The return of the Platforms .......with assorted Heels

When I started to see platforms return to the shelves, i had mixed feeling.  The last I remember, they died along with the Spice Girls back in the late 90s.  After seeing them everywhere in stores and magazines, I've begun to like them... kinda of like when you hear a song on the radio that's way over-played but you can't stop humming to it.  So the other day I tried a pair on, and now I understand why they've made a comeback.
Walking in 4 inch heels, is MUCH easier with a 2 inch raise under your toe.
The trends this year have brought in both a stiletto and a chunky heel with the platform base.

Here are some styles I collected from a few international chains Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Aldo.

available at Zara

Available at Urban Outfitters

Aldo, being solely a shoe store, had the best selection of platforms with both a stiletto and chunky heel.  

I ended up buying these:

What do you think about platforms making a comeback? 

Looking for that Little Black Dress for the holiday!? Zara's got the perfect one!

Zara never ceases to amaze me, they've always got high fashion looks for affordable prices, and the newest fashion trends right off the runway.
While shopping today I fell absolutely in love with this little black dress!!  It's perfect for the holiday, christmas parties, dinners etc.  The cut is slimming, classy, showing just the right amount of skin.

picture property of Zara

picture property of Zara

I love the idea of pairing it with boots, but because it lack the lengthy legs, boots will shorten my already short legs.  Instead, I've chosen to pair it with a pair of chunky platform black pumps.  Just bought these today, didn't think I'd be able to work a pair of platforms, but seeing as they're in-fashion now, I've committed to a pair and actually adore them.

 What do you think of this dress?? What kind of shoes would you pair it with? How would you accessorize it?

The Restylane Nose job

After much thought I decided i was a good candidate for the beauty enhancement procedure know as  the "restylane nose job".  This beauty procedure isn't invasive, lasts approximately 6 months, and is cost-efficient.  Restylane is a filler generally used for fine lines, wrinkles, etc, but is now becoming more commonly used is the nose, especially for asians seeking a taller more defined bridge.
I was recommended Medivisage Clinic in Thonglor (Bangkok, Thailand) by a friend who had been getting the same procedure done.  Medivisage is a small beauty clinic open 7 days a week located just across from J-Avenue and above She Bar and Hobs in Thonglor.  The doctors are very critical which made me sure this is where i wanted to get my procedure done.
The reason I opted for this is that due to my previous nose job, I had lost the definition in the upper bridge of my nose which made my nose look more hawk-like from the side.  The procedure itself took about 15minutes and left me a bit swollen but was quite painless. I was asked what i desired to change, was given some topical freezing to numb the injection site, and then injected along the upper bridge of my nose. I had bruises for about a week later that I was able to cover using foundation.  The results were beautiful and noticeable immediately
Cost varies, but for .5cc of restylane i paid about $300USD

Sorry the clarity isn't very good, but you can see the results pretty clearly.  I'll take better before and after pics in about 5 months.
Thoughts? Questions?

Versace for H&M finally released in selected H&M stores world-wide Nov. 19!

My fav pieces from Versace for H&M high-fashion line baby doll dress-$179CA, leather heeled sandals-$149CA (Also available in silver), leather black purse with chain strap and versace charms price unlisted. The pendant and the leather versace studded wristband are from the men's collection.

Finally fashion and wallet friendly H&M has come together with famous fashion designer Donatella Versace to launch a great line of fairly priced pieces!!  While I've had a look at the new line and can't say I think everything piece is a winner, there are some pieces that are absolutely beautiful and jaw-dropping.
The women's line tends to be more fashionable than the men's line..  Most of the men's pieces are heavily patterned in exotic bright colors and remind me of something you'd find on one of the fellas from Jersey Shore -eww.
Since many of these items will be sought after, shopping for the new Versace for H&M will be quite the task... nothing a feisty fashionable female won't be able to manage though.

Fashion Fail-  A sample of the men's wear for Vesace for H&M .... eek! Very Jersey Shore :S

The basic things you need to know:
-Check the location closest to you to make sure they will carry the new line
-Arrive early.  There will be a line-up.
-You are limited to a certain number of items, all of which have to be in the same size! So don't think you can send  a friend to do your shopping for you!! Take the morning off work if you must ;)
-Don't count on these items being in stores long! Go as soon as possible... there are limited pieces and if you wait, you'll miss out on these beautiful high fashion pieces.

If you don't have an H&M near you, sadly, you may be out of luck :(  I don't think this line will be available for shoppers online -so sad. It's a sad day for me.
Living in Thailand, the closest H&M is in Singapore :(

Click here to see the new Versace for H&M

Let me know what you think of the new line! Love it or hate it? Fashionable or Fashion fail?