My MANy Bags Trendspotting #142

Below: Blue is the new favourite colour for Spring Summer 2011! Neil Barrett SS2011...

Below: Ultra bright blues for Jil Sander SS2011... this is one dominant shade for the season...

Below: Bottega Veneta SS2011... blue is masculine and never boring...

Below: 3.1 Phillip Lim SS2011... lighter blue is also seen in abundance for the new season...

Below: Calvin Klein SS2011...

I See Blues For Spring Summer 2011!

Khaki and Military hues were dominating Fall Winter 2010 season. But for next Spring Summer 2011, get ready for an invasion of the blue hues! Navys, midnight blues, sky blues (Especially a bright, almost flourescent shade is everywhere!)... you name a shade, you have it on the runways!

From Neil Barrett (my favourite collection), Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, 3.1 Phillip Lim and more... Blue is the new favourite for Spring Summer 2011.

Source: Vogue UK

Michelle Obama - Inaugural dress

(This is probably the only time we get ourselves involved with politics...)

It wasn't Calvin Klein, neither was it Diane von Furstenberg.

The creative brain behind Michelle Obama's inaugural dress was Cuban-borned American Designer, Isabel Toledo, who is known as a master in geometric and pattern shapes.


The pale gold sheath dress (with matching long coat) was just perfect for the significant occasion. Without a doubt, the "shiny armour" complements her complexion impeccably and we love how the silhouette appears fashionable yet very graceful for a first-lady. Deliberate clash of emerald green pumps was a great effort by Mrs Obama to deviate from the often cliché styles of first-ladies.

Image source: Associated Press

This isn't the first time that Mrs Obama wore a number by the talented Parson Graduate.

In fact, Obama appeared at a New York City fashion world fund-raiser in a black outfit by Toledo last June.

Michelle Obama at Calvin Klein's fundraiser event in a tunic and palazzo pants from Isabel Toledo



And in case you're wondering, none of them made it.

Singapore Fashion Festival - Master Card holders

The Singapore Fashion Festival 2008 returns to the Tent@Orchard with a line-up of local and international designers. Be sure not to miss the S/S 08 and A/W 08 collections as they are being showcased on the runway during 28th March to 6th April!

If you are a Mastercard holder, you are invited to purchase the early bird's tickets now (before everyone else does)
And the good news is, all MasterCard cardholders will enjoy 20% off ticket prices for ALL shows!
(So hurry and get your tickets now - esp the opening gala dinner featuring Matthew Williamson's S/S 08 collection)

Here are some of the highlights to expect during this year's tent@Orchard:

• The S/S 2008 collection by British designer, Matthew Williamson.


• Dazzling Rhapsody by local veteran bridal couturier (and one of Style Damsel's favourite), Tan Yoong


• The capsule collection by Francesca Versace (Donatella Versace's daughter), under the ALLDRESSEDUP label headed by Sven Tan.


• Anteprima's A/W 2008 collection


• and finally, ck CALVIN KLEIN S/S 2008 collection with Creative Director Kevin Carrigan

Tickets are available for sale to the public from 12 March 2008 onwards online at http://www.tdc.sg or via the Tickets.com hotline at 6296 2929.

*All image source are from the SFF 2008 offical website.