SHINE IN CAMO

I'm not one who frequently go for on trend pieces, but I couldn't help picking up this waffle knit camouflage sweater top while taking advantage of a sale on Shopbop. The obvious way to wear this is casually with denim, but I like to make this more office worthy and more fashion editor-ish by pairing it  with a shiny PVC skirt. The look is instantly more polished. Throw in a skeleton cuff and it ups the grown up grunge factor by yet another notch. The weather is turning chilly even in a tropical country like Singapore, perfect weather for sweater tops like this!

Top: Edith A. Miller

Skirt: Iris & Ink

Clutch: Céline

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Rochester Mall, Singapore

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

RUFFLES

A ruffle top is an easy way to inject femininity into an outfit. If you don't like an overly girly look, opt for more basic colors like white, black and blue, just like I did with this piece. The thick shoulder straps keep the top from looking too sexy for work, and you can always throw over a jacket or cardigan if you need to look more formal. I love how it adds some drama to the ensemble without looking over the top. Perfect for those days where you have a special dinner to attend after work!

Top: Diane von Furstenberg

Skirt: CK

Clutch: Céline

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Rochester Mall, Singapore

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE

Yellow is such a happy color to wear. Just because it's a vibrant color, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's more difficult to wear. Previously, I went a bit more adventurous by pairing it with cyan pants to create an unexpected fresh look. For the more conservative, yellow also looks great with neutrals like grey and white. Since the color is the focus of the outfit, and the top already has some folds to add dimension, I opted for a grey jersey knit skirt with subtle ruching and draping to keep the look clean yet interesting. Complete the outfit with grey ponyhair pumps and a white python bag with grey details, and you get a look that's fresh and sophisticated at the same time. Sunshine for the week ahead!

Top: CK

Skirt: T by Alexander Wang

Bag: Céline

Shoes: Alaïa

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

STAINED GLASS DOME

Can you guess what the print on this top is? Does it look familiar, yet you can't say what exactly it is? It's the steel and stained glass dome of Galeries Lafayette! This top was created by Agnes B. to celebrate 100 years since the inauguration of the Paris store in October 1912. I chanced upon this top in Tokyo earlier this year and was instantly drawn to its beautiful prints and colors. The shape of the blouse reminds me of a butterfly, which makes it even more special. Drop me a comment if you like this top too!

Top: Agnes B.

Skirt: CK

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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

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