FWA - day 3, Yiorgos Eleftheriades

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Yiorgos Eleftheriades may be a veteran of the Greek fashion scene, however his collections are young designer fresh, for a fresh, young audience. His a/w 10 collection, themed "Urban Hunters" was pretty much accurately depicted in the press release (see further below), something rare and clearly revealing his years in the field. What stayed with me were the Custobarcelonish fur details, kidassia and mongolian fur as the release description clarified. I am against real fur, but despite, this was a good collection, interesting design-wise and a very consistent show.
(photos by Patricia Munster, more on her website)

I have a thing for enlightening show releases and since this one impressed me, I am posting it right below (click to enlarge). What I found rather unusual is the fact that the credits are mentioned first (instead of being somewhere in the end) which I take as an emphasis to thanking the creative team. Noble. Otherwise, it's beautifully straight forward: theme-shapes-colours-materials-full/stop. No fluff. And contact details.
And the clip - there's always something about the applause following the designer's bow at the end.

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See You Later, London!

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Time's up!!!

Okay folks! My time in London has finally come to a 'pause' (I hate saying 'stop' fyi). After years being in this one of the world's famous cities, it's time for me to bow out and leave London. As far as I can remember, I was dreaming to visit London since I was 11 or 12. To see Big Ben, to visit Buckhingham Palace, to scale the Tower Bridge... and etc... etc. It turned out that a dream is not just a dream, coz I've not just visited the city, but lived in one. For years. I am truly what Stephen Jones said - don't dream it, live it! Truly, my life in London is like a dream that me, myself can't imagine. There're so much memories, good and bad, being living in this supermetropolis. I know lots of people wanted to come to London. All I can say - just do it dude!

To me, London is the best city ever! Their highstreet always rocks with so many fantabulous shops that you can find. From north, south, east and west - London is truly a shopping heaven. Designer label, highstreet fashion, markets and all in between - you can get almost anything in this city. Well, for those who are regular to this blog you should've known that by now. I know I'm gonna miss doing all by BigFatSnoop thing at highstreet stores like H&M, Topman, River Island, Zara, Uniqlo and many many more. I know that I'm going to leave without having to discover all that London has yet to offer me. I might not get the same shopping adventure as what I have in London.

Where am I going? I'm going back to my far, far away land. Living a somewhat discreet life compared to here. By discreet doesn't mean that I'm gonna stop doing what I love doing - updating this blog, looking about the trend, trying some new stuff out there, or... to shop! Yet, it's gonna be a totally different from what I've done while I'm here. Am I excited? Yes, but pretty anxious at the same time. Dunno how's it gonna be - but I'm up to any challenge. In my friend's word; you can throw Zamri in any place, he can live with any! Hmmm... maybe there's something true in that. But one thing for sure, there're gonna be some projects that I'm gonna embark. Something which I'll keep under wraps first, otherwise it'll be a jinx if I tell it earlier. Ahaks! =)

So, as I mention, my London encounter is not gonna stop. This is just a 'pause'. I'll be coming from time to time, doing the stuff that I love doing - shopping, window shopping and snooping - if I got some chance to do so in the future. But, for sure I'll be here especially during the two BIG events - Summer Sale and Winter Sale - as always. (To be precise, during that 'There's Only One Harrods, There's Only One Sale' time) Lol! Or probably during that H&M-designer collaboration thing - only if it's worth the purchase. I know London will miss me too. I can see that the economy will probably slump a bit, coz it's gonna lose one of the biggest spender of the highstreet fashion - me! ;D And London highstreet fashion maybe gonna be a little bit quiet, coz there'll be nobody else gonna do that 'fitting room crashers' anymore. (London need a new Zamri, anyway, ahaks!)

I'm not gonna say goodbye, coz I hate doing it. Rather, I'll let the Von Trapp family do that on my behalf. All I can say...London, thank you. See you later...! :)

Btw, don't stop reading this blog! Or be my fans in my Facebook page.
Or be my followers! (is it too much to ask? Ahaks!!)

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Something for the Ladies: Shoe Heaven!!

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I really love that saying by Christian Louboutin. Regardless of you are men or women, it is true that when you put on a right pair of shoes, then it does lift your spirit. At least to me, myself. It happens all the time. You know I love shoes and it's one thing I can't get enough of. And always become my weakness! It doesn't really matter if it's a designer label or a highstreet find, as long as it fits me splendidly, the price is right and the look is devilicious - I'll snap it without a doubt!

Now, talking about shoes, boy... the ladies always get more than we do, huh? If last time Stylist mag bring 'em the 'bags galore', this time they're bringing the 'shoe heaven'. It's unfair... totally unfair when you girls got lots of choices from shoe boots to heels, flats to clogs; whereas we're just stuck with not so many choices. Hmmm... someone has to take a shoevolution in this matter! So, a challenge to all men's fashion mags out there - let's beat the girls in making our own 'shoe heaven' issue! =)

[click the pix to enlarge. seriously]

Me, I seriously need some new colors. Read: SERIOUSLY. And new designs too! And that's why I need the nude-colored ones! =)

if you're wondering, that pix is pre-Gucci, pre-Jimmy Choo, pre-Hugo, pre-Armani..ahaks!

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FWA - day 3, Makis Tselios

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No matter how you see it, our cup of tea or not, Makis Tselios along with Michalis Aslanis are what we'd call the "sacred monsters" of Greek fashion: they have been around for as long as I remember, their names are recognisible by 90% of the population (or something), they have dressed from celebs to happy brides north, midlands and south. One cannot ignore this. Tselios' show was quite a marathon too, with his favourite lace and colour red present and setting the pace (of his show). Loyals or observers, here it goes. All photos by Patricia Munster - more chez Patricia's.

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Bjork by Looklet Mag

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Fashion as we know it would not be half as funny, ecclectic and daring without a particular singer with a taste for the bizarre. Almost 10 years has passed since the epic Oscars night when Björk entered the red carpet wearing a swan. Since that night, Björk has been the fashion queen of rule breaking.

Every sight of her is a blessing: the colorful craze of long flowy dresses together with crazy headpieces often results in a feel that she’s an outerworldly creature. Her striking appearance is as singular as her sound. A creative master mind, there’s something extraordinary about musicians that take care of their entire image: for her 1997 record Homogenic good friend Alexander McQueen designed the dress she wore to the cover. For Fashion Rocks in 2003, she worked with the designer again, screaming out her song in a full lenght McQueen gown, face covered in crystals. Her mischievous look together with a futuristic sound and wisdome has us crowning her as queen of avante garde. And with a taste for dream-like couture alongside some very innovative tunes we're assured that this star will never fade.

DESIGNERS OF CHOICE: Jeremy Scott, Alexander McQueen
PEOPLE OF CHOICE: Alexander McQueen, Matthew Barney, Michel Gondry

Source: Looklet.com / Looklet.Mag

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Ciara RIDE New Song To Feature Ludacris

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After the “Fantasy Ride” fiasco, mba Ciara is back at work on a new CD that will be out later this year! yippie..!!. As the release date approaches more and more details are emerging about the album.

Earlier today... it was announced that the lead single of the yet to be titled album will be called “Ride” and will feature Atlanta base rapper Ludacris and it will impact radio very very soon... hmm.. can't wait deh ih mba Ciara... The Tricky Stewart and Dream produced song will most-likely be an uptempo track that'll make you guy's dance!!!

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another Photo Shoot... me as MUA for STIKOM LSPR

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This is my Portfolio as MAKEUP ARTIST..

for The London School Of Public Relation - Jakarta.

hehe...

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Robert Pattinson On The Set Of ‘Bel Ami’!

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Robert Pattinson filming Bel Ami in Budapest on recently!

abang Obert is so freaking gorgeous! Hadeh... hadeh... ngak kuku euy.... lol
Source: RPlife

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Pack Your 'Banana' in a Real One!

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I thought that cashmere-bamboo is the latest fabric in town when I spotted it last time at Sisley. But hell no. Coz apparently people at Aussiebum has come up with something much more inventive - fabric from banana fiber. Yup, you heard it right dude, coz they got new undies made of that material.

The undies which came in either brief or hipster are made from the weave of the bark from the banana tree and soft organic cotton to ensure ultimate comfort. Oh, it also got some lycra in it so that you still get that spandexy feel!. IMO, these undies are 'environmentally'-friendly coz you are reusing the byproduct of the tree (you know that the bark is always 'regenerate' by itself right?). And you can also boast to some technical fellas saying that this one is very sustainable coz it complete the LCA of the banana tree (LCA, as in life cycle analysis, fyi. :D)

Where to get it? If you happen to be in London, Selfridges is the place to go. Or buy it online at aussiebum.com.

So guys, next time... pack your 'banana' in a real one. =)

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Kelis Acapella Official Music Video Premier

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mba Kelis has premiered a music video for her song called “Acapella”. The Rankin and Chris Cottam directed clip is very colorful and is inspired by the many rich and vibrant tribes found all over the world.... yipie... :D

The techno-ish track which was produced by acclaimed French DJ David Guetta is the first single off Kelis’ “Flesh Tone” CD that will be out on June 22. Good Luck mba Kelis... Let's go we AJOJING!

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Sailor Bag Went High Fashion

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If you happen to go to highstreet these days, there's loads of sailor bags flocking the stores in many versions and designs. Like River Island that does the top-zippered, to Aldo with a cross between a typical sailor bags and a rucksack. I like sailor bags coz they're much more practical than a normal duffel bag and easy to be carried around when you wanna do that laid-back travelling during a short weekend breakaway.

If last year Gucci did their version of sailor bag in canvas with leather trims, this time Versace has gone hi-fashion with their own versions. Beautiful pieces indeed especially the tan/cream one which I like the most. I like the flexibility of how you can carry the bag the way you wish coz the top handle is detachable and you can fix it to the side part to carry it like a typical duffel bag. Or sling it on the shoulders just like what the sailors do, since there is a shoulder strap. What I really like in any classic sailor bag is the drawstring opening - you don't have to mess around with any zipper should you wanna fill in something into the bag. Easy.

So, if you wanna do your high fashion thing with a sailor bag - Versace is definitely the choice! =)

[pix from versace.com]

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Save the Octopus DElight-DElight

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(continued from previous post) What's the sticker all about? Well sticker protesting, moments before DElight's show. Who's the octopus? His brief existence started off last season backstage at DElight. Apart from providing stress relief to the designers inflating it before their s/s 10 show, it was also meant to add a happy note to the enormous flood outside the shows' hall. (click on image below for Lopi's personal record on the case)
So yellow-fellow was pumped and ready, featuring his pedigree on and all (DElight), and was released on to Technopolis waters. Moments later, Technopolis staff captured it and locked it up in some warehouse. We never saw it again. (mind you, the embarissing part that should disappear from the picture, was clearly not the octopus - exhibit A, below)
The other night, and with DElight's show returning yet for another season, close friend of the duo and octopus welfare activist, K.Dagritzikos organised a sticker protest in remembrance of the DElight-DElight octopus than remains in captivity.
Embracing the protest amongst hundreds of others:
Thalia and Lopi,
MTV's Thodoris Kanellopoulos,
Yes it Does, Sure it Does - Aris, Vaggelis (Aris to me, Vaggelis to everybody else)
High-on-DElight, Global Hipster's Mr L.,
Fashion insider Gourgourini, designer Dimitris Petrou and Global Hipster's Miss T.

Speaking of Global Hipster, see their full report on the matter, here. (Miss T.'s restless & of notable quality camera phone has even captured me, protesting the Rox way - oh, I'm easy to spot)

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In Love with Borneo's Ethnic Print

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The advantage of having friends in the Facebook who live in the Borneo region is that they post something that will wow you the minute you see it. Well, wow me at least. I'm so much in love with these ethnic prints from one of the native in the state of Sarawak - called the Orang Ulu - one of the many, many tribes that exist in the region. These patterns is part of the typical Batik which you can find there. The prints looks very organic in somewhat intertwined floral pattern. Kinda reminds me of the art nouveau collection by 10 Corso Como for Liberty of London.

I really like it. Since ethnic and tribal prints is really hot for summer, I have some crazy ideas what can I do with those Orang Ulu prints. Something that will emulate what Dolce & Gabbana used to do in the previous SS09. =)

[pix from fb friend's of friend :D]

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Zara Spring Lookbook II

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Ready for a little dash of Zara again? This is the second lookbook for Spring 2010 from the fast fashion house. Lots of greys, neutrals and blacks, with a little touch of colors like red and pink. The fabric seems to show a variety of choices too though most of them are cotton-based, like linen to cotton-blend and acrylic-mix. What i like about the collection is time is the presence of dip-dye, which is seen in some scarves and cardigans. And I also love the 'raw' feeling of the texture like the sweater in pix #7 (which I happen to get one ;D), which is utterly awesome. You've gotta try all of them in store in order to experience it! =)

[pix from zara.com]

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sakit kpale plus ade msalah !

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masalah satu, saket kple mmg hari2 aku ade..knpe mesti ade bnde mcm nie dlm kple kau ? haissh,semak betul..klw mati ade tak bnde mcam nie?? tkde lah kan, baik mati jer kan senang sikit. tkde masalah.satu2 masalah dtg.sume pasal bnde lame.. bangang ! saje bgi aku nie pning kple fkir pasal ko kan,dah dah.malas nk engat kat ko lagi nie wehh ! ahhaahh, ko tau kan ? Grrr, so jgn ego sgt !

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One Jeans, Many Looks?

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One of the most important factors that can make me buy a jeans is that, can it rocks many looks? Can it go well with many tops and other accessories too? What about shoes... do I have something great that can go with it? So, all these dilemma is always happenning whenever I made a purchase. Simply because I want my buy would be truly worth it.

I saw this grey-colored jeans at Uniqlo which is I really like. There are two versions of it, the £19.99 which is slightly 'thinner' fabric and the £29.99 which is like any typical denims. I like the former one, coz it stretch better; plus it currently went on sale @ £14.99! What not to like isn't it?

So, the plan is: What can I pair it with? I have loads of jackets and blazers in my closet, but can any of them go well with this jeans? To me if I can pair with at least 5 different jackets, then my buy is worth a purchase. And voila... there i am, trying with many tops I could possibly do. Since the one that is sensible always come in the similar hues of grey - the linen and wool blazer in greys always look the best combo. That includes blues, black and white too. I know that it grey goes well with yellows and pink, unfortunately I don't have much of them in my wardrobe. :P

Oh, if you're asking - all of the clothes are from highstreet, at its best (Brit highstreet fashion truly rocks!!). Which one is my fav? Pix #6 and #8. I just love it. Oh, fyi... I'm doing what Tamara Mellon suggested; put it in my iPod Touch. Why? Just to remind me how can I do the look next time I'm out of ideas. :)

[sorry people.. the styling and posing is too amateur. ahaks!]

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