Summer Loot Part 2

And so... School has started once again. Thus, my disappearance for the past few days has been evident. I lead a sad life (don't think of my buys lol), don't you think?

Anyhoo, I finally sold my Yoyo Zeppas! I'm so pleased to have sold them to a fellow tpfer and reader of my blog, J :) I know they're in good hands - burgundy patent is just to die for! Now I'm thinking if I should get rid of my Balenciaga Gladiator wedges... as you can tell, I'm on the 'getting rid' mode right now. It must be my conscience pricking!

Here is ODJ 5 - 24.0.8.08
CK cotton shirt, Chanel black patent waist belt, Elizabeth and James skinny pants, Louboutin nude Yoyo 110mm and my red city Bbag.


Bbag in the sling style


Bbag in the clutch style

Pretty ODJ pics in courtesy of J :)


Today's summer loot is themed 'CC Mania'. Scroll below and you'll know why.


I got this hottie off Neiman Marcus last call! What a close shave because I was THIS close to buying it at 2nd markdown. Kudos to patience and luck! I've been waiting to get this belt for eons... it's from '07 Cruise I believe. Can you imagine the wait?

And recall I mentioned I had an item stuck in the customs and had to pay taxes for?

Well... it's this little monster that got me into so much trouble!


But it's worth it, me thinks! What about you?

More to come so stay tune :)

xoxo, C

Summer Loot Part 1

I am not typically a summer person, though lately I seem to have taken a fancy on bright loud colors, if you've noticed my marigold yellow dress and neon pink clutch. Not really my style, I must admit, but it's the color block season baby! I've always been quite a neutral shady person who wears black, white and navy. I'm still staying true to my style!

Summer is a time of fun, good times and saleeesss... AND sales time means broke time for me :( I think I really need to check into a shoe rehab. You have no idea how many pairs of shoes I've bought of late!! I blame school and stress for my lack of rationality and the growth of impulsion.

Today I bought yet another pair of shoes but but.. they're sooo hot I just had to get them! They're in wedges gladiator style (so different from my Balenciaga ones), in my all-time favorite patent leather and color!

Errr.. okayy, I think the fever has really burnt my brain lol.


So here's the "first" pair of flats I bought during the sale...


By now, I think my obsession with Lanvin flats is clear. I can never stop loving them! The leather insoles are just so comfy and I love stretchy ruched up leathers :)

Well well, and guess what! Miss shoe-whore has gotten her 'shoe attention' diverted to some bling!


I love this cute pearl crystal accessory from Kenneth Jay Lane! I realize I have tons of accessories from this particular designer... I guess he and I have something in common ;)

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Je presente Outfit du Jour 4 - 21.08.08

I ran errands today, went to the doctor's, did a health check up, went shopping for a bit and got my new shoes and met a good friend for dinner.


CK sleeveless cotton shirt, Marni black patent skinny belt, Development satin cotton shorts, Franck Muller watch, Prada nappa fringe tote bag and YSL stellar star sandals in cream.

For those who have followed my blog since it started, recall the entry where I complained I did not have anything to buy from YSL? Oh yes, I sure did recently score this pair of stellar sandals on sale wowieee!


For those who asked about the previous ODJ: the navy jumper dress is actually from a local shop here which I came across the other day. I got it for 40 bucks!


I can't wait to wear my new wedges tomorrow! I'm so excited!

Love, C

Ladydeluxe's Style Board numero 1

They say a picture speaks a thousand words.

Here's something new I've come up with (I've not touched graphic designing in years, though) - my personal style board of the clothes I bought. It kinda tells my style, no?

I think the clothes look better modeled rather than me taking pics of them folded or laid flat. I would, nonetheless, still post ODJ!

From left:
1. This cutesy shirt dress has pyramid stud buttons in silver! AND the back collar at the neck has the buttons too! How adorable is that! I can't wait to pair it up with black or navy stockings and my Bottega gladiator heels.

2. The current contemporary label I am into right now is Elizabeth and James. Firstly, I think the Olsens have awesome style, though quirky and can go off the tangent sometimes, nevertheless still chic. The pants, however, has strange cutting so it's at the tailor's. I'm getting it back tomorrow and was planning to wear it to a party on Wednesday but I'm having second thoughts right now because I just bought a fabulous neon pink dress!

3. Le Magnifique! It says it all. I love how soft the cotton is and how fun the graphic on the tee is. So cheeky! Perfect with my usual J Brand dark vintage skinny jeans and new Lanvin flats!

4. It's a glam-ed up tee shirt dress by Line Aquila. I love how the neck and hem areas are sewn with sequins - it's subtle glamor! I'm thinking of wearing it a belt at the waist (I have the perfect one for it) and a pair of killer heels...

More to come!

I did warn you -- Summer's been a real sorcher :)

Outfit du Jour 3 - 18.08.08

What a surprise! Look whose finally updating her blog in less than a week! Finaaally, yes I know, I can really drift off the track and procrastinate tons!

So guess what, I might be hosting a shoes draw soon to reward those who have stayed with me all these while... a big thank you for your support! Without you, I have no reason to continue this blog :) How the 'Shoes Draw' is gonna work is that I will be giving away a pair of designer shoes from my personal shoe collection... more intel to come so stay tune!

Okay, you know my main objective of posting today. I know it's in the title.. I should change the title. Anyway, my camera had an unfortunate death due to my negligence at a party and the buttons got jammed. Well done... I am now left with my pathetic camera phone. Pardon for the lack in quality! Better something than nothing, right?

Here's ODJ for tomorrow - It looks work-ish though but it's actually just a jumper dress with a ribbon tie at the waist and huge pockets.

The pockets are too cute! They look like they have a flap and are closed with cute buttons but they're merely faux. The pockets are so practical! I'm in love with dresses that have pockets (if you notice my yellow Marc by Marc Jacobs brocade dress a couple of entries ago!)... c'est super!

I'm probably gonna carry my Chanel patent navy jumbo flap bag tomorrow... Hmmm but I might change my mind so we shall see.


Everything above is new... this is how long I haven't been blogging, omg!

The shoes worn above deserve an entry of its own... you'll just have to wait!

A tout ta le!


PS: Those hot Loubies in the previous entry are still up for sale! PM me!!! Those are super rare and to die for!

The Next Best Thing to Purple

You know how much I lurvvvveee the color purple -- so here's the next best thing to my all-time favorite color, Nude! I did mention in my CL post that nude is a neutral color that goes well with everything... It's just such a fab color! I realized I'm very particular when it comes to the leather of my shoes. If you've observed by now, I am inclined towards buying patent leather for my shoes. Why? Simply because it's so much easier to maintain and yes, I love the gloss!

If there's one brand I buy most other than Louboutin, that would be Miu Miu. I absolutely adore their shoes! They're young, pretty and girly. And the price? I'd say reasonable. For these shoes, the price point is beyond reasonable. I got them at a steal! 45% off original price, in my size and favorite color? There's no charge to awesomeness (okay, now you know I watched Kung Fu Panda lol)!

I really should stop buying shoes! My mom totally gave up when she knew I was gonna grab them when I tried them on.



Well, I was eying on them for eons and was prepared to buy them at retail until my SA mentioned it was on sale. You can totally imagine the hysteria on my face!



Perfect for summer!



The nude color is different from Louboutin's nude, however. It's a lighter rose pink sort of nude rather than the skin tone kind of nude so it's cool to own both hues of nude!

Make me an Offer! SOLD!

I am currently letting go of my Christian Louboutin light green python Yoyos in 85mm size EU37.5. They are BRAND NEW in box (but does not come with dust bag however). I am finding a lovely owner who would do these babies justice since I never found a use for them and probably never will... acks! Leave me a comment with your email address (it'll be screened to protect your privacy) of your interest. No offers below $350 please.

All prices in this blog are stated in USD.

Until then, x o x o <3

The Glass Slippers

Like they always say... patience pays off eventually. Well, this I have to agree! You have no idea how much I lust after these... especially with that price tag (who am I kidding) -- I couldn't convince myself enough to get those, not when I had several 'priorities' on my check list of 'wants'. I took the chance that they might go on sale as that will probably be the only time I would totally grab them in a heartbeat... and yes, it's a risk well-taken! If only I apply this to my investments, I'd have a room full of Loubies by now!

These are what I call Cinderella glass slippers meet practicality. Why practical? No bling, no satin.. just luxury in its simplest form. I love them and I have the purrrfect dress in mind to go with these! It's this cute little Valentino dress I got recently, together with my favorite bag at-the-moment! They might be a little too matchy matchy because the dress has a cute satin bow at the waist and the shoes have 2 large bows, but then again, it would be such a fun and girly combination, d'ya think?

What makes these gorgy things even better is that they're from my all-time favorite shoe designer!



Je presente Joli Noeud D'orsays in black patent!



Perfect fit and size at pre-sale price... What more can I ask for? :)



Loves!

You know you love V (numero deux)

And here comes my new (and first) Valentino bag!

Stay tune!

(I know I'm such a tease but don't you love it! :)

xoxo

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//Edit: 2 June 2008 at 7.15PM

I'm so sorry! I know I am not so much a tease anymore. Everyone's probably hating me for taking so long... and I sincerely apologize for that -- not that I'm trying to create too much suspense but I've just been hyperventilating from the pre-sales and TONS of school work! I'm still doing up my (darn) report and preparing for a presentation on coming Wednesday... acks, I need a breather!

So here I am... sneaking up to update my blog (it's about time) and yes, another goodie just came in! I had a REALLY bad day (had to bold it, it was that bad) at school today and I was totally being a sulking emo monster when I got home. I went to take a nap and got disrupted twice! Holy cow, that only made things worse, right? With a throbbing headache, I went to answer the door bell and guess what! I am now prancing around my room. And and I feel like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City! You know that whole scene where she hung those uber hot Blahniks (those are what I call shoes by the way! I am a real sucker for shoes with bling)... man, I need to find those now!! Someone... anyone... hook me up with those gorgy things ASAP and I promise I'll love you forever :)

Here comes my first Valentino handbag! Wahhh, I just had to get it and you know why!



I love Valentino paper bags!



Oh yes, not neglecting the fact that I am a shameless purple lover! This is my.. what? 3rd purple bag? Wait, I think the 4th. Hmmm, forget it. I think I lost count.



Here's a little peek-a-booo..



And someone got it right, you smartypants! I got the Maison bag (the infamous little J bag... yes, kill me now, I know!) in the softest calfskin leather in the most fabulous color... tell me, what's there really not to love about this bag? Plus the fact it was on 30%!!



Look look! The yummiest leather! Woo hoo, I'm in complete heaven!



Okay, tell me now if you love V as much as I do!

x o x o <3

Sickness for Purple

School has been pretty nasty to me. I'm not gonna elaborate any further because after all, this is a fashion (a la shopping :) blog that might soon to be dead if I don't continue posting. Don't shoot me! I will try my best to stay on track!

As much as I hate to admit, I think I have secretly developed a sickness for purple. I didn't reveal much of my liking for purple until I got my first purple bag - the Miu Miu burgundy plum nappa Coffer bag. A few months later, all the hype about the '07 limited edition magenta Balenciaga came to an end when I got mine! It isn't very purple but does have a lot of purple undertone as compared to the new magenta and '05 version. Then I got another Muse but in oversize this time. I knew I had to have this bag the moment I laid my eyes on it - violet color on buffalo leather? It is one of the most gorgeous colors I ever saw! If I pass up on it, I'd kill myself again and again!

So after going on about my love for purple, my point is... yes, I bought another purplicious item! So much for telling myself that 'I should be on a ban'... the irony of life.

In the previous post, I mentioned about my 'cutesy little Vuitton thing' - so here it is!



And no, I'm no fan of the monogram so you can tell how much I really obsess over purple.

Oh god, save me!

The start of a whole new Flats era

Not exactly a start.. it's more like a break from heels. I've been wearing flats ever since I'm on a health program for my spine so I 'need' a new pair to arouse my interest in flats. Eeks... I know! It's just such a waste to let my heels collect dust! But I do wear them once in a while to lunch and dinners so I guess it still works out in the end :)

I'm kind of in a dizzy right now. Perhaps I'm suffering from brain overload from all the studying.. don't mind me if I begin to type rubbish. It's tiring to screen through whatever I type sometimes since I know some people do get very displeased (I wonder why they're even here). And sorry for the lack of updates! Nothing fancy lately (does studying count?). I'll blog more frequently once I'm done with those buggers I promise!

Without further ado, here are my new shoes! (I did mention I'm a shoe addict!)



Have I ever told you that I am secretly in love with Lanvin shoe boxes?

Not that I'm not being loyal to Louboutin but darnnn, which shoe boxes do you come across have bows on them? Lanvin shoe boxes make me feel like I'm opening a present all the time!



Told ya it's nothing fancy! I just love the color! It's in navy patent and totally matches my navy patent Jumbo flap bag. My first pair of navy shoes! And I think I am starting to love ballet flats...



Eeks, please ignore my veiny feet!!

Quick updates!

I am updating just in case I go missing and stop blogging due to a sickness called procrastination. It gets to me frequently I admit. And what great time to release stress is when you're studying! So I've been stalking eBay and I found myself an adorable Kidada for Disney Couture Tinkerbell wrap. It's too cute to resist (I'm still a kid at heart :) and I love Tinkerbell. I recall acting as Tinkerbell in a school play back at elementary school and I pranced around in this little cute yellow dress with wings.



The wrap brings back fond memories for me (I love every charm on it) -- it has cute gold charms in stars, shoes and crystals. Oh yes, I also bought a pair of shoes and they are on their way here! Eeks, I know... not again!

I went out yesterday and wanted to post ODJ but I thought it was nothing fancy since I tried the MK Olsen look -- low v-neck black loose fit tee tucked in with a pair of royal blue cotton satin shorts and added a Chanel '07A blue glass stones gold long necklace to make it a little more "interesting"... blah. It still sounds boring to me.

Okay, I'm heading back to the books. It sucks having to stay home on a Saturday!

Outfit du Jour 1 - 07.04.08

Today is a bad day. Yeah, I know I have many bad days but today is an exception -- a bad and sad day. I dropped by YSL boutique to try on the new S/S '08 flat sandals that I ordered. Unfortunately, I did not order the correct size, so I left empty handed -- which is a rare sight! Then I met my bff who returned from London for Starbucks and had a long chat. That kind of perked me up a little since I had a long and tiring day (had an interview with the auditors and a very bad stomach ache which happened during my interview -- what great timing really) and I haven't seen him in a while. It always warms me up to meet an old friend and have hot coffee on a dull rainy day.

But the ultimate event that sent me to rock bottom is the moment I found out I missed my HG (holy grail) violet Chanel flap!! How in the world did I miss that?! I'm so sad that I am bleeding...

Anyhow, I promised to post ODJ (outfit du jour) today so here it is!

Featuring my new Balenciaga Gladiator wedges
with Theory cotton satin shorts and vest with satin trims, Zadig et Voltaire knit sequined top



PS: I've received feedback on the comments on my blog. Just to let you know, you can post anonymous or comments with your name. I would prefer you leave the latter so I will know who you're and keep you in mind. Thank you :)


xoxo ♥

Ahoy, here comes B-girl!

In the past entry I mentioned I would have new loot coming in and look what I got today to beat away the Monday blues...



Make a guess!
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Is it a bag?
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Or shoes?
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Well.....

It's a....



Pair of shoes!!!



Je presente... Mademoiselle Balenciaga Gladiators in dove grey.



How hot are they!! I'm still hyperventilating!

They were launched last F/W and I finally managed to get them (at a good price too :) I might be a season late but well... it's better late than never! If you search eBay, all you'll find are probably the studded ones, which are too trendy IMO. I'm not that much a fan of the giant hardware although very ironically, I have 2 giant hardware bags... I wonder what came into me.

Now I've realized that the main thing to look for in shoes that will stay in my closet is that they have to be classic designs with perhaps a modern twist (I wouldn't want to be cringing and saying 'What was I thinking' years later).

Make me an offer!
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Heels SOLD!
Talk about trendy, I have regretted (sigh sigh sigh) buying my YSL Tributes which I have only worn once (I blame VB!). Is there anyone who would like to take these very neglected hot babies home? Please write me a comment and leave your email.
FYI, I'm a true size EU37 and the shoes are in black suede with bronze/gold trims and in size 36.5.

I was thinking of posting Outfit du Jour again but decided that these shoes needed to show off all its glory so ODJ will be posted in the next entry instead!

Viva la Coco!

I was having an extremely pleasant week until I fell sick. So for consolation, I did pretty well in my law first assessment exam and as a reward, there will be more new loot to come (can you hear me yay-ing away?)

The bag which I've been waiting to get my hands on has finally become mine! I was so ecstatic about her I completely forgot the arrival of my red Yoyo Zeppas. The bag arrived last week and I had to collect her before going to Maroon 5's concert (which was totally awesome if you'd asked me :) I was really that eager!

I am in total love. If I didn't say this, I will say it again. I have to admit -- I am a true sucker for distressed and washed out leathers (sheepish grin). You know, if you spot a lady smelling her distressed bag, that might be me (I'm not insane, I just love the smell of new leathers :) The bag may look a little blah in photos but really, you have got to see her in person (maybe I should post a modeling pic to justify her beauty). She is truly understated and is the definition of casual chic. I love (slouchy and big especially) bags that you don't fall in love with at first sight but has.. a sort of hidden charm. You'll realize the more you use the bag, the more you find yourself in love with it. Yeeeesss, I know, I am in love, I am in love!

So much talking about this bag and you still have no idea what it is? Here's her debut!





Have you guessed it?



Presenting my new Modern Chain (MC) East West Distressed tote bag!



With flash.

I absolutely love the soft and "washed" the distressed calfskin (how many times have I said the word 'love'?)
and I cannot tell you enough how much I adore the chains! They have a hint of sparkle in them and are in a vintage distressed feel so the chains go very well with the whole slouchy relaxed look. Although she's not from the current season (that doesn't mean she's passe), I think she's timeless. Not in that good ol' timeless classic fashion (aka CC Flap bags) but a tote bag I'd probably use for a very long time. She's a great essential in every closet, especially mine!



Look at how spacious and roomy it is! It fits my Miu Miu fuschia patent wallet from S/S '08, Louis Vuitton cosmetic pouch from Cruise '07 and I threw in a jacket, water bottle, car keys and a pair of flats. AND It still has quite a bit of space left, holy moly! Have I mentioned that I absolutely love bags with leather interiors? It makes the bag ultimately luxurious.

The down side of this bag is that the chains are awfully heavy. I hesitated before getting it because IMO, I find it pointless to buy a bag that is heavy before you put anything in it. You're supposed to carry the bag, not the other way round! And if you think about it, bags like these actually hurt your body in the long run. Funny thing though, the chains on this MC tote stay on my shoulder very well and I don't feel the weight of the chains very much.

Oh, I almost forgot. I'm supposed to blog about my Loubies from the previous entry but I got carried away. See? Get what I mean of steering off the track? Yeah, that's me! I'll probably blog about them in the next post. This entry is long enough and it's medicine and nap time!


Until then,
Ladydeluxe ♥