OOTD: Scallop Edges
I walked into
New Look, laid my eyes on it, made a beeline for it, dragged it into the changing room, cajoled its size 18 self onto my size 22 body and the rest is history.
It has the cutest little scallop Peter Pan collar, its material breezy with spring prints beautifully contrasted against its dark background. I am truly in love.
I wasn't sure what possessed me to match it with pinstripe shorts but I only knew that I was going for a hotpot that night and by its name, you can guess that it's a sweaty affair but I don't think it's a disaster, I'll be proud to wear this all hot days!
Peter Pan Chiffon Top: New Look
Black Spaghetti Top as innerwear: Marks & Spencer
Pinstripe Shorts: Kaylene
3 Wise Owls Necklace: By Invite Only
Flats: ASOS
Nautical Ring: ASOSP/S: Happyness Magnet has entered a contest for a chance to win $100,000 for the wedding of their dreams with a celebrity wedding designer from Crate and Barrel! She needs to have 3000 votes in the next 10 days for a chance to qualify into the Top 100. I'll love to see her have a beautiful wedding if you can all chip in to help and vote for her here! Labels: ASOS, Blouses, By Invite Only, Jewellery, New Look, OOTD, Outfits, Shorts
OOTD: All Decked Out In Denim
I've been loving a lot of denim lately and even managed to remix! In fact, I didn't realize how much denim I've worn till I looked back at my outfits taken on my camera. Here are 3 separate sets of outfits over the weekend!
Review of the ASOS Curve Stitch Pleat Panel Peg Leg Jeans:I have already worn this pair of jeans thrice ever since receiving it in the mail recently. May I just say it is one of the best acquisitions ever for a bottom from ASOS Curve? It is super comfortable and unlike my skinny jeans, it doesn't cling to the skin
(I can scratch the itch! Have you ever felt irritated because you can't get to the itchy bit when you are well clung by the skinny jeans?) and I can literally wear this everywhere. It is the one thing I would turn to religiously - to go to a cold movie theatre, to wear on a lazy day out, to do tomboyish actions, to dress down in for work. I know it is supposed to be some kind of a three quarters, as seen from the ASOS Curve model but let's face it, not everyone of us are equipped with a model's height so I am happy to let it remain as a pair of full length jeans. The pockets are big and can contain a ton. Usually when I go out for lunch, I have to have my wallet, my tissue, my cards etc and these pockets carry all!
Bowdicts for ASOS Curve Stitch Pleat Panel Peg Leg Jeans:
A well-deserved 5 bows! Well-done! Okay I am pretty positive that I can do a size down as it is super roomy but having it at the size I ordered, it kinda looks slouchy and I don't care if I look a bit stumpy. The comfort makes it all worthwhile! You can see me wearing them on 2 separate occasions in the pictures above. The black lace blouse is from Miss Selfridge and is a size 16. I can fit very rarely into smaller sizes but if you search carefully and not be daunted by the size tag, there are always room for pleasant surprises!
Lace Blouse: Miss Selfridge
Peg Leg Jeans: ASOS Curve
Ring: Diva for Miss Selfridge
Leopard print Loafers: Pazzion
Polka Dot Blazer: River Island (also seen here)
Pink Tank Top: New Look
Sling Bag: Pull and Bear
Velvet Flats: Melissa
Here, I am wearing my Dorothy Perkins Super Skinny Jeans
(also seen here) - another pair that I positive adore because I feel it looks good on me and makes my thunder thighs and legs appear slimmer. It is comfortable enough but not nearly as much as the ones from ASOS Curve. Still these jeans make very regular appearances on days when I want to look sharp
(and not slouchy).
I also want to make a special mention to my waffle ring, made by the lovely
Georgina and purchased by
amonkeyfashionista for a giveaway that I've won. Sweet chattermonkey sent me a package chocked full of cute little goodies from dollymixx, a beautiful snow white snood and a Joe Brown's blouse. A big hug to her!
Super Skinny Jeans: Dorothy Perkins
Blue Tank Top: New Look
Cardigan: Forever21+
Necklace: The defunct 'Addict' store from Far East Plaza
Shoes: Crocs (from the Boy)
Waffle Ring: Courtesy of amonkeyfashionista
The denim biker jacket made a comeback
(last seen here). It looks like I have a penchant for mixing ditsy floral prints with the denim biker jacket. I know it looks like I seldom remix but here's proof that I totally do. 3 remixes just over the weekend. I'm thrilled because it means I am exercising more of my wardrobe! And if you think the last 2 set of pictures look odd and my boobs appear giant
(no, it's not a weekend boob job), that's because I was toying around with my fisheye lens :)
Denim Biker Jacket: ZoZe from Bangkok
Floral Dress: New LookLabels: ASOS Curve, Biker, Bowdicts, Denim, Dorothy Perkins, Forever21+, Jackets, Jeans, Miss Selfridge, New Look, OOTD, Outfits, Peg, Reviews
OOTD: Leopard Crawl
I have received some lovely packages, some from
ASOS and one from
Yours Clothing that I couldn't wait to show. Of course I told myself that I'll seek diversity in clothes soon (as in not to buy from ASOS all the time) but the free shipping internationally option is really good and their ASOS Curve range is really stepping up some notches to deliver chiffon options to the larger female population. We know chiffon is really unforgiving as it has no stretch and in the past, it would only be a case of envy because I have always had a partiality for the lighter and feminine fabric and it's near to impossible to find it in my size but it is no longer so. It would no doubt dismay those who hate that type of fabric.
And
New Look, if you are listening at all, your online shopping site sucks. Between my friend and I, we have tried close to 7 or 8 credit cards and the transactions dropped before it could be processed. We called the banks and they have already authorized our payment ... except you didn't receive it. I even called to your UK line for help out of my own pocket several times but to no avail. You are losing a lot of international customers this way!
Review on the ASOS Curve Exclusive Leopard Wrap Dress:When it arrived, I knew I would love it. The material is soft and silky to touch, a little slinky even. It is a wrap dress and is extremely flattering on my middle portion in which the tummy so often protrudes. Well perhaps the one reason for that is that the attention is being taken up by the deep v in front of the dress that shows a cleavage to its most glorious potential if you so desire. For those who seek modesty, hope is not lost because you can definitely opt to wear a bandeau with the dress and that should take no enjoyment away from the dress because it is that wonderful. I really love the free flowing skirt and the general shape of the dress. I have also decided to go against pairing black which I usually do and opted for a bright pink. I like how the colour combination brings a more fun feeling as compared to a solemn black and leopard combination. The dress fits me beautifully and I really have no complains except that I would love to have this dress over and over again in solid colours! It really is the perfect dress for work
(preferably without the cleavage), for a date
(definitely with some cleavage but not all), a wedding reception
(again with some cleavage only unless the bride is showing off a whole lot more than you and you are forced to retaliate else it might make you pale much in comparison) and to parties.
Bows for the ASOS Curve Exclusive Leopard Wrap Dress:If you are wondering why there are
six bows, it's because I love it so I am rewarding it an extra special bow! The feather brooch can be worn 2 ways and so it can be used as a hair accessory as well. I do love something that has multiple uses!
Dress: ASOS Curve (here)
Pink Cardigan: Dorothy Perkins
Flats: ASOS
Gold Necklace: Soon Lee @ Haji Lane
Feathery Brooch: Bought from the street shops
Ring: Dorothy Perkins
Bracelet:ASOSLabels: ASOS Curve, Bowdicts, Brooches, Dorothy Perkins, Dresses, Leopard, New Look, OOTD, Outfits, Reviews, Soon Lee, Yours Clothing
OOTD: Sailor Chic
So ever since I changed a new pair of permanent contact lens, I get red swollen eyes often and my eyes became super sensitive to light. The doctor said I might be allergic to the contact lens material and advised me against wearing any contact lens for 4 - 6 weeks! Horror! I didn't really like my glasses to begin with and with a small nose bridge means they slide down pretty often but what can I do when eyes are so important in my life? You'll be seeing some outfit posts in the near future being totally specky and nerdy!
I breezed into
New Look one day and found 2 completely beautiful blouses that I am in love with. The first being this
New Look Striped Chiffon Shirt. I am a little obsessed with chiffon since last year and relished the chance of getting my hands on anything sheer because it works so well for hot weather and is breezy and easy. I also managed to think up at least 3 looks from this shirt so I didn't need to reconsider how frequent I will be wearing this! I paired it up with my lovely embellished necklace from Forever21 (shown
here and
here) because I had this major brainwave to match pink and blue that day. I was kind of pleased with myself because this year, I am trying harder to experiment with more unusual colour combinations that I normally wouldn't think of and
this being one of my first. I'm really liking them!
If you need a short review on the shirt, I am a UK size 20 - 22 and size 18 fits me just fine with some room to spare and is even more beautiful in person than the website. I immediately thought of "
Sailor Chic" when I saw it and would completely wear this with my beloved skinny jeans or with shorts. It is completely versatile!
I will also be excited to show you my next new buy from New Look soon because it was one of the things that I grabbed, raced to the fitting room only just to make sure it fits (because they are all size 18) and then I
knew I had to have it.
Striped Chiffon Shirt: New Look
White Slip: from another Dorothy Perkins blouse
Metallic Accordion Pleat Skirt: Forever21+
Blue Skinny Belt: Dorothy Perkins
Lace Flats: ASOS
Embellished Necklace: Forever21Labels: Blouses, Dorothy Perkins, Forever21, Forever21+, New Look, OOTD, Outfits, Skirts
OOTD: She's A Flower Child
If you remember me
asking for ideas about how to dress for an 80s party last week, well, the party occurred.
I also said I'll turn up in
colourful makeup but that didn't go quite according to plan. Suffice to say, my attempts at recreating this made me look that I was punched in varying shades. However I found another makeup inspiration in the form of Georgia Jagger from a Vogue British magazine a few months back and painted myself according to the colour hues I see on her and voila, I think they turn out pretty nice!
What do you think? 
The source of inspiration.Well because the colour tones took on blue and green, it immediately made me think of peacock feathers and plus Katy Perry's "
Peacock" song had been resounding in my head recently so I decided to dress in peacock feather colours! And then the Forever21 headband was in my way so I snatched it up too and ...
Tadah!I also have the beautiful navy blue
ASOS Curve Embellished Scalloped Hem One Shoulder Dress I've been dying to wear and of course there is also the
ASOS Portfolio Envelope Clutch which I bought in green on an impulse and didn't look back. A peacock-worthy outfit was born and the 70s flower child emerged.
I didn't intend to look like a 70s bohemian chick but somehow I just did so I went with the flow. If all else fails, I could say that I am living in the 80s with a 70s mindset. Talk about ways to wriggle out of the situation!
These are my gorgeous Evans lace tights. This is the only pair that fits me beautifully and I love them to bits. I am intending to grow my tights collection through Evans! I love how I turned out except I wished I had a fitting black blazer instead of replying on my waterfall one because I felt it would look way better with a fitted blazer.
Verdict for the ASOS Curve Embellished Scalloped Hem One Shoulder Dress:When I first saw the dress, I was head over heels over it. However the price deterred me from getting my hands on it as early as I would have like but still it was worth the wait. When it went on a discount, I bought one in mink. But then it got discounted further and unable to resist, I bought it in navy blue as well. This dress is heavy with all the beading. It fits just right with an inner elastic waistband, invisible to the eye so that the dress lies well on the body and does not float around. It couldn't really float around even if it wanted to, the embellishments are heavy. It would probably lay limped without the elastic band so for that, I am grateful. Although I think this dress looks absolutely gorgeous with one shoulder off but part of me still wish that they could have designed it to cover both arms so I need not struggle with an outerwear for it and disguise its beauty. All that was needed was to have both sides with sleeves and yet retain the scallop hems and it would be a perfection. Some people found this dress short but being 5'5, I found it long enough to retain my modesty and of course I had the lace tights on just in case. Overall this dress made me feel beautiful, polished and I know many others would say the same.
Bows for ASOS Curve Embellished Scalloped Hem One Shoulder Dress:
Even when I reached home after hours, my makeup held on well and I am so mighty pleased that I have to beg your pardon for my final bit of narcissism.
Dress: ASOS Curve
Envelope Clutch: ASOS
Waterfall Blazer: New Look
Headband: Forever21
Earrings: Topshop
Tights: Evans
Flats: Melissa Ultragirl Flocked Faux Velvet
Rings: Topshop and Miss SelfridgeLabels: ASOS, ASOS Curve, Bowdicts, Dresses, Evans, Melissa, New Look, OOTD, Outfits, Peacock, Reviews, Scallop Hems
