: Mickey's Girl : Red White Polka Dots & A Big Bow

Hello everyone! Today was another Minnie Mouse outfit. =D I wore this blouse previously and wanted to share a different look showcasing the same blouse. On another note, I have decided that I'm officially going on a clothes and shoes ban. No more buying till the 25th of August. NO BUYING AT ALL. I NEED this ban. =/

I will be shopping in my wardrobe for the next 25 days, exploring new combinations and discovering previous oldies but lovelies. Courage, Serene!!

 

This outfit came about because I wanted to wear this bow belt that I picked up earlier this month on sale at H&M for SGD5! If you are a frequent shopper at H&M and have never seen this belt, don't worry... your memory is still working. I did some self-alteration on the original belt before it became what it is now! =P

I'll try to get some pictures showing how the original belt came to look like how it does now. I will be doing up Q's belt for her tomorrow and I will nicely ask if she would be kind enough to click some pictures for the blog! =)

Tristan got this purse for me a little while back for our 1st wedding anniversary. <3 I really treasure this little beauty and just kept looking at it sitting in my closet, and could not bear to use it for the very first time. I actually packed and unpacked it twice before, on 2 separate days, for 2 different outfits, before finally putting back it's stuffings and replacing it on it's shelf. =X  What's wrong with me??? =O

One thing I possess in abundance would be my vivid imagination. Too much of it, I must say. Hahahahahahah!!!

My Minnie Mouse look began with my black bow belt! My white on red polka dot peplum top came next, followed with my pompom bubble skirt. I kept imagining Minnie's ears when I look at my full rounded skirt! =X  Can you see them too?

A close up of my 1st wedding anniversary present from the sweetest hubby in the entire universe! <3<3  You can't really see it but we got it hotstamped with my initials just like my Fendi 2Jours bag. =))

Don't you just love the simplicity and beauty of the Alma BB? I know Allison and Q do too! We need a family pic of these beauties soon.=D

Top - ASOS (old)(last seen here // similar here)

Skirt - ASOS (old)(similar here and here)

Belt - H&M (altered)

Heels - DMK

Purse - Louis Vuitton Alma BB

Thank you for looking and I wish you a happy week at work/ play! (^ __  ^ *)/  XOXO!!!

:: Jungle Sprite ::

Hi everyone! =D I felt so light and happy in this outfit today! Just like a wood nymph! I just needed a pair of wings and some fairy dust. =D =D

I felt so feminine and carefree in my silky Mango turquoise maxi skirt! I just had to throw in a leopard print belt and a woody coloured purse into the mix. Subconsciously, I brought myself into a forest and became a little jungle sprite!

I really really love how putting on a different OOTD make me feel like a brand new woman every day. =) 

"Fashion is free, let your imagination fly. It has no restrictions or limits."

Top - Bershka (similar here and here)

Skirt - Mango (similar here)

Belt - M)phosis (old)(similar here)

Heels - Charles & Keith (old)(similar here)

Purse - Coach Basic Bag in British Tan (found here)

** Alterations ** 

Bershka top: length of top shortened.
Coach Basic bag: strap professionally shortened by 5 inches. 

Thank you for dropping by and I sincerely hope that you enjoyed today's photoshoot by Q! <3 <3

"What's in my Bag?" :: Coach Court Bag

Hello!! =D  The star of today's "What's in my Bag?" post would be my Coach Court Bag in Mahogany with the Coach Basic Bag's strap attached! It's original strap is also photographed just beside the bag.

I love how I can interchange both the straps and how it gives my Court bag an entirely different feel. The thinner strap gives off a feminine touch while the thicker strap exudes a slightly more rugged appeal. =)

As you all know, I'm a major bag lover but what you don't know is how I pamper each and every one of my bag equally. Whether its a premier or contemporary brand bag, it gets equal treatment and love from me! <3

To ensure the longevity of all my purses, I make sure not to overstuff any of them. Overstuffing any leather purse would just result in the leather getting stretched out of shape. That means that my smaller wallets and cardholders go into smaller bags and clutches, while my long wallets are used when I'm toting my larger bags!  

 Here's what I had with me yesterday!


From top left in clockwise

1. Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette Accessoires in Monogram (cosmetics pouch)

2. Prada Saffiano Leather Short Bi-fold clasp slim wallet in Ametista

3. Coach Mini Skinny in Signature Fabric (keys holder)

4. Foot Glide Anti-Blister stick (all ladies NEED one!! It's a lifesaver.)

5. M)phosis tissue pouch

6. Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoyed the post! XOXOXO!!! =D =D

.: Retroville :.

Hey there! =D I hope you are having a good week! Since some of my favourite brands are bringing back polka dots, I decided to follow suit. Subconsciously, I always inject some sort of femininity in my daily outfits, even when I'm in torn boyfriend jeans, I find myself reaching for a sparkly top and some pointy heels! =)

For today's OOTD, I decided on my puffy sleeves mustard yellow top that my Mom got for me on one of our many shopping sprees together, and a pair of heels that my Dad paid for 2 years back. =P I would like to share a little family anecdote with you below!

If you didn't know, Tristan and I chose Malaysia's most awarded wedding gallery for our pre-wedding photoshoot. Though we really loved the gowns/ outfits and pictures that the gallery produced, it was not easy heading in and out of Malaysia every couple of weeks to settle all the minute details.

Fortunately for us, our parents and buddies were very supportive (as always) and commuted with us over several months before we finally wrapped up the shoot in Kuala Lumpur. Thank God!

In those few months, our family drove in to Johor Bahru (JB) very often and had many a good meal and massage there. Now, for a little secret... all 3 of my siblings and I usually only have our cell phones with us when going out with our parents (who cares about the bill when Daddy's around, right? HAHAHAHAHA!)

With the photoshoot being our primary concern, I was not in the mood for much shopping (surprise surprise!). =X  However, during one of our family lunch trips, this pair of heels from Summit caught my eye from the sales rack for only around SGD20+!

I fell in love. <3 It's double bows and pointy heels drove me crazy! Where's my wallet when I need it??? =O

Heeding my baby sister's advice, I turned towards our most reliable ATM aka our darlingest (Yes, there is such a word in my dictionary) Daddy for 'financial aid'. =P  At the start, both him and Mommy maintained that I have too many pairs of shoes and they refused to encourage me further. *horrors*  I DON'T have too many pairs of shoes. There is a PERFECT pair of shoes for EVERY outfit. Agreed?

I stubbornly refused to give up and urged them towards the Summit boutique. Guess what?? When we reached there, my mother, the one who said I have too many pairs of shoes started pointing at several other pairs of shoes (not on sale) that she wanted ME to try on and buy! *smacks forehead* WHAT happened to "You have too many pairs of shoes!"???

I LOVE MY PARENTS! =D

And NO, I only got that 1 pair of shoes that day. I might be obsessed but I'm NOT greedy, excuse me. =P

Top - No brand (old)(last seen here)

Shorts - ZARA (current)(similar for less here)

Bag - Coach Court Bag in Mahogany (found here)

Shoes - Summit (old)(similar here)

**Alterations**

Zara shorts - waist taken in and length shorted by 1 fold.

Coach Court bag - Long strap removed. Strap of Coach Basic bag (last seen here) in the same colour used.

 >> I removed the thicker strap of the Court bag and swapped it for the thinner strap of the Basic bag because I wanted a softer and more girly look for the Court bag today. I cannot wait to use the original strap in an outfit post soon! =D

Thank you for reading my long winded post! Keep safe and stay happy! XOXO!!! <3

: A Lace Garden : My take on summer florals!

Hi everyone! I have been a lazy girl this past week. =P These pictures were taken last week and I am only posting today. =X I will make it up by posting another "What's in my Bag" post soon. Promise!

I have had questions on how much the Loeffler Randall Mini Rider can hold... so how about this bag for the "What's in my Bag" post? Or do you have another bag in mind? Do let me know! =))

Instead of focusing on a top with loud and colourful floral prints, I decided on a white lace floral top and my pretty floral Dune Delila heels. I have seen other pictures of the Delila heels on the internet and the prints on every pair appears different (on the four pairs I have seen anyway)! This pair of shoes has got to be one of my favourite. It's such a piece of art. <3

With such a loud pair of heels as the focal point, I kept everything else simple - white lace soft peplum top, dark skinny jeans and my Prada red tote. As always, I have on only a watch, earrings, and both my engagement and wedding rings!

Top - ? (Old)(another style here)

Jeans - Denizen

Shoes - Dune (found here)

Bag - Prada Saffiano Lux Tote (more pictures here)

Thanks for looking and I wish you an awesome week! XOXO!!! (^.  ^ *)/

:: Feminine Frills ::

Happy Monday!! Here's hoping you don't suffer from Monday blues the way my Mom does. =P QQ was my photographer today and I picked out an outfit with her favourite colour palette - Neutrals! =D

If you are a fellow purse lover or pay attention to minute details, you would have realized that I have a soft spot for YSL clutches. =) I freely admit it! I really love how they are so effortlessly classic, simple and oh-so-roomy! I would highly recommend them to all you ladies out there. Every girl needs one!!

Q and I went over to On Pedder a couple of days back to try on some highend leather heels and were both sorely disappointed. =( Are highend stilettos all so hard and painful to stand in (I can't even start to imagine walking in them!)? Do you have any brands you can recommend? We would really love to take the plunge some day soon! =D

These Mango heels are full leather except for the soles and they are so soft. Most of my Zara heels are made of leather too and they are waaaaaaaayyyyyy more comfortable than several of my highend heels that I received as gifts over the years. Is it possible? What are your thoughts on this?

Dress: Tracy Einny (old) (similar here and here)

Purse: YSL Sac BDJ (click here for more beautiful pictures of YSL clutches)

Heels: Mango (Similar on sale here)

Thank you for looking! =D And I'll see you again tomorrow!

Flower Power // Do you see floral or leopard on these heels?

Happy Sunday!!! =D It's my first real rest day in a week and I have been sleeping sooooooo much it's crazy! This was my Saturday's outfit and the colours really cheered me up. =))

This top is so comfortable and soft that I reach for it over and over again! I got this top a couple of months back and have been trying to get another as a backup but my size or a size up are all sold out! I have added a link to it below and if you can still get it in your size, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. =)

The Basic bag is one of my latest Coach Classics acquisition! If you haven't realized it yet, I LOVE all the Coach Classics. I adore the unlined leather and the simplicity of the designs. This bag was never sold here in Singapore boutiques but my baby bro, Fur, sweetly lugged back some Coach classics for me from the States. =D =D

 My favourite neoprene skirt that I own in 3 different colours and have a double/ backup in the ivory! Afterall, ivories and whites might turn yellow over time. =P

I got the strap of the bag professionally shortened by 5 inches, 2.5 inches were taken from each side. I refuse to tie a knot of any sort on leather (I'm OCD like that.)! As you ladies know, I really believe in spending on alterations on pieces I see myself using for years to come. I promise to take pictures of the very well done job on the shortening of the strap/s soon. If any of you would like to know the address of my bag repairer, just drop me a mail!

Top: ASOS (found here)

Skirt: ASOS (old) (similar here)

Bag: Coach Basic bag in Mahogany (found here)

Shoes: Zara (seen here) 

** Alterations **
ASOS skirt: waist taken in from UK12 to UK 6. length shortened.
Coach Basic bag: strap professionally shortened by 5 inches.
Shoes: scored on sale for SGD69.90! Still available at Zara 313 Somerset for SGD59.90 now!


I hope you find these links helpful! Do mail me with your thoughts. I will try to provide links as much as possible. =) Thank you for dropping by and I wish you all a great week ahead! =D XOXO!!!

:: Autumn Foliage ::

Top: Old
Skirt: H&M (scored on sale for SGD 15!)
Purse: YSL Chyc clutch
Shoes: Zara

Thanks for looking and have a smashing weekend! =D =D XOXO!!!