Alexander Wang
The high-waisted look is trendy for this summer. From casual denim to smart tailored shorts, wear them with a fitted top or billowy peasant blouse. High-waisted shorts are excellent for elongating the legs and to balance a longer upper torso (see photos below). It is also a great choice for your summer vacations in the tropics. But be careful if you are wider in the hips compared to the shoulders as the high-waisted shorts will emphasise your derriere and make your body look less proportionate. In this case, you may want to throw on a blazer to camouflage your hips.
Tags: elongate, high-waist, shorts, spring trend
Have you ever asked this basic question, “How do some people get it so right?” There are some women whose clothes look fabulously pulled together, and there are others who looked like they dressed in the dark. Well, I am pleased to present to you an all ladies seminar in April (how FUN can this be!) and we are going to have a lot to share and discuss about getting IT right and over a delicious spread of tea and snacks. Come and learn the style secrets you have always wanted to know and how to make them work for you. Plus Rebecca Yam, super talented jewelry designer friend of mine will be selling her accessories during the seminar plus we are going to give away fabulous goodie bags! So call or email us now to register!
The new military look combine with tribal design can be overtly costume-like. So to avoid looking like Rambo or Zena, the warrior princess, wear the Spring 2010 trend with something more glamorous or feminine. The idea is to mix tough warrior with feminine style. For example, wear a military inspired jacket with a soft fluid tribal print skirt. If you own a dress in that style (above pic, left), you can wear it with tribal inspired bangles in metal (bottom pic, right) or open-toed booties (bottom pic, left) to give it that edgy yet modern twist. Above all, wear it with great confidence and show off that inner fierceness in you!
House of Harlow bangle by Nicole Ritchie
Tags: bootie, style, tribal, warrior
Leopard print tote from Jus D'Orange
Some of us live by large bags where we can just throw in all our necessities. Rather than juggling two three bags at a time and yes, I have seen women doing just that to my dismay, why not get a tote bag? Yet, some women are intimidated by its over size. Have you ever noticed petite women toting large bags and plus size women carrying dainty purses? It should be the other way round! However, the lines, fabric and style of bag also play a part in selecting the best fit for your frame. You can still carry large bags despite your small frame if the bag is made of softer fabric and slouchy in design.
Tags: large, petite, style, tote
Spring’s look is soft, fluid, feminine and romantic. Hence, the ruffled blouse is a staple look for spring. If you have soft curves, this style will suit you well. Can you wear ruffles to work? Absolutely! However, do pared it down with a fitted no fuss skirt or sleek trousers. Wearing a ruffled top with a frilly skirt will make you look frumpy, outdated and over-girlish for work. Keep ruffled printed tops for casual weekends if your workplace has a stricter dress code. A ruffled blouse is a good camouflage for smaller chested women and for the more well-endowed, choose a V or U-shape neckline with softer fabric to avid looking frumpy. If you are concerned that you may look too girlie for your comfort level, go for a crisp looking shirt with small ruffle detailing and pair it with men’s trousers.
Tags: camouflage, ruffles, small chested, spring
Start off on the right foot with this spring/summer’s hot new trend: clogs! The new runway version comes in higher heels for a sleeker look.
Clogs have been around for ages and they were a popular footwear during the hippie era in the 1970′s. For an updated look, wear it with minis, tailored shorts, rolled up jeans or cropped pants. Go for a neutral colour like beige, black or brown. I personally find it cute and comfortable but if you are not sure about the high heel, go for one that is more comfortable for your liking like this pair (bottom, right) I got from Quintessential (SGD$130).
Pair shorts with clogs for a casual chic look
cropped jeans
Tags: clog, cropped, minis, new trend, spring, summer
The cover on the March issue of InStyle says it all; purple is the hot colour for this season! As you know, purple is derived from mixing red and blue. The original color purple is actually called Tyrian purple, and the purple dye was made from sea snails which was only affordable to the rich. Hence, purple is associated with royalty, nobility, imperialism and upper class. It is also a very elegant, classy colour and is therefore, an excellent colour choice for grand functions. Purple goes well with gold, pink and gray.
Lavender pumps, Irregular Choice
Purple floral dress, Individual Expressions
Tags: purple, royalty
Spring accessories are making its statement loud and clear. The new trend in accessories are big bold necklaces in lightweight material like lucite (see photo, left) and semi-precious gem, rock (see photo, right). Because of its transparency, these necklaces will easily go with all of spring’s prints i.e. stripes, florals, digital prints and tribal. It instantly wows your outfit! And you can pile on the layers and go for chunky bold designs as the lightness of lucite will not overwhelm even if you are on the petite side. A friend of mine recently wore layers of chunky transparent necklaces over a white top and a zebra print cardigan. So chic and fabulous looking! (Rock necklace on mannequin is available from Image Harmony. Price: SGD$80)
Tags: accessories, clear, lucite, prints, spring trend, transparent
Spring 2010 make-up is fresh, light and colorful as seen on runway models at New York Fashion week. Think hues of purple, pink, blue and gold, either in matte or metallics which are very trendy now for spring looks. These colours go wonderfully well with spring’s neutral colours of white, beige, cream, black and grey. Do keep the cheeks in natural blush colours and lips nude to avoid looking theatrical. See Shiseido’s spring make-up look (photo on left).
Tags: colours, spring make-up
This is such a cute strapless dress with a the little zip detailing at the back. Its A-line cut will flatter all body shapes. The floral motifs have a water-colour feel to it which makes it look quite artistic. This pretty dress can take you from office (just throw on a cute cropped jacket) to evening. Ballerina flats or mary janes would go perfect this cute and trendy outfit. (Dress and jacket from Isetan)
Tags: dress, floral, jacket, mary janes
