Disaya

It's a shame that I only recently discovered Disaya. Playful, quirky, yet oh-so-chic at the same time, how could I have missed it for all these years? Just look at how beautiful their fall winter 2012 collection is.

Okay you got me. I might be biased since the collection is based on afternoon tea. Still, Disaya deserves serious credit for amplifying the idea, making me blasting this image to its full size here. Notice how thoughtful every single detail in these pictures are? The china, the cakes; all of the essence of tea time are captured and developed into the eye-catching earrings, rings, bracelets and of course the outfits - not to mention the uber cute puppy with a hat and bow tie imprinted as a china print on the chest. Brilliant.

Pardon me for the slightly pixelated image but I just can't help not posting this major  think-pink editorial.  Loving the swan-heart print Disaya is bringing this round, simply romantic.

Extremely in love with the props on the picture on the left. Best thing for those residing in Bangkok, Disaya's store display in its flagship store consists of these!

Swing dresses! Definitely my favourite cut of dress - although I kind of look stumpy in this cut since I don't possess those gorgeous spidery long legs - it allows you to look chic, breathe and most importantly eat at the same time. Rare that these qualities can coexist at once.

Another slightly pixelated one - sorry for that - but I can't help posting it since it's so gorgeous!

 When you are tired of all those florals, this cake print is definitely refreshing to the eyes.

Disaya is named after its designer, Disaya Sorayakritikul, another amazing Thai originated talent educated in the prestigious Central Saint Martins. The brand was established on 2007 (yes, I've been living in a cage apparently) and the first collection was picked up by 70 stockists at once, followed by luxury retailers such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols! Thanks God for that, it proves that I'm not the only one in this world full of studs and bolts that finds all these girly, whimsical, dreamy clothes and jewelry a must.  Don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean I hate studs. I do love them to a certain extent - seriously, who can resist against these mighty yet classy Valentinos?- but the world needs some sprinkles too and I believe Disaya is one of the magic fairy dusting the world with its addicting sweetness.



Images from various sources

Stretsis

For a glutton with a major weakness for pretty things like me, Stretsis had yet again taken me in completely in their most recent collection : Sweetness. Below are my favourites amongst their current fall winter ready-to-wear.

loving the pastels.

look at those arm details!

theatrical and captivating. notice the hidden sprinkles on the insides of the cape?

seriously to drool for.

Stretsis (it's sisters spelled backwards, smart isn't it?) is founded by three talented sisters from Thailand - Pim Sukhatuta, the creative director, Matina Amanita, the jeweller, and Kly, the publisher- and I have fallen in love with them ever since they started. Matina herself also carries her own jewelry line apart from the one she creates for Stretsis called Matina Amanita which is equally stunning.

So, girls, what are you waiting for? Happy browsing (and maybe a bit of shopping?)!

Picnic!

Spring has hit and it has been lovely ever since! If you ever listened to Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows by Leslie Gore, that's how it feels this past week. What better way to celebrate besides going for a picnic?

the perfect picnic munchies : Toscano chocolate brioche, SnagStand hotdogs, Hansi's pink lemonade, Shapes. Excuse the toe.

and of course cupcakes! I love how my skirt turns into an emergency picnic mat. 

glorious view of the Royal Exhibition Building.

The bag I can't stop carrying around lately, the baby blue Cambridge Satchel and the glasses a friend can't stop wearing from Super. It matches the yellow flowers and the grass so well my friends told me it should just stay there forever! Don't worry people, of course we brought it home.  

A gentle mist follows afterwards and I got to take this picture! yaay to spring, even the rain was cute. Wearing I.D.S top, the Forever New throw I've been living in for quite a while now, ASOS gingham skirt, Coach umbrella &my favourite unknown red mary jane/loafers pumps.

Stay spring forever, dear Melbourne. Pretty please!

Messina

Been so blessed to get to visit Messina thanks to God and my human GPS buddies. It is said to be one of the best gelato  in Australia and I totally agree. How can one go on a diet when faced with these?

yuzu sorbet surrounds a salted caramel swirl, encased in orange scented chocolate

This fellow right here is named the Samurai for looking bloody and fierce for one stick of ice-cream, but it tastes more like a geisha hidden under the fierce facade of a samurai. Delicate and refreshing, perfect for those hot (or not so hot, if you're a glutton like me) days.

the extended family

can you spot the mushroom?

too good to be true.

 Samurai and his buddies belongs to the category of Monoporzione (whatever it is, it sounds and tastes good!) and the gelato bar is located just next to this.

fig and yoghurt-berries flavoured gelato.

 So much for cutting down the sugar.