Hey Ms. soldier…

No, i didn’t buy my Macbook Pro yet and my computer is still busted,  and so i’m blogging at work again. What can i say, the power to speak my fashion mind is just too strong!!! lol

Anyhow, i wanted to share with you all on the military jacket trend that i’ve been crazy over as of lately. My cousin from London is in town right now and over the weekend we did some major shopping and yes, we both got ourselves a military jacket!!! It’s kinda funny because after we bought our jackets, it was like literally everywhere i went, i would see military jackets, either in shops or on the streets.  But the military jacket is definitely a fashion staple that every woman must own just like the good old denim jacket, skinny jeans, LBD (little black dress), and etc.

I like the whole casual look that the military jacket brings out and it matches really well with my fave leopard print scarves! It’s like a casual yet chic kinda style put together. Now i just need some military boots, hehe.

Do you love or hate the military jacket look?

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Sweaters for this winter…

With the weather getting more chilly over the past few days,  i knew it was time for winter to be greeting Hong Kong anytime soon. I still remember just a few weeks ago i was walking  in H&M and Forever 21 where i was bombarded with their gorgeous and earthy toned winter collections, which only made me longed for the hot and humid summers to be long gone even faster,  and so my wish came true. There was this sense of elation rise upon me just by the thought of what my next winter clothing purchase will be.

My first main winter clothing choice that i normally look for are sweaters and cardigans as they are the most basic.  I’ve seen so many varieties of sweaters ranging from different types of color, texture, design, and print, that i do not even know where to begin or buy! As always, i know i can rely on the trust worthy street styles for some fabulous inspirations and here are just a few of my fave take on for the cosy and warm sweater looks.

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Which sweater look will you be sporting this winter?

Pleated skirts is in the air…

It’s been a month since i’ve been back from my fabulous holiday in Europe. It’s so bizarre how time flies, and with that, i have been enjoying my time away from the chilly London and Copenhagen nights, and embracing the warmer days over here in Hong Kong. Of course, i still miss the macarons in Paris dearly.

I have to say, it’s not that hot compared to the summer time, where the temperatures can go up to 34 degrees celsius, but we are still lucky enough to get 28 degrees or so right now.

Whilst we still got such lovely weather, i thought it would be best to make use of this chance to bring out some skirts while we still can. And with that, i’ve caught the pleated skirt fever!!! I have always had this thing with pleated skirts and i have no idea why. It’s just those ruffle detailing and how it gives that wavy effect that makes me fall head over heels for it. The best thing is that you can look good with this style whether you’re going for the casual and chic, or elegant look.

What about you? Do you love or hate the pleated skirts look?

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Polka Dott’ing…

As i count the weeks away before i head off for my 2 weeks vacay to Europe, i cannot help but wanna add some fun into my style, especially with this hot and sunny weather we have been getting over here. And what comes to mind when i think of fun and style? Yes, polka dot is exactly what comes to mind.

It can be a tricky thing when it comes to doing the polka dot trend where you don’t wanna come across as too childish but still looking feminine, glam, and stylish. Then again, if you are on the cutesy side of styling, then that is perfectly fine as well.

I always think it’s about balance and proportion and the rule is quite simple. If you are wearing one piece of clothing or accessory with big polka dot prints then make sure you keep the rest of your outfit simple to prevent polka dot overdose. At the same time, if you are handling with small polka dot prints, you can wear more than one piece of clothing or accessories with this print. For example, you can pair a small polka dot printed top with blue jeans and polka dot heels. That way, you do not put yourself in a situation where you are in polka dots from head to toe. Plus there is less emphasis on the polka dots when they are smaller in prints, and that is a great way to play around with this trend without looking like Minnie Mouse!!!

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Girl Crush: Rachel Bilson

I remember first seeing Rachel Bilson in the American series “The O.C.”, which i only watched a few episodes of, and i did not think much about her at the time.

However, throughout the years and since the ending of “The O.C”, she was more exposed to the media and public,  and that’s when i started to notice her. And of course, having a cute boyfriend like Hayden Christensen does add brownie points too;)

She has this cutesy and sexy look  that i think any men will fall for and any women would die for. What i like is her laid back style whilst also being able to look glam on the red carpet and at public appearances. She is definitely a style inspiration for me!

 

Current lust: Proenza Schouler (PS1)

I have been eye’ing the PS1 bag wherever i go on the streets and i have to admit, i am in love wit this bag!!!!!!!!! I have also seen this bag via street style on so many celebrities and fashionistas. I know that the PS1 bag has been out for quite some time now but my fondness for this bag still remains.

It’ s the perfect casual bag if you ask me. As it comes in different sizes, you can even buy this baby as according to your needs. I really like how it comes in all sorts of colors as well, which makes it even harder to choose! But i think it is definitely a bag one can use for a long time and will not go out of style or fashion in the long run.

What about you? Do you love or hate the PS1 bag?

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From the runway look to the real look

Do you ever look at those fashion runways and think, how on earth can you pull off that look? Well, that has happened to me plenty of times but that is not to say it’s not possible.

Now while some celebrity fashionistas are able to rock the designer wear look gracefully, there are also those times where others fail badly, and got us thinking “What were you thinking!?!?!?” Don’t believe me? Check out these models on the runway versus real life celebrities sporting the same designer wear outfit. 

Zoe Saldana in Barbara Bui  

Mia Wasikowska in Roland Mouret

Olivia Wilde in Gucci

Liv Tyler in Stella McCartney

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dolce & Gabbana

Rose Byrne in Marc Jacobs

Jaime King in Valentino

Fergie in Dolce & Gabbana

Emma Roberts in Temperley London

Elizabeth Olsen in The Row

Diane Kruger in Vionnet

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney

Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera

Olivia Wilde in Emporio Armani

So did the models or celebrities do a better job in donning these designer wear outfits? And which one was your fave and or least fave look?

For me, i gotta give it to Charlize Theron, who’s looking sexy as ever, while not going over the top, by adding a black blazer to make it more apprpropriate for a public appearance.

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Street Style Love x 2

Street style is definitely one of the places where i get my style inspirations from and it always interests me to see what sort of trend is going on out in the real world. There is such beauty when you stare at that one person and notice every single detail of their styling.

Now i know there are many street style websites out there that tends to show just one person individually, and that got me thinking, why just one? Why not showcase the styles of  two, three, or four people in one shot? As the saying goes, the more the merrier, right?

For this street style post, i would like to share street style  in another light, where it brings  inspiration, friendship,  love, and laughter altogether into the picture with these fabulous people.

Hope you enjoy them and get inspired!

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Beauty Diary: The clutch

If there’s one accessory that i think is hard to find and has to be perfect, it’s the clutch. It’s one of those accessories where i do not use often because lets face it, we all need our big bags whether it’s for work or running our weekend errands.

Nonetheless, I’ve always wanted to find the perfect clutch that i can use for those very special occasions, esepecially as i’ve found myself attending more weddings, reunion dinners, and social parties over the years.

Since there are only so many times i can use a clutch in a year,  there are always a few things i try to bear in mind when i do go on my “clutch hunt”.  I understand that everyone are  different and want different things, so the following pointers for buying a clutch are strictly just what i feel are important.

Price

As a clutch will hardly ever be a daily accessory, i really think that it’s best to buy a clutch within ones own budget. I will not say that i have any particular price range and i do not emphasis too much on whether it has to be designer branded or not. The main factor is that i must love it!

Practicality

It is commonly known that a clutch cannot hold a lot of our “stuff” and so ideally, i am looking for a clutch that is good in size. It cannot be too big or too small and with this, i think it can also come down to your body size.  Depending if you’re petite or more on the big scale, you have to make sure you do not overwhelm your body frame. For example, as i am quite petite i always try to stay away from those giant brief case look alike clutches even though they look great on others. Likewise, if you’re on the bigger scale, it is best not to find the tiniest clutch in the world as that will make you look even bigger. Then again, it is really down to your own preference.

Another thing i look for in a clutch is that it has an interchangeable chain so i can put it over my shoulder when i get tired of holding it. Practicality is the key and you need to know what works best for you.

Style

This is an obvious yet very crucial element for buying a clutch. There are so many different styles of clutches out there that we can get overwhelmed.  The few things that i take note of when i look for clutches are the  size, shape, color, texture, fabric, print, and pattern.  For instance, do you like clutches with studds, sequins, floral, fur, or do you prefer a clutch in leather, plastic, or metallic? These are all the things to consider  when thinking about what kind of style of clutch you want.

Surprisingly, i even saw quite a few transparent clutches as i searched for clutch images for this post. I personally do not mind it and think it’s quite stylish but then again, not everyone would like the idea of having everything in their clutches for the public to see.

So what about you ladies? What factors do you consider when you buy a clutch?

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Pop it with the Peplum ladies…

The peplum look is really one trend where i think you either  love it or hate it, and as for me? Well, i love it! It’s a really fun and cute way to play with your style. The way how it hugs you tightly around the waist gives you this body confidence boost immediately, at least for me.

I’ve already seen the peplum look on celebrities at the red carpet and on the cat walk scenes. The peplum has even gotten as far as being spotted on street styles where fashionistas are either glaming it up or keeping it casual with this peplum baby.

And i have to say, one of my most interesting peplum finds for the street style was the leather peplum!!! That was a very unexpected one. The same goes for the metal lookalike peplum that Blake Lively was sporting, which is pure madness and should definitely be kept for photo shoot moments only.

And i just had a crazy thought. Is the word plum part of the word peplum because the puffy and round style slightly resembles the shape of the plum fruit? haha…yes, totally random i know but don’t you ever just wonder why this odd name?

So what about you ladies? Love or hate the peplum look????

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