Tickets were “sold out/reserved” as early as September (especially because it was free!). And to think the exhibit only started October 21!

But it was a dark and drizzly day, so I thought I’d take my chance and see if I could get a ticket even without a reservation! My new found friend Rizalene actually had a ticket for November 7, courtesy of her dad, which she generously gave to me, but I had an article due for the Philippine Star (watch out for it next Sunday!) so I needed to go to the exhibit at the earliest possible time!

Turned out to be my lucky day! I went to the stand-by line, and in less than a minute, got a ticket for the 4 PM slot! Woohoo!

Never has a directional signage inspire much excitement as this one…

This was interesting as it is…

I mean, most girls would want a little something from Chanel right? But what if you get something Chanel for free? Like a ticket to this…the Chanel Mobile Art exhibit in Central Park?

I came, I saw, I conquered! Read about it soon!

One of my best friends, Aileen, is getting married next year, and because she still hasn’t decided on a design for her wedding gown, I took the liberty of scouting out gowns for her!

Check out this one I found on display at Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth Avenue! Isn’t this simple but gorgeous?

I’m loving the tier effect especially! And that clutch! Stunning!

This upscale specialty store on Fifth Avenue was the backdrop in the first episode of Gossip Girl where Jenny tries on a dress for the Kiss on the Lips party, and she bumps into Eric and Serena…

Bendel’s was also mentioned when Jenny’s mom buys her a pair of used shoes and Little J tells her people from her school get their shoes at Saks and Bendel’s.

Henri Bendel is located at 712 5th Ave, NY, NY 10019

Chanel lovers, take heed! The Lagerfeld led Mobile Art exhibit in Central Park, here in New York, will showcase the works of 15 contemporary artists. According the the NY Times, each was “…Asked to create a work that was at least in part inspired by Chanel’s classic quilted-style handbag. Artists recruited for the project include Sophie Calle of France, Sylvie Fleury of Switzerland, Subodh Gupta of India and the Russian collective Blue Noses.”

If that wasn’t enough, the structure that houses the exhibit was designed by world famous London architect Zaha Hadid! For this alone, I will go just to be inside a Zaha Hadid designed infrastructure!

The exhibit will be open to the public beginning October 20th. It will be located at the Rumsey Playfield, midpark at 70th Street.

The exhibit runs from October 20 to November 9, 2008.

(HK Mobile Art photo from iht.com)

The Olsen twins have style, there’s no doubt about it. They are also an inspiration to petite girls everywhere because they’ve proved that small girls can wear the most unexpected pieces.

So it comes as no surprise that I fell in love with their plaid shirts. I mean, I’ve always loved plaid but these ones by Elizabeth & James are seriously cool…

They’re not lumberjack-ish at all…

The fit is not loose and slouchy, yet it still has a casual cool kind of vibe…

Plus I’m loving the detail at the back…All those buttons running down the spine…

It sends chills up my spine in a good way! Now if only a Cohen shirt didn’t cost $225! Tsk!

You know how people say that gorgeous parents usually have ugly kids?

Well now I understand this in fashion terms. I love Converse All Stars, I practically live in my Chucks. I love shopping at The Gap! I always walk away with something I like from there, even if I had no plans of really buying anything. And I especially love Colette, because it just happens to be a retail destination! A trip to Paris just isn’t complete without visiting Colette.

But look at what happened to this poor little thing…

Maybe it’s just me, but I am not in love with these shoes…

And the best part is, my first article for On The Radar debuts as well! I interviewed Pim Sukhahuta, head designer of Sretsis, the Thai label that has been on everybody’s lips these days, from Bangkok to Bondi to Brooklyn!

While waiting to buy my Lanvins, in the meantime I will be happy with my black fringe boots…

I think it’s a classic, Kate (do I even need to mention the last name?) has been wearing it years ago…

And they just won’t seem to go away…

…and this season, it’s just more visible than ever! I’ve seen it mostly on Japanese girls and they just look so cute wearing it with short dresses and shorts! So kawaii!!!

(Photos from themoccasinshop.com, shesfashion.blogspot, whowhatweardaily.com, haikucouture.wordpress)