Monday, December 22, 2008

cindy's wedding march

Weekend church weddings are probably my favourite kind of events. Casual dressy, flowing flowery, windy breezy. You get the idea. =)

Strapless Dress with Pink-Grey Flower Prints: Mango, Sdyney
Snake-Skin Leather Heels in Pink: Nué
Purple Wrist-let Clutch: Accessorize

White Pearl Earrings: Shanghai


On BF:
Dress Shirt: Raoul
Linen Suit: H&M, Dubai Belt: Springfield
Shoes: Pedro












Meanwhile, aJ decided to go oriental. So befitting for a SIA stewardess. =)

On aJ:
Black Cheongsum with Gold Embroidery: Far East Plaza
White Pearl Earrings: China





Wednesday, December 17, 2008

cutest.shoes.ever.

Clarice by Kate Spade

3.5" Peep-toe Satin Pump with Ribbon Detail in Fuschia

This is SWEETNESS overdose. Goes well with a white wedding dress. I think. =)

There's a round-toe pump in cobalt. Just as adorable.

I think I've been fussing too much over pinkish stuff these days. I used to eye them with disdain. Must be the love hormones.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

misty-moistly dripply-dropply foggy-boggy stuff

Year-end in Singapore spells rain. It means the air is clammier than usual. But also the best (and probably the only!) time to bring out the boots (no pictures from yesterday) and wrap the shawl around my slender neck. Hah!

Wool Shawl with Black Flower Embroidery: New Delhi
Fake Pony-Hair Skinny Belt: Charles & Keith, Duty-Free
Leather Watch in Rose-Gold: Espirit, Hyderabad

P.S. The Mother is really getting better at holding the camera steadily. =)

Monday, December 15, 2008

how it should be

I'm still searching around for the ideal dress to The Crazy Boyfriend's house during Lunar New year. What I find on the Internet is wayyy better than what I've been seeing on the streets (i.e. Orchard Road).

Coral Alabri Square Neck Chiffon Dress (Paul & Joe)

Pink Layered Dress (Tara Jarmon)

Palomina Dress (PPQ)
Jaquard Print Dress (Alexander McQueen)

Yellow Optional Strapless Dress (See by Chloé)

Pleated Dress (Pringle 1815)

Seriously, senseless flashing of redness is disgusting. Or at least I think poorly made dresses in red makes me cringe. It's spring! Dress cheerily, not cheaply.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

trends i love from spring 2009

Rompers & Playsuits (Halston)












Waistcoats (DSquared2)














Raging Twenties (Alberta Ferretti)












Orange (Lanvin)













English Hood (Burberry Prorsum)

Monday, December 8, 2008

birthday suit

Familiar ensemble. Except I put on a 120 denier black stockings to glam up, befitting for a night out. Added a couple more chucky bracelets on my wrist. A bunch of gerberas and a cow in tow. LOL.

Stripe Playsuit: Sass & Bide, Brisbane
Stella Grey Wool-Acrylic Cropped Cardigan: H&M, Dubai
PIP Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane
Black Leather Waist Belt: H&M, Shanghai
Chucky Bracelets: H&M, Dubai
Leather Watch: Espirit, Hyderabad
120 Denier Black Stockings: David Jones, Brisbane
Red Gerberas: Mr. X
Walking Cow Balloon: Jessie
Red Envelope of MPH Vouchers: Shuqin & Jessie
Wonderful Ice-Cream in my Stomach: Mr. X
Soft, Juicy, Succulent Ribeye (also) in my Stomach: Wild Rocket

Awesome Night.

Friday, December 5, 2008

eve

Birthday eve, and I'm desperately nursing a bad case of cold. A refreshing change of new (and darker) hair colour helped to lift the mood up. For a while.

Still,
Joyeux Anniversaire.

Grey Cardigan Dress: H&M, Shanghai
Pip Black Patent Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane
Black Stocking: David Jones, Brisbane
Charm Bracelets: H&M, Dubai
Charm Necklace: Forever 21, Dubai
Wayfarer-inspired Shades: Charles&Keith


Monday, November 24, 2008

a more cheery monday

I look like a bumble bee. I steer clear of horizontal stripes as much as possible (though me thinks guys in strippy rugby shirts are sexy). But when opportunity presents me a cute playsuit at a ridiculously 90%-off sale... I give it a try.

Is it supposed to be a drop-crotch? I'm still figuring.

Stripe Playsuit: Sass & Bide, Brisbane
Stella Grey Wool-Acrylic Cropped Cardigan: H&M, Dubai
PIP Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane
Black Leather Waist Belt: H&M, Shanghai
Charm Necklace & Bracelet: H&M/F21, Dubai

Oh by the way, have I told you lately that I'm obsessed with my ankle boots? I wanna grab a few more pairs off the shelf!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

hello winter

What I want for Christmas.

hello again

I'm relearning how to breathe properly in the hot & humid Singapore since my long trips from drier and cooler cities (i.e. Brisbane, Dubai).

White Cotton Tank Top: Diesel, Club 21 Sale
Stella Wool-Acrylic Grey Cropped Cardigan: H&M, Dubai
Skinny Jeans: Gripp, Adelaide
Black Pumps: Aldo
Charm Necklace: Forever 21, Dubai
Chunky Charm Bracelets: H&M, Dubai
Bag: Zara, Dubai

Friday, November 7, 2008

two seasons in singapore

Hot and humid. And even hotter and humid-er. LOL

Black Racer-Back Tank Top: Giodarno
Black Nylon Tuberine Skirt: Anise, Brisbane
Double-Buckle Belt in Tan: Anise, Brisbane
Grey Checked Vest: H&M, Shanghai
Black Pin-Stripe Trilby: Jay-Jays, Brisbane
PIP Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane



Thursday, November 6, 2008

Dress shabbily, they notice the dress. Dress impeccably, they notice the woman.
- Coco Chanel

lush in purple

Dress: A friendly neighbourhood stall in Hougang
Cropped Stripped Blazer: Forever 21
PIP Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane
Black Croc Skin Handbag: Mango
Ring: Diva, Brisbane

P.S. I [heart] chucky ankle boots.


Sunday, November 2, 2008

last changing room shenanigan in brissy

White Cotton Top: Universal, Brisbane
Black Nylon Tuberine Skirt: Anise, Brisbane
Double-Buckle Belt in Tan: Anise, Brisbane
Price Tag still on the skirt: Priceless

Thursday, October 30, 2008

big hug from brisbane's david jones

As soon as I got my new pair of ZoeWithers' ankle boots, I had change into them!

Cropped Blazer: Forever 21
Black Cotton Tee: Bebe
Cuffed Jeans: Bugis
Black Patent Leather Ankle Boots: Zoe Witther, Brisbane
Watch: Esprit, Hyderabad
Wayfarer Shades: Singapore




Sunday, September 14, 2008

I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch.

- Gilda Radner

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

neutral

Dark Beige Blazer: Esprit, Hong Kong
Pink Tank Top: TopShop
White High-Waist Cropped Bermudas: Pull & Bear, Jordan
Peep-Toe Pumps: Shoe Loft
Ring: Helen

Monday, September 8, 2008

hullo monday!

White Tee: Giodarno
Cuffed Jeans: Mango
White Skinny Belt: H&M, Dubai
Pashmina-Silk Scarf: New Delhi, India
Black Patent Mary Jane Pumps: Charles & Keith


Wednesday, September 3, 2008

tyra's back!


as 'Michelle Obama'.









Tuesday, September 2, 2008

home sweet alabama
















[Bazaar September 2008]

ombre omph ombre



















Green Ombre Skirt (wore as dress): Raffles Place
Black Blazer: Singapore
Elastic Belt with Gold Buckle: Hand-Made
Gladiator Sandals in Tan: Chinatown

My one and only loOong skirt makes itself useful as a strapless dress.

So many church weddings to sing for in December, and I've been cracking my lil head over what's appropriate to wear...

Monday, September 1, 2008

neon *argh*

Last weekend saw me prancing around the shoe store at Le Meridien. Its Dr. Martens are going at a 15%-20% sale. I stood afixed in front of a pair of white 8-eye patent boots. I'm still counting the loose coins in my piggy bank.




Meanwhile, Front Row @ Ann Siang Hill is bringing the UK edition of neon Dr. Mars.

Argh... Stop giving me more choices!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

quote

I don't know if I really understand the idea of dressing for one's age. All you need is confidence, comfort and the pleasure of dressing.

- Marc Jacobs

Friday, August 29, 2008

tgif! rain rain go away!

I'm only getting ready for a picnic at Stanford Garden. =D

Black & White Patterned Strapless Dress: Mango, Sydney
Gladiator Sandals in Tan: Chinatown
Straw Trilby: Cotton On
Pot of Greenies: The Mother's Favourite

Thursday, August 28, 2008

thou shall resist wellies

and boots; even though they are the easiest pick on a rainy day.

Graphic T-Shirt: Jay-Jays, Adelaide
Skinny Pants: H&M, Dubai
Black & White Print Skinny Scarf: H&M, Shanghai
Black Patent Stacked Platform Sandals: Charles & Keith
Rocker-Chic: Not on sale, baby!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

throw out that box!

Well said by a colleague. No box no boundaries. I'm putting on my thinking shoes.

Black Blazer: Singapore
Dress: A friendly neighbourhood stall in Hougang
Gladiator Sandals in Tan: Chinatown Food Market Level 1
Baby-G Watch: Casio
Aviator Sunglasses: Forever 21
Whole Lot of Attitude: Can't fake it baby!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

uniqlo's belt debut

And in retrospect, I wished I had worn knee-high boots instead. Very equestrian I know. =D

White Knitted Top: GG>5
Pleated Skirt: Don't remember...
Double-Buckle Belt: Uniqlo, Shanghai
Patent Heels with Gold Buckle Details: Shoe Loft

I've never found the right clothes match this gorgeous belt on. Everything seems awkward with this belt. But now with the high-waist swashy skirt trend, this belt comes in handy after all!

It's been a long two years since I purchased the belt from Uniqlo from one of my trips to Shanghai. I wandered through the stores for an hour or so and found absolutely nothing that impresses me. (Maybe I don't dig its T-shirts or it's a relatively new store without much variety) Then I saw the belt hanging off a rack in a quiet corner and I blew SG$35 at the snap of the fingers.

wallace & gromit gets a make-over













Donned in Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, the famous cartoon duo gets a makeover to promote the opening of a new Harvey Nichols store. Plasticine never looked so good.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

back-to-school

And time for rugby. That's what Ralph Lauren's latest campaign wants you to know. Man, how I miss those days waiting around the field, watching the boys sprinting after the rugby ball and falling into whimsical reverie when they line up for the water cooler and cast you a naughty wink?

I sure wish it's school for me again...

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Sunday, August 17, 2008

tall dark handsome stranger

[images from The Satorialist]

Wouldn't you love to run into a guy like this at your nearest friendly Starbucks? =)

Friday, August 15, 2008

assumption day

The diamonates of the dress which sits at the breast bone, came off during its last wash. So waisted belt to the rescue!

Persian Blue Frock: Jive, Adelaide
Black Waist Belt: H&M, Shanghai
Wayfarer-Inspired Sunglasses: Charles & Keith
Black Pumps: Aldo

Thursday, August 14, 2008

playsuits

Not sure if you've noticed, playsuits (or jumpsuits some may like to call) are gaining the respectable pedestal in the fashion scene. A playsuit look pretty much like a shirt-dress, except it features shorts instead.

Plait Playsuit from TopShop

The simple cut of the one-piece suit would go very well with signature pumps and/or a good waist belt. Fool-proof look to accentuate a girl's figure and legs. Slip on a pair of gladiator sandals or summer wedges for daytime casual or glam up with patent pumps for night-time seduction.

Lively Blake does it good

Unless you are a big fan of Prison Break, you may want to steer clear from loud gaudy colours (think: orange).

Silk Patterned Playsuit from TopShop

In my humble opinion, the one above from TopShop looks a tad like a grandmama's pjs. Try darker colours for beginners. Be careful with floral patterns (though it's making its presence strong in the summer). You don't want to over-accessorise and risk looking 80's and vulgur.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

ankle-hungry

White Knitted Top: GG>5
Jeans: Mango
Black Patent Peep-Toe Wedges: Anne Klein

I used to like the idea of tapered jeans at the ankles. Somehow now I don't. Or maybe it was bad alteration.

I don't know why I did it, but I rolled the cuffs of my odd-length jeans just to make away with the odd sight of the jeans tapering off right at my ankle. And it looks pretty good!

Today also marks the debut of my Anne Klein Wedges! It was bought, 6 months ago, in half size too small (50% sale! Die die must buy) and I have been stuffing the shoes with loads of damp newspaper. 'Pray tell that it fits,' as I slipped my feet into them and tada!