FIRST e-book LAUNCHED :)

my first e-book is launched :)

so far I think it's only available for Korean readers

(though I have both original English version & translated underneath in each pages)

I am grateful for the fact that the first one is finally out

I'd been working on this for months and months

and if you are avid reader of pinklemonincrystal

then you probably know that I had been interviewing designers

for this blog, features on neighbor magazine, for 1stlook magazine's blog and so on...

I hope I can continue on loving and working on every opportunities I get

FashionabLEE, MICHELLE

첫번째 ebook 이 탄생하였습니다 :)

http://m.kyobobook.co.kr/digital/ebook/ebookContents.ink?barcode=480130000424P

7 브랜드/디자이너들과의 공통된 주제로

짧은 인터뷰들을 엮어 만들어 내었는데요

아직 부족한 점이 많지만

저의 첫번째 이북 축하해주셨으면 좋겠습니다

많은 관심 부탁드립니다~!

unique eyewear

location: Paradise Hotel in Busan, S. Korea

outfit details

ANNA KARIN KARLSSON sunglasses

H&M belt and bag

QUA dress

palazzo pants

outfit details

ANNA-KARIN KARLSSON sunglasses

F21 chiffon pants & earrings

SUECOMMA BONNIE heels

H&M clutch

location: Paradise Hotel (Busan, S. Korea)

what I admire

outfit details

ANNA-KARIN KARLSSON sunglasses

TED ROSSI bracelet

mom made pearl necklace

H&M chiffon dress

BEBE heels

wearing my favorite sunglasses at the moment

Anna-Karin Karlsson's Rose et la Mer in Turquoise :)

seriously can't stop myself wearing this everyday

and also love the fact how the case looks like a perfect evening clutch!

요즘 푹 빠진 안나카린칼슨의 썬글라스에요

곧 한국에서의 론칭을 앞두고 있는데

케이스가 꼭 클러치 같지 않나요? *^^*

7 days, 7 inspirations

1) my interview article w/ Anna-Karin Karlsson published in Neighbor magazine

Neighbor is a Korean luxury lifestyle magazine

remember this post I originally published 2 months back?

I translated the interview in Korean and wrote a little background of the designer

and now it's out featured in Neighbor magazine for August issue

(officially out on the 1st of August but I got one yesterday)

so if you want to read what my interview was about,

click the link above (post) for original interview

The collection can be pre-ordered at www.theopticalwardrobe.com

so check it out and see the full collection photos

they are so fabulous just like the fashionista designer herself! :)

photos credit to Anna-Karin Karlsson and Neighbor

2) shrimp fried rice

obsessed with fried rice even in this high heat of temperature + humidity (my mom made me this for lunch)

3) do you love bike?

I do, even though I may not be so great at exercise

but I do try to live my life in a healthy way

health + beauty = all connected

I can never go on a diet by eating just salad or drinking water for alternative meals

shirt NIKE

shorts FOREVER 21

4) Girard-Perregaux

WW.TC Only Watch 2011

this exceptional watch is going to be auctioned on

September 22nd, 2011 at Monaco profits donated to

research into duchenne muscular dystrophy

-titanium oxide used in the middle case

-tinted sapphire crystal used in the back case w/ water resistant of 100 metres

-automatic self-winding movement

-black rubber strap

-buckle folding in black DLC titanium

i so love luxury fashion houses

working for great cause/charity org.

photos credit to: www.girard-perregaux.com

5) nonomuaks

such a cool party eyewear

especially love the pink of course

photos credit to & shop available at

www.nonomuaks.com

6) voguetshirt

cute shirts perfect for bloggers like us & all fashion lovers

(basically everyone I guess?!)

photos credit to and shop available at

www.voguetshirt.com

7) antoine peters "gets dizzy"

this collection seems to be influenced by the world's fast and speedy movement

they are quite experimental looks

if you want to take a look at the video

go watch it at www.antoinepeters.com

more info about the designer-

Antoine worked for Dutch fashion house of Viktor & Rolf,

and he is so innovative in fashion perspectives.

photos credit to: Antoine Peters and info achieved from Cream PR

interview with Anna-Karin Karlsson

If you remember from this recent post

you saw beautiful collection photos of AKK

here are three more I saved until I was ready to show you

mini interview w/ Anna-Karin Karlsson :)

her sunglasses are as you can tell very unique & uncommon

if you like to look different from all-dressed-the-same crowds,

these are one of the great options you can take

enjoy reading!

alice goes to cannes black leo

1. My readers already know that I have a huge affection for sunglasses.

Your sunglasses are so stunning and I love how each and every look portrays different style.

Where do you mostly get inspirations from in terms of design?

Do you sometimes get inspired by the songs you listen to?

Firstly, Thank You! I get inspirations from creating stories and events in my head. I visualize all frames before I draw them.

As I write music, I do get inspired by music my own and others. Words as well as notes.

2. I see lots of leopard in your collection. Is that one of your favorite pattern and color to use? Any other favorite colors/patterns?

During all my years as an eyewear stylist/buyer I never found great leopard pattern eyewear and I always said to myself...one day...and voila.

I use a unique patented HD plastic that I have searched for after seeing it on a photograph a few years ago. I searched high and low and now I have created my dream, I am well stubborn :-).

I like alot of colours and patterns but will only know if it's right for me when I have it in my hand. I tend to stay away from brown since it's too easy. I have no one to answer too as most brands do and will only create what I think is brilliant.

coco goes to cannes

3. What are three essential items every girl should have in her closet?

I'm an accessory kind of girl so I would say decent sunglasses, shoes and bag but recon a pair of knickers and a dress could be handy too. Lol.

4. Do you have any countries/cities you would like to visit?

I used to fly every week for a year, that did put me off flying for a while but now I would love to travel through most of the world.

Hong Kong and NewYork will be next I recon.

when trouble came to town

5. Do you work on collaboration with other models, celebrities and or brands? Do you have any muses you would like to work with in a nearby project?

I have been asked to work with some major brands/fashion houses but we'll see what happens.

I'm very sure what I want to create and wouldn't do it for anything else but to create magic. What is great for my CV isn't always great for my mind.

Skye Edwards and Grace Jones wears my creations and soon some other celebrities but lets wait until we see them in the press before I speak.

6. How does your day start typically? I start with strong cup of coffee and to check my scheduler to see on and offline duties for instance.

I get up early to get my 5 year old son ready and then do the school run. When the weather allows I try to take an hour long walk to prepare for the day and get me focused. I think the best while walking. English Breakfast tea is my thing after spending most of my adult life in London. AM is usally spent writing and replying emails.

7. What do you think about fashion blogs gaining more attention each and every day? Some say they are part of the fashion industry,

while some argue back that they are just part of new online/social groups.

I've been very stuck in my life and have not paid a lot of attention to blogs until starting my business last year.

What I do enjoy is the openess and welcoming I've received from the bloggers and the fashion industry. I'm opened for change and if someone is happy doing what they want it's great.

special thanks and

all photos credit to Anna-Karin Karlsson

visit http://www.annakarinkarlsson.com/  to view more photos

& the optical wardrobe currently sells the full collection online