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femme fashionNew Year, New Fabulous YouBy Adrian NguyenTime flew by this year; it feelslike I was writing this samecolumn just yesterday. Thistime I’m dedicating this to allthe women who have comeup to me at parties to talkabout trends. So let’s glam upfor 2011.Colour crushIf you love pink, this will beyour season—honeysuckleis the colour for spring. I’mloving this and I have beencollecting all shades of it sinceautumn. You will see it in mywardrobe as well as in my collections.Coral and beeswaxare also making it big so startrefreshing your closet now.Polka dotJust like stripes, polka dotshave always been around butthis season they’re coming ona little bit stronger—and wesee them everywhere, fromGiles to Moschino to LouisVuitton. But if you don’t reallyhave a Gisele Bundchen bodythen just wear one item withthe dots or you’re gonna endup looking like your six-yearolddaughter.Tassel/fringeIt’s making a big impact rightnow among fashionistas.Choose the sleek and smoothform of fringe and if you don'twant to look like a piece offurniture, then choose the tasselsfor your accessories likebags, shoes, or belts whilereserving the fringe for yourdresses. Check out Gucci andRoberto Cavalli Spring 2011for inspiration.SeventiesWill this decade ever beforgotten because it keepsreappearing on the fashionscene? Sometimes I feel like itwas never really gone—I thinkit’s the most fabulous decade.I shouldn't need to give youtips on this—don't we allknow what the Seventies looklike? Look out for my friendBoma, she’ll show you howdo it right.Bob/bangIf the clothes can be seventies,then why not your hair?The bob is back after a hiatus;this time it’s got a softer feelto it and more retro-inspiredevidenced by the morerounded shape. It needs tobe neatly blow-waved undera straight edge. And whileyou’re at it, give yourselfbangs too. Look up JaneBirkin. They don't name a bagafter her for no good-reason!I hope these tips areenough to get you into theNew Year with panache. If youbump into me around town,I’ll be more than happy to talkstyle and fashion. Have a veryhappy and stylish new year.Adrian Nguyen is a designerand the owner of the Valencianibrand. Email your fashionquestions to adrian.ngn@gmail.comRana AbodeelyVilla Anupa, 17/27 Le Thanh Ton, District1, Tel:3825 7307Luxury resort wear in soft, feminine styles.Made with 100% Vietnamese silk withsignature glass bead detailing. Comfort,ease and elegance are the main forms ofthe collection.Shae101-103 Nguyen Trai, D1www.shaeny.comNew York brand housing streetwearsuch as cardigans, dresses, shorts andaccessories.Signature Boutique154 Dong Khoi, D1Houses some of the world’s most recognizedluxury fashion brands: RobertoCavalli, Versace, D&G and Missoni.SongSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D176D Le Thanh TonOffers women’s fashion designs by ValerieGregori McKenzie, including eveningdress, tops and hats.Tracey Kociuruba Fashion Gallery43 Ton That Thiep in District 1, 2nd fl.Tel: 3915 3242www.traceykociuruba,comEastern European-inspired fashionboutique with eclectic yet elegant designswith intricate hand-spun details—50sstylejumpsuits with bustier necklines,silk kaftans and high-waisted shorts andskirts.ValencianiSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Tel: 3821 278866-68 Nguyen Trai, D1 Tel: 7302 4688valenciani.sg@gmail.comwww.valenciani.comHomegrown luxury boutique carries silkdresses, velvet corsets, chiffon shawlsand a range of accessories, all designedin-house.SHOESAldo157 Dong Khoi, D1Offering a wide selection of affordablefootwear from mid- to high-range prices.Carries office-appropriate and party-readyheels and flats, as well as a range of accessoriesand bags.Catwalk80 Pham Hong ThaiTel: 3829 6819www.catwalkshoes.comCarries a unique range of Spanish shoesand bags.Charles & Keith10 Mac Thi Buoi, 18-20 Nguyen TraiTel: 3925 1132Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1www.charleskeith.comSingapore brand housing youthful andtrendy shoes of a contemporary, highfashion design.Converse186 Hai Ba Trung, D1148 Nguyen Trai, D1122 Ba Thang Hai, D10Tel: 3827 5584www.converse.com.vnSells iconic Chuck Taylor, Jack Purcell andAll-Star sneakers and Converse brandclothing and accessories. Also at departmentstores around HCMC.Dr. Marten’s173 Hai Ba Trung, D3 Tel: 3822 4710Air Wair sandals and shoes here featurethe classic yellow stitching and chunkyrubber soles. Also stocked with clothesand accessories by Replay and Kappatracksuit tops.Footwear StreetHo Xuan Huong Street, D3 betweenCach Mang Thang Tam and Ba HuyenThanh QuanLe Thi Hong Gam in D1 between PhoDuc Chinh and CalmetteSelection ranges from leather loafers toplastic thongs and everything in between.Nine WestSaigon Centre, 65 Le Loi, D1Vincom Center, 70/72 Le Thanh Ton, D1Stocks an extensive range of designerfootwear for women. Handpicked by aglobal community of independent trendsettersand stylists.TAILORSFabric StreetHai Ba Trung, D1 across the street fromTan Dinh Market.Spools upon spools of fabric manufaturedlocally and abroad, with more than amplevariety of textures, colours and materialsto choose from.Massimo Ferrari42-A1 Tran Quoc Thao, D3Tel: 3930 6212Traditional Italian sartorial techniques areemployed to offer a full wardrobing serviceand custom tailoring for men. Stockedwith imported fabrics primarily from Italy.In-office and workplace fittings available.Thuy Nga Design7 Lam Son Square, D1Conveniently located at the Opera House,this local boutique is a one-stop shopfor both men and women. The rangeincludes clothes, men’s and women’s accessoriesand costume jewellery.Uyen13 Nguyen Thiep, D1An excellent option with English-speakingstaff and a good selection of fabrics(although the price takes a dip if you bringyour own) and some off-the-rack staplesto copy. Reasonable prices.LINH‘S WHITEPLEASANT LIVING MINIMALISM37 THAO DIEN(OPPOSITE AN PHU SUPERMARKET)67 XUAN THUY - DISTRICT 2PHONE: (84) - 62819863- 62818488E : linhnguyen@hbdecor.com.vn - www.linhfurniture.comasialife HCMC 95