Favourite Boutique! (and a Fedora Update!)

We're sorry to announce the Fedora update so late, but My Closet Giggles has finally launched their Fedora collection!

Check it! (We're loving that vest, too)



Right, so what's the deal with this 'Favourite Boutique' then, eh?

Well, they're a new blog shop, and we were rather surprised to find these great pieces from them. Now I'm going to rush things a little, because there's quite a lot to cover.
Have a look yourself!



Denim Overalls! Schweet!
And check out this awesome turquoise dress! It's plain, it's simple, it's sexy, and it can be paired with almost anything! (Really digging the belt. For sale? Yes? No? I dunno???)



Now is this pattern considered checked, plaid, or somewhere in between?
Whatever, it's so country funky. Come in two great colours, and I'm loving it!



High Waisted checkered skirt? Totally.
Spicy red tulle dress? Definitely.



I absolutely love the cut of the dress on the far left, and this chinese collar vest in the middle. Pair it with everyday wear to totally transform your look. It's almost Boho. And what about this floral crocheted dress?

What I love most about Favourite Boutique, is that they stock mostly simple pieces, and basics are the stuff we love. They're plain enough to be worn alone and get noticed, but versatile enough to be paired with a bunch of accessories and become a transformable statement, and that's definitely an asset to have as part of your wardrobe. I find their prices extremely resonable, as you know that these are pieces that you can wear a hundred different ways, so it's definitely worth the budget.

Since there are so many pictures to be linked, we've linked them all to the main page, so you can have a look at the other items that they're offering as well as you scroll.

Come One, Come All, To The Old Blossom Box!

Hello dearies, it's The Raving Reviewer here.

Today, I'm going to TRY and complete the many articles that I've put off and put off due to time restrains, and plain old fashion procrastination.

But I will try, and here I will start.

The Old Blossom Box.

Always makes my day. Until I see everything is sold out, that is. But I love how the photo's are so Wonderfully taken in such Wonderful perspective and how everything in the store is just so...so Wonderful.

Geez, get a grip.
Getting a grip.
Getting a grip...

Wusha.
Okayyy! Here are my fave's of the new collection. Although most are probably sold out. =(

Aside from Jezmine's SUPREMELY AWESOME PICKS OF SUPER AMAZING BELTS...




...She manages to find gorgeous dresses from way back when that I have seen No Where Else!



I mean, where does she get this stuff!?
They're Gorgeous...!

The Old Blossom Box... Go... Now...

Going Corporate Crazy!

Hey Ya'll! Long time no review!

Well, here I am again, the Raving Reviewer, back for more reviews. But wait! There's a twist!

Today's few articles will consist of a couple of mass reviews. We've strayed from our retail literary indulgences over the past few days, and we jumped back in, we were greeted by a whirlwind of great grabs! So this article will be about a couple of stores currently selling corporate wear, which include RUFFLED TOPS and HIGH WAISTED SKIRTS!!!

Excited? I am!

Here we go!
(Click on the pictures to get linked!)

First up! Ancient Orchids, with their work-esque ensembles.




Check out these two outfits. One says modern day she-boss, the other cries chic breadwinner!
Whichever way you interpret it, these outfits carry just enough sass and style to make yourself stand out in boring office cuts. Get noticed and get paid in an Ancient Orchids ensemble!



A positively popping high waisted skirt!
Notice the slim emphasis on the cutting. Pair this piece with anything from work wear to dinner/cocktail events! Purrrfect for the work AND after-work!

The pirate blouse, on the other hand, may not be totally suitable for high end corporate circles, but it's sure a comfy way to go to work if your circumstances allow! Besides it's versatile enough to allow a skinny mini and a slim clincher to transform it into just the formal fashionista wear (with a twist) that you need!

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Right! Next Up : Fashion Unleashed!
A new store, and we're loving them already!



An elegant kimono-inspired semi-formal dress in a silk velveteen material!
Dresses are always great for the workplace (or any other place, for that matter). As a female, that's one of our best aesthetic assets when it comes to apparel!
A simple slip on to transform your entire look, and what better way, when you're just not all that inspired in the wee hours before the daily grind. Accessorize, and play with minimal makeup, and you're out the door! (Right before the decaf soy latte and the yogurt bar, of course!)



What more can I say? It's a great cut, it's a great statement, and it's going at ONLY RM35...!
Why wait?
PLUS, you can get the entire look!
Skirt is going for RM45.
=)



Oh I LOVE these high waisted ribboned skirts!
They're so casual chic, yet can be worked into something wearable in the workplace!

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Kisssss and Tell makes available more of the classic mid-waist mini's, which they say 'enhances what needs to be enhanced' and that you'd better be 'prepared to seduce the opposite sex in the workplace'!

Ooooh.

Well, now you've ABSOLUTELY got to have this one!



Comes with a sash, and retails at RM45! Non-restockable!

Etoffe!

A couple of days ago, we received an email recommending us to this site called Etoffe.

The email came from an extremely satisfied reoccurring customer of the site, who really wanted to share the site with everyone else. That's our intention for The Reviewers : To have everyone give positive feedback and recommendations for fellow shoppers and/or shop owners!

Now, because she didn't happen to include a link, we were determined to find the store, so we scoured through other blog shop directories, dozens of chat boxes, and finally, came to our senses and checked out Emmagem's awesome list of blog shops (Silly us not to think of it first!)

So when we finally got there, we were hungry for retail inspiration, and guess what?
We got just what we wanted.
And more...

Check it out for yourselves!



Plain Maxi Dresses in contrasting colours!
Who woulda' thought that you could play around with the more vibrant shades for maxi's, and still look positively posh in them at the same time!?
Made of high quality Lycra, this piece is sure to hug your bod in all the right spots.
Only for RM65? No way! =D
They also carry stocks in plain black!



The extremely beautiful tie-dye inspired De Tordo Hermoso.
Another great piece that I have yet to come across somewhere else. So far, this tops the list in my book of matte maxi's. It's retro funky fun for all you peace lovin' hippies out there, or just you stylo-milo's who wanna make a statement.
This dress says it best!
And only for RM65?
Pfft!
Shouldn't even have to think about it!

Next up : Lola's Waisted Belt for only RM29!



Plain, simple, stylish and will definitely complete any outfit that you decide to put a little oomph into. T-Shirt dresses, to Sexy Maxi's, to those lazy oversized-shirt-and-skinnies days.




Printed Hoodies and Grecian Bandeu Dresses!
I've seen these around at other stores, but the difference in Etoffe, is that they're still available!
The Dress is retailing at RM58, and is available in Yellow, Black, and Blue, while the hoodie is going for RM49!

And finally, we've saved the best for last :
Break the cliche with the new breed of ancient footwear!
It's the Greeks meet the Cowboy version of the classic Glad, tumbled and turned into these babies!
Tassles and all!



We say : YEEE-HAW!

For only RM65, you'll be able to start galloping around yourself with Etoffe's Leather Fringed Glads! Hurry, though! They're sold out and restocking!
Comes in Black and Brown.

Alas, here are our favorite sold out peices :



Tailcoats! Oh how we loved those!



Slim Scarves! Oh why didn't we get to you before Etoffe...?

We're Hearting The Envelopes!

Run by 3 gorgeous gals, The Envelopes have absolutely blown us away from their great graphics, to their awesome sense of style.

Check out what they have in stock at The Envelopes!

Here's our favorites :









We need not do any introducing this time, since it already comes with the descriptions attached. We have, however, done our part on the linkage, so click away, gals!

Their sweet girlish outfit choices with that ever-classic charm has made us a fan, and we'll definitely be coming back in the near future!

Keeping them High at Pastime.

Hello there Ladies (and certain gents)!

It's the Raving Reviewer back once again, and I know I haven't been around for a while, but hey, a girls got a lotta' do nowadays! Plus, the internet connection has been getting back at me for over-using it these past few days...

Ah, anyway, I stumbled across this sweet little site whilst doing my retail rounds this afternoon, and I've finally got round to posting it.

Pastime.

My favourite about the site is that it...


Stocks.Really.Awesome.High.Waisted.Skirts!!!


They call them the 'High Waisted Tulip', and it really IS shaped like one!

Well, an upside-down tulip, with no petals or greens, or any flower-like resemblance, and a tulip made out of fabric, and in non-tulipy colours... Ugh, nevermind.

A TULIP!



I have been LOOKING for high waisted skirts EVERYWHERE. And you know I don't mean those i'm-a-dress-but-a-skirt-but-a-halter-and-a-top type things, but a real skirt, Skirt, ya dig?

Here's your number one resource at Pastimes for middle-section clenching poufs.



And made of all the Quality stuff, too.

Pastime's High Waisted Skirts are made of high quality cotton (oh goodie!) and are available in white, black, brown-gray and beige.

This is definitely a piece that you'd want to be seen in when you're out and about (What with all those fashionista photogs running about the local scene of late!).
And guess what, it's only going for RM50 each!!!



Another Pastime favourite would be the totally sold out Bohemian Princess Maxi dress. And we're not surprised... I mean, have you SEEN prints like those anywhere else?
I sure haven't. And that's why you should rely on Pastime to bring you one-of-a-kind pieces that will definitely give you the jealous stares that you've been so longing for!

I don't know 'bout you, but I'd be clicking on them links right about now, if ya know what I'm talkin' bout.

=P

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Ancient Orchids are getting Noisy for us!

Trendy Lovee's Nerdalicious Geekers
It's crazy to know that this shop is run by a 14 and 15 year old...

Trendy-Lovee

What caught our eye were these Glassless Geek Specs.
Too bad they're Singaporean and only ship in that area.

*Illegal post, I know, since The Reviewers is about all things Malaysian, but I just couldn't resist! Besides, I've yet to see a pair of tweens run a blog shop here in the M-to-tha-Sia.*

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Soooo... This post had to piggy back on the Ancient Orchids post, which, out of respect, I will not post any pictures referring to the shop above to distract from AO.



What. A. Catch.
It certainly caught our eye!
An fascinatingly unusual combination of noisy abstract colours, matched with the modern oriental kimono sleeved cut. It IS indeed a Fresh way to wear it, Ancient Orchids! Good on ya for carrying this beauty!

They're restocking too, so send in your orders by This Sunday, and you'll be stealing the show wherever you go in this wearable masterpiece.
RM50!

Giggling Along with My Closet Giggles!

Fedora Hats!

No Way!
Yes way!

And the good stuff, too!
All at My Closet Giggles!

We've been to many a site, scouring through pages and pages of merchandise, some worth sharing, others not. This, however, is indeed worth sharing!
And not a minute too soon! Since we're often late to review shops, it seems that we're finally on time! In fact, they haven't even launched yet!

That's right folks, these Quality Fedora's are still waiting to be launched. Still to come : Checks, Colours, and Box patterns... And when they do, we'll be here to cover it all for ya.

We've seen them on the heads of every tabloid worthy celeb, from Brit brit to Keira.
Quick, I'd start emailing them now!

P.S : I've seen other stores stocking fedora's, and they haven't been able to really get the cut or the pattern just right, especially that oh-so-crucial upturned edge. So I'd really suggest running over to My Closet Giggles now to be one of the pioneers in this trend before it gets all cliched up ala. Gladiators with cheap imitations etc. Another place I've seen these before were in Topman, but as you know, the exchange rate would be busting our beautiful wallets flat, so let's just wait and see what these gals have to offer. =)

Speaking of Topshop price terrors, here's another quick fix from My Closet Giggles.



Classy Ruffled tops. Insta-Sophistication in four glamorous colours!
(Ze white one is tempting me a wee bit...)

I remember trying on the Topshop one in electric blue. Admiring it in the mirror, checking the price tag, freaking out, and getting off me as fast as possible.

If any of you gals know what I'm talking about, then fret no more!
It's now available for only RM45.

Revisiting Warholica and Incocobox!

Our Favourite stores have updated!
And we're loving what we're seeing, and we simply must share them.

First up, we have Warholica once more.
After our first post about them on the topic of Shoes, we've returned and found even better goodies from them. Not surprising, however! We knew that this would come!
Here are our fave's from their first and only apparel collection so far! :

I'm really liking what I see here, from the quirky little shirt dress from Forever 21, the Wooly Red Cardigan, to the last ensemble with the Yellow Embroidered Tunic. What a great model, too!

And check out these awesome custom made hand painted kicks that were modelled in the pictures! They're up for grabs too for only RM35! How crazy is THAT?!

Alright, next up is another favourite, Incocobox.
Although we've only recently featured them, they've been busy putting up even better stuff, so how can we resist not talking about them?

Ah, have a look for yourself and see if we're right!



Check out this Vintage Hand Embroidered Jacket!
The detail, the beading, the whole thing reminds us of a 'Traje de Luces', which was the elaborate costumes that the the Spanish Matadors (Bullfighters) would wear when they went into the ring!
It literally means 'Suit Of Lights', and why not? It's positively glowing to us, and I'm sure that it'll be lighting up any room that it's wearer walks into.
This baby is going for only SGD60, or in other words, RM138. Most of us are used to paying much less for our items, especially in Ringgits, but with a piece this intricate, I'd consider this pricing absolutely minimal!
Check out more details on-site by clicking on the pictures.



Bomber Jackets!?
Oh, you're just too much! =D
Real Leather, and I'm guessing that fur is no where near Faux, though.
I can't believe that this is going for only SGD23 aka. RM50!!!!!!!
Check it out on-site!



Lastly, are these Vintage Court Shoes.
If you own a vintage dress of any sort, why not pair it with these to complete the look?
What a classic look. Works best with petite feet in Size 5, and at RM39 ONLY (!!!), what better way to ooze 60's feminity!
Remember to Click on the pictures to view more details on-site!

And before we end, let me just post our gratitude to Incocobox once more, for not only blessing our retail deprived souls with great finds, but also, for Featuring The Reviewers in their very own post!
Check it!



=D