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2010-01-14T04:04:00.002+10:00

A drop of red paint...

to start off again.

yes! DTST is back. after completing our missions and what we had to do overseas, now we are back and left with ample of time to get the engine heated again!

now each style post will address only one piece of clothing... meaning one post per clothing :)

starting off with this post,

Style 1: a red dress with large sleeveless cutting.

ofcourse as for basic style, if an individual goes for a more conservative approach, one would wear a spaghetti or a tube top before pulling over the red casual yet sexy dress. BUT what if you want more??

scroll down to see the very few pictures of what you can transform and maximize this piece of clothing till it's worth every penny of it. Don't just stop there as a red casual dress!

Combined it with a high-waisted shorts to give it a funky edge.

now you can walk down the streets feeling more gathered up!

Too casual? add ribbons to it. As an example, bring the two top straps together with the ribbon. secured it whichever way you want. be creative! as long as there are the two sides of the ribbon left, pull it to the back and tie it into a bow. all ready to party!`

too much red or too much of a colour? or wanted a more casual-classy look? don't forget! the dress has large sleeveless and neckline... tuck them in, such that in a way it is not visible. and if the dress is not a fitting, fold one side of it after tucking and secure with a belt. any belt but preferably larger belts to hide the folds. Wallaa A Skirt!

that's the end for now. Hopefully time permits Style 2!

2009-12-11T23:14:00.004+10:00

December Love ♥

when the time is right.

2009-07-14T20:21:00.015+10:00

Stompin' down South

Place: Sydney

2009-06-01T11:49:00.017+10:00

Along the lanes...

a slow winter afternoon downtown Brissy.

plain-jane on the walk.

just a simple basic top accompanied with scarf wrappa round.

as for the skirt, originally a dress but snipped into a 'A' shaped skirt.

frays are covered with a black waisted belt.

simple accessories can complete your casual day.

outfit too simple? need not transform into fancy clothings..

pull from the rack a basic beret / large bag / bangles etc...

even a long cotton vest will do the trick!

just some simple thoughts~

off we go again~ to crack our heads for final exams :)

2009-04-18T01:14:00.012+10:00

Presenting few photos of

Brisvegas' Laid-back Styles

just to keep the random 'updates' going altho it ain't a proper one.

need to fill in the boring spaces in here while uni work is killing us slowly.

it's not that we want to abandon this place, just that Ze UNI forced us to! =D

some shots taken at certain events where we thought it's relevant.

All well-groom from beanie top to bottom

But with a touch of Brisbane's twist : thongs aka. slippers :)

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The night is still young in Brissy.

and that's when the Party begins~

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'till the very next blue moon. Ciao~

Feat: unko, small girl 'n' DTST

2009-03-06T22:36:00.048+10:00

Mind U. It's New.

2009 do wear and don'ts.

it's still not too late to be it.
mayb it's time to pull out those clothings sitting in yer closet for ages.
cos this might be the year to wear it again!

Asymmetrical edges

especially one-shoulder top or dress is back in.
Fits and flatters all body types in a sexy way
yet sophisticated looking.
Wear it long and flowy or get a perfect fit to body shape.

photos: from osochic

Show off the shortness

remember your mommy's era?
now the return of micro-mini dresses/skirts
But with soft, flowy and frilly material way above the knee level.

photo: BCBG Max Azria dress.

Fold in out
apparently influenced by Japanese origami techniques.
focus on detailed folds as main pattern of dresses .
although these folds are big but it still looks stylishly classy.
if you used to own dresses with folds, now it's the time to wear!

photos: andrelima -origami fold dress, nicholas millington folded dress

Crumpled fabric

who cares about ironing the clothes?
make your life easier and in trend by wearing it crumpled.
non-ironed shirts and any sorts of fabric is Not awful anymore!

photos: Prada's crumpled outfits

Mysterious Blue

Deep coloured blue will make you mysterious this year!
especially midnight blue perfectly suits all night occasions.
Blue is the in thing.

photo: Julia Stiles in midnight blue dress

Mixed that funky humour

Odd pictures/patterns/shapes of any garment is back!

photos: Anna Sui, Balenciaga outfit on Daria Werbowy (UK Vogue)

Weigh it down chunkily

No more wearing tonnes of earring, necklaces, bangles, rings altogether!
Why wear so many when just a chunky heavy accessory completes the look?
Do not over-accessorize yourself. Keep it minimal, wear it big and outstanding.

photo: Jasper Conran chunky fish necklace

Dangling Strings.

Stringy dress and tops from the 70s are today's 2009 look.

Eye-catching strands swinging stylishly.

Great for parties or any other outings

Shine shine shine

Smooth looking in year 2009.

Sheer/shinny fabrics with vibrant colours makes you the main attraction.

photo: Laura Dawson's shinny fabric dress

Have fun diggin' your wardrobe or even yer mom's, sister's, bro's etc to bring back the trend

sorry for the extremely lack of post. sadly we have been busy with uni.

Here's an awesome and interesting fashion page link added to the Sidebar of this blog:

The Swelle Life

I think it's worth checking it out!

And another link as recommended by AngieNeighbour

The Sartorialist

a webpage with appreciation of photographs and fashion styles taken off random people on streets.

till' then!

2009-02-12T20:04:00.028+10:00

Heart U. heart Me. II

whether it's day to the night,
dawn 'till dusk
Here are few combination of outfits
that could fit y'all.. on this special Saturday.

By that we meant Valentine's Day.
Left with not much hints on where your date is bringing you this Valentine's?
As anxious as you can be, let the clothes you wear make you comfortable yet having the confidence.

Just a few alteration and accessories make a whole lot of difference!
A few samples of how you can wear these clothings during the day/night date OR even if ya hanging out with friends and family!

(p/s: this post is not about re-use or recycling clothings. Just some tips on wearing clothings the right way).

Rolla Glitz

Worry not. even if your surprised date was to go fishing. this outfit cutely matches outdoor activities. grab a pair of slim jeans, roll it up to knee-length and slap on a pair of sandals. Now you are comfortably ready to kick some ass. Just change the shoes if you are hitting the malls or cafes.

How about a night date and going for a casual-chic look? Pull over the same shimmering top, roll down that pair of slim jeans accompanied with trendy heels and it would be perfect for a dinner-movie date.

Be that Jasmine.

suitable for picnic.

or a fancy dinner downtown.

always wanted to be part of Walt Disney? Be the princess of the day. Frilly top + aladdin pants. Gives a girly feel while wearing the comfortable loose pants. Accessorize yourself with chunky beaded bangles. Tie the pants slightly below the knee to have a daywear look.

Going to a posh restaurant and want to be comfortable? Lower the length of the aladdin pants and tie it around the ankle level. Give it some elegance by slipping into a pair of striking pumps.

Retro Shine

Shine out your colour on that day. Looking the best for Valentine does not necessary mean extraordinary-sophisticated clothes, heavy makeover! Sometimes, simplicity is the ultimate perfection. Have a satin-liked dress over, complement it with simple accessorries such as belt, beaded necklace and u r ready to have a fun time out..

You can always transform the dress into a casual daywear by tucking it with a pair of skinny jeans.

Electrified

Want to wear a loud coloured dress. Wear it plain with trendy sandals or gladiators for a day outing. It is also suitable for a dinner-party atmosphere by matching it with a black leggings (semi-transparent leggings are recommended if you are from a tropical weathered country, thick leggings are no-no unless it's autumn/winter). Pump it up with dark colours peep-toe heels ready to shout out loud!

We are not insisting that you have to follow the same exact type of cut/colour/material clothing, shoes, accessories.
Any similar type of clothings that falls into it's category will do the trick.
These are just a few basic-everyday tips on how to wear them right.
Not being too over-dress nor under-dress.

You dont have to wait until v-day to wear nice clothes.. make everyday a special day :)

Ja!~

(sorry about the slow post. we were busy with few problems that cropped up and we will continue to be busy in the next few weeks but we hope not!)

2009-02-10T01:47:00.004+10:00

Heart U. Heart me.

that moment of

rummaging through your wardrobe?
cracking your head on what to wear?
you have no idea where your date would bring you
afraid of being too over-dressed or under-dressed?

have a pre-date with us before valentine's to know what we have in mind!

2009-02-03T17:00:00.012+10:00

Nooooo... Not that T !

once a T gets old and unwearable or one is having an oversized T...
and don't know what to do with it...
we all know Biggies spells c-o-m-f-o-r-t! U wear them as pyjamas and snooze away.
But..but that T is still awesome for outings!
with a zap of creativity and a lil hand task, u are more than
ready to step outta house in style!
some pointers on how to turn that Tee into Tomorrow's Terrific outfit

Do what the Romans do!

Be it your daddy's superbly XXXL t-shirt or any random super large sized T,
use it to toga dress yourself up or slip it as a funky top pairing with tights.
Sash the awesome piece of garment using ribbons.
we just loveee playing with ribbons to get new look, don't you?
Ribbon does amazing ties!

Here's the few steps :

Flap Flap Overlap

always wanted to wear the oversized tee out but not wanting to look sloppy?
make it less baggy and more fitting!
easily pull the 2 sides of the T to the front and overlap it one over the other.
To make sure it stays in that position, pull a trendy belt over on the waist
then fold the sleeves to make it shorter and having a rugged look.
Finally hide the t-shirt's side stitches with a vest or cardigan.

Along the back lines

Here's a simple one with ribbons.
(soft textured ribbons recommended or else stiff ribbons may affect bow causing you to look like sailormoon)
Slip the ribbon through one end of the sleeves to the other.
Pull back the ribbons and knot it. Finally just tie it into a bow.
Looking chic and ready to knock the world down!

Fuddy-duddy

Layer it up that ordinary tee by pulling over a voguish top or a lacy dress. Fold both sleeves if too large. This combination gives the plain T a uniformly cute overall look. Better yet turn that common looking Round collared-T to a Square collared-T by forming it with safety pins. It is advisable that the pins used should camouflage with the color of the outfit. Having the confidence? Then there is no need to hide the pins. Pins be used as accessories as well!

Funk it up

Mix and Match it in easy steps. Pull over a biggie T-shirt and slip in ur desired summer tube dress! Yer all set to shine your style. Accessorize to create a more nifty look, may it be a high waisted belt, chunky jewelleries or head bands!

Freestyler

Loosen up and still be comfortably stylish just by wearing the large T. Grab the bottom end of the tee and pull it to whichever left/right side. Tie a basic knot then slip the ribbon in between the knot. Afterthat tie another knot and have the ribbon go round the waist. Make sure both sides of ribbon are the same length. Lastly tie the ribbon into a bow! phew... hope it's not too complicated!

hope these are useful and have fun experimenting!

lacking of updates due to CNY. we were being gluttons for that week! =D

Ja!~

2009-01-27T22:15:00.004+10:00

~~Big.. Huge..~~ Oversized T issue?

Having an old t-shirt? Fix that T.

Tackle the jumbo tee, feel the fashion tempo

The next update will give an insight on how to turn the biggie cotton tee to snazzyclothes.

Keep that comfort n yet stay in style!

Happy CNY to those celebrating!

2009-01-23T21:43:00.005+10:00

Scarf me up!

why waste money on simple clothes?
Simply grab a scarf or cloth you owned off the rack and razzle dazzle with it
'till u find the fabulous folds,layers,knots and ties which finals out a ready-to-go outfit!

we encourage you to be yer own designer

Some roughed out ideas which maybe useful :

Hang or Tie?

Dig out a scarf of medium-large size range (eg.120x120cm and above).

Pull it over from the back to front. Take the upper two ends and crisscross it. Slip a beaded necklace or a pretty ribbon in between the crisscross and then give a secured knot to both ends.
Clasp the necklace or tie the ribbon into pretty bow.
The outcome? Looks as if it is hanging onto the necklace/ribbon but Not!

WrappATwisted Halter

Scarf of a medium-large size can only be used in this halter wrap.
At the start, wrap the scarf around to the back having the length up to the waist
Then pull both tip of the scarf from the back to the front and lastly tie a knot around the neck!There, a brand new halter to show off!

(for designs above, if larger piece, fold it into half OR if you feel your scarf is transparent, wear a tube)

Pin it!

Drap an appropriate sized scarf around the hips, mark the length to your preference.
Style it by layering it to uneven lengths to create a chic look or a straight cut in the edge would do just fine. Firmly secure the remaining edges with a contemporary brooch.Any visible tip of scarf, fold it in to hide.

Ofcourse not all scarfs are large enough to be made into clothes. Turn a smaller-sized scarf into decorative accessories! These add-ons create a more dynamic, stylish self.

Colour that Tube!

Sick of wearing that boring old coloured tube? Alternatively, style up that tube with vibrant-matching colours! Ain't wrong to always wear the same tube but add liveliness to it by wrapping a small-sized scarf over the tube. Draw the two ends together, tie it, roll it around one the other and slip 'em into each end.
Now it is ready to be flaunt. awesome? basic coloured tubes + scarf = hue apparel.

Just a knot away.

Ran out of headbands and belts? Panic no more! scarf to the rescue!
Neatly twist the scarf into suitable width. Let ends hang loose after tying a knot.
A more common way of wearing it.

Oh lovely ribbons

You don't need a reason to wear scarfs.
Bow it up loosely around the neck or upper-waist, looking stylish for an outing or a vacation.

Above are just a few out of the many ideas how you can wear it.

It could work as shawl for functions or a decorative ribbon for bags or just anything!
Scarfs always work best with basic colours.
So let the beauty of scarfs play it's part ~

Ja~!

2009-01-20T21:14:00.002+10:00

Scarf-a-Ruff

rough out that scarf
what do you do when you have a scarf?

credits to rocka_kit for introducing to us the theme : Scarfs

various basic ways of wearing scarfs or that sort-like of cloth.

upcoming in da next post!

-watch out for it-

2009-01-18T20:51:00.006+10:00

Flip that shit!

Originally a gathered fitted tube dress.

What happens if you turn it upside down?
hell yea! a new playful dress just like the photo below

flip it upside down and secure it with a knot at the front.
However, if you wished for more security, use a tiny pin and after yer done hide the pin under the knot.

Not only a dres s can be a dress.....

party it up with ribbons.

tucked it in and it becomes a friggin' tube top. it's basic.
simply decorate the plain with matching ribbons.
(unless u loveee wild colour, use extraordinary colours if you wish)

Lazy days in the arvo? turn it into cooling maxi skirts.

or even wear it out stylishly on a normal outing.

have fun with 'duds'!

Ja!~

2009-01-17T20:44:00.001+10:00

Bring out the Flowers!

Whoever said flowery means sweet decent style?

Don't know what to do with that flowery skirt? hola!

swing it up to the top and it makes a flared party tube.

Ofcourse, add/remove here and there
go as bohe or maybe What a BoHO!

play around with a few ideas and maybe you could even come up with something better than this!
just a few quick tips to start the brain working.
Ja~

2009-01-16T20:37:00.002+10:00

Dresses and Ribbons...

doesnt mean girly frills.

pump it up! and pull a pants or shorts or watever!

with ribbon tied up, now it's no longer a dress!

buzz me at the chatbox on the right as any further suggestions are welcomed :)
Ja ~

2009-01-15T20:12:00.001+10:00

The Paria-H.

A skirt. Now you see it and then you dont!

From a skirt...

The transformation.

The uniquely I-wanna-be-different.

The oh-so ready to party.

The pretty casual.

2009-01-14T20:05:00.001+10:00

Random Fash to the mash just for everyday lifestyle.
re-use, recycle and revamp your wardrobe!
saving you money at bad economical times like this!

Finally 'm free enough to reactivate the entire concept
but transfered (AGAIN!) to blogspot
bcos xanga does not allow javascript. gosh! limitations...
new year, new combinationz!Few photo starters on the next. soon. Waitdap!