The Dictator: on style, she rules
I’ve always been intrigued by the idea that maybe hair doesn’t actually need to be washed at all. So what’s this I’m hearing about a “non-shampoo shampoo”?
Heads Up, Stanley
I’m feeling all summery and need something new to show it, but am not about to go out and buy new clothes! I thought I’d be clever and get some fab flower-print shoes with different colours so they’ll match everything in my wardrobe. Are there any in particular you’d recommend?
Darling Buds, Seymour Road
The Dictator: Hello! Have you seen the price of shoes lately? If you had, you’d have realised that this might not be a way to economise. Moreover, prints make anything and everything more recognisable, especially after repeated use. Your friends might initially ooze, “Ooh! What fun shoes!” But compliments would swiftly deteriorate into whispers of, “She’s wearing those flower shoes again?” Note that it’s not floral-print shoes I object to; it’s your styling. So, if you’re going to wear them correctly, then go for it! Givenchy has gorgeous flats, sandals and pumps in a pink, green and black rose print (HK$3,490 to HK$8,690). Have you discovered the whimsical shoes of Paul Andrew yet? He mixes print and colour beautifully in high-heeled mules, sandals, pumps and flats (HK$5,500 to HK$8,300; Lane Crawford). We were quite taken with (and taken aback by the low price of) Aldo’s Cadaudda highheeled, ankle-strap sandals in a balanced mix of multicoloured floral print and black and white stripes (HK$1,090; IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2623 0353).
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