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Behind the Seams

T3 offers gently worn, pre-loved and even some never-been-worn-before branded apparel and accessories sourced from the closets of 2 fashion-loving siblings, ChiChi and AnAn. This site also includes the occasional op-eds penned by the TaiTaiTwins themselves, in their effort to enhance your T3 experience AND wow you with their fun and wit. So get your online retail therapy at T3. Shop from the comforts of wherever you may be and chances are you'll find plenty of fab designer threads that suit your style. Impress without the stress. Here you can have your cake and eat it!

The Tale of Two TTs

AnAn is a full-time working mom who, despite career ambitions en masse, wishes she could spare more time channeling her inner domestic goddess - planning parties, trying out recipes with her young daughters and potting herbs in the garden. Just don't expect her to toil all day baking cookies in a frumpy caftan. Sure, she'll bake the cookies -she just doesn't do frumpy.

AnAn’s a big believer in quality but she’s not hung up on labels. She prefers multitasking pieces which can go from day to night, work to weekend that complement the many hats (fashion pun intended) she wears. Printed skirts and dresses that feel feminine but not froufrou are also favourites. An avid fan of vintage, she frequently scours (and scores!) internet sites for stylish, one of a kind bargains. Her ultimate fashion soft spot, however, is for shoes. Never met a pair she didn’t like.

ChiChi is a professional living and working in the big city with a penchant for desserts, 80s disco music and home decorating. She also enjoys the occasional lunchtime and weekend shopping sprees with AnAn.

ChiChi’s fashion philosophy is a mix of the high (like her precious Chanel 2.55 bag, a hand-me-down btw - thanks Ma!) and low (vintage tops). And although she tends to steer towards black, she likes to combine the classic pieces with the whimsical. She is as passionate about style as she is about the other love of her life: her family.

Okay, so all the hoopla and excitement surrounding the Royal Wedding is all but over, and even though we're a few days late, we simply couldn’t resist putting in our two cents, so do bear with us! You've gotta love the storyline - a girl from a middle class background marries the man of her dreams, who also happens to be second in line to the British throne. We were among the two billion people on this planet who were glued to the telly on April 29th 2011 to witness the most anticipated wedding of the year. We thought the ceremony went on as smoothly as any wedding party could ever wish for. Even the unpredictable English weather managed to behave itself perfectly that day! Prince William looked dapper and added a pop of colour in his bright red Irish Guards uniform and Kate Middleton looked absolutely happy, radiant and regal. We loved the fact that she did her own makeup too! And what about that wedding dress? It was much simpler than what we’d expected, nevertheless, the newly anointed Duchess of Cambridge took our breath away in the stunning Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown. The simple lines of the dress, the veil, the tiara and even the bouquet were totally modern but at the same time, the intricate handmade lace and embroidery details are a great nod to British craftsmanship and tradition. Every detail was local, and Burton described the dress as "marrying traditional fabrics and lacework with a modern structure and design." Simply UH-ma-zing. (For an interactive close-up of the dress, check out http://www.time.com/time/interactive/0,31813,2068384,00.html)

Below are images of some of our favourite moments from the Royal Wedding. Princess William of Wales will certainly bring renewed interest (and great style) to the royal family. We foresee exciting times ahead for the Firm. We’ve also included a lineup of wedding guests who made the TaiTaiTwins’ best dressed list :)