KIMONO KILLER

I have seen this trend spread like wildfire sometime ago but for me, Kimono is more than  just a trend piece.  I believe in its versatility and its ability to transform a rather boring wardrobe into an interesting one.  This kimono added a little brightness and softness to what could have been a tougher look here.  Bringing the kimono in somehow made the outfit a tad more chic and work appropriate.  So peeps, don't be afraid to experiment with trend pieces even if the season is well gone, you can always reinvent it and incorporate it back into your wardrobe.

WHAT I WORE:

kimono from HAIDOUYI

racer back maxi dress from FOREVER 21

ankle boots from H&M

purse from an online shop

eyewear from MIU MIU

fringe earrings from H&M

FRINGED EARTH TONES

I love the versatility of earth tones primarily because it compliments olive skinned toned women like me.  I also have this fascination over fringes because it brings out a little unexpected quirkiness in an otherwise common outfit.  In this outfit, I paired this lovely fringed wrap (which I actually got on great bargain; an unbelievable 20rmb or more or less 200PHP/ 5USD) with my camel culottes and some basic heels.  It is a very light and casual ensemble but most of all, it is just weather appropriate in the sweltering heat that Guangzhou is experiencing lately.  Well, I guess Summer is really almost here.

WHAT I WORE:

fringed wrap from LENON

tank top from H&M

camel culottes from H&M

bronze heels from MASSIMO DUTTI

leather tote from CELINE

eyewear from MARC JACOBS

necklace; bday gift from a friend MINT

beige and brown bangles from WWW

leopard bangle from FOREVER 21

OCEAN PARK FRILLS

amazed by the roller coaster

I visited Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai (almost Coloane, Macau) which is said to be  the biggest ocean park in the whole world yesterday. It was indeed an interesting trip that I will probably blog about one of these days.  However, it was also a very tiring one-thanks to the sweltering heat and then the sudden thunderstorm in the afternoon.  I knew beforehand that it might be a gruelling hot day because summer is just around the corner here in China.  In times like this, I make sure that what I wear won't get in the way of comfort or else I will end up feeling grumpy the whole day.  My mood changes if I end up sweating a lot under the sun or if I get tired from so much walking; no matter how interesting the place is.

So for this trip, I made sure to wear some cotton top and bottom.  I didn't want to wear a skirt because I want to be able to move around with ease so I chose a pair of culottes.  This bottom is actually a vintage one; a hand me down from my grams a few years before she passed away.  I did not want to wear a tank top primarily because this trip is a part of a company related trip so I still wanted to look quite presentable at some point.  Thus, I chose this cold shoulder top.

WHAT I WORE:

cold shoulder top from ALORA

culottes from my grandma

bag from GIVENCHY

flats from SHISHANG

eyewear from MINISO

choker from ACCESSORIZE

necklace with cross pendant from ESHA

like a little mermaid scene(the overhead aquarium and yup, that is a whale so just imagine the sheer mammoth size of this thing!)

more whales

the polar ride

the giant led screen

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

In case you haven't noticed yet, I am a woman who loves her colors and I can seldom go for a week without actually wearing something in full color.  However, even if I wear a colourful outfit, I make sure that there is still some basic hues to balance the brightness of it all.  Usually, black works well for me in these kind of situations.  Allow me to gush over this pair of shoes too!  Something I got for an unbelievable price of 30RMB (4$ or 200 PHP).  Yes, I do get overly excited over good cheap finds from time to time.  I like the quirky design of the heels and the buckle too.

WHAT I WORE:

black vest from NACRE

orange chiffon top from H&M

culottes from H&M

bag from GIVENCHY

shoes from VALESKA

eyewear from MINISO

choker from ALYSSA

PEACHY PERFORATIONS

In my professional field, we use accent elements like perforated panels to create quite a stir in the landscape; to generate some interest.  This blazer just reminds me of those interest-generating holes.  The cut of the peach blazer is somewhat formal but the little perforations brings some casual note into the ensemble.  I like it because it made the blackness of this outfit a tad lighter and a whole lotta breezier!  The truth is, this outfit is a very last minute choice because I was not really feeling well during this day.  Black is always my go-to when I don't really want to think so much about what to wear; and then I build up the ensemble from there.

WHAT I WORE:

black sleeveless top from SONIA RYKIEL

black pants from ZARA

peach blazer from MANGOHOUSE

obi belt from flea market

pearl necklace from my mother

eyewear from MIU MIU

bag from NINE WEST

wedge shoes from CHARLES & KEITH

watch from LOCMAN