MEET THE MIDI

I never thought I'll want to wear a midi skirt, but seeing how lots of people are rocking it, I succumbed to temptation and got myself one. It wasn't a straightforward decision to make. I was afraid that my petite frame will be swallowed up and lost in the big skirt. However, I took the plunge and ordered a faux leather one online. To save myself from drowning in the big skirt, I paired it with a simple fitted T-shirt with a frill detail to add some fun to the outfit. Finally, I finish off the look with a pair of hidden platform pumps for the extra height! How do you like this look? Have a wonderful week ahead!

Top: Carven

Skirt: Warehouse

Clutch: YSL

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: ION Orchard, Singapore

LEATHER FOCUS

Leather is not the most obvious thing to wear in this tropical climate, but with fall and winter collection everywhere, it's hard to ignore this luxurious material. I got this fitted and buttery soft leather top in a pale pink colour, a divergence from the usual black for leather clothing. It may be simple, but it certainly catches people's attention, as I have been asked by a couple of people the first time I wore this. To channel a quiet elegant look, I paired this with a olive coloured pencil skirt. Have a great start to the week!

Top: T by Alexander Wang

Skirt: H&M

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Rochester Mall, Singapore

TEXTURE UP

As the seasons change and we transit into fall, leather will start to dominate our wardrobes once again. Given it's summer all year round in Singapore, it can be a bit tricky to wear leather in this country. One of the easiest way to wear leather in such a climate is as a skirt, and there is no classier silhouette than the pencil skirt. To keep the focus of the outfit on texture, I've stayed with simple shapes and cuts and opted for this slightly sheer top decorated with pieces of warm colored velvet to go with the skirt. Who says you can't wear leather in the summer!

Top: Club Monaco

Skirt: ASOS

Bag: Bvlgari

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Fullerton Bay, Singapore

LADY X GRUNGE

Who doesn't love a Chanel tweed jacket? It's one of those items that elevates your fashion (and social) status and qualifies as an heirloom item that you can pass down to your daughters and future generations. While it continues to stay on my wish list for the foreseeable future, I got myself a much more affordable tweed item in the meantime. This T-shirt is constructed of light tweed at the front and finished with plain light cotton at the back, making it extremely wearable in the hot and humid climate of Singapore. To add an interesting twist to the outfit, I decided to complete the ensemble with a leather pencil skirt to play with different textures and toughen up the look.

Top: J.Crew

Skirt: ASOS 

Clutch: Céline 

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Location: Club Street, Singapore