OOTD: Eyeing Something
Everyone must surely have a day they lack in inspiration. Sometimes I just throw on a teeshirt and jeans combination but mostly I ransack my wardrobe to see what lies forgotten and try to make it work.
Our object of affection today is a peach eyelet top bought earlier this year but have never seen the light of day.
I could wear it backwards. The button details are quite lovely and there's a diamante flower button to top it off.
My first thought was grabbing this bib necklace off my table. The necklace is new, bought only two days ago and meant to be part of an ensemble that I am going to wear to a wedding later this year. Isn't the necklace beautiful? I fell in love with it the moment I saw it on the mannequin. I think the necklace matches the peach eyelet top quite perfectly .... except it looks more appropriate for a tea party or another wedding event I've been invited to than for work.
I switched the "Wedding Necklace" out for a plastic white bow necklace. It's more casual but ... I'm not liking it. Something is missing ...
The final choice boiled down to .. THIS! A black bow stitched with gems is much more contrasting with the pale peach colour and plus it has blings. Anything with blings ace in my opinion.
I did wish I wore it with a plain black skirt instead of a zipped one but it's okay, I get to try styling it again the next time! Pale Peach Eyelet Top: Dorothy Perkins Size 20
3/4 Cropped-Sleeved Black Cardigan with Scallop Frills: Zara
Black Zipped Skirt: Elle 1X, bought cheap in Bangkok
Pretty Bib Necklace: Forever21
White Plastic Bow Necklace: Sampeng market in Bangkok
Black Bow brooch stitched with gems: Gifted (from Korea)
Labels: Bangkok, Brooches, Dorothy Perkins, Eyelet, Forever21, OOTD, Outfits, Peach, Zara
OOTD: Denim Mad
A still no head/face post only because I am the one taking the pictures and my short outstretched arms holding the camera could only incorporate that much body for a picture.
Just the day before, I was trying to give this denim tunic away to my friend. She gave me a few hundred bucks to buy stuff that I think would fit her when I was away in Bangkok. Denim is all the rage now by Bangkok standard and I spotted this easy-to-wear denim top on a sale. What really sold it was the roll-up sleeves and the wonderful well-mixed colour gradiation that gives it a little more "depth".
Putting together what I was going to wear the night before.
Did I ever say I have a really casual working environment? With the exception of hot pants and miniskirts and midriff-baring tops, we can dress as we like.The friend didn't like the denim tunic, being the safe dresser she is and denim culture has not caught Singapore by storm as of yet so I brought it home and thought of giving it to my pregnant friend who will probably welcome it. As it is, I tried it on again and decided to keep it for myself cos it looks pretty well on me!
The Bow Necklace is Vivienne-Westwood inspired I think since it has her signature logo on it and I bought it because a. it is so cheap b. it would be suitable for beach holidays (not that I took any yet) and c. I adore bows in all shapes, sizes and textures! The necklace costs about 60 baht which translates to less than 3 SGD = 2 USD.
Denim Tunic: A shop from Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Bangkok
Black Leggings: Dorothy Perkins
Bow Necklace: Sampeng Wholesale Market, Bangkok
Bow Shoes: Dorothy Perkins
Labels: Bangkok, Denim, Dorothy Perkins, Fashion, OOTD
The Current One & Only Thrill
I've been thinking how best to show my hauls (well really, I've just been lazy). I was sent on an impromptu one day business trip to Bangkok but I extended a day so that I can get some shopping done. Bangkok is truly truly a shopping paradise even for plus size girls like me. If you know how to look, where to look, you can and will spend money! I also stayed at the super luxurious
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit which I normally wouldn't stay on my own money but since it has been paid by the company and it is a company preferred hotel, I am not going to say no!
The difference between booking on your own and having the company book it for you is big. I was treated like an exclusive guest and the check-in officer left the reception to show me around the hotel, bring me up to my room, introduce facilities and also shower me with unlimited Cappuccino/Latte if only I just call. Anyway because of the privileges granted to me, I am going to say that I had a fantastic time!
A music recommendation if enjoy the acoustic and a little jazz. I've been enraptured by
Melody Gardot's "My One And Only Thrill" album.
My favourite songs are "If The Stars Were Mine" and "Over The Rainbow". I never get tired of hearing different renditions of "Over The Rainbow".
Labels: Bangkok, Melody Gardot, Music, Travel
