Everything is Better With Pink

You ever slip out an outfit and instantly feel like: damn, I'm as fresh as a daisy? That's how I felt wearing this. Let's go down the list of why I'm loving it: 

peter pan collars

bows

big buttons

gingham

heart sunglasses

and the cherry on top: ice cream cone earrings which literally have cherries on top.

An outfit short and sweet!

Shirt: Salvation Army (Singapore) | Skirt: Thrift Store (Korea) | Purse, Earrings & Sunglasses: Bugis Market | Hat: H&M | Shoes: Uptown Cheapskate

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Going On A Safari

Apparently, wherever the safari is, it's to the left where I keep looking in all these photos. 

I bought this dress the last time I was in Target. That is, summer 2013 aka the year of the high-low-hem. HOLY MOLY. Literally everything was a fish-tail hem in Target; I'm pretty sure I saw yoga pants that were high-low. Suffice it to say, it's never been my favorite trend. Especially when the high is  like… lady-bits high. But luckily, Target did this dress right. I like that it's more high-low maxi dress than high-class hooker, low-class hooker. What do you think of the trend?

Either way, Target you're still my BFF. I'm going home for Christmas and cannot wait to be shopping in good ol' USA. 

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Black and White Busy

If a zigzap-print kimono and aztec-print pajama trousers in front of a horizontal-lined grate isn't an assault on the eyes, I don't know what is. I also don't exactly know what I was thinking when I thought this background would be okay. I think I got spoiled starting my blog in Korea. In my little quiet neighborhood, there were so many beautiful and different walls at each turn. I love where I live in Singapore now - it's so green and lush - but sometimes ya just want a dang white wall within walking distance! 

This is my lazy work day outfit. I go back and forth on the whole pajamas as pants thing but they technically are actual PANTS, I swear! And it goes without saying, they are immensely comfortable. Nothing beats wearing an outfit entirely made out of cotton in incredible humidity. 

One thing I am not doubt is the kimono trend. I'm still playing with outfits that will fit my own personal style but I love 'em. Keep the kimonos coming! I honestly kinda wanna incorporate my actual bathrobe (it's a beautiful turquoise silk) into an every day outfit. I can totally see it with a basic tee and jeans but… we'll see! What do you think? 

Trousery-pajamaey-pants:  nay or yay?

Kimonos: love 'em or hate 'em? 

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Still Hot on the Equator

I got this dress recently for $10 at H&M. I've been dying for one of these smock-style dresses that has the empire waist worn short and loose - something to easily throw on on a hot day. Which it is - always - on the equator! Everyone else is doing fall posts and I'm still sweating my booty off! I'm going home for Christmas this year (I CANNOT WAIT to spend the holidays with my family and friends!) I also can't wait to take advantage of the cooler weather and wear tights, boots, leather jackets and MAKE-UP THAT WON'T MELT OFF! 

I wore this dress today on a day-date with the bf. We went to check out a famous hawker center to eat cheap and delicious food! If there is one thing you should know about Singaporeans, it's that they LOVE their food (which means I love them!) And why wouldn't they be foodies when anywhere they go they can get their fill of Chinese, Taiwanese, Malaysian, Indonesia, Indian (which also has many subgroups - vegan Indian, Muslim-Indian, Southern Indian…), Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, not to mention fusion food and Western food. And this isn't even mentioning the desserts, fruit stalls, and fresh juices (you haven't lived until you've drank an avocado smoothie - trust me!) 

After chowing down, we went to go see Gone Girl. I had read the book when it first came out so I knew the twists that were to come but, holy moly! Whatta movie. Have y'all seen it yet?

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Black and White

I know this isn't the most exciting outfit but it's all about the kimono. It's the most delicious filmy, gauzy material and the fringe is too fun, even if it does go all over the place. And of course, it protects my pale Irish skin from too much sun exposure. This 'outfit' was my go-to for hanging by the pool in Thailand. The resort we stayed at had a bar in the pool, which was a first for me. In my humble opinion, every pool should have a bar (complete with snacks, too!)

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Summer Words

Last week my boyfriend graduated from his Master's program (which he totally kicked BUTT IN; so proud. Waaaaahooo!!!) so we dashed over to Thailand for a long weekend to celebrate. This is the balcony of the resort we stayed in. The grounds were so gorgeous and we could see the turquoise ocean water from the balcony. My favorite part of the resort was listening to the waves crash as we fell asleep; much different than the noise from our Singaporean bedroom window! My favorite part of the trip was both of us turning off our phones for three days and just relaxing together.

It's also fun just to wear a swim suit for 3 complete days. I threw this oversized tank top and bright skater skirt over mine on our first day to the pool/beach. I don't usually get to show off my tattoo so I was excited to wear this outfit in Thailand - a place where people go purposely TO show off their ink! I got mine my first year in Korea. It says in French "one vie passionnante" which means a life of passion.   Pair it with the "love is blind" tank and "art as canvas" tote (what does that mean…?) and I got a lot to say as I walk down the strip! ;-) 

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Blurred Lines

I got this French Connection dress that retails around $100 for $10 the other day! Winning! A backpacker's cafe was having a little flea market of sorts, so of course I had to check it out "for the blog" (my #1 excuse for my shopping addiction).  It looked like it originally came with a belt but I loved it for its effortless casual nature. Even though belts are my go-to, I forced myself to steer clear and embrace the shift dress silhouette. I felt like this was almost too tame a look for me so I really wanted to add a bunch of silver and black modern accessories. I felt very Lacey Maffettone-ish in this outfit. 

One of my favorite things about this dress is that even though it's thicker material with longer sleeves, I wasn't dying of heat stroke it in. Cotton really is the ultimate when it comes to humidity; this dress is so comfortable and breathes so well. Speaking of humidity, it's been so amusing to me reading all my other favorite blogs. I didn't realize until getting to Singapore that most fashion blogger copy is about the weather. Lol. And if you wanna know about what season it is where they are, ask a fashion blogger. The weather and seasons are a big component when deciding what to wear but once you take that out of the equation… Every day for me is hot and muggy. And maybe rainy! 

Dress: Asos (similar) | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Marshalls | Rings: | Lovisa | Sunglasses: Bugis