LOVERLY : : Dream Day Style Challenge

Hi everyone,

Being happily married for 14 years now ( if some of you are wondering why this post), I am certainly not planning a wedding for myself. However, when Loverly - a New York based online Wedding Planning portal, contacted me recently to participate in their Dream Day Style Challenge,  it had struck a warm note in my heart and got me really excited again.

Having started off my first hotel job as a Wedding Planner, I found a passion for organizing events - in particular weddings, very fulfilling.

Being an integral part of someone else's BIG DAY and helping to ease their stress level with them putting full confidence in you in organising what would be a once in a lifetime event in their lives, is so rewarding.

If I had to do it all over again a City Venue ( aka Sex in the City) would be the kind of wedding I would prefer. Somehow living in fast moving cities like Singapore and Hong Kong and working with a tropical climate, it's difficult for me to envision planning a Rustic wedding in the countryside or a Beach Wedding.












































I chose this Casablanca-Kirstie Kelly gown for my look as I love that touch of bling at the waist. This classic sweetheart style gown with a mermaid cut full skirt gives the dress the pomp and flair that would only be ideal for a big day such as this.

It would be a sin not to consider these sparkly, strappy Jimmy Choo heels. However keeping in line with
"less is more", Thomas Laine diamond/ pearl earrings and a simple embroidered veil  would be ideal accessories. An elegant headpiece like this Mistletoe comb would add that final touch to complete the ultimate City Chic Wedding outfit.

So for those of you who are planning for that Big Day and need a little inspiration, I hope you will find this post of some help to you and do check out more styles, wedding dresses and accessories at Loverly to help you achieve that Dream Day Style!

Love,
Simone

Summer Fun : Funky Sleeves Top and Printed Shorts

Hi Everyone.

Finally back from my round the world trip from HK - UK - Florida and back. Whilst on the trip, having a lil more time to myself and not having to deal with daily school runs and routines, I was able to get active with Instagram again  (@simoneaf) and of course, get inspired with my fashion blogging.











































































































As always, Cookie ( my pet dog) always gets so excited when she sees me with the camera and ready to pose. And somehow, someway she will always make sure she photobombs my pictures. Don't believe me, just check out my older posts and you will see!



Back from the Sunshine coast of Florida, I was inspired to go Yellow this time for my nails and kinda liking this pop of colour to my outfits.

I hope you guys will try to add those rich vibrant colours to your outfits this Summer ! See you soon!

Top : Katie Judith ( from I.T boutique - similar here)
Bottom : H&M ( similar here)
Ring : old from Thailand Flea Market
Necklace : Forever 21 ( similar here & here)
Shoes :  Sam Edelman ( similar here)

Top 10 Classic Handbags To Own 2014.

Hi Everyone,

Seeing it's been awhile since I had put together my favourites Handbags list for 2014, here are my personal Top 10 Favourite Classic Handbags of which I am  drawn to them for their style, practicality in use and fun element. You will notice the varied tastes from totes to clutches nonetheless these are styles I personally believe will have some mileage of use. Check them out !

1. PRADA DOUBLE BAG
 
 



 2. VALENTINO ( ROCKSTUD SHOPPER)



 3. PROENZA SCHOULER



 4. GIVENCHY ANTIGONA


5. CELINE EDGE



 6. BURBERRY PETAL CLUTCH





 7. CELINE BOX BAG 




 8. LOEFFLER RANDALL



9. 3.1 PHILIP LIM PASHLI SATCHEL
 

 

 10. CELINE LUGGAGE TOTE




Now, my personal all time favourite has always been the Celine Luggage tote.
Which is yours?

 
Love,
Simone
 
Tote Bag | How to Wear & What to Wear With & Where to Buy Satchel Bag | How to Wear & What to Wear With & Where to Buy Crossbody Bag | How to Wear & What to Wear With & Where to Buy Clutch | How to Wear & What to Wear With & Where to Buy

Girls' Night Out : Striped Crop Top with Red Accents

Hi Everyone.
 
My bestie came to visit over the weekend and we had a fun time out in the town and of course shopping.
 
Since Stripes are in trend for Spring 2014, here is my take on a crop top, dressing it up for drinks and dinner on a girls' night out.

 

Sorry for the low resolution pictures as they taken very quickly with my iPhone before I dashed out of the house.
 
Have a great rest of the week!
 
Top : Topshop ( Inner Cream Chiffon Blouse)
H&M ( Striped Cropped Top)
Blazer : (old)
Pants : H&M
Watch : Michael Kors
Earrings & Necklace : Chanel
Handbag : Gucci
Shoes :  ZARA

Love,
Simone

Foggy Days - Sheer & Black and White

Hi everyone.

Oh my goodness but time just catches up on you so quickly and here I am, almost a good 6 months  since my last post.

The weather is starting to warm up here in HK and as I had to volunteer at my son's school for Taste of Culture Day - I figured, about time to try and start trending for Spring'14 having been in jumpers, cardigans and cover ups all winter long.

 



































































 
 
 Have a great weekend ahead !
 
Top : WAREHOUSE ( Gift from Carla) 
Jeans : ZARA
Bracelet : Gift from Carla    Ring : Tiffany
Handbag : similar style to Celine Edge
Shoes :  ZARA
Love,
Simone