Fantasy Closet-- On the Prowl

If there's one print on the prowl this season, it's the leopard. Always a Fall favorite, this pattern seemed to have been primed to pounce this time around as you see it all over from scarves to tops to skirts to shoes!

So if there is one accent-enhancing piece to have right now, it's a leopard anything.

Quite the purrfect pattern on an accessory as it goes well with almost any look. Just be careful you don't overdo it as you might just get more than a cat's meow.

The Elements:

1. Christian Louboutin Large Sweet Charity Bag, matches.com
2. YSL Leopard Belt, matches.com
3. Christian Louboutin Lace-Up Leopard Bootie, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Crystal Leopard Bangle, talullahtu.co.uk
5. YSL Leopard Print Scarf, webshop.nathalieschuterman.com
6. Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard Rosette Sandal, bergdorfgoodman.com

Now how can a mischmashed mum like me pull this off? Easy... easy as my weekend look can be.

A pair of leopard flats is the most practical for me. And as I dress from the bottom, everything else serendipitously falls into place, giving me a laid-back glam weekend (fantasy) ensemble. 

The Elements:

1. Lanvin Leopard Pony Ballet Flats, shopzoeonline.com
2. Proenza Schouler Oversized Cabas Tote, shopzoeonline.com
3. T Bags Beaded Jersey Tank, net-a-porter.com
4. Mix Up Dip Short, juicycouture.com
5. Knitted Stripe Slouch Cardi, topshop.com
6. Nixon The Time Teller T Watch, net-a-porter.com

Have a stylishly purrfect Wednesday ladies!

Fantasy Closet-- Pointy Flats Are Back!

If there is one piece you should have this fall, make it the pointy flats or pumps. Reminiscent of the 80's, the pointy shoe is back and is better than ever. Attesting to this fashion fact is shoe dujour Valentino Studded Flats which of course have found its way to my fantasy closet.

Today allow me to share with you how to take the pointy flats from day to night.

 

The Elements:

1. Valentino Studded Flats, colette.fr
2. Stretch Slim Fit Trousers, uniqlo.com
3. T by Alexandre Wang Classic Stripe Pocket Tee, lagarconne.com
4. Chloe Clasp-fastening Skinny belt, net-a-porter.com
5. Versace Transparent Straw Sunglasses, www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk
6. Fendi  Striped Calf-Hair Peek-a-boo, mytheresa.com
7. Lanvin Feather Necklace, kirnazabete.com 

 

The Elements:

1. Valentino Studded Flats, colette.fr
2. Lover Tilly Lace Fitted Dress, lagarconne.com
3. Derek Lam Eve Studded Clutch, barneys.com
4. Surface to Air Shawl Coat, barneys.com 
5. Alexander McQueen Skull Bracelet, net-a-porter.com
6. Suzanna Dai Copenhagen Earrings, maxandchloe.com
7. YSL Rouge Pur Couture, barneys.com

And take cues from girl-of-the-moment Alexa Chung, no less, for this fall essential.

 

(image via stylebistro.com)

Happy Thursday!

Boots for the Missus

Last week I got an email from my friend and fellow blogger Trixie of Memoir of a Missus soliciting some tips for which boots to buy this fall. You may think its strange for someone from Minneapolis to seek fashion advice from someone all the way from extremely humid Manila-- about boots! But hey, that's boots were talking about here and my fantasy closet cannot be more pleased.

I'd like her to get one of these...

The Elements:

1. Asos Attack Leather Lace Up Platform Boots, www.asos.com
2. Tory Burch Halima Suede and Leather Ankle Boots, www.net-a-porter.com
3. Out and About Lace Up Boots, www.shopruche.com
4. Givenchy Fringed Lace Up Low Boots, www.luisaviaroma.com
5. Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots, www.solestruck.com
6. Dior Cavaliere Platform Ankle Boots, www.saksfifthavenue.com

but comfort is top priority for our dear mummy missus. Thus, the fantasy closet scours its racks and found these. 

The Elements:

1. Finsk Pony Skin Wedge Shoe, www.farfetch.com
2. Pam Project Suede Boots, www.lorisshoes.com
3. Tory Burch Patterson Riding Boots, www.saksfifthavenue.com
4. Tory Burch Howard Wedge Leather Ankle Boots, www.net-a-porter.com
5. Chloe Paneled Wedge Boots, www.farfetch.com
6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Suede Wedge Boots, www.net-a-porter.com

This way, mummy missus will get function and comfort without compromising style.

There you go Trix. What could be a more fitting birthday present to yourself than one of these? Hope you had a great one.

Fantasy Closet-- fall wish list

It's Wednesday once again and its time to get stylish! Fall is just around the corner and even if I reside in a tropical country, this fantasy closet of mine will take me through four seasons in a breeze.  

It needs some sprucing up for the new season and here are my essentials.

1. Military Cape, calypso-celle.com
2. Loeffler Randall Matilde Knee High Boots, net-a-porter.com
3. Sandro Camel High Waisted Pants, stylight.de
4. Christian Loubuotin Pigalle Flats, barneys.com
5. Elizabeth and James Charmeuse Blouse, net-a-porter.com
6. Fendi Medium Peek A Boo Top Handle, luisaviaroma.com
7. Givenchy Studded Feather Tank, kirnazabete.com

Simple yet striking. These are pieces I'm actually lusting after even without the change of season in our side of the world.

Oh and on a side note, these are all mummy friendly too! (Except for the feathers which may cause some unnecessary irritation to your baby's soft and supple skin. Tee-hee!)

Happy stylish midweek mummies!

Dries (Van Noten) Me Up

Donning one label head-to-toe is a fashion faux pas. We know that. But if its Dries Von Noten, I wouldn't mind, would you?

(photos c/o style.com)

A juxtaposition of something grand with something street best describes his Fall AW 2010 collection. To me, each and every piece here is something you will use forever. Isn't that divine? I heart you, Dries Van Noten.

On a side note, I know it bags are a thing of the past, but what is this? An it way of carrying a bag? Hmmm...

Happy Tuesday ladies! Thank goodness, our unwanted guest has fled and completely left our premises. Now Le Misch and I can go back to business and work on a new challenge I've taken up of late - styling a product fashion spread for a travel magazine. Can you sense my excitement? Now, we've got to skedaddle!

a mischmashed pair

If there is a pair of shoes that embodies my mischmashed life, it would be this.

Balenciaga, F/W 2010-2011

The 70's is commanding a strong presence in the Fall runways and evident to the fact is this mélange of acrylic, leather, foam, and plywood of a shoe. Whew! 

But no, I am not getting this pair. It's a little too much for me. And besides, the mummy in me will argue on it's practicality. Not to mention hubby, on its insane 4-figure price tag.

This number will sure have some space in my fantasy closet.

Wait, its Friday already? 

Oh, hello there weekend! Nice to have you back!

Fantasy Closet-- Pared-down Chic

The experts have spoken. Insanely wearable, simple shapes and muted colors, are the story of the season.

I have decided to visit my fantasy closet every Wednesday for some mid week pick-me-upper. Today I give a nod to Fall's simple cuts and shapes with a dollop of my personal style.

The Elements:

1.  Richard Nicoll Stella Oversized Cashmere Dress, net-a-porter.com
2. Celine Boston Bi-Color Tote (secretly lusting after this), womenshandbag.com
3. United Bamboo Round Sunglasses, tenover6,com
4. Fendi Gothic Romans Suede Lace-up Boots (I know, I know, it's not mummy-friendly at all), net-a-porter.com
5. Lela Rose Enamel Disc Skinny Belt, theoutnet.com
6. The Three Graces Victorian Futuristic Onyx Earrings, georgianjewelry.com
7. Chloe Chloe Eau de Parfum Spray, sephora.com

Happy stylish Wednesday mummies! Remember, being a mum is no excuse to be un-stylish! All the more we have to, actually. For our babies, our hubbies, and our sanity's sake.

I'm loving...

this shade of green

Derek Lam satchel, Current Elliot The Captain trousers, and an army green+tribal look from jak&jil

I never thought I'd ever like this color but as of late, I have been making this shade a part of my staple family of blacks, beiges and whites. Besides, military influences from spring will linger til fall, so this shade will give easy transition.

And no one seems to be appreciating this romper on the sale racks of Mango. Hence the happy purchase. Worn cinched with laser cut extra wide belt from Warehouse capped off with CMG wedges.

Have a stylishly green week ahead, everyone!