Here’s the list of 5 dream shoes to covet (from top left):

1. Giuseppe Zanotti black leather zip detail platform boots : Zipper details are always very much loved.
2. Dsquared Nappa Spine Heel ankle boots: This pair of shoes has fashion bloggers all over the world hankering after this, what can I say? What’s there not to covet?
3. Alexander McQueen canvas and leather peep toe boots: This reminds me much of the Freja boots from Alexander Wang. Love the skull zipper head.
4. Acne Admire Platform booties: Another pair of “IT” shoes for this season. I’d get myself a pair of these any day if I have extra cash.
5. Trippen “Fancy” sandals: I am really loving the sole cause of the Geta げた details, the Japanese influence in this pair of shoes will definitely make heads turn when worn.

What are the shoes that you are coveting at the moment?

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Black Outfit breakdown:

• Dress: Mongkok, Hong Kong
• Jacket: Zara, London
• Harness: Mongkok, Hong Kong
• Shoes: Primark

I figured it would be a good time now to blog a little more in-depth about the places we travel to. After all, June is the peak holiday season and so many people are heaving off for a holiday! Unfortunately I will be grounded in Singapore for quite a while.

Generally speaking, shopping in Hong Kong isn’t as cheap as China or Taiwan, and it can get really confusing and disorientating after a while because of the way the malls are laid out. However, Hong Kong is an amazing place to purchase authentic designer duds. Summer sales in Hong Kong really do take a pretty chunk off brands like Louis Vuitton and Givenchy. Furthermore, Hong Kong houses many brands not available in the region. There is a couple of Vivienne Westwood boutiques there, and guerrilla stores houses brands such as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela and Acne amongst a few.

That said, should any of you have questions about places we have travelled to, please feel free to email us or head over to our formspring. While we are not a travel blog, we are still able to dish out a tip or two with regards to shopping. We are always eager to share where we get our loots from!

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The famous Sleeping Beauty castle of Disney was inspired by this real life castle built by King Ludwig II in the 19th century as a tribute to Richard Wagner. It’s just 2 hours away from Munich by train and promises a picturesque scenery on the way there.

The many murals in Neuschwanstein are scenes from many of Richard Wagner’s plays. You might be familiar with works such as “Tristan and Isolde” and “Parsifal”. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed within castle walls, but let’s go on this beautiful adventure together shall we?

The weather was beautiful. I consider myself lucky since it was raining the day before and after. It contributed to a much more magical fairytale experience.

Photos are allowed when you’re taking photos outside of the castle windows. Weird logic but as long as it’s allowed. The castle windows provide an excellent view of the mountains.

German sausages. Yum.

Decided to go with a more casual outfit since there’s some form of hiking involved. My travelling companions thought I was very brave to wear something with heels.

Black Outfit Breakdown:

• White Shift dress: Dong Dae Mun, Korea
• Grey Cardigan: Dong Dae Mun, Korea
• Felt cutout necklace: Doota, Korea
• Boots: Esperanza

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This time, I had the chance to meet up with Jingna in London. Both of us have a penchant for meeting overseas instead of back home in Singapore. So far we’ve covered Tokyo, Beijing, New York and London. I’m excited to know where we’ll be meeting next.

I took her to Liberty near Oxford Circus to drool over the Ann Demeulemeester, Rick Owens, Acne and Helmut Lang that they have there. Ah, I wish I could afford them all. She was pretty smitten with my leather jacket and was surprised to know that I got it from All Saints which was based in London. So we went on a pilgrimage to find it in the size and colour she wants. We went to a total of 3 stores but found it eventually. It’s a lovely piece and I absolutely love the drapes.

Black Outfit Breakdown:

• Leather Jacket: All Saints
• White draped jersey top: random store in Doota, Dong Dae Mun (Seoul, Korea)
• Leggings with leather panel detail: Nasty Girl
• Boots: Esperanza
• Bag: random bag store in Studio Alta (Shinjuku, Tokyo)

Photos taken by the lovely zemotion ala Jingna. In case you don’t already know her awesomeness, you can visit her website and blog.

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Black Outfit Breakdown:

• Beanie: Forever 21
• Jacket: Zara
• One-piece: H&M
• Tights: Topshop

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Black Outfit Breakdown:

• Hairband: Forever21
• Jacket: Zara
• Dress: Mango
• Tights: Bugis Street
• Boots: Aldo

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I swear I did not photoshop my face in this picture within an inch of its life. Snow acted as a giant reflector and turned me into a cheesy mall goth wannabe.


Outfit Breakdown:

• Hat: Forever21
• Clips: H&M
• Jacket: Cryx @Studio Alta Shinjuku
• One-Piece: Cotton On
• Tights: Miss Selfridge
• Boots: Aldo

On a completely separate note, I would like to thank all of you for commenting on Monoxious!! It means so much to us to know that you are reading our blog, and taking the time off to comment. I do apologize for not replying all of the comments in a timely fashion, but I swear that we love comments like the socially inept internet addicts that we are. So please keep them rolling in!!

And oh, Sonia Rykiel for H&M for the WIN.

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• Hat: Forever 21
• Corsages: H&M
• Scarf: m)phosis
• Coat: Mango
• Socks: Cotton On

Dear readers, what are your opinion on Uggs and similar boots? Are there any occasions where they are actually acceptable, or do they forever remain fashion exiles with the likes of crocs?

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Photo credits: http://caroline.feber.se

I am absolutely in love with these Acne boots from the Prefall collection. Wedges are just my absolute favorite and these just hit the right spot with that draped detail in the front held by a single buckle with velcro.

So ready to save up for it right now. Who’s with me???

What are the shoes that you are coveting right now?

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Shoe shopping has been ridiculous. I think I clocked up 4 pairs of shoes in the last 2 weeks, with 3 of them bought in the same week. :<

I am pleased with this collection although may will agree that it is never enough. Narrowing it down to just one colour helps actually. Of course leeways will be given for awesome shoes like the YSL cage heels sticking out in that sea of black. It’s pretty impossible to see what’s what in there so I’m going to lay it out for you.

From bottom left to right:

• Aldo wedges
• Alexander Mcqueen Motorcycle jacket booties
• Yves St Laurent Cage Heels
• Stella McCartney mesh heel lookalike from Siren

middle Row

• Jeffrey Campbell Madness boots (they are SO comfortable to wear)
• Balmain lookalike from Anne Michelle
• Aldo wedges (insane height)
• Acne Atacoma booties

Top row

• Random laced up boots.
• Guess Maeve boots lookalike from Miss Selfridge
• Ann Demeulemeester lookalikes from Jeffrey Campbell
• Boots from Esperanza

Unfortunately (much to my mum’s dismay), these aren’t all of it. I just can’t seem to lug all those shoes out to take photos of them so this is like a capsule collection of my favorites. I don’t know how I can put in those thigh high boots which I bought from Zara into this picture either. So yes, my capsule shoes collection. I think everyone should have a shoe post now. I wanna see your collection~!!

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