Happy New Year, friends! May 2013 bring you good health, success and more awesome fashion!
Monday, 31 December 2012
welcome 2013!
Happy New Year, friends! May 2013 bring you good health, success and more awesome fashion!
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Business casual ideas
Our new intern at work is always dressing like she's heading to the beach instead of heading to the office - short tube dresses, spaghetti strapped tank tops, mini bandage skirts (paired with tank tops - oy! i'm having a heart attck!) and flip flops (oy!). Yes, we are a startup and yes we are in sunny Singapore, but c'mon! Who will ever take you seriously if you come into the office with your boobs and butt hanging out? Her questionable dressing choices even led one of my co-workers to exclaim "Can you please ask her to put some clothes on?!"
So here are some business casual must-haves that are still casual and fun but appropriate.
Internship by style-irl
From L to R: Denim vest is a casual layering option that can take tank tops and tube dresses from the beach to the office; pencil skirt - swap out the super short bandage skirt and opt for this figure hugging pencil cut with a fun colorful print; oversized white shirt - cause every girl needs one in her closet; tailored shorts - I'm no prude, show some skin if you must but keep the look tailored and appropriate - this pair of shorts is so business casual; flats - pick a pair that is versatile enough to go with skinny jeans or skirt; loose simple tee - paired with jeans or under a denim vest is so simple and easy; finally, pullover in cat print - to keep things fun and young.
There are a lot of cool ways we can dress up for work without being ~too corporate and maintaining our personality. The most important rule is that we dress appropriately.
So here are some business casual must-haves that are still casual and fun but appropriate.
Internship by style-irl
From L to R: Denim vest is a casual layering option that can take tank tops and tube dresses from the beach to the office; pencil skirt - swap out the super short bandage skirt and opt for this figure hugging pencil cut with a fun colorful print; oversized white shirt - cause every girl needs one in her closet; tailored shorts - I'm no prude, show some skin if you must but keep the look tailored and appropriate - this pair of shorts is so business casual; flats - pick a pair that is versatile enough to go with skinny jeans or skirt; loose simple tee - paired with jeans or under a denim vest is so simple and easy; finally, pullover in cat print - to keep things fun and young.
There are a lot of cool ways we can dress up for work without being ~too corporate and maintaining our personality. The most important rule is that we dress appropriately.
Monday, 24 December 2012
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, dear readers. May you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and loved-ones.
Sunday, 23 December 2012
sneak peak
One of my favorite new buys is the printed pants from Shana. Here's a sneak peak of the looks I've got planned for these pants.
Thursday, 20 December 2012
sequined
Wore my old sequined jersey dress and paired with ever-dependable Nikes.
I think pairing with the sneakers tones down the ~festive feel of the sequins on the dress. Topped it off with my boyfriend blazer. Somehow I think jersey dresses are incomplete somehow and they need to be accessorized with a blazer like this or a vest.
Love how casual but unique this look turned out.
Got a new friendship bracelet from a random store in Cathay Cineleisure and I'm loving wearing it with more dressy accessories.
I was wearing: H&M jersey dress and gold cuff, boyfriend blazer from Topshop, Nike sneakers, Massimo Dutti leather bracelet.
I think pairing with the sneakers tones down the ~festive feel of the sequins on the dress. Topped it off with my boyfriend blazer. Somehow I think jersey dresses are incomplete somehow and they need to be accessorized with a blazer like this or a vest.
Love how casual but unique this look turned out.
Got a new friendship bracelet from a random store in Cathay Cineleisure and I'm loving wearing it with more dressy accessories.
I was wearing: H&M jersey dress and gold cuff, boyfriend blazer from Topshop, Nike sneakers, Massimo Dutti leather bracelet.
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
just in: Chistmas buys
I've been working so hard - at work and at the gym lately and since we're not going anywhere for the holidays, I decided to treat myself this Christmas! :) (Like I need an excuse.)
Remember I told you guys about my latest discovery. Well dropped by Shana again over the weekend and all items are on sale at 15% off! Aside from the storewide sale, some older stocks are also marked down.
I simply couldn't resist this camo pullover. The material is so soft and comfy. Perfect for the cooler weather we've been having here in Singapore lately. The best thing about this is that this costs only $29.90! Honestly, if you pick up a similar shirt at Zara, you'll have to fork over at least $59. The printed harem pants are on sale at $27.90 with further 15% discount! Shana is fast becoming my new favorite store. They have cool rock and roll print tees, printed pencil skirts and jersey dresses and are all very reasonably priced. Printed tees range from $17 to $22. Shana is located at Level 2 of Bugis+, next to Uniqlo.
And for my bookish side, finally got a copy of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. On sale at 25% off. Check out Prologue's storewide sale til December 26. Prologue is located at Level 4 ION Orchard.
Remember I told you guys about my latest discovery. Well dropped by Shana again over the weekend and all items are on sale at 15% off! Aside from the storewide sale, some older stocks are also marked down.
I simply couldn't resist this camo pullover. The material is so soft and comfy. Perfect for the cooler weather we've been having here in Singapore lately. The best thing about this is that this costs only $29.90! Honestly, if you pick up a similar shirt at Zara, you'll have to fork over at least $59. The printed harem pants are on sale at $27.90 with further 15% discount! Shana is fast becoming my new favorite store. They have cool rock and roll print tees, printed pencil skirts and jersey dresses and are all very reasonably priced. Printed tees range from $17 to $22. Shana is located at Level 2 of Bugis+, next to Uniqlo.
And for my bookish side, finally got a copy of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. On sale at 25% off. Check out Prologue's storewide sale til December 26. Prologue is located at Level 4 ION Orchard.
Sunday, 16 December 2012
the A
You know how much I love pencil skirts, but last week I dug up a really old pair of A-line skirt that I haven't worn in years!
(Sometimes, it's great what we dig out from the backs of our closets, no?)
Paired with my safari-styled shirt for a full safari style. I love the pleating on this pair and am already thinking about a sexy librarian for a next look for this. :P
BTW, it's been nothing but raining here in Singapore and I'm finding it a big challenge to dress up. I can't even wear a lot of my shoes since I don't want to destroy them in the rain so I'm almost always in these pumps or my sneakers. Sigh.
I was wearing: Top from Divisoria (Manila), skirt from a now-defunct store called Ness, pumps from Charles & Keith.
(Sometimes, it's great what we dig out from the backs of our closets, no?)
Paired with my safari-styled shirt for a full safari style. I love the pleating on this pair and am already thinking about a sexy librarian for a next look for this. :P
BTW, it's been nothing but raining here in Singapore and I'm finding it a big challenge to dress up. I can't even wear a lot of my shoes since I don't want to destroy them in the rain so I'm almost always in these pumps or my sneakers. Sigh.
I was wearing: Top from Divisoria (Manila), skirt from a now-defunct store called Ness, pumps from Charles & Keith.
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