COLD SHOULDER CLASSIC

I love cold shoulder tops because it gives a hint of your shoulders without the commitment of going out without sleeves.  It exudes sexiness without showing too much skin.  Though it has the tendency to be quite a weekend wardrobe rather than an office attire, it can still be a "work appropriate" ensemble if matched with the right stuffs.  Here, I paired the colourful cold shoulder top with a basic black skirt and a pair of tie wrap heels.  My style strategy whenever I wear a trendy piece is to mute down the other parts of my outfit so as to highlight the trend and keep everything else  a tad more classic.  In this way, I am able to wear it to work.

WHAT I WORE:

blue cold shoulder top from FOREVER 21

black skirt from MANGO

medium flap bag from CHANEL

tie wrap heels from JING MEI (And I got this pair for about 200php or 5USD only!)

eyewear from MIU MIU

pearl necklace from MARCUS (birthday gift from a good friend of mine)

pearl clover bracelet from VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS

watch from LOCMAN

The hub's bday gift to me about 2 or 3 years ago

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

OFFSHOULDER

The off shoulder has always been like the roaring emblem of spring or summer season.  Probably because it is such a comfortable piece of clothing on a sweltering hot day.  I like this pink off shoulders primarily because it is a button down top and yet it is an off shoulder; a combination that is seldom seen together.  I wore this to a church service and our Mum's day celebration with the family.

WHAT I WORE:

off shoulder top from MISS SHE

Culottes from H&M

rock stud white shoes from an online Korean shoe shop

drew bag from CHLOE

minimal baroque eyewear from PRADA

choker from MLX

DENIM AND JUMPSUIT

This oversized jumpsuit is such a comfortable and edgy piece to wear.  I have a tendency to go for unconventional cuts like this.  I like the idea that its shape is something unique yet the colour is not loud at all thereby balancing the look.  I paired it with the ever so traditional denim jacket to tone it down a bit for work.  My husband jokingly referred to it as a clown suit which I may say is partly correct because of the big size of the bottom part.  I think I can actually fit a dog or maybe another human in it because of its gargantuan width.  However, I think that is what makes this piece stand-out.  You just have to match it with appropriate stuffs to make it work with you not against you.  What is even more important is the confidence you wear whenever you don an edgy ensemble; you have to stand tall on your decision.  If you believe in what you are wearing then it will definitely make the look a thousand times better.

WHAT I WORE:

denim jacket from ROBERTO CAVALLI

jumpsuit from LUXESHOP

babouche flats from CELINE

drew mini bag from CHLOE

bracelets from OPIA

rings from GINA TRICOT

choker necklace from MLX

eyewear from MINISO

watch from LOCMAN

THE PENCIL SKIRT

One can usually find a pencil skirt in an office woman's closet.  For years, this skirt have been repeatedly referred to as one of the most versatile and reliable office wear.  If you don't know what to wear to work in the morning, grab your pencil skirt and voila! you will emerge with a polished look for the office.  Here, I opted to wear a printed pencil skirt instead of the usual plain coloured ones.  I kept the rest of my outfit simple and in solid colours so that the focus will be on the skirt.

WHAT I WORE:

pencil skirt from H&M

white blouse with black neck piping from H&M

mini faye from CHLOE

gray vest from REVERIE UOMO

boots from H&M

eyewear from PRADA

choker from Allyson