Breaking out the coats

+ Mango turtleneck sweater dress
+ Mango trench coat (slightly obsessed with Mango at the moment)
+ Wet Seal tights
+ Steve Madden snake skin heels
+ Louis Vuitton bag
+ Vintage jewelry

...over and out!

Wanna be an Indie Kid?

It doesn't take much to whip this look up.
Ingredients:
+ Striped grey wool-blend top from Wet Seal
+ White cotton pants from Cocoon
+ Converse, or any sneaker of choice
+ Printed Bandanna from Urban Outfitters
+ Something chunky on wrists (Guess watch and Wet Seal cuff)

jo says:
THIS IS MOTHERFUCKING HOT. we is miss indies(: come home and plug in those ipod headphones with me! (i would actually rather go to the states hahaha for selfish reasons)

Blue Mondays

I hate Mondays. I can never get going after a weekend.
Here's my feel-good recipe:
+ Louis Vuitton purse
+ Trapeze dress from Zara
+ Tights from Forever 21
+ Ankle boots from Urban Outfitters
+ Light scarf from Accessorize
+ Bright eyeshadow from Lancome

....and I get headed on to Tuesday.

- Purple ruched dress from Forever 21
- Black cropped satin tuxedo jacket from Wet Seal
- Yellow wedges from Chinese Laundry
- Black purse from Guess
- Black watch from Guess
- Tinted vintage sunglasses
- Vintage/thrift store bead necklace
- Gold hoops and cuff bracelet from Wet Seal

It's too hot out...

1) White camisole from Victoria's Secret
2) Straight-cut jeans from Gap
3) A mishmash of jewelry from Guess, Wet Seal and thrift stores
4) Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking
5) Sleep deprivation

the dregs of summer

Tee + Shorts + Pumps.

The End.

For the sake of fashion...

Lovely maxmara jacket, striped brown tube dress, black pumps, white coach hobo bag, bracelets, feather pendant, chunky earrings, hippie-braided hair. sort of a casual, flirty thing.

(in case anyone was wondering, i got my hair permed in Singapore, so no, I don't naturally have curly hair....I wish! However, I do help it along by running curl-cream through damp hair before sticking them up in large curlers and leaving to air-dry. If you're in a hurry, you could blow-dry it, but I wouldn't recommend it for daily use....your hair will frizz and dry out! I go read a book or just chill out for an hour or two and then carefully unravel curlers, tilt my head over and shake curls out. Add some mousse for a little volume in the crown. and ta-da! that's it!

p/s i only do this on weekends. i'm too lazy otherwise. ;) )

I haven't had time to post because I've been busy lately playing mum to our sweet little kitten Wiggins! :)

Smile, guys.

it's been a tough few weeks, but i think ill survive. lately i have been going through bouts of insecurities about who i am, where am i headed, amongst everything else.

but nonetheless, i finally had a chance to get out and meet some friends, have a drink, and watch harry potter!:)

so, layering is in this season, im guessing. and you look so preppy and cute, u cant go wrong at all! hence, for all who havent gotten down to getting a simple plain white t, u had better start stocking up. anyway, who cares even if it's an ol' ratty hanes tee, or one that u can get $2 from a market, ure wearing it inside anyway.

im wearing a brown dress with blue prints that i got from bangkok (yet, again!). prints are so hot this season, so the bolder the better:) but yeah, it is THAT simple. a sleeveless dress over a white collared tee, some chunky bangles, adorable ear-rings and a smile to go along.

smile, guys. cos' life's too short to be pissed off and sad all the time. a much inspired quote from the film american history x. i know i can be strong.

A Weekend Hoorah!

It's been a long time coming, but I've been busy with school and haven't had the time (or energy) to snap a perky happy fashion picture first thing in the morning when I still look fresh...so finally it's the weekend and I'm in a good mood so here it is.

-White tube dress with subtle lace/floral detailing and boning (Blum & Co. Singapore)

- Yellow hoodie jacket from Forever 21

- Metallic gold gladiator sandals from Payless

- Black watch from Guess

- Chunky brown bead bracelet from Wet Seal

- Lovely, handmade necklaces!

- Cross-body bag. I think I bought this in Nepal when I was like 10 and it's a miracle that I still carry it around and that it looks cool. haha.

- Hoop earrings from Wet Seal

...also, accompanied by inanely excited face. hoorah!

Summer is getting too hot! Down with global warming!

Take it like a Man!

Recognize the shirt? yeah. I'm really good at recycling my clothes. This is my take on men-inspired dressing. I flipped through GQ today and gosh... if only more guys would get creative with their clothes, women would have no problems dealing with their porn/football fetishes. well, maybe. :)

So, breaking it down:

Mango shirt

Forever 21 tuxedo vest...had to look hard for this one. Found it tucked away in a corner amidst a whole myriad of vests!

Forever 21 plaid shorts

Payless tweed pumps

Heart locket from Diva in Singapore

Random beaded necklace as a bracelet

I left the vest unbuttoned for a more casual/sloppy feel, but if i buttoned it up and belted it (the lovely vest comes with an attached sash!) it looks polished and best of all, nips in the waist! what more could you ask for?

p/s My legs look like shit... and I'm not making excuses because I could definitely use a bit more exercise, but it's the angle. it's definitely the angle. ;) I'm not going to dwell on it, and i regret pointing it out but that's that.

The Rainy Days of our lives

Forever 21 trapeze cropped jacket with a hood. Lovely soft, worn-in material..i could go to sleep in it.
Black babydoll tunic top, probably the most versatile thing i've ever purchased.
Skinny jeans (i told you i wouldn't have tights in my next oufit!)
Random silk scarf in awesome retro print/color for my bad hair day.

I'm wishing I had my bracelets but some days I don't really think before I throw something on. I guess that's ok.

I love the (non)shape of this jacket. It's so fresh for me. Especially since I'm used to things being nipped and tucked in... I'm breaking out of my comfort zone here guys! And also, fuck people who say Asians can't wear yellow. anyone can wear whatever the hell they want. throw out the fashion rules and create your own, right?

Anyway, here's to breathable clothing that I can flop around in. Especially on cold, rainy days like this one.

to party, to party

i wouldnt say this is a fool-proof outfit, because i just threw on a tunic top and wore it out to party. i bought this dress in bangkok for about 240 baht, which is about 12 sgd? abit pricier than i usually would pay for while in thailand, but the quality for this dress is really good and it's rather versatile, seeing i could pair it with tights, or skinny jeans and pumps, great for date night or chilling with the chicas out about town. and well seeing that i am not so tall, i could alternatively just throw it on as a dress. which is a good thing when going out to a party because i hate having to figure out what to wear sometimes. just throw on a dress, and im done. of course, dont forget cute shoes. i wore this with green ballet flats, of which i didnt manage to take a picture of because this is a self-shot. since the dress is white, with blue stripes, it can be rather plain and boring, so go wild with footwear, the fancier, the better. :) i had on white plastic clip ons for a retro, 80's look, combined with that big arm band you see on me. retro and cute, that's just me.

petite girls, take it from me. never ever think tunics are too long for u and give them up, wear them as dresses, they're just too cute! hell even as dresses they may be a little too long for comfort, but that's where belts come in, cinch it at your hips/waist and you're good to go baby. you never have to worry about what to wear anymore. swear by this mantra, throw on and go. of course, i can promise you'll look cute too, dont worry.:)

mary: grr! I am so jealous of you! I wish I had the balls to wear a tunic top all on it's own! Unfortunately I'm a bit too insecure about my wobbly thighs to pull this off ;) I absolutely ADORE that dress; it looks so minimalist and chic! Love it!

Playing Dress-Up

And this is why I love clothes. Because it's like a big costume party in my head and everybody's invited! Today I'm Peter Pan. Or a cool pirate. Like Keira Knightly, only Asian and without the horse-jaw.

Everything I'm wearing here I bought in Dallas yesterday. I went on this mad shopping binge in Northpark Mall with some pretty good results (if I do say so myself!)

- White blouson shirt from Mango (it was on sale!)..although really, any old man-shirt will do. But I loved the little cuffed-sleeve detailing with the ribbons, and how it was the perfect thigh-skimming length. Makes it look slightly girly, while still retaining the 'I sleep in my boyfriend's clothes' look.

-Black tights from Forever 21. Of course. I love my tights!

- Cool suede ("Shortie") boots from Urban Outfitters. God, that place is really indie-central isn't it? I would like to imagine that all those indie kids are picking up their clothes from thrift stores and Goodwill/Salavation Army and garage sales but nope, I think they come from Outfitters!

(I'm pointing them out because my boyfriend kept cropping my feet out of the picture, which is dumb, seeing as my boots were practically the highlight of my outfit!)

+ belt, necklace.

I'm so easy to please!! I promise I won't be wearing tights in my next outfit ;)

jo:

read post dated Jun 28, 2007. this girl has done what i set out to do. im proud of her. -pats her on her back-

Easy Going

I've worn this, or some variation thereof, about three times this month. It's so simple and comfy, and you just got to love it.

White tunic top....

Ankle tights or skinny jeans -- depending on the length of your top. If it hits ABOVE your ass, wear jeans! If it hits below, then tights are prefable because the band of your jeans might bulk you up around the hip/waist area...not a good look if you're on the chunky side like me!

Cute shoes are a must. I guess you could wear flipflops, but I think it would look a bit too lazy. You're going for casual cool but with some thought here...

..and finally, a lightweight, long skinny scarf. Just knot it loosely around your neck.

Some mild accessories: bangle, gold chain necklace worn as a bracelet, fabric hoop earrings. and my failsafe big bag (featured in every other post of mine! But don't worry, i'll be getting some new bags this weekend, woohoo!), and a ton of rings. I love my rings. :)

yay or nay?

Quasi-Victorian.. sans the bustle

Ok, this outfit ISN'T entirely foolproof, I will be the first to admit that. But considering I didn't have much time to put it all together before I left, I think it'll do in a cinch. I got mine for $70 from Blum & Co. in Singapore but I'm sure there are others out there that may be more affordable. I (lazily) paired the gorgeous, frilly top with skinny jeans and pumps and decided aginst any accessories (for once!) because I didn't want anything to distract from the beautiful pleats and detailing.
(sorry about the emo-looking pic. Very Myspace-worthy.)

Prior to getting this, I thought it looked kinda dumb on the rack and I wasn't very convinced. But I tried it on for the hell of it (and also because the salesgirls wouldn't leave me alone...they're very persistent!) and what do you know? I thought it was incredible!

The key really lies in the cut. I know my Betty Boop pose really didn't help any, but find one that suits your body shape, regardless of size (no point fussing over a size S or M just to feed your ego). Make sure they fit around your shoulders so the puffy-sleeves look glamarous and interesting, not like you have elephantine arms!

Also, look for one that has darts around the torso area so your waist looks nipped in. An all-around floaty Victorian blouse (especially one that's high-necked as shown) is going to make you look nothing short of maternal.

And last but not least, this really is an outfit on it's own. Don't try to dress it up or down to much; simplicity is key. If you're not ready to rock it completely, how about trying a vest? It'll give it a more casual look. Or if your Victorian top isn't quite as detailed, then by all means, load up on some necklaces. Perhaps a nice gold locket for that ancient feel?

the possibilities are endless! Keep experimenting and let me know how it all goes!

I like the same things? No.. really?

Oh wow. I wear the same type of clothes over and over again. Just in different colors. I am vaguely (but only vaguely) ashamed of myself and my lack of stylistic creativity.

Green babydoll, over a long white graphic tunic top, with a vintage belt, skinny jeans, bright-colored wedges, bangles and a long chain necklace. oh, and some grr-attitude to go with the red lip color ;)
I promise to try something new next time guys. I will not be in a fashion rut.

Jo, get back from Thailand with some fabulous new clothes already!

A Black Jacket? In Summer?

It can be done! All you need to know is how to work it. So here's my next foolproof outfit. Well, kind of. It's just what I like to wear, at any rate. Just because it's summer (or in Singapore's case, hot all year around!) doesn't mean all the pretty little coats/jackets you have should be stored away! If you pair it with other summery basics, and make sure that the it isn't a huge, heavy, long-sleeved, high-necked buttoned-down wool creation, you're fine!


Here's the breakdown:
- Gorgeous black jacket with lace trim and elbow-length sleeves (i got mine from Max Mara, but you can get a simpler one like this from Anatomy Organic)
- Coral pink bra top from Victoria's Secret
- White capri pants like these from Gap
- White and black polka-dotted open-toed wedges (phew, that's a mouthful).. check out ASOS for cute summer wedges!
- Oh yeah, and a charming charm necklace ;) Jewelrymine.com has some unique ones worth browsing.
- ...and last but not least, a motorcycle bag worthy of the stars. Not feeling the Balenciaga love? Then lucky for all of us, HandbagHeaven.com has done what all the good Chinese/Thai people of the world have done and ripped of designer styles! Who ever said piracy was a bad thing? ;)

You see? Jackets+Summer=Fun. Give it a try! And remember... the key is being able to take the jacket off and STILL look cute!

Self-Love

Ok. This is my foolproof outfit for the day. And probably my only foolproof outfit. I know it's not the best picture, but it's all I got right now...! I'll be nice and break it down...in fact, if you click on the links, you'll get to view the item itself! Really, when I'm in a good mood... I'll do anything for anyone. :D

- Sunglasses from Coach
- White capsleeved tee from Forever 21
- Black tunic with pockets from Warehouse
- Purple ankle tights from Topshop
- Black pointy-toed flat pumps (like these from Payless)
- Huge yellow bag (Anthropologie makes some pretty ones in all shades!)
- Vintage leather belt with flowers from Aeropostle
- Gold heart necklace (see one at Necklaces.com) and a jade necklace (kinda like this one from Marathon Brooks)

That's all I got. Let me know if you love/hate it. ;)