of course lovin' most of the handbags that he sent down the runway. Boxy and vintage with the padlock, in exotics no less. Oh Marc, you just know how to steal my heart!

I shall post detail pics of the aforementioned handbags in another post. A week of snowcation has made me productive blogging minus the long weekend that I was away in Long Island for the Lunar New Year. Now that things are back to normal i.e. work, I shall try my best to update whenever possible!

Shopping haul from KL/Singapore

Here's the shopping haul from my trip back to mother land in December/January. I bought 3 pairs of shoes - flats, sandals and a pair of pumps - a shirt dress, a trench coat, scarves, and a wrap-around skirt.

Faux snakeskin embossed bejeweled flats from Tangs

Shirt dress from G2000

The shoes and the shirt dress were purchased from Singapore. I was not able to take pics of the sandals and the pair of pumps for my battery died when I wanted to do so today, and by the time the battery was done charging, no more natural light. Just my luck!

By the way, the purple shirt dress came with boring purple buttons which I did not fancy. I bought these gold vintage-looking buttons and replaced them instead. I know, trying to be a fauxionista and give it my personal touch!

Trench coat from a local boutique in Bangsar, KL.

Close up of the embroidery on the coat

My sister and I went to the local boutiques around Bangsar area after our facials and as soon as we stepped into this boutique, she exclaimed that I had to buy this coat! Yes, without even asking to see if they have it in my size! Thankfully it was, and it fit my broad shoulders albeit a tad snug but whatever, I'll survive. I wore it out once with a friend to Sephora to help her pick out some stuff and almost all the staff in the store complimented me on the coat! *beams*

Hand-painted silk scarves from Central Market

Batik wrap-around skirt from Central Market

I went to Central Market, our local handicraft market to pick up crafts for friends as gifts and ended up spending more on myself than my friends! Did I mention that I am a shopaholic with expensive taste on a beer budget? Heh.

Red dress from charity event

I didn't purchase this dress but my sister did. She saw it at a charity event and decided to buy it for me as it was only SGD$10. It fits me like a glove and I am always to add more dresses to my wardrobe, so SCORE!

Marc Jacobs Swirl Paisley Scarf

Last but not least, my Marc Jacobs scarf which I patiently awaited for to go on sale. Yes, I missed out on the Cartoon Paisley scarf, but nonetheless this scarf is just as gorgeous and I paired this with the G2000 purple shirt dress to work and got plenty of compliments!

I will try to snap pics of the other two pair of shoes tomorrow, should the weather permit (if there's enough natural light!). This has been an entire week of work-from-home snowcation which equates less productivity at work. Heh.

Marc Jacobs Sues Christian Audigier’s Company For Trade Dress and Trademark Infringement

Los Angeles, CA – Designer Christian Audigier’s Nervous Tattoo, Inc. is being sued by Marc Jacobs’ company for trade dress and trademark infringement over purse designs. Marc Jacobs designs apparel and accessories, including purses, and has a pending application for its random “Marc Jacobs” scrambled trademark. Marc Jacobs has applied the scrambled trademark to the inside lining of the “Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon” tote bag. And the tote bag’s “size, shape, color or color combinations, product design, texture, and selection and arrangement of materials and accessories” are claimed to serve as its trade dress.

Plaintiffs accuse Defendants of selling tote bags that “bear trade dress that unlawfully copies or imitates Plaintiffs’ unique, distinctive, and non-functional Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Tote Trade Dress and/or that unlawfully bear marks confusingly similar to the Marc Jacobs Scrambled Trademark.” In addition, Plaintiffs assert claims for unfair competition under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 and constructive trust.

Since the parties’ products apparently bear their respective trademarks, it will be interesting to see if customers are confused about the source of the products. See Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. McNeil-P.P.C., Inc., 973 F.2d 1033, 1045-46 (2nd Cir. 1992) (holding that prominently displayed trade names on the respective products "weigh[ed] heavily against a finding of consumer confusion resulting from the overall look of the packaging") (preliminary injunction denied).

The case is Marc Jacobs Trademarks, LLC et al. v. Eagles Clubs International, Inc., et al., CV10-00456 CBM (C.D. Cal. 2010).

*article taken from here*

I say Marc Jacobs for the win! HAH!

Louis Vuitton Raindrop Besace aka Fancy Trash Bags

Need I say more? Leave it to good ol' Marc to poke some fun at Louis Vuitton! At $1960 for these fancy waterproof trash bags, I'd be better off buying something from Chanel or even something from Hermes!




I wonder who would purchase these. Like a fellow forum member said, she might just mistakenly throw them out as trash. Ain't that the truth! Now hand me the money that you were going to pay for these fancy trash bags instead, whythankyouverymuch. Promise I'll put them to better use!

Arrival of Marc Jacobs Swirl Paisley Scarf

As posted here, I was elated to find the Marc Jacobs scarves on sale at Barney's but alas, my order for the Cartoon Paisley scarf fell through as they no longer had any left. I had wanted the lime green/blue scarf, in case you were wondering. But nonetheless, I am happy to have snagged one of the Swirl Paisley scarves below in yellow for the same price.

*pic courtesy of a fellow member at a forum*

It just arrived and I love it! I can't wait to wear this out. It's such a nice color and it just makes me happy, all sunshiney! Wheee... Heh.

Marc Jacobs Cartoon Paisley Scarf

*pic taken from Nordstroms*


*pic courtesy of a fellow member at a forum*

These Marc Jacobs scarves are from the Fall/Winter 2009 collection that hit the stores in July last year. The fun colors and the bold cartoon paisley print, in my opinion would be a great 'pop' to any outfit. Alas, at $150 a piece for these 100% silk scarves, I just could not justify the price for it.

Being the penny pincher and bargainista that I am, I awaited for promotions and sales to hit. The first to hit was the Saks Fifth Friends & Family event where the scarves were marked down for 25% off. Yet, I decided to wait and much later on Barney's New York began their first markdowns and the scarf was marked down to $99. Aha! Could the price be right? I pondered and contemplated about it but decided against purchasing it as I was going back to mother land for vacation and knew that I would be spending moolah if not already (return air ticket and unpaid leave hurts the bank)! I even asked the sales associate if she knew when the next markdown would be, and she had no clue but gave a vague timeline in about 3 weeks. And so, I took my chances.

Finally, the scarves are marked down further at Barney's yesterday and lo and behold there is something coming in the mail for me! WOOHOO! My patience is paying off and I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that it will come soon in the mail! Meanwhile, this would set me back a little for my camera funds as I am camera-less now. I left my camera back in motherland for my parents as I was set on purchasing a new one but heh, clearly you can tell what my priorities are!

I know, I know. Without a camera, there would be no pics and this blog would be not quite as fun. Perhaps I will talk myself into pulling the trigger on the camera soon. HAH!

Enough blabbering! Which color did I purchased for the scarf? Can you guess?