SOFT ELEGANCE

Pale pink - a timeless color that exudes romance and elegance. Although it is a color that never goes out of style, it is once again brought into the limelight as various designers showcased pale pink in their Spring 2014 collection in NYFW. I bought this dress about 3 years ago from the Max & Co. store in Siena. Its timeless design has accompanied me through these years, and will continue to do so for the years to come. That is the beauty of buying a piece of well made garment in a classic, elegant style. Here, I wore them with my new shoes from Valentino, probably the most feminine and womanly shoes I've ever owned. Have a great week ahead!

Dress: Max & Co.

Necklace: Chanel

Clutch: Céline

Shoes: Valentino

Location: Rail Mall, Singapore

PLEATS AND BOXES

While it was still full blown summer along the Adriatic coast of Croatia, western Europe has already slowly moved into the Autumn season. Luckily (or unluckily) for us in Singapore, it is pretty much summer all year round. I've always liked pairing green and blue together, a refreshing and less predicable color combination for summertime. Other than the bold colors, the pleats on the top and boxy cut of the skirt add a nice texture and shape to the outfit. And how do you like my cat nails? Aren't they so cute!

Top: 3.1 Philip Lim

Skirt: Carven

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Miu Miu

Location: Chinatown, Singapore

ROCOCO

I've just came back from a trip in Europe, where I visited 9 different cities in Austria, Croatia, Germany and Slovenia. As with most European holidays, cathedrals and palaces were part of the itinerary. Of the cathedrals and palaces I saw this time, many were built and decorated in Rococo style. The Schönbrunn Palace, where the beautiful Sisi once lived, is one fine example of Rococo architecture. This jacket reminds me of the Rococo style, injected with a splash of tropical summer. My jackets have always ended above the hips, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that I can actually carry off this one which is slightly oversized and longer in length. As they say, you'll never know if you never try! So why not try something new today and give yourself the chance to be pleasantly surprised!

Top: H&M

Jacket: Zara

Pants: CK

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Tiong Bahru Estate, Singapore

BACK TO BLACK

Sale time is the best time to pick up an amazing timeless black dress. I got this classic piece during the sale season in Hong Kong back in June, and it is one of my best purchases on that trip. This dress doesn't scream for attention, but it oozes class with it's subtle tailoring details. Not only can this be worn to work, it can also be easily dressed up for an after work dinner date with a pair of drop earrings and a slick of red lipstick. Simplicity at it's best!

Dress: Acne

Earrings: H.P.France

Bag: Bvlgari

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: China Square Central, Singapore

LIGHT AND SHADOWS

We found a mirror in a dark alley and decided to see what kind of pictures we can get out of it with our new flash. It turns out to be really fun and we ended up with lots of arty shots that we don't usually do.  I was wearing a black and white outfit, with the only color in my bag and soles of my shoes, and the lighting condition really brings out the drapes, the folds and the texture of the fabrics. The skirt may be a tad short for a normal work day, so I'll wear it on a friday when I'm feeling abit naughty. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as we enjoyed taking them!

Top: Zara

Skirt: Three Floor

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Location: Tiong Bahru Estate, Singapore

AZTEC SURPRISE

I've never stepped into a H&M store in Singapore until very recently, because I don't like shopping in highly crowded environments most of the time. A couple of weeks back, I met up with an old friend for dinner and we ended up at the Suntec Mall. The newly furbished wing is bright and spacious, and houses a H&M store. But because most people don't know that the wing is already opened, it's very empty. I then took the chance to pop in to H&M and found this affordable aztec print jacket. For it's price, the jacket is very well made and has a nice structure to it. I can wear it with my basic pieces and it will instantly give the outfit a more updated and trendy feel. I'm loving it!

Tank top: Topshop 

Jacket: H&M 

Pants: CK 

Bag: Céline

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Ann Siang Hill, Singapore

JOIN THE CIRCUS

The Isetan store in Shinjuku Sanchome Tokyo is probably my favorite departmental store in Japan. It is a fashion heaven that stocks all the latest and most desirable goods from all over the world. On one of my trips to Tokyo a couple of years back, I picked up my very first Anna Sui dress from the Isetan store. It is a dress that starts conversations with its elephants, monkeys, clowns and balloons. Funnily, I found these Opening Ceremony shoes on the same trip and have always liked wearing them at the same time as they go so well together, even though I didn't realise how matchy they were when I bought them!

Dress: Anna Sui
Belt: Topshop

Clutch: Céline

Shoes: Opening Ceremony

Location: Ann Siang Hill, Singapore