My 2011 Favourites

My Favourite Shoe: Horsebit Loafer


I managed to score A.P.C.'s navy horsebit loafer at 60% off during a sale. Extremely comfortable.


Before the year ended, I treated myself to a Gucci pair. They look even better in person.


My Favourite Vanity Products: Moisturizer and Organic Shampoo


Aesop's Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream does wonders for my sensitive, combination skin. It's not very thick, but manages to deliver the right amount of moisture.


Intelligent Nutrients' Harmonic Shampoo is more than just a shampoo. You can even use it as a face or body wash! Talk about multi-tasking. It also leaves the most pleasant sensation on your scalp after showering.


My Favourite Discoveries: Muji Sleepwear and Calvin Klein Underwear




Being at home doesn't give you the right to look like a slob. So when I decided to dress better even when I'm just lounging around the house, I went to Muji and purchased heather grey and black t-shirts, as well as a variety of boxer shorts.


Calvin Klein Underwear has the ability to make you feel sexy, even if you aren't. So I hoarded. Enough said.

Christmas Wishlist 2011

More Muji t-shirts and boxer shorts for sleeping


Rag & Bone Merino Wool Shawl Collar Cardigan


New Balance 420 sneakers in blue and grey


Mougin & Piquard for J.Crew Grande Seconde Watch in Cream


Kitsune Polo Parisien


Kitsune Weekend Bag

My feet's best friend - Muji sneakers

Muji is heaven for a lot of people. Whether you're in the market for understated and elegant luggage, furniture, bags, linens, towels, clothes or toiletries, the Japanese mega-brand has everything you could possibly need.

Muji is where I go to stock up on oxford shirts and sleepwear. Aside from those, it is also my go-to place for sneakers. They're cheap, comfortable and always hit the right notes when it comes to design - slim, simple and they perfectly go with anything and everything.

The sneakers featured below are the latest offerings from the brand and I picked up a pair in beige for an upcoming trip. With these on, I can already tell that walking won't be such a chore, thanks to the unbelievable comfort they offer.

Summer Style 2010

Not sure what to wear this summer? Here are some inspiring suggestions.


Muji's no-nonsense basics and natural colour palette will get you through the heat in effortless style.


Looking for something more colourful? Then Hentsch Man's offerings make for the perfect choice.

Have a Muji Summer

Everywhere I go, I see nautical influences in a lot of the clothes for spring and summer. This henley-style striped shirt is my top pick.



These tote bags are perfect for lugging around your stuff. They work whether you're at the beach or exploring a new city.



Espadrilles and boat shoes - nothing says summer quite like these two pairs.

Dreaming of Rio

I've been quite obsessed with Brazil lately, particularly Rio de Janeiro, thanks to Monocle's city survey which appears in the current issue.







To satiate my Rio obsession, I purchased the Muji BGM 13. It contains songs perfect for those instances when I feel like I want to be transported to Ipanema beach, while sipping a caipirinha and living the carioca life.

Click on the links below to sample some of the tracks which appear on the CD.

Até Amanhã

Brejeiro

Minha Viola

Weekend retail therapy

I don't think I'll be buying those Band of Outsiders shoes anytime soon. I'm not really feeling very extravagant at the moment. In the meantime, this tote bag from Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya and espadrilles from Muji will do.

R&R, Muji style

Imagine coming home a place that looks this neat, simple and relaxing after a long tiring day at work. Prepare yourself a simple dinner, pour yourself a glass of wine (or make a cup of tea if that's your thing) while listening to Feist's Honey Honey and How My Heart Behaves.

Savor that moment when everything becomes still, that moment when you stop thinking. It won't last that long because at the back of your mind, you know that it won't be long until you have to wake up again to face another tiring day.

Muji shoes for summer.

These espadrilles also come in white with navy stripes. I'll keep my eyes peeled in case the Muji stores here stock them. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!


I love the stripe detail inside the shoe.

What I love right now.

Emiliana Torrini


Jones The Grocer at Dempsey Hill




Light blue oxford shirts from Muji

What do you love right now?

Shopping for socks.

1. Light blue polka-dot socks from Paul Smith
2-3. Striped socks from Muji

You can say I went a little crazy over socks this past week.

Muji Gift Ideas