If you have been following me on Instagram ( @yourstylearchitect), you will notice a shift in my perspective on being a fashion influencer / fashionista. I have always loved fast fashion for the value worth of the item and more so that I can style and trend looks at a lower cost however with all that is going on with climate change, I started to only recently realise how the fast fashion industry significantly contributes to global warming and therefore decided to do my little bit to help make a difference.
To be honest, whilst some of my items are sponsored however most of the items I showcase are my personal buys. And whilst I have also highly recommended " Rent an outfit" concept but for some this may be a costlier option. Therefore working with the current items in your wardrobe, I decided to start showcasing how one can style an item in various ways in order to " stretch your dollar" and be fashion sustainable. You will find these looks on my IGTV on Instagram.
Meanwhile, this " dress" you see in this post is actually a skirt that is part of a Malay style outfit known as a Baju Kurung. The longer style top can be worn as a summer dress on its own and since this is a maxi skirt, I decided to split up the outfit to create different outfits from one. Therefore the skirt has been styled as a strapless summer dress here in this post.
I had done the same too with a maxi skirt that was featured on my IGTV ( 4 Ways To Wear A Maxi Skirt). Cinching the waist with a wide leather belt helps to create some form to the outfit and as the print was a batik style print, I decided to style this look retro with a headscarf and retro accessories. Thanks to my mom, these vintage earrings ( way back from the 50s and ring which was actually a scarf ring) completed the look for me.
I kinda enjoy mix and matching an existing piece from my wardrobe to create different looks so that one need not constantly be out purchasing new outfits but rather get creative to style what you have in your closet in different looks. You can also do your part to help global warming in this way.
Let me know if you have any further styling ideas on how to wear a maxi skirt.
I recently came across a picture from Carolina Herrera's Fall 2019 collection and immediately thought to myself - " I have a similar looking skirt in my wardrobe". So off I went pulling this skirt out which I had featured before on my post in one of my previous looks ( see post here), and decided to work on styling this skirt 4 ways starting off with the look inspired by Carolina Herrera.
Photo courtesy of :Vogue.com
I styled my skirt in 4 different ways and released an IGTV video on Instagram where some of you had commented that you had liked this particular look, whilst others were intrigued in how I mixed and match the skirt with existing pieces from my wardrobe to create different looks for different occasions. You can check out the video below.
Please click on this link if you are unable to view the video above : https://youtu.be/PM6vnknTwfA
I think in this day and age, with us fashionistas being more conscious of how we shop and how we can help to sustain fashion, therefore, trying to mix and match items from your current wardrobe and recycling looks is most certainly a refreshing way to add life to old pieces and also to be creative in our styling options.
I hope you enjoy the video as well as this designer inspired look for Fall 2019 and do let me know which look is your favourite from the video.
Top & Skirt : H&M // Sandals : Mimosa // Ring : Swarosvki
Ventured to this beautiful quasi local cafe just around the corner from my place called "The Tuckshop." The name in itself immediately drew us in as it sounded very nostalgic. Setup by 3 friends ( a French, Italian and a local) over a pint of beer, The Tuckshop was aimed at providing that contemporary social space that brought both expats and locals together which was more than your typical watering hole.
The menu items was quite a fusion of both east and west items. Feeling hungry and wanting to try out everything on the menu, we decided to start off with their Snack sampler which comprised of our local version of what carrot cake is topped with a spicy sauce, crispy chicken wings, crispy and crunch crackling roast pork and mozzarella cheese stuffed donut. What more can we ask for to kick off the palate with!!
My son's favourite has got to be their mushroom linguine done in an Aglio Olio style. Just remember to mention not to add any chilli if its for kids as we did not realise it came pretty spicy but he loves his spice so it was all good.
My husband obviously went for the burger of which he enjoyed every last morsel of this plate!
** Do note that " The Tuckshop" change their menu items regularly.to provide a variety of dining options for their guests. The items sampled above were available at the time of our visit.
Back to my outfit, since the venue of our dining experience was a quaint one, hence I decided to recycle an old top from my wardrobe with a different pairing. You may check out this top in an earlier post here!
Bringing myself back to retro style, I kept accessories close to minimum and let the outfit speak for itself being a retro styled print skirt with my ruffle top. The loud and bold colours certainly was a nice match against the retro styled homes at the back of the alley where the restaurant was.
Snooping around, I found a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop dining area and had to document it on this post as well. I love how these old architectural style buildings are still kept in pretty good condition in Singapore.
Hope you will have the chance to check out The Tuckshop the next time you are in Geylang!
Ice cream colours is Spring 2018 hottest colour trends. Pleasant and certainly soothing and refreshing ( no pun intended..) to the eye, I decided to pair Spring's hottest shades this weekend exploring Haji Lane, nestled in the muslim quarters of Singapore
A whimsical hipster neighbourhood with quaint and stand alone boutiques, cafe, bars and restaurants - its a definite must-stop tourist destination if you are visiting Singapore. Delicacies and cuisines both local and international tickle the tastebuds of many. You can most certainly enjoy a lovely meal of kebabs whilst if I am not mistaken ( with a license) some restaurants still do offer Shisha smoking at their outlets.
After walking through the narrow streets and taking in the culture and smells of this lovely enclave, I had to end the day with a nice ice cold beer!
These shots were taken awhile back when I had done a Video on White Shirt Pairings and thought it would be nice to re-post this look to inspire you to trend maxi tulle skirts for the rest of Summer.
The peachy tone of the skirt and it's flowing gracefulness reminds me so much of attending a Garden Party - even more so ( if I could ever have a chance) one in Tuscany. Just that cool casualness about this outfit is ideal for even Sunday Brunch or a Weekend Wedding.
Trending with old accessory favourites from my wardrobe - metallic clutch, layered stacked bracelets, thick studded waist belt and my beloved Michael Kors watch to complete the look.
Here are some street styles of wearing Long / Maxi Tulle skirts. Remember pairing it with an appropriate style top would define the outfit as you would like it to be e.g glamourous or dress down.
Clockwise from top left :: Photos courtesy of Chicwish.com // Alana Ruas // Fashdir.com // Chicwish.com
A pre-school teacher by day and fashion blogger by night / weekends, blogging provides me an avenue where I can inspire others to achieve trendy and fashionable styles without having to splurge a whole lot of money doing so. " Getting The Look For Less" is my motto and helping women realise all of us can look good no matter what age, shape or size we are!
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