I think i’ve watched the #GoForth ad at least five times. Read my Go Forth blogpost *HERE*
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I was invited to the H&M SS13 preview last week. My favourite piece is the tasseled scarf above – RM149. I’m wearing it over a Gallo by Thian black dress. (Sadly, GBT are no longer around…)
Grape earring also from H&M SS13. The collection will only be released for sale end of January so i’ll do another post on it then!
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denim shirt; levi’s
sheer beaded top; topshop
rope & metal necklace; vinette (jk) bought at urbanscapes
bag; bimba & lola
When i was first asked to blog about Sacoor Brothers, i wasn’t sure it’d be my thing cos the brand looked really serious and a lot more understated than what i’d usually don. This was how i felt after surfing their website, by the way.
After i visited the store, was a different emotion altogether. I felt an affinity with the brand, and ended up buying other items (atop the sponsored clothes they gave me -.-) so i’m a member now too!
You’d be forgiven for not hearing about Sacoor Brothers before, as the Portuguese lifestyle brand has only recently ventured into Asia Pacific with its second store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. (Its first foray is in Raffles City, Singapore.) Outside our region, Sacoor Brothers already has over sixty boutiques across the globe in Portugal, Spain, UK, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait.
SB has some very notable celebrities fronting their campaigns such as William Baldwin, Chris O’Donnell, Rob Lowe, as well as actors from CSI: Miami and Grey’s Anatomy (!). Aside from dressing multiple celebrities from the global fashion, cinema and television industries; Sacoor Brothers is also the official suit supplier for the FC Barcelona football team.
Since opening their first store in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1989; Sacoor Brothers has focused on exquisite European style and produced collections that epitomize elegance of refinement, attention to detail, and the comfort of personalized fit. I had no idea that all pieces were made to measure till i visited their store, and it’s undeniable that clothes purposefully made to fit you well, elevates your sense of self and style to another level altogether.
Sacoor Brothers’ clothes are not meant to be trendy. They’re classic yet contemporary pieces you keep for life. The brand is internationally renowned for its beautiful aesthetics, relentless attention to detail and timeless distinction. Think style purveyors, sartorially dressed urban city dwellers and international jet-setters!
The collection features a premium range of beautiful and timeless men’s and women’s clothing and accessories that focus on natural fabrics and sharp tailoring. Despite keeping to classic silhouettes, the pieces do have a modern and on-trend twist to them. You’ll notice they come mostly in a palette of neutrals, white on white and pastels with some injections of rich golds, maroons and royal blues.
Hyper-culture is explored within the collection’s casual range – with the mixing of colours and decoration through embroidery, badges and elbow patches in contrasting fabrics and embellished linings. You can expect some brighter colours and patterns in their weekend wear that come in the form of bright blue and red in ginghams, tartans, stripes and spots.
Clothes aside, accessories include women’s canvas carry-all bags, soft quilted suede baguettes, and snakeskin totes. There are also leather belts for both men and women (in coloured canvas and distressed leather).
I felt right at home in the store cos there are plush sofas (great for partners who have to wait for you), exceptional customer service, and Nespresso to quench one’s shopping thirst (tho i feel no such dilemma when indulging in my vice).
One of the first pieces that caught my eye – a smart powder blue shirt with a giant bow (RM300).
The only pair of black pants i wear is one in a harem silhouette, and i’ve just been waiting to find THAT perfect pair of black pants. You know you won’t buy one till the right pair comes along lest you’re just wasting money. Well. I finally found THE pair of black pants! What got me cooing in the lush changing room is how smooth and comfortable the material is as well. Makes all the difference when you pay more for better clothes. Trust. (Pants, RM540; silk shirt, RM400)
Every customer receives complimentary personalized contouring services, meaning you’ll be measured for every piece you try so you can see how it’ll fit you upon complete alteration. Every Sacoor Brothers employee is trained in the company’s styling workshops and can expertly alter the clothing. An interesting piece of info is how they work according to the Japanese Kaizen philosophy – striving for continuous improvement.
A dress i tried and they pinned expertly. I was bracing myself in case i got pricked (a little phobia of mine which is absurd considering how many tattoos i have) but they were careful!
THAT shirt i like so much. I got it in the end.
Rosa shortened the sleeves (phew! This is why i rarely buy shirts cos they’re always too big for my puny arms!), took in some material at the sides under my arm, and even the width of the sleeves itself were minimized.
I also picked out this GREAT CLASSIC JACKET OMG I JUST WANT TO GO TO EUROPE NOW NOW NOW. As you can see, the sleeves were also way too long for me but everything was altered to fit fairy-sized me 😀
I just picked the jacket up last week. This jacket will be with me FOREVER. What shall i name it! It’s too gorgeous not to name!
Detail on the back of the jacket is love. The store also carries lamb’s wool cardigans and light ponchos so you can check it out if you’re hunting for warmer wear that will last you ages.
Can’t do a post about Sacoor Brothers without mentioning their menswear! Expect crisply tailored shirts, razor sharp suits, tweeds and tartan blazers, cashmere sweaters, and a range of 100% Italian silk neck ties in a rainbow of colours.
Oh, i love the ties in there… they’re RM199 each and my second visit to the shop saw most of them sold out! The colours and patterns are fit for a modern man who knows how to dress up!
Sacoor Brothers is located at Pavilion Lot 2.01.11, Level 2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Attended the Dr Martens launch because… well it’s Dr Martens. I would be a lamer if i didn’t cover it and post even a few pictures on my blog!
These silver ones are suh-weet
Oh how i was in despair on whether to get a pair (plus media got 30% discount at the launch -.-) I really liked the bottom pairs that reminded me of my shoes when i was a kid… but i didn’t get them. Just had to think about this big new toy i bought myself this week and decided its best i don’t spend any more money for like, a year.
In the middle of this year, i tried using the new Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Cream for the first time. I brought it with me for my travels – Tioman, Shanghai, France, and Italy. Initially, i did notice that my skin was smoother after 10 minutes of application; and wrote a diary/review of my first two weeks using it:
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First few days when i was in KL (Day 3):
– i didn’t like the slightly gloopy consistency/texture of the moisturizer when i first started using it. Maybe it’s because i’m just so used to my regular creamy ones that this was unusual for me. A girl friend said anti-ageing stuff has to be sticky to work (?) so i thought the texture may be a good thing after hearing that.
– i really like how the cream absorbs quickly and makes my skin slightly matte after that. It’s GREAT to apply make up on, as it helps my make up not slide off or streak easily.
After Tioman (Day 8):
– Was a bit worried whether this cream could take up ‘repairing’ my skin after a day of harsh sun and outdoors, but it felt smooth and fine after application.
– Also, still loving the matte feel cos my face didn’t feel sticky after taking my evening shower and going out for dinner on the beach.
After Shanghai (Day 14):
– I got really used to the cream in China, and actually looked forward to applying it regularly
– Also, i don’t know if it’s my imagination, but i do feel my face is less ‘tired’ looking. (The word that came to my mind was ‘chan’ but i don’t think everyone will get it).
– I can also clearly see how my skin has got smoother (incredibly)
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After using it consistently for weeks on end, i got used to seeing how the cream works in the first ten minutes upon application in reducing lines and wrinkles.
The prettiest picture of food i have this time around goes to… MOLDY CAKE! YAY!!!!
I have this (not-that-bad) habit of keeping cake in my fridge in CASE i feel like having a few bites while watching Community. This one i forgot to keep in the fridge hence… the little planet that grew on it. It’s red velvet from Fat Spoon. Someone commented at least we know they don’t have preservatives in there haha. But seriously, when i saw it my first thought was ‘OH NO MY CAKE!’ then ‘Oooooooh so pretty….’ Mold is nature after all, and nature is ALWAYS PRETTY.
Today i had a marathon of five appointments. In between #3 and #4 i had 20 minutes to scoff down lunch and decided to have a nice break at Kampachi @ Pavilion. I felt a bit guilty about having RM70 salmon sashimi but the guilt lasted 2 seconds. After all… my typical alone meal is chili pan mee and a bit of pampering once in awhile will just give me an extra skip for the rest of the day (which it did, just sayin hee hee). I told Clem about my crazy day but how i had a nice lunch by myself. He answered, “I had an apple. It was a nice apple.” LOL kesian.
Had good old Klang bak kut teh weeks ago. I need to venture there more for FOOD.
My mom took me for these great fish noodles that’s further down the road from D’sara Specialist Centre. It’s on the row of shophouses on Jalan SS 20/10. We picked the haruan fish cos it’s got minimal bones and tastes wonderful in the milky soup. If you do go, choose a mixture of fried and boiled fish cos they’re both equally good!
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A bunch of us tried S.wine in BIG @ Publika for the first time. I had the Asian pork chops in lemongrass with ginger & garlic sauce, with rice and sour vege soup. Was. Really. Good. I shared mine with the others (and subsequently took bites of theirs), save for Byron who claimed he didn’t want any, and just his dish alone. So… i didn’t get to try his pasta, which looked really good! Basket. I felt so deprived i went back a few days later to have what he had – the blue cheese + broccoli + chorizo pasta… >
