Amour

Playful in Baroque

 

 

 

 

"I've nvr actually seen you with your hair down before" <- first thing Heyse said to me when she saw me last Tues afternoon. I guess it's quite true cause I often prefer tying my hair up. It's just so much neater and easier to manage when you have mega thick hair like mine. Guess it's time to pay my hairdresser a visit soon!

After much hunting, I've finally managed to find this pretty romper from a reseller! I originally bought it in S but it was wayyyy too small for me. I could zip it up and all but I couldn't breathe in it. Got it in M instead and it was a little loose here and there but I decided to wear it out anw cause it's too pretty to give a miss!

I also bought a matchy hairband just to match this romper. Quite silly right? Haha but I just thought it was really cute when I saw it in a shop the other day! What are the chances of finding a hairband in a similar print?! It's fate that I entered the shop and saw it haha!

Perfect brunch outfit and I'm starting to like the idea of letting my hair down and using a hairband to keep it in place. What do you think?

Wild Days Romper in Blue Baroque - The Tinsel Rack
Hairband - Stradivarius
Hardy Metal Tube Flat Sandals - ASOS, New Look
White Bag - Love Bonito

"Fashion should be stylish and fun."

Twiggy

Indie Drapey

 

 

 

A miracle happened and I wore pants out! Recently I've been on a craze hunt for pants which is really unlike me. I only own 1 pair of jeans and they've been with me since sec 2 haha! There's just smth about PJ pants that has always captured my attention. I guess it's just cause they look so comfy and the idea of lazing around clicks with me.

Decided to try on this pair when I saw it cause it's cropped! Normally, pants tend to be too long for me and I rarely come across cropped PJ pants. So glad that I tried cause they fit perfectly! Got this pair from Cotton On for only $19+ for those interested! Cheap thrills hehe. Haven't shopped from Cotton On for more than a year actually!

Paired it with the highly raved AFA Campbell Tee Top which has finally arrived from BO! The problem with BOs is that they take such a long time to arrive and usually, I'd have forgotten what I got by then #confession haha! Still glad I joined the BO cause this is a really good basic to own! It features a key hole back button for easy wearing.

Went for a monochrome kind of look so I chose black and white accessories as well. So how do I look in pants? Haha! Thinking of buying more PJ pants now!

Campbell Tee Top in White - Aforarcade
3/4 Drapey Pants - Cotton On
Honour Flatforms - ASOS

"Fashion is instant language."

Miuccia Prada

Pebbles

 

 

 

Wore this comfy outfit out on Good Friday for a day of shopping at Orchard with Jolene and Ben! Have been planning it for quite some time and I'm glad my toothache didn't stop me from gng(:  Had this top for a few months and have nvr really found a chance to wear it out. My stack of new clothes is piling up but I can't seem to stop shopping #shopaholicproblems

I really love the 'box' structure of the top. I've previously bought Love Bonito's quilted top as well but sold it cause I didn't really like how it stuck to my body. I prefer these kind of tops loose. Moreover, the 'box' structure goes really well with a pair of shorts or even a bandage skirt.

Decided to go with grey and white tones that day and I'm actually quite surprised I even managed to find a pair of shoes with that colour! I haven't worn this pair for quite some time cause I actually left it in my store room due to a lack of space haha! I was cleaning out my stuff and found this pair! Don't you just love how you find things you forgot when you pack your stuff?

Zoya Quilted Top - Missypixie
Floral Shorts - Shoptexasred
White Bag - Love Bonito
Honour Flatforms in Grey - ASOS
Necklace - Bangkok

"Fashion is instant language."

Miuccia Prada

Editor's Look

 

 

   

   

Haven't done up an outfit post for quite some time so here's one! (:

I've had this top for quite some time but nvr found an opportunity to wear it! Finally decided to wear it out on the last day of March hols. This top comes in an open back version as well which my sister owns in black. Personally, I'm ok with wearing such tops if I'm gng out with my family cause that means that we'll have a car to drive around in. But I don't feel really comfortable sitting in buses and trains alone haha! So I'm glad I bought the tank version so that I can wear it on day outs with my friends!

I have nth but raves for this skirt from The Tinsel Rack! I've had such a hard time choosing between the colours actually. London blue seemed like such a unique colour but red also looked so pretty on Joyce! Finally decided on brown because I don't own any skirts in this colour. I have a few in red and one in blue so that was really how I made up my mind on this colour haha! The cutting is superb and the length is just nice! Definitely a keeper and I forsee myself wearing it out super soon.

And don't you just love the pouch! I fell in love with it the minute I saw it! Funny story behind it actually. I'm not sure if you guys can tell but this is actually a make up pouch. I was at Forever New with Dian Zi over the March hols. I went in to the shop wanting to look a prom dresses but ended up looking at bags. There were a few that caught my attention but this was the one I wanted! But it was a make up pouch so like ... haha! Still got it in the end and used it as a bag instead of putting make up (which I honestly don't own cause applying make up takes up too much time and I'm so lazy)

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Covet Elvira Top in Ivory - Love Bonito
Editor's Skirt in Sand - The Tinsel Rack
White Pouch - Forever New
Sandals - ASOS, New Look
Bracelet - Juicy Couture
Rings - Diva

"Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing."

Alexander Wang

TAL: Key-Hole

 

 

 

 

 

I always say that basics are a must have in every girl's wardrobe. Even though it's worth having dresses for special occasions, I still believe that basics are the most important apparels ever. That's the number 1 shopping rule I live by. There's always a reason to buy basics(: Be it that it's easier to mix and match, perfect for casual day out with your loved ones or just an outfit for school. Basics are a necessity.

If you're someone like me who hates re wearing outfits (I know this is a serious problem btw haha but I can't help it), basics are your best option because it's just so easy and fun to mix and match. What's more, you get to portray a different side of you when you pair it differently. Take this top for example. It's a really basic piece but it's versatility always amazes me. For something a little girlier, you could always opt to pair it with a skater skirt just like what I did in the photos above. I chose a white skater skirt for the simple reason that there's white on the top which btw, I absolutely love.

On casual days, you could opt for something like this.

 

 

Here's what I wore for the Afamggtvdlp warehouse sale. As the term 'warehouse sale' suggest, I was expecting a lot of ppl and so a skirt might not be the best option. For casual days like this, pair this basic top with a pair of denim and you're good and ready to go. I would wear it this way if I was going to a beach or bringing my doggies for a walk as well. I chose a yellow bag for that day because I wanted a pop of colour. Bright and sunny yellow always brightens up a day(:

Now to show you smth a little more classy.

 

This top isn't the one from TAL but it's smth similar. I just wanted to illustrate the fact that a simple top like this can be turned into something a little more formal. Just pair of with a maxi skirt and your favourite clutch and all's good. In case you're wondering, I actually wore this ensemble to Phantom of the Opera (which you can read here) before I managed to get my hands on TAL's top. If I had gotten this top earlier, I would have worn it cause it will stand out more due to the white colour at the collar.

Needless to say, I absolutely adore basics like TAL's top because of its versatility. It gives me more room to explore different type of styles which a printed dress wouldn't allow. Nowadays, I find myself buying more tops and bottoms and not dresses. I'm still in love with dresses but the problem with it is that it's really obvious when you're re wearing it. That really bugs me a lot haha!

Do check out TAL's Facebook page here and follow them on instagram at @theangelslabel for updates! Psst, highly recommend this top for it's comfy material and versatility.

Key-Hole Black Sleeveless Blouse - The Angels Label
Georgina Lace Swirl Skater Skirt in White - The Blush Inc
Black Maxi Skirt - The Velvet Dolls
Hardy Metal Tube Flat Sandals - ASOS, New Look
Black Heels - Love Bonito
Kamila Oriental Clutch in Black - Klarra
Yellow Bag - Katie Judith
Black Clutch - New Look
Orange Bracelet - Accessorize

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."

Albert Camus

TAL: Prints Galore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This outfit is definitely more me than the previous post(: Back to my girly style with floral details and baroque prints. Isn't this top just so pretty? I love it when basics like this have a twist. The floral cut outs are just irresistible! In fact, I actually got this top in both colours, black and white. I'll be featuring the black one real soon!

As it's a single coloured top, it makes it a lot more easier to match. I paired it with one of my favourite skirts. You can pair it with a basic skater skirt but I thought that this whole ensemble would stand out more paired with a skirt with prints on it. That way, it won't look too boring or plain.

Laser cut outs are really in nowadays and I'm glad I finally got my hands on this top! My sister was saying that this is a really pretty top too haha! Moreover, it's only a whooping $21.50! I've seen other blogshops sell this top but at a price of around $27.

Decided to side braid my hair in order to look even more feminine and added chunky bangles to complete the look.

Do check out TAL's Facebook page here and follow them on instagram at @theangelslabel for updates! On a side note, went to AFA, TVD, MGG, LP warehouse sale today and bought 6 new items! Can't wait to wear them out :D Retail therapy after 3 weeks of crazy studying for promos haha!

Laser-Cut Flower Blouse in White - The Angels Label
Lesa Baroque Skater Skirt in Azure Blue - Klarra
Hardy Metal Tube Flat Sandals - ASOS, New Look
Chunky Bangles - Diva

"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance."

Coco Chanel

Study Date with Jolene!

4 more days to the end of promos! -Squeals in excitement- I can't wait to be able to go out every single day to meet up with some of my old friends and to try out new food places! Planning a brunch date next week with a few of my secondary school friends actually. Can't wait to catch up with them to find out what's the latest gossip hehehe.

Well promos are not over yet so I had a study date with Jolene today. It was a really fun study date actually. Probably the only time you'll see fun and study in the same sentence. We planned this yesterday and Jo offered to cook lunch!!!! Everyone knows Jo is awesome at cooking and I'm so happy my best friend can cook. I was starving when I woke up and it was just in time for lunch!

 

Jo cooked Chicken Thigh with Potatoes for herself while I had Pasta with Bacon. Pretty sure there's probably a fancier name for it but I didn't ask cause I was just way too hungry. Just wanted to snap a few shots and finally try her cooking! My pasta was pretty good and it felt soooo healthy! There was pretty much no oil in it. The best part about Jo's cooking is that it's mostly low fat and healthy! I get too eat without feeling guilty :D

I tried a few potatoes and wow, mind blowing. In fact, Jo had to cook extra potatoes for me about 2h later cause I was craving for it HAHAHA. Obviously didn't have enough potatoes during lunch.  Now I want to eat it... but it's 1am here ): Being dessert lovers, we had a Chocolate Lava Cake after lunch! It took only about 30 mins to bake it. I actually helped you know! I measured the stuff and whisk a little here and there. Ok sounds really pathetic but I don't usually cook or bake so it's a yay for me!

 

Even the plating looks good :D I was sooooo excited when I saw the cake! Thumbs up to Jo for making it pretty and tasty. I honestly think this is one of the best chocolate lava cake I've ever had. Maybe it's cause the idea of it being homemade just seems so... heartwarming haha! The chocolate was oozing out when we cut it open. We had it with BnJ's vanilla ice cream and it was perfect.

So I'm not sure if you realised but the title of this post is 'Study Date with Jolene!' but all I've been talking about is food... We did study! Just after lunch. Started at about 2.30pm and we spent half an hr spotting questions. Yup, praying that what we studied for will come out! It's just impossible to studying everything for History. Our brains will explode. Problems of being an Arts student...

Check out the mess we made while studying!





Nevertheless, a productive study date! We helped each other with History and had little conv in between to ensure we don't fall asleep. Once in awhile, I went to play with her dog, Bailey, as well! Speaking of Bailey, he is one of the most adorable dogs I've ever seen. For starters, he is way too small and cute. Glitter and Dazzle are about 4x Bailey's size! He is so tiny, I can carry him with 1 hand haha! Pretty much a puppy size just that he isn't really a puppy anymore. He was really obedient as well which really amazed me. He nvr barked once and he knows which part of the house he can't go to. Why can't my dogs be like that? If you haven't met them, I'm telling you now, they bark like crazy. I really love them but sometimes I get so frustrated by their barking. Oh well..

Presenting Bailey!

 

 

And here's Jo and me who decided to take photos to take a break from History.

After our productive study session, we decided to head to I12 for Black Ball. I've been craving for Black Ball for the past month but nvr got to buy it cause the branches are at places I don't usually go to. Glad I finally satisfied my craving :D

 

Then we went back to Jo's place and started playing Heads Up. Omg, did you know that there's an update for it?! You can now play it with 2 people acting it out. Totally going to be bugging my classmates to try it out after promos. They have really funny things such as CPR, Tango and even leap frog haha!

Well here's a picture of what I wore today! A really basic and comfy ensemble for a study date. The colour and prints on this pair of shorts are just too gorgeous!

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Basic White Shirt - HnM
Faye Mid-Waist Shorts in Blue - Klarra
Hardy Metal Tube Flat Sandals - ASOS, New Look

"We do what we have to so we can do what we want to."

James Farmer