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FashionCamp Milano 2011 Part Three: Isabella Zocchi’s Shoe Kingdom

On the second day of FashionCamp Milano, I discovered hidden treasures at the MAYLILY booth. The guest designer Isabella Zocchi approached me warm-heartedly yet professionally with her candy-colored shoes along with a detailed explanation of her designs, from where she seeks inspiration to the materials used and the production process. Isabella, do you know that [...]

FashionCamp Milano 2011 Part One: The Most Blessed Fashion Event

Event: FashionCamp Milano 2011 Venue: Spazio A Ex-Ansaldo, Via Tortona n.54, Milano Date: 10th – 11th June “My summer is being thankful to God” － this was the statement I made for Quiksilver‘s “My summer is….” campaign at FashionCamp Milano 2011. Indeed, without God’s blessings, I wouldn’t have been able to make it to Milan [...]

Congratulation! Winner Announcement for GV Miao X *LittleBlackDress* – Christmas Gift Giveaway Campaign 2011: T-shirt Slogan Design Contest

Happy Boxing Day! It’s time to unwrap your Christmas gifts! We are delighted to announce Stephanie Drayton as the winner of our GV Miao X *LittleBlackDress* – Christmas Gift Giveaway Campaign 2011: T-shirt Slogan Design Contest. Congratulation! Stephanie will be awarded with a LittleBlackDress slogan tee with her winning slogan printed on it, and her [...]

Be the Chinese New Year Masquerade Party Queen Wearing Jade Chiu X Muffinhead Oriental 3Dragons™, In One Word, Exotic!

Chinese New Year is the most important of all the festivals for Chinese people. Traditionally, the celebration of Chinese New Year lasts for fifteen days, starting on the first day of the first Chinese lunar month (January 23 for this year) and ending with Lantern Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day) which is on the 15th day [...]

FashionCamp Milano 2011 Part Two: Evelyn La Starza the Vintage Queen for MAYLILY

When I first stepped into the camp venue, I was amazed at the variety of participating brands there was. I looked among them and chose which brand to visit first. My eyes fell on the MAYLILY booth which exuded an aura of romance and nostalgia. Since 2004, when MAYLILY handmade jewellery was founded, the gorgeous [...]

Put On Your Denim Armor and Be a Peaceful Warrior – MAGGIE Will Save the World!

Studying Gender Studies did not turn me into a feminist, yet it does make me have faith in the power of women to change the world. When I first got to know about this Italian fashion denim brand Maggie at FashionCamp Milano 2011, I was exhilarated by its brand mission statement “women will save the [...]

Some Other Cute Goodies I Found@FashionCamp Milano 2011 for Hi-tech Fashion Geeks

Let’s see what other cute goodies I found at FashionCamp Milano. Ninja Marketing has launched a Ninja edition collection of Big Bubble Bags – an entire line of innovative eco geek bags made from industrial recycled materials. They come in many different colors and sizes as well as different shapes. What is particularly exciting about [...]

A Huge Shout Out to Alessia Caliendo for *LittleBlackDress* Our Sponsor for Christmas Gift Giveaway Campaign 2011: T-Shirt Slogan Design Contest

Alessia Caliendo is the sweetest girl I have ever met. Graduated from Accademia della Moda in Naples, Alessia set up her brainchild, LittleBlackDress in 2007. She is an expert in creating modern girly chic style whose designs are a vivid and artistic representation of her personality. In addition to her sunshine smiles, what I miss [...]

Launch of Swatch Limited Edition “Year of the Dragon” Collection: Extending the Joy of the Auspicious Chinese Year of the Dragon All Year Long

April 4, 2012 in Accessories, Brands, Collections, Exotic Glam, Fashion, Limited Edition, Oriental, Oriental Fascination, Slideshow, Swatch, Watches, Year of the Dragon

Taking the opportunity of this Year of the Dragon, widely believed to be the most auspicious year in the Chinese zodiac cycle which comes only once every 12 years, luxury brands have been coming in droves to launch their Year of the Dragon special edition products to boost business (remember my previous post on my Taiwan-born, New York-based designer friend, Jade Chiu’s 3Dragons™ collection?). Being a fashion forward Swiss watch brand which has long been associated with youth, pioneering style, premium quality and affordable luxury, Swatch, without exception, has joined the crowd to grab a slice of the cake by launching its unique and exclusive limited edition “Year of the Dragon” collection completely reflecting the brand’s youthful and modern personality combined with the iconic features of traditional Chinese culture, which surely cannot be found elsewhere. By now you should know what to add to your list of must-have fashion accessories if you are looking to create an individualistic style statement.

The “Year of the Dragon” watch features a fierce yet revered Chinese dragon flying through misty clouds high above the raging sea, which is a popular scene in Chinese scroll paintings. The blue and white color palettes inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain perfectly enhance the oriental and exotic style.

Each limited edition Dragon watch comes attractively packaged in a deluxe gift box with a cut-out dragon design.

Get this exceptional limited edition “Year of the Dragon” watch here in Swatch online store for your friends and family and wish them exuberantly joy all year long full of luck, pride and oriental glitz and glamor.

Gongxi Gongxi!

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Let’s Talk About Love: Tif & Tiffy Valentine’s Day DIY Blogger Event Celebrates the Spirit of True Love

March 24, 2012 in Accessories, Autumn/Winter, Bloggers, Brands, DIY, Fashion, Fashion Events, Knits & Furs, Seasons, Slideshow, Tif & Tiffy

I found this quote widely shared on Facebook around Valentine’s Day which inspires us to reconsider the meaning of Valentine’s Day:

Valentine’s Day is not just for couples,

it’s about love to share;

so think about the people you love,

and let them know you care.

On this year’s Valentine’s Day, I spent the sweetest moment ever with another 29 bloggers and friends invited to Tif & Tiffy Valentine’s Day DIY Workshop where we used our creativity and aesthetic sense to DIY with love a winter accessory chosen for our beloved friends and families (or ourselves). Launched in 2007, Tif & Tiffy is a local brand specializing in high quality knits and furs, first starting with the European retail market and now expanding its business back home in Hong Kong and China.

Fall/Winter 2012 collection

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My Design Debut with unitedstyles.com Won Design of the Day!

February 3, 2012 in Award, Design Contest, Design of the Day by unitedstyles.com, Fashion, Slideshow

My design debut with unitedstyles.com won Design of the Day!

I can’t believe that there are tons of contestants entering the design contest by unitedstyles.com every day and my design was chosen as the winner. Bloggers can also become designers now. The result was also announced on unitedstyles’ facebook page.

I never thought of designing my own clothes but with unitedstyles.com things are becoming possible. Everyone can develop his/her design potential and create one-of-a-kind outfits according to personal taste with the help of the choice of silhouettes and styles suggested by unitedstyles.com. Did it bring back your memories of those days when you loved playing dress up games with your sisters?

This mini cocktail dress exudes sweet sensation and femininity meant to be for girls with a cheerful and adorable personality who fancy bright colors. The design brings your attention to the sexy ruffled off shoulder neckline. I picked the floral prints for their sense of summer and youth conveyed.