Samantha Vega by Samantha Thavasa

Samantha Thavasa has a wide range of pretty bags (that are easy on your wallet!), and its casual line Samantha Vega has a great collection of fun, colourful bags this season. This tote bag below comes in a couple of bright colours, and is a good size for both travel and work. We also love that it has a front clasp pocket, so you can store your essentials for easy access.

BEST SELLERS

First we have the Flora Bag in beige, with heart buckles and a matching luggage tag. This bag can be worn with the sling or with the shoulder handles and has a magnetic flap closure.

Next is this cotton bow tote that is great for casual days. It comes in many colours – gray, white, pink, fuchsia, beige, orange, yellow, green, navy and lilac – so you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Finally, we have this zipper tote bag with gingham detailing at the opening. This is one of our best selling styles at Samantha Vega, and has almost been sold out. We love how pretty yet practical it is – the details make the bag stand out, and it’s functional enough to use as an everyday bag.

TYAN: The Final Tag Sale

Visit our new pop-up store at Palais Renaissance basement (behind Antoinette) for great deals on designer labels like Vivienne Westwood, SONIA by Sonia Rykiel, Sonia Rykiel, MSGM, Class Roberto Cavalli and more. The store is open from 11am – 7.30pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am – 6.00pm on Sunday. Don’t forget to check out our boutique at #02-011 as well!

Isetan Fashion Week

It’s that time of the year again, when Orchard Road is abuzz with fashion-related activity. Isetan’s Summer Fashion Week kicks of today, with lots of new arrivals, summer fashion and (the best part) great deals. Check out what we have in store at Betty Barclay and Vivienne Westwood Anglomania.

Betty Barclay
Isetan Scotts, Shaw House, Level 2

The new Spring Summer collection features lots of florals, capris and summer whites. Our favourite part of the collection is definitely the florals – so on-trend this season, and a nice change from last season’s tie prints. Betty Barclay has always been our go-to brand for comfortable, quality clothes that are easy on the eye and the pocket.

And to help you get ready for summer, we’ll be giving away this Betty Barclay umbrella when you spend a minimum of $350 at Betty Barclay! Promotion runs from 19 April to 2 May 2013, or while stocks last. Check in-store or call 6235 1282 for details.

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
Isetan Scotts, Level 2

In line with the floral theme that seems to be really strong this season, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania’s Spring Summer collection features a feminine take on the line’s classic styles, like this off-shoulder dress below.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR ISETAN CARD MEMBERS: Receive 10% off regular-priced apparel at Vivienne Westwood Anglomania at Isetan Scotts from 19 April 2013 to 2 May 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Check in-store for more details.

Till next time! xx

Favourite Fashion Bloggers

We love high fashion as much as the next fashionista, but it’s refreshing to come across fashion bloggers who have a more relatable sense of style (aka no crazy shoes or outrageous headpieces). Whenever we need inspiration for outfits, these fashion blogs never fail to give us some ideas.

1) Nicole Warne, Sydney – Gary Pepper

Besides stalking her Instagram religiously, we love checking out the amazing outfit, travel and food pics she posts on her fashion blog, Gary Pepper. The Sydney-based blogger (and fashion icon, dare we say) has a flair for making vintage look, well, modern. Her style is an interesting mix of classic elegance and feminine allure – and she somehow makes high-street labels like ASOS look high-fashion.

(Source: Gary Pepper)

2) Wendy Ngyuen, San Francisco – Wendy’s Lookbook

Even though Wendy is petite, she still packs a punch with her well-styled outfits. We love how this San Francisco-based blogger effortlessly mixes high-street with high-fashion, proving that you don’t need to be dressed head-to-toe in designer duds to look fabulous. While at first glance, her outfits may seem somewhat simple compared to the elaborateness of high-fashion outfits, we find ourselves drawn to her style because it’s just so…relatable. Like something you could wear to work or Sunday brunch without scaring the bejeezus out of people. She also has a YouTube channel where she posts hair, makeup and styling tutorials.

(Source: Wendy’s Lookbook)

3) Aimee Song, Los Angeles – Song of Style

Ahh, yet another Asian blogger on our list…but we can’t help it because Aimee Song is too cool not to be on this list. With her mile-long legs (jealous!) and artistic talent, it’s no wonder this LA-based blogger has gained such a big following. Her casual, laid back style gives off a relaxed California girl vibe…and have we mentioned how she’s got an amazing tan to boot? No, really, how does she look so…golden all the time (as opposed to looking charred like Snooki)?

(Source: Song of Style)

4) Gala Gonzales, London – Amlul.com

This Spanish-born style-setter does the model-off-duty look to a tee (guess it helps that she has picture perfect features). The creative director and stylist also happens to be the niece of famous Spanish designer Adolfo Dominguez, so it’s no wonder she’s got such a flair for fashion. Her blog features posts of her everyday life, as well as outfit photos.

(Source: Amlul.com)

Celebrities in Paule Ka

French label Paule Ka has always been one of our favourite brands, and it’s not difficult to fall in love with designer Serge Cajfinger’s classic ladylike designs. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn and Jacky Kennedy, the collection embodies elegance and femininity with its classic shift dresses, Parisian-chic sun dresses and sophisticated evening gowns.

Below are a few celebs who’ve been spotted wearing the label.

Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland in a Paule Ka dress, at the Harry Potter Premiere in New York.

Mandy Moore in a Paule Ka Black Carpet dress, at the premiere of her movie Tangled.

Glee actress Jayma Mays in Paule Ka, at the 15th Annual GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles.

Mena Suvari in a Paule Ka Black Carpet dress.

Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara in a Paule Ka Black Carpet number.

New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel in a gold Paule Ka Black Carpet frock, at the FOX All-Star Party in Hollywood.

Lily Collins in a Paule Ka Black Carpet gown, at the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles.

Actress Jessica Chastain in a Paule Ka Cruise 2013 dress.

Singer Brandy in a Paule Ka dress.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon in a Paule Ka Spring Summer 2013 dress.

Kate Beckinsale looking chic in a Paule Ka dress in London.

About Vivienne Westwood

Dame Vivienne Westwood is undoubtedly one of Britain’s most famous designers and her quirky designs are well-known throughout the world. Even at 72 years old, the British designer is still full of spunk and, dare we say, attitude. Once a primary school teacher (yes, she really was!), Dame Westwood got famous for making punk mainstream in the 1970s.

FAVOURITE FACTS

• Dame Westwood reportedly met the Queen at Buckingham Palace without her knickers on, and caused quite a stir when she twirled in her dress.  Fortunately, the Queen was amused rather than offended by this.
• At her Autumn-Winter 2003 show, the quirky designer sent men down the catwalk wearing fake breasts under cashmere sweaters and polo necks. She explained that her inspiration came from “Fifties sweater bots”.
• The influential designer was awarded Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design at the British Fashion Awards in 2007. However, she was late to go on stage to collect it because she was in the loo.
• Not a stranger to controversy, Dame Westwood once remarked that HRH Kate Middleton had “a problem with eye-makeup” (lol).

TYAN Spring Fashion Show at Marmalade Pantry

To welcome the start of Spring, we held a fashion preview for our VIP guests at Marmalade Pantry at ION Orchard. The show featured our newest arrivals from Paule Ka, Vivienne Tam, Jean Paul Gaultier, Sonia Rykiel, Vivienne Westwood and more. Thank you to our lovely sponsors Hair Atelier by Shunji Matsuo for doing the models’ hair, and Yves Saint Laurent Beaute for doing the model’s makeup and providing amazing doorgifts for our guests! Check out some photos from the event below.

And some backstage photos!