Just dinner

I went out late today so I didn't get to do much. I went for dinner outside and after some walking around at the mall, I headed home. I was pretty upset for I did not get to purchase the Bonia wedges. They only had the display set left and they were too small for my feet. I got even more frustrated when I learnt that the sale ends tomorrow. And so my plan to go to another Bonia outlet for that wedges is just not going to happen.

Cropped top: Hand-me-downs

Top: City Square
Bottom: City Plaza
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)

Shoes: Bugis

Belt: Flea Market
Necklace: Mustafa Centre (My mum's)

Grey

It was hot outside but I've been yearning to wear my grey tights. So I did just that and I didn't stop there. I wore two layers of tops and brought along my leopard printed cardigan. Eventually, they all came in handy for when night came, the weather was chilly. I could feel the gentle breeze and if I just close my eyes, I could fall asleep. Right there on the grass patch.

Cardigan: Alano
Top: City Square
Top: This Fashion
Bottom: City Square
Bag: My mum's
Shoes: Vincci
Belt: Flea Market
Necklace: Vintage (My mum's)
Brooch: My mum's

Sarpino's pizzeria

I had wanted to wear my skinny today but since I'm going to have a huge dinner with my friends, I decided on this outfit instead. After the sumptuous dinner, we hung by the poolside, and ate our Ben & Jerry's ice-creams and smoothies.

Top: U2
Bottom: Flea Market
Bag: Flea Market
Shoes: City Plaza
Belt: Flea Market
Wayfarers: Dhoby Ghaut

Green goblin

I looked in my wardrobe today and realised that I desperately need new basics. Them plain white, black, grey tops, black leggings and so on. Sometimes when I'm in the mall, I do remember that I need to buy them. However, there always will be something else that catches my eyes and made me forgot completely about them basics. Like today.

Tube: Flea Market
Top: City Square
Bottom: City Plaza
Bag: My mum's (She wasn't too pleased when I wanted to borrow it for she just bought it, haven't even wore them out, and the bag was still in its dust bag and packaging)
Shoes: City Plaza
Necklace: Mustafa Centre (My mum's)
Brooch: My mum's
Wayfarers: Dhoby Ghaut

Initially I went to the shop to get a metallic slipper but I bought these two instead. I've been admiring them for so long and there was once I asked the salesgirl for a new pair but she said there wasn't any left. Today I got lucky for they had stocks. At first, I had wanted to get the red ones only but I ended up buying both for I can't decide which I like better. You will be suprise at how much they cost. They were marked down extremely low.

Sheer

Normally I would cringe at the idea of repeating the same clothes and wearing it the same way I did before. But it's all different for this skirt. It's flowy and not restricting. The skirt is actually meant to be worn on the hips but I've come to love it better when it rest on my waist. To do that, I had to fold the skirt; as you see on the pictures below.

Top: Flea Market
Bottom: This Fashion
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: Vincci
Belt: Ice Lemon Tee
Necklace: Avon

The reliable Facehunter

I felt like wearing my tartan shirt that I bought last week but I can't quite decide how to wear it. Then I browsed through Facehunter and Eureka! I came up with the outfit below. I rolled the three quarter sleeves of the tartan shirt for I prefer my outfits to be messy than to be too in order. Another reason was because I can't seem to button them sleeves. This is yet another clothing to add to my long list of "clothes that needs alteration". Oh brother.

Shirt: Flea Market
Dress: Flea Market
Bag: Philippe Charriol (Thrifted)
Shoes: Singapore Post Building
Belt: Flea Market

I got myself another gladiator but in the form of wedges! At $5, and being the last piece, I just had to grab it. Another excuse I gave myself for purchasing this was that I don't own any green-coloured footwear.

I was inspired by this picture on Facehunter.

Black on black

Them Cheap Mondays are indeed a very very comfortable pair of jeans. The only setback I faced was that they are slightly loose around the waist area. Anyway, my guy said I looked drunk (what?!) in some of the outfit shots. I was loosing my balance as them heels kept getting stuck in the soft ground. He can't stop teasing for I think in his eyes, I looked like a mad circus performer, trying so hard to not fall. Well that explains the wide smile I have below.

Top: Baleno
Bottom: Cheap Monday
Bag: Flea Market
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Belt: Ice Lemon Tee
Scarf: Vintage (My mum's)

Tremors

I was in the library when suddenly the bookshelf that I was leaning on started to vibrate. My first reaction was to look at the other end of the bookshelf to see if some kids were playing near it. Since there were none, my second reaction was to touch the steel bookshelf but it did not vibrate. Only when I lean against it again, I could feel the vibration. And then a thought struck me which nearly made me peed in my pants. If anyone of you have ever watched the local horror movie, The Maid, you would rememeber the part where the ghost sat on top of the wardrobe, legs dangling, hitting against the doors of the cupboard. So I slowly look up but of course there was nothing. Later when I got home my mum asked if I felt the tremors and I went, "YES YES YES!". She said Indonesia had an earthquake... I pray for their safety.

Nyonya Kebaya

I was looking through FaceHunter and I saw this lady's outfit which I found plainly mesmerising. This lady had on a modernised version of the Nyonya Kebaya. It has black sequins all over and of course, the traditional embroidery. This just reminds me that I have yet to wear mine! I first saw a picture of Nicole Richie wearing it sometime around April last year. That was a long time ago and now, seeing this picture reminds me that I have to give this a try. Furthermore, as there will be loads of stores selling this Nyonya Kebaya now, I'll keep a lookout for a black one.

Facehunter

Local Blog Alert

Apart from The Clothes Project, Fashion Nation and Fashion is Spinach, there is another local fashion blog that I just came about to know. That is; Cherry Magazine. Plus point about this blog is that they don't only feature Singapore's street style every week, but they do posts on beauty and health, music, movies and games! Say... what's not to love right?

Cheap Monday

After seeing these metallic coloured pumps from Mrs Chocolate's posts, and seeing Susie from StyleBubble wore a similar kind, I knew I wanted one as well. They are soo gorgeous that I can't keep this eyes of mine off my computer screen. Maybe I am exaggerating a little but they really are a must buy for me. So today, we walked around town scouring for them but none of the shoe stores had them. I was utterly disappointed for I really want a pair in either purple, pink, yellow, red or silver. Them shoe shops just can't stop stocking patent pumps. Though I like patent, they are just not what I want. I finally called it quits for today and was walking around aimlessly in the mall when I was drawn to something. I picked it up, looked at it, saw the button and gasped. It was a pair of Cheap Monday black skinny jeans in my size! I was greedy and tried finding another pair in a different wash but could find none. Anyway I purchased it and went home to check the Cheap Monday website. The jeans I got is a "Tight 45min Stonewash Black". I have been admiring them people on the streetstyle blogs wearing it but could not get my hands on it for they don't distribute to Singapore. So as for now, I am thrilled but come tomorrow, I will start fussing about them coloured pumps.

Jeans: Lucky Plaza

p/s: I know this may sound cheesy but I got this pair of Cheap Monday on a Monday evening and yes, I got it cheap!

Pencil skirt no more

There are plenty of pencil skirts in my wardrobe waiting to be worn out. While they are lovely, many do not have a nice fit. They are either too big or too wide. Didn't I mention before that I don't sew? Anyway, while the tailor is my solution, I have way too many clothes to send for altering and that itself will burn a huge hole in my pocket. So the next best thing? Remix them clothes myself; using pins and brooches, temporarily of course.

Top: U2
Bottom: Lucky Plaza
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: City Plaza
Belt: Flea Market
Necklace: Mustafa Centre (My mum's)

The twist and turn resulted in a shorter length and a less formal skirt.

Fashion Week

I found myself staring at my wardrobe and thinking, "I've got nothing to wear!". Nothing seemed to please my eyes and just about every clothes felt wrong. Immediately I scan through the many fashion blogs and Eureka! Fashion blogger SICK came to my rescue. Her latest post, "I'm afraid of happiness." inspired my outfit today.

Dress: City Plaza
Slip: Came with a dress
Bag: Anniversary's present
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Belt: Flea Market

I normally wear this dress just the way it is, three quarter long. However today, I wanted something different and so I folded the dress to create layers of flaps.

I was inspired by these two pictures. Both runway looks are from Sari Gueron Fall 2007 Collection.

Tie the yellow ribbon

Initially my mum and I, along with my younger brother planned to go to the Expo sale. But we passed it off since it's Friday evening. I can just visualise the long queue that I have to endure should I make a purchase there. Anyway, I was approached to make a donation while on the way to the train; it was for the Yellow Ribbon Project. In return, I got myself a yellow ribbon which I proudly pinned on my top.

Excuse my smirk.
Top: Aeropostale
Bottom: (It's actually a slip from a dress)
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: City Square
Belt: Flea Market
Necklace: Avon

Window shopping

I did my laundry today and I ended up with rubbery and rough hands. I hand wash all my clothes, undergarments, practically everything. My mum never fails to shake her head and say, "Look at all those clothes. How much are you paid?" Anyway later on when waiting for my guy to arrive, I went window shopping. I am still contemplating to buy or not to buy that slouchy grey skirt. The grey top is nice but it's badly sewn.

This slouchy skirt cost $20 but since I'm a member, I'll get it at $18. Help me out here. To buy or not to?


$17 for a badly made top? I'll pass no matter how cute it looks.

Cycling and sunset

Though we were exhausted from inadequate sleep, we went cycling nonetheless. As always, the cycling trip was to put it midly, fun. We cycled to the next hometown to fulfill our cravings for the tasty Pelican Pizza. After the chow down was the mad rush back home to return the rented bikes on time. Phew. Talk about burning calories fast. Later on we watched the breath taking sunset and took countless pictures of ourselves against the spectacular sunset backdrop.

I wore this for my morning class and before I went cycling
Top: Hand-me-downs
Bottom: (It's actually a tube dress) Flea Market
Bag: Pearl's Centre
Belt: Flea Market


I am always in awe each time I see sunset.

My guy took this, and numerous sunset-backdrop pictures followed afterwards.

We took as many pictures as possible before the night turned completely dark. We jumped, posed behind chopped tree barks and kneeled on the sand. Splendidly wonderful.

Belts and Curry

Our cycling trip got cancelled today because of the on and off rain. We ended up going to the flea market for we haven't been there in months. Alright maybe I'm exaggerating but it sure does feel like it. I got myself three awesome belts after much bargaining. Ok scratch that. It's more of a "I will only give you this amount. Take it or I leave". But of course I wasn't mean while doing so. I have my own bargain tactics and I'm sure you do too. Anyway, I would have stayed longer had it not been for the sudden rainpour. If not, I would have probably gotten myself that Versace sling bag and that huge patent messenger bag. But at least we managed to have our favourite Murtabak for dinner.

Indian Mee hoon goreng and chicken murtabak. Delicious.

Belt: Leather with amazing vintage buttons
Belt: I'm guessing this are faux crocodile leather
Belt: Leather with huge gold badge

FYI: I have added pictures to the post dated on 31 August.

Fendi Nona

We finally got to eat our favourite Mee Soto and Mee Rebus after months of craving for them. We had nowhere in mind of where to go today so we stayed around. Eventually both of us ended up trying, but not buying, traditional Malay costumes for the coming Hari Raya. That certainly was a first for us; for we always buy clothes at the last minute. But seriously the place was pretty crowded with families shopping for their Baju Kurong and rest.

Cardigan: SENSE
Top: Seed
Bottom: (It's actually a tank top) Bazaar
Bag: Hand-me-downs/ Vintage (My mum's)
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Badge: My guy bought a cardigan and got this David Bowie free!
Bangles: Aries

While on the train, I saw a bunch of teenagers in red jeans. Then along came a girl in yellow jeans. Instead of pairing it with the usual t-shirt, she opted for a black babydoll dress. Anyway, all the coloured jeans reminded me of this pair of purple smart pants which I have been holding back; to buy or not to. I fell in love with it while I was out with my mum and younger brother. I saw this old man wearing an electric blue shirt with purple smart pants. Fashion inspiration from an old guy. Why not?