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

LONG LOST BOYFRIEND

I love it when I suddenly remember an item that has been hidden in the depths of my wardrobe for months (possibly years for this one). I don't usually look good in shirts, but this one seems to work on me. To balance the voluminous shirt at the top, I matched it with a fitted striped skirt in classic greige and black to keep the outfit sexy and chic at the same time. I'm so happy to rediscover my boyfriend shirt!

Top: Y's

Skirt: BCBG

Bag: Bvlgari

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Location: Ann Siang Hill, Singapore

BLOCK THE BLUES AWAY

I really love structural clothes. When I first saw this top on Shopbop, I knew in a second that I want it. I kept it in my shopping cart for awhile without checking out, and it shortly went out of stock! I was devastated and kicking myself for not checking out, but luckily for me, it came back in stock a few weeks later! It is such an easy top to wear and will go so well with all my skinny pants and fitted skirts. This outfit reminds me of the white and blue Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini in the stunning Aegean Sea. Just throw in a timeless Chanel necklace and leopard print pumps to add a touch of interest to the outfit and I'm ready to go. Perfect for days when I don't fancy being fancy.

Top: Club Monaco

Pants: J.Crew

Necklace: Chanel

Bag: Hermès

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Tiong Bahru Estate, Singapore

POW WOW FUCHSIA

When I wore this dress to the office, everyone went "Woooooooooowwwww!!!" I know that to wear a fuchsia dress to the office, or even anywhere else, is not for the faint hearted. But isn't it nice to surprise and brighten up the office just before the weekend? Because I almost never wear flats in the office, but want to retain the cuteness of this dress, I brought out my Madame Mouse heels to keep the outfit fun. And for the sake of this photoshoot, I decided to go all out pink with my violet and pink Carrera shades, the very thing I have been so obsessed with that I have to get 2 pairs of the same design in different colors! Why don't you join me and rock some bright colors on Friday?

Dress: Dolce Vita

Shades: Carrera

Bag: Céline

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Location: Far East Square, 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