Was looking at United Nude shoes at Taka the other day. Was a little tempted by this.

Checked out the website and realised that I like this

and this too.

But I won't.

My immediate reaction was ewk! But it took only two seconds for them to grow on me.

Balenciaga. Seen on NYT here.

I've been trying to stay away from the platforms because I already have a few pairs. And cos I'm pretty tall so wearing such high shoes usually mean I have difficulties talking to many people unless we're all seated. Still, I like these.

Still regret not getting the Margiela cork pumps when they were on sale ages ago. There's been several cork attempts on the high and lower streets but never anything quite as fetching for me.

These Topshop ones, I like the design. But can the cork be smoother, less holey? If it looks cleaner I'll definitely get them.

There's also a black version, made very interesting by the orange sole.

Today

Went to too many places today. Ann Siang, People's Park, Stamford House, National Museum, Burlington Square, Bugis Junction... Walked too much. I bitch about the sun and heat a lot but I think I actually go out into it a lot more than many people. So long as I have my anti-UV umbrella and am wearing sunscreen, and I get to keep buying icy cold drinks.

This is Stamford House windows reflected on Vanguard Building. It's prettier when you see it for yourself. Took a shot with the Holga as well, hope that turns out well.



Finally went to see the Christian Lacroix exhibition. I told myself not to wait till the end, as it would be very crowded. But I did anyway, and it was. LOTS of screaming children around the museum. I don't like that.

You see this when you enter the main entrance. I like the side view. It made me think of The Princess and the Pea. I know that doesn't make sense, but it did.


I like how the red glows softly in the dark.


Lots of people, lots of cameras. The photo-taking happening all over the gallery seemed very driven. I also heard some work discussions. I think there were many who were there for inspiration and "inspiration".


The costumes were alright. I suddenly found myself obsessively trying to catch shots of the dress shadows flitting across the giant screens.



Was amused by this. They were just sitting there. But the couch, the chandelier, the darkness and light... it was like they were part of the show.


A table in the corner had paper dolls and templates for outfits for kids to play with. Lots of mothers with their little boys busy colouring and cutting away. No, I don't know why it was mostly boys.



Stripes and dots. July issue of So-en has a very cute stripes and dots product spread. And I want his high-waist pants.


Crowd queueing outside Cathay for SG Idol auditions. Can't imagine how tired, stinky and unglam they would be when it actually gets to their turn.



Went to Muji and got these. Last pair at Bugis and it was sold out at Paragon.

Also got two soft tees.


And now for some random nonsense.

I like Muji's brown paper bags and envelopes.


Aunty gave me a harmonica today. I can't stand the sound the instrument makes, it's like nails on chalkboard to me. But it's still very cute as display.


The notebooks I carry around. I like them flat, light and black. Pink and green are pen colours I like very much.

lovely etsy things

buy from here.

here.

here.



here.



here (i like houndstooth and love that this has red heels).



and this brooch is seriously fab.

Shoes are getting odder and odder. Still I'm weirdly drawn to the pebble-like ones on the left while I really like the ones on the right.

And I love the shape of this heel.

Balenciaga Fall 09 via style.com

shoe

I like these.
The platforms prevent the polka dots from looking too cute.
The polka dots takes some of the edge off the ridiculously high platforms.

I want to find brogues that are black and sturdy, like these. But I would like them to not cost so much.

From net-a-porter here and here.

Hmm

Rather taken with these.

oh.

i love these shoes (via labour of heart)


and these man shoes

and this bag

Canvas

I like these four pairs of shoes from Slow and Steady Wins the Race. They're all made of natural, unbleached canvas and I do love the look and feel of canvas. I prefer the white for all except the pair on the bottom left. That looks more correct black.

I do love them and I've worn them twice. But honestly, they do make me feel like I'm walking on a mobile stage that's strapped to my feet, with the platform heel being so clunky and wooden and all...