TheFaceStyler

Lovin' Camilla Skovgaard - The Great Dane Shoe Designer

I popped into London's latest uber cool fashion outlet 'The Convenience Store' and spot the exact Camilla Skovgaard black heels that I have been eyeing for months. I tried it on and it fits(!) despite it being a size 40, one size down from my normal size (yes, I have gigantic feet). From then on, I did not take it off while trying on all the wonderful clothes from 'shopkeeper' Andrew Ibi's little fashion haven. In the end, i just could not take them shoes off. The soft hair covering the front part of the shoe is actually..human hair! It feels amazing that something as undeniably rude and ridiculous as putting other people's hair on your feet could make one feel so sexy and confident. And it's soft and comfortable too! I surrendered and bought the shoes..and a Rick Owens top. *Bliss* 

Visit these sites for more on The Convenience Store : Vogue ,TimeOut , DazedDigital

Camilla Skovgaard has been designing for Gulf Sheikh's wives and daughters in Dubai before realising she 'believes shoes are something that she understands better then clothing'. Camilla moved to London after 7 years in Dubai and completed a BA(hons) degree in Footwear at the esteemed Cordwainers shoe college. She won numerous awards and her big break arrived when she met Italian contacts in high-end shoe manufacturing while completing her MA at the Royal College of Art, London. She has designed shoes for Mathew Williamson and collaborated with Emilio Pucci, AminakaWilmont and Jens Laugesen AW08/09 amongst others. 

Photos below from Imelda.com.au

Museum of Islamic Art - Doha, Qatar

Save the Elephants!

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary in Pahang was set up in 1989 under the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia and manned by the Elephant Capture and Translocation Unit. The team is dedicated to protect and translocate wild elephants from areas where conflicts between these elephants and humans may occur such as at plantation sites. The elephants are then moved to bigger and safer jungle reserves land and the locals are taught correct steps to protect their farms while supporting wildlife conservation. Bravo!

Visitors need to register upon entering the sanctuary. It's free of charge, the more reason to visit this wonderful place. Kuala Gandah aims to create public awareness, enhancing the public's knowledge and support the importance of elephant conservation. Hence, visitors are welcome to participate in the elephant's daily activities such as feeding. You can also ride the elephants and best of all, bathe with them in the nearby river! 

For information on how to get there, click on  Kuala Gandah Destination Guide