Coat and Dress

Jacket | Mango (old, similar here and love this one too)
Dress | Zara
Shoes | Everbest

Wearing a longline jacket over my dress - that's probably my favourite way to style dresses! There are so many pretty dresses out there but somehow, I don't usually fancy wearing just one dress on it's own. If you don't already know, I'm a huge fan of layering - I buy tons of basics (best if they are basics with a twist) and most of the time, my mum can't tell my tees apart! Jackets are my weakness and I can never seem to pass up on one that catches my eye (unless it's ridiculously pricey).

Let's start with this dress, shall we? It is definitely one of my favourite dresses I own. Ok, it IS my favourite dress. Black, viscose, vneck, perfect length for me, has pockets. It is definitely my favourite dress. I've had it for several years now - probably around 4-5 years! I think it was meant to be a top for taller ladies but well, I'm really tiny so the length is perfect for me. It has a slightly dipped hem at the back and the draped lapel is one of my favourite necklines too.

Got this amazing jacket last October in Turkey and I fell in love with it instantly. The sleeves were surprisingly not too long on my short arms and I love the length of it too. There's so much to this coat that I like - the colour, double breasted buttons, the weight of it (though it's kind of impractical for the bloody warm SG weather) and the split in the back.

p.s. it pains me a little to see how this pair of shoes (my fav work shoes) look so clean and almost scratch free here. I've worn them to work almost everyday since I got them and they're soooo badly scratched now!!!

xo
clara

BNW.... and some sort of green

Boatneck top (UK2) & trousers (UK2) | ASOS Petite
Jacket (UK8) | Motivi via Robinsons
Shoes | McQueen
Necklace | Agnès B.

This casual work outfit was thrown together in no time. My go-to work trousers with a fitted top and one of my oldest tweed jackets (must have been at least 3-4 years) which never fails to add some edge and chicness to my outfit. Love this boat neck top soooo much I have it in several other colours too. I wish ASOS would bring it back in more colours!

xo
clara

B O M B E R J A C K E T

Bomber jacket | Izzue
Shoes | Topshop
Asymmetrical knit skirt | Australia
Necklace | Agnès b.

Scored this denim-lookalike bomber jacket from I.T. Singapore when it was on sale and I am super pleased with everything about it. I tried on 3 sizes (XS, M & XL, I think) in the shop and had a really hard time deciding between XS and M but I decided to go with M. I love how oversized it fits me (without crazily long sleeves, although the sleeves are very baggy on me). XS fits me well but I prefer the oversized fit somehow. Love how it looks like denim but is actually super soft and cosy. Black details on non-black items always attract me because majority of the items in my wardrobe are black, making mix-matching so much easier. And those side slit pockets stole my heart (and money).

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T W E E D X K N I T X P L E A T H E R

Tweed jacket | Wu Fen Pu Taipei
Pleather shorts | H&M
Knit top | Zara
Shoes | Topshop
Bag | Furla
Necklaces | Agnès b.
Watch | Hugo Boss

This outfit is all about the mix of fabrics/materials. There's knit, pleater and tweed - three different materials which are not commonly worn in Singapore because they're heavier than other fabrics and Sg's weather is warm as ****. However, my knit top is short sleeved and the shorts are made from lightweight pleater too (plus, they're shorts!). The tweed jacket can be thrown on indoors where there's air conditioner et viola! I love short sleeved/sleeveless knit tops so I can layer them with an outerwear (because I LOVE layering haha).

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FLORAL?!

Draped outerwear | Izzue
Floral top | Mango
Boots & watch | Hugo Boss

Just a simple layered look!
Floral is probably the last print I'd wear voluntarily but this grey one is an exception. (I do have other floral items in my wardrobe, but they're mostly black based lolol.) This grey tee is soft and slouchy and even slightly grungy. Just slightly. (Or maybe it's my wishful thinking.)

Side note - Comfort level of these boots (my first pair of heeled boots): I can chase a bus in them. That says it all.

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School | Religion

One of my favourite drinks in SG. So good that I finished it before I could take a shot of it lol.

Jacket | Religion
Jeans | Zipia
ASOS The One Vest
Necklace | Agnès b
Shoes | Tangs Studio

This month (or maybe the entire semester), I will be posting some causal outfits of what I wear to school. FYEAH I JUST FILED FOR GRADUATION IT'S DAMN EXCITING (fingers crossed). If I don't do it this sem, I'll probably not be able to do it already lolol.

My to-school outfits are really simple, and are made up of 90% basics (unless it's a single lesson day and I am heading out after school). For me, it's all about minimalism, mobility (I seldom wear short skirts to school), comfort and most importantly, can be thrown together quick because I'm almost always late for classes lol.Well-made garments help a great deal and it took me awhile to build a wardrobe of good basics that FIT well (vip because most clothes don't come in my size) and flatter the body shape.

This day, I went with a slightly streetwear style with a pair of rugged jeans and rugged hooded jacket (the jacket has distressed details too). Was really looking forward to receiving this Religion jacket when I ordered it via ASOS and it didn't disappoint me at all. The print is amazing and fits me (oversized-ly) well (ordered xs). Throw on a pair of leather loafers and I'm good to go!

P.S. That organic fruit juice is really good. One of my favourite in Singapore.