CULOTTES AND CAMEL

I have this fascination with culottes and other cropped pants for the longest time.  A pair of culottes is a versatile piece for me.  It can be casual and laid back yet it can be also be a fashionable workwear if styled properly.  Here, I paired a rather casual looking bottom with a more structured top to make it look more like an office wear rather than something you wear on a day of mall hopping.  The camel coat somehow lightened up the monochromatic tones of the outfit I am wearing.  I used to be known as a woman of bright coloured clothes but I noticed that my taste is slowly gravitating towards neutrals and other basic hues lately.  Must be the weather here in Guangzhou which always seemed to be gloomy.  I have to keep in mind to add some color and texture to my spring wardrobe.  Watch out for it folks.

WHAT I WORE:

camel coat from ZARA

black top from HUSSEIN CHALAYAN 

gingham culottes from ZARA (TRAFALUC)

boots from FOREVER 21 ONLINE SHOP

trapeze bag from CELINE

leather belt used as a choker

eyewear from MARC JACOBS

bracelet and midi rings from H&M

SUMMER IN WINTER

sunny day

This edgy pants, or should I say culottes, is one of my favorite closet piece.   You can say that I like it so much because I am wearing it for winter even if it screams summer.  For me, comfort is important on the outfits I wear for office primarily because I move a lot and draw as well.  It will be difficult to draw and design when you have to think about your clothes as well. I like this ensemble because it is super comfortable as well as dressy enough for sudden office or client meetings.

WHAT I WORE:

white coat from MANGOHOUSE ONLINE

maroon culottes from H&M

gray ribbed turtleneck from ZARA

boots from ALDO

pashli mini red bag from 3.1 PHILLIP LIM 

eyewear from MARC JACOBS