INKED KOI

The prints on this top reminds me of Japanese Koi tattoos frequently spotted on the Yakuza - stunning, breathtaking, intricate artwork inked on the human body. You won't find Koi fish tattoos on me, but I'm more than happy to wear this top with it's beautiful prints and edgy elegance. It's an extremely easy top to wear, and this time I chose to pair it with a slightly structural skirt to contrast with the softness of the top. Surely a keeper for many years to come!

Top: Helmut Lang

Skirt: McQ by Alexander McQueen

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Elizabeth and James

COLORS GALORE

The concept of color therapy has been around for a long time. It uses colors in various forms to heal and create holistic balance in the human body. One form of color therapy involves placing silks of different colors on the body to allow the body to soak up the healing vibrations of the various colors. I've not tried such therapy myself, so I can't speak about it's effectiveness. But if it's true, then perhaps wearing a dress such as this is a shortcut, mobile form of color silk therapy. Even if it doesn't work, looking at the cheerful colors should at least help lift your spirits. Happy week ahead everyone!

Dress: Warehouse

Necklace: Marni

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

WATERCOLOR WRAP

In the final minutes before I had to hop on the very last airport express train that I can possibly take to make it for my flight from Hong Kong back to Singapore, I was desperately browsing through the racks of the Tsumori Chisato store in IFC. I found this lovely silk wrap-around top on the Further Discount rack, of which items are not allowed to be tried on by customers. Despite finding the rule absolutely ridiculous - I just don't see why customers cannot be permitted to try on clothing to see if they fit and look nice on them just because they are on further discounts - I decided to take the risk and purchase it anyway because I really love the colors. Luckily for me, the top fits pretty well. The green and blue strips on the translucent silk top reminds me of the watercolor drawings I used to do when I was a kid. The child-like cutesy prints of Tsumori Chisato's clothing is a lovely break from other serious clothing lines, not to mention the heavy use of cat motifs in her designs. Just in case you are wondering, cats are my favorite animal!

Top: Tsumori Chisato

Pants: Club Monaco

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

ORIENT ART

Red and blue are one of my favorite color combinations. This shantung silk looking top with its vibrant prints is an attention grabber. It also has a nice touch of sheen, which makes it look more luxurious. I've worn it with denim shorts, skinny pants, and this time, with a navy blue pencil skirt. I'll even wear it to bed, because it's as comfortable as pyjamas, except it will be such a waste to do so!

Top: Zara

Skirt: alldressedup

Bag: Céline

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

ASYMMETRICAL SNAKE

I wear this dress to the office on days I don't feel like looking too corporate. The material is very light, which makes it perfect for the summer heat. I think that snake prints can also be office appropriate as long as the length is modest. Personally, I try to keep to the general rule of not having the dress/skirt end more than 2 inches above the knee. Also, if a dress is so form fitting that you can hit the clubs in it, then it's probably not too suitable for the office. We all deserve some dress down days at work, as long as we do so with some respect for our job and bosses.

Dress: minimum

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Elizabeth and James

TANGERINA

I've been quite obsessed with orange lately, picking up a couple of orange lippies in recent weeks and then this skirt on my last trip to Hong Kong. I really like how figure hugging the skirt is for the most part, upping it's lady-like factor, but ends with a flippy hem which swishes around when I walk, making it fun and girly at the same time. To stay on the feminine yet girly theme, I completed the outfit with a peter pan collared lace top. I definitely feel an additional bounce in my step every time I wear this skirt!

Top: Ray Beams
Skirt: Carven
Clutch: Céline
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

SUMMER BLOOM

The hot summer weather brings to mind fields of blooming flowers. Naturally, I dug out this floral top that I've had for ages. I typically wear this with shorts and slippers, whether when I'm roaming around the city on a summer vacation or just for a day out at a beach, but that doesn't mean I can't wear it in the office! I keep the outfit casual and easy by wearing it with a pair of dark red pants and completing the look with nude colored accessories. The top is so light and airy, it's the perfect thing for this fiery weather.

Top: Zara

Pant: CK

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Christian Louboutin