Tis The Season To Be Bow

This Summer is the season to go bold with bold bow. Perhaps it may remind you of Hello Kitty or Minnie, but do expect to see this Kitty and Minnie's all-time-favorite hair accessory being seated on some fashionistas' heads this Summer.

I love bows (who doesn't?) of all sizes. Bows are cute, but I don't love them for this reason. I love bows because they are versatile. Bow can be worn as a standalone accessory or it can also be used as a detail on clothing or fashion accessory of all kinds. Bow, when being made using materials of different textures and colors, would generate different style impact. If you want to look cute, choose a bow made by soft satin. If you are up for a punk look, go for black or metallic color bows made by leather or synthetic leather. If vintage is your cup of tea, go for bows made by felt,lace or velvet. The list goes on.

So if you are up for bows, don't miss the Lapsap Junkyard Sale this Sunday. You will be thrilled by a complete range of accessories with bow detailing (featuring handmade accessory as well as one of a kind jewelry that are brought back from other parts of the world).

Lapsap Junkyard Sale w/ Dim Mak & The Cobrasnake

Venue: Palate Palette (Click here for map)

Date: May 31, 2009 (Sun)

Time: 12p.m. to 6 p.m.

All headbands featured above are designed and handmade by the Assembly of o.d.d.. Only one piece is available for each design. If you would like to reserve any of the above item and to pick it up at the junkyard sale, just send me an e-mail with your name and mobile number. More items will be posted in the next few days so continue to check back..........

Last update........

Feeling lucky today? Yes, you are. What you will see below are some accessories that were brought back from my recent vacation. Only one piece is available each so if you are keen, do drop by earlier at the Junkyard Sale tomorrow.

Victorian Lace Trimmed Collar-necklace (SOLD)

Somewhere In Time - necklace (SOLD)

My "Altered" Ego

I had been so totally absent.  I confess that I was not inspired or rather, nothing inspired me. 

I had not been given thought on anything.  I did not update my blog.  I stopped participating in flea market, bazaar, junkyard sale or whatever they call it, for months. I am far from being an aggressive vendor.

     

It's towards the end of March now.  I can hear the birds chirping. Perhaps it's just my imagination or hallucination.  I know there is no Spring in this tropical country, but I can use my imagination to visualize the arrival of Spring. Nothing and no one should ever stop me from doing so.  Not the traffic lights, not our ministers, not mom, and not even that dog who can't seem to stop barking.

So, as I imagine to usher in Spring, I start to hear birds chirping. I can smell the scents of flowers. Then I gather my mind, awaken my soul, and place my two hands back to work. In few hours time, you will be able to see a thing or two on this page.  I named them the "Altered" Ego because I don't create them, I just alter............

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After countless hours, I am back in this square room.  Empty handed. Nothing to be featured. Not sure about you, but I am upset.  I have my "Altered Ego" right in front of me, I tried to capture some pictures, but I couldn't seem to get the mood right.  

I am sorry.  Patience required.            

      

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Now, please meet Gladice, the lady in red.  

Round-toed with 2.5-inch heels 

Trimmed with lace

Match with 50s looking outfit.  Oh, don't forget that red headhand

RM45 (EUR Size 37)

Coming up next is Priscilla.  She's probably born in the 70s as I was told.  She is fully made of genuine leather even on the outsole.  I could have leave her alone, but I decided to give her a facelift.  The results?? The 70s Priscilla now looks like she's born in the 40s.  So err...ok, probably facelift is not the right term to use.  Anyway, please welcome Priscilla.

Very demure-looking Priscilla with 2-inch heels

RM85 (EUR Size 36)

Pre-Used, Pre-Owned, Pre-Loved at Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale

I will be setting up a corner at Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale this Sunday to sell off some of my pre-USED, pre-OWNED, and pre-LOVED items. In actual fact, most of the items that I will be selling are pre-OWNED and pre-LOVED, but not pre-USED. In short, the items are mostly BRAND NEW.

So why do I want to sell off these clothes and bags that were never been worn then? Eh..the answer is simple, Impulsive Buy.

Impulsive buying is a common consumer behavior and all of us shop impulsively every now and then. Err....don't we?

We tend to shop impulsively under certain circumstances like:

1. When we aspire to be a certain celebrity

2. When we fall in love

3. When we fall out of love

4. When we are distressed

5. When the Shop Assistant is too nasty

6. When the Shop Assistant is too nice

7. When there is a SALE

8. When it's payday

9. ...the list goes on

So do come by and have a look at my Impulsive Buy this Sunday at Palate Palette. I will not be selling any of the items that I have posted on my blog titled "Shoes..in Loving Memory" (http://shoeloft.blogspot.com/2008/09/shoesin-loving-memory.html) there because those are my treasures. However, I will be happy to bring over the items if any of you would like to have a look at them. Just need to let me know beforehand.

Candy Bangles

Tiffany Fedora Hat (SOLD)

I will also be selling the original Goods of Desire (GOD) handbags and wallets that I carried back from Hong Kong. All items are only available in one piece. GOD is a brand founded in Hong Kong and their much acclaimed designs have won them many designing awards throughout the years. Take a peek at their brand concept and products at http://www.god.com.hk .

See you on Sunday!

All Items Above Will Be Available At:

Lapsap BBQ Junkyard Sale

Date: Oct 12, 2008

Venue: Palate Palette (Please click http://palatepalette.com for direction)

Time: 1p.m. to 7p.m.

Shoes...in Loving Memory

The shoes and bags shown on this blog are my personal collections. The shoes are genuine vintage, but Brand New (never been worn). Most of these shoes' upper and sole are dried out. Some of these shoes' cuttings are also too narrow to be worn. Therefore, I would only recommend you to use them as display items in your vintage shop, as collectibles, or as decorative items to suit your vintage decor.

I would keep updating this blog as and when so do check back often. All prices shown exclude shipping and handling cost. Prices are non-negotiable because the shoes are genuine Vintage but not replica or reproduction (unless otherwise specified).

Please feel free to drop me a note at shoeloft@hotmail.com if you need further descriptions of the items or if you would like to loan them for styling purposes.

Old Black Joe Unisex Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 50s to 70s

Printed Size: 6 (more or less equivalent to European size 35 or 36 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes, but not guaranteed. Suggest wearers to change the outsole before wearing

Color: Cream

Price: RM50

Candy Girl Sandals

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: 50s to 60s

Printed Size: 39 (more or less equivalent to European size 34 or 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes

Color: Chili Red

Price: RM60

My Fair Lady Pumps

Brand: Sunshine

Estimated Year of Production: 40s.

Printed Size: 3

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: No. The upper and outsole are dried out. The joint on one side of the shoes throat is broken. Recommended to be used as a display item or for collection purposes only.

Color: Cream (with stain on the upper and heels)

Price: RM25

Veronica Pumps (SOLD)

Brand: King

Estimated Year of Production: 80s

Printed Size: 6 (more or less equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock. Some glue stains around the shoes' ribbons and heels area.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: White

Price: RM40

Little Johnny Loafers (SOLD)

Brand: Monte Rocca

Estimated Year of Production: 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 34

Condition: Never been worn.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Casablanca

Price: RM60

Belle Pumps

Brand: Unknown

Estimated Year of Production: 60s

Printed Size: Unknown (should be equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: Pre-loved. Minor scratches.

Wearable: Yes. Flexibility of changing the ribbons.

Color: Black patent.

Price: RM60

Jade Bowling Bag (SOLD)

Brand: Poly Pac

Estimated Year of Production: Mid 80s

Estimated Size: 40cm (L) x 28cm (H) x 15cm (W)

Condition: Never been used. Excellent condition.

Usable: Yes

Color: Jade

Price: RM85 (SOLD)

Ruth Ballerina Flats

Brand: Castea

Estimated Year of Production: 60s

Printed Size: 3 (more or less equivalent to European size 33 of 34 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Mocha

Price: RM50

Cleopatra Triangular Wristlet (Genuine Leather)

Brand: Unknown

Estimated Year of Production: 90s

Condition: Pre-loved. Minor scratches.

Usable: Yes.

Color: Black

Price: RM70

Henry Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 5

Condition: New deadstock. Minor glue stain on the edge of left shoe.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Beige

Price: RM60

Lucas Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 7

Condition: New deadstock. Scratches on trims.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Bourbon

Price: RM60

Pete Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 7

Condition: New deadstock. Minor scratches on left shoe's trim.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Beige

Price: RM60

Phyllis Sandals (Genuine Leather)

Brand: Hong Kong Footwear

Estimated Year of Production: 70s to 80s

Printed Size: Nil (should be equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Turquoise

Price: RM80

Beatrice Mary Jane (SOLD)

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: 50s to 60s

Printed Size: 35

Condition: Never been worn

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Monarch

Price: RM60