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Fashion at Recession

Recession is worldwide, no matter how we try to isolate it, everyone is affected by it one way or another. Now, you wouldn't really want to wait till you're totally broke before you start acting on it right?

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But then, if fashion is your passion, and you simply couldn't get yourself to wear the same clothes for a year or so, here are some tips:

1. Buy the off-season clothes

yeah i know it's crazy but it's a whole lot cheaper to buy winter coats when spring is here. and coats are most likely to be the same shape and silhouette year after year anyway so it's okay.

2. Keep a notebook for shopping

when you're dressing up and then you feel like it would look better with brown belt, write it down. so next time when you shop and you have a few cash to spare, you could buy stuff from your list. at least you wouldn't feel guilty about buying stuff on impulse right?

3. Donate clothes or exchange them for something else

it's so difficult to organize your stuff if you have so many things you don't actually wear

4. Buy more expensive tops, buy cheaper bottoms

since people don't really get to see your pants, esp when you're sitting down in a dinner or something, then i'd say it's better to splurge on your blouse.

5. Learn how to sew - normally fabulous outfits start with nice fabrics, and raw materials are cheap + your invaluable sewing skills = voila! a fab outfit. who cares if you suck at sewing, no one's gonna see the insides of your clothes besides you and your washing machine right?

so how about you? what do you do to save up on fashion nowadays

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Katie Holmes Long Hair at Tokyo Valkyries Premiere

so what's all this fuss about katie holmes longer hair at the Tokyo Valkyries premiere. well, it's not so bad, but i like the short hair better...she makes Tom Cruise (sigh!) look old with her new look.

 

and contrary to what people were saying about her short hair, i think she looks like a fresh and carefree mom. right suri?

Here's a photo of the family when they just arrived at Japan.

 

Brands Unite for Japan Fashion Week 2009 in Tokyo

Hi everyone, just a preview of what to expect for the upcoming Japan Fashion Week 2009 to be held in Tokyo, Japan. 

Mon March 23

           

Tue March 24

     

Wed March 25

Thurs March 26

Fri March 27

sat March 28

Shanghai International Clothing and Textile Expo 2009

book your calendar ladies:

Shanghai International Clothing and Textile Expo

March 10-12

Shanghai New International  Expo Center

the theme will be: “Green Fashion & European Style”

Fashion shanghai reports:

For the first theme, “Green Fashion”, there will be a special pavilion “Green Fashion” in Hall W2. Fabric & Garment regarding organic, natural dyeing, environment friendly, recycle and reform will be displayed in this pavilion and that can make think about the trade fair, environment & ethical fashion.

Regarding the second theme, “European Style”, Fashion brands, designers and manufacturers of fabric & textile from Europe such as Italy, France, etc. have decided the participation for Fashion Shanghai 2009 with a large scale. It will be shown European modern fashion style and latest trends to the buyers.

Hmmm...can't wait!

Fashion ECO Bags for a Cause

as weknow in China, people have to pay a few cents extra to get their plastic bags for groceries to encourage people to carry their own ECO bags. But i guess you wouldn't mind to buy this bag in particular,

because this bag is in support of else seven's fundraiser for Elyse's Singleton's friend who has been diagnosed with malignant brain tumor. Perhaps it is every expatriate's nightmare for things to go wrong while you're overseas and your family is a hundred miles away. I know how it is, and in support to her cause, i am reposting this and hope that you would do so as well, whether in your emails, facebook notes, or your own blogs. 

100 rmb will be donated per every bag sold which costs 200 rmb (additional 20 for delivery). the money will be used for her hospital needs and escort to go back to canada.  you may contact them at: 

elseseven@gmail.com

136-4178-8147 

http://elseseven.com

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Kenzo Perfumes in Japanese Wooden Doll

check this out, Kenzo perfumes hidden in wooden dolls, namely kimiko, which has Flower by Kenzo, irina which has L'eau par Kenzo, and indari which has Kenzo amour.

Kimiko is a japanese doll wearing a red kimono with a red flower on her hair. Meanwhile, Irina is a blonde doll in what appears to be a pale blue bathing suit. Lastly, we have indari, an indian doll, wearing a fuschia and orange robe with an accessory on her forehead. Pretty cute huh? im glad even with the glooming economy and everything, different brands still come up with cute packaging and innovation.

kenzo dolls is available for 2009.

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China's Ugly Betty is not THAT Ugly

Ugly Betty is a tv series that started in Columbia as "Betty La Fea" which starred an ugly lead actress and her life and ordeals due to her unfortunate physique.

However, there are many reactions to the current chinese version of ugly betty, also known as ugly wudi as they say that she's not ugly enough.

However, when i saw USA's version of ugly betty i also thought that she's not ugly either. She's just weird looking with ugly clothes but that's it. The original betty la fea, looks way hilarious though.

So how do you think should china's ugly betty should look like? And who else do you think would be a better choice to play that role?

although i think modern day ugly betty nowadays have better options like contact lenses, tons of hair salons all over the city, cheap but fab clothes in qi pu lu. i don't know how anyone could still afford to be ugly these days.