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My Baby Found Its Way Home

My Baby Found Its Way Home

The Lanvin shoes I ordered online from Luisa Via Roma finally arrived earlier this week with no delays/taxes/etc. Strange eh? I'm starting to think Filipino customs pick their prey randomly from a hat. In any case, I'm so happy! I love these blue boxes of love. 

Good thing I bought this a few weeks ago when the euro-to-dollar (€322 = US$439 including shipping) exchange rate was good. Have you been keeping track of the exchange rates lately? It's insane!!!! No wonder Barney's or Aloharag charge around $650 for the same pair. Yikes.

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Lanvin Fall 2009 Preview at Luisa Via Roma

Lanvin Fall 2009 Preview at Luisa Via Roma

Markdowns ahoy my dear readers! Every store, from Kirna Zabete to Net-a-Porter, are starting to slash prices. Are you prepared for the upcoming sale season?  Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere but the fashion pack, being ahead of the curve, are excited with the arrival of fall merchandise. Luisa Via Roma released a sneak preview of their Fall 2009 wares. One of my favourite collections this season is Lanvin.

Is that a t-shirt on the left? I can't wait to see the collection online! The Fall/Winter 2009 collections are gonna be up for public view (and for purchase) at Luisa Via Roma next month.

photo credits: luisa via roma

Sorry to see you go...

Sorry to see you go...

After two weeks of painfully dealing (or should I say 'negotiating') with the worst customs in the whole world (they refuse to budge and insisted on charging an arm and a leg in duties and taxes... for a pair of shoes!!), the Lanvin sneakers I bought finally arrived. 

But alas, they are the wrong size.

What a beautiful pair of sneakers... I saw the knock-off version at Zara a few weeks ago and it pales in comparison to the real deal.  Now I'm gonna have to send them back and wait for another pair to be sent to me. I'm soo sad. I honestly feel like I'm parting away with a child!

It's alright. At least it gives me time to find black grosgrain ribbon to use as shoelaces.

Michelle Obama's Lanvin Sneakers

Michelle Obama's Lanvin Sneakers

Woah woah woah. The First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, wore Lanvin sneakers!

How funny. I need new shoes and I've had my eyes on these men's Lanvin sneakers for the longest time.

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Lanvin Fall Winter 2009 2010 Fashion Show Video

Lanvin Fall 2009 Fashion Show Video

INCREDIBLE!!!!! I had goosebumps listening to Suzy Menkes' words on her Lanvin report for the IHT/NYT.



I wonder why Alber showed early this season, even before Chanel. Usually it's Lanvin and Vuitton that close Paris Fashion Week. While most fashion houses downsized their guestlists this season, Alber did quite the opposite and kept things the way they are. He recently told WWD:

"Now, everybody said, ‘Let’s do a small show.’ Intimate, I believe in, but a small show - if you invite only the editors in chief - all the writers, the assistants lose the dream. This is the time to invite the people who dream."

I hope I get to see a Lanvin show sometime in the future.

In any case, I can't wait to see the full show on YouTube in a few weeks. I've seen photos of Alber's latest collection for Lanvin and I'm in LOVE. I'll post my favourite looks in a bit.

Lanvin Toute L'année!!!

Lanvin Toute L'année!!!

Oh hello.

And oh Alber, why are you doing this to me? Why do you inspire so many people to dream?

I finally got the chance to wear the Lanvin Bette Davis t-shirt from Luisa Via Roma. What do you think?

Trust me, I tried to wear black shoes first but I'm not really a big fan of matchy matchy (in fact, I detest it).

More to follow.

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Lanvin T-Shirt Spring Summer 2009 - Bette Davis

Lanvin Bette Davis T-Shirt

The oh-so-familiar navy blue box from luxury retailer Luisa Via Roma never fails to bring cheer at times of depression. As always, one can rely on their impeccable and superb service.

I can't for the life of god remember where I read it but someone somewhere said that unboxing, as in opening a box, is the new porn! Techno geeks and gadget freaks make a big deal out of opening a box -- some even create videos etc. I'm not joking when I say there are people out there who seriously get off with this sort of thing. Well, I don't know about you but I'd be more than happy to share a bit of fashion 'unboxing' on my blog and share some good vibes all around to fashion junkies out there. Let's begin the unboxing rites, shall we? Click click click!

(before you continue, I suggest that you open this vid using another browser window and listen to the song for some dramatic effect)

Lanvin Resort & Spring 2009 Tees at Luisa Via Roma

Lanvin Resort & Spring 2009 Tees at Luisa Via Roma

ELECTRIFYING! It's 2AM and I'm dying here my dear readers. DYING! In the words of Rachel Zoe, I DIE. SHUT IT DOWN! The Resort and Spring/Summer 2009 collections are now available for pre-order at the Luisa Via Roma. The first thing I checked? LANVIN!

These are absolutely stunning. S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G!

Most of these items are gonna be available by the end of February or March but you may pre-order now. FedEx shipping is FREE if you live in the US/Europe.

I really LOVE the white t-shirts. Oh god. Time to save up. That's gonna be my 2009 wardrobe right THERE! I took the liberty of using their online exchange function to reflect pricing in US dollars.

[here] Lanvin Toute L'anne T-shirt - $446.66
[here] Lanvin Ete 2009 T-shirt - $445.66
[here] Lanvin Aloha T-shirt - $445.66
[here] Lanvin Bette Davis T-shirt - $770
[here] Lanvin "I Want Lanvin" T-shirt - $558
[here] Lanvin "Jersey Party" T-shirt - $547.16

Ohhhh Alber, why are you doing this to me?????

photo credits: luisa via roma

Navy Blue is the Colour of Love

Navy Blue is the Colour of Love

Just a quick post because I'm running late on my afternoon appointment. My package from Luisa Via Roma arrived today via FedEx. I placed the order over the weekend. Boy are they quick or what... and to think, Monday was a holiday in Italy. It went out on Tuesday, I got it today, Thursday. Nothing beats a little luxury delivered right to your doorstep... fast!

My order wasn't outrageous (just the odd things here and there) so customs didn't charge me duties and taxes. Whew. With all the sales going on, I'm all shopped out and penniless. It's not even Christmas yet. :-( Help me god!!!

I'll post more photos later. Meanwhile, visit Luisa Via Roma and check out their sale before all the fall/winter 2008 collections get sold out!

PS. Male fans of Pierre Hardy rejoice...

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Lanvin Sale at Luisa Via Roma

Luisa Via Roma Weekend Sale

There's a big sale over at Florence-based Luisa Via Roma. A lot of their fall/winter 2008 offerings are marked 30% down. Some of their older stock are 40-50% off. My eyes are on this Lanvin t-shirt which is currently priced, 30% off, at US$283. Not bad eh considering the SAME top is being sold by Kirna Zabete in NYC, 50% off, at $317. Isn't it funny how I'm penny-pinching? Oh how we all wish we were part of the minted class but gilded I am not. So... in these crazy economic times (in other words, WHO HAS MONEY TO SHOP?), every dollar saved counts!

I also noticed they updated their site to reflect pricing estimates in different currencies. I chose mine to reflect US dollars because to see prices in Euros can be shocking sometimes. Hah! Just click on the link on the upper left side of the page.

Luisa Via Roma ships anywhere in the world - they ship via fedex and FREE under certain conditions - so go, go go. 1, 2, 3 shop!

PS. Boys, the Lanvin *men's* shirts are also on sale. GO!

Lanvin Boutique - IFC Mall, Hong Kong

Lanvin IFC Mall

Connected right beside the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is the glitzy & glamorous IFC Mall which houses the ultra chic Lanvin womenswear and menswear stores.

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Lovingly Lanvin

Lovingly Lanvin

A few of you have been asking photos of me wearing the new Lanvin top I got so here are a few photos. They're actually a week and a half old and they were (spontaneously) taken at the last minute. I would've worn them with black boots/shoes of some sort instead of the gold but then again, I'm not really somebody who is a big fan of "head-to-toe everything must match" looks. Anyway, the gloves are these $10 tranny beauty pageant gloves I got from a sewing supply store and the bracelet is Valentino. The baggy trousers are old men's Gucci that I've had for ages. It's been sitting in my closet for years and I never had the chance to alter let alone wear them. Now that I've gained weight... well, whatevs.

I *love* the Lanvin tee! I really do. From the moment I saw it online I thought "it's soo me!" I'm sure you'll agree with me, yes? What do you think? Click click click!