TOKYO -- SUPA KAWAII!!!

I'm staying in Shibuya (pictured).

More to come!! I have to balance work and exploring...

Much love
Freya xx

Bali - A Secret Shopping Destination

(private pool at the villa = amazing)

I was on vacay in Bali this past weekend, and to my surprise I discovered it has amazing shopping. Thank God the weather was bad on Sunday! Not only do the shops have some great pieces, they are also cheap!! I went a little crazy. Here are some of my purchases: 

This belt is a little space cowboy but I think its really interesting. I like the sting ray and the shape. And its really flattering. It cinches the waist without squeezing the fat in an odd way. (from Word of Mouth).

Oh no there's a mini tiger on my hand about to pounce on me!!! Actually its my new "tiger" ring. I couldn't decide if this was ridiculous or awesome. I decided on the latter. And my star sign is leo, which you know, adds to the awesomeness!! (from Tribali)

Python bag. What a stealllll, seriously it was a steal. (From Magali Pascal)

I've been looking for a crucifix for agesss. This one is so different. (also Magali Pascal)

And the close up...

I LOVE this dress (from Shop Five by Shakuhachi)

Ok so I really went for quantity (I was only there for 2 days and I didn't even show you everything i got!!! I know I have an addiction...) but honestly its all quality. I really don't know how little Bali island got so funky. Most of the clothes are designed by Aussie designers, but their factories are in Indonesia. So I speculate that things are sold wholesale over in Bali, and marked up when imported to the land of Oz?  I can confirm this in July when I go to Sydney!

Love Bali!! These gems of stores are concentrated along Jl Raya and Jl Kunti. Enjoy!!

Much love 

Freya xx

SCOPE

So sorry for the huge gap, I've been away -- travelling!! And my poor, sick lap top has been at the Apple Dr, and my camera was also in repair. So it's been an age. While I was away, I went to the opening of SCOPE NY, a contemporary art fair in New York. Diane Pernet, of A Shaded View on Fashion, curated a small exhibition called Markt. Have a looksy, I liked this artistic side of fashion.

       

       

No travels in the foreseeable future -- so many more posts to come, especially about Singapore!!


Stay tuned for my adventures.




Freya


xx

I'm leaving on Jet Plane (to New York, NY)

Clearly I can't stay away. Here's a little piece that I like to call "what's in my suitcase for my trip," it's an original title.


I always pack shoes first. From left to right; Loefller Randall, Pierre Hardy, and of course those fave BB's (Burberry Boots).

I want to zoom in on my Pierre Hardy's. Aren't they just something? And they're comfy too...oh Pierre, quel génie....

And now for the pièce de résistance...ze clothes. This is the goodstuff. Frankly, I couldn't lay all the clothes out and get a decent pic. So I'm showing a snapshot of the best and the bestest. 

Clockwise; Camel coat with fox collar, vintage. Nude corset dress, Alexander Wang. Black dress, Camilla and Marc. Grey backless t-shirt, OAK. Black leatheresque trousers, April 77. Black leather skirt, vintage Versace. Denim corset, Alexander Wang. Fox shawl, vintage. Peeping grey skirt above the bags, vintage Alaïa. 

And some close-ups and another lil peep "inside my suitcase."

I am beyond excited to wear some wintry wonders. I always say...if you can't wear fur there, don't live there. And now I'm living in Singapore. God I miss fur. I could wear fur morning, noon and night -- the softness, the warmth, and beauty. Oh fur how I will love thee for evermore. I'm so dedicated to my fur, I found this lovely little bag from Bimba and Lola (oh and its rabbit, in case you wanted to know). So now I can wear fur even when the Singapore Sun is blazing and its a million degrees outside.

Freya xx

Love Manila

You've got to hand it to those Filipinos, they love their fashion. And they're not like the other Asian countries like Japan and China, they're not just obsessed with luxury brand names. I spent the holidays in Manila, and made a little discovery...


Here's a snap of my cousin, Mariana. I was loving this outfit:

Blazer, Coexist 
Black slacks, Michael Kors
Patent black pumps, Michael Antonio


The whole outfit was great. But the cut of the jacket made it. It's by a Filipino label, Coexist.  So far its been the best smaller designer that I've seen in Asia. Not only are the designs good, but the fabrics are good quality too. I'm no expert, but in my opinion this is what the Singapore labels lack; good fabric. Here are some of their other pieces that I like:

I like the leather detail, the print, and the sleeves.

Hot shoulders.

You can find more on their website, www.coexistonline.multiply.com/ 
It's not the most professional website, but the content is there.


Freya xxx