Crazy for Havaianas!

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Who isn’t familiar with the brand, Havaianas?! The famous Brazilian brand known worldwide for producing super-comfy and durable flip-flops, and don’t forget the vibrant designs and colours that make them hard to miss! I, myself have always been a fan of Havaianas. Infact, I own 4 pairs at home in a variety of colours and styles. My favourite pair, the Blue Havaianas Brasil (the ones with the lil’ Brazilian flag) has been worn to ‘death’, and I say that because I have literally worn this pair and taken it with me on countless trips. It’s finally time to get a new pair.     Lucky for me, the marketing and PR team at ZALORA scored invites to the first Make-Your-Own Havaianas… Read More →

Steal that style: Kate Middleton

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If you’re a fan of Kate Middleton, you’ve surely seen the headlines abuzz with what she wore on The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Royal Tour. The tour consisted of overseas visits by members of the Royal family to several territories and Commonwealth countries. The Duchess of Cambridge accompanied William, the Duke of Cambridge on this worldwide tour, to commemorate the Queens Jubilee and stopped by in Malaysia, the only stop in Southeast Asia (apart from Singapore). How lucky were we?! Lets take a look at the current looks Kate wore during her visit to Malaysia, and steal her effortless style!

cacac – The New Minimalism Autumn/Winter 2012 collection

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Lee Sinje (wearing a Crepe Halter Neck Dress by cacac) poses with cacac’s New Minimalism collection at the recent launch held at KLCC. Who hasn’t seen her familiar face in all those beauty ads? Yes, that’s her, beautifully flawless Lee Sinje. Apart from being a famous actress (Also known as Angelica Lee Sin-jie, she made her debut in the cult horror hit, The Eye by the Pang brothers). And now, this Malaysian-born star who hails from Kedah has her own fashion line called cacac. Fashion inspiration doesn’t always have to come from overseas, and Malaysia is proud to have Lee Sinje as part of it’s own homegrown talent! Recently, we caught up with her as she shares with us the latest… Read More →

The Kaftan: a brief history on the favourite Hari Raya staple.

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Photo credits: Tumblr The Kaftan: a brief history on the favourite Hari Raya staple.  A “kaftan” or “caftan” is a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves made from materials such as wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton (Wikipedia.org). Kaftan’s are often the fashionable go-to piece for many celebrations such as Raya and wedding celebrations. This versatile item has endured the ages, since it first came out in 14th century Persia and other Mediterranean countries. The Kaftan’s relaxed style, which may be worn with a sash or belt, is a flattering option for different body types, whether you’re curvy or petite. (Good for hiding those unsightly bulges after eating one-two many ketupat, rendang or those yummy Raya… Read More →

Check out what’s stylish for Raya 2012!

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Hari Raya is just around the corner and it’s time to get inspired with a variety of prints. We have styles to suit everyone: the fashionista who loves to put a modern twist on their Raya get-up, the ‘traditionalist;’ who loves the classic baju kurung style or Nyonya kebaya, and the trendy modern muslimah. The Raya 2012 collection at ZALORA offers the latest trend in prints from the canvas to your closet! Photo credits: Watercolour Texture by cgarofani A Different stroke: Watercolours!  Watercolour prints are making a comeback this Raya with these baju kurung’s from Ethnic Chic  in wearable soft pastel shades and flowy chiffon. Featured Baju Kurung, from left- right: 1. Ethnic Chic- Baju Kurung Modern (turquoise & yellow) | 2. Ethnic Chic- Baju Kurung… Read More →

The Plain White Tee

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Never underestimate the good old plain white tee. It’s classic yet versatile, and with the right pieces, you can dress it up for a night out with your friends, or you can dress it down for a more laid-back coffee shop session. Pair it with denims, a checkered shirt and sneakers for a casual look. Go classy and match it up with a blazer, chino pants and boat shoes. For a more grungy look pair the white tee with denims and boots, and accessorize.  Look 1 : Plain White tee, Checkered shirt, Jeans, Sneakers Look 2 : Plain White tee, Chino Pants, Blazer, Boat Shoes Look 3 : Plain White tee, Jeans, Boots, Studded Cuff, Braided Bracelet, Bracelet  

Trend Report : Arm Candy

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 Photo Credits :  Tuula, KoutureKaci Mixing and matching bracelets, bangles, cuffs and watches can either make or break an outfit. Stack colorful, textured bracelets on top on one another to create a statement piece. Make sure the bracelets you mix are made from different materials and texture. In fact, go crazy at experimenting with different styles. You never know which combination works the best without trying all of them. We’ve got a few pieces from our snazzy bracelet collection we experimented on. Put on bright nail polish to enhance the look! Like the results? Send us a picture of your own experiment and we might feature them on our blog! 1. Casio  2. Bijoux By Z  3. thirtyfour  4. Alchemio  5. The Square Root of Z  6. ola  7. evie  8. 31 ten  9…. Read More →