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It is finally here! Emmagem’s first ever online contest! We want to spread the love of emmagem and give away amazing prizes 
Emmagem is planning on many more contests to come!! This contest is super easy, all you have to do is dress up, take a picture and send in your entries!
What do you win,exactly?
Over RM1000 worth of goodies from our sponsors!
White Label Closet Gift Certificate Worth RM50 x 4
A Model Studio 2 x Smiley Pop top worth RM42, 2 xUrban Zebrano top worth RM39
A Model Xcess 1 x Shouder Bag worth RM45, 1 x Crocodile OL bag worth RM50, 1 x Crocodile Flip Bag worth RM49, 1 x Two way handy Bag worth RM50
Tiny Tapir bags worth RM95
Soak Republic Gift Certificate Worth RM30×2, RM10 x 2
Ween Cupcakes Gift Certificate Worth RM30 x 3, RM10x 1
Fabulousity Boulevard Gift Certificate Worth RM30 x 3
Angelfac3 RM25 x 3 gift voucher,a mystery gift worth RM35
A Dash of Awesomeness 10 x e for emmagem necklaces worth RM10
My Stuff Shoppe RM30 x 1
5 x A pair of movie tickets (Sex and the City) 10 x RM10
Starts from today July 1st, 2008 (Tuesday) until July 15th, 2008, Thursday (11:59PM) Friday, July 18th, 2008
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Pinstripe Cotton Vest from Forever 21
Hi!
I’m looking for a vest, not the halter vest for women. I want the man’s version of a vest but in a smaller size, of course. My budget is below RM 40.
Thanks!
Ashleigh
Hey Ashleigh,
Browsing through the online boutiques we tend to see that most of the vest sold are halter vests. But your in luck!! Cat in a Bowl Boutique has a piece that fits to your description down to the price tag!!
Enjoy!
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That Formal Vest from Cat in a Bowl (RM40)
ALL of the featured shops can be found here ! Happy Shopping!
Hey fashionistas!
We have awesome news for everyone. We’re organizing our very first styleCONTEST and it will be launched on Tuesday, July 1st! Watch this space for more information about what to do. We have GREAT prizes from our sponsors:
Come back soon for more updates on how to enter and what exactly will you win!:)
We are going to give out more prizes for a lot more people instead of 3 prizes only, so a lot more people can get prizes from the styleCONTEST!
In other news, we have finally reached a 2000 unique hit mark. We are loving every minute of it here at emmagem! We hope that you like what you see here and come back for more whenever you need anything!
White Label closet (link)
WLC in short is one of the shops that always sells out after their new arrivals comes. Their recent new arrivals has already all sold out! They always bring in really pretty and feminine clothes that will bring in your inner girliness Remember to always visit them, before their clothe srun out!
Perfect cut to give an illusion for a slimmer body! And Satin dresses are just too pretty. Miss Maple, RM46
Simple smocked back purple top for a day out shopping. Miss Vera, RM39
Awesome boho-type dress with a kimono cut. Japanese flower, RM50
Pink Box (link)
Pink Box has the most variety of items sold at their online store! They also have a real physical shop newly opened at Aman Suria. They carry not only trendy clothes and shoes, but also, jewelry, accessories, decorative items and also soft toys. They carry casual, dressy and work wear too.
Visit PinkBox Boutique!
K-1-3, Jalan PJU 1/43,
Aman Suria Damansara,
47301 PJ, Selangor. (Map here)
03-7880 5579/012-3979203
This pretty blue number is pleated so nicely! Amber Satin Pleat Dres, RM98
Sweet and Simple spag strap top with a short short pants, perfect for those days lazing at home, but in style!
Weekend top and pants, RM48
These handmade toys are so pretty! I would get one just because it is too pretty! Dweey Series called Cupid Strike ‘I Love U’, RM48
Katzi Couture (link)
Katzi couture has the most classic dresss and tops that you can just wear over the years and it will still look awesome. They have a selection of basic dresses that are very flattering for a woman with any shape or size. Owh, they also bring in a lot of silky dresses which are just so sexy!
This sleeveless dress is pretty awesome for only RM46
Stylish dress with a ruffled one shoulder dress, RM46. Simple yet so pretty!
Silky bow tie at the neckline top, RM43. I can just imagine how this top would feel when wearing it
TicTacToe28 (link)
Tictactoe is one super famous site. The sisters really do know how to pick what to sell. Each time they have a new arrival, it will definitely be sold out in a matter of days!:) They have even come up with attractive free gifts when you shop with them. When you’ve bought a certain amount of clothes, you can choose some gifts from their selection. Now, don’t we all love free gifts!
Antique Mode, with pretty beadings of flowers and birds. A perfect casual top with a twist. RM55
Basic V neck dress. This green is just so cheery! Wear it out to brighten your day! RM45
Sexy fit polka lace, RM39. Love the polka dots!
A Model’s Studio (link)
A Model’s Studio and A Model’s Xcess‘ new arrivals are very much perfect for a casual day out:) A Model’s Studio updates every sunday nights without fail. So if you’re wondering when to be in front of the computer to wait for new arrivals, remember, Sunday Nights 
Maxi Dress is love!:) RM58
Designer Inspired Flamingo Dress perfect for a glamourous night out, RM52, with Ribbon Silky bag which totally matches the blackness of the dress from A Model’s Xcess, RM42
Silky ruffles, ruffles. These are Top Shop Inspired according to AMS!:) RM38
A Big shopaholics party just ended last weekend! The KLUE Urbanscapes! Tell us how was it if you went for it:)
Next, Bijou Bazaar
SPCA always had their famous jumble sale, now they have their second hand charity shop always on sale with branded goods and magazines. Support their cause!:)
Where can you buy a second-hand pair of Guess jeans, back issues of your fave magazines, a charming tea set, potted plants or intriguing electronic gadgets - all at an unbeleivable bargain AND to benefit a good cause?
Let it be a secret no longer ! Due to the popularity of the SPCA Jumble Sale, we have now opened a small Charity Shoppe at our premises. The Shoppe is brimming over with good stuff - clothes, trinkets, kitchenware, paintings, shoes, bags, books and so much more! It’s open on weekends from 9am-4pm, drop by and you won’t leave empty-handed! For more information about the Shoppe, please call the SPCA Front Office at 42565312/ 42535179.
Update!!
Osixnine(http://osixnine.blogspot.com)
ALL SHOES & BAGS : still 50% OFF til 15th July
ALL EARRINGS & NECKLACES : UP TO 70% starting 1st July!
Omg, we have loads of sale this week:) Here are a few we found with the help of our awesome readers:)
ALL of the featured shops can be found here ! Happy Shopping!
Cool Blue Sundress perfect for a hot sunny day, RM55 from Girls Bazaar
Polka Dot Tube with smocked back, oh so cute! RM40, last piece! from Behind the Seam
Cutout Flower top in various colour, so cute! RM38 From Dress Cube
Sexy Babydoll top, so chic and flowery in black, RM28 from A Lollipop Shop
Pretty checked/gingham top RM32 from Double Woot
Add more colours into your life with this piece from Curvy Chics called Beth, RM50
this piece is so pretty! Noir Classic from Go Gorgeous RM45
Kimono inspired top, RM48 from Rainbow Mallows
Maxi Maxi Maxi! They’re everywhere! Here’s one from Toots RM80
Step into my garden! An awesome handmade piece RM28 by The Glittering Nights
Tan bag RM68 from Soul Chic
ALL of the featured shops can be found here ! Happy Shopping!
Awesome Purple Top from Storybook Couture at 1 Utama (Listed here)
SHOES from Miss K Boutique (Listed here)
Splurge on this boston shaped bag for RM145.
Victoria’s Secret Chic Weekender Handbag from Victoria Secret Lover
Vintage Looking Pendant, RM129 from Tea and Sympathy (Listed here)
From our Cupcake Store Directory:
ALL of the featured shops can be found here ! Happy Shopping!
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These bangles are so pretty! They come in many colours and patterns. They are called VITA. They are handy crafted in Italy and has a lot of celebrities who just love to wear them. Check out Eva Longoria, Katherine Hiegel and many others wearing a Vita here. It is like one of those classic bracelet where you can wear them at any time just to jazz up your outfit. It comes in a bamboo style pattern, chain link style pattern and these simple plain ones as seen on the left here. Many other designs available too. So many to choose from. Even Blair from Gossip Girl was seen wearing a Vita in one of the episodes!
Check out more photos below the cut!
WHERE TO GET THESE AWESOME BANGLES? (more…)
We have updated MOFSD this week, more news updates coming your way on our next mofsd update!:) Owh, please don’t forget to vote for the toilet poll!
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Platypus 0.5L + 1L Bottles by Cascade Designs RM28
This bottle is way too cute.. I believe it is made out of really good materials that won’t make your water smell of metal or plastic when used for a long time. It is also lightweight, and owh my, you can roll up the bottle when there’s no more water!
50% off! Clothes at Tres Chic is going on sale! Sale starts today and ends at the end of the month!
GIMME LINKS TO THAT BOTTLE AND THE SALE DETAILS! CIick, click!
I really love boots and I just think that wearing boots really jazzes up an outfit and gives a sense of unexpectedness to it, be it a simple shift dress or even a mix match of knee length skirt with high boots. There is of course the weather constraint if wearing in Malaysia , but I think one must be brave where fashion is concern . And I am really glad to tell you that these days , young fashionistas just go for it hot or cold irregardless.
The general rule to wearing boots is the longer the skirt the higher the boots. I say generally because the bootie transgresses both long and short issue. I also believe sometimes if the combination is right , one should throw the rule book out the window. Boots because it originates as a reason to protect against the cold naturally look best when worn with tights unless you are Jessica Simpson than you just wear it with bikini top, cut off shorts and a cowboy hat and of course cowboy boots and make sure you are washing a Mustang and be dancing around it…
Let’s start from the bottom of the foot, a bootie , as mentioned earlier can be worn with both long and short skirts , flare or fitted skirt and likewise with pants. It can even look quite formal if the colour combination is right.
Mid calf to ankle boots are usually worn with anything that is above the knees, but also look good tucked into pants of jeans.
Knee high boots are best worn under skirts that covers the knees or tucked into slim pants or jeans. My new hairdresser wore her brown tanned leather boots with a knee length summer shift dress and I thought she look so cool, chewing her gum as she cut my hair …
Thigh high boots on the extreme is however a contradiction like the bootie as it is worn with usually short shorts or short skirts. It is also quite sexy to just wear it with tights and a top… or like J.Lo when she performed at 2007 American Idol to introduce her Spanish album and single , a long flowy caftan, split high at the sides and tights tucked in thigh high boots and with the light shining on her and fake wind blowing at her and …it was fiery…tough and soft at the same time.
I usually prefer boots that look more refined with heels and stilettoes with polish leather, but these days they have ‘em flat , wedge heels and even with platform heels, take your pick. D&G featured boots that look like wellingtons with heels in orange color and they paired them with knee length tartan skirt and cardigan twinsets. And with that , a previously school marmish look has been given a new twist…
So I know , we have summerlike weather all year round and it is still summer but all the fall fashion previews have made my winter soul nolstagic…so I guess I just have to take out my boots and give them a good airing…
Do you like boots too? What holds you back if any about buying a pair?
Hey!
I need some swimwear for the Seventeen Summer Splash this saturday! Is there any E-boutique i can go to which has pretty nice swimwear? Owh, and fast delivery or COD would be great too! Cos, er, I want to get it by saturday!
Louanne
The Seventeen Summer Splash is around the corner, yes, and everyone’s searching for awesome swimwear! Here are some selection of beachwear you can squeeze in to buy before saturday. . .
Printed sexy Monokini’s from Oh-So-Wonderful, RM85
Assorted sexy black/brown Monokini’s from Oh-So-Wonderful, RM85
Helly Beachwear, RM119
Helly Beachwear, RM149
A Model’s Studio Summer Stripe Bikini, RM28
A Model’s Studio Skirted Bikini, RM38
A Model’s Studio Polka Dot Bikini, RM20
Where to get these awesome bikini’s online? (more…)
(Image from Yvonne)
Hi,
Wondering if anyone here can help me find a nice white toga inspired dress…preferably knee length. I have a gorgeous pair of strappy bling heels I want to show off….the last time they were hidden under my wedding gown!
-Yvonne-
The grecian look is certainly something that’s in at the moment. It definitely looks really nice if worn with the correct accessories and shoes.
Layla Asymmetrical Dress from Net-a-Porter
Prophecy Embellished Asymmetric Dress from Asos.com
As U Wish Juniors Gold Dress from Amazon.com
Suggestions on where to find grecian inspired dresses in Malaysia/KL? : (more…)
The Exchange Policy topic is heating up, please read the comments and issues the readers are raising, and give us your take on Exchange Policy.
We also had a topic on Online Shopping Fraud that brought a lot of comments by you, readers. If you haven’t seen that thread before, please head on here to read the comments!
We at emmagem love your comments and feedback on topics like these, as it helps the sellers and buyers alike to work around what people think to make sure that they do the best just for you shopaholics! So, come on and voice out your opinions!
MOFSD UPDATE:
We have updated MOFSD just the day before yesterday (May 21st), so go check out new shops! For those who we’ve missed, please contact us and we will add them asap before our May Shopaholic Newsletter!
Owh, btw, please email us with all your awesome new arrivals, so that we can feature them on our May Shopaholic News!:)
OKAYS, back to shopping. I can’t help but notice these adorable printed hoodie all over the online shopping scene!
Also, a newly added shop on MOFSD, JoDrew carries an awesome leopard printed shirt that is almost the same as Lauren Moshi’s Tiger printed shirts!
This one from JoDrew is RM29
Looks like Lauren Moshi’s Tiger Tee!
Picture from Singer 22
Everyone’ s going green and I don’t mean with envy but rather about saving the environment because if we all don’t start playing our part , there won’t be much of this green planet left. These days , recycling awareness from shopping bags to soda cans is ever increasing and people now realize that one of the most important things is to recycle and reduce or stop the usage of plastic bottles, plastic bags, styrofoam cups and containers (when “ta- pau” ot take -away).
I am a newbie at this green thing, I mean I grew up with plastic bags and styrofoam cups , so convenient as if my bag isn’t heavy enough with my two makeup pouches , wallet, keys, notebook (very important for business) , hand phone (akin to my whole life ,cannot live without) and oh, loads of coins , what now I must carry extra cotton bag and bring own cup and maybe saucer too.
But more and more, I am beginning to realize that if I love myself and don’t want to roast from the thinning ozone layers and drown from the melting icebergs , that is if I don’t expire first from getting poisoned after years of eating and drinking off styrofoam cups and containers, then I better start playing my small part. And as the famous Buddhist monk said on his death bed…”if only I saw the wisdom of changing myself first , I might have eventually influenced the people around me to change from my example and then perhaps I would have changed the world…”.
Well I ain’t no monk, but I do believe , everything starts from one, one intention, one small action and it always starts with one’s self first…
Lucky for me, a lot of people think like I do ( so less work on my part ,phew! just need to get more people to think alike …). Two very talented ladies have started showcasing some of their very creative conservation artworks, Miss Lisa Foo( architect and designer of EMMA House, pls look forward to our interview with her next week) and Miss Su Sim (landscape designer), I first saw some of their works at the Art Fair at The Annexe, you mite have read my article or not (shame on you, if you didn’t :-)) and I was mighty impressed , so I bought one of the table lamps featured and I am so thrilled by it….yea! I also bought a wood block covered with a page about wheels from an early encyclopedia (it’s old , it’s old), these two blocks connected by 2 hinges each has a word on it -”rot ” and “ate” but together they “rotate”, cool or what! The wood block is by Fabian Tan (another architect) .
Anyways, click on this link to see it all http://lfss-create.blogspot.com/
left) 2 pictures of Anna Piaggi right)Isabella Blow in white
You know, I can’t exactly remember the first time , I heard the word, “stylo -mylo”…it must be during the late seventies , the days of Saturday Night Fever, guys with long sideburns and hala-hala pants and platforms started appearing on the streets of Malaysia, even the kampung that I lived in. A spruced up guy with slicked back Brylcreem-ed hair , days before hair gel and wet look..gets admiring sometimes sarky comments like , “wah you so stylo-ah!” And the most recent heard version of stylo , would be the STYLO fashion show organied by PR Queen Nancy Yeoh with some of her good friends and counterparts like Pat Liew of British India and Farah Khan. She featured selected few high end local designers like Rizalman, Bernard Chandran and some others. It was clarified that this Stylo event , was really meant for the “stylish”of Malaysian society (read high society and private parties) rather than to promote Malaysian fashion although there were fashion shows performed in a red tent outside Pavillion Shopping Centre. So once again local designers and the industry have been sidelined for some rich elite’s personal pleasure and an event that could have help set the stage to leap to a different level of playing field for some more designers did not materialise. So instead mega sponsorships were garnered and all for what, for some fancy hoity toity party for bored rich people looking for some more entertainment.
But back to what I really want to say is, when I first heard the word style , I really took the word quite literally to mean personal expression of one’s identity and that could mean anything that one wears where it matters less that one looks slim in an outfit but more that one feels fully liberated in self expression in the outfit and having fun. However, imagine my consternation at 18, all ready to take on the world when I came out to the big city and found out that the “stylish and best dressed” in Malaysian society and the rest of the world is a term usually reserved for those decked in designer togs with the latest IT bag something or other. And so I have ever since been informally the anti-thesis of well/best dressed ever since.
But there is hope yet, for style or being stylo , is not accorded to every designer heeled or clothed. Well dressed most may be but a fashion icon or real style isn’t for the faint hearted and takes a certain individuality and gumption to stand out and dare be counted.
And I am sure most of you have heard of Anna Piaggi , the very eccentric Italian Vogue editor who attends fashion shows in what might be termed by the unannointed as weird and bordering on lunacy. Wonder how the Fashion Police of our local “STAR ” newspaper would describe her outfits? Then there is the late Isabella Blow , who discovered Philip Treacy, the hat designer and Alexander McQueen. She was once British Vogue fashion editor, who usually made a statement with the hats that she wore. These two women and others , dare to be different and they know fashion, in fact Anna Piaggi still dictates the world’s fashion trends, but to them fashion isn’t just about wearing designer clothes , but the attire that they don actually tells a story to them. These are ladies who dare and stood out like Coco Chanel and Katherine Hepburn ( who wore man’s pants way before pants became fashionable for women) , but more practical stylish and chic ladies who make statements these days would probably be Vanessa Seward (designer of Azzaro) , Daphne Guinness or Mary Kate Olsen whom we can relate to.
Every detail from the hairclip right down to the thongs, makes up the recipe and produces the final “outfit”. It reminded me of a scene from “Sex and the City” when SJP aka Carrie Bradshaw lost her Manolo Blahniks at a friend’s housewarming party and her devastation wasn’t just because they were Manolo’s but because , that pair of shoes were part of a concocted outfit that complemented and completed the “outfit” without which it just wasn’t the same , even if replaced by another pair of Manolos…get it? So Fashion Police wotsay?….�
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These pictures say a thousand words…platforms aren’t what they used to be, “skyhigh” was how some Spring Summer Fashion shoes were termed as must haves! Fashion designers are getting bolder and aspiring higher it would seem and so shall such fashionistas be borne!
Apparently the super high platforms that have been hitting the runways, have been taken to new levels and was reported as the rage in Japan (see Platforms 1-7 pix) and then the more wearable designer pieces like Lacroix and Alessandro della laqua.Though it seems more than a tad painful to one’s imagination for the new take, there are those who would brave such ‘torment’ to their feet just to make a fashion statement. What height some fashionistas would take to to serve womenkind…. (more…)
Short Update:
Rock up! 2008 was AWESOME. The whole concert managed to raise RM43,000 for Agathians Shelter! YEAY! Will update with loads of pictures soon!
Helly Beachwear’s collection has arrived! Watch out for an update tomorrow! Have a great day and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all mums out there!
See these red soles? There can only be one shoemaker that makes these shoes and he is. . .
Christian Louboutin has been making shoes with red soles for so many years and now it has become his trademark. His shoes are mostly unique to a few pieces, if not only one and they are all handmade! Check out some of his collection from Net-a-porter. Drool-worthy!
Christian Louboutin Very Noeud slingbacks from Net-A-Porter
Christian Louboutin Sometimes shoe boots from Net-A-Porter
Ongoing Fashion Week at The Curve, Damansara! Go catch the fashion shows everyday there from 8th till the 11th
Glamorous Fashion Week at The Curve
Date : 8 - 11 May 2008
Location : Centre Court
Glamour, beauty and style are the key buzz words as fashionistas will grace the Curve from 8 -11 May to feast their eyes on the latest and hottest fashion trends of the much awaited Fashion Week at the Curve.Don’t forget, Rock up! is also today at Noon till 10pm. Come and support the Agathians Shelter! Come after work, if you are working or in college (it ends only at 10pm!). There will be T-shirts for sale, raffle tickets and performances by a whole load of bands and celebrities!
Recently, there was a Fashion Week affair at 1 Utama, Sg. Wang, Mid Valley and everywhere else to showcase Spring/Summer 2008 collections! There were shows after shows in the last few weeks of April. Many photographers took the time to get some pictures for all to drool at! : )
Here’s a photo taken by a photographer SooHK at 1Utama’s Fashion On 1 Fashion Week.
This photo is taken by SooHK. Check out his Flickr Page for more photos from this Topshop Runway Show. There seem to be a lot of frills in this season’s clothes by Topshop! This skirt is owh so cute with the little tiered rara’s. Awesome for a night at the clubs!
Tiered Mini Skirt from Topshop
Look at more Frills/Ruffles from Topshop below: (more…)
Picture courtesy of vogue.co.uk
When it comes to wearing shorts, how high should one aspire? I mean I am a new convert to wearing shorts to work. Altho I must admit that I err on the side of nun- like modesty since my two favorite pairs are just about 1-2 inches slightly above knees. Both black in colour and one has cuffs which according to some fashion experts give it a twist of formality and the other is just straight and very flattering. I wear it mostly for casual dining on girls night out and yeah, even on a date and for work sometimes, I team them up with short and long jackets.
But I would like to know some opinions about an article I read in the STAR metro on sunday ( 4th may 2008) about suitability of wearing shorts to work . The ones that they refer to as “shorts” are about 3 inches from the butt down and a good 6-7 inches from the knees and it is recommended that if in industries that allows for self expression and creativity, a pair of shorts in tweed or wool , with cuffs or without , it is okay . I am not quite sure about that , what do you think? I am dying to show off more of my legs in the boardroom, after I tone ‘em and give ‘em a good shave ( and no , you do not smell sourgrapes here) lols:-).
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