marni at H&M

I know, I know, everyone and their mother has already talked about this exciting new collaboration from H&M. But really I'm so excited for this to hit the stores! 


I've first heard of the Marni label back when I was still obsessed with Teen Vogue and Marni was a staple - featuring the label's signature colorful, quirky and original style. I was even inspired by their chunky, colorful plastic accessories in my DIY projects. 


Teen Vogue even did a feature on the super chic Marni heiress Carolina Castiglioni:

Image from British Vogue

I'm also curious to see what they have in store for the men's collection and happy to finally see what guys can expect from this collab. This is my favorite:


From the women's collection, aside from the accessories, I am most looking forward to:
Colorful pencil midi

Above images from The Guardian UK

Silk printed cropped pants:

Image from Red Carpet Fashion Awards

Marni at H&M will hit the stores on March 8. Mark you calendars!

in the pink

I'm not a V-day scrooge or anything but I'm not one to make much fuss about it, this year though I  had this idea to wear this outfit for Valentine's last week, y'know just to be a bit ironic, I suppose...but no, I won't hear the end of it so I chickened out and now wearing my supposedly V Day outfit a week later.



Look who's ready for the summer?! 


Actually, I was inspired by this styling from Zara's March 2012 lookbook







Image from becomegorgeous.com


I liked the combination of bright pink neutralized by solid white that I decided to dig out this skirt - which I've only worn once before - and paired with my favorite button-down.



To add to the colorful outfit, I've matched my Greek evil eye DIY necklace.



And knotted the oversized top to add a bit of structure.


I was wearing: Cotton On button-down, skirt from H&M, shoes from Athens.

under the tropical sun

It was extra hot and humid last weekend here in Singapore and though we got an all-too-short reprieve by the sudden downpour on Saturday afternoon, the temperature quickly tipped back to the 30s soon after.


So on a day like this, I decided to wear the comfiest, coolest items in my closet.
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My top is in the lightest, coolest material and the denim is so baggy and comfy.



I know I've been lately going on and on about how much I am falling in love with my skinny jeans all over again. But time to show the ever-dependable boyfriend jeans some love. 



Normally, I wouldn't pair baggy jeans with a loose top to balance out the silhouette. Decided to try it out this time. But to keep things more "refined", I gave it my favorite partial tuck.



Kept the back loose and relaxed.



Kept the footwear simple and "streamlined". With everything else loose and baggy, it's best to keep things tighter at the bottom. 



Felt a little self-conscious taking outfit photos outdoors but I hope you like the pretty greens in the background. 


I was wearing: Cotton On animal print top, boyfriend jeans from Pull & Bear, shoes from Bayo (Manila), Parfois bag (Manila).

february wishlist

I've been looking for a nice dainty, embroidered white dress or skirt for the longest time. Thankfully, the stores are now finally stocking up on spring pieces. 
There are so many cute possibilities from Zara's TRF. These two are my favorites:

Embroidered dress
Paired with my utility vest and flat ankle boots for a casual look or dress up with black opaque tights and pumps.



Lace skirt
Paired with a casual men's tee like in this look from Zara or with a denim shirt.


All images from Zara Singapore.


Alas I have to curb my spending though so that I'll have a fatter wallet by the time Marni for H&M hits Singapore on March 8th. Can't wait.

the top

First wore this full look for lunch on New Year's and I loved it so much so I thought I'd repeat it again and share with you here in the blog.
I'm really glad I picked up this pair of dark-wash jeggings from Mossimo. Dark-wash is just perfect to dress up with a more dressy top like this pairing or dress down with a checked shirt.  



I love the print and fit of this top which is a great buy from Manila's Divisoria.






Tucked in the hem of my jeans in my favorite lace-up boots.


I was wearing: Top from Divisoria (Manila), skinny jeggings from Mossimo at Target, Zara lace-up boots.

neutral

For Valentine's, I had this idea to dress up in soft, romantic, full skirt. But then on Valentine's Day, I didn't feel brave enough to be jibed by wearing a hot pink skirt. Ha! (Kind of as embarrassing as carrying a bouquet of flowers on V Day.)


So, I decided to just go neutral - and casual



Complementing the so-casual animal print shorts with a crisp white men's-inspired button down.



To avoid getting too casual, topped off the look with wedge sandals. 


I was wearing: animal print shorts from Cotton On, Uniqlo oxford shirt, color block wedge sandals from Sapato Manila.

hearts

Can't eat. Can't sleep. Butterflies in stomach. Silly grins. Twinkle in eyes. Fireworks.


Happy Valentine's Day to all.