6.27.2011

Midi vs Maxi (Part 1) - with styling tips

Sometimes fashion trends could be quite tricky to follow. This season so far we have combated color blocks (which challenge our skin complexion), animal prints (which could make us look like an old fat lady if mismatched) and 3.5" platform shoes (which twist our ankles for a thousand times before we get used to walking in them). What's next? Is THIS what you are thinking?

Midi Dress/ Skirt
The week we will first look at midi dresses and skirts. Living in a busy and crowded city where space of showing off our apparels is so limited, I personally prefer midi since it makes you look less clumpsy at times of rush hours. You can at least get on a crowded train swiftly and without the need to take care of the long tail of your dress (plus it is more comfortable for a giant-step walker like me!).


It is not difficult at all to match a midi with your existing wardrobe. If you pick a straight-line skirt, try matching it with a crop top or tuck in a simple round-neck t-shirt and then add a belt. Put on your sandals or wedges and then you are ready to go.



If you think your are relatively not-so-skinny and that you don't have a nice bum, probably an A-line skirt will suit you better. Match it with a single-color top if your skirt is floral or with prints, and vice versa (or even try a mix of patterns if you are confident of your styling skills!). Denim top is always a good partner too.



And if you still can't get over your self-image of "I am fat", black is always the magic. But I recommend you pick one that is made of lighter materials like lace or mesh, since thicker fabrics tend to make you look even fatter.


Will talk about maxi next time, until then!

6.21.2011

Versace for H&M

Is it an exciting cross-over for you? Heard that the collection mainly includes one-pieces with studs, leather and colorful patterns for the ladies; and there will be tuxedo and sharp cutting pieces for the gentlemen. We also look forward to the bedding and cushions. Will you queue up again this time?

P.S. The collection will be available this autumn on 17 November, marked your diary?


As demonstrated by Donatella Versace


6.16.2011

DIY Show Case - Animal Prints

Definitely room for improvement, but here we just would like to share some of our DIY projects with you. Advice and comment are mostly welcome, and why not share yours with us too? Post your links here or on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/kanastore) now!

Purple leopard 2-way bag

Flurrry leopard clutch


Red cobra-print tote bag with gold straps

Flurrry zebra-print draw-string bag 

Flurrry zebra-print ipad draw-string bag

6.14.2011

"Eyes"cream For Hot Summer (2012 Resort Collections)

With weather getting so irritatingly hot in the north hemisphere, there's nothing better to do than looking at the release of 2012 resort collection of major brands with an ice-cold Coke on hand...Preen and Givenchy caught our eyes with these:

1. Givenchy
Love the "kaleidoscope"-prints in the collection and Riccardo is truly fair in applying them - skirts, dresses, blouses, tops, caps and shoes...none of the family has been left out! Also look at the combination of military green or deep purple with prints, never look so chic before!



2. Preen
It is the special cuttings of the collection get us. Asymmetric skirt, shirt-dress and two-tone tapered pants all look adorable. Leopard prints + pastel blue = Cool (-5 degrees instantly!); Yellow floral print = Smart and energetic; Black + leopard pants = Absolutely chic!




6.10.2011

Something For The Weekend? (Music + Fashion)

Happy Friday!! Are you ready for the weekend? Take out your bikini/ swimming trunks and sunblock if you're at somewhere which is going to be sunny tomorrow; while KA.NA peoples have got our rain gears ready because rainstorm is on its way (sob). "Rain, rain, go away, come again another day..." Plssss, it's WEEKEND! :(

Meanwhile, we're playing loudly our weekend music in the office, what's on your playlist? We even voted to give each song a matching piece of accessory/ clothing, here's the result of our debate:

1. Love Love - Take That (From the original soundtrack of X-Men: First Class)




Matching item: Colorful watches @KA.NA
(Red for Magneto, Black for Prof X, Yellowish-green for Havok and perhaps Purple for Beast...haha)
 




















2. We Are Golden - Mika



Matching item: American Apparel gold emergency bag (available @KA.NA)





















3. Last Friday Night (TGIF) - Katy Perry



Matching item: Anything fluorescent!
Green see-thru and American Apparel yellow leggings (available @KA.NA)

See you all next week!~~


6.06.2011

Today I'm Wearing (June 6)

Happy Dragon Boat Festival everyone! It's so hot today...

Vintage jumpsuit from KA.NA
Belt and beige bracelet from Maple
Black leather clutch DIY by KA.NA
Black platform sandals from Causeway Bay Laforet


6.03.2011

Something For The Weekend?

Need outfit inspiration for the weekend? How about picking one from the below? ;)


1. Denim Look

Cropped jeans, orange sneakers, purple watch, fluroscent green see-thru tee



2. School-girl Look

Gray print tee, lace dress, converse shoes



3. Leopard Look

Feather choker, white tee, leopard pants, platform shoes

(p.s. some of the above items are available @ our store, search "KA.NA" on facebook for more details =])

6.02.2011

Colorful Collage~~

Just trying out the photo-editing tool Photoscape for our upcoming official online store. We made a nice collage of KA.NA's latest colorful collection, not bad huh? ;) In case you are also looking for a tool like this, search this one on download.com (and it is free too).