lingna: July 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

king of pop, always

I've viewed, as have millions around the world on 7 July 2009, the Michael Jackson Memorial Service.

Brooke Shields recollected the memorable events in their friendship and Paris Jackson gave a tearful description of her doting late father. Then there was Blanket's innocent question about the whereabouts of daddy. I started believing strongly that MJ wasn't the wacko that the malicious tabloids made him out to be.

Browsing through the online news, I read of MJ's former personal chef, Kai Chase's enjoyable working experiences with her late employer.

Coupled with speeches given by the many people who attended the memorial service and once played a part in MJ's life, it prompted me to voice my views on the late King of Pop since his death on 25 June 2009.

He was:

A friend one finds comfort in,
A loving and responsible father,
A sweet and thoughtful employer,
And still is, the King of Pop, with a heart that only those close to him could feel.

Watch these videos, read the articles. Enough is said of MJ's true character.

Video of Shields speaking at the memorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXRIpUnH0d8

Video of Paris speaking at the memorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2c8gyF1Zmk

Article on Blanket:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/35/20090721/ten-michael-jackson-s-confused-son-764dee7.html

Article on Chase:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20090730/ten-us-michael-jackson-chef-5e343d7.html

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

shake that bootie

Oxford booties so coveted by yours truly.

From Charles and Keith, SGD$79.90

Thursday, July 23, 2009

lacroix, costumier who embellishes

Speaking of Christian Lacroix, the months of March 2009 to June 2009 saw close to 80 impressive costumes and 60 sketches from the couture designer's personal, as well as the Centre National du Costume de Scène's collections exhibited at the National Museum of Singapore.

The mannequins had to be specially made to fit the dimensions of the costumes worn by the actual theatre actors, actresses and singers, therefore they're not your average generic ones behind the display windows.

"I love extravagant things", says Lacroix. We sure could tell.

Eliogabalo

Cosi fan tutte

Carmen

Phèdre

Les Art Florissants

Les Anges ternis

One of the extravagant things that Lacroix likes is tutu, "It's a mad invention, both magical and surreal". I couldn't agree more, I love tutus too! Now those brightly coloured tutus are making me crave for macarons...

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

emma, wat?

I have never been a fan of Harry Potter, needless to say I paid no attention to the actors and actresses in the film series. But, Emma Watson's gracing of Teen Vogue August 2009 cover definitely caught my eye, dressed in flamboyant coloured numbers with bold accessories, somehow reminding me of Christian Lacroix's style.

D&G top and skirt. Fallon tiara, $190. D&G brooches, $155 each. Mokuba ribbon (worn as belt). Janis by Janis Savitt bracelet. (Pictured above and below)

Toga dress. BCBG Max Azria tights, $138. Teeny House Bunny feathered headband, $80. Aris Geldis necklace, $345. Burberry Prorsum belt, $375. Burberry boots. (Pictured below)

D&G brooches, $155 each, and blouse. Erin Fetherston skirt. Mokuba ribbon (worn as belt). Fogal tights, $43. 7 For All Mankind boots, $365. (Pictured above and below)

Moschino Cheap and Chic blazer. Burberry dress. Jennifer Behr head wrap, $175. Adrienne Landau faux-fur stole, $118. Mawi necklace. Sorrelli ring, $75. Bracelets, from left: Katherine Sturgis; Eddie Borgo, $190; Mikal Winn, $165. (Pictured below)

Gryphon New York jacket. Monique Lhuillier dress. Elizabeth Cole Jewelry necklace, $63. Daydream Nation locket bracelet, $96. Aris Geldis ring, $113. BCBG Max Azria tights, $138. Burberry shoes. (Pictured below)

2K by Gingham T-shirt, $35. D&G skirt. Mawi necklace. Juicy Couture bracelet, $98. BCBG Max Azria tights, $138. Pleaser shoes, $48. (Pictured above and below)

Sources from teenvogue.com

Thursday, July 9, 2009

meet nurul

Decked out in a sheer printed top, complete with black knee-high heeled leather boots, my girl cruised the streets of Manchester, all flowy and free-spirited. With a boyish cap and sporty bag as accessories, her contrasting styles get my thumbs-up!