LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Valentine's Day is creeping around the corner and what better day to wear your heart on your sleeve than February 14th? Whether it is a hot date with someone you love or an awesome night out with your besties, I have styled 3 outfits that accommodate to various situations that you might find yourself in this Valentine's Day.

SOMETHING BORROWED dress / SEIKO watch / FOX'S necklace 

MELISSA t-bar heels / FREEDOM pro melts up lipgloss / STRINGWARES bracelet 

THE CLUTTER BUG SHOP earrings / SOMETHING BORROWED crossbody bag

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love and let's be real here - it is also the perfect excuse to get all dolled up! First date with your crush or a romantic dinner with your sweetheart at a fancy restaurant? It is definitely time to bust out that one gorgeous dress you don't usually get the chance to wear every day! So, for those who are getting wined and dined, this is what I would wear. With its fit-and-flare silhouette and the tasteful flash of skin under the sheer lace embroidery, this Something Borrowed dress is both sweet and elegant. Complete the outfit with a light pink lipstick for that innocent yet sultry look, a statement watch, sophisticated necklace, colour co-ordinated accessories and you are ready to make your date swoon!

TOPSHOP pizza tee / ALBA watch / WULALA! pouch / NEW LOOK trousers

BEAUTY UK 'Vampire' lipstick / HANSEL SMITH bangle / MY FLAIR LADY earrings

ZALORA bangles, round crossbody bag and platform heeled sandals

While romantic dinners are nice, Valentine's Day is not strictly about expensive food and gifts. Maybe you and your partner are just going to keep things simple this year so, here is an outfit a little more on the casual side. Every pizza lover needs this cute heart-shaped pizza graphic tee in their wardrobe. Pair it with sleek black pants, dainty jewelry and don't forget the red lipstick — nothing says romance like a bright, red lip! For an unexpected twist, finish the entire look off with a pair of heeled sandals! Even if it is a simple date to the movies, you can still have fun dressing up and look effortlessly fabulous!

TOPSHOP mesh top / SOLVIL ET TITUS watch / BH COSMETICS 'Moody Merlot' lipstick
MISTER king tut necklace / T.R.Y. gold triangle bangle / ZALORA ribbon bangles 

SPURR platform heels / ZALORA crossbody bag 

It is the special day to show your partner some love but why not spread that love over to your favourite girlfriends as well! Whether it is a crazy night out at the club or a fun sleepover, consisting of manicures, gossip and rom-com movie marathons, you are bound to have an amazing time. And what outfit is the best for Galentine's Day? Anything you want, of course, because these girls are the ones who are going to understand the fashion trends you are wearing. Shimmy into this metallic grey mesh crop top and edgy biker skirt combo - a perfect ensemble for dancing the night away. Keep things fresh and chic with some rose gold and silver arm candies, strut around in those gorgeous platform heels and vamp things up with a dark plum lipstick! You will definitely be the coolest babe on the dance floor!

So, whatever plans you have coming up, you will look amazing no matter what you wear and I hope you have an awesome day with your loved ones! Happy Valentine's Day!  ♡

TAIWAN BOUND

I have always loved December. Not just because of the festivities at the end of the month, but the cool and rainy weather that comes with the monsoon season. It gives me the perfect opportunity to finally bust out my favourite outerwear and pretend for a moment that I am not in Singapore — which is otherwise impossible during the other months of the year. 

But this year, I am extra excited because my family decided to take a much needed vacation to Taiwan! I could not wait to plan my day-by-day winter outfits I had always envisioned myself wearing. However, I quickly ran into a problem — with only one luggage bag for myself, it seemed like an impossible feat to pack both my necessities and what I had in mind.

Fortunately, I ended up gaining inspiration from the various articles on Zalora's fashion community to solve my packing dilemma. From articles on the latest winter trends seen on the runway to packing tips for winter destinations (a write up I found especially useful), one can find almost anything that caters to their needs.

I have spent so much time reading through all the different articles that I actually sidetracked from my packing! 

Gotta go — adventure awaits in Taiwan! 

FALL(ING IN LOVE WITH THESE) OUTFITS

Fall is here! The temperature is starting to get colder in various parts of the world and it is finally time to bust those cosy outerwear out of the closet again. As I scroll through the countless autumn #ootds that has been trickling into my instagram feed, I rhetorically wondered why I live so close to the Equator and wished that we would, at least, be blessed with more rainy days here. Although we may not be able to join in on the layering action, I am glad that does not stop us from getting some fashion inspiration and treating ourselves during Zalora's upcoming Black Friday sale!

And speaking of fashion inspiration, I have been religiously tuning in to watch the new horror comedy series called Scream Queens. I am in love with the ultra chic ensembles the girls are always strutting around in! Think pastels (mostly pink, of course!), faux fur coats, stacks of pearl necklaces, thigh high socks and high heels. It's Mean Girls meets Friday the 13th and it's been one plot twist after another. And can you imagine my excitement when I can dress like one of the Chanels or create Scream Queens inspired coordinates from pieces found on Zalora? All items listed below can be ordered on the site and some are on sale too!

"I would not get personal with me, sweetheart. I don't fight fair."

MANGO blouse / TOPSHOP foil pleated skirt and textured clutch / ILIA lipstick

SUNNIES STUDIOS dovie sunglasses / ZALORA pumps

"I'll have a trenta no foam, 5-shot, half-caf, no foam pumpkin spice latte with no foam at 210 degrees."

TOPSHOP flared sleeve top, A-line skirt, chunky platforms, cateye sunglasses, hat and bag  

WULALA! pizza crossbody bag / TOCCA amethyst bracelet / INGLOT matte 421 lipstick

A dance with the devil

ZALORA cut out crop top and pencil skirt / INGLOT matte 429 lipstick / TOPSHOP chelsea boots
JEMSA necklace / ZALORA lightweight jacket / RIVER ISLAND satchel / TOPSHOP hat

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself… or in this case, serial killers.
MDSCOLLECTION dress / SUNNIES STUDIO sunglasses / SOMETHING BORROWED bracelet
NEW LOOK purse / SOMETHING BORROWED bracelet & ring / MELISSA flats / RIVER ISLAND purse

It goes without saying that Summer and being dressed in bright colours go hand in hand with each other. So, maybe it is just the cold and gloomy weather that somehow makes people prefer muted hues like burgundy, earthy tones, navy and of course, black. There is no denying that black is such a timeless colour as it never goes out of style and has always been dominant on the runway. For the past few years, the colour palette for Autumn tends to be more on the darker end of the colour spectrum. But I was certainly surprised to see a lot more colours than usual during the recent Autumn/Winter collections. Stark whites, powdery pastels, teal, metallic silver, classic reds, cadmium orange and even just bold, bright colours were making several appearances on the runway.

As someone who enjoys being dressed in black (like the colour of my soul), it was interesting to see how easy it was to incorporate these Autumn colour trends into my 4 themed outfits. I always love that there are no rules when it comes to fashion and it is all about having fun, experimenting with trends and put your own spin to it!