The Shoulder Edit

I've always enjoyed reading fashion blogs/ magazines online and many of the fashionistas 
I like have all embraced this style for the summer season!
I've also been following Zalora's online fashion magazine and I really agree with the statement 'the shoulder is one of the slimmest parts of the female body'.
It definitely falls into the 'must have' category in my closet!

Good for you if you've been blessed with a slim waist or legs and can flaunt them with mini shorts/ midriff baring tops,
I think this off-shoulder/ shoulder baring tops are one of the pieces that almost every female can carry off cos they show off the shoulders and collar bones.
Though this style is not a new trend but it's been gaining popularity 
and I can totally understand why.
The pairings are almost endless!

In this post, I've decided to juxtapose a feminine lace off shoulder top with an equally popular ripped boyfriend jeans.
I've chosen to wear a pair of cross strap heels from Charles & Keith and completed my look with my Alma BB for that perfect mix of feminine, edgy and street chic. 

Close up of the lace details :)

Shoes & Bag

Guess what?
we headed to the highly acclaimed Lady M for some tea after our little back street photography jaunt.
Look at those amazing berries!
The place lived up to its reputation for good sweet treats but was a tad pricey..nonetheless, it's a lovely place to spend the afternoon. 

  

Some other outfits sporting this off/cold shoulder trend:

1) Feminine pairing with this pastel pink culottes from FashMob,

nude Varina flats from Salvatore Ferragamo and rose gold clutch 

for a weekend brunch date.

2) Fringe Lace Skirt with a cold shoulder top and 

pops of orange for accessories for a casual dinner date

3) Edgy X Feminine pairing on the streets of Bangkok.

Kept cool with this floral cold shoulder cropped top from Love,Bonito

and white highwaisted ripped boyfriend jeans.

Completed the look with gold accessories c/o O'oro Accessories.  

Which one is your favourite? :)

With the ever humid climate on our sunny island, 

this fashion option is like a God send!

It not only helps us beat the heat, it also allows us to stay chic at the same time.

Have a fantastic day ahead!

Explore more ways of pairing these tops! 

:)

[OUTFIT] Très Chic

It's an open secret that I'm in love with tulle.

Whatever the length; midi, mini or maxi, I simply adore them all!

I credit this to being exposed to all the Disney movies and ballet at a tender age.

Tulle never fails to add that magical touch of whimsy and joy whenever its worn.

I love seeing my students coming to class in all their cute little tulle skirts and they too feel really happy donning these "magic skirts" :)

That being said, tulle can often be deemed as too 'princessy' for daily wear but I beg to differ. It's really about what you pair it with cos a tulle skirt is a really versatile piece to mix and match with!

In this post, I've decided to pair my cobalt blue tulle skirt with a slouchy slogan tee and opted for accessories in basic tones for a laid back yet chic look.  

I love hats and I often feel like my outfit's incomplete without donning one!

My collection is well...quite a collection :P

My next house has to have not just a walk in wardrobe for my clothes but a hat section for all my darlings ♥

In an enchanting land of winding tendrils and greenery 

Photographed by: Alex Liang (@coffeholicboy)

Top: MANGO

Tulle Skirt: AForArcade

Bag: Balenciaga 

Wedges: Charles & Keith

Necklace: Lovisa Jewellery

Till the next tulle adventure,

Have a lovely day!

♥

[OUTFIT] Monochrome

Growing up, I used to dislike black cos I found the colour uninteresting and dull.
I often wonder why do people love this boring colour so much?!
As the years went by, I gradually understood why.
Apart from its obvious slimming effect, there's something about this colour..
It adds that element of sophistication and black never ever goes wrong.

This outfit, I kept the colours to two basic ones but paired pieces with pretty details to keep the outfit interesting.  
I picked this black lace off shouldered top, paired it with a white midi with mesh detail and a cute pair of flats with an oversized bow.
Voila!

I just love how everything goes well together and how the oversized bow flats add a girlish element to a rather feminine getup. 

Closeup of the flats with oversized bow :)
I wanted a casual pair of black flats for everyday wear and found this adorable pair from Rubi Shoes on Zalora together with the brown woven pair from my previous post.
Guess what? They were on sale woohoo!
I love a good bargain, I mean..who doesn't.. right?
Anyway a girl can never have to many pairs of shoes! ;)

Have a great day!

Black Lace Top: TheScarletRoom
Skirt: ThreadTheory
Shoes: Rubi Shoes, Zalora
Bag: Balenciaga

[OUTFIT] Vintage Calling

Can't believe its already April, my my how time flies! :D

I've always loved the cut of vintage dresses 

so I was beyond thrilled when my vintage dresses from America finally came.

This vintage dress I wore was a simple white one with some embroidery detail on the bodice.

I kept everything simple by pairing it with a thin brown toned woven belt and my new brown woven sandals that I bought from Rubi Shoes on Zalora.

You can see a 'woven' theme going on ;)

I've been looking for a pair of vintage looking woven sandals for awhile now and imagine my delight when I found these darlings from Rubi Shoes on Zalora and they were on sale!
*happy dance*
I love how my dress goes with all the brown.

Have a lovely midweek!

Dress: shelovesdresses
Woven Belt: Bangkok
Woven Sandals: RubiShoes, Zalora

Brawn & Brains

Brawn & Brains is a cosy little cafe tucked away in the quaint old airport road estate, where the old Singapore Badminton Hall is.

Ever since trying them out early last year, this cafe quickly became one of our favourite places for a cuppa and chill. You'll always be welcomed with a warm and genuine "hello!" and smile from basically everyone there :)

It's also great that this place is a stone's throw away from town (Suntec/ City Hall) and is easily accessible by quite a number of buses (e.g.: 7, 197, 70).

You'd be happy to know that the bus stop is right outside.   

This pic was taken during off their peak period, as you can see everyone has a seat to enjoy their coffee and snack.

During their peak period like lunch time..omg its totally packed! 

They have two coffee blends for you to choose from; Single Origin Guatemala blend & Colombian Supreme & Sumatra Lin Tong blend. 

They also serve small bites like croissants, tarts, pastries for those feeling peckish and if you're a little hungrier, they also have wraps and sandwiches.

These are some pictures of what we had over the many times we've been here, enjoy!

Tried the lemon tart, 

its quite good cos its neither too sour nor too sweet and the crust is not the hard type so it won't really flake when you cut it.

One of the best things I've tried!

The curried chicken sandwich, well this originally comes in a wrap for but I'm a sandwich kinda girl so I opted for swap.

My, my...the curry chicken chunks were so tasty!

It comes with chips on the side and they go so well ;)

Salted Caramel Swirl was not bad too! 

The address :)

Alex aka @coffeeholicboy doing his "thing" ;)

Hahaha! How to resist and not take a pic with their interesting signage?
Thanks for the helping us take this pic Gwen! :)

Brawn & Brains 
LOL!

Here's what I wore

I wanted my houndstooth vest to be the focal point of my outfit so I kept everything else simple, black on black so the whole outfit had a monochrome theme going on..
But of course, I'm not one to stick to a pure monochrome theme so I added a pop of yellow with my bag!
There you have it, a modern, minimalist look of the day :)

Vest: Bangkok
Bottom: Zara
Necklace: Lovisa
Bag & Shoes: Charles & Keith

Have a lovely Thursday!