8 Must-Haves For 2010

Hello, happy bunnies! :)

With a new year comes new fashion trends, but before any of you feel a li'l lost (as I sure did!) on what's available on the online market this 2010 - here's the skinny on 8 must-haves that'll see you through the year without breaking bank!

Rawr. The Tiger year has officially arrived.

Must-Have #1: Aye, Metallica!

Hollywood leather meets the bodycon concept head-on to bring us affordable PVC dresses, skirts and tanks! :) Street fashion has been rocking it - and so have our favourite Tinseltownies on the red carpet!

From Agape Boutique RM25

From Demooieziel RM35 | From White Label Closet RM52

From Nunfish RM50 | RM50

Must-Have #2: Innerwear as Outerwear
Fresh off 2009's shopping cart are bustiers and corsets, so it makes sense in terms of continuity that innerwear and certain lingerie designs are taking centre-stage as acceptable outerwear! ;) But hold on to your horses when shopping for innerwear-as-outerwear - more designs will come along throughout the year, so if you're running on a tight budget, save your liquid for when the perfect one comes along!

From The Blaq Magic Lovers RM55 | From Rob My Closet RM45

From Agape Boutique RM40 | RM38

From Nunfish RM52

Must-Have #3: Nothing structured, nothing gained!
Last year, we rediscovered harem pants. Heads up - rompers, playsuits, jumpers, military-style and structured futuristic-inspired wear are about to invade our closets! Not reviewed below but not to be missed out are cosmic-shouldered (think shoulder pads and puffy sleeves) tops and minidresses.

From Vintage Packstocks RM30 | From Shopaholics Unite RM37

From Andmoreagain RM35 | RM35

Must-Have #4: Flowers that never die

Unlike organic flowers in real life, florals in fashion have been around for a long time - and will stick around for longer! ;) Prettier designs come up one after another, experimented on different textures and materials, and on different parts of the outfit - no longer confined to only dresses and tops - get some flower power on your shorts, skirts, even your shoes! Keep an eye out for the prettiest of florals come Spring season in fashion!

From Andmoreagain RM35 | From What The Fashion RM48


From Lalina Boutique RM35 | From Oh My Clothes RM45

From Oh, popsicles! RM39 | From The Attires' Attic RM42

Must-Have #5: The ongoing Lace Phase

Studs may be taking more of a backseat in 2010, but lace is just getting started. ;) It's a worthy investment as lace apparel will see you through all fashion trends - but also keep a lookout for lower prices as more lace choices invade the online community!

From Angel Glory RM48

From Daily Boutique RM46 | From Veritas Lab RM45


From glossyaddiction RM42

From A Model Studio RM44 | From Rob My Closet RM60

Must-Have #6: The Cool Shoulder

Here's a pretty timeless piece for your wardrobe - the toga or one-shoulder. :D Grecian-inspired, showing a tantalizing amount of skin without looking too bare. Perfectly engineered to accompany a statement accessory to complete the look. Examples as below: a multichain necklace, or a glittering studded clutch!

From Trendy Confessions RM50

From Dandelion's Kisses RM55


From Veritas Lab RM80

From Kiss and Tell RM35 | From Kimono Boutique RM45

Must-Have #7: 'Em Loud and Bold Thangs
Last year, we saw stackable bangles, oversized rings, feathered headbands and bib necklaces. This year, expect floral bangles and even louder statement necklaces and headbands! Accessories with the X-factor will no doubt be in the name of eccentricity and over-the-top-ness - but you can always tone it down with a simple, one-colour dress! :)

From Beautiful Disaster RM50

From Soak Republic RM29 | RM30

Must-Have #8: On the 2010 Shopping List

Fun, fierce, and totally timely! Tiger prints or a tiger-print tank top will have all eyes on you. ;) Rock the Tiger year!

Picture credits to Forever21.com

For some quick info on other 2010 fashion trends, click here and here for a couple of useful webpages!

PS: I'm still on hiatus! :P Won't be answering emails yet. For urgent messages (not linking messages), please leave a comment below this post. And if you're selling anything that fits into the 8 categories above, leave a comment too! ;)

Happy Shopping!
Your Shopping Kaki :)

It Takes Two.

Hi there, happy shoppers! :)

With Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year just around the corner, there's nothing more exciting than some last-minute shopping to knock everyone's red socks off! :P So, here's Your Shopping Kaki taking a mini hiatus from her hiatus to write this special review for this festive season! :)

From tictactoe RM65

You probably already know, but in case you didn't know,
this year is the year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. ;)
Cats of all sizes and breeds reign this year, whether on runways or kitty litters,
so there's nothing that's fashionably fiercer than
wearing gorgeous tiger prints on your clothes!

From Mizu Closet RM78 | RM48
Chances are that you'll always need something red for this time of the year,
but don't let the colour priority keep you from grabbing just anything red for your wardrobe -
why settle for less when you have so many fantastic red choices out there? :D
From sparkling red cheongsams that have slits up to there to structured-bodied tops,
there's nothing wrong with splurging a li'l on that really hot something red.

From Our Beauty Diary RM49
Here's a trendy piece that's got many a shopaholic squealing! ;P
Also available in navy blue, but 'tis the season for lively colours!
With the enviable lace bits and the bareback bow-back,
this is one bodycon dress that'll see you through Valentine's, CNY,
and any night or party where you just want your outfit to pop in a crowded room!

From Fitting Room Boutique RM55 | From MixedCouture RM100
Some people collect stamps. Some people collect GSC ticket stubs (you know who you are).
I collect yellow maxi dresses. :D Here are two gorgeous dresses if you want to join in on the fun!

From CathyKatie RM69 | RM69 | RM69

While these prices are a wee bit steep on the online market price,
there's no denying that you can't find these sorta clothes in malls at such low prices! :D
Look closely and see the clean lines, the elegant structures,
the classic timelessness of the dresses (and even the cardigan!).
Something for every occasion. Grab! :)

From Clothesbucket RM35
Oh, that pretty dress! Affordable, floral, festive -
if I publish this any slower, they'll all have been sold out already! :P

From Little White Crane RM52 (free postage)

Animal prints are back with a feline rage this season,
and there's no wonder, with ageless bodycon dresses like these! ;)
A word of warning, however - some animal prints can make some people look older.
So be sure to only buy clothes with animal prints if they suit you -
and not just because they're in trend now! :)

From Phat Culture RM39
These abstract splish-splash colours are always a winner! :)
Pretty affordable too! Loving the dual-tones,
flattering to almost all body types and lengths!
Makes a cute dress anytime - and not just for the festive season. :D

Happy Shopping!
Your Shopping Kaki :)