Lisa Teng

Feature by Test Shoot Gallery: Made-To-Feet

2009-11-07T04:13:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick entry as I have to run some errands for my projects. Remember I did a project called 'Resuscitation' and the photo shoot for an online magazine? Well, it's not entirely related.

Test Shoot Gallery (http://testshootgallery.wordpress.com/) has done great shots incorporating the designer's customised Doc Marten's and the garments. Check it out at this link: http://testshootgallery.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/made-to-feet/. Meanwhile, here's a shot of my design.

Also, check out this blog, Thursday Evenings (http://thursdayevenings.tumblr.com/) which will launch an online magazine soon.

Credits (as stated on Test Shoot Gallery):
Test Shoot Gallery
Photography / May Lin le Goff
Fashion Direction / Ashburn Eng
Model / Budavári Liza (Ave Management)
Make-up / Dennis Ee
Hair / Chris Ruth
Fashion Co-ordinator / Shanna Matthew

Grabbing Attention of Colours: DKNY

2009-11-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

This advertisement caught my eye as I was flipping through (digitally) US Elle magazine.

Why did this catch my eyes? It's not the fact that you can wear it in different ways (as much as I like that idea...it has been done a lot of times!). It's simple. I love the colours of the cardigan and the way it was arranged...it has sort of enticed me to get a cardigan from DKNY right now! There goes my money... I'm sure it's just a simple cardigan...perhaps I can just use my existing black or purple one from my tiny little wardrobe...

Colours, colours, colours...somehow on some grey days, I seem to be attracted to colours...

You all deserve an update... Shoes!

2009-11-03T13:36:00.000-08:00

Wow, it has been more than a month since I last went on this blog. Most of you know that I'm doing a course in footwear design at London College of Fashion (which merged with Cordwainer's). Assignments are coming up in a huge stack but thought of posting some of the places I have visited, items I have collected and prototypes I've made the last few weeks.

Here are some of the exhibits made from the graduates from Royal College of the Arts. These works are still under display at Victoria and Albert Museum under the name of the exhibition, 'Future Fashion Now'. Shoes, garments and sketchbooks...

Before we go further, I'll just mention a little about food...

With another group of people, I went to eat french crepes at a cafe called 'The Kensington Crêperiè' (http://www.kensingtoncreperie.com) located at South Kensington and it was the best I've tasted...no other crepes I've tried...well here anyway compare to this! Of course I had share these crepes with a friend...and I didn't get to try the first crepe on the left. If I had one crepe for myself, I would not be able to try both the savory and sweet crepes! You could smell the crepes from far!

For a few days of last month, there was 'guerrilla' ice cream store constructed at London's Selfridges. Here are the interior... Good ice cream it was..in a decent size...three flavours as pictured...I can't remember the name of the flavours though... However, the store has been pulled down as well, it is 'guerrilla'!

Alright, now to the 'fashion' side of things... This is one side of the pair of boots I obtained while I was at Notting Hill earlier last month. They cost £30. The store owner got these pair of boots from a theatre that was closing down. The pair of boots belonged to 'Rebecca Parker'. She got the shoes repaired, replacing the soles. I admit, it was difficult to walk in these shoes but I guess I need to stretch it a bit. It's the only pair of shoes I have that fit my calves. I'm wondering...should I keep the laces red or change them to purple?

This is one side of mules I constructed (with loads of help from the tutor...in case you are wondering...yes I made a pair!)...when I attended a weekend course at another school called Prescott and Mackay (http://www.prescottandmackay.co.uk/). I thought it was a great weekend course to take if you don't have the time to do a full-time course. Most of the classmates I met had a real high interest in shoe making and the class was fun. I though this class was beneficial for my research. I'm learning a different technique at LCF and it's good to learn different ways. Also, at LCF, I'm learning other aspects of shoe making like pattern cutting which was not covered in the two day course at Prescott and MacKay.

Here is a mini-mock up I did with the tissue-thin paper (the type you use to wrap presents) with my foot last. This is one of the mock-up I'm doing for my current project. I hope it works out. I normally use paper to drape and experiment with designs. I wonder if this sort of effect works with leather? Only one way to find out...experiment!

Just end this entry with this 'street art' I found while walking along Hoxton, spotted by my friend, Grace. This is a piece of work done by 'Johnathan Darby' (I have a feeling I spelt the name wrongly...if it doesn't look right, let me know!). Do you think this is inspiring?

Everyone's talking about 'The September Issue'

2009-09-30T15:37:00.000-07:00

After watching the movie, 'The September Issue', I realised that I might have a copy of the magazine back in my house in Singapore. The copy of the magazine was printed back in 2007. I remember on my way back to Milan (I was studying there for around a year) from Singapore, I took out the magazine from my backpack while waiting for the plane to take off. While reading, I remember the lady next to me gasping 'Oh my! What a huge magazine! I've never seen anything like that!'. I never thought how much work and how huge that September of Vogue was until I watched the movie.

Part from the movie (from the DVD I bought)

I really liked the movie as it was not overly exaggerated like 'Devil Wears Prada'. Sure, it looks tough but it seems pretty real and made me see another side of Anna Wintour. Grace Coddington who we now can see is one of the great brains behind the whole magazine. I had thought that there would be a huge concentration of bitching in the movie...seeing 'Devil Wears Prada' but in fact, I was glad that I was wrong about this!

The actual September Issue that went to press in 2007 and it was super heavy to carry around!

Watch the movie (I've read from FashionNation that the movie is showing at two cinemas in Singapore) or buy the DVD (I bought mine from HMV in London but all of you can get the DVD from Amazon.com). It's not only for fashionistas, it's for everyone to understand what goes on behind the scene and the human emotions that goes into the magazine.

Guess what I saw in London?

2009-09-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

This was what I found while walking near Carnaby Street:

Anyone who has watched 'Friends' would know this coffee place.

After taking this picture, I overheard a group of people being enthusiastic about the place only to find...it's not open yet ["Yeah, we came all the way just to have coffee only to find ourselves standing around the place..."]

Is this the coffee house we think it is? Anyway, there are other places like this around other parts of the world...just google it!

A Mini Update: London's Calling!

2009-09-12T23:03:00.000-07:00

Alright, so then, I did not mention this before on this blog but now, I am in London. I will be in London for a while doing a course in footwear. Honestly, it sounds exciting but honestly, I am super nervous to start.

I arrived in London on Friday, after waiting so long at the 'First time students and dependent' queue. The queue was unbelievably jammed packed and some people kept being sent to health control...however, I didn't need to be sent there...as I had my documentations ready but I had to wait at least an hour and a half until it was my turn.

Well then, I'm here, not much has happened apart from seeing a relative and for my parent's excitiement, going to a newer mall (Westfield Mall) to shop. Yup, I had to carry my dad's item which was from Alessi and heavy...and 'broken' according to him...

by Zaha Hahid

...at least I managed to get a pair of shoes I've been wanting to get for months from United Nude! It would have cost me SGD$ 400 but I got it for I think GBP 79! My dad thought I bought some hinge to fix the window.

Finally, I've got a pair of these!

It may seem old to most people but honestly, I like the design and it is one of the most comfortable pair of heels at it supports the foot in the middle rather than on the heel. The last it made of the same kind of metal used on BMW cars. Sturdy!

Later on in the night, at the food court, I had a pie from 'Square Pie' with their monthly special, Beef rendang and yes, it tasted like the Indonesian dish itself though it was weird eating it with mashed peas (on the side).

Beef Rendang pie!

Now that I am here, I hope to go and see more exhibitions, markets, shops and other cities and countries for inspiration!

Photo shoot for an upcoming online project...

2009-09-03T03:08:00.000-07:00

At the last moment last week, I got to participate in a photo shoot. In the photo shoot, organised by Sunny, Yun Ting, Mae and Brendan (the photographer), I had the chance to get one set of my garment from one of the recent project ('Resuscitation') to be part of the shoot. Here are some 'behind the scenes' pictures and video (I apologise for the quality of the video as it was taken from my phone and my video editing skills is nowhere near beginner's level!). This photo shoot is part of an upcoming project mainly set up by Sunny, Yun Ting and other collaborators involved, as well as to promote the gallery Osage Gallery (at Old School, Singapore). Also in this post are some close up of the Dr. Martens shoes that were customised by us for the last project (which hardly got any publicity (for the shoes).

More about the project in the upcoming months.

The video

Designed and customised (the boots) by Lee Yun-Ting

Designed and customised (the boots) by me

Designed and customised (the boots) by Sunny Lim

Designed and customised (the boots) by Mae Pang

...and it was a great photo shoot!

My favourite music artiste, Imogen Heap

2009-08-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

Imogen Heap, from London may not be well known where I come from. However, she has been one of my favourite music artiste since high school. I heard her music from one of the movies I watched many years ago (forgot the title!) and totally got engross with her music ever since.

Her fashion sense on the other hand...I admire the fact that she has the guts to wear what she wears... see what I mean from this image...

Grammy's 2007 (source: wakapop.net)

However, I like this look on her...

Even though it is slightly similar (exaggerated hairstyle!) like the picture above, it is something which one could walk down the street in (with confidence of course!)

This was the first song I heard from her that got me into her music ever since!

Song: Come Here Boy

Song: Headlock (From the album, 'I-Megaphone')

Song: Let Go (written when she collaborated with Guy Sigsworth under the band name 'Frou Frou'. This video is the live version as there is no official music video. You might recognise the song from the movie, 'Garden State')

Song: First Train Home (The latest single from her new album, 'Ellipse')

Check out her biography on Wikipedia! She has composed quite a number of songs and music for other artiste as well. Her other well known songs are 'Breathe In' (with the band 'Frou Frou'), 'Goodnight and Go', 'Hallelujah' (as featured on The O.C.) and more...

You can also catch me on...

2009-08-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, after all these while, I've decided to use twitter as well. I'm trying out to see if I like it. I guess it'll help me post updates while I'm on the go but no worries, I'll still update my blog!

Twitter link: http://twitter.com/lisateng (the picture above is my avatar used, a pair of Doc Martens I customised for an exhibition this year)

It's not much but hopefully, the post will grow soon!

Also, I should have added these links months ago but here are the links to my photos from my trip in Europe from April-May 2009, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Paris and London (again!). These pictures are from my Facebook account and these photos can be viewed even though one does not have any Facebook account. Those who have added me on Facebook would have seen these pictures already.

Milan: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268049&id=816810509&l=252e69d265

Turin & Bologna: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268049&id=816810509&l=252e69d265

Florence: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268215&id=816810509&l=cbb6c767cf

Rome: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268215&id=816810509&l=cbb6c767cf

Paris: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268225&id=816810509&l=15dea11d44

London: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=268233&id=816810509&l=24270b603f

Also, check out a newer blog done by my friend, Ella (friend from my college days). The blog would have updates on some of the things she does to a few of her creations she did out of her old t-shirts. Her blog: http://ellaisweird.wordpress.com/

The New Portable Stove...

2009-08-03T18:52:00.000-07:00

We all have heard of paraffin stoves or other portable stoves we bring for camping. How about something smaller and lighter?

Stuart Breidenstein of 'Go Robot' creates such an item. Also, on another level, it can be worn as a necklace.

This handmade actual working stove necklace made from brass and copper. There is a brass fuel tank and copper burner are connected with copper fuel line. When using the stove, it is enough to warm up a cup of cocoa. The amount of fuel in the necklace lasts three minutes. Also, the fuel is refillable. However, as mentioned on the website, it should NOT be used while wearing the necklace!

Stunning right?

You can get more information and purchase the necklace from Smashing Darling:

http://www.smashingdarling.com/item/stove

Pictures are taken from the website as mentioned above.

I am such a sucker for...

2009-07-26T20:46:00.000-07:00

I am such a sucker for pet animals like dogs. I just thought this Moncler ad. campaign for Fall-Winter 2009-2010 (by Bruce Webber) was adorable!

However, I still think garment on a dog is not natural...and a little wrong unless the cold weather is super unbearable! I keep wondering...why do pet owners living in Singapore bother dressing their dog up? Don't they suffer enough from the heat?

Source for picture: http://limitedhype.com/2009/07/moncler-x-dogs-fallwinter-09-campaign/

Spotted!

2009-07-13T04:46:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, the 8th of July, I went to the Woods and Woods fashion show. While waiting 2 1/2 hours for the show to begin (I know, really long especially when there's only one show!), I got spotted by the photographer from the blog 'One Sixty Notepad' (a blog from Singapore that covers details on fashion events around the world)...

Here is one section of the photo of me...try to match it at this link:

http://onesixtynotepad.blogspot.com/2009/07/woods-woods-aw-09-reception.html

Coco Avant Chanel (Trailer with English Subtitles)

2009-07-10T18:53:00.000-07:00

Remember in April, I mentioned that in France, they released a movie about Coco Chanel (click here for entry)?

Here is the trailer with the English subtitles...however, I am not entirely sure if it is translated correctly though I guess international audiences can get the gist about the movie. Enjoy!

P.S. I was told (from a friend living in Paris who has seen the movie) that the only scene memorable from the movie was when she starts constructing her first collection.

Fashion Predictions back in the 1930's for the Year 2000

2009-07-09T09:32:00.000-07:00

Apparently, in the 1930's this was what people thought we would wear by the year 2000. Can you spot anything relevant to today's trends? 'Outi' from OutsaPop Trashion spotted it... A little something from Marc Jacobs as stated: http://www.outsapop.com/2009/04/future-fashion-visions.html

So, basically, what goes around comes around...? Source: http://hautemacabre.com/2009/04/in-the-year-2000/

What are they thinking?: Fashionable Cupcakes...

2009-07-07T10:17:00.000-07:00

I wonder, what would it be like if fashion labels translated their style into food...however, I doubt they are on sale...

Chanel

Betsey Johnson

Christian Louboutin

Louis Vuitton

...so, would you rather buy their stuff or just have the cupcakes?

Now I'm craving for cupcakes (no worries, just kidding!)

Photos by 'High Snobiety': http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/06/04/fashion-cupcakes-louis-vuitton-chanel-more/fashion-cupcakes-front/

Publish Post

My Current Works from the exhibition, 'Resuscitation'

2009-07-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here are my works from the exhibition called 'Resuscitation' curated by Johnathan Seow (designer of Woods and Woods). Five other designers also submitted their works for this project. More in the future...

Apparently, for this exhibition, it was decided that elephant heads best represented my works...

More from this link: http://culturepush.com/2009/06/29/resuscitation/

One 'Bold' Inspiration

2009-07-01T10:55:00.000-07:00

Let me say something. It's never easy to buy clothes when I am back home. In fact, I shall admit, I am more than over weight. Seriously, it has taken me months to reveal this on this blog.

Nevertheless, it doesn't stop me from dressing up. This does not mean I am not determined to lose weight. I am on a program to lose weight for health reasons as well. However, meantime, I love to get creative with my clothes and stay confident like the indie rock vocalist from 'The Gossip', Beth Ditto.

Beth Ditto (born Mary Beth Patterson) from Searcy, Arkansas, USA has become one of the people I get inspired the most. She's got a cracking voice, really good! She is daring and with loads of confidence without caring how others sees her even though there are criticism on her size and how it will affect the public (I remember once, when I snoozing in bed with the issue of 'Love' magazine, I heard someone I knew was gasping, more like in shock when looking at the magazine cover. Sort of frightened the person...).

Cover of 'Love' magazine (UK) which caused a 'gasp'!

Sure, designers (Gareth Pugh, Hussein Chalayan and Alexander McQueen (just to name a few designers...) does make things to fit her size (for photo shoots) but it shouldn't stop us from looking great. In fact, revealed some tips for styling yourself on a budget, no skills required. Just your imagination and resources. Her tip: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/may/25/fashion.popandrock

Beth Ditto dressed in a customized dress by UK's Gareth Pugh.

On July the 9th, Evans (the UK high street brand) will launch a collection done by the lady herself (more on this extended page: http://www.bethdittoatevans.co.uk/). Also, she was once approached by 'Topshop' to do a collection for them. However, she rejected them as she did not believe in designing for a brand with does not cater for anyone at her size.

Part of the collection that will be sold at Evans stores.

Beth Ditto in her own dress design which is part of the Evans merchandise.

Even though we 'bold' ladies will not be able to get these kind of clothes here in Singapore, we can just look at it for inspiration, customize our garments...or ask friends from the UK to help purchase and send over!

Extra Reading:

More from her spread in 'Love' magazine which was released earlier this year: http://anybody.squarespace.com/anybody_vent/2009/2/23/a-magazine-finally-breaking-the-barriers.html

Another point of view: http://fatgirlslikeniceclothestoo.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/waving-the-white-flag/

Preview of the collection: http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/2009/06/18/beth-ditto-for-evans-plus-size-collection-preview/

EXTRAS:

'Standing in the Way of Control' - The single (from their 3rd album) which rose the band's popularity. What do you know, third time a charm!

'Heavy Cross' - Their single from their latest album, Music for Men

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

2009-06-30T05:15:00.000-07:00

It was not just any morning when I logged onto Facebook and found out about the lost of the 'King of Pop' from my friend's status. It is pretty sensitive subject Placing the videos I like is my way to remember him for years to come. It is be difficult to imagine what the music and culture would be like today if he was not there to influence us.

UPDATE: Scroll down to the last video of the entry. I found this video on 'Threadbanger'; a tutorial on making a 'Michael Jackson Tribute Jacket'...but not the studded version...

The Way You Make Me Feel

Beat It

'Billie Jean' on 'Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever' 1983 (When the moonwalk craze began!)

'Bad'

'Scream' with Janet Jackson

Lastly, how to make the jacket (but looks more like a top)...

Jimmy Choo for 'H and M'

2009-06-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

Well, here we go, another collaboration! The title says it all! Hitting the store on 14th November, this Autumn, one might be able to afford something from Jimmy Choo. It has been said that it will feature shoes for both men and women, plus a collection of garments and bags. However, these range will be a little bit more exclusive as it will only be sold at 200 selected H&M outlets around the world. Judging from this photo, it looks rather promising...

Now ladies, we can afford to say "Hello Lovah!" like Miss Carrie Bradshaw at the window to a pair of Jimmy Choo!

Link to the news:

http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/News/Leads/Jimmy_Choo_for_H%26M_200906177330/

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/368718/jimmy-choo-teams-up-with-h-m-for-new-collection.html

Photo above is from Fashion Spot: http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f48/jimmy-choo-h-m-collaboration-81013.html

Fashion Show at the 'Races'

2009-06-15T06:18:00.000-07:00

Fashion show, located at the horse racing course at Longchamp du Chantilly (Paris) was done by Studio Berçot (school) on the 14th of June 2009. These clips (split into different parts from my understanding...) here show works from various students from the school.

Comments? Honestly, I'm not digging it but then again, who am I to judge? A few garments were quite interesting. I guess I had to be there to experience it...since from the clip, it looked like a
beautiful day! Also, I would have worn this feather hair clip I bought from "Liberty's" (during my trip to London)....

Preview of Milan, Bologna and Florence. More to come! Back in Singapore!

2009-06-04T23:32:00.000-07:00

I have not been able to update my blog the last few weeks as I had limited Internet access while traveling around.

Just a little preview on what I've seen around the places the last few weeks from Milan to Florence.

Milan: Zona Tortona, Salone del Mobile 2009
Milan: Cardona
Turin: Part of Exterior of RAI TV studio.
Bologna: Clock hanging along one of the shopping districts.
Florence: Outside Pitti Place

Antwerp...at last!

2009-05-01T01:33:00.001-07:00

Before my trip to London, a friend of mine took me around Antwerp. It was a lot better than I expected!

First, I managed to actually shop for some clothes (don't get me wrong, I like Paris but just the sights, sounds and small little things) as I could fit into the stuff they sold.

I saw a could of brands I liked such as 'All Saints' (UK), Yohji Yamamoto (Japan), Fillipa K (Sweden...I think!)... Other than shopping, I went to the 'Fashion Museum' to see an exhibition called 'Paper Fashion' where designers created accessories and garments out of paper. It was great... Unfortunately, I was not allowed to take pictures...however, I found a link which gives some details of the exhibition and will post three pictures from the site here as a form of a preview...

First sight of Antwerp's shopping district...

Front of a shopping mall...

Inside that shopping mall...doesn't this looks a little like a martini glass? It is a cafe on the top!

I had to take a picture of this as I loved the colour scheme on this window display!

The rooftop of the 'Fashion Museum' (MoMu)...it was such a beautiful day!

The few exhibits from 'Paper Fashion'. Here is the source for 'Paper Fashion' in details (I love the pictures taken...exactly what I saw!): http://soldiersangel.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/paperfashion-momu/. (Important! There are some copyright distribution for these photographs from the original author. Read here for more infomation: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/de/deed.en_GB)

This is the front of Yohji Yamamoto...a quick photo shot before the shop assistant noticed me... There is a back door that links to the Fashion Museum though the public aren't allowed to go through that door.

This will be one of the places I would go again in the future! Now I know why my friend went there several times!

London So Far...Part One

2009-04-23T22:29:00.000-07:00

A week later into my trip, I took the train to London for my course, 'Cool Hunters' at Central St. Martins for a few days...

The first night I came to London, this was one of my meals. I love how these chips were stacked up... This is organic mince beef burger with a side salad served from the hotel I was staying at called 'Ambassadors at Bloomsbury'.

Day One
See the juxtaposition of old and newer buildings (Camden)

Bridge that's going to link to the main area of Camden.

More of Camden...

Took these two pictures while waiting...the colour of the bag attracted me...so did the flowers...

Armchair hung on the door in 'Camdem Stable Market'....

Clubbing (trance music) garments, in bright neons...the shop...out of place comparing to the other parts of Camden...

This area used to be a hospital for horses (before cars were used)

Inside 'Proud Gallery'

Horse stable converted into a bar/lounge...

Part of an artwork that was presented in 'Roundhouse' gallery.

Day Two

While waiting for the rest of the group of people to arrive...I went through a park at Hoxton Square and thought these were beautiful!

White Gallery (Hoxton Square)

Somewhere after Brick Lane...

An ornament hanging at an abandon shop...

Vintage, vintage, vintage!

Day Three

Most of the stores either shifted or closed down at Notting Hill...this isn't good...

Gallery along Westbourne Grove...

For decorative purpose I suppose...

Jewellery pieces from 'Flow Gallery'...toys and rubber...

Decorative piece from 'Flow Gallery' (these spoons are made of felt)

Non gluten and non dairy fruit cake (the only fruit cake I actually like!) from Charlies along Notting Hill. YUM!

Day Four

From a discount outlet window display...

Glasses from JCDC...made of Lego blocks that were not glued together...also, it's not for sale!

Next, it will be Milan and Antwerp (though I did go to Antwerp before London)...also, next post on London, some of the things I got...

Paris So Far... Part One

2009-04-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

I've place Paris as my main point to my destination for my whole Europe Trip and here's what I've seen so far...

My friend whom I'm bunking in with in Paris has a habit of doodling on scraps of paper and it often comes with great effect!

These patterns got 'projected' onto the ceiling while my friend was doing her embroidery work.

I had a few hours to myself and went around the highest peak of Montmarte.

Clutch around 600 euros plus from a vintage shop...made with two baby leopard's head...I feel really sorry for them... :(

Another great doodle from my friend while sipping our tea at Starbucks.

On the tiny ferry that took us across the river so that we could catch our movie...we watched 'Cheri' starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend (only liked the setting and costumes...)

Interior of 'Mama Shelter' where I had dinner...great gathering!

One of my course at 'Mama Shelter': Leeks with some kind of sauce...and yes, the television enclosed inside the glass table where we sat for dinner.

Well, as I've been to Paris, I did not visit the Eiffle Tower again! Ah yes, I did go to the vintage store, 'Free P'Star'. However, it was super cramped and probably did not go at the right time as it was super crowded! I guess I needed time and to be early to rummage through piles of clothing! I did go to two vintage stores and scored two things...which will be mentioned next time!

Trip to Europe, the few days before flying...

2009-04-03T20:51:00.000-07:00

In two days time, I will be on the plane to my first destination, Paris!

I would not say it's my first trip.

This is one of the places I would like to go while I'm in Paris:

A vintage store called 'Free P'star' where you have to rummage through mountains of clothes (as described from others). I guess it will be the equivalent to 'Beyond Retro' in London.

More from Spotted by Locals (great website!): http://www.spottedbylocals.com/paris/area/marais-bastille/shopping-marais-bastille/free-p-star

Picture Credits: 1st) Magasins Paris, 2nd) isabeljlb from Flickr