Happy Merdeka

Happy Merdeka!

Wishing you a sparkling 31 of August filled with pride, honour, lots of fun, and... water!

(We are open as usual. See you!)

BALENCIAGA (Paris) Studded Ballet Flats

Every wardrobe needs a pair of leather ballet flats but it can be a true challenge to find the perfect pair. Wait until you try this one!

From Balenciaga, ‘the courtier of courtiers’, comes this subtly studded version, crafted from soft lambskin that just melts on your feet (you don’t even need to break in the shoes), and padded insoles that offer cushioning.

Wear this sweet pair with everything from skinny jeans at weekends to shift dresses at cocktail hour!

(RRP US$545)

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Live like grandpa did. Have a healthier weekend. :-)

NEW ARRIVALS - 22 Aug (Thu)

Now that the Hari Raya break is behind us and National Day is just around the corner, are you starting to think about what you would like to wear for the Merdeka weekend? :-)

Come check out our small—but cool—NEW SHIPMENT!

[Women] DVF, Elie Tahari, Helmut Lang, Max Mara, Paul Smith Women, Rebecca Taylor, Shiatzy Chen (high-end neo-Chinese chic from Taipei), Vanessa Bruno (Hoorah! The master of French minimalist chic is back!), designer scarves (Marc Jacobs, Moschino), Alexander Wang wallets, [Men] ASOS BLACK x Puma (a collab collection fusing the worlds of sport and streetwear), and shoes from Bally and SWIMS of Norway (great footwear choice for anyone looking to combine practicality and style).

Catch these (and more) at wondermomo & Whoop! from today on. :-)

[Photo: Jill and Jay]

REBECCA TAYLOR (New York) Printed Silk Blouse

Striking a nice balance between conservative and nonchalant, this silk blouse featuring black-and-white from Rebecca Taylor lets you add something interesting to your work wear. Both the subtle bobcat print and the relaxed fit are delightfully easy to wear.

Tuck it into a pair of black pants or a pencil skirt at the office, or layer it over skinny jeans for get-togethers with family or friends.
(RRP US$285)

Etc.

Happy yoga time!
Have a restful Sunday. :-)

ANTEPRIMA (Milan) Silk Cardigan

Soft and inviting, Anteprima’s 100% spun silk long cardigan is cut with an open front and a cool flare tail. Wear this luxe coverup now to stay warm in an air-conditioned office, layering it over skinny leather pants for Fall.

ANTEPRIMA

Launched in 1993 by the Japanese designer Izumi Ogino and specializing in prêt-à-porter and accessories collections, the Anteprima brand has a team of international designers based in Milan and its management headquarters in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is also the base of the brand’s parent, Fenix Group, one of the world’s biggest knitwear producers and distributors, as well as being a leading name in foods and other lifestyle products. Anteprima was the first brand headed by a Japanese woman designer to appear on the Milan catwalks, debuting at the Milano Moda Donna in 1998. The heart of the maison has always been knitwear, produced using craft techniques and with painstaking attention to detail and materials.

LACOSTE L!VE (France) Ombre Polo Shirt

Lacoste L!VE (the more experimental, original, and trendy collection under the Lacoste main brand) gives the preppy piqué-woven polo shirt a dose of youthful attitude in a distinctive ombre design.

This stylish staple will work equally well with blue denims, classic chinos, or slim-cut white shorts to strike a confident downtown look.

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Spread some love to Marmite. Have a cosy Sunday. :-)

P.S. The animal welfare parody campaign is clearly meant to tickle your funny bone but it's also sparked complaints that it trivialises the work of animal charities and child protection agencies.

Happy Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Here's hoping that this Hari Raya is the happiest and the best.

Eid Mubarak to all!

P.S. Today we are open from 12 noon to 5 pm — do swing by after you've made your rounds with family and friends. :-)

[Photo: A woman held beads during prayers in western Tehran, Iran — Behrouz Mehri/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images.]

EMMA COOK (London) Printed Silk Kaftan

When blending into the crowd just isn’t an option, women need look no further than Emma Cook’s outstanding surrealistic prints. The London-based Central Saint Martins alum is known for combining nature-/fantasy art-inspired prints into versatile silhouettes, seamlessly bridging the gap between the surreal and the cosmopolitan.

Featuring a leaping leopard, this loose fit silk kaftan will delight and surprise when paired with a statement gold cuff and wedges for glamourous after-sunset posing.

(RRP US$470)

Shortened Hours on 8 Aug (Thu)

Happy 'Malam Raya' from all of us at wondermomo and Whoop!
On Hari Raya (8 Aug, Thu), we will be open from 12 noon till 5pm — for a couple of spare hours to go visiting. :-)

REBECCA TAYLOR (New York) Batik Dyed Peasant Blouse

When it comes to sweet, flirty designs, look to Rebecca Taylor for the very best styles around. This cheerful Batik print silk peasant top is just the right thing to jazz up any ensemble.

Wear this bohemian style with your favourite denim shorts, or make it pop against a pair of crisp white jeans.

(RRP US$275)

NEW ARRIVALS - 3 Aug (Sat)

After a long hard week at work, two words sum up the best reason to pop by wondermomo this weekend: NEW ARRIVALS.

Two more words to explain further: They're awesome!

Convinced yet? Well, okay, here are a few more exciting details:-

This shipment features: [For ladies] Anteprima (this Italian label by Japanese designer Izumi Ogino turns 20 this year), Balmain, Emma Cook (easy shapes with distinctive prints), Exception de Mixmind (exceptional indeed!), Paul Smith, Pringle of Scotland, Rebecca Taylor, Sass & Bide (attitude-packed style from Down Under), Shanghai Tang scarves, Theory, Uma Wang London (arguably the biggest name in Chinese fashion exports right now), Versace, Lancel bags, footwear from Balenciaga and Shang Xia (Hermes's luxury offshoot brand), [For gentlemen] Alexander Wang men's wallets, ASOS (super nice short-sleeve Oxford shirts), Bally, Swims Footwear (stylish and practical loafers from the land of the fjords and the midnight sun - Norway!).

All available from this very moment in limited quantities. :-)

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May your weekend be peppered with delightful encounters. :-)

KATE SPADE (New York) Wrap-Front Dress

In a soft, breezy silk, this happy Kate Spade dress is shaped with a slimming wrap front and accented with a gathered detail at the shoulders. This is the dress that’ll take you from office to outing, effortlessly!

(RRP US$398)