Best of MFW Spring 2013

I might raise a lot of disagreements on this but I've got to be honest. MFW's Spring 2013 collection was.. Well, to put it simply, nothing quite popped at me. I picked a few collections which I think is pretty fresh for this Spring but there will be no specific brand highlights for this MFW. 

Emporio Armani

Love the asymmetric and the layering of different fabrics and colors. Very easy-going which is great for spring and yet well appropriate for work. Still it stays to a clean cut look that is of the brand's signature style. 

Jil Sander

I think my favourite of all would be Jil Sander. Somehow this collection reminds me of a playful school girl who wears a mixture of masculine and feminine to be able to run around the courtyard chasing butterflies and yet gives you the girlish giggle at the end of the day. Maybe it because of the colours used in this collection or that ankle high "white-socks" look-alike booties.. Either way, I'm charmed.

Marni

Next is Marni, which never fails to be in my Best of MFW list, brings on a more everlasting classic prints that can be seen at Louis Vuitton and Topshop Unique... Checks. With stripes in trend, I can't help but wonder are these designers trying to avoid that more apparent and common print and creating one using its element (lines) or... Oh well, I have no complains nonetheless. I've always liked Marni's oversized silhouette as well as this summer's floral print.

Moschino

Versace

This Spring I liked how Versace is a little more toned down... Not showing too much off skin or attention-grapping details. Everything is a little more subtle (colours, slits..) and still yet retaining that Versace girl look.

Aquilano Rimondi

After reviewing the photos again, I'm not so sure about Rimondi. At first look, the collection looked vibrant and full of life, But now... I kinda question if this looks too much like a circus show. What I do like is that feminine pout at the hips and the layering of gorgeous colours at the rims of the dresses.

Ailuromania (online only)

I knew I just have to blog about this. My latest
obsession *drum roll...
Cat videos on YouTube!
It all started when I watched Maru The Cat video
on youtube. And the weird thing was the first time
I watched it (my friend introduced) I was like ya da 
ya da... So it's a cat... Get on with it already!
And just 5 days ago, I rewatched it and POOF!
Capid (Cat + Cupid) hit me HARD. And ever since
then I've been watching these adorable cat videos
which most of the times drives my boyfriend nuts.
He will be roll his eyes at me if he sees this post. :P
You wanna know how obsessed I am?
Well.. I've probably watched almost 70% of the cat
videos (kittens especially) on YouTube already and
when I have nothing to do, like just sitting on the
couch or lying on my bed and couldn't sleep,
I'll be watching another cat video.

To let you know why I'm so crazy over them, here's
some to share with you guys. And don't get me wrong,
I love dogs.. Rabbits.. Hamsters and all as well. But I
think it quite safe to say that cat videos are more
interesting. Trust me, I've tried watching dogs videos
and it didn't work as well as cats'.

Anyway enjoy the vids, hope you get caught onto it as
much as I do!

The Great Gatsby

I have to interrupt my good flow of Spring 2013 fashion Week with this post on The Great Gatsby. Ever since I've seen the trailer and the news of the artist involved in the soundtrack, I've been waiting to watch for the longest time. And about 2 weekends back, it was finally out! Have you watch it yet? If you have not, please do! 

And for those who isn't quite fond of the movie... I'm speechless. There's Leonardo, Carey and Tobey Maguire! Moreover, behind the scenes are another power house collection of artists such as Beyonce, Fergie, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machines! (I'm hooked on to Lana's Young and Beautiful and Florence's Over The Love. LOVE LOVE LOVE!)

For those who are a bit confused about the plot... The Great Gatsby is more than just a love story between the beautiful Daisy and wealthy Mr Gatsby. It's a story to portray the social situation of the 1920s. All the glam, all the drugs, all the partying, all obsession of wealth and money. Also, it was a feast for a fashion student like me, the movie was showing the flapper era in all full motion. I was totally in love with Carey Mulligan's costumes in the show. (The men's costumes were great too). I've also included some stills from the 1974's The Great Gatsby. In contrast, the 2013's Daisy is much more glamorous and reflects more of what the 1920s fashion is about. And all thanks to Prada for their contribution of the movie. Most of the costumes you've seen in the great enchanting party scene at Mr Gatsby's are provided/designed by Prada (pictures below that are from the Prada x Great Gatsby exhibition in NYC). No doubt we will see The Great Gatsby winning the Best Costume in the coming Oscars.

The whole scene of The Great Gatsby was breathtaking. At some point I really wished I was part of all that. Ooohhh.. the 20s!

Jonathan Saunders Spring 2013

And finally to end of LFW's Spring 2013... Jonathan Saunders. Taking on the It Trend of this season - stripes. Jonathan Saunders turns it up in a little more different, a little more youthful, a little more rock and roll with the use of metallic fabric incorporated with the stripes.  For doing so, I'm a little thankful because stripes has been seen a lot of the runway and Saunders made it a little fresher, into something I would smile at for the quirkiness. 

Another element used this the fish scale pattern, Saunder's collection made me realised this print looks better printed in 2D on fabric. It gives a little younger appeal (compare pic 1 and 2).