February Drizzles

Vampire Shoes

2010-09-09T10:56:00.002+08:00

Prada AW10/11 shoes

Picture reference courtesy of Jane Aldrig e

Pantone

2010-09-01T14:22:00.003+08:00

I am really into this colour this moment.
Pantone 7475 C

Final Product

2010-04-24T23:47:00.003+08:00

Finished product....
Think there's slightly hope for this one...

Shining shoulders

2010-03-10T21:40:00.004+08:00

Since its been very very long ever since the SOS post,

This is one of my new phaverruete piece bought for Chinese New Year...
though I'm not that happy with my "love handles"

but trust me...i'm getting rid of them. ( yes mom, its for real this time. )

Fake swarovski iron on shoulder padded sleeveless very body hugging top
Semi 3 quarter black drop crotch harem

If I am given a choice, I'll like Balmain's SS 10 collection's shoulder

FREELANCE SOS

2010-01-04T12:33:00.002+08:00

Freelancer on sale...
Lets see...20% off!

Anything graphic design to custom made shoes.

Maybe...babysitter? personal shopper?

Name it.

MFDC SemiFinal

2009-12-16T21:16:00.003+08:00

The result for Malaysian Footwear Design Competition semifinal is out today.

There's a total of 12 entries from 5 people from my company who entered.

May (shoes + graphic designer) = 3 ladies fashion entries.
2 ladies evening entries.
1 ladies casual entry.

Jen (senior shoe designer) = 1 ladies fashion entry.
2 ladies evening entries.

Jo (fashion designer) = 1 ladies evening entry.

JoonMing (graphic designer) = 1 men fashion entry.

Saiful (accessories designer) = 1 ladies fashion entries.

Entries highlighted in red failed to make it to the semifinals.

However, entries highlighted in green are all IN.

5 of us managed to get to the semi and will need to prepare for sourcing and prototyping the shoes drawn.

Root for us!

Piala Seri Endon Semi Final

2009-11-21T23:06:00.002+08:00

0600 Woke up
0700 Reach times square
0730 Register as one of the participant for piala seri endon fashion category
0900 Breakfast is served
1000 We were ushered to a room to prepare our presentation on given mannequins

****

1300 Ordered lunch but it took forever to come.
1330 Gathered at the backstage for further instruction for catwalk.
1430 Catwalk at times square concourse area started. Our collection was the 2nd to come out.
1530 Everything ended. Titing (colleague and team mate) and I waited for 2nd catwalk.
1630 Catwalk of heat 2 started.
1730 Catwalk ended.
1800 Home.

This competition is really a good experience. It gives me a taste of what fashion designer is like, walking with your models along the runway with the clothes you make. Its really thrilling, although most of the time I worried if I would take the wrong step and fell like an idiot.

Overall, Titing and I think that we did our best, done everything we could and leave the rest to the judges and God. We think that all our blood sweat and money are really worth the moment, whether the judges like the garment or not.

The presentation doesn't go really well but its okay, there are meant to be critiques. Just need to accept and keep in mind.

One of the 2 thing I regret the most is that this post is just gonna be words, no pictures or to put it regretfully, no evidence of what we've accomplish so far. Maybe because by the time, I'm really tired, cant think of anything else besides hoping the models does not trip on the dress.

I brought camera, didn't take one good picture of the dress, of the models, of the show, of the catwalk, of our joint effort. I just cant believe I'm this stupid for once. Although media is almost a lot more than the participant, but it would be quite impossible to get the pictures from them.

The 2nd thing is that it is my first real show, on the catwalk, with media coverage. I didnt bother to invite any friends to support us. We didnt even ask our colleagues to come. Its just that the glorious moment just pass by in a blink of an eye, without any evidence, any witnesses. I really hoped that I invite all those who has faith in my passion, who has faith in me. I'm really terribly sorry. I really thank you guys for our utmost support.

This doesnt end the competition just yet, tomorrow I will need to go to times square one more time, to hear the results. Bless me.

Malaysian Footwear Design Competition

2009-10-17T21:07:00.005+08:00

These few days I've been very busy trying to finish up the shoes entries i have been working on for the last couple of weeks. There's 4 category:

1. mens fashion footwear
2. ladies fashion footwear
3. ladies evening footwear
4. ladies leisure footwear

Its maximum of 3 entries per category, so being a human as greeedy as me, I entered 3 for fashion, 2 for evening and 1 for leisure for all ladies category.

I tried to join the men's category, but oh well...the deadline's up before I could think of anything.
Well...the initial deadline i meant.
Now that the association said that there's not enough entries therefore it will be postponed till end of the month.....I dropped my jaw and I froze there for sometime.

Now that I have another 10 days, I think I might cook something up for the rest of the entries that is still available for entries.

My sifu won first for last year evening entries, so I am quite under pressure, and I myself have had some expectation for myself. Although now I wont know how it'll turn out, but I already give my best. All there's left is prayers i guess.

3 fashion categories

2 evening categories

1 casual entries

Thats all...more to come...if i can think of more...lol

Signing off

MacQueen's Absurdity

2009-10-07T23:14:00.005+08:00

Okay...its not for the faint hearted...it really isnt.

When drawing shoes...we always try to find ways to create new silhouette or what new shape makes the shoes more flattering on the feet.

This is awesome...

Very alien-ish and very terminator-ish

Very Graphic and Cyber dont you think? Something like from starwars...

This is just "normal". The most normal shoe in the collection cuz...

...its only metal wall-e ish right? even rodarte's shoe was something to do with nats and screws.

See?

Oh...talking about absurdity. or Crazy...
Well, dont mention flattering, it doesnt even look like something you wear on the feet.

From the front, it looks just nice, with bit and pieces of glass or something. Very new and oh...look...high platform ankle boots. was what i thought when i saw untill....

I saw the sideview.

I think I dont need to comment more on this...

Because it speaks for itself already

Isn't it? It is gonna make a huge uproar and well successful for having me to feature it here.
Forget about wearing it. One should buy some flowers to put in it. Agree?

Batik Painting

2009-10-04T21:54:00.003+08:00

First, melt all candles you've got.

Colours...

First layer of wax (canting)

Closer

Even closer...lol

First layer of colour.

Hand belongs to Titing ( teammate ) doing the 2nd layer of wax.

Fill in the colours.

There, done!

Now its been sent to fix the colour and wash off the wax.
Root for us! Fighting!

Jonathan Saunders

2009-10-02T00:24:00.003+08:00

I love these shoes here. I think so far its the best statement shoes for S/S2010.
My conclusion of all the shoes so far is doesnt really differ from last year's S/S 2010.
A lot of colour blocking still going on...
and damn big piece of a wedge in weird shape.

Hopefully some nice ones from Paris Fashion week

Atlantis Goddess

2009-09-28T13:02:00.004+08:00

Fashion Illustration.
Some random job i liked doing.

Similarity

2009-08-26T23:11:00.011+08:00

Some how.....similar?

photo courtesy of yumumu

somehow similar to my old final project

Goods from HK

2009-08-20T21:40:00.005+08:00

sequinned long tank. free size. can fit till L size. loose fit. RM 69.
more info...februarydrizzles@gmail.com

racerback tank. WHITE and GREY. M-L size. flippable sequinned alphabets. RM 35.
more info...februarydrizzles@gmail.com

literally shirt-dress. jersey shirt top cotton skirt. Fits M-L. RM 39.
more info...februarydrizzles@gmail.com

flower print summer dress. Free size. RM 59.
more info...februarydrizzles@gmail.com

This is a fund raising for an event before 3rd sept.
COD available and negotiable.
email for more info~

Earrings

2009-07-25T11:13:00.003+08:00

Since I cant storm up any responses for the first two items, i'll try this one next...

Earrings...from HK

SOLD!
Diamante : 1 cm in diameter

Earring hook colour in nickel

Colour : Purple

Code : FD 003

Price : RM 10

Diamante : 1 cm in diameter , 5 mm in diameter

Earring hook colour in nickel

Colour : Purple and light blue

Code : FD 004

Price : RM 12

Diamante : 1.3 cm in diameter , 1 cm in height

Earring hook colour in gun

Colour : Purple

Code : FD 005

Price : RM 15

Drizzling diamante ( SOLD OUT )

2009-07-20T23:25:00.015+08:00

Delicious faux diamond pendant from Hong Kong.

Drizzling down to you!

Pendant : 3 cm in height / 1.3 cm in diameter

Ballbearing chain : 98 cm in perimeter ( can be adjusted to preferred length upon request )

Colour : black

Code : FD 001

Price : ~~RM 30.00~~
Now RM 23.50

Pendant : 3 cm in height / 1 cm in diameter

Ballbearing chain : 98 cm in perimeter ( can be adjusted to preferred length upon request )

Colour : nickle

Code : FD 002

Price : ~~RM 30.00~~
Now RM 23.50

Unisex.

Please leave a comment or email me at februarydrizzles@gmail.com for more information.

Goodies from HK

2009-07-20T13:34:00.002+08:00

I will be posting up goodies from HK and its for sale.
Just going along with mega sales everywhere.
There will be some clothes and accessories.
Stay tuned...

Lets pray my internet connection is being blessed alright?

HK in my suitcase

2009-07-04T12:26:00.000+08:00

Hot from the papers

2009-06-07T16:38:00.003+08:00

My illustrations are on the news!

Its on the Sunday Star Newspaper clove section!

Although my name or whatsoever is not mentioned, I'm thrilled enough to have my drawings on the papers.

I really should've forged my signature like my boss suggested. I....forgot.

Lets see the proof now....

Its not very clear due to bad lighting in my room...

Since its out in the papers, original sketches will be added in when I got a hold of it in the office.

Alright....somethings up after my first shoes and it has been a long long time.

Keep your eyes on the new updates.
Fall Winter 09 behind the scenes coming soon....

Stay tuned

2009-06-06T23:26:00.002+08:00

For tomorrow's newspaper!

For eclipse fall/winter 09 behind the scene sneak peek

Random inspiration and illustrations

2009-05-31T21:27:00.003+08:00

Its been a long long while since I last updated on this...phew...

The connection is twisted so far, and I have been struggling to keep this blog alive.
Not that I got lots to blog or blab about, but I have something good to share!

I love their stuff. Not to mention, its so far the most advanced fashion designer's website I have ever seen. I like their designs, and I like how its a 2 person's style put together than an individual identity. Like, its clashing in harmony kinda thing.

I wont post up anything here, just to perk up some interest. Go to their site and indulge yourself.

And that reminds me....I had drew some fashion illustration for this season's Estee Lauder Model Search, although I am quite blur what its for, but it should be on the Star Papers on Monday.

I am so going to buy cut glue file it.
Of course, it'll come up here as well.
I forgot to forge a signature on the pieces though.

Done!

Like a diamond in the sky~

2009-05-07T13:21:00.003+08:00

Its been a while since i last posted. Laziness took over me. Or should I say books too over.
Whatever it is, I'm BACK!

There's this blogger features jewelry designers and its soooo good.
I think the blogger features contemporary jewelry designers and everything is damn nice...

I shall show you pictures...

Oh....you should check it out here!

Ashley Isham

2009-04-22T23:23:00.006+08:00

There is this Singaporean Designer...who i think is awesome.
Recently, he designed this coke can...
although i dont quite understand the concept behind the whole can design...

ok...scrap it.

I am more interested in him as a fashion designer not a coke can designer....

Check out his stuff here !

These are part of his amazing amazing holy goodness fantastic stuff...

O.R.G.A.N.I.Z.E.

2009-04-13T19:59:00.001+08:00

Stumble upon some interesting stuff...

Visit here for full post!

Debut Shoes + Pavillion Pit Stop Fashion Show

2009-04-05T20:31:00.006+08:00

Oh...no no...I'm not selling these babies...
Its my FIRST DEBUT SHOES!
I'm quite happy with how it turned out though...
Kinda fierce yet easy to wear...ha!

Now this is what it looks like on real models...

Tadaa! Shall we get a closer look?!

Look, decent isnt it? Its one size bigger on the models though...

For all I realise, its actually a "PRIVATE EVENT"
Luckily I did not go around inviting people to go and look at my shoes and end up trying to peek at the escalator or something.

And I dress kinda lousy for a red carpet event for goodness sake.
Red was the dress code...well, F1 ma....
At the entrance there was even a fire red Ferrari okay?

And as a member from the company, of course I has the right to go backstage didn't I? Lol...
And I feel priviledged...

Now its time for some clothes...and models...

Charlie's Angels pose worrr...

I'm still proud of my gorgeous shoes...
For tomorrow I might ask the shoemaker to make me one my size...lol
Its reasonable to have your first shoe for yourself isn't it?

I think its absolutely reasonable...ha!

Pavillion Pit Stop Sneak Preview

2009-04-02T23:38:00.004+08:00

As I have mentioned before, I will have my first shoes on the runway in pavillion in April...
and the even just took place a couple of hours ago...in well, pavillion of course. lol

But for its very late and i'm very tired squeezed in the crowd trying to take photos...
I can only postpone the "real" post...but never the less, I'll have you temporarily entertained with the sneak peek like this...i know its not much but please bear with me...haha

Also, I would like to thank Ashlei and JT for being in Pavillion to support me in my first shoe debut!

Thanks you both...you guys are too sweet!

Sandra Backlund

2009-04-01T22:38:00.004+08:00

Introducing Sandra Backlund...
not you average fashion designer...
I am so in love with her stuff...

the (i dont know if i can call it garment) coz some is just like handicraft to me...lol

I like her sculptural garments, be it knitted, crocheted, or glued together...

Not only that, as you can see from the pictures, its not from the same collection.
And I like how she named he collection...ha!

Some are called Ink Blot Test, Perfect Hurts, Dont Walk, Blank Page, Last Breath Bruises and etc...

I was blown away by the collection name before i could see the designs...hahahah

I'm really impressed with the knit ones....i wish i have the patients to knit...
and i'll leave it during my retirement...lol

See her whole collections here!

Anticipation...

2009-03-28T23:36:00.004+08:00

In April, I'll be able to attend a fashion show in Pavillion...(well, my company participated)
and it will be my very first time having my shoes being paraded in catwalks by models...
I am very much anticipating how it'll turn out.

In May, I'll also be able to go on a trip to Hong Kong to do some material sourcing...
And meeting suppliers and such...most importantly, its the first time i'm going on a work trip. First time going to Hong Kong, first time going with colleagues and all...

Of course, pictures will be up when the event eventually take place. :)

Earth Hour 2009

2009-03-25T20:48:00.003+08:00

By right, this is a fashion blog...
But i cant help promoting this cool event up here...

This Saturday 28th March 2009, Earth hour went global by encouraging everyone in every nation to off their lights for an hour to tell the whole world that our home is now sick. ( and we are trying to make an effort )
This movement is started by Sydney and I think its great effort to save the earth, to unite everyone in the whole world with just a simple action which is...by turning off the lights.

I hope everyone will have a great time to re-discover the world and the people you love in the dark. For saving the earth and for unity.

Here's actually a little thought that are somehow related...

1. Buy glow in the dark fabric pen or gel...
2. Scribble on your t shirts like writing (support earth hour! or something)
3. Parade on the street with your friends!

This is example....

Well, there are only some things that can be done in the dark and why miss this opportunity?!

Jolibe

2009-03-21T20:36:00.004+08:00

Heard this from JT, and found out some pretty amazing stuff
Will be watching them from now on...lol

Boys

2009-03-21T20:21:00.004+08:00

It would be nice if i can have them as boyfriend

A girl is a girl...afterall

2009-03-19T23:50:00.009+08:00

This post and the post below...
are all from an amazing website,
with amazing clothes,
amazing models,
amazing poses,
well....amazingly unaffordable price for me though...

though its expensive, i can understand why
its so damn good!

the pictures...doesn't it make you drool?

Now, go visit it !

Tom Boy

2009-03-18T23:29:00.011+08:00

Somehow...the umbrella is a bit off...
Oh well...its a lust list after all...

White Day

2009-03-14T18:15:00.004+08:00

To all complete humans in the world, with blessings...

C = comfort, cozy and Chloe

2009-03-14T00:49:00.010+08:00

Just before the clothes, i would like to highlight on the make up and styling...
Simply stunning i would say...

I'll let pictures do the talking

Its so cozy and warm i can feel winter miles away....
I would most likely own these clothes to wear in Genting!

Its looks so comfortable i can sleep in it...

I am not too into velvet, but i think its a really beautiful trousers...

*drooling over this*

*and this*

velvet pantsuit...(quote pohli "so clever")

i love the degree of feminity injected into the collection.
not too overdoing it...

looks so delicious

i am TOTALLY in love with menswear for ladies this season
oversized blazers, tailored pants and leather belts...
something that one can find in dad's closet.

this is what i call a dash of happiness....in ruffle form...lol

this whole look looks like its custom made just for this model...
looks damn good on her...

Tao Okamoto

2009-03-06T19:52:00.006+08:00

I like Tao Okamoto, I didn't realised it but I like boyish girl...and i hope i could pull their looks and styling.

These are her runway pictures...
She's not all those pretty pretty type...but she's electrifying

This is from 2009 fall winter by Philip Lim.
Her personal style inspires designer Philip Lim to style all his models into short bob haircut
to walk his show. Wigs are trimmed to similar length...
Which made me wanted grab a scissors and start cutting my hair.

This is her modelling in one of the editorial.

This is off the runway...

This is her when she still had her long hair...She didn't appeal much with her long hair as compared to her short bob now. So recognizable...

I still like her bob...i wish i could pull it off looking as cool as she is...

Still looks better like this right?

Zipper Skirt

2009-03-05T00:03:00.012+08:00

Pin and cut ----------*scissors icon*---

Fold flaps and sew with rubberband
Sew the zips at both the left and right edge...lol
Top stitch at both sides of the zip...

Well, the zip actually functions very well although its just for accessories purposes...

Finish constructing and...

Can see the black thread? its trimmings...
Pin and secure the edge...
Hand stitched it round the edge of the skirt....lol...
I wish sewing machine can do it...

Tadaa!....finished product... its with 2 hidden pockets at the side!

And how it looks on actual human...
(backdrop is my office!)

I promise i'll work on my weight management, so i could look better in pictures...lol
By far, this is my neatest sewing work...more to come!

Briefs....i mean...Brief case

2009-03-03T21:08:00.004+08:00

Heavy Shoulders

2009-02-26T23:21:00.011+08:00

i think i see some shoulder pads from my mom's time

And instead of shoulder pads underneath the clothes, its now underneath the skin...

Temitope Tijani

2009-02-25T20:00:00.008+08:00

Temitope Tijani's photographs

Her fabric print are from her photographs for example, these are from photographed jewels...

Water colour effect...blurred edges....
very feminine...

I especially love how she did the opacity thingy...

See what i mean?

all photos credit to wgsn

Yellow Zipper

2009-02-23T00:38:00.000+08:00

Project - Exposed zip puffy skirt
Playlist - Love Story Taylor Swift
Mood - Lazy afternoon rain.
Expected to be done - 1st March

Swatches - sneek peek