tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11213972944164084572024-02-20T17:07:54.554+08:00// Smoked Bannana //smoked bannana / A space of extraordinary finds and serendipity in fashion, photography, design, music, gadgets and everything beautiful formed by the silent pixels // arls //• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-71820382708983840682009-05-31T23:46:00.007+08:002009-06-01T00:03:26.974+08:00dreamy smokey sexy • Bruno Dayandreamy smokey sexy by the amazing <a href="http://www.brunodayan.com" target="_blank">Bruno Dayan</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3967/fas106.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7278/fas113.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/9822/fas110.jpg"/><br /><br /><img src="http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5427/fas112.jpg"/>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-49941134780959489642009-05-31T23:13:00.004+08:002009-05-31T23:36:28.125+08:00Leggings in Paris • A Toutes JambesCrave in stockings & leggings lately and found these series of "A Toutes Jambes" editorial shot by Terry Richardson for Vogue Paris June/July 09.<br /><br /><img src="http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1413/atoutesjambeseditorialb.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Old but new...<br /><img src="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1413/atoutesjambeseditorialb.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1413/atoutesjambeseditorialb.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1413/atoutesjambeseditorialb.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5065/atoutesjambeseditorialbt.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1413/atoutesjambeseditorialb.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-45746824488629349662009-02-17T21:50:00.004+08:002009-02-17T22:13:11.438+08:00Nervous System • Radiolaria NecklaceAccessories design inspired by organic form. Made from silicone rubber. Make sure to read the story about the <a href="http://www.n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/about_us.php" target="_blank">designer</a> =)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/shop/product.php?code=3&osCsid=d72f2262bfc8f03aa1521f0803afb5f2" target="_blank">Radiolaria</a><br /><img src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5149/20071120imgp0971mediumdy6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1764/radiolariagroupmediumyz0.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-1441174629433677152009-02-17T21:32:00.004+08:002009-02-17T21:50:11.729+08:00The Apple LanguageSimple and direct message. Me likey.<br /><br />by <a href="http://www.mylittleunderground.net/information.htm" target="_blank">Christopher David Ryan</a>. Poster via <a href="http://www.mylittleunderground.net/products/commands/index.htm" target="_blank">My Little Underground</a>.<br /><img src="http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/5829/32899309fz8.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Another similar concept by <a href="http://www.julesinthebox.com/" target="_blank">Jules Tardy</a>.<br /><img src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8449/appleohopenuc8.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-77038889370083972832009-02-17T15:22:00.001+08:002009-02-17T21:52:41.949+08:00Like-a-Leica • Mini Rolleiflex<a href="http://www.rollei.jp/e/pd/MiniDigiAF.html" target="_blank">Mini Rollei</a> feeds big hunger!<br />This can't-resist twin lens classic beauty has gone digital with 5 mega pixel image resolution.<br /><br />I love the convenience of having the up-facing display screen, allowing to shoot from the waist or lower position. Absolutely a fun toy for (serious)collectors.<br /><br /><img src="http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9375/leicarolleiflex7rg6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9151/rollieflex0en4.jpg" /><br /><br />an absolutely eye-catching fashion accessories too!<br /><img src="http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7467/leicaminirolleiflexcb9.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-75905714129873001912009-02-15T19:12:00.004+08:002009-02-15T19:25:17.362+08:00Torn USB Thumb DriveGuess what?<br />I was in a rush when you ask me to bring your laptop for you from home and I didn't know it was actually...<br /><br />Sweat not!<br />It's just a 2gb storage device that stands out too much.<br /><br />Get "<a href="http://www.worldwidefred.com/hacked.htm" target="_blank">Hacked</a>" now. (or you can actually DIY)<br /><img src="http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4619/hacked648bkg6.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-44782897386433753432009-01-13T17:32:00.002+08:002009-01-13T17:33:55.795+08:00A lot of Little Bit • Lykke LiAs I've always liked indie music, I found this girl who has a voice sounds somewhat like a transparent whisper addictive . I can't get my "ears" off the track called Little Bit by this sugary voice- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lykke_Li" target="_blank">Lykke Li</a>.<br /><br />A Swedish who's raised by both artistic parents, a photographer mom and a musician dad. She had her debut album "Youth Novels" launched in the US & UK in 2008(blaming myself of being so slow on this). I like her name on another note.<br /><br />I personally think that her music is not so much of a commercial pop, with various essences of eclectic, alternative and indie pop. Besides, she also had her voice featured in another Swedish musician - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleerup" target="_blank">Keerup</a>'s self-title album called "<a href="http://www.myspace.com/kleerup" target="_blank">Until We Bleed</a>".<br /><br /><img src="http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6025/lykkeliyouthnovelszt7.jpg" /><br /><br />You can listen some of her songs on my media player here or on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lykkeli" target="_blank">Lykke Li's myspace</a>.• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-9671100326199672182008-12-13T18:19:00.021+08:002008-12-14T00:15:46.659+08:00Cotton Candy from CandyI think this "accidental discovery" from me makes a very good Christmas gift for adults who indulge in a little child's play.(eg: me)<br /><br />Cotton candy making can never be more convenient than using this user-friendly machine, <a href="http://www.japantrendshop.com/ame-watame-custom-home-cotton-candy-maker-p-195.html?language=en" target="_blank">Ame no Wataame</a> (Cotton Candy from Candy) that turns any hard candy into flossy sweets. Simply drop 1 or mix various hard candies of compatible size into the top loader, turn the lever and the candies are ready to be heated. Next, use any long shape thingy(chopsticks for example) and you know what to do to begin making your cheap but nice indulgence.<br /><br />No fuss of getting the special ingredient for making ordinary cotton candy, you can now have multi flavored candy of your choice in a cotton candy form, how sweet! omg! Sinful mind is getting charged up! Cotton candy that tastes like caramel... a little tip, stab some fruits(like banana?) with a fork and use the fork as the cotton candy holder intead. ummm...<br /><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/2213/cottoncandymakeryi5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 480px; height: 238px;" src="http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3972/amedewataame1qm9.jpg" /><br />//IF you understand Japanese//<br /><img style="width: 480px; height: 165px;" src="http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5807/howtoit3.gif" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-57050123013725441592008-12-07T11:59:00.016+08:002008-12-07T23:52:12.321+08:00Packaging says "Dying to be Sharp"<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was attracted by the tag lines on one of the product packagings of a beauty salon called Gee Beauty:<br /><br /><blockquote>Inside every worn down pencil is a point, dying to be sharp. <span><span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span></span></span></span></blockquote><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Gee.<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's simple yet playfully catchy.<br /><br />I like this type of typeface.<br /><br />//<a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.gjpadvertising.com/">Design by GJP Advertising & Design</a>//<br /><img style="width: 448px; height: 337px;" src="http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3513/gee1sf4.jpg" /><br /></span></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-59515413800953408712008-12-02T20:11:00.013+08:002008-12-07T10:04:17.184+08:00Fashion Illustrator • David Downton<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Stumbled across this extreme eye-candy. <a href="http://www.daviddownton.com/" target="_blank">David Downton</a> is a remarkable fashion illustrator from UK and have works as the cover on Harper's Bazaar and many other highly noted fashion publications.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm instantly in love with his sensual and sophisticated style of women illustration. Every masterpiece is sexy and soulful.<br /><br /><img style="width: 388px; height: 600px;" src="http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/553/mandstwiggyws4.jpg" /><br />//Twiggy(who else? =)//<br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 566px;" src="http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7545/recenttiffany4bighg4.jpg" /><br />//Tiffany's catalogue and in-store display panels</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//<br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 576px;" src="http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/908/recent100yearsbigoa8.jpg" /><br />//Special Edition: 100 years of Fashion Illustration//<br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 595px;" src="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7850/madamemagazinegermanyxy3.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//Cover illustration for Shinsegae Style//</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7559/portrhurleyok6.jpg" /><br />//Elizabeth Hurley//<br /><br /><img src="http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1479/picfash05eq5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/4320/downton2et6.jpg" /><br />//Erin O'Connor//<br /><br /><img src="http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/4899/downton4ge4.jpg" /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//Erin O'Connor//</span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-43477886522369484512008-11-28T19:42:00.011+08:002008-12-07T03:50:54.674+08:00Nagi Noda • What Goes Around Comes AroundIt's such a sad news that she passed away in Sept this year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uchu-country.com/" target="_blank">Nagi Noda</a> was a multi-talented Art Director & Director who's born in Tokyo. Other than doing prints, she also directed music video & tv commercial. I really like her out-of-the-box style of execution.<br /><br />A mv of Yuki entitled “Sentimental Journey” is one of her stunning works that leaving me watching it over and over again.<br /><br />This is the much-loved awesome Coke commercial that she did for <a href="http://www.motherlondon.com/" target="_blank">Mother</a>, UK.<br /><br />//Coke : What Goes Around//<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OPlMKz4-7nA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OPlMKz4-7nA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-16508758990141628602008-11-28T18:57:00.007+08:002008-11-28T19:30:39.159+08:00Denis Guidone • Ora Unica<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A "less is more" watch designed by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.denisguidoneatelier.com/" target="_blank">Denis Guidone</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> who won the international design competition Adamo Eva.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">His winning piece is called "Ora Unica" which means "One hour". I just love the idea of the time pointer which is actually represented by a single line circular shape doodle. Which means the "doodle" shape changes all the time. At first glance some may not realize that it actually tells time, but watch lovers like me would "learn" to tell time in no time.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I heart it!</span><br /><br />//<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ora Unica//<br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 660px;" src="http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1193/oraunica2db1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 331px;" src="http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9580/oraunicasm3.jpg" /><br /><br />//Ora Lattea//<br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 293px;" src="http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/382/oralatteadenisguidonebm6.jpg" /><br /><br />//Ora Vago//<br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 293px;" src="http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/2214/oravagondenisguidonecv6.jpg" /><br /><br />/Ora Ameba//<br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 293px;" src="http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9031/oraamebadenisguidonecy0.jpg" /><br /><br /></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-40544949005269395342008-11-01T20:14:00.007+08:002008-11-26T03:07:00.730+08:00High Heel Design for Injured Fashionista<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I guess it's a sign. These shoes are telling me that they are the perfect match for me for the time being(for people who know what happened to me). They are made for injured fashionista.(kidding)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These oddly aesthetic but very functional work of art is designed by Gwendolyn Huske, a designer who is studying at the design academy in Eindhoven, in the department of man and identity.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These are her works of graduation called "Medic Esthetic". Shoes made by real medical materials and supplies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//image by René van der Hulst//</span><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 567px; font-family: trebuchet ms;" src="http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/7673/medicesthetic1nd9.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//Close-ups by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marzellluz/tags/gwendolynhuskens/" target="_blank">Marzellluz</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//</span><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 659px; font-family: trebuchet ms;" src="http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4605/medicesthetic4vt1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I like this!</span><br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 660px; font-family: trebuchet ms;" src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/747/medicesthetic2dt7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 659px; font-family: trebuchet ms;" src="http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6127/medicesthetic3xt1.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-66194354421574428732008-10-26T20:23:00.005+08:002008-12-09T15:37:21.793+08:00Typography in Fashion<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's been there for a while.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Scarf made by numbers, upper/lowercase - black/white/grey.<br />From Hong Kong, see </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://littlefactory.com/shop/" target="_blank">online store</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for more details.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">//both images from Little Factory//</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="width: 440px; height: 586px;" src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7130/home03apl2.jpg" /><br /></span><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 616px;" src="http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9018/scarfnumv01hz3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 331px;" src="http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3747/scarfnumh03ou7.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-85969223333556061432008-10-24T21:50:00.003+08:002008-12-07T03:41:53.241+08:00Karl Lagerfeld Mugshot Bag<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Spring '09</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Iconic and you know who that is when you see it. That's Angela Lindvall who's holding it.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5200/karlmugshotbag09tq2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5006/karlmugshotbagangelalinyx6.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-81789870631111328822008-10-24T19:57:00.011+08:002008-11-09T04:18:58.792+08:00Pierre Hardy Shoes Mania<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">He's the shoe designer for the very noted shoe design. I personally name that particular pair of attention catcher as "heels for the roller bladders" which the tough beauties could decorate themselves with when they are not playing the rough sports but it is actually called the Balenciaga lego sandal. The pic speaks for itself, and it's also one of my fav color combination.<br /><br />This was designed by <a href="http://www.pierrehardy.com/" target="_blank">him</a> for Balenciaga 07 f/w collection.<br /><img src="http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8338/parisbalenciaga2oa6.jpg" /><br /><br />It catches my attention a lot when it's first shown on some website back to some time ago, and lately it's as if I found more and more eye candy that would make me mumble "OMG" throughout my browsing times.<br /><br />To make it short, he designs shoes for Balenciaga, Hermes, and Gap too! Reading about his bio is a very good example of "the more I learn, the less I know". As usual, I did quite a bit of research on him and I admire the fact that he often draws on art and architecture for his source ideas. The marriages of both disciplines found in fashion/graphic design always enlighten me. And often, I always think that good designs should not be crafted in a standard manner, creative explorations and a good art sense are essential in every heart winning goodies.<br /><br />Here are the latest design which I like.<br /><img src="http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/2343/dazedigital44022nd4.png" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2571/dazedigital44002dk3.png" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/8475/08sfc0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6387/n6568327216536881167320ex5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/7381/07or9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/544/05zr2.jpg" /><br /><br />I'm crazy about his works~<br /></span></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-4771524520923998542008-10-23T21:57:00.000+08:002008-11-27T18:25:00.751+08:00Water Wears KOR ONE<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ever wanted a hip looking water bottle?<br />You'll savor even plain water every time you quench your thirst, or should I say, you start to love drinking water more? (well I think I am if I have it)<br /><br />This <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A" target="_blank">BPA</a>-free(good for health) water vessel called <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.korwater.com/" target="_blank">KOR ONE</a> is designed by <a href="http://rksdesign.com/" target="_blank">RKS</a>.<br /><br />I'd love to have one! (this might be one of the crazy purchases I would consider)<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">//750 ml : $29.95</span>//<br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 440px;" src="http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/1244/koronexx6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 440px; height: 988px;" src="http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/328/korlayupme9.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-7826348459990272712008-10-21T22:20:00.019+08:002008-12-15T00:12:10.940+08:00Sandra Backlund • Fold & KnitOne of my favorites, award-winning Swedish <a href="http://www.sandrabacklund.com/" target="_blank">fashion designer</a>.<br /><br />Here are my favorites of hers.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7785/blankpagepic3photooscarfu4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8193/blankpagepic3bphotooscafp9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1152/blankpagepic5photooscaroe5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/230/inkblottestpic6photopetqk9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1905/inkblottestpic3photopetfx5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2425/inkblottestpic5photopetlh2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/9537/inkblottestpic7photopetby5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/3654/inkblottestpic8photopetjf7.jpg" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-88514355392643902832008-10-21T21:25:00.007+08:002008-12-07T03:27:59.435+08:00Vinyl Accessories • Phantasmal<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">oooh, found some nice vinyl goodies, and yes, the world "vinyl" alone just looks & sounds undeniable!<br /><br />This collection of accessories called "Phantasmal" are designed by a full time scientist(yes, salute) by day and a full time jewellery and accessory designer by night, Tania Hennessy.<br /><br /><img src="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5175/vinylrecordnecklaceaggroi1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8987/vinylrecordearringshardoo3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2875/vinylrecordnecklacebermcv9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4991/vinylrecordnecklacedivihg1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/885/vinylrecordnecklaceconffv0.jpg" /><br /><br />Get the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6047510" target="_blank">xoxo</a>.</span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-2491131368268033462008-10-21T21:12:00.030+08:002008-12-07T03:28:25.914+08:00Alex & Chloe • Vintage Plactic Ethics<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It seems like a late discovery to me. <a href="http://www.alexandchloe.com/" target="_blank">Alex & Chloe</a> vintage silhouette-ish accessories feed my fashion thirst like a bomb of the greatest spring water.<br />My new faves.<br /><br />Plastic, gold, silver, bronze, acid pink - speaking very loudly to my eyes.<br /><br />and oh ya, the collaboration with <a href="http://arls-arls.blogspot.com/2008/10/brian-lichtenberg-futuristic-unisex.html" target="_blank">Brian Lichtenberg</a> is a flawless one.<br /><br /><img style="width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3984/alexandchloecover31ug2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2526/acminibauhausmixddr0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 399px; height: 257px;" src="http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7590/alexandchloebdlookbookpck2.jpg" /><br />It's hot, that's why.<br /><br /><img style="width: 400px; height: 368px;" src="http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8250/alexandchloecover27mu2.jpg" /><br />I had never loved a diamond this much. Furthermore it's 0 carat =D.<br /><br /><img style="width: 401px; height: 258px;" src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/2236/alexandchloebdlookbookpao7.jpg" /><br /><img style="width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8066/alexandchloebdlookbookpxc0.jpg" /><br /><img style="width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/1998/alexandchloebdlookbookphu3.jpg" /><br />Bri-angle.<br /><br /></span></span><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >images from <a href="http://www.alexandchloe.com/" target="_blank">Alex & Chloe</a>.<br /></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-29346435974354946542008-10-21T19:12:00.028+08:002008-12-07T03:29:29.931+08:00Brian Lichtenberg • Eclectic Geometrics<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have always liked geometrical shapes inspired stuffs as well as sharp colors combination. I was browsing through my daily dose of fashion food and his design hits right on my g-spot(LOL). Looking at these unisex juicy design I quickly had a bit of research on <a href="http://www.brianlichtenberg.com/index.php" target="_blank">him</a> and found out that he is quite a bit of <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.oystermag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=489&Itemid=31" target="_blank">fame</a>.<br /><br />He is known for his futuristic unisex sportswear and often holographic stagewear. Several artists have worn his clothes - Gwen Stefani, M.I.A. and Peaches. Co-incidently, Gwen's label "L.A.M.B." is one of my most favorite style references.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's like I found a designer that has a very close taste with mine, absolutely loving the metallic paneled leggings which strikes a "bling" on his name in the fashion industry.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><img src="http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5791/brianlichtenberg3es5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="width: 425px; height: 283px;" src="http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8346/blichtenberg1va5.jpg" /><br />Metallic paneled leggings.<br /><br />Deeply in lurve with this <a href="http://www.idontlikemondays.us/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BLSS08D1&Category_Code=BL-WOM&Product_Count=2" target="_blank">paint-drip dress</a> which you could drool over it with other love-at-first-sight goodies by other designers on the same site.<br /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1343/dripdress2iw4.jpg" /><br />Primary colors Drip Dress<br /><br /><img src="http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1664/dripdressdf3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9706/driphoodievy0.jpg" /><br />Drippy hooty.<br /><br /><img src="http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3448/driphoodie2up6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/971/colorpatchteeur5.jpg" /><br />Eclectic Geometric<br /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7482/colorpatchtee2vx4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2024/stripedriptee2dk8.jpg" /><br />black and white stripes.<br /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1762/stripedripteeni9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/5350/stripedripteecopyhs7.jpg" /><br /><br />and this striking sharp "<a href="http://www.idontlikemondays.us/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BLSS08N1&Category_Code=BL-WOM&Product_Count=0" target="_blank">bri-angle</a>"(that's how it is labled) necklace is a collaboration of him with <a href="http://arls-arls.blogspot.com/2008/10/alex-chloe-paris-vintage-accessories.html" target="_blank">Alex & Chloe</a>(another heart-pounding collection). Absolutely delighting =D!<br /><br /><img src="http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/3764/briangulara350x420jw1.jpg" /><br /><br /></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-7053465685855852252008-10-21T12:07:00.006+08:002008-12-07T03:51:01.663+08:00Michel Gondry • Let Forever Be<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Another all-time favorite, a classic work of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry" target="_blank">Michel Gondry</a>(he's crazy, and I like it).</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Frame after frame after frame...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//The Chemical Brothers : Let Forever Be//</span></span><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hmpxsk3dHaA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hmpxsk3dHaA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-4504460787900361132008-10-20T21:36:00.003+08:002008-12-07T03:29:52.914+08:00Psyop • Light Stream Typography<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Another all-time favorite(again) music video, and thanks to </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.psyop.tv/" target="_blank">Psyop</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for this extremely eye-burning piece of art.(what do ya expect? It's RED HOT Chili Peppers)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">//Red Hot Chili Peppers : Fortune Faded//</span><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/epkhJJxRftA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/epkhJJxRftA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-39036509360767630772008-10-20T04:24:00.022+08:002008-12-07T03:40:31.671+08:00//Gucci//08.spring.rtw<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">These chosen personal favorites are the primary factor which makes me constantly take note of the designer which is frequently being compared with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ford" target="_blank">Tom Ford</a>. Gucci designer: <a href="http://www.gucci.com/uk/uk-english/about-gucci/creative-directors/frida-giannini/" target="_blank">Frida Giannini</a>.<br /><br />Black, white and red is always my "less is more" never-go-wrong color combination.<br /><br />I personally think that these series are inspired by picnic(the check pattern?), outdoor flowers and definitely Japanese zen(black & red). With a touch of the interesting origami from the Japanese culture.<br /><br /><img src="http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9214/00010mjj1.jpg" /><br />Print commercial piece<br /><br /><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7711/ss08rtww31fullfz4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6666/00050mfj4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6271/00100mwk7.jpg" /><br />The origami style. Love the shoes~<br /><br /><img src="http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/3931/00120mlf4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3208/00340mxn5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5826/00170mvv9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/47/00230mbr0.jpg" /><br />I absolutely love the fabric pattern.<br /><br /><img src="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9059/00320mgh7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3778/00240mvr9.jpg" /><br />highlight: belt<br /><br /><img src="http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4531/00260mmc5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9066/00370mbg0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9917/00400mcj5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9695/cr08rtww14bo7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6311/ss08rtww29fullny1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8247/cr08rtww5pb9.jpg" /><br />Gent style<br /><br /><img src="http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7263/cr08rtww9ja7.jpg" /><br />less is more.<br /><br /><img src="http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7382/cr08rtww40qq2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8293/00510myg0.jpg" /><br /><br />Shoes<br /><img src="http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3733/0440953682999275x275fw5.jpg" /><br />Sevigny- comes in Gold too. Bold, contemporary and edgy. I always have a special fond of shoe design like this due to the thick strap on the front of ankle holds the leg in a way that makes the walking carefree.<br /><br /><img style="width: 276px; height: 290px;" src="http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4580/guccisevignyhb0.jpg" /><br />The golden Sevigny, found that Nine West sort of have a similar design like this called <a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7423548.html" target="_blank">Olavera</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8910/shoe28559rj2.jpg" /><br />Another Sevigny, my most favorite from the favorite bunch =)<br /><br /><img style="width: 274px; height: 340px;" src="http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3479/nmx07f2mpfp1.jpg" /><br />Newton- very tastefully made. The white rim beautify the curves of the whole look. Schweet~<br /><br /></span></span>• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1121397294416408457.post-80882323567643807422008-10-20T03:11:00.008+08:002008-12-07T03:30:56.173+08:00//Preen//08.spring.rtw<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">personal favorites from Preen.</span></span><br /><br /><img src="http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/5907/00360mnw5.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Most fav one. I actually saw it on a magazine some time ago anonymously and fall in love with this piece.</span></span><br /><br /><img src="http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5229/00380mxi1.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8721/00370mcs4.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6196/00150mfg5.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6425/00290mqy9.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/4890/00080mrs2.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/6471/00240mdi0.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2093/00220mpa9.jpg" width="320" align="top" height="480" />• arls •http://www.blogger.com/profile/04375300340777078541noreply@blogger.com0