Jimmy Choo Opens In Paragon With $2339 Limited Edition Shoe

CHOO ON THIS
British brand opens flagship store in Singapore with $2339 limited edition 'Kristelle' shoe

BRITISH brand Jimmy Choo has finally opened a store mecca in Singapore.

The 1,500 square feet shop at Paragon is said to be the second largest in Asia, next only to Japan. It is designed like a 1940s boutique with its palette of ivory, pale rose and sand; mother of pearl finishes; satin boiserie wall paneling; and crystal drop chandeliers.

“I want it to feel as though you are walking into a lady’s dressing room, a woman’s boudoir.” says Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo president and founder.

It's a very welcome upgrade from the Takashimaya store opened two years ago when Jimmy Choo first set foot in Singapore.

Jimmy Choo, recipient of the 2008 'Designer Brand of the Year' award from the British Fashion Council, first entered the fashion bible in 1995 thanks to Mellon, a then-British Vogue accessories editor. Choo, a Malaysian, had counted the likes of Princess Diana as one of his rich clients.

Mellon has since then bought out Jimmy Choo, but kept his name for the company. The Malaysian designer still makes haute couture shoes and is said to be contemplating opening a shoe school in Malaysia.

Jimmy Choo is one of two shoe brands that often pepper conversations of the Sex and the City
ladies; in other words, it's a fashionista's wet dream.

The Paragon store opening is being celebrated with Kristelle, a limited edition sandal (only one pair per size) available in two colours: gunmetal pixelated leather and metallic gold nappa. (see photo above)

It combines crystals and pearls on a platform with a four inch heel, epitomizing the glamour of the Jimmy Choo woman.

The prize: $2339.

The new flagship store showcases an extensive selection of Jimmy Choo shoes, handbags, small leather goods, sunglasses.

It is the only store in the region with a complete bridal shoe collection.

"The strategic location of boutique within a premium mall further reinstates Jimmy Choo as a luxury shoe maker. We believe the Singapore market welcomes a new boutique by this super iconic luxury brand synonymous with the ‘red carpet’, style and glamour,” says Mr. Ashvin Valiram, director of Valiram Group, which operates the Singapore boutiques as well as freestanding stores in Malaysia and Australia.

The Paragon store coincides with a period of worldwide expansion for the brand; with recent store launches in prime locations such as Paris Rue Saint Honore, Rome Via Condotti, Barcelona, Cannes, Munich, and Tokyo Ginza, joining well established locations in cities such as London, New York and Beverly Hills.

The new Jimmy Choo boutique is located at Paragon #01-10. Telephone number: (65) 6732 9880

Source: Jimmy Choo Opens In Paragon

5 Ways To Dress Slimmer

Wear whatever you like, just make sure it fits your body shape
By Sabrina Ong

IN TODAY'S “world of fashion” anything goes! You no longer need to follow the crowd to belong – after all, fashion trends inspire constant evolution. But what is crucial is that you pick out the right clothes that fit your body shape.

“It is all about scale and proportion,” says Guinevere Ho, a U.K. Certified Image Consultant and Associate Trainer with First Impressions Image International (Singapore) and one of the three speakers at 88DB City Events' "A Brand New You" seminar in July.

“Pay attention to the designs, patterns in clothes, accessories and lines. They should be correctly scaled. A fuller figure person in small prints will only accentuate [her shape]. Likewise, a petite frame can be overpowered by large, bold prints. Scale is important and the whole silhouette should be well proportioned.”

Women want to look slimmer, most of the time at least. Perhaps it is because we know that there will be an event where we know photographs will be taken and don’t want the extra ten camera-pounds to show.

So, the question now is: “How can you pick out clothes that make you look slimmer?”

Read more on how to dress slimmer.

Solve The Shopping Dilemma

Bag the best buys with a simple mental checklist
By Mavis Ang
Photos by www.polyvore.com

AMONGST the dangerously tempting prices during major sales, it’s easy to end up over spending on items you thought were simply too cheap to not buy. A good habit to maintain during sales, or any shopping trip for that matter, is to run the item through a mental checklist – it might just save your wallet.

Read more on solve the shopping dilemma.

How To Dress For A Shopping Day Out

Look great, feel comfortable, and shop with ease
By Mavis Ang
Photos by www.polyvore.com

SHOPPING in Singapore is very much like a sport. One needs to be mentally prepared mentally (for the kiasu aunties, irritable yuppies, and incredible customer service), and have the right gears and outfit to participate. Your shopping trip can easily turn into troublesome and frustrating with the wrong attire, so here’s some useful tips and ideas for the best hassle-free and fashionable outfits.

Read more on how to dress for a shopping day out.

Calling all 88DB Shopaholics

With the Great Singapore Sale sweeping our little island into a shopping frenzy, 88DB combs the streets to bring you the best discounts and top shopping spots.

You can get advice on shopping outfits and read through all shopping-related stories. We also present to your our Snap.Post.Vote - Great Singapore Shopaholic contest! Simply show us what you've bought during the GSS sale and win spa and dining vouchers.

Read more on how to join 88DB's shopping contest.

Zouk’s Fashionable Flea & Easy

Caution: The cheap buys featured below may cause extreme jealousy
by Mavis Ang

Zouk’s quarterly flea market “Flea & Easy” took a different spin last Sunday with a fashion elite edition (along with Singapore Fashion Festival ‘08), where all the stall vendors belonged to the fashion industry. Amongst which are stalls owned by Cleo, Harper’s Bazaar, Channel 8 actor Chen Han Wei, modelactress Jade Seah, and radio DJs Shan Wee and Rosalyn Lee.

Within an hour, Zouk was packed with usually glamourous fashionistas jostling and squeezing their way through the crowd. A small queue gradually formed at the entrance as people stopped to look at stalls, holding up traffic behind them. After straining our necks and grumbling, my companion and I managed to step into the flea market, only to be stunned by the sight before us.

Read more about Zouk's Fashionable Flea & Easy.

Top 10 Womenswear Trends

Some things from last season are still popular and can be recycled for this season.
By Megan Hazel
Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

YOU probably can't recall who said it, but whoever first uttered that fashion comes full circle every 30 years or so was not too far off. This season on the runway is reminiscent of the flowing ‘70s in both fabric and style.

1. Long skirts are in. We are seeing much more of the long skirt and much less of the micro mini. Materials like silk and chiffon, which tend to flow and gather, are much more popular for Spring 2008 than fabrics like cotton or denim which tend to hold shape and stay stiffer in appearance. The word for the season is feminine, feminine, feminine! The exception to this seems to be in outerwear, where rubber is oddly back in style. Indoors, though, thin little belts, hats, and scarves are also popular and a throwback to the 70s as well as being womanly.

2. Metallic bags and clutches. Don't despair, though — some things from last season are still popular and can be recycled for this season. Accessories like metallic bags and clutches, as well as sequins and some of the longer pencil skirts can still be worn with confidence.

Read the rest of the Top 10 Womenswear Trends.

What is SFF 2008?

Be the first in Asia to preview the Autumn/Winter 08 collections of world-celebrated designers, straight off the runways of Paris and New York, ready-to-order in Singapore.

MAKING its highly–anticipated comeback at the mega Tent@Orchard, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza is the Singapore Fashion Festival, presented by MasterCard and made possible by the Singapore Tourism Board.

The Singapore Fashion Festival is set to rock the region with a cutting-edge direction of discovery and resurgence. Trend-watchers can expect to discover fashion’s hottest rising stars from around the world, blazing a new trail in the region’s style capital.

Be the first in Asia to preview the Autumn/Winter 08 collections of world-celebrated designers, straight off the runways of Paris and New York, ready-to-order in Singapore.

Read more about the Singapore Fashion Festival 2008.

Who’s Showing What?

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
Matthew Williamson is a unique success story. Ten years after setting out on his own as a fashion graduate from Central Saint Martins in 1997, he has a store in the heart of Mayfair, his collections are worn by celebrity clients including Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sienna Miller, and he is Creative Director at Pucci.

His career was celebrated last year with an exhibition at the Design Museum in London: an overview that presented his most iconic designs and deconstructs the process behind his work, illuminating his distinctive use of pattern, print and colour. Matthew Williamson arrives in town with a showcase of his Spring/Summer 08 collection as well as an Asian preview of his Autumn/Winter 08 collection.

KEVIN CARRIGAN
Creative Director of ck Calvin Klein, Kevin Carrigan, flies in to headline the Closing Show with his Spring/Summer 08 collection. Bringing minimalism to a new level of sexy, British-born Carrigan is known to immerse himself in every aspect of the brand’s design and image, producing pieces that are perfectly synchronized and straight to the point.

Since taking over the reins as Creative Director, Carrigan has continued to drive the iconic American brand forward with effortless style and classic modernity. The tent will be transformed into a chic ck Calvin Klein lounge to close the Festival with a bang!

Read more about other fashion designers.

Featured Local Designers

FLYING the flag for Singapore fashion, witness the exciting resurgence of two of Singapore’s iconic design legends, Tan Yoong and Thomas Wee, who will stage their much-anticipated catwalk shows, each a highlight of the nation’s biggest annual fashion event.

Singapore design icon Thomas Wee returns to the runway with his highly anticipated first show in more than a decade.

Expect to be surprised as he presents a collection that boasts ‘maximum minimalism’ without a single bead or embroidery stitch in sight. Shunji Matsuo featuring L’Oreal Professionnel will uniquely complement Thomas Wee’s spectacular showcase with hair design.

Read more about the Featured Local Designers.

Foreign Models List

Foreign models at singapore fashion festival 2008

A UNIQUE contrast of cultures and beauty meets on the runway line-up when a bevy of China’s top international models is juxtaposed with an iconic supermodel from the UK. China’s traditional beauty meets Europe’s aristocratic supermodel, when the models arrive in town to add glamour to the festival.

Read more about Foreign Models.

Other Fashion Fest Highlights

The Island Odyssey presented by Island Shop
Designed for those who yearn to get close to nature, Island Shop’s The Island Odyssey will showcase chic breezy pieces alongside contemporary silhouettes that offer urbanites utmost style and comfort. Known for its embroidered and embellished tunics, crinkle skirts and sexy beach wear, the label boasts a tropical tinge of modern ethnicity, presenting an eclectic and exciting wardrobe mix for the tropics.

Colour My Mode presented by TANGS Wardrobe Women
Expect creative detail and sophisticated styles at the fashion presentation of TANGS Wardrobe Women Spring 08 collection. Set to the playful theme of Colour My Mode, TANGS will rock the runway with outfits designed with modernism and functionalist design aesthetic in mind. Looking to the Memphis movement formed by a group of Italian designers in the 80s, Colour My Mode will showcase a palette of classic and versatile neutrals harmonized with splashes of bold and bright colour blocks. Featured brands include Martina Pink, Studio, Coterie, Myra b and 9 to nine.

Read more to know about other fashion events.

Satellite Events

The Red Ball
Fashion supports the Singapore Heart Foundation with The Red Ball, where eight of Singapore’s iconic fashion designers create one red dress each to be sold to raise funds for the Singapore Heart Foundation.

Read more about The Red Ball.

In Conversation
Leading the Festival’s revelations is fashion heavyweight, Colin McDowell, whose successful In Conversation series will be brought out of the UK to the Singapore Fashion Festival 2008.

Read more about the In Conversation.

‘Have A Heart’ by New Majestic Hotel
Renowned for its owner’s love affair with chairs, New Majestic Hotel presents Have a Heart, a project in which five personalities from the fields of fashion, visual arts, entertainment and society will customise a Verner Panton Heart Cone Chair each.

Read more about this fashion event.

A Celebrated Moment of 1938 by NAFA and the National Museum of Singapore
In conjunction with its 70th anniversary celebrations, NAFA presents A Celebrated Moment of 1938, a fashion design competition jointly organized with the National Museum of Singapore (NMS). Twenty NAFA student finalists will bring the glamour and romance of the 1930s to life through the designs. The joint partnership between NAFA and NMS will be brought to a dazzling finale through a presentation of the 20 finalists’ outfits in a fashion show, followed by a display of the illustrations and outfits at the museum.

Zouk Flea & Easy – The Fashion Elite Edition
In conjunction with the Singapore Fashion Festival 2008, Zouk is holding its ever popular quarterly flea market with a twist. Bringing together Singapore's fashion elite –stylists, fashion designers, magazine editors, writers, models and celebrities – to sell their wares, the Zouk Flea & Easy Fashion Elite Edition promises to be an afternoon of fun for fashionistas and treasure hunters alike!

Swedish : Style the Singapore : Way
In an exciting collaboration between east and west, where emerging talents meet established ones, LASALLE College of the Arts presents Swedish : Style the Singapore : Way, an exciting fashion show of collections by contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian designers, supported and directed by STYLE:NORDIC. Captivating the imagination with a new way of telling “A Swedish Fashion Story”, this collaboration will be held in conjunction with Singapore Fashion Festival.

Shopping Malls
Set on engaging the nation with fashion fever island-wide, the Festival’s official schedule will also encompass a wide range of fashion retail activities. Enjoy world-class runway shows of top fashion brands brought to you by Paragon, Raffles City, The Centrepoint and VivoCity.

For more information, please visit 88DB Lifestyle or www.singaporefashionfestival.com.

Shop For Fashion

Fashion by Asean designers at Raffles City trunk show; local indie labels at Zouk

WE are temporarily interrupting our offer to you to Shop For Services so you can Shop For Fashion this weekend. It’s Singapore Fashion Festival, people — time to go out, get some sun and invest in next season’s wardrobe.

Our favourite shopping mall, Raffles City, is holding its own fashion show, called “Asia Wow,” featuring four Asean designers from Indonesia (Kiata Kwanda), Hong Kong (Kanchan Panjabi), Philippines (Jun Escario) and Singapore (Teddy Or).

All the runway clothes designed by the designers will be for sale at the trunk show on 29 and 30 March (Indiana Room, 4/L Raffles City Convention Centre). Also available will be jewelry and accessories by Atelier Avatar by Gil Carungay from Philippines, Red Island by arts@works with 7 jewelry designers from Tasmania, Zeus by Tal Cohen (men’s jewelry) and Her Glass Slipper.

Read more about the Singapore Fashion Festival.

How to shop for a “perfect” pair of jeans

It may be a myth, a perfect pair, but here are some tips to bring you closer to that find
By Ronald Wan

Don’t just marvel at the brand and check if the zipper works. Know the right fit when you shop for a pair of jeans.

Jeans is no longer simply a pair of trousers made from denim. It has become a fashion icon and an apparel staple for everyone. In fact, most of us wear it every other day. We wear it to school, to the workplace, to parties, to restaurants, and heck, even to sleep (usually after a drunk night out).

And since we see and wear jeans everyday, we might forget how to wear them right. It isn’t just a case of slipping into a pair of jeans picked from the wardrobe when you can’t find anything to wear. Jeans have different cuts and fits because we have different body types. The jeans need to fit not just the waist but also the thigh and the backside (yes, we need to flaunt the ass).

Hence, the fitting (pun intended) question here is not, “Do you own a pair of jeans?” but “Do you own the right pair of jeans?”

Read the 10 tips on how to get the right look for your pair of Levi’s.

Wardrobe Must-Have for Guys

Ever wished that there was one definitive list of clothes that you should have in your wardrobe for all occasions? Ever wondered how to put together a wardrobe that just works? How does that other guy always look so good? How did he manage to always look so put together, when he earns about the same as you? What kind of umbrellas should a man use?

If fashion has always been a big puzzle for you, fret no more. You are now in the possession of a very powerful list that will teach you how to assemble the pieces required for all occasions. After setting up this wardrobe, you should never have to worry about what to wear, and even how to match your clothes.

Read. Print. Tick off your list. Dress well, and be confident. Anywhere, anytime.

Formal / Semi Formals

• Four (4) long sleeved shirts in blue, black, white or with small prints
• Two (2) short-sleeved shirts in summery colours like white, green or pale blue. You can also choose a shirt with some prints but avoid anything too loud unless you are a well-sculptured male model posing for a beach wear ad
• A pair of chinos pants in khaki colour
• A pair of black pants with a flat front. Try to avoid pants that have a pleated front as a flat-front pant can give you a more cleaner and sharper look
• A pair of black and/or blue pants
• One (1) well-cut suit, if you can afford bespoke, all the better. Be sure to tailor two (2) pairs of pants with it because they tend to wear out faster. If you prefer, have one made half and inch wider around the waist for those days when you begin to grow a beer belly. If you are having a tuxedo made, make sure you have a bow tie, tuxedo shirt and cummerbund as well
• Four (4) neckties, have at least one black based, one blue based, one with a fun print or something you like and one with a flashier color or style for nights (and nights when for some reason you want to act gay or blend in with the crowd.)
• Two (2) belts - have at least one black belt and one brown belt. You will notice that I advocate separating brown and black. Black is a cold colour while brown is a warm colour and unless you look like a model, it is very difficult to pull off wearing the two colours together
• One (1) light coloured jacket in either cream, pale blue or light brown
• One (1) leather satchel for your business documents
• One (1) set of silver cufflinks to accompany your formal shirts
• One (1) good watch in stainless steel. Avoid gold
• A pair of dress shoes in good polished leather in a colour that matches your main suit. Try to choose those with a square or round toe. Avoid dress shoes with pointed toes. You are not a cowboy
• Allowable jewellery on weekdays – wear only a maximum of two at a time out of these five items: ring, bracelet, earring, chain and/or tattoo
  

Casual

• One (1) pair of extremely well-cut blue jeans that is not torn anywhere, have chains or any words attached/scribbled/stitched to it. Little frays at the hems are acceptable
• Two (2) polo shirts. One plain one and one that is striped
• Sportswear for the sports that you play - you need one set that makes you look good for each sport you play. Try to avoid wearing your sportswear all the time especially when you are not planning to play that day
• Soccer jersey for the team that you support
• Board shorts
• Three (3) short sleeved shirts. Choose shirts that are roomy but not too big. You are not 50Cent. Try to get at least one shirt that is made of quick-dry fabric
• One (1) long sleeved sweatshirt in grey, black or blue. Should be relatively simple, either in round neck or V-neck
• If you have nice arms, get a sleeveless tee shirt for the beach. If not, stick to short sleeved tee shirts
• Cool sunglasses
• One (1) waist pouch or messenger bag to keep your hands free (your preference)
• Swimming trunks in black, blue or brown. Avoid wearing swimming trunks in red, yellow, white, purple or pink. Never, unless you are a model on a fashion show and being paid to parade in them
• One (1) pair of sneakers, try and get those with shoelaces and not those with Velcro
• One (1) pair of leather sandals and/or Birkenstocks
• One (1) pair of comfortable flip flops
• White trainers or city walking shoes. They are very fashionable now, and will remain in fashion for some time, so any guy who wants to be fashion forward can consider getting them
• Allowable jewellery for weekends or nights – Wear only a maximum of three out of these 5 items: ring, bracelet, earring, chain or tattoo
  

All Weather / Travel Wear

• Sports jacket or windbreaker and accompanying pants
• A well-cut winter coat in black
• Autumn coat or leather jacket
• Dark coloured turtleneck
• Heavy scarf
• A nice pair of gloves
• Two (2) pieces of luggage – one large and one cabin-sized
• One (1) backpack
• Travel documents folder
• Shoe bag
• Travel toiletries kit preferably with a hook that you can hang – for some reason this feature is more masculine than for women
• One (1) overnight bag
• One (1) cap
• Dark and light coloured socks. Remember to wear dark coloured socks with your dark shoes and light coloured socks with your light shoes. For moccasins, no socks
• Always have a spare set of clean underwear in only two (2) allowable styles: briefs or boxers. Sarongs and G-strings do not count.
  

Other Small Items of Need

• One (1) good pen
• A condom case
• A PDA or any gadget that you fancy that you can bring around
• A professional-looking cardholder
• A nice key chain
• A flat and clean wallet. If your wallet is fat and peeling, you obviously need to buy a new one. Better still if you look gorgeous and can carry off a money clip, everyone finds it sexy
• And maybe even a nice big long umbrella. Avoid using a foldable umbrella. If you currently have one, throw away now.
  

Wardrobe Must Have For Women

The All Weather All Love Wardrobe

Ever felt that you have nothing to wear? Feel that you have all the fashion trends and not enough of classics?

We all know that we really only utilize about 20% of our fashion wardrobes. Now, the idea is to reduce the lousy duplicates and replace them with good pieces that love you just as much as you love them.

Do not feel frightened of having less clothes - clearing out your wardrobe is actually very therapeutic! And with lesser clothes to clutter up your wardrobe, and with the knowledge that everything looks good on you, you'll never lack an outfit for any occasion again.

Look forward to building a wardrobe that is filled only with pieces that you love, and that will take you everywhere!

WARDROBE MUST HAVE ITEMS!

A. Casual/Semi-Casual

TOPS

• A tube top
• A tunic – a great piece you can wear as a minidress or as a blouse.
• A halter neck top
• An off-shoulder top
• A crisp white sleeveless button-down cotton top
• A true red sleeveless top - you could pick a nice buttery yellow if you are tanned. Some color would add pop to any outfit.
• Fitted denim jacket or casual jacket
• Hooded jacket and pants for traveling and cool hip-hop weekends.

BOTTOMS

• A pair of well-cut jeans – forget about those ripped-everywhere jeans and those
  ultra fashionable ones that only last a season. Invest in a pair of well-cut and form-flattering piece and it’ll never go out of style.
• Skirts, from flirty ones to denim ones – short skirts are fine as long as you remember that the idea is to look sassy and not spanky!
• Capri pants – avoid getting those white ones that fit so tight you worry about your G-string showing!
• Nice fitting casual pants
• Dark denim shorts
• Dressy shorts
• Casual board shorts – try to choose those that are longer falling just above the knees in a quick dry fabric

FOOTWEAR

• Flat thong sandals
• Ultra comfy slippers
• Flat shoes

ACCESSORIES

• Sunglasses
• Fun earrings
• Casual tote bag for when you go swimming, should come with a zip
• Small casual bag
• Wristlet or small lunch bag
• Wide brown leather belt – surprisingly, sometimes brown is more versatile than black!

OTHERS

• White summer dress
• Patterned summer dress
• Sportswear for the sports you play - one great flattering set (e.g. tennis, gym, golf, yoga)
• Flattering bikini
• Sarong
• Plain Pashmina shawl
• Printed Pashmina shawl

B. All Weather

• Wool coat
• Lighter Autumn coat
• Leather jacket
• Cashmere sweater
• Turtleneck
• Wool pants
• Leggings
• Black boots
• Ankle walking boots
• Gloves
• Heavy scarf

C. Travel Needs

• Large sturdy hard case luggage bag
• Medium sturdy hard case luggage bag
• Hand carry bag suitable for a two-night stay
• Rugged backpack
• Foldable carry bag to bring with luggage
• Shoe bag
• Toiletries bag
• Makeup bag
• Luggage tags
• Passport holder
• Travel document folder
• Beautiful notebook – where you can write down your thoughts and don’t let them fly away!
• Small, light, foldable umbrella

D. Small Items of Need

• Good luck charm – everyone needs something that makes them feel good!
• Baseball cap, wide-brim hat, beret
• Excellent lingerie in black, white, nude, colorful and invisible
• Quirky brooch
• Gorgeous hair clips
• Cotton pajamas
• Cotton kimono, fluffy bathrobe, big towel

There you go! With that, you have everything you need for almost all occasions! Just mix and match!

Occasionally, purchase one or two trendy pieces to complement the existing clothes you have and dazzle the world with a confident new you!

Grooming Mistakes that Singaporean Men Make

10 Habits That Really Turn Women Off!

1. Not taking the effort to smell nice. Or worse, smelling bad. It is always a good habit to have proper hygiene and it’s worth the small investment to buy a small bottle of perfume and deodorant.


2. Wearing shirts that are too long. What is nice about wearing a top that looks like a pajama top on you? Never wear clothes that are too big for your frame; it’s not hard to find a shirt that fits well and flatters your body.
   
   Also, always remember that long sleeved shirts should be cuff-linked instead of rolled up during formal dates. I recommend buying a nice pair of silver cufflinks from Raoul.


3. Wearing polo tees with their collars up. This fad died a well-deserved death long ago. Wearing your polo tees with the collars up only serves to make you look like you’re trying too hard instead of suave. Wear the collars as it was always meant to be – folded down.


4. Tees with explicit/offending captions on them. Wearing shirts with offensive language and designs not only make you look like a poster boy for turn-offs; such trends (if they ever were) are incredibly passé too.


5. Shoes make an outfit. There you are wearing an awesome Bape tee paired with a sculptured pair of Diesel jeans. Everything looks good until we look down and see a well-worn pair of basketball shoes. This does not impress the girls. We are neither impressed with your military-inspired New Balance sneakers or that smelly old pair of rubber shoes you hit the gym with.
   
   Thinking you saved money when you bought that $40 pair of Nike shoes? That is not a bargain. Cheap shoes are cheap for a reason. They’re made of bad quality material. It is always a good rule to invest in a good pair of shoes even if they’re only a pair of rubber shoes.


6. Clean teeth. Oral hygiene is very important. If there’s one thing you make sure to do daily (aside from bathing!), it’s brushing your teeth. You don’t want to be caught with plaque-caked teeth when you smile across a room to that gorgeous girl who’s been eyeing you.
   
   And what goes hand in hand with yellow teeth? Funky breath. Bad breath. Whatever you call it. There is no way a girl is going to kiss you with smelly, plaque-ridden teeth. Even if you were as gorgeous as George Clooney.


7. Tight-fitting shirts. Not even if you have a physique to die for. And especially not if you have man-boobs. Avoid them at all costs.


8. Slippers. If you thought jeans with slippers was a serious faux pas, how about jeans with $2-a-pair slippers? If you really have to, please get a decent pair of jeans from Project Shop or Havaiianas.
   
   And if you’re going to be wearing slippers or any open-toed footwear for that matter, make sure that your toes and toenails and nice and clean.


9. Fabric belts. The surfer-dude look with one end of a fabric belt hanging loose is so ten seasons ago. Stop it. Please.


10. Imma P-I-M-P! I once saw someone in a COMPLETELY white outfit, from his white old-school sneakers to his white porter bag. I don't know what went through his head because he looked like a fashion victim who succumbed to a colour crime.
    
    The only forgiving same-colour outfit is an all-black get-up. Any other colour and you'll just look like one of those guys in a boy band singing in a cheesy MTV.