Antalis Fashion Show

The Paper of all paper shows is here!!!

This one is for fashion! You never knew you can do SUCH artsy stuff with paper! It is not merely something for you to write on, or blow your mucus on or wipe your ass with.... (By that I mean tissue and toilet paper....)

Paper can be made into................................................................

DRESSES!!!! ACCESSORIES!!!!!! & HEAD PIECES!!!!!

Antalis is the sponsor for the paper. A german origin paper company that produces top quality, beautiful papers. Will show pics of samples later.

The show spanned over the course of 3 days.


When I first saw the different pieces of dresses half done at the 1st fitting, I was amazed! Indeed master pieces are always crafted painstakingly by hand.


My friend is the designer for the dresses. -Nicola

This is a major show for her and she called me to be the hair and makeup coordinator for this event!

A great opportunity I would say and I drew up face charts to go with the 5 different outfits.

Check it out! Check it out!


My master pieces:








I know the drawings may look weird to some of you but this is the SOP for makeup charting. AND if some of you think the makeup look weird, PLEASE just speak to my hand!

In my opinion, avante garde fashion should have avant garde hair and makeup for it to be complete.


Now the dresses:





My favourite model with The Prism dress and matchy shoes




My favourite dress:
The Origami dress






The Circle dress with matchy shoes






The Gold dress with matchy shoes



The Bridal dress; with the humongous veil



Seriously, the veil is freaking hard to attach and because it's soo heavy and we kinda worry for the model's scalp...

Thank God it didn't fall off during all 3 days of the show.

PHEW!!!

After wearing the dresses, the models cannot go to the toilet nor sit down nor make big movements.

Well well well, the sacrifices one makes for the noble causes of ART.









Me and partner Christina who helped me complete all models smoothly.


We totally had fun and Antalis had also set up a huge paper booth showcasing the different sculptures made by different designers from their paper.

Check them out:

(I apologise for the poor resolution of the pics.)



White




Monster




Skin Tape




Untitled




Curious Translucent




Sagittarius




Dear Alice




Wound




Paper tray




I dream of Summer




Waves




Ultimate white

PLUS!

The flower origami I hand made meself!!! I learnt it by donating $2 to the world of wildlife fund.

*super proud*!



TADAH!




Lastly to camwhore with my origami flower.... :D do I look like 花痴?

HAHAHHAHA!!!!!

The sort of things I love

Let me show you some of my cheesy favourite cutesy stuff in random...

Here's my ex link card, stamped on by hello kitty in kimono style!


My kitty pouch mainly for Junk papers and handphone.


My very most reluctant key guardian.. Just look at his frown.

He almost got attacked by a pug.. Whew! Pug tried to swipe it off the back of my pocket when he was dangling precariously.

Yea! Cheesy Hello kity and other what nots: Grumpy Care bear. Absolute favourite!

Lastly, fur ball dangling on my handphone.. I had this for the longest time.

I love furry stuff!

Who will guess with an ah lian (and so they say) face like mine, I'll like having accessories like these?

People often think that I'm the typical materialistic girl who only goes for expensive stuff and won't be caught dead using stuff like these... Yea Right! I'm a girl with a lot of materials/clutter.


Who says a grown girl cannot bond with her inner child. :D

What's most important is that I carry them with style. These are all part of my own style and I love them to bits!

Ain't Mickey Mouse still famous and well liked after all these years among the young and old alike?

Im so proud that I'll probably carry these with me around for the next ten years or so!

Well.... if I had to hide them, I'll keep them in my deep big bag or something... LOL!

The Little black book of Style

I was in Borders and I saw this "Little Black Book of Style" by Nina Garcia, fashion director of Elle magazine and one of the judges of Project Runway.

I couldn't help feeling curious because I'm an avid fan of the fashion reality show! I'm amazed at the type of fashion the designers churn out episode after episode!

So, I stopped and flipped this little black book... and came to this page, which I couldn't help taking a sneaky picture of it... (I think taking pictures are not allowed? So that's why it's sneaky!)



Oh My God! This is truly an inspiring quote! I can totally relate to it and it just makes perfect sense!

Check out what it says of a style icon...




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And now I will comment on each point, and how it is relevant to me..

A Style icon knows:

• How to EDIT. She only buys what she likes and what looks good on her.

THAT'S ME!
Fortunately, I look good in a lot of things! (*Sniffle....please dun whack me!...)

I'm not ashamed to say I scour This Budget (clearance store of This Fashion) for budget/cheap stuff where I can mix and match with my other stuff! The key idea is to find the right fitting and the correct designs.. [Get the basics]

I can't stand the tent dresses with the large colourful prints. They just don't suit a lot of people at all!

• To invest in "The Bones"
  

For e.g : I buy plain coloured pieces. Black, white or any colours that I fancy.

Brown is NOT my colour so, I only have 2 brown bottoms... followed by navy blue..
Black is a must have but that doesn't mean I got to have monotonous black in my wardrobe!

So, later on, I can mix with appropriate accessories or play up your look with eye-catching makeup.. (Either one for subtle drama)

• To buy with drama

SUBTLE DRAMA has always been the key for me.

Either I play up my dressing (focusing on details or contrast colours) and tone down the makeup, or play up the accessories and makeup and tone down the dressing (plain casual pieces in cotton or denim)

The most expensive dress I've got cost me $99.90 from MU. It is such a simple yet innovative tube dress!

1. It's in black. I can pair it with any colours of accessories I like. Even on its own, it still stands out.
2. I can wear it as a long buffon skirt for creativity (Thank god my chest and waist are not too far in measurement. Only time when Im thankful for being NOT being well endowed)
3. The hem area of the dress can be strategically bubbled up to my liking! (This was what made me got to have this dress)
4. The most important thing is, I feel trendy and glamourous in it.

You've got to feel good and confident in what you wear!

Reason why females always complain they got nothing to wear when their wardrobe is practically spilling out of clothes:
BECAUSE THEY CANT FIND THE CLOTHES THEY CAN WEAR FOR THEM TO FEEL GOOD FOR THAT DAY!

Ha! Totally relatable. Fickle Minded Females. Me included.

• The utmost importance of SHOES. lots of shoes.
  

Truckloads of them possibly...

Check mine out...

Section 1



Section 2: On the floor


Section 3: note the big LG box? and under it? SHOES!
SHOES hanging all over the place!



Section 4: On top of the rack. You dont't want to know how many I've got IN the rack


Section 5: Slippers and more shoes....


Maybe and bags?

Overlapping one behind the other...



and clothes?















MORE is never enough! ROAR!!!

more clothes and makeup and accessories.

It looks like a hurricane just came and went... lol!
I wonder if I'll get left on the shelf with such a mess for a room???

• The power of Accessories. Done just the right way

Never underestimate the power of accessories! I've got plenty, cheap or expensive. It can make the overall outfit look 'complete' and 'wow'

Especially belts, which helps to define the body's silhouette making it more proportionate.

A 1001 belt collection.

• A good tailor

Yes! I am always altering my clothes. Some budget buys already have the general design but may not come in the right fitting..so, i always alter it to what's best for me.
I've seriously considered taking up a simple course of tailoring so I can do it myself! Gerra Style!

• How not to be a Fashion Victim She never buys into trends and she never carries the 'IT' bag

I do check out what's the latest trends when I happen to get the lastest issue of magazine. I'll pick certain bits and pieces to keep myself updated. NEVER A VICTIM.

SIGH! But isn't better to buy the past season's 'IT' bag? Because prices will be slashed! ha ha ha!

• It is not about the MONEY She wears her flea market earrings the same way she would wear her diamonds
  

Who says it's not about the money?!! Look at all the junk I have! Imagine how much I would have spent on it already if every piece were high priced!
One thing about me is that, I'm good at co-ordinating fashion and style that I can save so much on clothes and what not...

• How to mix it up
  

Oh yea, this is my forte! If I don't know how, why the hell I buy so much junk for? They are my toys!

• How to be imperfect She understands that not everyday is a photo shoot.

I don't put on my fake lashes everyday though I know it ups my looks by mega watts!
*proud*

I wear granny glasses out...

I can go shopping or meet friends without makeup. Yup! Not even eyeliner when Im in the mood..

But there is one thing: you wont see me dressing in rags or overly unflattering clothes; like ultra baggy bottoms that makes my already non-existent ass disappear...

That's not being imperfect!! It is something far worse which no words can describe... or any word suggestions?

Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal - Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion tips on dressing for petite girls

Frequently Asked Questions on how to dress up for petite girls.

Petite: Height of less than 155cm

Q1: I want to appear slimmer! What kind of clothing can I wear to have this effect?
My advice: Choose the kind of tops with a volume effect at the hem area. e.g baby doll design tops
Another alternative is to wear baby doll dresses that make your chubby contours less visible.



Q2: How to I make T-shirt and denim more fashionable?
My advice: Accessorise! With necklaces, bangles, bracelets, thin scarf etc...
Take note: only accessorise one at a time. You don't want to be looking like a Christmas tree.



Q3: How do I make my dress more Up-style?
My advice: Use a wide belt placing it low rise on your hips. This makes the dress shorter but your legs look longer and slimmer!


Q4: How do I carry off a long hem T-shirt?
My advice: Tie up one end of the T-shirt with a nice hair barrette paired with a mini denim skirt for that cute look
OR
Just wear that long T-shirt as a dress!!



Q5: How to make my small kiddish frame look better?
My advice: Choose a chiffon material top to create the illusion of bulk to the upper body.


Q6: How do I coordinate my dressing to look more mature?
My advice: Invest in black tops, a jacket and a clutch bag


Q7: How do I make my chubby face look smaller?
My advice: Wear a fitting top and loose fit bottom to create the illusion of an 'A' line.
Or choose a 'V' neckline top exposing the neck and collarbone for the illusion of a slimmer face.


Q8: What kind of clothing do I wear to make my legs appear longer?
My advice: A mini skirt is a petite girl's best friend.


Q9: How do I make sure my dressing is well proportioned? I'm a sucker for proportions...
My advice: I suggest a mini skirt or shorts paired with a hat or cap and heels. The cap lengthens the whole silhouette, diverting the attention away from the petite frame.
OR
Choose a heeled, toe grip flip flops and pair with a belt to accentuate your contours for a better proportioned figure!