Flowers And Overalls

Denim overalls - H&M (similar: 1, 2, 3)

Hey, you! Stop giving me that disapproving look man. "You used to wear that with diapers when you were four!" was the first thing my mom said when I picked my denim overalls from H&M in Hong Kong. Yeah, she wasn't joking. Probably categorized as one of the most man-repelling fashion item after harem pants, I honestly can't care less because they're SO comfortable. Plus they never seem to get dirty which is why I wore it throughout my Bangkok trip last year. 

My outfit reminded me of this:

A Minion in overalls and a bunch of bananas

The WHAT-ARE-YOU-WEARING-LOOK from an entire cabin of passengers on the MRT

*shrugs*

Adrian Floral Top - sponsored by Once Upon A Shop

Moving on. I normally wear a plain white tee under my overalls but floral with denim might be the best combination yet! All I'm missing is a cowboy hat and fringed boots to look like a convincing country girl. I just love how cute the collar looks between the shoulder straps. Besides florals, a red checkered shirt would look equally adorable on hot summer days. Tie a bandana on your hair or stick a sunflower beside your ear. If you have amazing abs like my friend Georgina, wear a cropped top beneath and finish off with converse sneakers!

On a random note, I am really happy that my dark eye circles visibly vanished with the help of Benefit's Erase Paste! But I did use another concealer lightly on top of it. These photos are straight from camera and unedited so judge for yourself. I might do a review of that product soon!

Pink Friday nail polish, Nicki Minaj collection - O.P.I.

Timberland boots

Photos by Lenne Chai

I don't know what's with my strange facial expressions, maybe the change of environment made me want to try something different. As much as I love outdoors, a studio really saves me during gloomy days. Due to the bad weather lately, it has been really difficult to come up with good quality outfit posts. Thank you Lenne for taking the time to help me with pictures! And yes, we worked together recently shooting for a commercial shoot which going to be amazing. Stay tuned!

Skating Grids

Happy Valentines Day! Doesn't matter if you spent it with your partner, good pals or alone, I wish you happiness. There is nothing wrong about spending Valentines' day alone! I spent my 14th February at home in pajamas. Why? Because I was so tired! In my opinion, this occassion had become over commercialized as an opportunity for retailers to up their prices. No, thank you, I do not want to be around town stuck in a fine dining restaurant observing thirty other couples. No, I am not that interested in comparing who holds a bigger rose bouquet or Teddy bear. I don't want nine hundred and ninety nine roses if I had to clean up withered petals. If you truly love somebody, it is only natural to shower him/her with care every single day right? Why wait for this one day?

Polo shirt - Good Morning Beautiful People, Uniqlo | Jeans - Forever 21

Allow me to introduce to you our latest hobby - skating! Actually, I am not sure if this is even considered 'skating'; y'know, those professional skaters who skate in bowls. If I'm not wrong, these are originally called the Penny skate boards from Australia. The originals are more expensive. As amateur skaters, we purchased mini boards from 7-Eleven (Orchard area) for only $59. 

They're more sturdy than I imagined. Though tough, the board is actually rather flexible, allowing you to easily shift your weight left and right. I love that these mini boards are portable and light weight. Of course, there were many colour combinations to choose from to suit your personality!

Rimmel London Moisture Renew lipstick in 640 Coral Chic

Maddison Magenta Bucket Bag - sponsored by O'ORO

Since I was skating, I didn't want to carry a whole load of stuff with me. I have been obsessed with small bags lately, forcing me to stop collecting receipts (don't we all do?) and carrying excessive amount of lipsticks. 

Have I mentioned before that I really like colourful bags? I have gotten plenty of compliments for this bucket sling I'm carrying. It has a gorgeous blue suede material on the front side and faux leather everywhere else. Surprisingly, the material is so soft looks almost look and feel like real leather! Super comfortable to carry. My camera hardly justified its quality at all. :(

If you like the bag, you can get it at O'ORO!

Sneakers - VANS

I am still learning, but already loving the feeling of skating! I am still extremely afraid of down slopes and constantly tilt too far left. But I am so glad Nigel and I now have another hobby in common. We went to skate at one of our favourite areas, Queenstown, because that's where we met! 

Photos by Nigel

Underground

Underground Burgundy Patent Wulfrun Double Sole Wedge Boots - ASOS

Woohoo! I am more than delighted to finally own a pair of authentic Underground shoes. I have been wishing for a pair for the longest time, ever since I was in my early teens, idolizing heavy metal singers like Marilyn Manson and electro rock duo Helalyn Flowers. It seemed like all rockers owned a pair of creepers and tartan chained jeans and so I wanted one too. Marilyn Manson always wore his ridiculous (yet smashing) 6-inch creepers on stage. In the past when online shopping wasn't as convenient, brands like Underground and TUK were almost inaccessible unless you had relatives who lived in Europe. I have also gone to the extent of purchasing knock off versions *guilty* from TB but honestly, the quality is nothing close to the real deal.  In case you're wondering, the knock offs cost me SGD $20+. They are now tucked in a corner, moldy and gross, rarely worn.

ASOS is my favourite online store in the entire World Wide Web. Even better now that they carry selected Undergound shoes! Not to mention, ASOS's free international shipping policy makes everything almost irresistible. Guess how much I purchased these creepers for? SGD$89.04, on sale! I consider this a fantastic deal bearing in mind it's made out of real leather, except the platform.

Sizing wise, I recommend buying one UK size down. Underground shoes run big. I have asked three friends who own Underground shoes and they agree with me. In my case, I normally wear a EUR 39/ UK 6/ US 8.5, and so I opted UK5 for my creepers. My creepers fits me snugly with enough space for thick winter socks! Buy one size down, unless you have wide feet.

Bloom

Can you believe it, it is the Chinese New Year weekend already! Many people have been waiting for this break. Poor citizens of Singapore finally have three days off from work. As for me, due to the small amount of relatives in Singapore, I have a lot less visiting to do. Nail parlors, hair salons and supermarkets are filled with people right now. Not to mention, the public transport. Oh god, I dare not imagine the horror during this festive period. When there's all these crazy rush in town, it really makes me appreciate time spent at home just watching TV by myself. 

Suede wedges - Brash, Payless | Socks - Daiso

As my outfit is relatively plain, I took the opportunity to play with details. I am a huge fan of accessorizing, especially statement pieces! The Bottega Veneta-esque weave bag brings texture to my cotton dress. I added Japanese wave socks with repetitive patterns that matches my bag visually. My accessories are different on their own but still looks harmonious beside each other. This cute combination definitely rewards a curious eye for details!

Revlon Matte lipstick in Wine Not

Weaved bag - m)Phosis

Dress - c/o Dressabelle

Photos by JJ

Happy Chinese New Year to you! If you are visiting, remember to dress comfortably and shoes that are easy to remove. Stay happy, healthy and always count your blessings. I hope you enjoyed this post!

Vintage Picnic For OUAS

One thing for sure: I LOVE conceptualized photo shoots. I just do. I think the beauty of magazine editorials is the ability to bring you into a whole new fantasy world; not just about the clothes or a pretty face. A gorgeously done advertorial does not make much impact without a beautiful back end story. Corny but true. I was watching Asia's Next Top Model ep 9, where the models went through an underwater photo shoot dressed up like couture mermaids. My mind was blown when I saw Jessica's best photo. I think that was the most interesting concept they've had by far and damn, I must say all the models did an excellent job considering the lack of gravity and how difficult it is to open your eyes wide under water. Ouch. 

Pascal 8-hole boots - Dr Martens

So recently I had the opportunity to play (and eat) in a vintage themed outdoor photo shoot. Thanks to the very sweet Amanda who came up with the idea incorporating really delicious food (from IKEA) and street style of course. The weather was not in our favor, but even the bad weather didn't stop Joel from producing good quality photos. It was funny how I was dressed in a camo/army/military ensemble which almost blended me into the trees. Nothing is ever as perfect as they seem on photographs; we were fighting with ants half the time and even saw a curious Komodo dragon! Sidetrack: did you know Komodo dragons kill prey with their poisonous spit and patiently wait for their prey to die from infection?! I learnt that from National Geographic. Thankfully, nothing happened and the photo shoot turned out really well! Our hard work was all worth while in the end!

Photo courtesy of Once Upon A Shop

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Behind the scenes! (Follow me on Instagram @ulimali)

Purr-fect Purple

Today marked my last day of school in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. I headed to school to submit my final report and borrowed some books from the library because I might never be able to after graduation. It was a bitter sweet feeling to know that you have successfully made it through school and anticipating an exciting future ahead.

Every year around this time, thousands of teenagers in Singapore go through major changes in their career lives that will determine their future. In order to 'succeed' in Singapore, academic results are most important. Seven years ago, I remember getting posted to Queensway Secondary School (a.k.a. college). Many asked me what was the reason for my choice when I lived an 45 minutes away from school. "Won't the journey be dreadful?" Well, true enough, it was.  While most of my friends had direct buses to school, I took two forms of public transport every day. But it didn't really matter.

The reason I chose Queensway was for its purple skirt. A silly answer you might think. But it was a big deal for me then to feel like I actually looked good in my uniform! Most people hated their uniforms and tried all means to alter its look, but I felt so proud in my purple skirt. Thinking back, I have never regretted my choice for Queensway. Not only have I had amazing experiences studying in a different neighborhood (I loved the change of environment) and made really good friends, I also met Nigel, who eventually became my boyfriend. 

Pascal Boots - Dr. Martens

Studs And Mesh Dress - c/o Dressabelle

Sephora rouge in Bewtich Me

For my love for everything purple, I went all out to match my dress with a same shade of lipstick. There's something so beautiful about celebrities on the red carpet matching a red lipstick with their red dress, and I wanted to do the exact thing just in a different colour! 

Recently I have also noticed an ongoing trend of wearing a body harness as accessory. In the past, body harnesses were associated with gothic/ punk fashion but right now there are so many variations that make edgy accessories like this wearable. I cannot deny that I love the way they look and would love to own a body harness when I find the right one. For now, I love how my dress appears like it's caged by a harness without the hassle and discomfort. Bonus points for studded details!

Photos by JJ