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PASTEL COLOUR-BLOCKING : LILAC & BUTTERCUP
This post may contain affiliate links. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again. Pastel style is truly seasonless. Even now, the fashion field still can’t enough of this style as if it’s fresh off the runways. Last year, I talked about monochromatic pastel, which is a great start …
THE IMPACT OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY
As the world continues to grapple with a health crisis that is Covid-19, we witness the global economy taking a massive hit as a result of worldwide lockdowns imposed to contain the rapidly-spreading Coronavirus. The fashion industry is not spared either in the face of this unprecedented event and has …
A PEEK INTO MY JEWELLERY BOX: 2020 JEWELLERY TRENDS
This post may contain affiliate links. Earrings that dangles from the lobe. Necklaces that wraps the neck. Bracelets that cuffs the wrists. Rings that slips onto the fingers. – These are the ultimate outfit-toppers. The new year is all about new beginnings, right? Which means it’s a great time to …
3 WAYS TO REWEAR YOUR PARTY DRESSES
This post may contain affiliate links. Now that the party season’s over and done with, you may be falling into deep regret for splurging on that party outfit which you may never wear again, ever. I mean, surely you did not spend time and effort to find the prefect party …
THE CHRISTMAS 2019 EDIT
The magic of Christmas is in the air. ‘Tis the season where warm, beautiful glow of Christmas lights illuminate the world, with many places installing elaborate and extravagant Christmas decorations. Pavilion KL houses one of the dreamiest Christmas decorations in Malaysia, year in and year out (in my opinion). Star …
CULTURAL APPROPRIATION OR CULTURAL APPRECIATION?
Cultural appropriation has been an ongoing conversation for years now, and yet, there is still much dispute revolving around it. The line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation is a fine one and often blurred. There’s no right or wrong answer to it. There’s no guideline as to what is …
AW19/20 KNITWEAR EDIT
This post may contain affiliate links. Knitwear? For autumn? Groundbreaking. No doubt, knitwear is a must-have as fall approaches. Needless to say, designers showcased such timeless pieces with contemporary twists down the runway during the AW19 shows. Below, I’ve curated a guide to a couple of key styles that dominated …
MILLENNIAL MINT IS THE NEW MILLENNIAL PINK
This post may contain affialiate links. Step aside, millennial pink! It’s the era of millennial mint! The long-reigning millennial pink may have met its challenger. Millennial mint a.k.a. dusty mint a.k.a. pale green a.k.a. sage a.k.a. pistachio; whatever you name it, these shades of green may well be crowned 2019’s …
OVERSIZED BLAZER & DARK FLORALS
As summer comes to an end, the season’s favourite print a.k.a. floral print is given a gothic twist in the form of muted blooms against subdued backdrop. Dark florals are set to be huge as fall approaches. Think wine red, deep purple, and similar toned-down colours. They are the perfect …