outfit post: it's a knot

outfit: thrifted vintage top, thrifted denim skirt, vintage Ferragamo sling bag, shoes with tassels

I love pussy bow blouses and I bought this top at Mee & Gee from HK$10 rack; what a great find! Instead of the normal bow, I tried tying a square knot. It looks a little 'relaxed' than a bow. When I think of pussy bow blouses, I relate it to secretaries (no intention of stereotyping here). Therefore, I thought of a square knot. And I think it turns out good - what do you think?

wanderlust: paris haute couture: the only gown in the world @ tokyo, japan

Paris Haute Couture: The Only Gown in the World; doesn't the title of the exhibition sound intriguing? I had short getaway to Tokyo last weekend and to visit this exhibition was on my to-do-in-Tokyo list. The exhibition will end tomorrow, 22 May 2016.

The exhibition showcases the history of haute couture from its beginning in the 19th century to the present. Interestingly, it was Charles-Frederic Worth, an English-born, who created the basis of haute couture in Paris in the late 19th century.  Haute couture means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking". Great pieces from great couturiers such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent to name a few are displayed in this exhibition.

Here's a snippet of the exhibition as most of the sections photo taking is not allowed.

Jean Pages, illustration 1935

Jean Patou, 1939

  

Premet, 1928 (left), Jeanne Lanvin, 1928 (right)

 

Chanel, 1937

  

Chanel, 1930

 

Lucile Paray, 1933

 

Robert Piguet, 1939

 

Jean-Paul Gaultier, 2006

Throughout my visit, I was drooling over the pretty and unique dresses and oh-ing and ah-ing almost non-stop. Who can resist such beautiful dresses? Furthermore, the amazing beading, embroidery and other embellishments are indeed making each dress display here the only gown in the world. Oh how I wish I could own one of the dresses....

outfit post: bringing vintage back

outfit: thrifted vintage top, thrifted denim a-line skirt, ballerina flats

Recently the management of my work place has decided to bring back casual Fridays. Yes, to me, it is an opportunity to wear vintage! I must admit whilst yesterday outfit was plain and ordinary but it was a good first step to wear vintage the office. What I love about the top is the double collars; such an understated design, don't you think? Now, I can't wait to wear vintage on every Friday...

Till my next post, stay chic and have a lovely weekend!