ON THE ROAD

 Nice weather, breath taking views and an empty road!  What else can I ask for?  surely you will be tempted to have your shot taken too.  These pics were taken at La Cresta community at Murrieta vicinity during my little photowalk session.  Usually, I try to wear flats for photowalk sessions especially when I know it involves a lot of walking.  However, this was an exemption because I was mostly in a car and I just got off it whenever I needed to take a pic.

WHAT I WORE:

cold shoulder from ZARA

black vest from WALMART (I got it for 5 dollars.  It was on clearance sale.)

culottes pants from H&M

black buckled boots from H&M

eyewear from MIUMIU

THE WORK SHORTS

Did I ever mention that summer here in Guangzhou is very unforgiving?  If I did, well I am telling it again and if I haven't yet, then now, I am informing you.  Summer here is different because one has to adjust to the humidity in addition to the sweltering heat.  It can make one sweat so bad even with just a very small distance of walking under the sun.  That is why I never go out without my mini fan and facial mist spray even for lunch breaks.

So because of this, I have to plan my wardrobe lately based on any comfort I can get this summer.  Shorts used to be a no-no for me when it comes to work clothes.  I just feel that it is too casual already.  But I figured that if I mix it with the right top and accessories, then it can be as classy as other workwear.  Here, I paired my shorts with a basic top, a work blazer and a pair of nude pumps.  I just took the blazer off when work was over.

WHAT I WORE:

blazer from H&M

gray top from H&M

black shorts from ZARA

pumps from VALESKA

trapeze bag from CELINE

eyewear from MARC JACOBS

ASYMMETRICAL BY THE LAKE

I know I haven't really done much posting these past few weeks.  I had been busy with work and as I have already told you before, blogging is not really my day job.  It is something that I do by the sidelines but it it not my bread and butter.  Anyway, here is a post about one of those days when I spent a peaceful afternoon by the lake close to my house.  I really love this place because it is very peaceful and it is a lovely spot for afternoon strolls  I have been wanting to do some ootd shots out here and I was finally able to do so.  I wore my asymmetrical dress as a top and paired it with a black high-low skirt.  

WHAT I WORE:

asymmetrical dress from GREENBELT

skirt from ZARA

tie wrap heels from JING MEI

bag from LUXE

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

THE CAPE

There are times when I just like to dress up more corporate regardless if I have a meeting or not.  I usually do this when I want to uplift my mood because what I wear for the day actually affects my mood most of the time.  I tend to make more effort in dressing up whenever I am tired or had an almost all nighter the night before.  This cape has been in my closet for almost a year now until I decided to wear it today.  i just couldn't find the right pants to go along with it until this pair came along; and I do think that the tailored cut of this pants fits the cape perfectly.  I had to wear heels though or else I will be sweeping the floors because it is a tad longer than it is supposed to be. (and I am too lazy to bring it to the tailor for cutting).

WHAT I WORE:

cape from ZARA

inner top from H&M (my kiddo's shirt)

pants from H&M

eyewear from MIU MIU

phantom bag from CELINE

necklace  from MARCUS (birthday gift before)

dangling earrings from GINA TRICOT

shoes from H&M

watch from LOCMAN

bangle from JACKY (birthday gift 2 years ago)

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