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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.

From runways to music festivals, it sure seems to us that everyone's wearing paisley this season. Not limited to men’s hankies, boxershorts and socks anymore, indeed, the womens' S/S12 collections from Jil Sander, Stella McCcartney, Etro, Pucci etc. were filled with these curly swirly prints in various manifestations gracing the dresses, skirts, blouses, bags and what-have-yous. And if our favourite It Girls Alexa Chung and Olivia Palermo have also been seen in on the trend, then we don’t think you should miss out on this playful, totally groovy print….

While not very many of us can afford pieces straight off the catwalks, you can still tackle the trend and step right into the fashion spotlight in these iconic patterns with our humble offering of statement paisley pieces which may look like a splurge, but actually a steal. Your wardrobe will thank you for it ;)

Medallion Paisley Print Capri Pants [AC258]

We love the tapered cut of the pants and ultra cute medallion paisley prints - it has a very Etro feel to the look sans the price tag! You can either keep your look monochrome, by teaming them with a crisp white shirt or be so bold and complement the capris with a neon-coloured top or flats for effortless fashion-forward edge. Made from cotton with a hint of stretch, this cropped pair will surely make an artful addition to your style arsenal. Zip fly. Approximately 20” inseam. Size M. Priced at RM20.