Tuesday, 17 May 2011

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago


So I recently had this great opportunity to go to School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Fashion Show.
I missed it last year and it was not very pleasant for me to regret thousand times after looking at amazing photos from the show. So hell yea I went! It was actually my first time going to art school's fashion show so I honestly did not know what to expect at first- I assumed it would be more experimental and funky.(and it was.) I was super excited to go and since I haven't been outside for awhile because of my new project, ( aww I still smell like glue-gun) it was type of little treat for myself and plus, great motivation. Here is a quick review of the show featuring incredibly talented fashion students' 2011 collection. 


Many, many people came to see the show and it was good to see fashionable folks here in Chicago.
I was up all night a night before the show-I looked like a crap therefore let's skip photos of myself. :(
I am glad one of my colleague took great photos of the show- and here comes my favorites. 

Sophomore's collection (My apology for missing designer's name!
Will update the names as I find it on my booklet! )



Garment by Truett Ogden


Garment by Liz Crum


Designer's name unknown ( I will find it hold on!)



Garment by Siena Von Knopka


Junior's collection





One of my favorite of the show! Garments by Lesya Blyzniouk.




Super natural look I LOVE by Evelyn Emily Chang






Amazing knitted garments that just made me awwwww~~
As a huge knit lover who barely owns any non-knitted clothes, I couldn't help but fall in love. 
Designed by Natalie Burton






Oh yes this is one of the best. This geisha inspired garments by Pirada Muadsong 
was so delicate and made in very professional manner. LOVE IT


Senior's Collection









Super chic all-black collection by Jackie Kim










Beautiful feminine collection by Erin Pianetto
The second garment reminds me of Tsumori Chisato- in a good way:)
Somehow this collection is somewhere between Antonio Marras and Tsumori. 
Both of my favorite designers. Matching them with oxford shoes is just too perfect.

And finally, designers' turn. 

Overall, it was very good show-thou only thing that made me little disappointed was some of the collection was just surprisingly lacking its craftsmanship. Most of the garments were just wonderful, but since I was sitting in the second role, I could see details of the garments and it seemed really incomplete. 
(Especially there was this beautiful dress that was dropping its jewels/gems/beads everywhere on the runway as the model was walking.) 

Well, I will come back with my favorite trend items for this spring+summer!
Hope u enjoyed the pics!

All the photos by Elaine Li





Monday, 9 May 2011

Favorite Street Snaps!

Who doesn't like all-black outfits when it is still chilly outside? 
It makes me look slim, chic, and simply stylish. 
I love how she matched black wedge sandal with this outfit. 
And one of my forever wishlist- oversized black coat. 
(with thinner materials..for spring! Oh Wait
I guess it doesn't matter here in Chicago. It's still freeeezing!)





So just like how I am craving for black wedges- seems like everyone does!
This season, there will be all different kinds of wedges in stores 
including my favorite wooden platform wedges. I personally love wedges that 
are not so steep (of course along with elevation)- just like this wedge she is wearing!

Everyone-has-it bag! Those bags are sure super convenient. 









AMAAAAZING shoes!!!



All the photos are from FashionSnap, the great kingdom of inspiration :)



Monday, 2 May 2011

I'm BACK!



painting by JIGGI

Hey guys, I am sorry I haven't posted anything new for awhile.(Like, AWHILE)
I was working at Art Chicago and went to New Jersey for business stuff, and blah blah
I am finally back from all those crazy-real life stuff I had to deal with!
Just letting you all know that I am still alive and am doing quite well. :)
Will be back with new updates from our site and catch up with ya!

Sunday, 29 August 2010

IT picks: Vogue China

Model: Tao Okamoto (Ford)
Editorial: The Microwave
Magazine: Vogue China, September 2010
Photographer: Solve Sundsbo
Stylist: Marie Chaix
Hair: Samantha Hillerby
Makeup: Petros Petroshilos
Manicurist: Mike Pocock
Sources from: Asian Models Blog

Yes, these intriguing photo of Tao Okamoto immediately stole my heart not only with her all-time attractiveness, but also with fabulous fall fashion style. Beautiful fall trench coats have riched up with patterns and shapes..also mini wool dress- is must have items for the season. I would recommend the simple mini wool dress matched up with fun color tights-although in these photos, black tights took the top-list of the color again. Personally LOVE the black beret Tao is wearing in the third picture. I will follow up with the fashionista's most-craved item for this fall. I am already shopping online 24/7 these days..