Valentines Scarves Inspiration

I’ve been working hard these days for some Valentines scarf orders. Feeling a bit stressful coz I’m trying to create something totally different. Something that COY has not done to her past scarf designs and yet has to be romantic, delicate and feminine. I checked out the latest 2012 trend and finally got inspired by Marni, Miu Miu and Missoni. The use of vibrant color laces and dangling long bright tassels immediately drew my attention! How fun it would be to play around with these elements. So I started to source different kind of laces from markets, online stores, malls, factories, etc… There are thin delicate ones, chemical thick ones, can’t believe there are so many varieties. The most important is colors … my main concern for making scarves. Colors are fabulous! How excited I was when I saw so many color options, especially when there were bright neon colors!

Missoni Spring/ Summer 2012
Miu Miu Spring/ Summer 2012

Marni Spring/ Summer 2012

Below are the latest Valentines designs… a starting page of Pre-spring 2012 by playing around with mix print blocks, blocks of different shapes and am still exploring interesting ways to play with blockings. I’ve also created a new scarf shape (the diamond) SCF26 which looks interesting and is easy to wear. I really love the process of creating shapes, different shapes affect the pattern of block cuts which is like playing puzzle game.
This time by adding a bit of lace as a highlight is quite successful….has gathered a bunch of fans. With the hint that most of the girls are lace lovers, COY is moving forward with lace trend this year!


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Animal Louis Vuitton by Billie Achilleos

British artist Billie Achilleos was commissioned for the luxury fashion house’s Maroquinaris Zoologicae, celebrating their 100th anniversary in the small leather goods game. Louis Vuitton wallets, purses, belts, and accessories were all transformed into a miniature zoo of small mammals, birds, reptiles, crustaceans, and even insects.
'Each animal highlights an element in the design of the products' states Billie in her blog
The collection has 30 animal creations, first debuted at the famous Parisian taxidermy store Deyrolle back in October, made a second appearance as part of the holiday display in Louis Vuitton Omotesando, and will be on a world tour again this year.











Honestly I become not so keen on Louis Vuitton since its crossover work with Takashi Murakami. The cute, fancy, manga style are definitely not my cup of tea. But this time is a real twist by Billie Achilleos, the animal creation shows a sense of humor as well as keeping Louis Vuitton's luxury touch! I'm amazed at their mix and match with different parts of LV leather goods. Their sophisticated handiwork has presented how LV leather can be turned to something else other than traditional handbags.

The making of the infamous Chanel 2.55

You may dream about owning a Chanel 2.55 just for no reason. Because of its style? Because of trend? Because of its luxuriousity? Or because of its name, fame, renown, reputation, status? Whatever reason is not acceptable because you don't understand a Chanel 2.55. How can you fall in love with a bag if you don't know it well?
Below is unveiling how a Chanel 2.55 is made, you'll clearly see every step of hard work by a handbag specialist and materials use in every layer (cardboard, leather, quilting, chain, eyelet, etc.). Materials are simple, but you'll learn the secret of making an extraordinary bag with a few ordinary materials. Mademoiselle Chanel designed them to be practical and, except for a few decorative trimmings, always sensible. Each detail was there for a reason. She endowed them with perfection and made them the emblem of luxury and elegance.
Now check below to help youself understand more about Chanel 2.55, not just only owning and collect it, but to be a more reasonable Chanel fan! You'll find an answer of why you have to own it and why this bag is so beloved.

In 1929 Mademoiselle Chanel was the first to introduce an elegant version of the shoulder bag. It did already exist, in the form of a large pouch with a wide strap, but was only used by members of the military on campaign. Women discovered, to their delight, that by using a thin strap they could walk around with their hands free. A new fashion was born. From then on, Mademoiselle Chanel constantly used this idea, until she eventually created the bag commonly known as the “2.55” (which is in fact its “date of birth”) in February 1955.

Celebrity hair 2011

From bright colours, dip-dye and red hair to pixie crops and modern mohawks, scroll down and take a look at the celebrity hair that will influence cut, colour and style in 2011.

Cheryl Cole with long red hair

Rihanna with red curly hair at the American Music Awards, November 2010
Vivid brights- Nicki Minaj with rainbow wig at MAC lipstick launch in Time Square New York, November 2010

Dip-dye- Jessica Alba with dark brown hair and blonde tips

Dip-dye- Alexa Chung with light brown ends at the Mulberry Pool Party at Chateau Marmont, July 2010

Modern mohawks- Ke$ha with a mohawk at the American Music Awards, November 2010

Vivid brights- Avril Lavigne with pink streaks at the American Music Awards, November 2010

Vivid brights- Lady Gaga with golden yellow streaks, New York, January 2010

Vivid brights- Lady Gaga with grey and turquoise green hair, London, October 2010

Vivid brights- Ke$ha with neon pink hair at the MTV EMAs in Madrid, November 2010

Sulptured styling- Alicia Keys with a quiff hairstyle and messy bun

Vivid brights- Katy Perry with blue and pink striped hair at the MTV Video Music Awards, September 2010

Sulptured styling- Nicole Scherzinger at the Men in Black 3 filming, New York, November 2010

Dip-dye- Rachel Bilson with blonde ombré hair colour

Pixie crops- Ashlee Simpson with blonde pixie crop

Modern mohawks- Agyness Deyn with a short mohawk

Dip-dye- Mary Charteris with magenta-coloured dip-dyed ends

Pixie crops- Emma Watson with auburn crop

Pixie crops- Katie Waissel with short pixie crop on The X Factor

Celebrity hair focused on experimental styling and creative colour this year, with a good mix of hairstyles on show. Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s Jean Seberg-esque pixie crop was one of the most talked-about hair transformations this year. On her Facebook page, Watson posted the message: “Cut my hair off a few days ago… Feels incredible. I love it. I’ve wanted to do this for years and years; it’s the most liberating thing ever.”Colour made a big statement this year, with extreme and exaggerated colour dominating. Taking the two-tone trend to the next level, Nicki Minaj grabbed headlines with her multi-hue rainbow dip-dye hair, one of my favourite looks to emerge this year. I expect this colour technique to come through strongly in 2011.Red has proved to be the most popular hair-colour choice in 2010, with a plethora of celebrities, including Rihanna and Cheryl Cole, displaying this vibrant tone. Cheryl Cole garnered quite a following when she unveiled her red hair on The X Factor. Calling it the “Cheryl Cole effect”, high-street health and beauty retailer Superdrug reported an increase in red home hair dye. We expect to see more vibrant tones of red in 2011.

Vivid brights: Statement hair colours in a bold and vibrant palette. Think cobalt blue, peacock green, neon pink and golden yellow. In 2011, we will notice a move towards stronger colours with a more experimental approach, either putting slices of colour through the hair, underneath, or dyeing the ends in bold colours.

Dip-dye: Following on from the ombré look, which was hugely popular in 2010, celebrities are pushing the boundaries, creating two-tone hair-colour effects using bold hues. Alternatively, blonde or brown tones offer a more natural look for the less daring

Pixie crops: 2010 saw many celebrities going for the crop, opting for short pixie styles. Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s cute 60s pixie crop was one of the most talked-about hair cuts this year. This trend will filter through to the mainstream and will be key for 2011

Fiery reds: Red was a key colour in 2010. When Cheryl Cole unveiled her new red hair colour, health and beauty retailer Superdrug reported sales of red hair dye almost doubling, compared with the amount sold in 2009. In 2011, we will see red continuing to be a key hair colour at a commercial level. We will see vibrant variations of the shade, ranging from cherry red to plum red, auburn and tomato

Modern mohawks: this androgynous style will be popular at a street level, particularly for the youth market. The look is edgy rather than punky

Sculptured styling: creative updos will be key, with hair piled up into usual shapes and styles