La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012

December 31, 2012 in Bags, Blog Anniversary, Gift Giveaway Contest, Season's Greetings, Slideshow, Sponsorship

La-Mode-by-GV-Miao_Year-end-Gratitude-giveaway-2012

It is not like any other giveaway, it is wrapped in all my love and sincerity for you at this time of the year!

After all the excitement of quite a few boisterous Christmas parties, it is time to withdraw to my quiet place and count the many, many blessings I have, both past and present and continue to move forward in God’s grace. Reflecting back on this past year, I find myself being overwhelmed with joy because of the countless blessings that God has bestowed upon me. In 2012, I have had many experiences in the kaleidoscopic fashion world that I would describe as once in a lifetime – participating in Ukraine International Fashion Days 2012 (May), making my model debut at African Fashion Show “I Wear Africa” (August), being sponsored by the French couture designer Laure Kczekotowska (December, more stories about this collaboration will be published in 2013), just to name a few. One thing that has truly touched my heart and I am incredibly proud of for the past two years of blogging is the continuous support from my dear followers/readers (yes, that’s you, you, you and you!) without which I would probably have quitted (much earlier than Tavi did I reckon).

La Mode by GV Miao 2nd anniv. shopper bag

La Mode by GV Miao 2nd anniv. shopper bag

As promised some time ago, to reward my followers for their love and loyalty, I am giving away to the lucky one this one-of-a-kind (the one and only, in heaven and on earth) La Mode by GV Miao 2nd Anniversary canvas shopper bag sponsored by Bags of Love, the personalized gift company in London, which I designed with all my heart. This bag was very well-received when I first featured it on La Mode by GV Miao facebook fan page a few months ago. Now no more waiting, just follow three simple steps to register for a chance to win today!

Step 1: Follow La Mode by GV Miao facebook fan page

Step 2: Follow La Mode by GV Miao fashion blog via networkedblogs, and leave ONE of your most gratitudable moments of 2012 in the comment space below

Step 3: (For Twitter users) tweet La Mode by GV Miao Year-End Gratitude Giveaway Campaign 2012 with the hashtag #gvmiaogiveaway12 

Entry period: from now to January 14, 2013 (till 11:59pm Pacific Time)

Terms and conditions:

– In case of any disputes regarding the giveaway, our decision will be final.

– The winner will be announced here on our blog and on our La Mode by GV Miao facebook fan page on January 15 . We will contact the winner via facebook for prize collection shortly.

It is almost 2013! Let’s all take this last chance to express gratitude for every cherishable memory of 2012 both bitter and sweet. The one thankful story that moves me most shall win my bag.

Wish you all a grace filled and fruitful new year! Cheers!

Share

African Fashion Show in Hong Kong: All Are Equal; All Are Welcome!

May 24, 2012 in Accessories, African Tribal Style, Amina Lamarre, Antique/Vintage, Brands, Designers, Dresses, Exotic Ethnic, Fashion, Fashion Events, Fashion Shows, Jewellery, Miss Bella, Necklaces, slide-show, Slideshow, Virginie Villa

The fact that big name editors, top international bloggers and celebs are so proud of sitting in the front row of the “Big Four” fashion-week shows indicates that the whole idea of fashion, by its nature, is hierarchical, which means only the elite fashion circle is entitled to enjoy the privilege of watching the glamorous world of high-end fashion on stage at a close distance. Exuding the democratic and harmonious spirit of traditional African culture, the African fashion night co-hosted by Amina Lamarre, the French-African businesswoman turned amateur fashion designer and the French jewelry designer Virginie Villa was like a breath of fresh air among the status oriented fashion occasions. The event taking place in Amina’s Makumba Africa Lounge, the first authentic African bar in Hong Kong (she has been running Makumba since I first met her a few years ago in Hong Kong) was open to all, regardless of social background or status, title, occupation or age. While waiting for the show to start, the guests could feel free to enjoy moving their hips to the passionate African live music while sipping a drink.

Not a big fan of dancing? The venue was lavishly decorated with brightly colored African handcrafted works. The guests could leisurely browse the beautiful displays of African fabrics, wood and other colorful handmade works and kept themselves in a delightful mood for the show.

More guests flocked to the bar fifteen minutes before the show started. After a short while the music stopped and the MC came onto the stage to announce the start of the show with a speech in praise of the designers’ creativity and the beauty of the models. Wows could be heard as each model came out in her stunning look. The models did not grace a typical runway; they catwalked through the audiences showing warm smiles and friendly gestures and welcoming close-up snapshots by the crowd. The African fashion show was all about everyone, no matter who they are enjoying and participating in a fun and fabulously chic party on an equal basis. So who cares about Anna Wintour?

Read the rest of this entry →

Share

Magnan & Tse: French-Chinese Fashion Fusion

June 21, 2011 in Antique/Vintage, Bags, Brands, Designers, Fashion, Footwear, Jewellery, Magnan and Tse, Slideshow, Tse Yuen-Man

In a wonderful quiet corner in the heart of the city, I found this chic boutique with a strong character owned by a Parisian-born Chinese architect turned fashion designer, Tse Yuen-Man. Tse started her career as an architect until two years ago in 2009, she launched the precious apparel brand Magnan & Tse. That explains why Tse’s designs exude structural beauty and focus on silhouette. In one word, her design style is Chinese in spirit with French basics.

Read the rest of this entry →

Share