Trend spotting: Trenchcoat dresses

The girls here at SugarPoppins are busy trend spotting for the latest look this Fall/Winter as well as next Spring/Summer.

Also, we've had a sneak peek at what the designers have into designing their Spring 2008 collections.

Let's start with the Trench coat. Ahh the trench coat...

It's the style icon embraced by style icons the world over (Sienna Miller, Kate Bosworth, Gweneth Paltrow), and this spring the trench coat is getting the star treatment it deserves. Nothing delivers a dose of instant, effortless chic quite like the trench coat.

Let's take a look at how this fabulous piece of garment has evolved over the years.

The classic Burberry
Admittedly, if anyone was to splurge on a trenchcoat, it would have to be Burberry. You can't get any more classic than this.

Burberry Prorsum at the Milan Fashion Spring Summer '08

This season, Christopher Bailey amazes us with his ever refreshing collection, Luxury Warrior.

We love love love the whole long jacket over a dress cinched with a studded belt look. Very cool. It's definitely more refreshing than the usual Burberry look.

Very edgy!

We absolutely love these updated trench looks. Very chic and cool, dun ya think?

For those of you who love vibrant colours, this is the time to flaunt it. Just look at these hot pink and jazzy blue looks. Very sharp indeed.

So there, you've gotten an idea of what's in for this Fall as well as next Spring. :)

Now, let's look at how you can copy these runway looks into realway looks.

Trench dress in Sand [DR023S] RM79
Comes with a soft leather belt.
Free size.

Trench dress in Camel [DR023C] RM79

Comes in Camel, White, and Sand.

And if you're wondering about the thickness of the dress, on whether it's suitable for our Msian weather. Well fret no more, cos the material for these dresses is cooling and is perfect for those of us working in the office. No sweat babes! ;)

Source: Elle.com

Capelet - the perfect wrap

The capelet is a sophisticated look that has made a comeback in recent years. It's an elegant piece of outerwear that is appropriate for daytime and evening events. In short, it's a perfect wrap for any events.

The capelet not only allows your hands to be free, it adds a touch of instant glam to your existing outfit.

Let's take a look at what's hot on the runway..

Runway fashion

Tight on top @ Hussein Chalayan

Well wrapped in Junta Watanabe

Around the cape @ Moschino

Cosying up to Nina Ricci

Well balanced at Ralph Lauren

Feather dusted @ Behnaz Sharafpour

Victorian ornament @ Costume National

Topping it off @ J. Mendel

Realway fashion @ Sugarpoppins

*1 cape 3 styles*

#1 As a wrap around your shoulder


Beige/gold sequinned capelet [WR001] RM39

#2 As a wrap around your waist

#3 As a wrap around your waist - sideways

Also comes in Black [WR002] RM39

Dear Sugarpoppers, these capelets come in many colours - teal, dark brown, electric blue, maroonish purple, white, etc. Please let us know if you're interested for us to order your preferred colour for you.

The above capelets available in Medium and Large. The ones shown above are all in Medium.

Satiny smooth

Get sexy with silky smooth fabric slinking down your skin.

Pamper yourself with satin goodness...ooOOooh!!

#1 Smouldering grey

Satin halter in Charcoal grey [BL019C] RM49

Lolly pink crystal beaded necklace [NC014] RM39   RM20

Front view

Black beaded loop necklace [NC005B] RM39   RM20

Back view

#2 In the bronze

Satin halter in bronzy gold [BL019G] RM49

Beaded Y-necklace [NC002] RM79 (comes with earrings as a set)  RM49

Front view

Back view

Black is the New Black

This season, we embrace the return of black with huge, big ass hugs!

Ladies, black is now the new black! whoopee!.
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Ever wonder why black is such a fantastic colour?

Ever wonder why black is so well-loved?
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These are some of the reasons why we love love love black!

#1 Black is HOT!

Sheer V-neck sleeveless with sequinned waist band. [BL021] RM69.

The cut of this top is very well made, the material is sheer and soft.

Perfect for clubbing ;)

#2 Black is Demure!


Victorian style neckline top [BL022] RM39

We love the lacey layers on the neckline, very girly. The smocking details on the waist, gave us trim waistlines. :)

Black beads loop necklace [NC005B] RM39

#3 Black is Classy Elegance

Another little black dress [DR021] RM79

Comes with this cute white belt to help create contrast.

#4 Black is oh-so-Sweet

Little Bo Beep dress [DR022] RM55

#5 Black is eye-poppin!

Round neck mod dress [DR020] RM69

*note: belt is for not for sale.

The row of buttons added to the quirky appeal :p

Sugars and lollies

OMG these are so sweet, we think we're gonna puke if it gets any sweeter than this. :P

Oh sweeeeet!!!

Strawberry delight!!!

Top to bottom: Darker pink (BN003) - small,
Light pink (BN002) - small,
Clear pink (BN004) - small,
Red (BN009) - large. Red is also available in small (BN006).

RM9 each

Creme brulee

Left: Top - bottom
C-shaped Ivory bangle (BN011),
White (BN005) - small,
Opaque (BN007) - small.

Right: Round opaque bangle (BN001).

RM9 each.

Creme Brulee

Clockwise:
C-shaped Ivory bangle (BN011), Round opaque bangle (BN001),
Opaque (BN007) - small, White (BN005) - small.

Blueberry cheesecake

Top to bottom:
Opaque (BN007) - small,
Baby blue (BN010) - large only.

RM9 each

Orange sorbet

Top to bottom:
White (BN005) - small,
Orange (BN008) - small.

RM9 each.

We think our dental consultation is due soon. :P

Office fashion

First of all, let us apologise for the lack of posts the past weeks. We've had some family emergencies...and let's just say we're back! :)

Office fashion

Ah work clothes. I must say, I've always somewhat dreaded wearing it before- especially business formal, sounds boring doesn't it?

But alas, the real world beckons. So let's take a different look into office fashion with these versatile pieces.

The short- sleeved jacket

The sexy, stylish, and not-so-boring alternative to a suit jacket.

We think the trick to looking good in jackets is the fit. Typically, we find one button jackets fit the best- for us anyway. They also look slightly more casual, giving it a younger and chic look.

In cream [BL020C] RM55.

We love how the lil bow makes this whole ensemble more flirty and less boring. The cut is great on Small to Medium size gals. Fits bust: 32" - 34".

Tiered necklace in gold [NC009] RM39

Jacket also available in Black [BL020B] RM55.

Beaded necklace [NC018] RM25

The not-so-boring blouse

Who says we can't look stylish in blouses? This mandarin collar blouse, with puffy sleeves is the perfect solution to perk up boring Mondays.

You're not likely in the mood to dress up on a Monday morning, so this one-piece blouse is perfect for dress n go - just team it up with a simple beaded necklace and you're set for the day!

Only available in Black [BL015] RM49
Beaded necklace [NC018] RM25

Go gold go!

There's a word for this..it's called chic glam! This gold bronzy piece is perfect for day, as well as for that after hour drink. Just dabble on extra eye shimmer and don on a pair of gold chandelier earrings and you're all set doll!

In bronzy gold [BL016] RM45
Fits size Small to Medium. Fits bust : 32" - 34".

Black patent skinny belt is sold separately. [BT003] RM10