Charles and Keith Opens at Fahrenheit 88

A brand spanking new edifice rocked up Bukit Bintang and not to our surprise...a popular shoe brand followed suit - opening its doors to fashionistas craving for footwear.

During the launch, Breast Cancer survivors romanced the runway floor with an edge as they strutted the bags and shoes from the pink limited edition collection with PRIDE.

As part of a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) project for Charles and  Keith, West Malaysia...proceeds from the sale of the pink collection will be donated to the foundation. Never has it been easier for a fashion forward victim to give back with a comeback. The limited edition pink collection is in support of the PRIDE foundation for breast cancer awareness. The pink collection is already available in stores and is set to be a hit among its followers.  Now, if that is not enough reason to shop, I dont know what is....

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Closet Crashers: Belinda Chee

CLOSET CRASHERS

Belinda Chee...Actress, Model and TV Host welcomes Style Unofficial into her home and wowed us with her closet. Welcome to Closet Crashers!

1. Describe your style?

Very chic and modern.

2) How long does it take for you to get ready?

It really depends, sometimes; when the occasion is special I always take a longer time to get ready. I usually get everything prepared a day before the occasion

3. Who inspires you?

I adore Eva longoria

4) Most expensive buy that is in your closet…

     LV bag/clutch

5) Oldest items that you have in your closet...


Skater brand Nixon watch. I had it during my University days and it can still be used until today. It has been with me for almost 7-8 years…

6) Favorite piece? Do you wear it often?

My favourite outfit would be my Levis Bold Curve jeans. I wear it very often. I got it from Singapore. It is especially made for a curvy body like mine.

7) Is there an items that you bought and you havent worn yet?

This dress I got from Bali. Handmade and I still have the tag on. I’m not sure if I ever going to wear it…

8) Most memorable outfit and why?

That would be my Karen Millen Story. I was invited to Anugerah Skrin for an award presentation. I was having a tough time thinking of what to wear…so I did a little shopping, hoping I might find something nice that is more “me”. I came across this dress and it was my size. The dress fitted me perfectly. I was so happy - I thought I could give a call to the DNP clothing management, with hopes that they wouldn’t mind sponsoring the dress. But then it was not my lucky day, as they told me that they only have one piece left and that they couldn’t afford to sponsor me the dress. I told my husband about the dress (who was my BF at that time) and he told me that I still have time to look for another dress.
One fine night, my husband and I had our usual dinner outing together before heading home. We made a pit stop at his home – his excuse was that he had left something behind for a friend and that he needed to grab it. As we both reached the house, he asked me to help him get something from his wardrobe. So I did…and to my surprise…it was the dress I wanted from Karen Millen. He bought me the dress and you know…the funny part was…I never got round to mentioning how the dress looked like. He figured it out by himself! I wore the same dress during my wedding dinner reception. I just thought this dress is so meaningful to me.

9) Describe your ultimate dream closet?

I am very happy with my current wardrobe. So far this is my ultimate dream closet.

10) Are you a trendsetter or follower?

It depends, I can be both. Most importantly, I like to wear something that is comfortable and that suits me.

11) Do you mind wearing your 3 most favorite outfits and posse to the camera? Match them with your any best/favorite shoes, bags or accessories?

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Eat. Pray. Love. My three favourite things to do...

My heart was broken, my esteem shattered. And so began my journey to Mecca to heal my wounded self and find God. After a week of solid prayer, I came back to Malaysia and my normal life - back to square one. But along the way, I stopped at this bookstore and immediately without thinking I picked up this book and bought it. A wonderful read - I felt so connected with Elizabeth especially when she spoke about her "spiritual memoirs."  My favourite line in the book: "Faith is belief in what you cannot see or prove or touch."  It also gave me a new perspective; "soulmates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave." Don't worry, its not preachy at all. Quite a light read with plenty of points to ponder - can a woman search for everything? If you eat, pray and love...you might just get there. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs something deeper and funnier than chicken soup for the soul.

Sex in the City 2

Maybe its cardinal sin for a girl-woman but I was never a fan of the series. To tell you the truth, I have never watched a FULL episode. The reason for this is because I hung out with boys. For as long as I can remember, my best friends have always been boys. Boys saved me from other boys. Boys taught me what they really thought about girls and I never had a problem understanding Martians.

So I could never relate to a bunch of girls, long live sisterhood and travelling pants. To me, women in general were ala Mean Girls. Don’t get me wrong. I love fashion, I had female friends (and still do keep some) and it is comforting to know that you can truly have a platonic relationship with a woman (unless she swings your way). I try and I try but I could never really relate to SATC. 

Until SATC 2: Carrie Bradshaw has been married to the love of her life for two years (has it been that long already?) and is in desperate need to find the “sparkle.”  She is also struggling with identity: is she a wife or the eternal single woman? Miranda seems to have hit the glass ceiling (or hand) and a partner always put her down. Charlotte, mother-of-two, is too busy looking at her nanny’s tits while discovering that she isn’t “the perfect mother”. The outspoken Samantha fights aging and menopause like a crime by taking too many pills.


So what is it about SATC 2 that hit a nerve?

Our usual suspects look happy with life and the Big Apple but what is next for them? I remember in one scene, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) forces Mr. Big (Chris Noth) to go to an exclusive event. At the premiere, Mr. Big, finally has a good time (despite the badly catered food) talking to a Spanish Banker played by Penelope Cruz. Later at home, they fight. Bradshaw does not want to end up being like a traditional “old married couple”. In another scene, Bradshaw receives a flat screen TV to watch B&W movies. Despite Big’s enthusiasm, she’s highly disappointed. She would rather receive jewelry than a TV for an anniversary present.

As a married woman who often has to force her husband to go out for an event, I finally feel for Bradshaw.   WE finally have something in common! I don't know about you but the role of marriage, motherhood and the fear of looking like Miley Cyrus’ mom, does scare me.  

So they head to Abu Dhabi (actually shot in Morocco)…city of entertainment, city of modernity, city of decadence…city of tradition...

Now, the bad and the ugly starts to surface…

Writer-Director, Michael Patrick King wasn’t so “off the ball” when a bevy of ladies started to reveal what was really underneath them abayas…

You see…I remember going to Mecca recently and while waiting for the next prayer call or azan, I would eye a veiled woman carrying her Louboutin pumps into the mosque, notice a lady sporting Vera Wang shades on top of her tudung or find myself next to the owner of an LV monogram rose speedy in a niqab. 

I, myself was veiled and wearing an abaya throughout this entire experience.

However, as a Muslim woman, I did find certain aspects of the movie rather insensitive: French fry eating Arab woman in a niqab and the karaoke scene was just tacky.  Rules are the way you understand the game and Samantha screaming “condoms” would not only anger a crowd in any part of Arabia but would get you stoned to death (literally). No amount of Chanel or Manolo Blahniks can save you then.

To add salt to the wound, just because Samantha has A LOT of sex, does not mean she is more empowered than Muslim women (or in this case Arab women).  Remember: not all Arabs are Muslim and not all Muslims are Arab. 

The SATC 2 girls should have come to Malaysia instead. All they would do is eat! Don’t get me wrong, I’m no jihadist and definitely no hypocrite. I’m all for light entertainment and fashion vomit - I thoroughly enjoyed watching the girls prance in expensive outfits. However, Hollywood should learn to speak to an audience other than Sarah Palin. Let’s hope that future SATC movies do not repeat the mistake of poking fun on other cultures, maybe touch more on universal issues like love and how to keep it.  Back to basics people!

How about…Evan Handler’s character, leaves Charlotte for big boobs? Can’t wait!  Yours  Truly,    The Editor  

Movie Stills courtesy of Warner Bros         *Check out the soundtrack, love the song "Rapture" by Alicia Keys and "Window Seat" by Erykah Badu

Sex and the City 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack