Jap-influence

Got the chance to flip some magazines during work. it's part of my work then as I'm supposed to be researching for retail outlets which NOISE Singapore (National Arts Council) could collaborate with for some upcoming tshirt design competition. Yes, I know how apt! lol. most probably I'm able to be join this competition and bribe my way through since i'm working there.. Muahahahaha..

Anyway, saw the artworks of this particular designer who collaborated with LeSportSac to produce this whole line of carriers and bags. i had initially thought the designer is actually a Japanese as most of his artworks are so influenced by the cutesy, kawaii JapManga such as Pokemon and HelloKitty(i do not count this as manga though). but he actually comes from the land of pizzas, tons of high-end brands and the leaning tower of Pisa - Italy. how unique! haha. during the interview in this FL.ag magazine (local free distribution i guess), he mentioned that he got this asian influence ( japanese in particular) from the area he stayed in in Italy. the gentleness, cuteness, elegance and exoticism of Asian culture inspires him, hence all these great artworks.

Speaking so long about this artist and i've actually missed out mentioning his name. He's Simone Legno. Go check him out. lol.

Fashion Tip #1

wow.

shopping with kenny can be this fruitful, even though none of us got anything. lol. but at least acquired some blasting fashion tip from him, even though he proclaimed that's he's like not "fashionable enough".

alright all fashionistas out there, hungry for the best bargains and cant wait to flaunt those off-the-catwalk great buys,, get ready your pens and paper for this wonderful lone tip.

Fashion tip #1:
Shop at the Children's Section
That's right. I was stunned by his almost casual comments initially but the idea proved to be feasible. Nope, i'm also not talking about shopping in Cerisi boutiques. Check out boutiques like GAP kids, Zara kids and whatsoever-high-end-brand-kids boutique you have out there, and you will be surprised to see fashionable outfits, usually tops like polo tees or basic tees, sizes up to XXL that fits perfectly on a normal adult. Unless you are really huge-boned then i guess you have to shop at the other adult boutiques. Though the designs might not be as flashy as the adults' section, at least they provide a cheaper alternative if you wanna own a piece of slightly-higher end line. (around $25 for a polo at GAP) The downside might be that the designs might look immature if it's not carried off well.

Great, this is my first official fashion tip, contributed by Kenny. So have fun shopping this GSS (I haven't bought anything yet!! and it's supposed to be some GREAT SALE! ~grumble grumble)

more tshirt blogs

This one appears in blogger's main page flashing under "Blog of Note" which caught my attention.

It is really quite good as this author [of the blog] actually go and hunt down online tshirt blogs and shops, and write about them. although it feels more like a free commercial for the sites (though they might be paying her i do not know, keke.)

Hmmm, maybe my blog might be mentioned? need to go check out. lol.

T-shirts around the Internet blog