BACK TO BLACK AGAIN

I have the tendency to go for unconventional pieces.  I like clothes that are statements by themselves; weird non-traditional cuts and the likes.  In this case, the top's batwing sleeves and cold shoulder cut caught my attention.  And did i say that it is cotton? which is just perfect for this city's unforgiving temperature nowadays.

WHAT I WORE:

black top from HAIDOUYI

maxi dress worn as skirt from COCO CABANA

boots from H&M

necklace from H&M

tassel earrings from H&M

eyewear from MINISO

THE BIRTHDAY JUMPSUIT

I certainly didn't think that at 36, I can still wear something like this.  The thing is, I wouldn't even have considered it when I was a lot younger primarily because I wouldn't have the guts to wear something as back revealing as this.  Heck, I did not even wear a two-piece swimsuit until I was married and had a child.  I guess, this confidence I have in me now comes with a more mature age and ripened by experience.  I can say that I am more confident in my own skin now; I may not be the ultra svelte woman but I know what works for me and what doesn't.  I am aware of what clothes can flatter me and what cannot compliment me.  It is a byproduct of mismatched things along the way but I learned from them; just likes the hurdles I encountered in life, it chiseled and sharpened me to a more courageous woman I am now.  So don't be afraid of getting older, because with age comes wisdom and with that comes a fiercer; a bolder and better you.

WHAT I WORE:

Jumpsuit from SOFIA

heels from an online shop 

faye bag from CHLOE

BLACK ALL THE WAY

An edgy ensemble for a Friday work look.  Usually, if I want an elegant black look, I will go for gold accents and accessories.  On the other hand, if I want to go for an edgy and relaxed black aura, I go for silver like the stuffs featured here.  Since I paired this dress with gladiator sandals; it almost goes without saying that silver is the best way to accessorise it.

WHAT I WORE:

black dress from KOREAN ONLINE SHOP

gladiator sandals from CHINESE ONLINE SHOP 

cross necklace from my daughter's stuffs

silver chain necklace from LUXESHOP

cuff bangles from H&M

pandora bag from GIVENCHY

watch from LOCMAN

URBAN GOTH

I am a person who is really fond of colors; however, there are just some days when I feel like wearing an all black ensemble works.  This urban Goth look actually started because of the necklace. Sometimes, a small piece of accessory can actually dictate the whole look for the day.  The necklace reminds me of the medieval era and since I want to highlight its ruby color, it goes without saying that the background should be black.  I mixed and matched my fabrics by combining a sheer outerwear with a cotton sundress, a suede wedge boots and a leather bag.

WHAT I WORE:

sheer outerwear from FOREVER 21

racerback black sundress from FOREVER 21

suede wedge boots from H&M

pandora bag from GIVENCHY

earrings and necklace from CAROL DAUPLAISE

EBONY AND PEARLS

Ebony is such a classic hue that never goes out of style.  Pair it with pearls and it even becomes more sophisticated.  if I wake up not knowing what to wear in the morning and yet I want to look polished, I will immediately get my hands on a black shift dress.  One can never go wrong with this ensemble for work.  Since I am wearing an all black outfit, I thought I should spice it up a tad more by putting a bright red lipstick and of course, the exquisite pearls.  I wore a coat out of necessity, because the weather here in Guangzhou can be a bit bipolar throughout the day.  I don't want to be caught dead shivering my insides out because of the cold.

WHAT I WORE:

coat by KARY JONES

shift dress by ZARA

boots by ABUSIVA

tote bag by RALPH LAUREN

eyewear by MIU MIU

pearl necklace was a gift from a good friend of mine MARCUS

PED XING

Doesn't this jumpsuit look familiar?  It seems like something you can see down the road, doesn't it? The first time I saw this, it reminded me of a pedestrian crossing,you know those zebra lines you usually see at intersections, or perhaps a mental asylum uniform.  When I happened to stumble upon this pattern all over the magazines during the start of spring (H&M actually devoted a section of their lookbook for this pattern), I thought how on earth can I make it work with my style? And I got busy devising ways to incorporate it into my wardrobe 101.  Ergo, I accepted the challenge and bought this jumpsuit .  If you are wondering how was I able to get away with it? simple, I used a solid classic cut vest as an anchor for this trendy print.

WHAT I WORE:

JUMPSUT from Mango house

VEST Korean Brand

CLUTCH from Grade Tide Bag Shop

EARRINGS gift from a friend

SHOES Zara

 I wore this style for a birthday dinner treat of a friend.  I don't mind wearing a jumpsuit for a short period of time.  However, it is a big NO for me if it's a day-long event.  I just don't find it comfortable especially when I have to go to the loo.

 I streamed down my accessories to a pair of statement feathery earrings.  I got this as a birthday gift from another friend of mine. I figured that since the prints that I wore looks loud, I might as well tone the other things down so there, no necklace at all and neutral blush and gloss only.

Gold and studs

Even though my profession is in the creative side, there are still times when we are required to don a corporate style every now and then.  This usually happens whenever we have client meetings or regional reviews where all the big bosses will be swarming in our office.  This was one of those days when I had to face a client thus explains the heels and the shift dress.  (and yes, this is a late post)

WHAT I WORE:

SHIFT DRESS from Dunnes

NECKLACE is from my office colleague (bday gift)

BELT from Fashion House

CLUTCH from my daughter's kiddie party lootbag 

HEELS from Steve Madden

I love how the gold studs seemed to make the rather classic cut of this shift dress into a more contemporary style.  And the gold belt gives the extra oomph and just change the mood of what could have been a very reserved outfit.

 The cuff bracelet and the statement necklace are also part of the blings given to me by my office colleagues.

 So that's it folks.   Till the next upload!