School of Rock

Photos by Mei Fang

I've always considered myself a bit of a tech-wreck. Never one with the latest gadgets, never up to date with the latest software, and a complete novice at using most technological devices or software. So I've never had that much luck with technology, yet for some reason I've never been beyond salvage before. Yesterday, that streak ended. 

A supposed study date with Mei Fang turned into a rather frantic mini adventure around the Braddell-Toa Payoh estate for less reasons than one would like- namely because my laptop died JUST as I was about to start work. How timely, right? Just 1 week before school starts, and 2 weeks before #hellweek3 commences and all assignments are due. UGH. Then again, things could be a lot worse, I suppose. Thank God for friends who are such positive balls of energy and ever so willing to help!

Threw together a School of Rock-inspired outfit with an old band tee, white cut-offs and a plaid shirt stolen from the brother for the ultimate comfort wear. A few friends have commented that I look like I'm wearing a kilt, but hey, this is one of the few kinds of layering one can do in Singapore's heat without passing out from heatstroke, so come at me. Oh and continuing on my previous train of thought, if you look closely, my puffy face kind of resembles favourite funny-man Jack Black too, no? 

More updates soon! Thank you for reading, your support means so much to me :)

Band tee, white denim cut-offs, spiked hairband: SCAPE flea market | Boots: Dr Martens | Plaid shirt: Brother's/Uniqlo | Pleather backpack: Rubi

Red white blue

Photos by Gabrielle Lee

Feeding wanderlust via visual feeds on both Tumblr and Instagram has resulted in an outfit styled subconsciously so, and what better place to be inspired by than the City of Light? Friday saw me decked out in Parisian colours, complete with new purchases. Oh, the joys of stress-induced online shopping/relief.

This skirt is my dupe for the ubiquitous Zara skorts that are splashed all over the blogosphere these days. Actually tried them on at the store but unfortunately it isn't as flattering on my figure as it seems to be on everyone else's, so this, complete with similar asymmetrical detailing, should suffice. 

Also: currently obsessed with all things cobalt blue. Regal and versatile, it provides just the right amount pop of colour to perk up any outfit - necessary, epecially when all you feel like wearing are basics. And these pointed-toe flats, in cobalt blue suede complete with criss-cross detailing at the heel, are perfect.

Sweater: SCAPE flea market | Skirt with asymmetrical detailing: thescarletroom | Mini Pashli-inspired bag, cobalt blue flats: taobao

Art Garden 2013

Photos of me by Zoe Fan, everything else by me

I know, I am so lagging behind on blog posts. I do apologize - year 2 is kicking my butt and this week was yet another #hellweek filled with deadlines and minimal sleeping hours. I do update a lot more on my Instagram though, so check that out if you'd like!

Got this black lace skirt at H&M a while back - loving the dark, witchy yet sufficiently girly vibe the netted lace provides! Sought solace in the faux-luxurious pairing of black lace and emerald velvet to get myself through the busy day. Sometimes dressing up just makes you feel better, yknow?

Anyway these photos were shot about 2 weeks back when I headed down to SAM @ 8Q to cover the Art Garden 2013 as part of a school assignment, which later evolved into a museum/art hunt with Huda and Zoe around Bras Besah. I'm not quite sure what I expected from Art Garden, having never been there before, but it didn't disappoint with its whimsical charm and local twist on modern art. Here's what it's about!

Emerald crop top: Cotton On | Black lace skirt: H&M | Boots: Dr Martens | Crochet bag: Bali | Watch: Vintage Cartier

Library look

Photos by Zoe Fan

Spontaneous trip to the school library with Zoe last week to snap some photos for the blog. Just a little switch up from the usual shots because both of us had a little break in between classes and needed a little injection of adrenaline to combat the doldrums of a long school days. Also - seeing the confused/awkward look on people's faces? Kind of worth it, not gonna lie.

Clashed prints again (I swear, if this were my occupation I'd be rich) with jail pants and a Givenchy-inspired top from awhile back. It's kind of at an awkward length but the material is mad comfortable I almost don't mind at all. In fact, I wear it so often I don't know why it wasn't featured here sooner. Oops. Oh and please ignore my slitty eyes in the last photo. An average of 4 hours of sleep a day doesn't really help much.

Striped pants: Stradivarius Bali | Givenchy-inspired top: Hula & Co. | Boots: Dr Martens

Midweek madness

Photo by Mei Fang

Just a mini post from an outfit shot a few weeks back. Midweek outfits call for comfort and practicality, but who says that has to be boring? Clashed florals with stripes in lightweight chiffon and slung a heavy oatmeal throw over everything for a full day of classes and Shakespeare in the Park after. Didn't think I'd like the pattern clash as much as I did, but I do. Also didn't think that mix of past and present tense would make sense, but it does. Happy Wednesday! 

Striped top: Bugis Street | Floral shorts: Hula & Co. | Oatmeal throw: FEP | Tote bag: Gifted, Asos | Chunky black boots: theblackera

Duty blues

Photos by Zoe Fan

Having done Recruitment Drive for the past few weeks of school has required me to don duty wear more often than I'd like. I don't think I've worn jeans/jeggings that religiously, ever. And so, conflicted between bringing an entirely new outfit to change into/out of and just sticking with a jeans-and-shirt combo, I settled for the latter - turned up a notch. This shirt was actually an ah-pek (old uncle) find at the Sungei Road Thieves' Market. Case in point: picture the first two buttons undone, sleeves uncuffed, and thrown over a white singlet. Mm-hmm.

It's a little more oversized than I'd like but hey, in life you either go big (literally) or go home right? And how rad is the scratched-pen print?! There's just something about wearing an ink pen explosion that is immensely appealing. Took this down monotone lane with trainers stolen off the little brother, a silver multi-triangle necklace (am I hipster yet?) and gifted tote for a long day of lessons. Apologies for the lack of updates! Life has been a cycle of work/duty/sleep/deadlines. Am desperately trying to keep my schedule as regular as possible so as to make time for everything, though! Happy Labour Day, everyone :) xx

Jeggings: Uniqlo | Shirt: Sungei Road Thieves' Market | Multi-triangle necklace: Scape flea market | Tote bag: Asos | Watch: vintage Cartier | Trainers: New Balance (brother's)

Jailhouse rock

Photos by Rebecca 

Couldn't think of a more appropriate post title than this oldie from the king of rock! Definitely one of my favourite feel-good songs. These photos were shot a month back when I celebrated my 18th with two of the most precious people ever. It's a funny thing, isn't it, how some friendships work. We don't see each other much but when we meet up its like we didn't spend months apart at all :') Can't even begin to say how blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life.

But back to the outfit - a cropped band tee that I wear way too much, jail pants, chunky boots that never seem to leave my feet, and a mix of silver and gold accessories. Oh and the crochet bag from Bali that seems to go with everything. Just realised I subconsciously threw on everything I love separately and (somehow) together at the same time. Does that make sense? And is it weird that that makes sense? (Edit: Also just realised that half of this outfit was bought at the Scape flea market, where these photos were taken. Weird. Well. Isn't this post just full of epiphanies?)

Band tee, thin gold studded cuff, gold spiked bracelet, thin skull cuff: Scape flea market | Striped pants: Stradivarius, Bali | Chunky boots: theblackera