An Ode to the Old Me

This is going to be a quick post but first let us bow our heads, close our eyes and reminisce to the time when I was 23 and could wear this outfit, rock it out and totally get away with it- fringed boots, sequined shirt, torn graphic sleeveless shirt included. I felt like I was stuck in a neutral, classic and clean whirl so I took things to another level and decked out in this. As you know, I only operate on extreme poles so when I committed to this outfit, boy, did I commit. Big time. So for no other reason than the fact that I missed going out in micro-mini and open side tank tops, here is this look. I won't lie. I didn't exactly feel as much as myself in this outfit more and I actually was quite more self conscious. I am 27...turning 28 in a few months and I think it is pretty acceptable that such a stand out and risque outfit would still make me feel weird. I never thought I would go through that, but here I am- doing exactly that which- is proof that truth and time truly changes things. As with our manners and behavior, so too with how we perceive the world. Deep down, I will always be that rocker chick but right now, partying (which is where I would have worn an outfit like this) isn't in any way a part of my life anymore. I love going out when the sun is still shining. The causes I so vehemently fight for have been everything to me and I doubt this is an acceptable outfit for that unless I want to channel the entire Rebel Without A Cause vibe which would be inappropriate as I am the Executive Director for a Scholarships foundation. There are so many things you realize when you hurdle into your late '20s and the things that I specifically love doing usually require button down tops, double or single breasted coats or blazers or a perfectly tailored business suit. A few days ago, I cleaned out my closet and with that, I let go of this ensemble and a lot more like this and decided that it was time for my retail branded clothes (some I have never worn) to find a new home where they would not be taken for granted or buried at the back of the closet. When I looked of all that remained after the 4-hour and counting long purge, I saw what remained and I was satisfied. Step 2 to my Breaking Free strategy.

Under Rug Swept

Crop Sequin Top: Cotton On
Tank top: Mango
Skirt: Details
Necklace and cuffs: Glitterati


Rock the Shocker.

Back to my old studded edgy self, I rediscovered my love for studs yet again on a lazy day I just didn’t really want to think about what to wear. When that happens, I usually revert to the tried, tested and never failing…Rocker Chic.

I decided to mix and match textures by pairing a cropped sequined top with a studded skirt to further edge the outfit out…it was after all an outfit that was to transition from day to night. I added my studded cuffs (different shapes of studs there) and my favorite fringed purse that seriously can hold all my stuff and at the same time be so easy to carry. Finished off with my shoe boots (wore it about a zillion times already!) and was good to go.

Hope it worked somehow! Till the next post!

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Virtual Insanity

The all black outfit continues...

Yet again, I decided to leather it up for a Wednesday night event me and my BFF, Nina attended at Member's Only over at the Fort. We went to support the Prive Fashion Series featuring Rosanna Ocampo as the designer in focus for the night. As most of you already know, Glitterati, the clothing brand I own with my best friend will be doing the event next Wednesday, September 1 where we will be unveiling a more luxe and high end product line for the brand. It is keeping us quite busy and occupied but we aren't complaining... it is a great honor to have been chosen to present our muses, who are comprised of models, fashion bloggers, local celebrities, socialites and beauty queens at such a prestigious place.

Anyway, the outfit was actually an accidental discovery I made and it was not at all planned. I had a totally different dress in mind to wear for the occasion but it was too loose on me, I had to improvise. The theme of the night was body-con. Nina, my friend, wore a mesh dress while I, desperately seeking for an outfit, saw this and thought the similarity of fabric and finish of the two pieces can work together to achieve a one pc. dress effect. All I needed was a thick belt to hide the point where the skirt meets the top and I was able to pull it off, quite effortlessly. I decided I wanted to go through with the dominatrix vibe of the dress with my shoes so I chose a strappy wedged pair from Soule Phenomenon which has a beautiful metal detail on one side of the wedged heel. Keep everything else simple...I wore no accessories, save for my 2.55 Chanel purse (3rd straight day I used this)

Here are some photos from the event:

Hope it worked! Wish me luck for the remaining days...it will definitely be major work mode! Till the next! xx



PS: My boyfriend took this photo...his first time to actually take a photo for my blog since I am quite shy to do my poses in front of him. However, I had no choice this night since I lacked the time to shoot my outfit and I had to improvise despite the rain at the exterior walls/ entrance of the now closed Fly Room from Embassy.

Hot Weather Leather

Was very lazy to dress up and when that happens, I go to the tried, tested and never failing: all black. It's the easiest outfit to pick out when I am feeling so uninspired and BLAH. This is probably due to the fact that there was a tragic crisis in our country which involved tourists from HK being held hostage by an armed vigilante. It was terrifying and quite depressing. My eyes were glued to the TV set the whole day the 12 hour crisis ensued.


I chose to wear all black to subconsciously mourn the loss of human lives, I guess. Things that happen around me seriously affect my overall fashion aura. I realized that I had not worn these shoes for a very long time and I just had to take them out for a spin, since I do love them so much. I decided to match the wonderfully wooden wedged boots from Zara with a black leather skirt with a beautiful zipper detail and a cropped top layered over a basic white tank top keep the look as monotonous and basic as possible. Was too lazy to switch purses from my last post so i stuck it out with the 2.55 Chanel purse.

Wearing my hair straight today since I had no time to style it at all. Basically just brushed it down and was good to go. I miss my curls! Sigh! I hope tomorrow is better!