NOX '15 | Dine in the Dark

Dress | ASOS
Coat | Gingersnaps
Heels | Aldo
Watch | Mauboussin

In 2015, we had our anniversary dinner at a restaurant called NOX. It has a Dine-in-the-Dark concept and Ian was pretty intrigued by it so we decided to give it a go. The service was great (servers were all visually impaired and they were really great and helpful) and the food & cocktails were amazing too (the chefs aren't blind, in case anyone was wondering). The waiting/post dinner hangout lounge was really comfortable and cosy, we had a great time chatting with another european couple after the dinner. We were led up to the second floor (where the dining area is) by our servers and it was literally pitch dark up there. I couldn't even see my own hands. The food was really yummy and I loved everything. I was pretty nervous in the beginning and Ian kept holding my hands under the table. I was glad we gave dining in the dark a go because it was such a unique experience and we both enjoyed the night a whole lot!

The only disappointing part was.... well I wore an amazing dress but was in the dark more than half the time lol. Had this dress for 1-2 years now and never had the chance to wear it till this day. I don't usually wear lacey dresses much as they can be too girly for my liking but this one feels a lot more elegant and feminine than cutesy and girly, which I really like. I love the bustier seams (great for going braless) and the laced shoulders. And well, dining in the dark always calls for a black dress. I didn't want to walk out the restaurant with visible food stains all over!  

xo
clara

Simple Chic

Lyocell Tee | Zara (XS) (love this, this and this comfy modal/lyocell-blend v neck tees too)
Leigh Ankle Grazer Jeans | Topshop Petite (W25L28)
Watch | Karl Lagerfeld
Bag | Whistles
Boots | ASOS

This is probably my simplest throw-on-and-go outfit. Tee and denim is my favourite combination and they can be dressed up/down so easily. You can look elegant, punk, rock chic, cute, stylish and so many other things in a tee and jeans combination. It all boils down to the type of tee and denim worn,  and of course accessories too. In this outfit, I matched my dark green jeans with a simple grey v neck tee (I love this tee so much I have it in 3-4 colours now). Accessories set the tone of the outfit and I went with brilliant well-made accessories with my favourite slightly dark vibe. Subtly studded leather boots I've had for years now and one of my least minimalistic watch (pretty bulky too).

xo
clara

ON VIT AVEC LA MUSIQUE

Muscle tank | Agnès B.
Skirt & outerwear | Thrifted
Boots | Miista 
Bag | Givenchy
Watch | Karl Lagerfeld (Similar face, in chain here)

ON VIT AVEC LA MUSIQUE. How apt. I would hate to live in a world without music and I would definitely hate to wear a slogan shirt which I don't resonate with. This one ticks all the right boxes for me! BNW, apt slogan, bolts and muscle tank cut. How could I not love this?! It's my favourite muscle tank top in my closet right now haha. Absolutely soft and comfy, I can pair it with any bottoms. In this outfit, I paired it with a faux leather panel skirt and it was the last time I ever worn that skirt. I am not a fan of faux leather as it doesn't hold up as well as genuine leather and well, this skirt starting peeling. Badly. Lucky I had this draped jacket on to help cover parts of the skirt.

Had lunch with my mum at a restaurant in Clarke Quay and the food was mediocre. The interior decor of the restaurant and the venue was well-thought and might appeal to many others, but not me. I've heard of people taking wedding photos in that restaurant too. The food however, was really mediocre and that's all I can say lol.

Had a lot of fun walking around Meidi-ya (my favourite thing to do at Liang Court other than eating yummy cakes at Dulcet & Studio) and discovered so many amazing chocolates. I think I spent a bomb on chocolates that day oops. My favourite among the lot was the organic Stone Ground Chocolate. It had such amazing mysterious and wonderful texture I've never felt in a bar of chocolate before. So sooooooooo good. A close run for Number 1 was Dolfin dark chocolate with orange peel. I had it in Bruxelles before and I missed it, thank god Miedi-ya stocks it too.

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