How Do You Spell Basics Again?

It seems we're catching up on our writing today, but we just couldn't go to sleep yet, not yet. We had to finish up our favorite topic again: Basics!

Just let us get it out so we can sleep dammit:

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#1 "B" Is For the Way Our Heart Beats

Believe us, this looked so simple when you pick it up. Just take those two long ends and tie it up right? Oh how wrong we were, little did we know, a simple little piece of cloth like this held so much potential! So when you pick this up at the sale, don't think, "nah..nothing there", ooh, there's plenty.

WSGMLFT:
= we're in pain! (cracking our heads over the number of combinations this baby makes!)

Very Basic Cotton Wraparound in Disguise [O0008]: Available in Black/Sweats Grey/Teal/White - Free Size
RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

And that really nice pants there, low waist, very relaxed. If you're a UK size 8, you should try it on at the party:

Striped Relaxed Low Waist Slacks [P0013]: Available in Grey Stripes/Faint Green Stripes - UK Size 8
RM 53
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#2 "A" Is Adorable

This is otherwise a pretty basic racerback top, pretty good & well cut one but basic. The adorable comes in the form of the leather wrap on the sleeves! Now, it's a pretty damn good basic!

WSGMLFT:
= arms & legs!

Sleeveless Racer Backs with Leather Wrap [T0070]: Available in Black/Pink/Purple/White - Free Size
RM 20
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#3 "S" Is For Something So Sexy and Slutty

Well, everyone's gotta have a sexy lace camisole to wear under that boring jacket! Otherwise, get on it now!

WSGMLFT:
= one arm!

Basic Lace Camisole [T0031]: Available in Turquoise - Size S /Black - Size M
RM 28
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#4 "I" Is Feeling Indescribably Comfortable in a Bandeau

We've always had a problem with tube tops because of the Muffin Arm Effect. It's an affliction that discriminates none, it happens to people you can't even imagine it will happen unto (you know, the well toned ones). Until now.

WSGMLFT:
= OMG! (gotta give it credit if it's to be the cure for an affliction such as the Muffin Arm Effect)

Basic Bandeau [T0051]: Available in Black/Dark Brown/Green/Purple - Free Size
RM 29
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

And of course red belts are indescribably hot as well when paired not just with black.

Crocodile Skin Wide Waist Belt [A0017]: Available in Black/Red - Free Size
RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#5 "C" Is the Cuteness Factor of Every Piece

Well, not exactly a basic basic item but in the polka dot collection scheme of things, this would probably come in at the basic level.

WSGMLFT:
= arms & legs! (we like the scoop neckline!)

Polka Dot Spaghettis [T0072]: Available in Black/Brown/White - Free Size
RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

and of course, the belt:

Snakeskin Wide Belt [A0015]: Available in Black/Brown/White - Free Size
RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)


Today's post was brought to you by the letters 'B', 'A', 'S', 'I' and 'C'.

Of Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Fluttery-fluttery is the feeling we still get after watching The Notebook for the 10th time. We are hopeless, hopeless, beyond hopeless romantics. We love cheesy cliche romantic movies, we want the guy to get the girl in the end and we want a happily ever after outcome, everytime. Even if the girl is being stupid, even if the guy is just dumb (but good looking nevertheless) and even more if the guy is Ryan Gosling, but we digress.

The topic of the day is about us actually, how we fell in love. In love with these fairytale inspired beauties:

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#1 Juliet Wore this as She Took Her Dying Breath, But She Sure Did Die Happy

This top is so romantic, sigh, we think we just fainted. It's one of those lacy numbers that don't go overboard with the frills and lacy-ness. Not too long and so easy to wear.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all limbs! (we actually adore the frilled sleeve effect)

Romantic Babydoll [T0071]: Available in White - Free Size, only one piece.
= RM 32
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#2 White & Lacy

We know we know, it looks kinda like the OTT lacy top we just spoke about but really, it's not. Just because we said so and because it's not.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= legs please! (we especially like the bunched straps)

Romantic Lacy Sleeveless [T0034]: Available in White/Black - Free Size
= RM 29
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#3 Fancy a Nightcap Honey?

Well this totally screams romantic, but ahem, in a different sort of sense. The screaming included. Satin, diamante buttons, babydoll and bunched sleeves, perfect to get out of.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= arms arms! (we've already established that we have this thing for satin)

Satin Sleeveless Babydolls [T0069]: Available in Cream/Bronze - Free Size
= RM 39
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

*yea yea, we hate ironing, don't hold it against the clothes though :P


#4 Gosh, It's Cold (And I'm So Wanting You to Give Me Your Coat)

We feel pretty, oh so pretty, we feel pretty and witty and gay! And we pity, anyone who's not wearing this. One word, so sweet! It can be a wraparound, it can just hang there, you can fasten a vintage pin, you can do pretty much anything to this pretty thing!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all in! (it's cause you can do so many things with this!)

Romantic Frilled Wraparound Knit [O0007]: Available in Black/Brown/Rose/White - Free Size
= RM 40
*black sash not included though, but like we said, you can use everything else!
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#5 Almost Like A Pocket Full of Daisies and Pixies

Aren't they such darlings?? We're so excited! And before you go all cynical on us, these are not coin purse size, they are nearly purse size but smaller than clutch! Ah, but there's more...



wait for it......

tada!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= OMG! (it's not just super cute, it's double the super cuteness!!)

Vintage Purse [A0020]: Available in Sky Blue/Dusty Pink/Brown Wood/White
= RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Swoon, sigh, be here or be sad this Sunday!

It's Fun to Be Skinny!

This post title is totally un-PC but please, don't get all huffy on us, it's not what we meant. We were actually referring to pants, skinny ones that is. We'd never imagine we'd have so much fun with skinny pants. When our model "N" tried on one from our newest load, we threw every damn top at her and it was F-U-N. Fun Fun Fun! So FUN and funny as well when you come to think about it cause every damn thing we threw at her looked absolutely lovely on skinnies! Again, the pants that is, not the model.

See what we mean:

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#1 Specimen, The Skinnies (the pants dammit!)

Low low waist, stretchy material but not icky-ly clingy, lighter than jeans but not thin as leggings, plain and perfect, no fancy ugly decos..oh how do we love thee, let me count the ways, 1....20..gazillions..too many!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= OMG! (take anything you want!)

The Skinnies [P0016]: Available in Grey -S/M/L, Army Green- M
= RM 63
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#2 Skinny AND Short!

How can we not live with cropped jeans in this oh so perfect climate (in the flaming ball of fire sense) that is Malaysia? This is so so so the perfect cropped jeans - long enough to do a rollup, low waist, no icky labels sticking out in odd places, and you can't see it here, it's got an attitude too with a gold 'Bitch' tattoed on it's ass , ok a little '90s in terms of attitude but -totally bad ass.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all limbs! (take anything you want but do consider leaving us shins to show off in this!)

The Cropped Jeans [P0015]: Available in Dark Blue- Size 26,27,28,29,30
= RM 56
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#3 Circus Clown's No Where as Fun

We don't understand it, it's so simple, and we don't get it. How does this perfect long shirt work? How does it cling to our bodies like it knows where to grab onto? How did the sleeves know it's so much freakin' better when it stops just right above the elbow? How? How??

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= arms & legs!!
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Long Shirt with Intuitive Sleeves [T0058]: Available in Maroon, Midnight Blue, Black - Free Size
= RM 49
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

For this look, we're totally advocating the skinny belt (+ it fits the theme! Yay for perfectly synched themes!):

Skinny Leather Belt [A0019]: Available in Dark Brown, Black, White
= RM 23
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

But if you must wear your so now wide high waist belts to death, here's a go at it:

Wide Leather High Waist Belt with Square Buckle [A0016]: Available in Dark Brown & Black
= RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#4 ROTFL

This top's all with us on the skinny theme, skinny arms, skinny waist, even the flare is skinny, somehow.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= arms, arms, arms!

Long Sleeve Tunic Top [T0043]: Available in Brown only - Size S
= RM 43
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Wide High Waist Crocodile Skin Belt [A0017]: Available in Black/Red
=RM35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#4 Now Who Said Bling is Bang?

Sequins = Bling Bling=Bling Bang, haha, get it? Ok, maybe not now but it sure was funny when we were shooting this cause we kept dreaming of Leo (bling bang?), well, not funny ha ha but funny how we kept drooling. This is dressy without looking like you tried too hard trying to turn up all casual. Yeah, sounds about right.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= legs, legs, legs!

Sequined Tunic Top [T0073: Available in Brown/Black - Free Size
= RM 45
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#5 Is It A Shirt Is It A Dress It's a Shirt Dress!

Oh how we love shirts that are not quite shirts and dresses that are not quite dresses cause you may want to feel pretty one day and it's a dress and you may want to feel pretty casual another and it's a shirt! And you feel pretty damn casual and comfortable it's a throw-it-on-and-go wraparound shirt dress!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= legs, toes & all! (threw in the toe for the nice heavy sweats material, so comfy!)

Jersey Wraparound Shirt Dress [D0058]: Available in Grey/Purple/Green - Free Size
= RM 55
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Everyone calls for a belt these day, peer pressure? No, pure pleasure:

Snakeskin Wide Belt [A0015]: Available in Black/White/Light Brown - Free Size
= RM 35
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#6 To The Even More Confused

We'd definitely call this a shirt as it does come quite short just nice for a tunic top. Of course, unless you're a petite or you're real tall and feeling pretty slutty (in a good way, not big hair chilli lips way), then you can call it a dress. Whichever the case, can something so confused be any hotter?

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= OMG! (it's in the way this shirt, no dress, no shirt does not flare)

Geometry Print Wraparound Shir/Dress [D0009]: Available in Grey - Free Size
= RM 59
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#7 Here We Go Round The Carousel With Our Candy Pop Sugargubblie-goo!
We don't like woolly itchy cloth too but we'd bear it for something so cute! And for those cutest candy buttons! Well, it really is not itchy at all now!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all limbs! (who'd name buttons candy buttons if it weren't so sugary cute?)

Knit Candy Buttons Tunic [T0029]: Available in Ash Gray - Free Size
= RM 39
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Skinny Leather Belt [A0019]: Available in Dark Brown, Black, White
= RM 23
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)


Now did we not say being skinny is fun!

Holly Golightly!

Onwards with the long awaited post:

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#1 The Perfect ShirtOnce upon a time, there was a perfect Hollywood actress who wore the perfect white starched shirt. Long have the ladies beyond the ancient seas..er..longed for the same perfect shirt. Alas! They searched to ends to no avail, for the perfect shirt was hidden amongst the pile of clothes on Leng's bed:To the common eye, this shirt may not look like much (in parts because Sophie's only half a mannequin) but we absolutely vouch for the perfect-ness of this shirt. No peeping bra through the buttons even when the shirt hugs really beautifully. Really, you've trusted us so far.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= both arms totally!

The Perfect Shirt [T0052]: Available in White -S/M, Black- S
= RM 43
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Oohh...the belt, we love love love:

Mod Patent Belt [A0021]: Available in combo of Black & White/Red/Dark Brown -Free Size
= RM 43 25
[Update, 17 Apr, 11.27pm - accidentally put down the wrong price, please note that our stuff's almost always unbelievably affordable!
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#2 Roman Holidaying

Ok, she's probably wearing the same shirt as the one above but for some reason, looking at her here reminded us so much of this:

And so longingly we were looking at this too.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= every damn thing!

Short Sleeve Overshirt with Ribbon [T0060]: Available in White - S, Black- S/M/L
= RM 45
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#3 Could It Be?

This is like her signature look, second to that dress. We screamed, we pulled hair (not our own), we would have begged on hands, knees, ears to want to have something like that and then we saw this:

We turned to each other and thought out loud, "could it be? really really be?" Well, it looked like it, we couldn't know for sure, then we put it on, and we knew.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= aiieeeee! (super low waisted! we can't wear high waist, we're just not Audrey)

The Long Audrey Capris [P0012]: Available in Navy Blue - M/L
= RM 63
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

We do apologise for styling it in the slutty shoes, but for the lack of a good tailor to give the pants a good length for our model during the shoot, we needed her to be taller in this. But, we're sure you'll find yourself a good tailor cause no clothes should go uncustomised! Pity they can't make it turn black.



#4 The Dress That No One Else Can Have

This one is so an evil thing to do but this was the only one left and we decided that every woman for herself is as good a motto as any to live by!
Photo's blurry cause we were shaking with gleeee!!


#5 The Might Have Been

This one we love so much that we couldn't wait to show you, though we couldn't find a pic of Audrey in something like this, well, actually we didn't care to find it cause we think she would have looked absolutely absolutely excruciatingly fabulous in this anyway:

Maybe she would, maybe she wouldn't, we would never know. To us it should have very well been. Even if not, hey, we got to show you the piece and we're happy enough with that.

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all legs! (cause you'll need some pretty hands with these!)

Satin Corset Style [T0068]: Available in Cream/Bronze/Red - Free Size
= RM 40
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

#6 And the Rest We Ran Out of Time to Take Pictures Of

Truthfully, we had it in mind to show you the rest of the stuff we have that fits today's theme but we honestly ran out of daylight to take the photos. So arm yourself with a dose of imagination and blind faith in our word when we say we have some good steals of these two:

It's as if the skinny belt never left us!


We don't have the flirting down pat but we can account for the skirt. Probably not from the Audrey era we love but still, we love mod! (we're really not sure which era this is but we call it as we see it)

If you're thinking of doing your own Audrey channelling, may we suggest paying attention to:

- Boat Necklines
- Belted Flare Skirts
- Minimal Blings or Maximum Blings (no in between)
- Really Skinny Long Sleeve Turtlenecks
- Shift Dresses with Cinched Waists

Tons of pictures we have but none the time to put them up so google away!

Gearing Up For Round Two

We've been busy busy busy thinking of what's to come next for our avidly slobbering group of shopaholics and we're going to say......'think classic'.

We'll be channeling:


Well, like seriously, who hasn't done an Audrey? So we hope we'll be doing her justice.

As timeless as classics get, we know we all worry we'd end up looking like we stepped out of a Stepford-ville tea party. Though we're pretty sure you wouldn't mind looking like you've just stepped out of Tiffany's after some coffee, bacon & eggs:

Urp!

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The Trouble With Air Conditioning Is...

First, you step out of your house..brrr...freezing cause it's a dewy 8AM, then you drive to college or work or wherever it is you go at 8AM in the morning, even brrrr....car air con blowing directly at your face. Then, you get out of your car into the stuffy parking lot, it's suddenly a sauna in there. Then, you get into your office, and guess what? Bloody air conditioning again! No wait, not done yet. Then, suddenly after goofing off checking out people's (that's our) blog and forwarding funny animal pictures at work, it's lunch! Then it's out in the bloody sun now eating at the chinese coffeeshop. THEN, it's back to the bloody #(&$^ air conditioning again!

See the trouble with air conditioning is, it leaves every girl in the office with a standard black knit cardi hanging over the back of their office chairs.

So if you're gonna leave it out for everyone to see, you must at least leave these:

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#1 Your Office Chair Will Be The Envy of All Lowly Office Chairs

With a simple pull of a string, tada! It's off!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all all all limbs! (well technically we'll only be needing a torso to wear this so fair enough)

Grey Wrap Cardi [O0002]: This can only be amazing in Grey- Free Size
= RM 39
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out with no option of restock!


#2 We May Not Even Want to Take This Off at The Coffeeshop

If at all, love this for the delicate buttons:


Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= two arms and a leg!

Ribbed Knit Button Up Cardi [O0005]: Available in Pale Grey/Cream- Free Size
= RM 45
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out!

Braided Leather Belt with Bronze Buckle [A0003]: Available in White/Tan/Champagne/Dark Brown- Free Size
= RM 15
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out!

The other colour:

This is the Cream coloured cardi + Champagne braided belt.

Ribbed Knit Button Up Cardi [O0005]: Available in Pale Grey/Cream- Free Size
= RM 45
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out!

Braided Leather Belt with Bronze Buckle [A0003]: Available in White/Tan/Champagne/Dark Brown- Free Size
= RM 15
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out!

Now we can say 'Ay!' to unreasonably cold offices!

Sash-ay!

Riddle:
What's all white, or black, or blue, or yellow, or green, or red, or brown and is booooring all over?

Answer:
Nothing in this world ever again! Thanks to these:

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#1 And One Dress Makes 3 Looks

This dress was pretty pretty, but it was also pretty plain. We added a satin belt and voila!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all in!

Pin Stripe Tube Dress [D0002]: Only the Pin Stripes are of different colours, otherwise it's White + Black/Green/Red/Grey Pinstripes- Free Size
= RM 45
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Satin Wide Band Belt with Gold Clasps [A0008]: Available in Black/Pink - Free Size
= RM 25
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

Now...what else can you do with that dress?

Lace Band Belt [A0011]: Available in Black/White - Free Size
= RM 23
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

and:

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all in! (the versatility! oh my!)

Satin Sash Belt [A0006]: Available in White/Gold/Red/Blue - Free Size
= RM 19
(**update, 8/1/08 : we should have done this sooner - Sold Out.)

The plethora of colours:

#2 Dear Blouse, What Works on a Dress Can Work For You Too!

Not such a simple (but gorgeous) wraparound top anymore now are ya?!

Will So Give My Limbs For That Rating (WSGMLFT)
= all in! (who needs limbs when we can wear a nice top?)

Wraparound Jersey Top [T0011]: Available in Dark Blue/Magenta~Purple - Free Size
= RM 35
Update, 9 April 07: Sold Out with no option of restock!

Lace Band Belt [A0011]: Available in Black/White - Free Size
= RM 23


SSSasssy Saaashh-ay away!