MIFW: Glory of Kebaya + Autumn in KL
We were free to choose which shows to watch, and I made sure I attended at least one show that showcases traditional Malay clothing, just so I can have a slight idea what their counterparts are for our Philippine terno and baro’t saya. Kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress combination worn by...
MIFW: The New Faces of YODA
While Zebra Square, the venue of the Malaysian International Fashion Week (MIFW) may leave much to be desired as it’s still very unfinished, the show that started the week out definitely did not disappoint. It surprised me to be able to witness an actual Fashion Week show that was inspired by a gothic...
Tricia x Cheesie
Hello from Kuala Lumpur! I’m here on a sponsored media trip but yesterday I found some time to meet up with Malaysian blogger Cheesie for a quick collaboration. She is my long lost brain twin and there were just so many bizarre times when we would be all “OMG! SAME!” the whole day I was with her. It was even more strange to review these self-timer photos...
Bayo: Fresh for Fall
(Bayo blazer, top and shorts, Asian Vogue boots, Plusminustimesdivide ring, SM department store cuff) Hype this look on Lookbook here. Fresh and comfy outfit on a chill afternoon. Simplicity will never be out of style, thanks to Bayo. Bayo is certainly one of the popular local brands I grew up with. It’s been around for as long as I can remember, and I don’t think there are any...
flowers + schoolgirl
(Clothes for the Goddess top, from Shanghai blazer, Just G skirt, H&M socks, Five by Five heels) Hype on Lookbook here. For this look, I was clearly inspired by school uniforms - glasses, ribbons, blazer, socks with maryjanes. The twist? I decided to wear a floral skirt instead of the usual pleated plain or plaid ones. The total amount of black clothes in my closet is greater than...
wine + studs
(ASTARS poncho, Romwe collared top, Clothes for the Goddess bag, Five by Five Olsen boots) Hype this look on Lookbook here. Almost completely went back to my black and white roots for a day, except I took the initiative to put some sort of accent color to not make me look paler and more sickly than I already was that day. This wine poncho top was my instant go-to for a classy,...
Just G: Roses
(Just G floral dress with belt) Hype this look on Lookbook here. The sun finally cooperated today after so long, so here’s a new batch of non-studio self-portraits. Perfect outfit for a perfect 11-11-11. The cut-out back is a pleasant surprise for such a dainty, conservative dress. Gives my nunal a chance to say hello!
(Clothes for the Goddess dress, RP Online Shop bag, Asian Vogue wedges, Forever 21 necklace, from Hong Kong ribbon bracelet) Hype this look on Lookbook here. I’m on a roll with all the green I’ve been wearing recently! Peter pan collar, check. Pearls, check. Polkadots, check. Heart detail in the middle, check. Ribbon bracelet, check. Doll wedges, check. This is definitely...
two tone + seafoam
(Clothes for the Goddess top, Just G skirt, VNC heels, Forever 21 accessories) Hype this look on Lookbook here. And yes, my collar and my shoes match! Besides the very lovely seafoam green color of this button-down top, I really love this deliberate two-tone thing going on with this outfit. This little similarity makes all the difference in the world.
(Clothes for the Goddess dress, Dorothy Perkins clutch, Forever 21 pumps) Hype on Lookbook here. Classic dress and perfectly teased hair, in Stepford wife stereotype fashion. It’s fun to play dress up once in a while, especially if you’re inspired by a concept or character with qualities which are opposite yours. Though I’d love to be a domesticated goddess someday, my...
(Forever 21 biker vest and accessories, Topshop cat print shirt, Five by Five cat print heels, from Hong Kong tutu and rose connector ring, Extreme Finds rings) Hype this look on Lookbook here. My default face resembles that of an extremely bored kitty. I’ve already lost count of the number of times I’ve been told that I look like a cat! Here’s my pseudo-Halloween...
(Forever 21 sweater, shorts and necklace, Extreme Finds ring, Chase Gosingtian detachable collar, Five by Five Jeffrey Campbell Lita replicas) Hype this look on Lookbook here. I love how this sweater is just right smack in the middle of minty and mossy. It’s the fascinating kind of earthy green that I find very charming and wearable. Didn’t take even 5 minutes for me to be...