Someday, I will have my home office space and it will hopefully look something like this. Softer lines though, with a little lace here and there, and brown leather...

Picked this up from Topshop on my last day in New York. Found it on sale for $50 and bought it both in grey and ivory. A great alternative for us who can't quite rock our fur coats in the warmer climates.

This has been on my book wish list for sometime. For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with Tuscany. Other girls dreamt up their perfect wedding, I would dream of my perfect secret hideout far away in Italy. My birthday is coming up, so I am secretly wishing someone will get me this hehe.

I am Pistilli Roman. What type are you?

Image from Lyell

One of my favorite finds on this trip was this antique victorian ring I picked up at A Detacher in Nolita (I wish I had a better photo that would do this ring justice). I came across something similar in London ages ago, but couldnt afford one back then. This ring ended up being one of my early birthday presents from my mr mink kid. The shop stocks their own clothing line as well as little curiosities from all over the place. They have a vintage teapot with a matching sugar bowl that I am obsessed with. But it isn't for sale, of course.

The Sultan of Solo and his consort. I love this image.. The black, the lace, the carriage. What a lovely combination.

I can never seem to keep this blog alive. Its a little hard when you live in a city where things are the same day in day out and the only world alive is the internet. I just got back from nyc for a much needed breath of fresh air. That city will always have a little piece of my heart. I hung out with my best friend and helped her for her big move back to Miami. I got reacquainted with some things old, and discovered some things new. And received a lovely surprise one morning when it snowed and blanketed the city white. I had good company and ate good food. I am now back in hot and sunny KL. In the meantime, the virgin suicides soundtrack is keeping me on my toes.

It hasn't been since 1998 maybe from the days of Tom Ford for Gucci that denim has made such a big comeback on the runway. Balmain s/s 09. Meowww.

I love a one piece suit, they're far more romantic and make a great alternative to the norm two piece. Australian label Lover have a couple of good ones from their s/s 09 collection. This sky blue halter is my favorite.

Image via La Garconne

I've been buying french magazines for as long as I can remember. Though I don't speak the language (or read it for that matter), I like to flip through pages and look at spreads as well as the art direction. French Vogue has been a particular favorite and when my best friend interned at Baron & Baron, it was literally the beginning of our secret love affair with the man behind French Vogue himself, Fabien Baron. In Paris, I picked this up at Colette. A collection of vinyls by 10 leading artists as well as graphic designers (to name a few Jeremy Scott, Greg Foley, KAWS - my boyfriend is a fan), there are only 500 copies, exclusive to Colette. I probably won't stick any up on my walls, but its still a cool Fabien piece to own. 

Vinyl Image via Colette.

Some vintage finds from my trip. A kimono, which I've basically worn with everything and a little fur pouch (I'm guessing circa 1920s), which I can't seem to stop falling in love with everyday...

One of the places I absolutely love and adore most in Paris (which I try to go to every time I'm there) is the Mariage Freres tea salon on the corner of rue des Grands-Augustins and rue de Savoie. It is the first and original salon du the in the Mariage Freres family and continues to feel that way, even today. Perfect for some solo time or even with loved ones. Aside from an amazing list of teas to choose from, they also make wonderful candles. My favorite and the one I've had in my room forever is 'the rouge'.... Don't forget to ask to sample a smell of some fresh tea leaves downstairs on your way out...

I have recently come to acquire a taste for all things exotics. And this black croco deadstock vintage Chanel clutch at Decades has definitely been haunting me for the past couple of days. You just can't go wrong with this..

A Thousand Apologies.

I've been mia for the past two months, travelling. London-Miami-Bimini-NYC-Paris! I've been trying to kick off this jet-lag for the past two weeks, so hopefully will be back in the swing of things with a bunch of new updates very soon. Will try to share some photos from the trip too. Won't be too long now...

I'm in London again, and my good friend Didit came in for the weekend from Paris, so its been a pretty hectic couple of days from the time we landed at Heathrow on Thursday. Saturday, we had dinner reservations at Les Trois Garcons in Shoreditch. It is by far one of the cutest places I've been too. A cross between Freemans in nyc and an old english pub, its any wonder how the decor manages to be a mix of pure french antique opulance(vintage purses hanging from the ceiling, glass chandeliers and candles lit all around) while still making sense... With a dreamlike ambience and a service to boot(waiters always happy just a step away), its no wonder this restaurant has been serving up their dishes since they opened in 2000(one of the three owners is a Malaysian born, if I do say so myself :) And once you're done with the amazing dinner, be sure to scurry on over to Lovers Lounge which is just around the corner, also headed by the same trio. Its glass loft like ambience is definitely worth checking out.

Finally... an event in KL that is worthy of our time. The logo is somewhat reminiscent of Design Miami 2008(big dissapointment in that department for sure) but whatever... I guess its a start. Too bad I won't be here, but hopefully it takes off with minor glitches and returns next year for another round, bigger and with a better logo!

I just picked this up a couple of days ago. One of my favorite designers Matthew Williamson, makes the cover/issue of Elle Decor UK. However, this is a January issue but pretty much everything in Malaysia is a little delayed.... If you haven't already picked this up, you should.

I come bearing super good news! Repetto, a known french shoe atelier who started out producing ballet shoes for chic Parisians back in the day which today has become the staple household name for laid back chic, has now finally arrived in KL, yay! Their range of shoes come in assortment of colors and in the softest lambskin imaginable, therefore blister free. Shoe boutique SHUZ has one in a houndstooth print which I've been eyeing.. hopefully they will end up in my closet if the piggy bank is in agreement this week hehe

Its been awhile, I apologize for being m.i.a. Its been a fairly busy time, Happy 2009 to all and hope this new year will bring lots of happiness and creativity. Hard to believe that its already February! So out with the old and in with the new. I'll be sure to keep up with the updates of this blog. In the spirit of looking forward to spring and keeping warm during the heavy winter season(whats left of it anyway), here is something I came across on ebay, which I think is pretty cool if not a little too costumey. But heck, if its freezing cold outside and you need something to protect your head and ears while staying true to having some fun, then this is might just do the job, an animal print mink sheared head band!