sporty chic...again

I did another attempt at the sporty chic trend. In my previous attempt I've paired sporty sweat pants with heels to make them ~fashion. 

This time around, I've paired a gym-friendly pair of Nike's with dressier pieces. Here's how it turned out:


Paired with my favorite animal print pants and to up the chic factor, topped it off with my blazer. 

BTW, this little modification project I did with Ma's old short-sleeved blazer is one of my genius ideas! I saw recently a similar waistcoat at Zara:
 
Image via Zara Singapore


It doesn't get any comfier than wearing gym shoes the whole day. :P


Really loving this pair! Perfect for street styling but also handy for Body Combat days.

I was wearing: Tank top from Topshop, animal print pants from Divisoria (Manila), Nike shoes and modified vest from Ma.

cool days ahead

For the past two weeks, we've been enjoying cooler weather mainly due to the almost daily downpours here in Singapore. Since weather like this (in the mid-20s) come so rarely in Singapore, I take this opportunity to wear my leather gilet out for a spin.

Woke up one Monday morning in the mood for an all-black look. Just piled on my colorful leather bracelets for a touch of color.



 
And with my comfy mustard flats.

A key piece like an accessory (in this case, my leather vest) can really take a simple meh outfit to the next level. Look how plain without the leather vest.

 


I was wearing: Cotton On button-down shirt and leggings, H&M leather vest, shoes gifted from Cuz (Kashieca - Manila), leather bracelets from Boracay and Massimmo Dutti.

swooshing it!

As I told you recently, I am on the market for a new pair of sneakers to replace my ever-reliable Chucks. I was leaning towards picking up a new pair of Nike's this time because I wanted a pair that is street-perfect, but can also double as my dance shoes for Zumba and BodyJam. 

Though I originally wanted the Waffles Cortez model - the yellow one makes me drool! But couldn't find this model anymore. I did find a perfect replacement!


Meet my brand new pair of kicks. I love the understated gray with a the silver swoosh. Perfect with colorful skinny jeans or casual pencil skirts. 

fashion girl, emanuelle alt

"Effortlessly chic" is the very definition of Emanuelle Alt's style - skinny jeans and sky-high heels lend as foundation for the killer jacket/blazer. She's so punk-rock! 

This is my favorite photo of her, taken with her equally chic little girl, Francoise.


I love that oversized jacket and everything about this look! Since we don't have Winter here in Singapore, we can appropriate this look by swapping the wool blazer with an oversized vest and the over-the-knee boots with killer stillettos.

craving

So I've been on the market for sneakers for awhile since my only pair of Chucks are now begging for retirement. I was thinking of replacing with another pair - a white one this time. 


Because Chucks are LOVE!

But then again, I'm seeing a whole lot of awesome Nikes lately and I'm just so in love. 


I mean check out The Man Repeller's Nike Free's. Nike Free's are comfy, slim and they are NEON!



But these are what I'm really craving for! Waffle Cortez Running Shoes. It's got that old-school vibe, perfect for street wear, can double for the gym and most of all would look perfect mixed in with skinny jeans and or pencil skirts! I hope I find these in Singapore.

Style - In Real Life turns 1

Can't believe it's been a year since I started this little side-project. I've been enjoying putting together all the looks and hope that my friends who follow this blog are enjoying the outfits and getting to know a little bit more about me with each post. 

Here's to more years to come!

audrey

Found these old pictures while I was clearing out my files. Realized I haven't shared this on the blog yet. Taken just before the holidays last year and one of those uncharacteristically cold day in Singapore.


Bought this Audrey Hepburn t-shirt dress in Chinatown while I was playing tour guide to Cuz and her hubby.


Layered with my leather vest. I love the different dimensions created here, with the asymmetrical bottom of the tee and the vest.

 
I long for colder days now. It's been so hot in Singapore lately! I miss wearing my leather vest.

I was wearing: Audrey Hepburn t-shirt from Chinatown, Cotton On shorts, H&M leather gilet, lace-up booties from Zara.