Chinny Style

We've Missed You!

2010-12-11T14:31:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"It feels like ages since you've graced our TV screens, Lee Lin! Glad to see you back!

With new glasses! Those frames are new, aren't they? And you've done something to your hair too! Maybe it's the studio lighting but it looks like you've got a new colour rinse! Your hair sure looks like it's got a warmer tone compared to your usual virgin silver-grey."

HI LEE LIN!

2010-11-23T04:17:00.000-08:00

ChinnyEm: "HI LEE LIN! I'VE MISSED YOU HEAPS! I GOTTA CATCH UP ON ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU'VE WORN IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS! I don't know how I survived without you either!!! Here's a quick suggestion- WEAR THIS TOP!!!! Sorry, didn't mean to sound like a dictatorial VOGUE page but Kate Bolzonello's RMIT grad collection featured things that wouldn't go amiss on you Chinny! This top was definitely made for you!!!

Bones

2010-11-21T20:00:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Now which jacket of yours have you turned inside-out again?!

I love the details on this one. The lines of stitches and trims look like a very abstract representation of the human skeleton. Show us more the insides of your jackets!"

Old Chestnut

2010-11-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"You almost had me fooled, Lee Lin! Haha. I thought you got yourself a new black jacket at first glance but it's actually this vest worn over more black. Cunning."

Pink & Grey Weekend?

2010-11-14T22:59:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Another pink and grey combo following yesterday's!

I love it when you do themed weekends! Intended or not."

The Grey "Puffa" Is Back!

2010-11-13T22:57:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Woooohoooohoooo! We haven't see this jacket for quite some time. 'Hello, Shiny Puffy Pal!'.

I love that you've paired it with something so sheer and girly under! ★★★★★!"

Ruffles + Broderie Anglaise

2010-10-31T20:54:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"GRRRR! GRRR! GRRR! SBS has taken Saturday's news segment off their website again! Before I can do a screengrab of you. How very very grrr-some!

On to happier things...happy to see that you've decided to wear our favourite broderie anglaise jacket with something white today!

A contrast to all the Halloween-black that's floating around? Or inspired by the recent Dolce & Gabbana all-white collection? I was so happy when I saw that show! You know how much I go on about loving white. Nice to see that designers are giving the non-colour colour the attention that it deserves."

Checked Plum

2010-10-24T22:08:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Ooooooh! A new addition to your wardrobe! This checked blouse in a rich plum juicy colour! I like!

The subtle gradation in the colours reminds me of the Japanese shibori dyeing method. But I think the checks are woven into the fabric, right? I mean, to achieve such perfect straight lines and boxes with shibori, whoever made that piece of textile would have to be a grand master!"

Silverado Saturday

2010-10-23T20:56:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I need to whinge a little first: What's up with the SBS website, Lee Lin?! I went to grab a picture of you from last Sunday and they've taken the whole news segment down?! But kept the those from the weekdays. Bah!

We've used "Silverado Sunday" before when you last wore this jacket. I know. But the same jacket deserves the same post title?"

Flipperty-Flipping It Again!

2010-10-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Please see this post from exactly three months ago. Tee hee hee.

PS. Hope you had a good weekend off last week! You were missed!"

New Stripes! Yay!

2010-10-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Horizontal AND vertical stripes! Ruffles! And what looks like a cameo brooch!

My new favourite Lee Lin outfit!"

Highest On The Repeat List

2010-10-02T22:20:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"We're still watching and paying attention! And keeping track!

This blue-on-blue combo has been worn previously on:
~ Sunday 11 October 2009 - the first time
~ Sunday 10 January 2010
~ Sunday 2 May 2010

And today!"

Harnessing It Again!

2010-09-26T21:46:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"This is a weekend of oldies-but-goodies, huh?

Happy to see this mustard jacket and tan harness combo back! It's been a while."

ChinnyEm says:
"You're wearing the harness in a new way today! Not across the body but around the neck! Keeping us on our toes, Lee Lin!"

"Optical Illusion Ruffles Lump Thing" Again!

2010-09-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"That's what ChinnyEm called this mad polka-dotted number when you wore it in July. Tee hee hee. I'm sure she'll be happy to see it again. How about more dotted things next week? In COLOURS! Please."

ChinnyEm says:
"Yay! The faux lady lumps jacket! No complaints from me. I'm bedotted! I mean, besotted."

Velvety Stingray

2010-09-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"That's what your mauve vest looked like to me!

I love today's look. A little "Neo-Victorian"(?), I think. And no black. Wheeeeeee!"

ChinnyEm says:
"This is one of my favourite vests ever! Wear it more often! It can be black's substitute. ;) "

Checks 'Round The Neck

2010-09-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Cute! Very very cute! That little bit of red-and-white checks!Will forgive you for wearing black again.

But I have to say that the sheer cardigan, although black, is kinda cute too."

ChinnyEm says:
"I'm running out of ways to say I love you: je t'aime, aishiteru, te amo..."

Twisted Boyfriend Jacket?

2010-09-05T22:56:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Bah. Bah. Bah. Haha. Yesterday, I was just saying how happy I was to see you wear so much white lately and you had to go wear boring black again today.

Well, at least you've made the actual wearing of it interesting! Doing the inside-out thing again, are we? Tee hee hee!"

ChinnyEm says:
"You know I knew you were down in Melbourne during fashion week? And yet I didn't trek out to see you?! I'm cursing myself for not attending the function you were at. ARGH! I don't mind the black today. Probably because it's jazzed up with...staples? Stitches? My dad was fixated on all the detailing today. Then again, he's always fixated on what you wear."

Tighty Whitey

2010-09-04T22:55:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Tee hee hee. A variation of the white-ness from two weekends ago!

Shiny sheeny vest over a shiny sheeny blouse this time around. A more "fitted" silhouette compared to the last one.

I'm happy to see that you're getting into white! Yay! No more black! Please."

ChinnyEm says:
"Hey, another 'wedding outfit' as ChinnyPea would say! This vest reminds me of all my uncles and male relatives back in Vietnam. This is what they would wear to functions/weddings! In fact, I think my mother dressed my brother in this when he was a wee lad. I wonder what this vest means to you...if anything...Haha. "

Curly-Wurly Grey

2010-08-29T22:00:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Like the last time, I'm still tempted to pull the drawstring around your collar. Tee hee hee!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Sometimes I refer to this as the tornado neck jacket. How fitting too that Melbourne was in the midst of being blown away."

N-N-N-Neutral

2010-08-28T22:01:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Aaaahhhh! I like this!

Things that we've not seen you wear very much of before - a cardigan, the soft unstructured-ness of knitted things and quite a plunging neckline. Woo!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Lee Lin! This is so...racey...compared to what you normally wear. It's a beautiful cardigan I must say. The texture seems lovely. Bring on more 'springy' dressing!"

Creamy Magnolia

2010-08-22T22:08:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Oh, there I was yesterday wondering if you'd pick a white or ivory wedding dress after seeing you in that white ensemble.

Today, you had to wear ivory. Just to tease me. Haha.

But what am I thinking?! You are Lee Lin and if you ever get hitched one day, you'd wear whatever colour you want! You, the un-traditionalist!"

ChinnyEm says:
"No colour this week ay? Clearing the canvas? That's cool. But you know, a bit of colour gets me all giddy. Haha.
Ah and ChinnyPea, I think Lee Lin's wedding dress colour (if she were to even wear a dress) would be a pastel pink or firey red. I don't know, I can just imagine her walking down the isle in those shades."

Sheer Ruffle-y White

2010-08-21T22:07:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Back to your old combo of vest-over-sheer-blouse, huh? You know I like white. And ruffles! So this has got big thumbs-up from me.

If you ever marry one day, would you wear white or ivory? I say "white"! Not too many people can do stark white like you do!"

ChinnyEm says:
"You look like a modern Shakespearean character today! The delicate pleats are making me cry tears of joy, as are the sleeves of your shirt. You sure know how to rock monochrome! "

Doing The Inside-Out Again!

2010-08-15T20:32:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I'm CONVINCED that this is another jacket that you've turned inside-out! The exact one, I'll have to scroll through our archive to find. We have quite a huge back-catalogue now because we've been documenting what you wear for A WHOLE YEAR NOW! Since August 19 2009! Woo! Happy Anniversary to us!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Oh my goodness, this is a new coloured jacket right? right? I don't ever remember seeing it before. Or maybe ChinnyPea is right about it being an inside out jacket. But OHHH teal is amaaaaazing and so so so so right with a bit of fluffy tulle. What's that just under your collar? "

We Said We Wanted Colours

2010-08-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"And we got colours! Woo!
We've also said many times before that an ensemble like this on another newsreader would look just plain yawnsville but on you...you somehow make it HOT!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Geez, this is so hot it's burning my retinas. I adore the punchy colour and how you're even wearing earrings of the same shade! You're like a big bowl o' tomato soup. My favourite type of soup."

Lippy-licious!

2010-08-08T22:11:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Your make-up today interests me more that what you're wearing - I believe that's a new-to-us jacket! Interesting bits of shine and details but it's black!

Anyway, back to the face! Love the pale lips and the matching frames. I don't know why but that combo seems to have shaved 10 years off your age."

ChinnyEm says: "Oh my! A new jacket with little shiny bits! That's the way into my heart. What I really love about this whole outfit are the accessories. You're wearing my favourite blue ring again, as well as some new(?) purple frames and chunky earrings! Accessories overload= GOOOOOOOD. ChinnyPea's right, you do look like a spring chicken!"

Fuschia-Wooschia!

2010-08-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"WOOO! WOOO! WOOO! Colours are back! YAY! And a jacket that we've not seen for a long long time! WOO!!!"

ChinnyEm says:
"It's the pillowy purple jacket! Nice to see it again."

Vote Lee Lin 2010

2010-08-01T20:04:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:

"And it just keeps getting better! I approve of black when it is twisted and not overshadowing an out-of-this-world blouse! I'm so happy, I'm seeing lacy butterflies and green meadows and taking in the scent of fresh daisies! See what a great blouse can do to me?"

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, Lee Lin! I am frolicking in the meadows in ChinnyEm!!!!"

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

2010-07-31T20:54:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"AHHHH HELLO FRIKKIN BEAUTIFUL BLUE. YES I SEE YOU. RELIEF FROM LAST WEEK'S BLACK AND WHITE AND BROWN AND SUCH HAS COME!"

ChinnyPea says:
"Phew! What a welcoming sight! That blue peeking out from under the black!
Studied the grey panels on the blouse for the duration of the newscast but couldn't make out what they are. Could you please show them off next time without a jacket?"

Don't Wait Up

2010-07-25T20:53:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:

"Is this week back-to-basics week? The black vest is another old fave of yours. ChinnyPea won't be too happy. But then again, you dress to please yourself and that's why we fell in love with you in the first place, right?"

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, ChinnyEm knows me so well! I guess we all have days when we don't feel like experimenting...just want to wear things that we've worn a thousand times because we know that they've worked before and will work over and over again. Comfortable feel-good pieces that we can put on without thinking. Still, we thrive on the excitement that your clothes bring us each weekend so please don't get too comfortable. Haha!"

Lapel Of Honour

2010-07-24T21:52:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"Back to this reliable jacket and shirt combo hey? You know I love the whole structure of this jacket. But there are only so many times I can say that..."

ChinnyPea says:
"I have to 'parrot' ChinnyEm's words. Yes, we loved it the first time and still loving it but us demanding fangirls want to see new and exciting things!"

Directional Pussy=Bow

2010-07-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Love how the bow looks permanently windswept in that one direction! Same blouse as the one here?

Not going to go on about you wearing black AGAIN! We'd like to see more colours, please?"

ChinnyEm says: "Well at least when you do black you usually do it with an awesome blouse... but yes, you know we like colours. Not necessarily a rainbow cake like UNIQLO but...actually, YES, I'd like to see you as a rainbow cake."

Another Flippety-Flip!

2010-07-17T20:44:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Oh, Lee Lin, you clever cunning fox!

This is our favourite grey jacket (and here and here and here too) that you're wearing! INSIDE-OUT! WOO! Was wondering when you're going to that with it. Tee hee hee.

Lesson learnt from you: Invest in a well-constructed jacket...so good the insides are that we want to show it off.

Pity I can't read the name on the label from this screengrab."

ChinnyEm says: "...Brilliant. So brilliant. SO DAMN BRILLIANT. AHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

A Little Extra...

2010-07-15T16:31:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Dear Lee Lin fans,

I don't know if you watched the highly hilarious Santo, Sam and Ed's Cup Fever (another SBS production)over the weeks that the World Cup was on but our darlin' Lee Lin made a little appearance on it on the last episode. You can watch it here - her bit is in the second half of the show.

I love how, because it's kind of like a sports programme, that she wore a zipped-up hoodie. But of course not just any trackie top! It's Lee Lin and it had to be black AND shiny!"

Winter Berry

2010-07-11T01:30:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says: "Hello again Mrs Ribena! This outfit has made quite a number of appearances already but you know purple always goes down well with us. Especially ChinnyPea who loves it when you pull out purple velvet things. Although this involves no velvet, there's a lot of purple involved which of course earns you an A+ (when do you not get an A+ though?).Grape, Ribena, Cadbury...lovely old Willy Wonka; it's all good."

ChinnyPea says:
"AH! Your wardrobe mistress has been hard at work again!
This time, it looks like he/she has totally ripped open that lapel! A little de-constructionism at work? Tee hee hee."

It's a bird...it's a plane...no it's just the best shirt in the world

2010-07-10T20:23:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"Oh my goodness. Your shirt is amazing and I have no idea what material it is. Multicoloured velvet? Satin? Cellophane? FOIL?! Just kidding. It looks like a cheesy Hawaiian shirt that's been dipped in liquid milky opals. Whatever it is, I'm cursing myself for not catching you on the telly to take a closer look. Eeeeeh! eeeee! That's me squealing because your shirt and jacket are just so perfect this evening."

ChinnyPea says:
"I saw you "live" from the newsdesk this evening and I did squeal! And squealed enough to make up for ChinnyEm's absence from the front of her TV set.
It's that shirt! WOOOO! It would look dated disco-like on someone else but you? Never! Looking forward to seeing more funky fabric on you!"

Cadbury Chocolate

2010-07-04T21:21:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Every time you wear this velvety vest, I think of the paper that Cadbury chocolates come in. Wouldn't it be grand if they wrapped their chocolates with a flocked purple wrapper? You know, like give the consumer, via the sense of touch, an idea of the smooth and luscious velvety treat that awaits him/her within the package? Maybe not every bar but a limited edition kind of thing.

Anyway, genius combo of heavy velvet vest + light and sheer blouse today! Having fun playing with textures again, are you? Tee hee hee. You're a bar of Cadbury Dark Chocolate that I'm sure all your fans would love to have a chunk of!"

ChinnyEm says: "Loving the innuendo there ChinnyPea. :)
Purple velvet is always so luxurious and I love how you've paired it with the lightness of the sheer blouse. Silky, rich and decadent just like chocolate. Oh you, always excelling at combining the right textures."

Gone Dotty For Dots!

2010-07-03T17:30:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Whoopeedeedoodoodoo! Woo! The dots are back after two weeks...BIGGER! (literally)...and BETTER!

On someone else, this top with its sombre tones will simply frump them out big time and take them into serious nanna territory. But on you, you that can do no wrong in the sartorial department, it makes you look like a schoolgirl in a cute smock dress! More dots, I say!".

ChinnyEm says: I will cherish the day when you do red and white dots...to match our header! Hahahaha. I can dream right? I know what ChinnyPea means about the nana territory- this print could be a retro shower curtain but you are just too too cute in it!"

Draw That String

2010-06-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Love this jacket! Grey = Yay! Slightly structural = Yay! = the old Lee Lin.

I keep seeing this imaginary (or not!) drawstring around the collar that I want to pull. Just to see how far I can take those folds. Tee hee hee."

ChinnyEm says: "Careful ChinnyPea, you'll choke her! ...But I want to have a go after you too mmkay? You know I wish I could do this with half of my jackets. It would be such a boredem/outfit rut buster."

Lee Lin For Prime Minister!

2010-06-26T23:16:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"Ooh, is this a tulle bow I see? Genius! And another double lapel blazer? Does that mean this one is reversible too (like your pink and grey one)? Glad you're not wearing a boring black blazer. Grey saves the day!"

ChinnyPea says:
"Tee hee hee. Your wardrobe mistress at SBS is back on his/her D-I-Y improvisation kick!
Love the grey and the huge lapels but not sure about the black tulle underlay."

Me-Me-Me-Dee-E-Vil

2010-06-20T22:55:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Kind of 'medieval' are those sleeves, aren't they? And done in that velvety fabric just adds more to the Middle Ages knights-at-the-round-table feel. ✔✔✔✔✔!"

"Optical Illusion Ruffles Lump Things"

2010-06-19T22:38:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"That's what ChinnyEm texted me when the news (and you!) came on this evening. Haha! I think she meant the bustiere-like details on your boobs. We'll let her elaborate further below.

You know I don't like black but white polka-dots on black is so classic-y (ChinnyEm and I were wondering if it is a Comme des Garcons number) that I can't fault you for wearing black again, albeit a new-to-us piece. And I do love dotty things!"

ChinnyEm says: "From afar this is probably a boring shirt but as soon as you shifted in your seat a little I saw the brilliance of it! I was seriously playing tricks with my eyes and I was trying to figure out just what it on your chest. At first I thought they were protruding ruffles but ChinnyPea is right, it's a bustier. You know the best thing about this top? It confuses me (that's such a Comme thing...this is Comme right?). Which means I LOVE IT! And if I scroll the page up and down quickly, it looks as if the dots are blinking. Hehehehe."

No "Saturday" This Week

2010-06-13T22:08:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Oh, Lee Lin, can you please get the SBS tech crew to get their act together?! First was the crappy colour registration on the website that caused your outfits to lose their true colours. Now, they've forgotten to upload Saturday's evening news on the site! We haven't got an image for yesterday's post! How GRRRRRR-some!

Good thing you're wearing such calming colours today! Really helped soothe my nerves. And you know how much I love a non-colour colour outfit! That lacy Peter Pan collar...is it a add-on? Looks like it. I love those clip-on collars. I collect them. And way before the Miu Miu kitty/naked ladies collar craze. Would you like to borrow my vintage ones some time?"

ChinnyEm says: "Wow you look almost like a porcelain doll. This would be awesome with a big frilly skirt, are you wearing one underneath? I've been a seriously bad Chinny worshiper lately. Haven't caught you on the news or been prompt with commentating. Again, 3 cheers for ChinnyPea for being a good worshiper"

Slinky Puffa Weekend

2010-06-06T22:51:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"This is hilarious!

I referenced this grey jacket in yesterday's post and here you are wearing it today! Tee hee hee!

Love it when you do themed weekends, whether intentional or not."

ChinnyEm says: "Massive thanks to ChinnyPea for holding the ChinnyStyle fort while my head was buried in exam revision.
The fluffy pillow jacket with another bit of fluff at the collar! So lovely. Can I bear hug you?
Last time you teamed this jacket with a bare neck (ooh la la) but this time it's all business in one of your trusty stiff collared shirts. I think your white/black collared shirts have seriously been underrated by myself on this blog. I've come to the realisation how much va voom a plain shirt can add especially when you wear a less structured jacket.
I'm so glad to be back Chinster. I've missed you!"

Purple Reign

2010-06-05T22:39:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Woo! A new never-been-seen jacket! Like that grey one, I love how it's puffa-like but in a blazer cut instead of the usual Michelin Man blouson-style. Must be so shnuggly!

Vertical stripes! Yeah! PLUS the twisted stripes around your neck! What can I say, Lee Lin, but that I love them all!"

ChinnyEm says: "I think this was the only day during my study period that I managed to catch an outfit of yours. Is that striped rope part of the jacket? It looks more like a necklace that's attached to the top inside. Or is it one of those all in one jackets that come with a non detachable top inside? I'm asking such irrelevant questions. To be honest, I didn't quite like this jacket, as snuggly as it looks. Maybe too mature for my tastes. I like it when you live on the edge. Haha."

Roaring Reds

2010-05-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Not totally into the cut of the blouse - too loose on you, Lee Lin! We want to see you do "structure" more!

But the shades of red used on it...woo! Again the screen-grab is crap - when I watched you on the news this evening, the varying red tones under the studio lights made the blouse looked multi-textural too!"

ChinnyEm says:"Liking the horse riding attire lately Lee Lin. Except it seems this time it's not a dressage shirt and tie but a jockey's silks! Do you happen to have a black gun holster/harness thing like in this post? It would top off this shirt nicely and add that shape that ChinnyPea and I harp on about quite a bit."

Harnessing It!

2010-05-29T22:55:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Tee hee hee! I was wondering when you're going to wear that amazing curvilinear piece again and here it is! Wrapped around you exactly four months after you first showed it off. With the same mustard jacket. Woo!"

ChinnyEm says:
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS AMAZINGNESS. I can't get enough of this Colonel Sanders/Fifth element outfit. Matching earrings today too!!! How bout some mustard lipstick to complete the look. Haha, just kidding. Unless you want to wear mustard lipstick(because I wasn't really kidding).

Pink-A-Licious-Inside-Out-Back-To-Front

2010-05-16T22:06:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I can't be sure but is the pink thing that you're wearing this jacket? Turned inside-out and worn back-to-front?

If it is, WOO!!!!! Very very clever.

If it's not, it's still a very well-constructed piece. Love those exposed seams."

ChinnyEm says: OH MY! ChinnyPea has to be correct!!! It MUST be that jacket I went gaga for a while back. Lee Lin you creative cat, making the most of every item. On a different note, it looks rather like a wetsuit in this picture. OH THE VERSATILITY!"

It's All In The Cut

2010-05-15T22:48:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Four Saturdays-in-a-row of twisty ruffle-y bits around your neck, Lee Lin!

I'd like to think that it's your way of telling us that you're reading this little blog...after we said that we like this Saturday wardrobe theme (if there's really one!) last week.

We haven't seen black on you for quite some time now and I was a happy girl! I'll let this one go because the excellent cut of the jacket saved the day! You look like you're going to do a spot of horse-riding. Are you wearing jodhpurs under that news desk?"

ChinnyEm says: "Chinny you look exactly like a dressage competitor!!! All you're missing is the top hat! Teehee!"

The Vest Is Back!

2010-05-09T22:08:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Love love love this look! It's something that I would wear - crispy white shirt, a grey vest and a burst of colour. Simple with good clean lines made slightly quirky with that wonky stripey neck-knot! A cross between a schoolboy, a dandy and a bookmaker. Haha!"

ChinnyEm says: "OH MY GOSH YOU LOOK SOOOOO CUTE! A mix between a school boy and an air hostess, I'd say; to quote Hannah Montanna: "the best of both worlds". This look is seemingly so simple but dead on effective and the wonky necktie is my FAVOURITE bit! How did you tie it like that? You are one skilled lady."

Tumbling Waterfall

2010-05-08T21:53:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Are Saturdays now Ruffles Days? Tee hee hee. This is the third one in a row!

Your outfit today is kind of poetic. Haha. The cascading ruffles on your blouse evoke a sense of movement similar to that of a huge body of water like a waterfall or the sea. And the broderie anglaise on your blazer (one of our favourites!) are like the white foam that forms when the water meets something solid in its path, like the rocks in the river or the shoreline."

ChinnyEm says:

"I'm positive you've done this combination before! I remember that waterfall cascading....Well it's still just as lovely today.
Oh and on another note, will you be accepting my 'wear giant necklaces' challenge?"

Them Rings!

2010-05-02T22:03:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Yay! Are we playing "Spot-The-Repeat-Outfit" today? Tee hee hee. It's been a while but we know exactly when you last wore this combo. Sunday 10 Janauary 2010.

And you've added two mad mad giant rings today! It's a shame that the screen grab is so crap. I remember ChinnyEm wishing, in a few posts ago, that you would find some excuses to wave your fingers around so we can all admire what you have on them!"

ChinnyEm says:

"Seriously, you should just do the occasional brush hair out of face thing. The ring deserves to be flaunted in such manners. You know, if the rings aren't getting all the attention they deserve, how bout wearing a stand-out necklace some time Chinny? I can see one of Estelle Deve's creations paired with a slightly translucent shirt of yours!"

Accordian Collar

2010-05-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Have you decided to make Saturdays your Blast-From-The-Past Day?!

Again, this outfit with the drama-mama pleated collar, like last Saturday's, is Lee Lin circa 2004. With a 2010 twist of grey (it is so your colour!) sharp shoulders.

What can I say but that I love it! Looking forward to next Saturday, if indeed there's a theme going."

ChinnyEm says:

"Hey, your outfit kind of matches that of the workers cleaning up the oil spill...

So ChinnyPea tells me the ruffle collars are you circa 2004? I sadly didn't even know you existed back then so this is the first time round I'm seeing you in these sorts of necklines! Love love love!"

Spring in Autumn

2010-04-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I couldn't believe my eyes when you popped onto our TV screen this evening. I laughed and it took me a while to figure out if it was a laughing-with-you laugh or a laughing-at-you one. It's the former. (And I'm still laughing as I'm typing this.)

Hats off to you, Lee Lin! For pulling off such a combo! Mustard and pink floral?! Wahahahahaha! You've even added tiny matchy-matchy touches with the yellow earrings and pink frames.

I love you, Lee Lin! For making the weekend news so much fun!"

ChinnyEm says:
"First reaction to this outfit? Tacky Asian colour combination! Gosh, that's probably the meanest comment that's ever popped up in my mind in reaction to your outfits. The pink reminds me of my Korean writing pad that says "batiful girl" on it. Haha. The yellow reminds me of a mid 80's photo of my mother in a jumpsuit of the same colour...
On second thoughts though, this combo isn't so bad. Both colours are so vivid and fighting for dominance - which goes against so-called fashion 'rules' really, but who better to stick the finger at rules than yourself? This outfit is a little shocking but I was the one asking for shocking colour combos in the first place! And you sure did deliver! R-E-S-P-E-C-T."

Ye Olde Chinster

2010-04-24T22:12:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"This is the sort of "look" that I remember you wearing a lot of in 2004 when first fell in love with you and your wardrobe. Loads of collars and ruffly things. But it was a long time ago...maybe you didn't and my memory sucks.

Anyway, you know I love it when you wear grey. It's the hair, man!

And, oh, I've finally noticed the green bangle the ChinnyEm mentioned a few posts ago. It is jade, isn't it? My grandma insists I wear one too - for luck and good health. Haha."

ChinnyEm says:
"I feel a pattern emerging. Every second week you do the 'OMG MAKE CHINNYEM HYPERVENTILATE outfits' and the weeks in between are repeat outfits? Bits of sheer are my favourite- plus this jacket is gorrrrrrrrrrrgeous! It looks so familiar...who is it by?"

Lee Lin In Oyster Mag

2010-04-22T15:53:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Read all about editor Alyx Gorman's hilarious account of her love-hate relationship with our darling Chinster here! (I wonder if it's the same with all Lee Lin fans, getting excited over her wardrobe at the most inopportune moments. I'm definitely guilty of that. Tee hee hee.)

Thank you, Alyx! For the mention. We are well-chuffed!
And our Mommy Imelda for the plug on Twitter!"

Silverado Sunday (Again)

2010-04-18T22:11:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"It's your trusty silver jumpsuit looking jacket again! I don't mind that this is making yet another appearance. You wear it so often, but with good reason. I assume this is your fallback outfit? Or do you not have fallback outfits since you are the mighty Chinster?"

ChinnyPea says:
"Aaaahhhhh! Our favourite "al-foil" jacket!

Maybe not your "fallback" or "go-to" outfit but your "comfort" jacket? I have "comfort" pieces that I like to wear when I'm feeling blah and want either a sartorial lift or need to be cuddled by my clothes . Is it the same for you with this silver number?"

Repeating Red

2010-04-17T22:12:00.000-07:00

ChinnyEm says:
"Another repeat outfit! Nothing we haven't seen before here. Having to present a brand spanking new outfit each week is a tough job. And as the great Marc Jacobs says "There's so much striving for newness that now newness feels less new"."

ChinnyPea says:
"There are 52 weeks in a year and you read the news twice a week. If you do wear a completely different outfit each time, you would need 104 new outfits every year!

Like ChinnyEm, I don't mind you repeating outfits. In fact, I kind of enjoy spotting the repeats. Just as long as you don't do the black ones too often! Haha."

New Vest!

2010-04-11T19:14:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"WOW! Love those bulbous petal-like things!!!!! Something new to add onto my DIY list. Shame they are black on a black vest. The details kind of get lost in all that darkness."

ChinnyEm says:

" THIS IS MINDBLOWING. Another rocket launcher outfit of yours, this is! And by that I mean you well and truly blew me away; indeed, obliterated me. GAH it's times like these when I can't say anything but THIS IS WHY WE WORSHIP YOU"

Eight Months Later...

2010-04-10T19:18:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, Lee Lin, this is the exact same jacket you wore in our first ever post on this blog! Can't believe we've been at it for so long.

Loved how you played up the burnt orange on the jacket with a bright tangerine top under then. And today, shifting your attention to the black on the pattern with this delicate see-through tank top. Playing with the sheer trend! Yay!"

ChinnyEm says: "I can't believe I didn't realise this was the first outfit of yours we ever covered on the blog! My memory is terrible! I think this is one of your daredevil type newsreader outfits; a rather figure hugging, zip down boatneck jacket with a peakaboo neckline and sheer blouse underneath! Well, daredevil it may be but you're still as classy as ever. "

"Trainspotter!"

2010-04-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:

"That's what the boyfriend said when he saw you in that anorak-looking jacket. Haha. I think it looks like one of those matriculation gowns.

But...what I want to know is why did you change out of the outfit that you were wearing in that short pre-6.30pm news segment?!!!!

You were wearing a simple black deep V-neck body-hugging top...that's boring...but on it, you've pinned a really cute cameo-style brooch with the finger-waved head of a flapper! Please please wear that brooch again? Pretty please?"

ChinnyEm says: "Today I spotted a lovely green (I think) bracelet on you. If you squint a little, you can see it in this picture. Sometimes I wish you had an excuse to wave your arms about on TV, so we could see you knuckledusters and the like. Loving the neckline of this dark jacket, but I'm really missing seeing some bright colours pop out of my screen. I can't help but feel slightly depressed seeing you in darker colours, even it is a grey. And I miss designer people, where your style really is unleashed!"

You Trendster, You!

2010-04-03T22:39:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Every style blogger is going on about how they are loving the greys and the nudes this season. I don't know what the big deal is because these are the colours that I've been wearing for the last two Aussie Winters.

But very happy to see that you're endorsing the combo with our favourite grey jacket and a new never-seen-before frilly nude-y top!

Another look that the bloggers have been going on about is the Texas Tuxedo, also known in some circles as the Canadian Tuxedo - denim on denim. I know denim might be a little casual to wear behind the news desk but I'd love to see your take. Tee hee hee. Some soft ruffles in chambray perhaps?"

ChinnyEm says: "I was re-watching a Korean drama the other day- "Goong (Princess Hours)". The drama is about the Korean Royal Family fulfilling an ancestors promise for the prince to marry this commoner girl...love, fight for love etc ensues. Anyway, the Prince, who is normally dressed in a smart blazer and shirt, was wearing a denim blazer with a shirt. It was really weird...and wrong. I don't think anyone has succeeded in making denim look professional just yet. But I am definitely up for seeing your take on this denim debate."

Happy Purple Family

2010-03-28T22:59:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Tee hee hee! Another set of contrasting lapels! Two weekends in a row. Woo!

Again, I can't help wonder if the lapels came this way or you've got some sewing elf adding fabric to your jackets. If it's the latter, I think it's such a brilliant way to update old clothes.

Love the colours! I won't wear ultra-violet myself but the mauve looks delicious!"

ChinnyEm says: "You haven't forgotten my challenge to you- to wear a new colour! This combination....WOW. Never would have thought of it. Purple is sort of like a Cadbury wrapper and the brown is like the chocolate inside. Schweeeet.
Oh I think I can see the other mauve lapel on your right hand side tucked in behind the jacket. Am I right?
You know, I really loved your mismatched lapels the other day that I tried wearing two different coloured blazers to create the same look!"

Rewind Back To October

2010-03-27T16:21:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"You wore this same combo back in October and you've used the vest on quite a few other occasions - here, here and here.

Oh, Lee Lin, it's getting so much harder to spot repeats of outfits as the number of worship posts grows on this blog. Haha.

But we love to see how you so cleverly mix and match all your pieces and I'm sure our readers do too so I think ChinnyEm and I might need to start using a more effective post-labelling system!"

ChinnyEm says: "Yes we see this vest all the time! Must be a personal favourite of yours. Loved this outfit the first time, and love it still.
Anyway, we shall call this vest the 'reverse penguin vest'...and ChinnyPea and I will have a discussion about a more effect post labelling system...I can't believe we've posted so much already. Feels like only yesterday in which we started the shrine."

Special Feature - A Reader's Tribute To Lee Lin!

2010-03-23T03:35:00.000-07:00

Image from KazztheSpazz

ChinnyPea says:
"When ChinnyEm and I started this worship-blog, one of the things that we wanted to incorporate, besides the weekly dissection of Lee Lin's outfits, was a regular feature of pieces that we think Lee Lin would love. Or those that we would love to see on Lee Lin. Things that we come across in magazines...online...in shops...in our own wardrobes...but life, work, our other blogs and various side-projects somehow got in the way. And we call ourselves devoted fans. Pffftt. Haha.

Now Kazz, one of our readers and also a huge Lee Lin fan, has beaten us to it. With a margin so wide that I don't even dare dream of matching up. Crafty Kazz has gone made herself a jacket (see image above) inspired by those that Lee Lin wears! One that I'm sure Lee Lin wouldn't mind adding to her wardrobe. I wouldn't complain if Kazz offers to make me one too.

Thank you, Kazz! For giving me permission to re-post images of your amazing work here. I hope you'll constantly supply us with Lee Lin-inspired pieces for this blog seeing how ChinnyEm and I are such lazy sods.

Other readers with Lee Lin-inspired gems to share, whether it's something that you've made or bought, or pieces that you've seen around that you think is "so Lee Lin!", we would love for you to send them over. We still don't know if Lee Lin reads this blog but wouldn't it be grand to see her in something that you've picked out for her?!

Patiently waiting for your mail at chinnypea@gmail.com."

*I don't know if ChinnyEm follows Kazz's blog but if she does, I'm sure she'll be squealing with as much excitement as I did when I first saw the jacket. We'll find out when she gets back.

Victorian Neckline

2010-03-21T22:24:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Wow! It's been a very long time since I've seen you wear something with a neckline so high.

I remember when I first developed a major crush on you and your wardrobe years ago, you used to wear heaps of things like that. This is certainly a good blast from the past! More, please, more!

Love love love the lacy-ness of it! And that jacket is back! Woo!"

ChinnyEm says: "Details on this jacket is just stunning. SBS should run a stockists list at the end of each bulletin. HEHE!
You know, I just watched Sherlock Holmes for the second time and my dear lady, one could only assume you recently did too. I don't blame you, Irene Adler does have quite the sartorial prowess. "

Lapel Action!

2010-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"PHWOAR! That's some funky lapel action, man!

We know you love playing with the lapels on your jackets - folding them in, hiding them totally, making them stand upright like collars - but this, this might spawn a whole new trend!

Did the jacket come with the mismatched lapels? Or did you or the wardrobe mistress at SBS indulged in a little bit of DIY? Love love love it!"

ChinnyEm says: "OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG LOVE THIS FOREVER. I have a picture saved on my computer somewhere of a model in a suit that is hot pink on one side of her body and black on the other. The clear cut division between the colours is straight down the middle of her body (so one leg is pink, the other is black) and even her hair is parted in the middle and coloured on one side. This outfit reminds me of that picture which is a very good thing. So smart of you to pick a bright solid blue to whack in the middle too. L-O-V-E."

Trompe L'oeil

2010-03-14T22:34:00.000-07:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Woo! New jacket! Haven't had a huge fangirl squealing fit in a while. Sure felt good to have one when I saw you this evening.

LOVE LOVE LOVE that jacket! You know I have a thing for white or colours close to white.

And those running stitches! Looks like one of those designer pieces (can't remember the label or the season) on which black dotted lines are drawn for that trompe l-oeil effect. Can't get enough of the stitches on the almost calico-like fabric. The rawness...OOOOOH!

Can't help wondering if you're wearing it inside-out on purpose. If you are, very clever, I'd say!"

ChinnyEm says: "You were absolutely correct in predicting that I'd love this jacket ChinnyPea! YES YES it's like calico! Reminds me of this exhibition I saw at NGV which featured the calico patterns of, if I remember correctly, Pierre Berge's dresses. But anyway this is amazing!"

Just Add Tulle

2010-03-13T22:21:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I swear I saw another bit of tulle action on Thursday evening - you reading the evening news in this.

A rare occurrence, I thought, Lee Lin on-air midweek. Woo! When I went to the SBS website to do a screen grab the next day, I couldn't find you there! Please tell me that I didn't dream it! The boyfriend saw you too!

Or maybe I did dream it. Kind of like a fashion-clairvoyant moment because I knew you're going to add that little bit of black tulle to update the jacket that we love so much?"

ChinnyEm says: "It's horrid missing out on so much Chinny! I would have gladly given up my ticket to LMFF Runway 5 for a bulletin of yours. This jacket you have on hear is twisting with my mind. Is it a dangly clip on leather kerchief or a hidden panel in your jacket that can be zipped up and unzipped?"

Camel Coat

2010-03-07T22:11:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Back to nude-y neutrals today, huh?

I don't know how you do it, Lee Lin. This jacket on another newsreader would look totally yawnsville but you've managed to give it character. The old adage "It's not what you wear but how you wear it" rings so true here. Always. With you."

ChinnyEm says:

"To continue on ChinnyPea's train of thought, no other newreader would agree to a high collar such as this. There's always something a little off kilter in your outfits Lee Lin. I like that you're not afraid to wear something a little ugly. Those other gals prefer their pretty/glam attire."

Preppy Plaid!

2010-03-06T22:05:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"It's been a while since you've thrown prints or patterns in the mix, Lee Lin! And of course I drooled all over the TV screen when I saw today's outfit.

I love plaid. It always manages to creep its way somehow into my Autumn/Winter wardrobe. I'm very happy that it has in yours too! Woo!

And that Peter Pan collar on the blouse is such a good touch. Makes me wonder if you're wearing a pleated schoolgirl's skirt under that news desk. Tee hee hee."

ChinnyEm says:

"Oh this is so preppy and cute! Exactly like a little private primary schooler's uniform! If the jacket was a pinafore you would have fit right in with the kiddies (if they didn't notice your stormy noggin).

Let's play the "what is she wearing under the desk?" game!
I think you're not wearing a jacket at all but actually wearing a plaid jumpsuit! Wishful thinking?"

Boring Black

2010-02-28T22:29:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, Lee Lin! Stark solid black again? Boo.

Love the purple frames and the new haircut, though."

ChinnyEm says:

"Why am I so attracted to this black silky shirt right now? Why? Why? Why? ChinnyPea is bored to tears and usually I would be too. But I'm not. Can't explain it. Thanks Lee Lin, I think black is slowly growing on me?!"

Happy Mardi Gras!

2010-02-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"I was hoping you'd wear something rainbow-coloured for the occasion but you brought the grey biker vest back! A subtle reference to the bikers in the Mardi Gras Parade?

Doesn't matter. I loved the vest the first time and is still loving it now."

ChinnyEm says:

"LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VEST FOREVER! I loved it so much the first time round, I'm glad it's made a second appearance- this time zipped up a little higher and with a stiffer shirt.
Oh and I just realised you've buttoned up the vest in a funny way and created that teensy bit of draping too! Man, is there anything in your wardrobe that can't be pinned/buttoned/zipped up a billion different ways? You are cooler than cool."

White On White

2010-02-25T22:13:00.000-08:00

Images from Designer People on SBS

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, Lee Lin, I love love love this outfit!

I love white as much as I hate black. The ruffles on your blouse, the body harness again, the pants cropped to my favourite length, the red shoes which you replaced with pointy white ones later in the episode. Woo!"

ChinnyEm says:

"Oh look at you, cutey, in white, peach and ruffles! Simply adorable. Of course I'm the one who likes it when you go 'ape shit' on outfits so sadly my enthusiasm for this outfit does not match ChinnyPeas. You still look lovely though."

Hello, Velvet Vest!

2010-02-21T22:20:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"The same one that you wore back in November?

I can't tell because you're so good at giving things a different look each time you wear them. A flip of the collar here and a twist of the neckline there and it's like you're wearing something new.

Anyway, ChinnyEm and I are such diehard fangirls! We texted each other when you came on this evening to squeal over the stripes and velvet combo. Woo!"

ChinnyEm says:

"Gargh! VELVET!!!!! So soft! So touchable!
I'm completely in LOVE with velvet right now- this outfit couldn't have been better! Did you see Alexander Wang's Fall 2010 collection? Featured quite a lot of lovely velvet and corporate stripes. Like last time, the velvet looks better on TV than on screenshots. Pooey."

Battle Of The Shirts

2010-02-20T22:00:00.000-08:00

ChinnyEm says:
"Chinny, you nearly gave Tiger a heart attack! Look at his face; he's so completely speechless about your blazer and shirt combination. Obviously you guys were thinking along the same sartorial planes that night...but sadly I just don't think Tiger was ready for the heartache (that was bound to ensue) when he saw how much more lovely your outfit was compared to his. Aww, there there Tiger. You shouldn't ever aspire to outdress Chinny. You know it's an impossible task."

ChinnyPea says:

"ChinnyEm is such a funny girl, isn't she?!

Is that creamy nudie ruched number part of your shirt? Or is it an add-on like a vest?

Whichever, I think it breaks the monotony of the black and white combo with so much texture. Love! Again!"

Optical Illusion

2010-02-18T22:31:00.000-08:00

Images from Designer People on SBS

Chinny Em says:
"Oh Lee Lin, you are an optical illusion to be reckoned with! Your suit is divine! You must have been feeling quite 'patterny' that day, with the striped shirt too. And dear god, the tassles! Pinstripe shirt with tassles and ballerina esque scultural skirt - OMG OMG OMG. I have suddenly become inarticulate. ..L-O-V-E-I-T."

ChinnyPea says:

"I always covet what you wear but this tassle-y stripey shirt and the bouncy modern-day can-can skirt top the list! I want to look like a pirate-ballerina too!

And that suit with the giant houndstooth checks! I love it even though it's in black and white. You sure look good in it and in that Eames chair!

Oh, and those pointy be-ribboned red shoes you wore throughout this episode in Korea. You sure know how to pack! They go so well with both your outfits!"

Gong Hey Fatt Choy!

2010-02-14T22:19:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Happy Chinese New Year to you, Lee Lin!

You've gone the traditional auspicious red-for-luck route!

I was hoping you'd usher in the Year of the Tiger in some animal prints. *roar roar* Haha!"

ChinnyEm says:

"What were the chances of seeing you in this, styled in a tasteful manner of course(now that would make us ROAR). Just kidding, and yes, I realise it's a lion, not a tiger... Moving on.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Glad you're being all traditional with the red! And I love that your collar is kinda lopsided and lodged on the lapel of your blazer. The angle it made made me tilt my head to the side to make sense of it. HEHE. "

The Puffy Pyjamas Are Back!

2010-02-13T22:14:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"My love for this glossy grey number remains unchanged. It's one jacket that I'd love to see on you over and over again!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Really? If we're talking repeat outfits, I'd actually prefer the spirit level jacket, which I know is boring black but obviously a bit of tulle works wonders."

"If You Haven't Got The Zing, You Haven't Got A Thing"

2010-02-11T22:48:00.000-08:00

Images from Designer People on SBS

ChinnyPea says:

"Ed Fella, the featured designer on this week's episode, was right about the "zing" thing. And you definitely have it, Lee Lin!

Three different outfits within the first few seconds of the programme! Woo! From that asymmetrical rara skirt (I was wondering when we're going to see you wear some neon brights and whoopeedoo, you did!) to...

...this white jacket that we love so much to...

...the floral+bondage combo from a few weeks ago!

More gratuitious screen-grabs of the club-kid outfit that we're seeing for the first time today.

You wouldn't look out of place hanging out with the rave kids in the 90s wearing what you're wearing.

Intrigued by those shoes! Can't make out what they are from a shot so wide but theylook like a cross between fluffy bedroom slippers and Dutch wooden clogs!"

ChinnyEm says:

"R for RAD. G for Grrrrreat!
Outfit overload in this ep is crazy and awesome, just like that neon skirt you have on! Never have I respected neon so much in my life!

Grey + Brights = YAY!

2010-02-07T22:55:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"You are good, Lee Lin! You are! The grey jacket is the same one that you wore here, isn't it? But with a flip of the lapels, you made it look like it's a different one. Cheeky.

I love the bursts of citrus bright, in the blouse and earrings. Do you always buy earrings to match your clothes?

How about some pops of neon with grey next time?"

ChinnyEm says:

"Hehe the wonderful transforming jacket! Not loving how the jacket makes your shoulders look though...a little too poofy. Ah but how I adore the silky burst of yellow! Like the sun peeking out from behind the clouds. Will we see any brightly coloured glasses on you soon? To match your outfit of course!"

Auspicious Red?

2010-02-06T22:53:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Tee hee hee, Lee Lin! Are you wearing red to usher in the Year of the Tiger?

Love the shirt! Especially the blanket stitches around the collar. The blanket stitch is my favourite one in embroidery. And the matching earrings.

Not sure about the vest, though. You know how I feel about black things plus the boyfriend said it made you look like a croupier at a casino. I'm sorry but I had to agree with him."

ChinnyEm says:

"What are you going to wear on Chinese New Year hm? Something special and festive?! I love this vest! But not so much when you wear it with red :( The 'croupier' thing didn't even cross my mind until ChinnyPea pointed it out. And she has a point..."

That Elusive Grey Dress

2010-02-04T22:50:00.000-08:00

Images from Designer People on SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"The crispy white piece that we loved from two weeks ago! Yay!

I know it's not your fault for wearing the same thing so soon. It's most probably because the segments for the two episodes were shot on the same day? At locations that were close to each other? Production logistics?

Happy that we got to see the outfit again because I missed that gigantic ring on your finger the last time. Woo!

And we get to see that foldy-drapey grey dress that you wore in that fashion-filled episode! At close range! Excitement!

I said in that post that "I'll fall over and die if I ever get to see that dress in a tighter shot".

OK, its beauty did make me keel over and stop breathing for a few minutes but I willed myself back to life for there is sooo much of you and your wardrobe that I'd love to see."

ChinnyEm says:
"I missed the start of the episode so I only caught the lovely grey dress you had on. I'm not complaining! You're only in the shots for around...20 seconds at most so I'm thankful we get to see this dress again! Dear Cameraman: next time, please zoom in on those twists and details!"

Body Armour!

2010-01-31T20:03:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:

"Major squealing session today!

From when I saw you in the opening wide shot - Oooh! Mustard! Colour! *squeal*

Then I noticed those curvy lines down one side of the jacket which I assumed to be some sort of print or sewn-on embellishment. *squeal*

When they cut to a tighter shot, I realised that I was wrong! It's actually a strap-on tan leather(?) contraption! A half-body armour! A holster! Woo! *squeal squeal squeal*

Oh, Lee Lin, I love it when you surprise us like that! *squeal*"

ChinnyEm says:

"Holy mackerel Chinny!
I'll get the lame holster pun outta the way-'Bang bang, you shot me down bang bang I hit the ground bang bang'- oh how your sartorial eloquence shoots me down! This is like Colonel Sanders meets The Fifth Element. GARGH just another reason (on top of the ever increasing pile) why I'd like to find out what motivates/influences you to dress the way you do. I am going to print this picture out and stick it next to my mirror when I get dressed. It's not often I print inspiration pictures but this is too good."

Back On Rotation

2010-01-30T22:35:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyPea says:

"The white broderie anglaise jacket is back! Yay!!!!

With a new blouse loaded with ruffles in a medium sea green lined with white. Like waves and foam. I love it!

Have to complain about the colour registration again on the SBS website! Your blouse is grey on the site (and in the image here) when it was such a lovely green when I watched you on TV tonight. Bah."

ChinnyEm says:

"ChinnyPea took the words right outta my mouth. Exactly like sea waves and foam. Your blouse is like this! Once again I'm wondering where you get your clothes from...you'll have to divulge your secrets to us one day!

Floral + Bondage = Woohoo!

2010-01-28T22:22:00.000-08:00

Images from Designer People on SBS

ChinnyPea says:

"Ooooh, legs again! In skinny and slinky black bondage-like pants! Paired with an unexpected shiny floral blouse. And shoes which looked like they have bouncy big pompoms at the toes. What can I say, Lee Lin, but that you've done it again!

Had dinner with a friend of mine on Friday and he said that it's the worst outfit that he's seen on you, that he doesn't like it when you wear things that make you look like a stick. I pooh-poohed his views and said that there are loads of people out there who want to look like one but are just not naturally-blessed, that you should flaunt what you have. Even if you do look like a stick, at least you're a very well-dressed one."

ChinnyEm says:

"Loved this outfit as soon as I saw it! It's just so tacky in the most wonderful way! It takes someone special to wear a sheeny table cloth print shirt with bondage pants and psychedelic sunnies and a matching shade of lippy to boot!
Um, is that an eggplant print on your top?! I applaud you!"

Flower Bomb

2010-01-24T22:34:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Black again?! Boo.

Didn't matter though. Couldn't take my eyes off that bit of blue tulle explosion on your arm! Love it when you add crazy details! And the earrings in a matching shade! 100 points!"

ChinnyEm says:"Hey it's the spirit level jacket again, but this time it's back with a bit of tulle on the side! OMGOSH readers may not be able to see the earrings in this picture but they were amazing! The exact colour of that bit of tulle. Don't you have a ring that is a similar blue as well?"

Pretty In Prints

2010-01-23T22:29:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Ooooooh, Lee Lin! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this outfit!!!!

I believe this is the first time that I've seen you in a printed piece since we started documenting your wardrobe.

Love the colours! The print! And the little bolero jacket with the sharp angles that is kind of like an extention of the pointy bits on your dress/blouse. Great touch! Woo!"

ChinnyEm says:
"Oooh I love it when you try new things. The pointy ends are like the ends of napkins....heheheh! You know what my dad said to me upon seeing this outfit? 'Wow, she's really different and brave. She's so unique... like an unofficial ambassador for SBS...just because of her clothes'. Hahaha, I think he really admires your style Chinster. Keep it up!"

Summer Whites

2010-01-21T22:21:00.000-08:00

Image from Designer People on SBS

ChinnyPea says:

"Oh, Lee Lin! No multiple wardrobe changes this week?

It's alright. You've been spoiling us the last few weeks. Tee hee hee.

Love this white number! Reminds me of early Issey Miyake. Do you like his designs? I think they are very "you" and you'll look great in them!"

ChinnyEm says: Those wardrobe changes were EPIC by the way.
Yay fresh white! And I like that there's a lot of green in the background. White + green is so nice!

Have You Been Reading This Blog, Lee Lin?!!!!!

2010-01-17T22:32:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Seriously.

Are you wearing this charcoal number for me because I've been going on about how I love you in grey here and here?! Or am I flattering myself?

I'm deeply in love with this jacket! Not only because it's in that colour but also the cut and the fabric.

It looks like a very shiny men's pyjamas top crossed with a puffa jacket! And that disc detail on the arms! Love love love! I want to see the rest of it that's hidden under the news desk!"

ChinnyEm says: "If you are reading, we are very very flattered. I think you know that grey is a great colour on you. I've just returned from China, the land of endless variations of puffa jackets. Ah, if only they wore puffa jackets in steel grey like yours!"

Sheer Delight!

2010-01-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Sorry for the cheesy post title but PHWOAR!

A white sheer vest over a black sheer blouse! Genius, I think. As much as I don't like black.

Lee Lin the Layering Lady is back!"

ChinnyEm says: "Well HEL-LO! Smoking use of sheer materials! Use of monochrome that I certainly approve of! Sheer + layers= two of my favourite things to see on you!"

Sheer Red

2010-01-14T22:20:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I love how striking your red dress looked in the midst of grey old Martin Place in Sydney amongst all the boring black city suits in this week's episode of Designer People. Great choice of wardrobe, Lee Lin!

And the sheer-over-opaque and cut-out shoulders of the dress! Woo!"

ChinnyEm says: "Hello Miss Oriental! Can't see this picture clearly but it looks a bit like a Qi Pao to me. Lovely shade, lovely sheer light and delicate piece!!! Look at you, you're the only bit of colour in the almost monocrhome backgroun!
Oh Chinny Pea, if only you had happened to be in Martin Place during this time! "

The Blue Blazer Strikes Again!

2010-01-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"Tee hee hee! A repeat of what you wore on Sunday 11 October 2009!

This time with one button undone and no ruffles showing.

I wonder if you use this little blog as a reference when you get dressed for your weekly spots on the news. Like "Oh, I wore this quite a while ago so maybe it's time to wear it again" or "Hmmm...how did I wear this the last time? Let's pair it with something else". Do you?"

ChinnyEm says: "Well you're welcome to use this as a reference blog if you'd like! Either you are doing that or just simply making good use of your wardrobe! :D
You seem to have a very serious look on your face. I wasn't in Aus to catch this bulletin but I wonder if you dress to suit what news you are reading...say, you'll wear something more bright when there are more positive stories that day...I'm reading too much into it aren't I? Hehe."

Weyhey! Grey!

2010-01-09T22:05:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"You know I like it when you wear grey, Lee Lin! It's the hair, I think.

This is an interesting piece albeit in a colour that some might think is boring.

Love how the sleeves are joined to the body with curves more exaggerated than the usual. A clever bit of tailoring there! The jacket would be just another jacket if it weren't for them."

ChinnyEm says: "Okay I think I'm able to breathe again. After all those heart stopping outfits I saw in previous posts, this understated number is letting me catch my breathe. Grey does indeed suit you very very much and I love all the roundness in this jacket. It's also making me feel very...hm at peace. Calmed. I guess it is quite plane jane in comparison to previous outfits but it's a nice break from the WOWZA things...and plus, it's better for my heart's health. Hehe."

A Fashion-Filled Episode Of "Designer People"

2010-01-07T22:48:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"Happy New Year, Lee Lin! From me and ChinnyEm who's still away on her China adventure.

I missed not having you reading the news over the New Year weekend but your multi-wardrobe changes on this Thursday's episode of Designer People more than made up for that. But of course you had to do that because it's an episode about fashion - the wonderful creations of Chinese designer Qiu Hao.

Starting with this show-stopper show-opener!

A black body-con number with the amazing flexible sculptural panel running down the front. I will forgive you again for wearing black.

Then we cut to you on a sheep farm wearing this gorgeous gorgeous coat.

Military Man meets Victorian Miss. Love it! The colour, the silhouette, the details, everything! Is it a piece by Dame Westwood?

And there's you again walking in a mall in that beautiful grey dress. Despite the wide shot, I can still make out the folds and drapes! I think I'll just fall over and die if I ever see the dress in a tighter shot!

Back on the farm again. This time with Qiu Hao. Isn't he just so talented? I'm in love with his work. And he seemed such a lovely person too. You lucky thing, Lee Lin! You got to meet him and talked shop! Very very envious.

And another amazing coat! Can't really see the details but the silhouette is enough to make me swoon!

Keep them coming, please! We're looking forward to seeing more of you and your stunning wardrobe in 2010! xx"

ChinnyEm says: "oh I can't believe I missed out on all this brilliance while I was away!!! This episode alone would have rendered me speechless. I mean, how many show stopping outfits do you want to pull on ChinnyPea in one episode?! I don't even know what to say now...maybe that I never thought you'd be game enough for body con. Oh how wrong I was to think that. SO AMAZING SO AMAZING SO AMAZING"

Cocoon!

2009-12-27T22:49:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"Whoopeedoo!!!!

A new piece! In green! My favourite colour. Which you have been wearing quite a bit of lately. Yay!!!!

I love the cocoon-like structure. And the life-jacket collar! And the slinky fabric. Everything about it is just so "you", Lee Lin! More, please, more!

ChinnyEm will be fuming when she checks in on this blog because she's missing it all. Wahahahahaha!"

ChinnyEm says: "Why did you wait till after I left to pull out all the big guns huh? I want an explantion! This totally reminds me of Comme Des Garcons' Lumps and Bumps and a little of Hussein Chalayan's SS/10 and even Seema Pun's (whose little jackets and vests I think you should totally check out!) lumpy scarf made of polystyrene balls and stockings. Yeah just one of your jackets can send me in quite a frenzy. What more can I say? LOVE."

Christmas Tinsel

2009-12-26T22:15:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"Happy Boxing Day, Lee Lin!

How was your Christmas? Hope it was grand!

The third time you've worn this shiny number since we started this little blog! It's one piece that I have no objection to you repeating. As long as it's not too often.

It's quite Christmas-y, isn't it? And I much prefer this nude and pale shade of lipstick with it than the previous rouge-y colours."

ChinnyEm says: "AAHAHA well OBVIOUSLY you have favourite pieces in your wardrobe and I'm super glad to see that this is one of them. And of course you'd never wear one of those cheesy knitted jumpers with little santas and christmas trees on them so this futuristic piece of Christmas 'tinsel' does the job nicely. I also hope you had a lovely Christmas!"

PHWOAR!!!

2009-12-24T22:48:00.000-08:00

Image from Designer People Episode 4 on SBS

ChinnyPea says:
"That's right! PHWOAR, Lee Lin! And on quite a few counts too!

1. Those shiny green patent slip-ons on your feet! Perfectly Pantone-matched to the green of the Holden Commodore! Not crazy about the car. Or that colour on a car. But mad mad mad about those shoes! Everything about them!

2. Those legs! This is the first time that I've seen the shape of you legs. In trousers. And pretty tight-fitting ones at that. I think SBS should do away with the news desk every weekend when you read the news. WE WANT TO SEE MORE LEGS!!!!!

3. That outfit! Simple and clean but hot! Remind me of early Helmut Lang silhouettes.

ChinnyEm must be knocking herself now, if she's reading this, for being away. Wahahahahahahaha! (If you're reading Emmster, you can view the complete episode on Max Wolff here.)

Yes, Lee Lin, your other biggest fan is holiday-ing in Asia. It's just me holding the fort for a month. I hope you'll be debut-ing a lot more cool cool clothes while she's away. Tee hee hee."

ChinnyEm says: Hello everyone! I'm back home and back to soaking up all the Chinny that I misssed!
HAHA! Yes I do want to see more leg as well! And you know I mean that in the least pervy way possible.
To tell you the truth, I absolutely HATE this car. With a passion. Your shoes, on the other hand, I do not. Because unlike this car, they are not tacky, obnoxious (well maybe a little) or "I'm so macho and strong, look at me!".

How Fitting!

2009-12-20T22:33:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyEm says:
"First things first- you're wearing a jacket that fits! Sorry if that sounded mean but this is perfectly tailored to your shape! Look at those perfectly peaked lapels and the snug shoulders! Simple black button down goes well with this blazer (with some very interesting lapels may I add). For once, I will say 'simple but effective". *applauds*"

ChinnyPea says:

"The Applause-o-meter here is going mad! ChinnyEm and I both love you in jackets. But only those that fit you properly need apply. And this kooky lapel number, after a few weeks of ill-fitting ones, really got us going. Our palms are sore from all the clapping.

Go, Lee Lin, go!"

Checks And Plum

2009-12-19T22:32:00.000-08:00

Image from SBS

ChinnyEm says:
"Finally you break out the tartan! Yes, I think you are slowly ticking off the colour wheel. Haven't seen you in this shade of deep burgundy/plum before. How "dapper" when paired with the green checks! Ahh and I spot some weighty pieces of ear candy too [oops that sentence made me think of ear wax...not my intention]. All in all, GERRREAT colour combination!"

ChinnyPea says:

"Totally with ChinnyEm! Had a major squealing session when you came on this evening! I love green. I love checks of all kind! I love ruffles! And I love green worn with burgundy/plum/aubergine/eggplant!

Loving the thin lime green lines on the jacket too! Like one of those highlighter pens, they bring somee subtle brightness to the outfit! Big ST*RS!!!!!" 

Beetroot With A Dollop Of Tomato Sauce

2009-12-17T22:27:00.000-08:00

ChinnyPea says:
"I don't know...the coat and the long skirt together somehow make the outfit look too "ethnic"?

Don't get me wrong, Lee Lin, I love "folksy-folky" but this ensemble is a little ancient Chinese-imperial-court wear?

Love the coat. Looks really warm and shnuggly. I'd love to see you in it with some tall boots without the "tomato sauce" skirt."

ChinnyEm says:
"Yes Chinny, my thoughts exactly- 'Hmmmmmmm'. Not quite sure what to make of this coat. Sure looks warm and attractive and it suits your surroundings but this beetroot number is maybe a little adventurous for my liking. SHOCK! 'The Chinster is too adventurous?!' I hear you say. Well I admire the bold statement (and I love beetroot [both the colour and the food] I really do but the coat; it's swamping you! And and I miss all the architectural/shapely collars you used to have going on. Still love you as always. I think I just need my impractical collar fix."