Knight Of Noir

Toga maxi dress - c/o Dressabelle

Clinic wedges (in the style of Jeffrey Campbell) - Taobao

Stack geometrical rings, gold cuff - c/o O'ORO | Silver cuff - Charles & Keith

Slowing drifting into the mood for fall...beginning with a classic black maxi dress. I haven't seen togas around for awhile, where have they gone? As much as I love halter necks and cold shoulders, togas are too great options to show off the collar bones. The heavy statement cuffs balanced out the elegance of this floor-sweeping dress, almost acting as armors that reminded me of ancient roman warriors.

Photos by Yun Jing

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Red Velvet

"Hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable." 

– The Wizard Of Oz

Striped knit sweater - c/o Dressabelle

Velvet pleated midi skirt - City Plaza

Geometric stack rings - c/o O'ORO

MAC Matte lipstick in Chili

Pascal boots - Dr. Martens

If you can already tell from the gloomy mood of today's post (do the photos remind you of Tim Burton?), the past week hasn't been the easiest. Life is not all smiles and rainbows, sometimes life hit you hard and merciless. Just when I thought the week couldn't get any worse, the crazy downpour on Thursday made me pay a price of forty dollars for a 1.5 hours cab ride to school during peak hour. In case my foreign friends are wondering; Singapore is tiny, but a pain to travel during peak hours, and in this context–flooding. Well looking on the brighter side, it's a rare (precious) opportunity to be able to layer. With a grumpy morning and freezing weather, all I want is to go to lectures wrapped in blanket. I wish. Sweaters then come as the second best option. 

p.s. Embracing the comeback of Punk this fall, starting with a classic red-black ensemble!

Photos by Yun Jing

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Road Trip

Floral denim blouse - c/o Dressabelle

Don't be fooled by the title... No, I didn't really go on a road trip. *disappointed* But I'd love to one day. There is something so comforting about staring out of a moving vehicle, in an air-conditioned space but still feeling the sun rays on the skin, watching the world go by. Bumpy roads are strangely therapeutic to me especially when I need a nap. I remember watching the movie Little Miss Sunshine and wished I was part of the eccentric family who went on a road trip. It's well unlikely to go on a road trip in Singapore, but a girl can dream right?

The merciless heat calls for comfortable materials like cotton, silk and light denim. Anything made of these has been on heavy rotation lately. The boxy cut of this blouse makes it casual and comfortable. If you like a chunky top more fitted, you can knot it at the back, like what I did here!

Leather bucket sling - Mom's vintage

Break apart heavy chunks of dark shades with contrasting bright colours. In this case, neon yellow gives a contemporary vibe to worn denim. Wild flowers along the sidewalk can be great hair accessories. Braid/ clip it to your hair, because why not?

Earrings - Bugis Street, $2

Never underestimate fun. It's always the little details that make an outfit, you. Besides, a touch of playfulness goes a long way!

Denim dress (worn underneath as skirt) - Mango

MAC matte lipstick in Chili

Oxfords - Esprit | Socks - Daiso

If you're someone who isn't too concerned about sitting on gravel floor to have your lunch, denim midi skirts are great alternative to shorts because they're girly and modest. While I love the convenience of zippers, nothing can replace the retro vibe of buttons. I finished my look with neon polkadot socks to match the flower patterns and my earrings.

Photos by Yun Jing

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Back To School

Guess what, I am back to school after a well deserved break! I am getting my geek mode back on, determined to be a good student for the rest of my uni days. One of the biggest anxieties for most, whether it's for your first day of school, internship or work is deciding what to wear. Including myself. We all want to look our best without ending up like an awkward turtle or overly flamboyant. You sorta want to 'test the waters' before showing everyone what you've got right? You get my idea.

Scarf - Mom's vintage | Tortoise shell frames - Taiwan

Khaki work pants - c/o Dressabelle 

What I have learnt over the years: It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed. No arguments on that! I believe dressing up is a form of respect towards all the new people you're about to meet. The tricky part is how to look great and 100% comfortable at the same time. It may not be obvious but in fact, worrying about your mini skirt riding up or spilling curry on a white dress are more energy consuming than you think. 

For that, I always prefer to wear pants on my first days. Instead of jeans (which I often prefer), try the khaki pant for a more polished, preppier look. I can sit down, run up the stairs and deal with my tote bag, hand carried laptop and not spare a single thought into a possibility of 'accidents'. On my first days, I think khaki is better than black because it makes you appear more approachable. No one likes an overly serious member, it's already awkward enough starting conversations!

Collar shirt - Vintage | Oversized blazer - G2000

More often than not, your work place is colder than you expected. Blame it on central air-cons. Ever since school started, I have been carrying an outer wear with me daily. I like to work with layerable pieces because it's far more flexible than wearing a thick sweater alone, especially when the weather suddenly gets hot. A plain white shirt is a safe choice for everyone, reflects plenty of light onto the face! 

Vintage Cadali  Taylor watch - c/o Late Rabbit

The best accessory has to be a watch for me. Although Late Rabbit sent me this vintage Cadali watch intended for a feature, I genuinely adore it and have been wearing it all the time ever since. As I have mentioned before, what I love most is its ultra thin leather strap followed by the minimal watch face. There's nothing not to love about this beautiful piece of jewelry that is functional as well. If you're too into rare vintage watches, I urge you to give them a visit.

Smooch! flats - c/o O'ORO | Socks - Tutu Anna

Although you guys see me wearing a lot of heels in my posts, it is so much better to wear flats in school. Especially on the first week when I have to walk loads exploring the compound. You'd catch me in boots most of the time but these playful flats (can you tell that's a lip?!) will add a burst of colour on those gloomy days. Plus it'll look super cute with a red lip!

Photos by JJ

P.S. I love pants that fit without the aid of a belt. Those double buttons look darn smart!

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