Combat Ready?

 photo via Barneys

If I ever had to wear combat boots, I would want to do so in these Saint Laurent multi-buckle boots. 

Thankfully, this is just a flight of fancy. Because I am not even considering buying.

Gotta love Saint Laurent for making me realize today that I am glad:

- I don't have to dress for Fall/Winter in Manila

- I don't have modelicious long legs, because only long, skinny legs can pull this off

Because if I did, I would be itching to get these gorgeous boots. Now na.

Singapore & Shoes

Gianvito Rossi at Takashimaya

One great thing about shopping in Singapore is that all the shoe brands I've been stalking these days seem to be concentrated within a 1 mile radius. 

Actually, make that all in one roof. That of Ngee Ann City, with Takashimaya, Celine and On Pedder just a skip and a hop away from the other.

Since I find the shoes in Singapore more expensive than in the US, I usually just try on shoes there, and then stalk my Net-a-Porter picks until they go on sale.

But actually, things get interesting online. I find that while shoes at Net-a-Porter US are cheaper vs the Philippines, when you set your country to Singapore at Net-a-porter, it is also much cheaper vs the US and the Philippines. Has to do something with taxes, because as far as I know, they don't charge taxes if the CIF value of a product is below $400.

Gianvito Rossi (S$890)  at Takashimaya. I'm a  size 6 for these red pumps but 6.5 for the black version

Take for instance. The Rossis are US$539 in Singapore, US$545 in the US and US$645 in the Philippines. Of course, the US comes out cheaper because shipping is free, but if you have to Johnny Air it here, then you'd spend at least $10.98 for express shipping to Manila anyway. Better to pay the $15 shipping to a friend's house in SG and get the help of frequent traveler friends who will happily bring your purchases home for you, like I do (Hi Naomi and Sara! Heehee!).

Saint Laurent two-tone loafers ($960) at On Pedder, size 36

 S$1000 for Celine skater sneaks? Eeeek! Wish these came in half sizes, the 36 has my toes hitting the tip while the 37 falls off my heel when I walk

Now that I know my sizes on these babies, the waiting begins. I am so ready for sale season, hahaha.

Oh, and for those who want to know where to get ladies Salt-water sandals in Singapore, check out Soon Lee on Haji Lane.

Save for the colors on back-order, they have quite a variety of colors on hand:

 

Ngee Ann City
391 Orchard Road #08-05
Singapore 238873
Tel: +65 6233 9991  

Soon Lee
73 Haji Lane
Singapore
Trading Hours
12:00pm - 9:00 pm daily
1:00pm - 8:00 pm on S

What's Up, Ankle Strap

I am totally in love with this look!  

The first time I went out with Dada, I wore a pair of ankle strap heels from Kenneth Cole. I still have it. Berry specifically asked me if she could have my "high heels". I tell Berry to take care of it because that's what I wore when I first met Dada. I should take a photo para you can see. It's still nice up to now. 

Good thing I kept it. It's so hot this season! As in smokin'! There's an ankle strap for everyone, from Lola, to Tita, to y tu Mama tambien! Check these out yo! All from net-a-porter:

 

Gucci - for your sister, because she's tired of all those predictable neutral heeled sandals

 

Chloe- for Sofia Coppola, because I can totally see her in these

 

Alexander Wang - for your high school best friend who has a weakness for "look at me" shoes

 

Nicholas Kirkwood - for you, yes, for you!

 

Marni - Lola will love these because of the chunkier than usual heel

 

Saint Laurent - for your disco loving Tita

RED Valentino - for your girly tween who now wears the same size of shoes as you

 

Givenchy - for your chic cousin who is always impeccably dressed

 

Esteban Cortazar - for your neighbor whose style icon is J. Lo

 

Givenchy - for your understated but always glamorous Mom

 

Pierre Hardy - for your artsy best friend who hates that you hate color