Meeting Mr. Christian Louboutin

I've been a faithful Chrisitan Louboutin shoes lover years ago. Now, the heels is just getting higher and higher (everything over 140mm is a no-no to me) and the design is kinda outrageous for my lifestyle (except putting them in the closet), I stopped buying for quite some time already. However, I must admit some of his designs are so pretty and sexy, not to mention the signature red soles is tempting for almost everyone.

The first Christian Louboutin shop opened in Central 2 years ago. The business is so great (shoes are long gone before sale) and the second shop was opened in Harbour City 3 months ago. Last night, Mr. Louboutin himself made a visit to the new shop together with his Loubi angels.

Before Mr. Louboutin arriveed, the shop outside was packed and people simply wait. I was busy stalking people's shoes... =)

Sure there's champagne and snacks, you can see some of his designs on the cookies.

When Mr. Louboutin appeared, the canvas was unveiled and here you go with the new shop. People just flocked into the shop following him.

All those sparkling strass, glitter and studs are on display. 

He's so nice on greeting his "supportive" customers and took pictures with crowds of people.

Some ladies were lucky enough to get his autograph on new shoes. I was "this" close on getting the autograph too but the PR said he got to rush for another event (sad sad...)

Look of the day

Topshop camel wool cape
RN convertible red skirt
Chrisitian Louboutin black heels (my favourite pigalle 100)
Vintage Hermes gold jige clutch

下廚日 - 焦糖燉蛋 Crème brûlée

簡單易做的甜品. 以下是看電視節目及網絡的食譜總結出來的"超簡單"版本.

材料 (六人份量):
蛋黃6隻
忌廉600ml
砂糖6茶匙

雲呢拿香油/雲呢拿條

如果只是四人份量, 所有數字轉為"4"便行.

1. 先把糖加入蛋黃拌勻

2. 煮熱忌廉 (微溫), 加幾滴雲呢拿油 (如用雲呢拿條, 則原條放入忌廉, 之後把雲呢拿籽刮出)

3. 把忌廉分次倒入蛋液 (一邊攪拌一邊倒).
4. 把蛋液倒進小焗兜, 約2/3滿
5. 預熱焗壚, 把大焗盤注入水(半滿)弄成water bath (目的是使小焗兜平均受熱). 放入小焗兜, 焗壚溫度130 度, 焗30 分鐘

6. 30 分鐘後, 取出小焗兜. 放涼後放入雪櫃. 如蛋液尚未凝固, 再焗10 分鐘
7. 在燉蛋的表面灑上一層糖, 用火槍燒糖直至溶解 (轉成啡色)便成.

Bon Appetit!!!

Les Secrets de la Veste

On national holiday, I attended the captioned event organized by Chanel, to discover the secrets of the iconic jacket. A pretty French lady introduced the signature pieces of Chanel and explained all the subtle details of the jacket and its making process. The tweed fabric, 4 pockets, buttons on the sleeves, silk lining and the metal chains around the hems all come for their own reasons. The jacket is practical and classic and never get outdated (guess no one will challenge that the jacket is from several seasons ago, Chanel vintage is just getting much sought-after in these days).

Yes, Chanel jacket is expensive and the price is comparable to a handbag. However, it's well worth to give up a bag and add this iconic piece into your wardrobe.

The exhibition is held in Chanel Central shop and open for public access starting Oct 2.

Normally the little gift after attending the event is cosmetics, but this time it is a handy notebook which I love so much.