Fashion

Sharing some accessories that I am loving lately. I would say that my style is towards classic, but I love adding some fun and trendy elements to make the outfit look more modern and younger. This season I am totally sold on the strappy sandal look and the cat eye sunnies. It is still winter in Australia and I couldn’t wait and ordered my first pair of sandals from the new season. They are by Dorateymur which is a very popular IT shoe designer brand from Korea. The style is so chic and the chunky heels make the pair easier to wear. I bought them in my normal size and they feel a bit tight when my feet get swollen in the heat. So I would suggest you go at least half a size up for this style if you plan to wear them in the summer.

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Jeans – Agolde (bought here)

Shoes – Dorateymur (bought here)

Sunglasses – Bvlgari Serpenti

Bag- Hermes Birkin 25

My second obsession is the narrow cat eye sunglasses. I recently just got my second pair and this particular model from Le Specs The Last Lolita tends to sell out everywhere. I have been wearing the over-sized sunnies for many years, so it does take some courage to transition to the narrow eye look. The same transition experience you would have from ditching your skinny jeans to mommy jeans. Once you find the right pair, they add a totally different vibe to the outfit and gives you a more up-to-date look.

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Sunglasses – Le Specs ( bought here)

Sweater – Acne Studios (currently on sale here, also available here)

My other pair Pared Eyewear Petit Amour is from an Australian label which I absolutely adore and they go well with every outfit. It still has the slim look with a more rectangle cat eye shape, so between the two pairs, I would say the Petit Armour is easier and more flattering to wear on most face shapes.

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Sunglasses – Pared Eyewear (bought here)

Top – Topshop (bought here and it is super affordable!)

Sandals – Hermes (similar here for under$100)

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Balmain

July 11, 2018

I have a thing for tweed jackets – they are timeless, forever chic and goes well with everything. This season I have added two Balmain tweed blazers.  They are both the same style but one in white and one in black (knowing my love affair of monochrome colors!). Even though I normally go for black as a safer option, I decided to get the white jacket first online because I could see that the white version was flying off the shelves at the time. It turned out my decision was right as I fell in love with the color and the pattern immediately. It just looks perfect in a more casual style and in warmer weather. As you can see in my ootds below, I love pairing it with denim and a white tee. The oversized cut makes it more street-style and modern. Since I have received tons of compliments on the jacket I just couldn’t take my mind off the black color. So here they are – I took the plunge and splurged on two of my favorite jackets that make me really really happy!

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Jacket White – Balmain (available here, also it is on sale here with 50% off but with limited sizes)

Jeans – Camilla and Marc

Bag – Chanel Gabrielle Mini

Sunglasses – Pared Eyewear

Sock Boots – Rag and Bone

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Spring Dressing

April 11, 2018

Spring is around the corner for most places and I am enjoying to see all the new spring looks coming out in the stores. I recently added this incredibly pretty floral dress by Ulla Johnson (obsessed with her entire collection for this season!). The color is on point as apparently lavender is the color of the year for 2018! It is a delicate silk chiffon dress that just flows on the body and makes you feel so romantic and pretty. I just found out that it is currently on special on Shopbop with their big promotions (save up to 25% on all orders with code EVENT18). I am wearing it with heels for now – when the weather gets cooler I would totally flaunt this dress with boots and leather jacket for a more edgy look.

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Dress – Ulla Johnson (bought here, other colors available here and here)

Earrings – Alexis Bittar (bought here)

Heels – Paul Andrew (bought here, similar here on sale for less than $200)

Bag – Hermes Picotin 18 Gold

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I recently had a wonderful beach vacay in Bali and you can check out my holiday pictures on my Instagram! Bali is truly a paradise for the most luxurious resorts and services at relatively affordable prices compared to the other islands. The resort I stayed at was Ritz Carlton in Nusa Dua (south of Bali with 45 minutes drive to the central). It has cabanas by the pool (number 1 criteria for me!), a large kids club with kids pool and slides, and a private beach where you can have a camel ride! I also spotted a few Korean superstars holidaying there! I won’t go into the details of the resort as this post is mainly for sharing my Calvin Klein one piece swimwear (bought here with worldwide shipping) that I got a lot of messages on Instagram for. Overall I really enjoyed my stay there and I would highly recommend it to everyone especially if you have children and you are after a more secluded location.

I became super-conscious with my body after I had kids which meant one-piece swimwear over bikinis at any time. Just like a LBD, a black one-piece has always my weakness. It’s simple yet so chic. For this holiday, I added this piece by Calvin Klein. It has the perfect flattering cut with a scoop neck, and a small logo on the bottom of the piece, and a logo elastic strap at the back that is very Calvin-Klein with a sporty vibe.

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Ending the post with 2 of my favorite pictures from the holiday.

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All Black

February 28, 2018

Just sharing a simple all black outfit that I adore lately. The satin oversized black top is from the latest Uniqlo U collection which is the most exciting collection that I anticipate every year. Everything is affordable, super chic and good quality. I bought so many pieces from the collection this year and they tend to sell out really fast. The pants are from ALC – it’s their most classic and iconic pants such that every time I wear them out, I have girls stopping me on the street to ask where I got them from! I bought it on Shopbop which is currently on sale with up to 25% off with code GOBIG18! The black mules with satin bows are from The Row. This is my first pair of shoes from the brand and I can sense there is a new brand addition coming up!

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Top – Uniqlo U Collection

Pants – ALC

Shoes – The Row

Necklace – Tiffany Key

Bag – Hermes Birkin 25 in Gris Asphalt

Lipstick – Charlotte Tilbury Dangerous Liasion (reviewed here)

Here is a summary of the Shopbop’s Buy More and Save More Sales for 5 days only. Offer ends on March 3 2018.

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Club Monaco

December 28, 2017

I received a lot of questions about this top so I thought I’d share it on my blog because it is currently on sale for under $50! It’s from one of my favorite affordable brands called Club Monaco and every season they never fail to deliver some great trendy but not-over-the-top pieces of decent quality (much better than Zara and Topshop).  You can find the brand on Shopbop, Neiman Marcus, or from their website directly which ships worldwide for free. On a side note, Shopbop is having the additional 25% off on all sale items with code JOY25,I have just added this pair of boots to my shopping cart…yay!


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Top – Club Monaco

Jeans – Camilla and Marc (very similar styles here and here)

Shoes – Paul Andrew (another color is on sale)

Bag – Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Asphalt

Sunnies – Chanel

Necklace – Van Cleef & Arpels

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Holiday Party Look

December 18, 2017

I received a lot of compliments on this beautiful angelic Manning Cartell dress when I wore it to a recent Christmas party, so I thought I’d share this party look here. It was love at first sight with this dress albeit the price was slightly hefty based on the “cost per wear” as I bought it at full price. It is currently on sale in both the lavender and dark navy color. The material is made of pure silk chiffon, so the whole dress is so delicate and flowy, and fits just right on the body without being too tight nor too oversized. I am wearing size 8 which still fits quite generously on me with plenty of room. For the accessory, I found a pair of Dolce & Gabbana floral earrings that matched the dress perfectly.

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Dress – Manning Cartell

Earrings – Dolce and Gabbana

Necklace – Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra

Shoes – YSL Tribute Sandals

 

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Today is the day for some serious shopping while making great savings! I put together a list of great retailers (that I shop at regularly) for fashion and beauty with the best deals that might be of interest to most of you!

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FASHION

Shopbop –  Up to 30% off full-priced as well as sale items use code MORE17

ASOS – 20% off everything use code WIN20

ICONIC – 30% OFF use code BLACK30

Selfridges – 20% off Fashion use code SELFCCE

Missguided – 50% off everything use code CYBER50

Topshop – Up to 50% off everything and free international delivery

Boohoo – 50% off everything use code BOOM

Farfetch – 10% off full price items use code 10BF. Valid from 24/11 until 28/11. Extra 10% off sale items use code X1017

Stylebop – 15% off all styles use code SAVE15

Mytheresa – 30%off sale items (discount apply automatically at checkout). Valid from 24/11 until 28/11

Fashion Bunker – 25% off full priced style use code BF25. I love the affordable Jaggar Footwear!

& Other Stories – Up to 50% off. This is my all-time favorite high street brand, I wish they can deliver to Australia!

Nordstrom – Extra 20% off

Saks – Earn a $75 Gift Card with your $150 purchase use code BLKFRI17

BEAUTY

Sephora AU – 15% off storewide, one day only! My favorite range is the Fenty Beauty!

Lancome – 20% off everything use the code FRIENDS

Selfridges – 10% off Beauty use code

David Jones – Receive up to $50 gift cards on beauty

CultBeauty – 15% off orders over £20 use code 15BLACK, and 20% off orders over £200 use code 20BLACK.

Charlotte Tilbury – Over 50% off selected beauty kits.

SpaceNK – Receive a full-size beauty gift of your choice!

Look Fantastic – 25% Off all order with code LFBF25

Feel Unique – 20% off all order with code BLACKFRIDAY

Cosme-de – Up to 25% off all order

BeautyLish – Up to 40% on Jeffree Star collection

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