Instagram

Hey guys and gals,

Following the post by LLG (LibertyLondonGirl) about her obsession for Instagram, I decided to think about what makes it so special and why I too am obsessed with this be-autiful app!

I mean, it must be this obsession that people have with that old, vintage look that seems to add warmth to every picture and you can get it with the click of a few buttons. It's like the effect you get with a Polaroid, apart from it doesn't quite cost as much per photo.

The app is like a mini version of Tumblr where you post your life in pictures into a feed on the app. I think this is what makes this so special compared to all other similar apps available for smartphones. I recently also downloaded the Snapsneed app which serves as a mini photoshop and also gives you that vintage/grain option for your photos.... but it doesn't feel quite as satisfying.

Anyways, I spend far too much time faffing about on Instagram. If I am not too busy taking pictures then I am far too busy looking at what other people have posted! Delightful :)

MLx

Selfridges Miniature Designer Shoe Cabinet Launch!

Hey all!

Have any of you been to Selfridges London recently? On my recent trip there, I of course had a look round at their Shoe Gallery to find on display the launch of their Christmas miniature shoe collection. In this limited edition range, you will find perfect miniature replicas by the designers themselves including Christian Louboutin, Vivienne Westwood, Fendi and Maison Martin Margiela. You can buy the shoes seperately as collectables or if have £18,000 at hand you can buy the limited edition Selfridges Mini Shoes Advent Calendar or Cabinet rather!

If I wasn't a student ie. had a disposable income I would think about having this as a collectable. How great of a conversation starter would that be. See the shoes for yourself! These are all available to buy via Selfridges.com and in-store, how cute are they!?

Remember, these are MINI! Maybe even true to size as in this photo...
My favourite is this miniature version of the Melissa - check it out!

What shocked me is that they are selling that for only £5 compared to the others which retail at over £200. Christian Louboutin however, even made a miniature Barbie shoe set exclusively for Selfridges for only £60! I definitely wouldn't mind this for Christmas.

I don't usually collect but I was really drawn to collecting all of these. Especially as a lot of them were quite affordable. What do you guys think? If you have a chance to check this out at their Shoe Gallery definitely do! Especially if you are a shoe lover like me.

MLx

FNO London & Starting University..

Hey everyone,

This post may not be relevant to many of you but I'm sure there will be a few of you who can relate; University starters anyone?

Let me just start by introducing myself properly (this may be the first time in my blog). My full name is Monica Leung, I'm currently 18 years old and I have been a fashion student for the past year at the Fashion Retail Academy. It's finally time for me to go to university and to be honest I'm feeling mixed emotions. As of next week I will be a BA (HONS) Fashion Management student at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

Feelings?
I'm excited - Having been born and bred in London I am excited to have a change of routine and atmosphere. I have always been a person who loves interacting and communicating with people from different cultures and seeing different cultures so moving up to Scotland throughout my 4 year course will be a somewhat challenging but exciting experience. I can just imagine the life experience I will gain from moving this far away from home.

On the contrary, I'm only human so
I'm also scared - The distance scares me for one. I've always loved spending time with family and my friends at home so being that far away from them for 4 years will be difficult. I guess this is independence though right? I'm also worried about the language barriers I will face during the first few weeks haha although I'm sure I will pick up on the Scottish lingo in no time...

Is anyone else starting university this year or can relate to my feelings?
Keep checking back for updates though, I move up on the 17th Sept.
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Lastly,

I couldn't be more excited for Vogue's FNO London this week, I have a map planned out of where I'll be heading with a few of my friends. It will be a night of goodies, partying, drinks and a first view of latest collections and limited editions! One I'd like to see in particular is Moschino's first view of their limited edition bag for the SS12 collection; "The Olivia Spectator"

image via Vogue

Gorgeous right?

I will write about all my Vogue FNO London adventures so keep posted!

MLx

The Versatile Leather Skirt

Hi all,

As you all know, AW'11 is seeing the return of the Leather Skirt which is one of my favourite pieces this year. It's definitely a must due to how versatile a chic leather skirt can be whether you are going for the pleated, a-line or pencil skirt.. one of those wardrobe staples which you can easily throw on and mix and match with other items. I am going for leather in the brown or black simply because it shouts ultra elegance, especially the black.

Some personal designer favourites of mine for the season...

I am loving the cut detail hem in Ksubi's and the cuteness of the Alice + Olivia skirt. The Michael Kors interpretation is definitely something that will catch your eye on the street. Less is more with the clean and elegant A.P.C skirt.

And lets not forget the high street. I'm currently loving River Island's pleated black leather mini skirt.

Emphasis on the word "mini" there as I am quite petite so happy days (even though I will be heartbroken to see £75 go out from my account). Funny how I'm trying to justify the cost of it even after this post of All hail the Leather Skirt!


Please leave your thoughts in the comments! (And convince me to buy this skirt)

Any teeth whitening product lovers? Stay tuned for a review on the Super Boost whitening pen I just ordered from Whitening Lightning!

MLx

H&M at Selfridges, London

Feeling spontaneous! Two posts in one day ;)

Attention all Londoners! H&M is officially coming into Selfridges at 9.30am on the 25th August 2011. It will the stock the very best of H&M with an "edited" selection of the latest key pieces for the season. Bit of a slight steal of Topshop's famous "edited" concept no?

This means that I won't have to filter through all their "cheap" items to get to the ones worth buying! You all know what I mean when I mean cheap, I'm sure. (Don't get me wrong, I <3 H&M).

So HOORAY! 

MLx

Fashion Capitals of the World 2011 - I'M BACK :)

Hey all! It's Monica here I am back (if any of you remember me I'm sure you won't but that is ok! :]) after a long few un-inspiring months. I have been blogging via tumblr (check it out here ) however as far as my actual blog was concerned, I began to have writers block and lost the inspiration. I am officially back to writing so be prepared for fashion/style news and inspirations as I see it. As from this post it is a new leaf so it may be different from my posts in the past.

I am starting with talking about the new and updated official Top 10 Fashion Capitals of the World as voted by Global Fashion Monitor. Having been born and bred in London I am proud to say that London is THE No.1 fashion capital of the world this year (well deserved I must say). They say it has been heavily influenced by our fabulous style icon Kate Middleton and Alexander McQueen who have both been huge in the media spotlight all over the world for the past year. Who knew the media had THAT much power, pwhoar! Milan has at last come back to the top 4 which is definitely where it should be (how on earth it was below L.A last year is beyond my comprehension).


Barcelona, Singapore and Berlin also made it into the top 10 which is news to me only because I have never really known these capitals to be that huge on fashion culture. Having said that, Berlin is fabulous for their street style; being very edgy and urban. I have been to Singapore many times and there aren't a lot of inspired fashionistas on the streets at all. Even though there are great streets for shopping. P.S. this is not a hit on Singapore I love it there :)


Here is the list along with their rank last year (taken from Fashion Foie Gras):


London (3) HOORAY!
New York (1) 
Paris (4) 
Milano (6) 
Los Angeles (5) 
Hong Kong (2) 
Barcelona (10) 
Singapore (15)
Tokyo (14)
Berlin (18)


What are your thoughts? Surprised? Pleased? Not so pleased? 


MLx