PALM SPRINGS DREAMIN'

While everyone is at the Coachella event this weekend, here I am dreaming of the desert ; of Palm Springs and the music.  Coachella would have been great for a fashion and music enthusiast like me.  I would have gone if I don't have to think about work or the fambam.  And since I am not there physically, then I would just rather celebrate the event through clothing style, of course!  So here is the first of my Coachella series and if you have been following my insta, then I already gave a glimpse of some of the styles I came up with.  Watch out for the details of those in my upcoming blogposts.

So for this look, I love the bohemian print of this jumpsuit and if only it isn't a jumpsuit, I would wear this to work most of the time.  No, I don't have an aversion towards jumpsuits, in fact, I usually love it.  But I wouldn't wear it to work because it can be a nuisance when you are in a hurry in the loo. :-)   Paired it with a flowy top that I used as an outerwear here.  Since my prints are quite loud already, I opted for a solid hue to make the jumpsuit color pop.

WHAT I WORE:
jumpsuit from H&M
flowy top used as an outerwear from FOREVER 21
pandora bag from GIVENCHY
eyewear from MINISO
boots from H&M
earrings and bangles H&M

SPRING FEVER

Spring is not my favourite season but boy! I am just so glad that Mr. Sun come out to play more often lately.  So since the sun is out then so are my legs especially if I am just running errands on a weekend.  This off-shoulder dress was given by my mother and I must admit that it is perfect for both Spring and Summer season.  It has that boho and sweet vibe in it.  I must say that it is also very comfortable and light to wear.  I paired it with a sandals I bought online for a bargain.  If I remember it right, it is less than 10 USD.  I am a sucker for thrift finds that are quite unique and edgy.

WHAT I WORE:

off shoulder tunic from MUSHKA BY SIENNA ROSE

shorts from ZARA

sandals from ONLINE SHOP

eyewear from MINISO

choker from ACCESSORIZE

FRAYED FLARED FRIDAY

Denim jeans are not my thing but if I do wear one, I prefer the flared type more than the others.  Maybe because flared pants give the illusion of leaner and longer legs; or probably because it polishes a rather casual look into something more than a laid back jeans day.  I cut this denim myself and let the bottom edges stay a little frayed for a more raw style. I paired my denim with a shirtdress and a vest for a more smart casual look.  The bandana gave the ensemble a little more edge than the usual "smasual" look.

WHAT I WORE:

shirt dress from H&M

vest from NACRE

flared denim from DJEANS

caleen boots from ISABEL MARANT

eyewear from MIU MIU

bangles from H&M

watch from LOCMAN (Tutto Tondo edition)

A classic Italian timepiece from my mother-in-law 

JEANS AND STUDS

The advantage of working in a creative setting is that I don't really need to be suited and dress to the nines everyday for it.  There are times when I can just be laid back, well in terms of clothing of course! not work.  Today is one of those days when I am not really in the mood to power dress at all.  Jeans can work in the office especially if it is in a darker color.  I paired it with a loose-fit outerwear and a tie-front tunic.  Since it is not so cold, I thought I should give my knee high boots a rest and wear some ankle boots instead.  I love this boots  because it has an inner heels inside of it just like the other Marant Beckett sneakers.  It gives the added height; not that I need it but this one is really comfortable in spite of the couple of inches wedge heels.

WHAT I WORE:

tie-front tunics from PULL AND BEAR

black outer wear from ZARA

skinnies from H&M

boots from ISABEL MARANT

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

BIKER CHIC

I have this never-ending fascination with the grunge/rock/biker fashion.  There was even a time when all I wore were band shirts and leather jackets.  Yup, been there, done that during my younger years.  Slipping into this mode is like second skin to me.  I paired my biker jacket with a shirt I bought during my recent US trip.  The frayed edges seemed to match the rough look I want for the top.  However, I did not want to look like I am about to go to a band concert when the truth is I was on my way to work.  Yeah, I worked this Sunday afternoon.  So I wore my patterned jogger pants for a little "chicness" and to soften the look a bit.  The combat boots that I got for an astonishing low price completed the look.  I got the pair for 20rmb which is around 3 USD.  Amazing huh?  I got it from online thrift shopping.  China is actually amazing when it comes to online bargains.

WHAT I WORE:

top from URBAN OUTFITTERS

biker jacket from COATS TRADING CO

pants from H&M

combat boots from online shop

bag from CELINE

eyewear from MIU MIU

goofin' around