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Hi everyone,

Exciting news to share! Coshio.com - an online multilabel, designer store has just published an interview none other than with MOI! So excited for this opportunity to be interviewed with so many other international bloggers.

http://coshio.com/blog/blogger-interview-simone-inspires-her-readers-by-sharing-getting-the-look-for-less

Have fun reading and hope you will find something interesting to get on Coshio.com. Check out my interview here !

Love,
Simone xoxo

Hi everyone,

If you haven't noticed already, I had just put together a brand new Look & Feel for my blog. After 4 years, I figured it needed a little sprucing up for Summer 2016!

So to kick off and in celebration of a brand new " Simone - Your Style Architect", let me share with you a new multi label designer online store I discovered this week. Although they are canadian based but they DO offer shipping to the USA where many of you guys are from, so it is a perfect site to check out.

Simons.ca to me, is pretty much similar to ASOS.com where they offer a range of high end designer wear but also current season trending items on a lower budget for those who love to get the look for less. Besides their Women's collections, they also cover Men's and Home / Lifestyle items which was such a treat knowing you can get beautiful bedding sets, cushions and even decorative items like candle holders and items to dress up your kids' rooms.

Photo courtesy of Simons.ca

Of course, my main focus was checking out the Women's collection more than anything else. Besides top designer labels such as Diane Von Fursternberg, Chloe, Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors etc just to name a few, they also carry mid range brands from all over the world. So you are bound to find something to fit your budget. And like all amazing and successful online stores, they now carry a range of products and items under their own private label " Simons".

TREND # 1 - JUMPSUIT

Clockwise from left to right : Boho Chic Jumpsuit //Penny Lane Quay Sunglasses//
Pure Feather Hoop Earrings // Emma Go - Sophie Sandals

So, what better way then to put together looks for you - mix and matching some of their items that caught my eye whilst surfing through their site. I am indeed getting excited about these looks, just unfortunate that being based in Hong Kong, they do not ship internationally as far as I know, but it won't hurt to drop them an email to find out more.

I was inspired by this classic black and white jumpsuit with a sexy halter top to put together this first Look. The comfort of those loose flowing palazzo pants makes this an outfit you can dress up or down. For me, I always believe that when you buy an item it needs to take you places. Not just working on a single look. So I styled this jumpsuit smart casual with beautiful large round rim sunglasses, and continued the bohemian theme with drop real feather earrings and accentuating the 2 tone outfit with these gorgeous metallic sandals!

If jumpsuits is your thing, here is another popular favourite style for this season. Blending culottes and jumpsuits into one.

Fluid Culotte Jumper

TREND # 2 - SHIRTDRESS

Clockwise from top left to right : Redesigned Chic Linen Shirtdress // Golden Hammered Cuff // Shiny Italian Clutch // Steve Madden Belinda Sandals

I love shirtdresses especially for Summer as it's so quick to get up and go and yet with different accessories, it again allows you room to play with your looks. A great travel item as well. This linen shirtdress in a pastel pink hue just called out to me. The sleeveless style was pretty with a twist of the higher neckline. No Summer wardrobe is complete without a pair of leather sandals and these Steve Madden ones are puuuurrrfect!

Kept accessories to the brown / gold tone hue and a simple clutch would finish off this look. All nice and simple yet understated elegance. A great weekend outfit or one for dress down Fridays in the office.

TREND # 3 - ONE PIECE SWIMWEAR

Clockwise from top left to right : Soft Straw Hat // O'Neill Bare Shoulder Beach Dress //
Vanessa Wu Metallic Sandals // Anne Cole Monochrome High Neck One Piece Swimsuit

Well, I don't know about you but I obviously prefer one piece swimsuits as opposed to bikini wear simply because I am so self conscious of my bulging waistline. Hey look - we are all not perfect so we need to choose the right items to suit our figures and that will accentuate our best assets and hide our flaws! ha ha ha....

Loving this beautiful floral swimsuit and figured a nice beach dress, metallic espadrilles and a beautiful sunhat would make it the perfect look to take you out on those fab summer beach holidays!

Here are also some other styles I was drawn to in their store :

Michael Kors Jewel Logo Bandeau One Piece Swimsuit

Simons Scalloped Pique Balconette One Piece Swimsuit

La Blanca Sahara Drape Halther One Piece Swimsuit

There are just so many items that fit my budget on Simons.ca, and here are some of Summer's hot trending items you may wish to consider when you head over to Simons.ca to put together your Summer Wardrobe.

Tassel Belt Tunic Dress

Wavy Lace Dress

Of course no outfit is complete without that perfect handbag to throw your stuff in. Loving these styles.

Nioulargo Hobo Bag

Italian Leather Sleek Saddles Bag

Which of the above would you consider getting? Love to hear from you in the comments below!

Love,

Simone xoxo

Hey everyone,

And so the final of all giveaways in my current March - April 2016 series of 4 Giveaways is here.

Personally, I do love shopping at T.J.Maxx especially whenever I head back to U.S for my summer holidays. The range of brands widely available and across the board products from household to baby items. From ladies wear, accessories to kids toys. Not forgetting the men and sporting gear.... this place is like a candy store to me.

So grab your chance now to win a US$ 150 gift card from T.J. Maxx and go pamper yourself with something nice from this lovely multibrand store.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $150 T.J.Maxx Gift Card

Co-hosts: Peanut Butter And Whine // Jenns Blah Blah Blog // Coupons and Freebies Mom // Taffeta & Tulips // Peaches In A Pod // SWEET HAUTE // Simone - Your Style Architect //Where My Soul Belongs // Peace and Chaos // Mommies with Cents

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!

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Simone xoxo

Hi Everyone,

As we move into the new year, many of you would probably start thinking about what fashion items you should be trending for 2015. With the many post Christmas and New Year Sales going on ( and here in Asia - pre Chinese New Year Sales), here's my top 10 items I have identified that will be staples for most of 2015 and "must-haves", to help ease your shopping woes.

1) Military / Khaki Jacket

Marc Jacobs // Victoria Beckham

As seen on the runway, some designers such as Marc Jacobs, Victoria Beckham, Chanel & Marissa Webb have drawn their inspiration from the Safari. A versatile style of jacket and ideally for Spring when the weather warms up a little but still cool enough where you still need an outerwear, here are my options which you could easily purchase online.

ASOS // Maison Scotch Knit Sleeve Jacket( Polyvore)

2) Toga/ One Shoulder Dress

In 2014, we saw Off Shoulder dresses trending the runway, but for 2015, a twist on this with the one shoulder or toga dress/ top is the way to go. An ideal date night outfit!

Photo courtesy of Elle.com

Clocwise from top left : Zero + Maria Cornejo // J Mendel // Tanya Taylor // J Mendel

Clockwise from top left : Choies.com // Choies.com // Michael Kors // Forever 21

3) Culottes

The twist on trending this style of shorts for 2015 is how you pair it this time for work - with blazers, tailored button down shirts and definitely with heels to give it a polished touch instead of flip flops.

Hermes // Chanel // Edun

Check these styles out online to start trending Culottes.

Adam Lippes Baggy Denim Culottes

ASOS

4) Gingham
While Plaid and checks are still trending for Spring, particularly so would be the Gingham print. For 2015, Gingham takes on a sexy swing on the fashion runway. No longer reserve for young girls' outfits or kitchen linens, sexy up with Gingham prints from these great online buys. Try combining this trend with the apron/ skirt layering trend for Spring 2015.

Net A Porter // New Look // Marissa Webb

Yesstyle.com // Sportmax // WAREHOUSE

5) Kimono Style

For outerwear in Spring 2015, go for longer silhouettes tied at the waist with a belt aka Obi belt. The kimono, martial arts inspired dressing is another hot favourite on the runway.

Alexander Wang // Philip Lim // Chadwick Bell

Get the look for less from these fabulous stores.

Clockwise from top left : Donna Karen // Josie Natori // Lookbook Store // Tahari

6) Boho / Hippie Maxi Dress
A strong emphasis on 1970s for Spring 2015, its time for flower power to rise again! Pull out those vintage Boho dresses or shop online now for a classic look that will take you places.

Valentino // Pucci // Etro // Roberto Cavalli

Here are some of my favourites on Getting The Look For Less :

ASOS // Nordstrom - Women's Gypsy

Choies,com // Matchesfashion.com

7) Tailored Shirtdress
I personally believe this is always a year on year classic item to own. But instead of grabbing your boyfriend's or husband's oversize shirt to make it your own, go for one that is tailored and structured with a feminine twist. Whilst at it try combining it with other trends e.g Gingham/ Denim/ Red or Yellow or pair it with an oversize belt turning it into a Kimono style outfit which are all trending in 2015.

Photo courtesy of Glamour.com

Top from left clockwise : ASOS // Choies.com // Choies.com // Halston ( Revolveclothing.com)

8) Lace Dress
Designers were making laces of varied colours for 2015, but ethereal white definitely made it's mark for Spring 2015.

Valentino

Diane Von Fursternberg // Chloe

Why not try out these looks to trend the romantic lace style for 2015?

ASOS // NEXT // TOPSHOP

9) Jumpsuits
Certainly this style of outfit doesn't come as a surprise seeing it was trending for Fall / Winter 2014. The twist on Jumpsuits for 2015 is all about the necklines, cut of the suit, statement accessory pairing - oversize belts, scarves and jewelry which all adds that hint of sophistication to what would be an industrial world inspired look.

Marios Shwab // Naeem Khan // Giuletta

Pamella Roland // Tagliapetra // Trace Reese

These online finds are definitely worth considering in getting this look for less.

Great Jumpsuits online @ ASOS

Choies.com // Choies.com // NEXT

10) Gladiator Sandals

Now I bet most of you would already have this item stashed in your closet - so bring them out cos Gladiator Sandals is definitely worth trending again for Spring 2015. Paris Fashion Week for SS 2015 saw more Gladiator Sandals pairing than any other shoe type.

Photo courtesy of Marieclaire.co.uk

Photo courtesy of Fashionisers.com

Find these gorgeous styles online now :

Choies.com // Zooshoo // Jessica Buurman

Choies.com //Zooshoo // Shopbop

To try not blowing your budget this Spring 2015, go for combine trends when purchasing your new staples. Mix and match them to get the most mileage of your items. For example, One Shoulder Jumpsuit or White Lace Toga Dress, Shirtdress in Gingham, Boho Maxi dress with perhaps oversize belt Kimono style etc.. You get the drift....

You can shop these gorgeous looks now and here.

Till then, do drop me a comment below on which is your favourite item you would like to add to your closet for Spring 2015?

Love,
Simone xoxo

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween everyone!

I know you have been waiting anxiously to hear of the MICHAEL KORS GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY which I had promised to be posted today. Unfortunately due to some logistical issues, we will not be able to launch it till Monday, 3 November 2014. So please watch this space on Monday to log in your entries.

Michael Kors who is well known for designing classic American Sportswear, has made his mark in the fashion league with both his MICHAEL Michael Kors and KORS Michael Kors collections. His style has always been simple, chic and elegant and therefore are always classics to own and has timeless value. Many Hollywood celebrities have been seen styled in Michael Kors e.g Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum, Catherine Zeta-Jones and even USA's first lady - Michelle Obama just to name a few. So I decided to dedicate this post to my favourite Michael Kors outfits from his Resort Collection 2015, just to tickle your tastebuds.

Seeing it's Halloween, I was not going to post a picture of myself in some hideous god-forsaken costume, however felt this Michael Kors Snake Print Dress ( from couple of seasons back)would somehow suffice to create an element of fun for this post.I had to top off the look with my Michael Kors Chronograph Watch - a favourite accessory of mine and many other fashion bloggers, if you haven't noticed just yet.

I wanted to give a new spin to this outfit, so decided to style the thin, similar fabric waist belt that came with the dress as an accessory, and worked with a statement belt instead to bring this look fashion forward. Do you like it? Pairing it with these sold-out, ZARA taupe mules, was just perfect for that "Back to Nature" feel with all earthy tones to complete the outfit.

Dress : Michael Kors ( similar here & here)
Statement Belt : WAREHOUSE ( similar here)

Thin Belt ( worn as a scarf) : came with the dress as a waist belt.

Cuff : Thrifted ( similar here)

Clutch : Balenciaga inspired ( similar here & here)

Earrings : Dior inspired ( similar here)

Watch : Michael Kors ( similar here)

Mules : Zara ( sold out) (similar here)

Following the recent Fashion Week showcases for 2015, here are some of my favourite picks from Michael Kor's Resort Collection for 2015 where you will notice, nude and classic looks, mix and matching with bolder trendier floral prints and crop top silhouettes. I grouped them by colours so you can enjoy trending them in Spring 2015.