outfit post: navy dress with white buttons detail

The next stop of my trip is the heart of Europe, Prague, which is also known as Golden City. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague has its own charm; to me, it feels like a fairytale land - so magical and yet sometimes mysterious in its own way. My favourite spots are Charles Bridge and Old Town. 

Outfit: vintage 1950s dress, leather jacket, vintage heels and sneakers (last photo)

Photos by: Dina Deykun found through KaChick

This adorable 50s dress was purchased through Instagram. What I love about this dress is not only it fits perfectly but also the buttons details. The dress comes with two pockets too! Who doesn't like a dress with pockets? 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Till my next post, stay chic!

wanderlust: when in vienna...

As Vienna is an interesting city with many beautiful places to visit, it is quite challenging to fit one or two vintage stores into my itinerary. Having said that, I came across Extrachön by accident when I was wandering around in the neighbourhood (District 7). 

The interior of the store is beautifully decorated with chandeliers and red carpet which makes one transports back into another space and time upono entering the store. The store is well-curated from dresses, tops to shoes and accessories. Worth the visit even it's just to check it out. 

Extrachön

Kaiserstr. 67

1070 Vienna

Austria

I wish I had more time to explore the vintage scene in Vienna. Nevertheless, this was a good start and I hope I will have the opportunity to visit Vienna again in the future. 

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Till my next post, stay chic!

outfit post:1940s dark floral dress

Hi everyone! Sorry for the hiatus; I am back now and hoping to be around (in the blogsphere) for a while.

Whilst I was away from blogging, besides work, I travelled to Europe for a 2-week holiday. It was an amazing trip and wonderful experience. First stop was Vienna, Austria. Vienna is a beatiful city; interesting architures, beautiful parks, good coffee and pastries such as sachertorte to name a few things that I have enjoyed in my trip. 

Outfit: vintage 1940s dress, leather jacket, vintage heels 

Photos by Virag Horvath found through KaChick 

A little story on the vintage dress; I bought it from Etsy about two years ago and I was sort of waiting for the right moment or ocassion to wear it. I guess whilst 'waiting' I have forgotten about it until I was planning for the trip. I think the dress really stands out in the photos and it is a really pretty dress. 

Hope everyone is have a great weekend. Till my next post, stay chic!

vintage woven shoes

This lovely woven vintage shoes caught my eyes when I first laid my eyes on them. I was hesitated at to check the size and then give them a try. I know once I have tried them on, it would be really difficult for me to leave them in the shop. However, after some serious thoughts, I finally decided to try them on... and the rest is history.

The label of the shoes is very light and the era of the shoes is unknown - maybe post 1970s? Regardless the era, these are cute pair of shoes; perfect for spring and summer.

Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Until my next post, stay chic!

wanderlust: when in paris... visit ysl museum

Not far from Eiffel Tower, just walk along the Seine River towards the Lourve Museum, do stop by at the YSL museum. The museum was opened in October 2017 and it is located at 5 avenue Marceau. 

The museum focuses on the couturier's creative genius and the process of designing a haute couture collection. It seeks to address the history of the 20th century and the haute couture traditions that accompanied a way of life tha no longer exists.  

The Haute Couture Salons

After purchasing admission, this is the first stop; sit back, relax and enjoy a short video compilation of Saint Laurent's fashion shows. The salons were where clients were received for fittings following the presentation of each collection. 

Style (far end, in the photo)

Here showcases Saint Laurent's signature syle which is borrowing menswear and adapting to the female body. 

The History of a Collection

An opportunity to look at sketches and ateliers specification sheets which contain all details for creating garment along with fabric swatches. In the same area, some pieces of past collections are displayed.

Skills 

Haute couture houses collaborate with skilled craftspeople such as weavers, dyers, printers, embroiderers, plumassiers, goldsmiths and silversmiths. This collaboration has created exquisite pieces. 

Exoticism 

Pieces that are displayed here showcase inspiration drawn from exotic locations; Morocco, sub-Saharan Africa, Russia, Spain and Asia. 

Homage to Fashion

Saint Laurent also explored the history of fashion through his designs; incorporating the old with new. 

The Studio
Saint Laurent's studio. 

Cabinet of Curiosities 

A wall of lovely accessories such as necklaces, earings, brooches.All these are made from different materials; wood, metal, rhinostones, beads, feathers, ceramics and passementerie. 

Graphic Arts

When Saint Laurent was a young boy he liked to illustrate texts that he liked, imagining the characters, their attitude, their clothing and the settings of their adventures. 

Aesthetic Phantoms

Saint Laurent sought out his aesthetic phantoms among the writers, composers, painters and dancers he admired and he enjoyed interpreting their art in his designs. 

Museum details

The Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris 

5 avenue Marceau, Paris 16th arr 

Opening times: 

Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am to 6 pm

Open Friday until 9 pm

Last entry: 45 minutes before closing time

Closed on Monday and January 1, May 1 and December 25

Early closing at 4.30 pm on December 24 and 31

Full price admission: 10 EURO

Hope you have enjoyed this post and the little tour of the museum. Till my next post, stay chic!