just in: September

As you know, I'm a sucker for boots - flat, laceup's, ankle - I love them all. So when I recently checked out the Zara store, I was drooling over all the beautiful boots this season. And so even when I was curbing my spending to prepare for the holidays, I couldn't help but pick this babies up.

I love everything about it - the dark burgundy shade and the shape is so beautiful. (It reminds me a bit of the covetous boots from YSL.)

 

That heel is perfect.

Acid wash skinny jeans from Blanco.

patchwork part 1

I bought these Celine-ish patchwork jeans at the last minute while I was in Hong Kong and I'm glad I picked it up because it's become one of my favorite, most comfy pairs I own.

For first look, I went casual and easy.

Paired with lightweight jumper and to add some spunk - leopard print pumps.

Next time, I'll be brave enough to do a denim on denim look with this. :P
 

 I was wearing: Zara jeans, jumper from Forever 21, Charles & Keith leopard print pumps.

an oldie but goodie

This is an old dress I picked up from H&M in 2010. Because of it's looseness, it's so comfortable to step into. For awhile, this was my go-to dress. 

I've recently dug it up out of my depths of my closet and have been wearing it almost regularly. I usually wear it with black leggings underneath which sort of gives it an off-duty ballerina vibe. 

Love the bell sleeves.

 

And the asymmetrical hemline. 

 

I was wearing: H&M dress (old), leggings from Cotton On, Charles & Keith court shoes.
 

inspiration

 
I saw this Fall look featured on Refinery 29 and I thought it's a great idea (except for the shoes. No thanks!) on mixing pencil skirts with hoodie and parka.

While I enjoy Singapore weather, it's images like this that makes me sometimes wish that we enjoyed four seasons to give us opportunities to experiment with layering. 

While I was in Kos last Winter, I was drawn to the casual Winter looks sported by the teenage boys - hoodies layered with parka or leather outerwear. I loved the volume and mix of textures they created. 

We can still use such inspiration by pairing sporty top with a dressier skirt or topping a pencil skirt, loose blouse with a thin parka.

if i were

Since it's the fashion month of September, I could totally wear this at a Fashion Week show. 

I just fell in love with this top the moment I saw it. I love the subtle Oriental print and these bell sleeves are awesome. 

 

Showing you how flouncy the sleeves are. The printed pants are eye-catching and pairs so perfectly with black. 

I was wearing: Top from Zara, Blanco (Athens) printed pants, Charles & Keith court shoes.

i'm blooming

Remember this? I have been using Etude's I'm Blooming Anti-Sebum face mist for a few weeks now and I'm lovin' it.

I spray once after I wear all my make up in the morning (as above) and once again in the afternoon. Being out in the sun at lunch, my face had a tendency to melt but with this, it feels much less oily and icky. I also leaves a cooling sensation after spray with a powdery finish so I don't even need to re-touch. This is definitely a little piece of heaven in a bottle.

the midi

I'm sure you've probably seen Zara's Fall Lookbook by now. I'm loving Fall's new length - the midi - seen from everything to leather balloon skirts to my favorite, the pencil skirt.

Totally reminds me of this old mustard number gifted by Cuz that I tried out here
 

I haven't worn this in awhile but I think it's time to dig out of the closet. But taking cue from Zara, I might lose the too long, clunky top and pair with a simple tank and sandals.