music and me

Because music, like dressing up is a big part of my everyday and one of my favorite indulgences, I thought I'd start a new series here on the blog matching outfits with specific songs or artists. 

It's not a big surprise really as music has always influenced fashion (just look at what's walking on the runway and what kids were listening to in the 90s!) and some of the biggest musicians are known not just for their music but for their iconic fashion.

I'll start off with my go-to look (equally, my go-to music on the iPod) - 90s alternative. 

Part of the 90s Brit pop/post-punk movement is Elastica made up of 3 girls and 1 guy. Their style of all black/tomboy look have resonated with me throughout the years and I usually resort to this look when I'm feeling badass. 

My take

This look came to be cause I am so in love with my new black boots. I've tried them paired in with my usual uniform of pencil skirt and boots but this time, I wanted to max out their full tomboy-tough chick potential. 

Decided to pair with my black skinny pants and loose camo top (which I super love btw. It's the perfect type of loose for me.) As a bonus point, I just love how the black and black immediately elongated my otherwise stumpy legs. :P

These boots are love.

I was wearing: Camo top gifted by Cuz, black skinny pants from Coats at Tangs (old), H&M boots.

Spring's printed pants/leggings

I'm crushing on this season's printed pants/leggings and now that Spring/Summer season is here, there are so many vibrant colors in fun summery prints that are available out there. 

In particular, I'm loving Stradivarius' collection of printed leggings.

Wearing printed leggings is a bit tricky. You have to pick prints carefully so that you don't end dressing like an auntie. Eepp! So I'm glad to see this collection from Stradivarius - go boho paired with wedge sandals or a little tomboy with boots. Check out the rest of the prints here.

my Coachella lookbook

No! I wasn't at Coachella but the past two weekends, we've been bombarded with photos of the Coachella fashions - from the urban-Boho mash-up to Flower Power flowy dresses to 90s grunge fashion.
(Though I must say some of the celeb styles were a bit try-hard (*cough* Vanessa Hudgens)

Looking through some of my own outfit posts, I realize I can re-use these for a Coachella lookbook.

My version of the urban boho by combining this tie-dyed flowy dress with my utility vest. 

Keeping the tie-dye theme with these pants topped off with a denim vest. The ankle boots seems to be a Coachella staple. This pair is a comfy one with a low heel but even then, I can't imagine wearing this while standing on Coachella grounds all day. I'd probably swap with flat ones.


A throwback to the 70s Flower Power - bell-bottomed jeans.


Or, paying homage to my favorite decade - my own growing up years - the 90s grunge! Nirvana Nevermind tee and denim cut-offs (another Coachella staple).

Denim cut-offs + ankle boots are the Coachella must-haves. 

letting loose

Wore this on a Friday casual day at work. As you can see, I am already dressed for the weekend. :P

I love well-tailored looks but sometimes keeping things loose and relaxed like this works well too.

This is my favorite trick in ~dressing up a pair of shorts - with a dressier top and a some heels.

 

I was wearing: Oversized button-down from H&M, denim shorts from Bossini, court shoes from Charles & Keith.

something new

A few new things I recently picked up:

Printed leggings from Stradivarius
I'm not really into leggings but for some reason I can't get out the image of styling a printed pair with boots and a loose top. So I just had to pick up a pair. 

Balloon skirt from New Look
Another item that I usually don't gravitate to, but I love this pair and I'm thinking of wearing it mod-style with stripes and boots. 

tie-dye

Picked up these tie-dyed pants on my recent trip to Kos. I didn't realize that tie-dye is making a comeback (hello 90s fashion!). 

I put together this look with a music festival in mind. :P

Paired with a simple white tee and denim vest.

I normally wouldn't pair a loose pair with boots but this pair actually tapers at the bottom so I can tuck them into the boots which helps it from looking too loose.
 

Outfit details

I was wearing: Tie-dye pants from Pink Woman (Kos), top from Cotton On, old denim vest, booties from Bershka. 

sweating it!

My outfit posts are back! My photographer was away for two weeks so I wasn't able to take outfit posts. So I will have a bit of outfit posts overload in the next few posts.

Remember these sweats? Well, I am not over the trendy sporty chic trend just yet. 
 

I love how this look turned out. I think the cobalt blue worked well with the gray sweats. It's also a very comfy outfit for a hot day. 
 

Topped the outfit off with my leopard print shoes.

I was wearing: Men's t-shirt from H&M, Uniqlo sweat pants, shoes from Charles & Keith.