Feeling kinda nervous today. Being the last day of 2020 and as much as I wish to say good riddance to a year riddled with sadness and so much uncertainty however, I am also a little apprehensive of what to expect for 2021. Well, we can only try to stay positive and keep safe.
So as all of us start to get busy and ready to move on with our lives, here's a last goodbye to 2020. Festive looks I had put together being inspired with jewellery pieces I have in my closet - and styling them with clothing items I have in my closet.
Enjoy the video below for some fashion inspiration. Meanwhile, do also enjoy taking in these pictures of how I styled a casual summer dress and added some oomph to the outfit to turn it into a festive party dress. Have fun getting your festive looks together with simple jewellery pieces to inspire you to mix and match.
See you in the new year !!
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As many of our countries are slowly opening up, this is the time when we can get dressed up again and head outdoors. I do love maxi dresses a lot and when the owner of Linen & More approached me to style this dress - I was extremely delighted.
The silkiness of the material makes it such a comfy dress to style during the heat of summer. Now when comes to jewellery pairing, most people would not dare to think of pairing statement jewellery with a printed dress but as many of you know me - more is more - and so this stunning pair of Kira Hoop Earrings from Esme Crystals which is available from House Of Rajput, is the perfect pair of earrings to style with this dress. Its edgy design yet classy design with the peppering of crystals brings out both the femininity of the dress as well as yet add that touch of elegance to this classic summer dress.
Simple yet elegant sandals from Bayou Soles completes the look and the pairing with a statement bucket bag makes this look standout from the crowd. However, like the angel that dresses the Christmas Tree, I had to bring out this edgy belt that I got from my favourite vintage store - A Vintage Tale to complete this total look.
It's Father's Day weekend and I am sure with Phase 2 now reopened in Singapore, many of you would have taken the opportunity to go dine out and have a little mini celebration. A much deserved family bonding time over good food and drinks this weekend. Remember stay cautious, wear your mask and keep your distance.
I had posted this look on Instagram earlier on in the week and felt it should be reposted here with my full photo shoot shots highlighting and reemphasising how grateful we are of this new breakthrough with the new steroid and possibly antibody vaccine they are hoping to roll out once the data is collected and more trials done but light at the end of the tunnel for sure.
I chose to do another editorial style shoot in the comfort of my own home ( and also a safer option than heading out when all are running out and about). Played with a newspaper background and literally "broke through" to create this pictorial. I love the comfort of this rock chic look and I think it exudes some a "strong" woman / boss babe vibe to it. So went more edgy with the darker lip shade from Amplio Beauty and upcycled this old vest with a gorgeous patch from Just Gayas ( please do DM her on Instagram for prices and pattern options as it is not listed on her site yet). This look was finished off with a pair of stunning earrings from one of their latest collection from Shop Lustre and bangles ( a mix of 2 sets) from Stones That Rock. You may wish to note that they are having a storewide sale ( 25% off) all their jewellery online now till 26 June 2020, and you may also be gifted a free bracelet with your purchase.
Completing this rock chic look are these buttery soft, handcrafted, curated pair of leather booties which I have worn countless of times regardless of climate and season. Its definitely an investment footwear to own. For my followers, The Tui Collection is offering a 25% off these Booties - use code " Booties25" to upon checkout for this fabulous deal!!
Hope you enjoyed this post and do note many of these brands do ship internationally, with many also offering free shipping within Singapore ( local shipping). Do pay them a visit and support them if you can.
As it's Hari Raya today or Eid Mubarak, here in Singapore we have a long weekend off. So whilst taking things a little more chill this weekend, thought I would bring you this look which you can be inspired to style as soon as the lockdown is lifted, come 2 June 2020. Ok, I know it will be in stages before we are all free to run about town like as if nothing happened.. yet I am sure you can still trend this if you need to head to somewhere a little more classier or just to cheer you up since things are getting better.
More importantly whatever you do, please do keep this habit going for now at least - to ALWAYS WEAR A MASK! And for those of you having to head back to work, this would be a great chance to get dressed up and masked up fashionably to lift your spirits and mood. This gorgeous mask is from Al.Ma.Lu Boutique which is designed by a gorgeous Italian, Martina who is currently based in Singapore. I fell in love with Martina's elegant and classy patterned masks and was so drawn to it ( I think I have maybe 6 of her masks now in my household). This one even has small coloured crystal stones on it, whilst others have small flowers embroidered on one corner of the masks. Just makes my day wearing them!
The fit and that it does not pull on the ears was perfect for me and why not add more colour to this gorgeous outfit by Love,Bonito with the mask. Statement sleeves is one of my weaknesses and this top I love sooo much as I can wear the sleeves off shoulder or further up on the shoulders to create different feel to the outfit. Of course the yellow accessories of this vintage bag and the Zara heels all adds to complete the look.
Let us not forget that even with wearing a mask, one can always still style statement earrings. I am sure many of you do not bother seeing that the masks will take centrestage or the earrings will get caught up with the loops of the mask, but hey, I am not a " style architect" if I can't tell you - YES, YOU CAN!! And these gorgeous faux pearl earrings is the cutest pair which I can easily flex each branch to suit my look. With all that's happening with the mask and the earrings - I figured a dainty multi pearl necklace from Embrace Jewellery would nicely fit into the whole scene since the neckline is quite low and allows for just 1 more girl to join the party.
Again, of course with mask wearing, many would not consider wearing lip colours out and about and for fear of staining their cloth masks - but a little colour on the lips when you can remove your masks does help. Let's say for a zoom call in the privacy of your home or from your personal office space in the office where you can work without your mask on. That little colour on your lips would definitely perk you up when you are on a call for sure. This stunning shade of Dusty Rose from Amplio Beauty is the most versatile of the colours they have cos it's strong enough to have an impact yet subtle enough to be worn daily.
I know for a fact that A Vintage Tale, Al.Ma.Lu Boutique and Amplio Beauty all offer international shipping, and for those based in Singapore - free local shipping for some of them. So go check them out and get yourselves geared up ready for the lift of the Circuit Breaker!!
Shoes : The Tui Collection ( On Sale - get it here)
Hello everyone.
If you have been following me on Instagram, my last couple of posts were mainly focused on statement jewellery and most of them were pretty large pieces of jewellery. I love how accessories can make or break an outfit. However today, I wanted to showcase how one can also mix and match statement jewellery with daintier pieces and yet all are part of the whole " symphony" to create the total look.
Here I am wearing a gorgeous Esme Crystal Sirena Ring from House of Rajput, in multicolour Swarovski crystal that has been identified as a " Jean Paul Gautier"- as they were specifically designed by him in collaboration with Swarovski. The unique cut of the crystal creates textures when one wears the ring as the light does bounce off in various angles with its unique cuts of the stone, hence creating a spectra of colours.
Wanted to bring out the multi coloured stone against my outfit so chose a plain yet gorgeous powder pink Whistles dress for this look. Kept the other accessories small, dainty and simple so that the ring may stand out against the whole look, yet every piece of jewellery has a role to play in the creation of this total look. The bee bracelet ( by the way I am so loving bee motif on accessories) and the simple pearl necklace from Embrace Jewellery is just perfect to play supporting roles to the Sirena ring. This pair of dainty earrings is from Lovisa and it clearly finishes off the total look. But yet besides the ring, another piece de resistance is this absolutely stunning, made in Singapore, shophouse printed clutch bag from Photophactory. Honestly if you are looking at a bag that makes you stand out from the crowd, yet bearing some form of cultural background to it, then you should check out the range of clutch bags by Photophactory where many are showcasing the Peranakan culture of Asia, with the printed tiles in myriad of colours, as well as shophouses and batiks. Many of the clutches come in dual tone which means you can always mix and match them with different outfits creating different looks with one bag as each flip side is a different picture and colour. In this case, the shophouse clutch only has one print to the bag but I love that it carries with it many colours that could allow this bag to be easily paired with any outfit.
Here, I am showcasing the bag for a more formal look, but you can also check out how I styled this clutch bag with a casual outfit in my post here. Now these gorgeous rainbow heel pair of shoes had to surface from my wardrobe to complete this look. Doesn't it add that final glam, a little retro, touch to the whole look? By the way, they are on sale now from The Tui Collection.
I hope you enjoyed the styling of this outfit and do watch this space as I bring you more fun and exciting ways to style your jewellery pieces soon.
I have been pretty busy the last week working with local brands and businesses which require so much of our support at this time. Anything I could do to help I was more than happy to since we are all still on an extended Circuit Breaker / Lockdown in Singapore.
If you have been following me on Instagram, I had showcased this gorgeous necklace from House of Rajput with a short " How To Style" video on this, but here it is for those of you who are not following me on that platform. This stunning piece made up of brass beaten coins reflecting roman style motifs is such a gorgeous statement piece to dress up any outfit. In this post, I am showcasing the formal look however I will bring you the casual / dress down look shortly. However you can check it out on my Instagram feed and IGTV which I will highlight the link below.
House of Rajput, is a multi-label contemporary jewellery brand based here in Singapore. They work with independent jewellery designers and artisans from India to bring India's rich heritage of craftsmanship to the world. Noticing a gap for affordable bespoke statement jewellery in Singapore, Jia of House of Rajput wanted to create an accessories one-stop shop and curate a selection of statement pieces showcasing these gorgeous pieces at affordable prices - with the mindset of empowering women!
This maxi dress was a swop from The Fashion Pulpit and I am so glad to have gotten it! It worked perfectly with this necklace and kept the look, simple yet elegant. Keeping the look vintage in line with the necklace, I paired it with a midollino bag from A Vintage Tale and kept my shoes simple and classic from Saks.
For first time customers, House of Rajput is offering a 10% off your first purchase and they do ship worldwide so do go and check them out for their beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces to call your own!
Now most ladies may be a little worried about trending statement necklaces as they do not wish to look like a Christmas Tree during the day time or wondering how often can they wear such necklaces out and about - only to reserve it for special occasions. However I kid you not, paired with the right outfit, you can easily trend and style this gorgeous necklace for daytime wear as well. You can get a short preview of the casual look on my video but do stay tune for the post.
Meanwhile, do follow me on Instagram to enjoy my many " How To Style" videos. And here is the link below for the looks I have featured this necklace on.
I hope you enjoyed the video and watch this space for more exciting jewellery pieces coming your way soon from House of Rajput.
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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