tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12699146484526066282024-03-20T13:30:26.238+08:00The Opulent Hippo BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-9692975151855597922024-03-19T11:49:00.041+08:002024-03-19T11:49:00.253+08:00OOTD: Butterfly Camo<p style="text-align: center;">Hi, all!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The weather is still insane lately; which means cotton is my go-to material.</p><p style="text-align: center;">And if I have meetings in freezing air-conditioned areas, long-sleeved shirts with jeans it is!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKIdlhUKuZme5___J3Eaxa00bQJMOzgoOYCluePv3Fu9pLILKkHjkHv41Z4jtjmwZWwszrczDbExh9kcnv1IZQzksP-Scd2NXd9YXHkdiw01aHJefewFMnZkdYSLO-9f42oDasP4AI-_MsLQShGPc3oO__6FiEUpNz7YWEYo_X5fjE3URjgtkckyhK98R/s2576/IMG_6469.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKIdlhUKuZme5___J3Eaxa00bQJMOzgoOYCluePv3Fu9pLILKkHjkHv41Z4jtjmwZWwszrczDbExh9kcnv1IZQzksP-Scd2NXd9YXHkdiw01aHJefewFMnZkdYSLO-9f42oDasP4AI-_MsLQShGPc3oO__6FiEUpNz7YWEYo_X5fjE3URjgtkckyhK98R/w480-h640/IMG_6469.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shirt: Valentino<br />Jeans: GU<br />Mules: Y/Project x Melissa<br />Bag: Chloé<br />Earrings: Christian Dior<br />Sunglasses Prada</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZQEcQsRI3iP2kJSD63sxmrHnpZPSfIXS1gK1kOW7-D-EqUHPYqFlndyaUGiVHohJMbp15ut_rw5YiTj3wuCBrUveFqAj69D6jBQ-H6EPaX4siZe4YNEB_dXcSRzbv7j94fXb1BwpaLtcJPaUqENvq4rraZelnggezlG9JiwszTpEJUOtz4w_FHB_PTZp/s2576/IMG_6466.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZQEcQsRI3iP2kJSD63sxmrHnpZPSfIXS1gK1kOW7-D-EqUHPYqFlndyaUGiVHohJMbp15ut_rw5YiTj3wuCBrUveFqAj69D6jBQ-H6EPaX4siZe4YNEB_dXcSRzbv7j94fXb1BwpaLtcJPaUqENvq4rraZelnggezlG9JiwszTpEJUOtz4w_FHB_PTZp/w480-h640/IMG_6466.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clearly I wasn't ready for the shot, but I like how I look here.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love those sunglasses; I actually didn't plan to get them in this colour, believe it or not.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted the havana brown pair, but eventually thought that white would make outfits look fresher, and I was absolutely right!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is one of my most favourite purchases, and I'm actually looking for the light blue version, too.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EQrzIpax7X1_iwgZ8shyphenhyphen7QZiWJs0k6hgOkn0vN8zEvt2y_0Gu_qCmBP5JHsscsODMAp5SgqWIo-th-zGLZMzfrO1qN7d205wKjPtSbF2D8CF99AxZHF03o8EUGwo5RWP1UmXEbUVkCN7t2gffO-WHV8ydKB4X__T_AOkjMqC70I4wl4prb_uuERZGj6O/s3646/IMG_6464.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3646" data-original-width="2734" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_EQrzIpax7X1_iwgZ8shyphenhyphen7QZiWJs0k6hgOkn0vN8zEvt2y_0Gu_qCmBP5JHsscsODMAp5SgqWIo-th-zGLZMzfrO1qN7d205wKjPtSbF2D8CF99AxZHF03o8EUGwo5RWP1UmXEbUVkCN7t2gffO-WHV8ydKB4X__T_AOkjMqC70I4wl4prb_uuERZGj6O/w480-h640/IMG_6464.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite hair claw makes an appearance again here!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm in the midst of contemplating a large purchase; about 30 of them in different colours, but I am hesitating because I don't know where I am going to keep them.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always end up throwing them everywhere and then temporarily-losing them when I need a specific piece.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[nervous chuckle]</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FmeEk16TuZl8SgWATSxR4sZkxSyqpbg7TdPzpNIKgJujW66M1bxi-NV9QA9-f7uwSpLrbmHUhdkhGOUfPIgcQLN3GrxiViX6sVc2CD_xaydzeMTyvLvq2c6OEL-MSqS1pje3QXMG7BJLzxpiypHEl_3K_yWoIYQWYrhIFu5nAka7V3t00mA5Ypt8gMDd/s2576/IMG_6470.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FmeEk16TuZl8SgWATSxR4sZkxSyqpbg7TdPzpNIKgJujW66M1bxi-NV9QA9-f7uwSpLrbmHUhdkhGOUfPIgcQLN3GrxiViX6sVc2CD_xaydzeMTyvLvq2c6OEL-MSqS1pje3QXMG7BJLzxpiypHEl_3K_yWoIYQWYrhIFu5nAka7V3t00mA5Ypt8gMDd/w480-h640/IMG_6470.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a bonus photo of me mid-laughter because taking outfit photos in a public space is nerve-wrecking no matter how many times I've done it.</p><p style="text-align: center;">My husband is a total professional at it though, which I totally appreciate because it puts me at ease a little more.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Welp, that's it for this post, so keep checking back until the next one!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-61984928048772460522024-03-07T12:49:00.135+08:002024-03-16T22:04:12.414+08:00OOTD: Day 2 Lunar New Year 2024<p style="text-align: center;">Okay, so this took awhile, but here we are finally moving onto the second day of Lunar New Year!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Which happens to be the last day I had the will to dress up and put on makeup after 3 consecutive looks this festive season, hahaha.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I forgot to document the outfit I wore on Lunar New Year eve, which was a bummer because I really love that outfit!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I'll rewear it some time in the future and hopefully will remember to take photographs then.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I headed out with the husband for dinner at our favourite burger joint (again!), then a quick late-night shopping trip at Daiso to buy replacement laundry nets, haha.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We're happily-boring people okay, don't judge!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11H3mtf3Mlmw7Qn03CpNtr1uL9pu8qiXBGWuOpohu2Ph4PhdOiFZYAsJU2MlrujRfJqrlK2-S2m4ORKbn04fv4gB1I35W89Hgq0ZH_TUwZLWFsYpw_dqsI69GSsEeJJIg9F3IP9BMM0zXvIfmp0KKAAdqFCXS5xXu0tV5pvwtEIHuRmOoGSQ6lHt_1pe2/s2439/IMG_5804.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="1829" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11H3mtf3Mlmw7Qn03CpNtr1uL9pu8qiXBGWuOpohu2Ph4PhdOiFZYAsJU2MlrujRfJqrlK2-S2m4ORKbn04fv4gB1I35W89Hgq0ZH_TUwZLWFsYpw_dqsI69GSsEeJJIg9F3IP9BMM0zXvIfmp0KKAAdqFCXS5xXu0tV5pvwtEIHuRmOoGSQ6lHt_1pe2/w480-h640/IMG_5804.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: Jean Paul Gaultier<br />Pants: GU<br />Boots: Christian Dior<br />Bag: Christian Dior<br />Earrings: Prada</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRP-TQ7F8oGtVpHwi7sZpdE_0RDCni6Ijfwi23eEiotZylGIri7mTjk4e2YaDyc32UPhp_DMwhEwwP1E4xHmBAy14BUFTRQnQrQHfO-LZXgxVWYS8oIHzAU6RJEg9VE-Rk2WNioOP8PsteXHt9tKcLE7TLUKOTcfubf-pZx56FUI04L53tg1vCkLUC1xtk/s3675/IMG_5803.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3675" data-original-width="2756" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRP-TQ7F8oGtVpHwi7sZpdE_0RDCni6Ijfwi23eEiotZylGIri7mTjk4e2YaDyc32UPhp_DMwhEwwP1E4xHmBAy14BUFTRQnQrQHfO-LZXgxVWYS8oIHzAU6RJEg9VE-Rk2WNioOP8PsteXHt9tKcLE7TLUKOTcfubf-pZx56FUI04L53tg1vCkLUC1xtk/w480-h640/IMG_5803.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick look at my back!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In hindsight, I should've stood up straighter; my posture is horrible nowadays.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which reminds me, my father used to roll up his newspaper to whack my upper back to help me straighten myself up, hehe.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the contrast-heel on my boots quite clearly here; it's actually brown with an orange tint.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never had the opportunity to acquire Raf Simons' work, so this was the first!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was drawn to the ornate jacquard fabric, military buttons, and lace-up details, and I reckon the navy shade will go very well with a lot of outfits.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I prefer lower block heels for comfort now that I'm older, but I actually never stopped collecting stilettos.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[nervous laughter]</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV5mWpKDWHukID2imvycZa6aN0Ln-7YJpAVdHRgmGa7O1hlunMq5xH-bCESdZKl11RTYaGF0XMQqGii13uN-GtyXQIDS-2jpvm6Ojs50fee-RAQYfg1MXDcW9omxb72i3lsRL38PLK7ClVkUtVuRQnnhMpl0XqE8xcGU2PuUQz8k1T1DisHZ-U04QYoqm/s2576/IMG_5807.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV5mWpKDWHukID2imvycZa6aN0Ln-7YJpAVdHRgmGa7O1hlunMq5xH-bCESdZKl11RTYaGF0XMQqGii13uN-GtyXQIDS-2jpvm6Ojs50fee-RAQYfg1MXDcW9omxb72i3lsRL38PLK7ClVkUtVuRQnnhMpl0XqE8xcGU2PuUQz8k1T1DisHZ-U04QYoqm/w480-h640/IMG_5807.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a look at my vintage bag in all its glory!</p><p style="text-align: center;">It happens to be one of my favourite designs conceived during John Galliano's tenure; I especially love the rattan-wrapped handles and "D" charm.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The bag's woven leather design is also incredibly clever, as it incorporated the house's Micro Cannage motif.</p><p style="text-align: center;">FUN FACT: There is a HUGE slit in front of my top, but due to the way it's draped, I didn't accidentally flash everyone I see, hahaha.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHDH5XQv3ECPyu6jtAeAPtUIch2YULLP0yGCOl4MKKK9g-Ym-tlztK5bl8o_tEjPN9nyUs8pvZOiZkyDuIyT7ZS3LFfWR8hpkFSd-_ckff_d2_1LeNkeWbdMpZ2jjFYRp1oAk8itBn4onC_hCiD726C0RXkHDv80QovkvkRpdNqRQzQfiNh3YJTB6IpiO/s2576/IMG_5809.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHDH5XQv3ECPyu6jtAeAPtUIch2YULLP0yGCOl4MKKK9g-Ym-tlztK5bl8o_tEjPN9nyUs8pvZOiZkyDuIyT7ZS3LFfWR8hpkFSd-_ckff_d2_1LeNkeWbdMpZ2jjFYRp1oAk8itBn4onC_hCiD726C0RXkHDv80QovkvkRpdNqRQzQfiNh3YJTB6IpiO/w480-h640/IMG_5809.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you noticed, I also wore my hair up with an oversized hair claw here as I did the first day, because we were experiencing a horrible heatwave and I hated perspiring all over the back of my neck thanks to my thick hair.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I did use velcro rollers for more volume and texture for my tendrils, and that is as much effort I'd put in for any special occasions in this weather, HAH!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRmRTwnnFMMmj314f632ohx6i0j4PlL9OXUzOlXO-7OKT1YO-4nk_LVjmncejhymZjqkPFiKZ1I56N-em9CFw-bE2oaok-kTAjEIypoeX6S24ZIYNCk8Zv6u3f7ts01AviAuy23G7SmbRwHC4jabx30YzsqwINK8jp_UjstE7xI43WWWlN5oyaG3iflZC/s2408/IMG_5793.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="1806" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRmRTwnnFMMmj314f632ohx6i0j4PlL9OXUzOlXO-7OKT1YO-4nk_LVjmncejhymZjqkPFiKZ1I56N-em9CFw-bE2oaok-kTAjEIypoeX6S24ZIYNCk8Zv6u3f7ts01AviAuy23G7SmbRwHC4jabx30YzsqwINK8jp_UjstE7xI43WWWlN5oyaG3iflZC/w480-h640/IMG_5793.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">A bonus selfie, because I put in too much effort to not document it, haha.</p><p style="text-align: center;">You can see my favourite earrings clearer here; I love them so much, I have four pairs in other colour- and material combinations.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I really wish I had more energy to dress up on more days, but the heat was too intense that I had to completely abandon the notion.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Climate change is real y'all, because I don't recall being this flustered by the weather almost 2 decades ago, and I had 2 thick layers of school uniform on!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Guess I will be saving the remaining outfit ideas (yes, I do plan my outfits) for later, and hopefully I'd remember to bug the husband to help me photograph them.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So that's it for Lunar New Year 2024!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Just for fun, can you spot a pair of ladybirds among the embroidered florals on my neckline?</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-60832190171044589002024-02-27T09:04:00.018+08:002024-02-27T09:04:00.139+08:00OOTD: Day 1 Lunar New Year 2024<p style="text-align: center;"> We're already in 2024, y'all!!!</p><p style="text-align: center;">It took entering the Year of the Dragon to kickstart my outfit-documenting energy, but sadly, the heat definitely caused it to fizzle out a lot sooner than I anticipated.</p><p style="text-align: center;">What's a better way for me to ring in the Lunar New Year, if not with bright, saturated shades with metallic details?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDfaaHSv0Xa1J9tLqTw97Cp6R-pbWEjBDdtVSLFO7dsRJFIJDDH73u6NY0SmZUMV9Ahvp3Tpj4oaxAIcxk8e6qpG2YjoH3B0_ME21SpTWqAfmGAbjSWPcqpABPuB0qokT0oyX5xzgSbGlXs7PUnMMte-YS8Zc6xLxqntYzxxBzj9_5KilkCOcce-9Ehy1/s2417/IMG_5733.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2417" data-original-width="1797" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDfaaHSv0Xa1J9tLqTw97Cp6R-pbWEjBDdtVSLFO7dsRJFIJDDH73u6NY0SmZUMV9Ahvp3Tpj4oaxAIcxk8e6qpG2YjoH3B0_ME21SpTWqAfmGAbjSWPcqpABPuB0qokT0oyX5xzgSbGlXs7PUnMMte-YS8Zc6xLxqntYzxxBzj9_5KilkCOcce-9Ehy1/w476-h640/IMG_5733.jpeg" width="476" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">T-Shirt: (no label)<br />Pants: GU<br />Flats: Birkenstock<br />Bag: (no label)<br />Ring: Jean Paul Gaultier</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went out to physical stores and also turned to online stores to look for a red t-shirt with cool or cute dragon designs because it is my zodiac sign, and I was hoping to collect a few pieces.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yet, it took me forever to even find a decent one, can you believe it?!?!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought it was going to be a field day for designers due to the possibilities, but I was so disappointed with the available selections.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why, you ask?</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dragons are either not the right kind (western dragons have no business on a festive t-shirt, okay?!), not adorable enough, not fierce enough, the wrong colour, unnecessary words or characters, shoddy print quality, etc.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankfully, I spotted this one in the men's department at Lotus's, and imagine my luck when I find out it was going for 50% off!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FUN FACT: There are 8 dragons on my t-shirt, swirling together to form the number "8", which essentially stands for wealth and prosperity in our ever-money-lovin' Chinese culture, hahaha.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You may scroll to the last photo to see the print up-close!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzzqytmKd0QP6SapNslvQrYGnnnaXlIzLtMyfBi2J06eHQ0IGJ-m9ofTO4sPYnf3xb3s31jMsAvL_Yi28UmXlx3WDrSCGvSSC1kt9hsKgFARG1Y3GgbeM5oedW_3Fjan0Zqa5JbKS_JAnfhlxeBLzkvn1WG5_AFWukQY2W4qGgzNNr6tG7kxFV92MSJyd/s2576/IMG_5732.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzzqytmKd0QP6SapNslvQrYGnnnaXlIzLtMyfBi2J06eHQ0IGJ-m9ofTO4sPYnf3xb3s31jMsAvL_Yi28UmXlx3WDrSCGvSSC1kt9hsKgFARG1Y3GgbeM5oedW_3Fjan0Zqa5JbKS_JAnfhlxeBLzkvn1WG5_AFWukQY2W4qGgzNNr6tG7kxFV92MSJyd/w480-h640/IMG_5732.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I purposely instructed my husband to take this shot, because I needed to show off my super billowy plissé pants!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly, my old stumpy legs couldn't lift high (and long) enough to see the excess fabric in all its glory, but you get the idea.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pants are actually a rich vermillion shade, but it turned out mostly bright red on photographs.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these kind of pants because they are a more functional version of maxi skirts; Uniqlo and GU makes really great pairs with pleats that hold up very well through many machine-washes!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd know, because I have another one that I am currently wearing it to death, hehe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2eGRwnObe5BFyZArR1LY9YREP1k-hovNfGjREooMf-wiv9pwowuRE1itD16XmEhvXE2fjXLH2TIUfaCmEhbrFLLNG-VOiIwyRU_XTI_LMkhJhh21ScGcgOFYN9oHgaOiWdf5ZU_oCq4OkWT6Eoj9Y5vBlvay8A4Rie6FY91m3chI_2SIFdUyMKJcXRT4/s2576/IMG_6173.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2eGRwnObe5BFyZArR1LY9YREP1k-hovNfGjREooMf-wiv9pwowuRE1itD16XmEhvXE2fjXLH2TIUfaCmEhbrFLLNG-VOiIwyRU_XTI_LMkhJhh21ScGcgOFYN9oHgaOiWdf5ZU_oCq4OkWT6Eoj9Y5vBlvay8A4Rie6FY91m3chI_2SIFdUyMKJcXRT4/w480-h640/IMG_6173.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore that beaded baguette; it's inspired by a vintage Fendi bag.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The deep blue shade is truly electrifying; it shifts between navy and purple depending on how the light hits.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thrifted it awhile ago, but didn't dare to wear it out much because of the fear I'd nick it somehow and all the delicate seed beads will unravel in front of me into the deep abyss.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE HORROR!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You do get a slightly better look at my cocktail ring here as well; it has multiple cream rose pearls in various sizes clustered together.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In true Sammy fashion, I did accidentally scratch some of the pearl finish the last time I wore them out, but thankfully, the damage isn't too obvious.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqWQODJUla7a3sNU9n8Xs-YrjsLEKpL47aOgHIS5G9Ok-GTaKJtdPTmk-SJjhcGDq3b26OXqC4T2qGUR8FF8D5Qt3TQIxKYhSlXo2GbvVoncMDtCnFpcZF-HfLZZ3juBSIlkShBxl4snQfKM1NYNLe2zTg1hKP8cHw9bQnKzS68Yd2NSm2eo780-cvXGk/s2576/IMG_5713.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHqWQODJUla7a3sNU9n8Xs-YrjsLEKpL47aOgHIS5G9Ok-GTaKJtdPTmk-SJjhcGDq3b26OXqC4T2qGUR8FF8D5Qt3TQIxKYhSlXo2GbvVoncMDtCnFpcZF-HfLZZ3juBSIlkShBxl4snQfKM1NYNLe2zTg1hKP8cHw9bQnKzS68Yd2NSm2eo780-cvXGk/w480-h640/IMG_5713.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a selfie to show you a clearer look at the oriental dragon print; they each have printed bodies that are different from one another.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Some of their bodies are actually metallic, which makes it even more awesome!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Also, you get to see a more accurate shade of my lipstick here; it's actually bright orange, but looked brick red in the outdoor photographs.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The hubby and I wanted to feast since it's the festive season, so we headed to our favourite local burger joint for dinner first, then to our favourite Malay Thai place for post-dinner right after!</p><p style="text-align: center;">We then headed to a nearby Starbucks Reserve branch to soak up the bustling atmosphere, although it was a bit too much because there was no sound absorption and it was crazy packed that night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">HOWEVER, the whiff of freshly-brewed coffee, and the husband getting me a tumbler I was eying since Christmas for 30% off was a really pleasant way to end the night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So that's it for Day 1; check back time to time for Day 2!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-22368341572311901282023-10-29T08:46:00.083+08:002024-02-25T23:12:09.207+08:00OOTD: Contrast Prints<p style="text-align: center;">I had to run some errands with my husband over at mainland recently and we were dying to try one of our favourite restaurant’s newly-opened branch, so I dressed up a little for the occasion.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I was pleasantly-surprised at how spacious the new restaurant is, and we're very happy that it is fully air-conditioned!</p><p style="text-align: center;">After scarfing down our lunch, we decided to check out the other floors and were greeted by a quiet area that is perfect for a photo-op.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Of course, I had to seize this opportunity:</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUguu3Wh-nI_AAOLugMcCit5J-cyY_kMl_AM-oJFAZVaPOo82xGcatk4fJRimy9yNbo4qYQvsv8L83Jaky6Z_UoU2zez9ecUFppFhJn9mdbPjfVqoYCnMGokgVajy14wHUbsb-tNdlWvZ-WBnJ8g46zNkaqH8ZVbzS3k6dnbSK9JKDiVKaUEicdNNepBe/s2576/IMG_3490.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUguu3Wh-nI_AAOLugMcCit5J-cyY_kMl_AM-oJFAZVaPOo82xGcatk4fJRimy9yNbo4qYQvsv8L83Jaky6Z_UoU2zez9ecUFppFhJn9mdbPjfVqoYCnMGokgVajy14wHUbsb-tNdlWvZ-WBnJ8g46zNkaqH8ZVbzS3k6dnbSK9JKDiVKaUEicdNNepBe/w480-h640/IMG_3490.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress: Victoria's Secret<br />Shirtdress (worn as a jacket): GF Ferré<br />Shoes: Birkenstock<br />Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo<br />Earrings: Christian Dior</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeXU-EOE62Lx7yzXC1HtbGjtFOB7IjAV6mIyJ8sLsCGfHAbm6ppBuT_jaGl6dodj1r7MVb_mTyteGp8O_foqrQ5nYgyMuWE_MqZYMYCyNqt9XqG2UdaOdwhK-E_BMVxTwGqlWU01dr7xVC0x-sGlOnJW282M963inZrQfkKQWiVRgbEgqPeLx4ahL5OJq/s2576/IMG_3489.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVeXU-EOE62Lx7yzXC1HtbGjtFOB7IjAV6mIyJ8sLsCGfHAbm6ppBuT_jaGl6dodj1r7MVb_mTyteGp8O_foqrQ5nYgyMuWE_MqZYMYCyNqt9XqG2UdaOdwhK-E_BMVxTwGqlWU01dr7xVC0x-sGlOnJW282M963inZrQfkKQWiVRgbEgqPeLx4ahL5OJq/w480-h640/IMG_3489.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Let's talk about the shirtdress I have on, that I purchased during a thrift-shopping spree with my parents awhile ago.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I was initially-drawn to the bright floral print, and when I pulled it out of the rack and saw the contrasting sleeves, I was even more intrigued.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I also love the band collar; something different than the usual pointed collars seen on most shirtdresses.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It's sleeves are puffy and the material is semi-sheer, somewhat linen-like; basically perfect for the tropical weather.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It also had its price marked-down further; could you believe my luck?!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k0MNGwq-Uf4SgbcZ-6STb7_H7TDZImZbeTjwtaJShJrxh94PD4VeqPgkkvMYkL-HJ7EM538QmaHCnYEVKK_lUGi4VWkiadP1jY-KL98H4IhkrJCQxApDomRAtELAQmZP-xVOb50dIDbnUyfq6s6mMBJWAlrOIGs5dQFczWQkREcPcqNDty-Jmwt7Ehlw/s2576/IMG_3491.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8k0MNGwq-Uf4SgbcZ-6STb7_H7TDZImZbeTjwtaJShJrxh94PD4VeqPgkkvMYkL-HJ7EM538QmaHCnYEVKK_lUGi4VWkiadP1jY-KL98H4IhkrJCQxApDomRAtELAQmZP-xVOb50dIDbnUyfq6s6mMBJWAlrOIGs5dQFczWQkREcPcqNDty-Jmwt7Ehlw/w480-h640/IMG_3491.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you followed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theopulenthippo" target="_blank">my Instagram account</a>, you'd notice I've posted a close-up of this bag not too long ago.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been obsessed with this vintage Gancini top handle bag since I laid my eyes on my mom's off white leather version, and research brought my attention to the wicker style.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the natural tan one first, but its secondhand prices have become astronomical over the years due to the demand, and I couldn't justify paying that much for any bag, really.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And since I'm a klutz and will definitely scuff smooth leather, I thought settling for a white wicker one would make perfect sense because it is hardier and probably will withstand my mistreatment, hahaha.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I found this bag, it has surface scratches with some cracks here and there, but it still functions beautifully and was a bargain compared to those I've seen for sale over the years.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I think the off-white shade works very well with the rest of my wardrobe!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOj4GLi0DGzL1gWWlRSkHAcXXkkrHM4lwTQIGoPSPinSygBya03rg7-3KMoXhznUQmvXrKsanqw4vQ53GsD_B3VOpkm34g0GJUGYgFPmpPfdxmDdekq80AjwQHtGdkLZN2rFTUB7az0wcWW6mRhuOqLSWI6Rxh7zi2KB0k845TknkRA-ObbuwXTaS0hW5/s2576/IMG_3492.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOj4GLi0DGzL1gWWlRSkHAcXXkkrHM4lwTQIGoPSPinSygBya03rg7-3KMoXhznUQmvXrKsanqw4vQ53GsD_B3VOpkm34g0GJUGYgFPmpPfdxmDdekq80AjwQHtGdkLZN2rFTUB7az0wcWW6mRhuOqLSWI6Rxh7zi2KB0k845TknkRA-ObbuwXTaS0hW5/w480-h640/IMG_3492.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got the black slip dress awhile back for a steal too; always thought satin slip dresses are a must in any women's wardrobe because they look beautiful and is incredibly versatile.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it makes perfect sense for good slip dresses to come from lingerie companies; their offerings almost always fit the body well.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6Uzq4zrfYiFi2rOQD7GlfOMVBEiCJVZDjZsGy0AdYws8eOqj_H7tVoNPrvw2mHpaPKT_tLD5fqu-y3ek3HEm776nJKSgMAE4FdBx7KWoJB4o3NC0VP3CUlqEMnTlPw6DxL4b8AoORdkFaNaIrHDgx65CydniZNEEYboT_puPZMfjCTh6Ylp7-hPRIpQJ/s2576/IMG_3493.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy6Uzq4zrfYiFi2rOQD7GlfOMVBEiCJVZDjZsGy0AdYws8eOqj_H7tVoNPrvw2mHpaPKT_tLD5fqu-y3ek3HEm776nJKSgMAE4FdBx7KWoJB4o3NC0VP3CUlqEMnTlPw6DxL4b8AoORdkFaNaIrHDgx65CydniZNEEYboT_puPZMfjCTh6Ylp7-hPRIpQJ/w480-h640/IMG_3493.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I really wish I could wear heels with most of my documented outfits, but having to run around almost the entire day made that impossible!</p><p style="text-align: center;">The black Birkenstock sandals are the first pair that's made of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and I actually got them specifically to run errands during rainy season.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It feels really gross when the usual cork type gets wet, and I needed something that will dry off quickly.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It is really soft and comfortable, although it does make a weird flapping sound when wet, hahaha.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAwIU3usMyD4jhohURRaKpj6HPZ1sxWls15iv1tha7hKvq8qmxEr4mImqeuvV5qMaWElS4t5v_x_4aBU8-ZpBTZdOY9rtcYShRGxaaCr53EXY4EDa1XBMZ7zJ_x7GMIjcduXo7sDiXn9nt23fOFupeb-bvnyw1AzwHLbtTXdmCxEOotstEm1i5ogPo8bj/s2576/IMG_3494.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjAwIU3usMyD4jhohURRaKpj6HPZ1sxWls15iv1tha7hKvq8qmxEr4mImqeuvV5qMaWElS4t5v_x_4aBU8-ZpBTZdOY9rtcYShRGxaaCr53EXY4EDa1XBMZ7zJ_x7GMIjcduXo7sDiXn9nt23fOFupeb-bvnyw1AzwHLbtTXdmCxEOotstEm1i5ogPo8bj/w480-h640/IMG_3494.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love Dior's Tribales earrings; they're the epitome of modern jewelry with a classic twist.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I had to get the clip-back versions which came with a thin gold metal loop that goes underneath the lobes, which makes it look even cooler, in my opinion!</p><p style="text-align: center;">They're probably the earrings I wear most often nowadays, because it instantly adds character to whatever outfit I have on while remaining comfortable throughout the day.</p><p style="text-align: center;">If you've worn clip-back earrings, you'd understand that some will cut off circulation (HAHA), and for someone with thicker earlobes, I'm happy to report that this pair isn't one of those kind!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-14703226683902570232023-10-23T11:18:00.040+08:002024-02-25T23:14:56.838+08:00Inspired by: Christian Dior 1997<p style="text-align: center;">My style mood board have changed over the years, but I find myself drawing inspiration from John Galliano's tenure at Christian Dior time and time again.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The Spring/Summer 1997 Haute Couture show lives rent free in my head, mainly because of the vibrant oriental influences.</p><p style="text-align: center;">While the absinthe dress worn by Nicole Kidman to the Oscars that same year is the highlight of that collection...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://ar.vogue.me/image_provider/?w=750&h=&zc=1&q=90&cc=ffffff&src=https://en.vogue.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nicole-kidman-51.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="530" height="640" src="https://ar.vogue.me/image_provider/?w=750&h=&zc=1&q=90&cc=ffffff&src=https://en.vogue.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nicole-kidman-51.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">...I find this fuchsia number from the runway is just as stunning:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRa4JLkVcPNxdJUPeCs3yer60RHnOW2XjS_kL-d-QKiA2VzfDZQkHztV2v4HlJl3kGAcoKN6_dQS-6LjnSJOiFvOnbvKx9LhvuMJQ0enx-R3GMIbAw9ALsS1bZ-00julAFCYpewnwEGRJgcEqNq5SNl4lKYXPlPuHZAE17RDKKZDIM3QJ1cnRKs8XLgyW/s1107/IMG_2883.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="736" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRa4JLkVcPNxdJUPeCs3yer60RHnOW2XjS_kL-d-QKiA2VzfDZQkHztV2v4HlJl3kGAcoKN6_dQS-6LjnSJOiFvOnbvKx9LhvuMJQ0enx-R3GMIbAw9ALsS1bZ-00julAFCYpewnwEGRJgcEqNq5SNl4lKYXPlPuHZAE17RDKKZDIM3QJ1cnRKs8XLgyW/w426-h640/IMG_2883.jpeg" width="426" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recently, I was lucky enough to come across a Galliano dress that takes inspiration from this particular look; it's a more wearable version, but no less fun!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in love with the tassels that replicate flapper dresses from its heydays, and strategic draped details that make the dress even more special.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's how I'd wear the look today:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKeXr755veDoTRAuWqIIvXBYTu2lpItKIYhDqq8X4EmHs0yRp0Lw0xalY_6e84dycrf8jkFjxDGqyJPxV5ZlTroxbdUT20zDAHjt4_Dr1RONkCnJLGpJC16dRAPIe2xBKc6jMbh2P9G13NXZUGJIw432mlR2Kba6XyjPUsTw9LsYd9RS95qB7AwO8J4_h/s1024/IMG_3379.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKeXr755veDoTRAuWqIIvXBYTu2lpItKIYhDqq8X4EmHs0yRp0Lw0xalY_6e84dycrf8jkFjxDGqyJPxV5ZlTroxbdUT20zDAHjt4_Dr1RONkCnJLGpJC16dRAPIe2xBKc6jMbh2P9G13NXZUGJIw432mlR2Kba6XyjPUsTw9LsYd9RS95qB7AwO8J4_h/w400-h400/IMG_3379.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dress: Galliano<br />Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane<br />Bag: Glomesh<br />Shoes: Gianni Versace</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;">I'd absolutely have to wear waterfall earrings here to match the tassels on the dress; more is more here, for sure!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I love how the bright yellow satin heels look together with the bright pink Dior dress, so I'd chosen one in mustard yellow to pair with a very fun metallic gold mesh bag to keep up with the flapper theme.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I think this would be a really fun look for a wedding guest, especially when a lot of dancing will be involved; imagine the movement!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-29541924995213196652023-04-02T12:42:00.006+08:002024-02-25T23:15:51.740+08:00OOTD: Neutrals<p style="text-align: center;"> This never-ending heat is seriously breaking down my dressing up mojo, but I recently found an opportunity to put a pair of billowy pants to the test!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl2MBvkZcCma6wHClZW4X-L-xRUvszYmgIz_NDPOiKHUnEcGXGjElxfG5o2jb0WkmLzEajv4_epi9J_wtnSNYJRNuGts_Ova7KAZqSQw4wfUvVHQ7DzTBVwB2vkRvCak6AbdfDTC0OeRsDVvdSgME1OF2W092zYYztcO2t4vdUFIA3i4X9lXouv7_iA/s3660/D00B69AB-7DA6-41BC-842A-17B645E1B31A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3660" data-original-width="2745" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBl2MBvkZcCma6wHClZW4X-L-xRUvszYmgIz_NDPOiKHUnEcGXGjElxfG5o2jb0WkmLzEajv4_epi9J_wtnSNYJRNuGts_Ova7KAZqSQw4wfUvVHQ7DzTBVwB2vkRvCak6AbdfDTC0OeRsDVvdSgME1OF2W092zYYztcO2t4vdUFIA3i4X9lXouv7_iA/w480-h640/D00B69AB-7DA6-41BC-842A-17B645E1B31A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: Chloé<br />Pants: Chloé<br />Belt: Alexander McQueen<br />Bag: Marc Jacobs<br />Shoes: Y/Project x Melissa<br />Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJwBcTk5JF__oOLGf6NUzaZ6Wu7ANJ8KII0wZXfd0iN-IEVfJq4E93jlQheskOKK0lZ8tomfQVEBhIKG7PsA97pf0Jxs2BxZZsMC56vkO-1QvppTs4KFK21ux-1wTMO2I6sWVzNxISmt6kL-zxuyBY7LjoyQWC3elpeC-9VE5mUsSbynqG_FNvg6vwsA/s3333/D5C7C62E-09E2-469C-908B-E8F9DE62C555.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJwBcTk5JF__oOLGf6NUzaZ6Wu7ANJ8KII0wZXfd0iN-IEVfJq4E93jlQheskOKK0lZ8tomfQVEBhIKG7PsA97pf0Jxs2BxZZsMC56vkO-1QvppTs4KFK21ux-1wTMO2I6sWVzNxISmt6kL-zxuyBY7LjoyQWC3elpeC-9VE5mUsSbynqG_FNvg6vwsA/w480-h640/D5C7C62E-09E2-469C-908B-E8F9DE62C555.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I love the tulip shape, and I'm so glad the hem is just nice.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The reason why I don't buy pants as much as skirts is because I almost always have to get it tailored, and it's annoying hahaha.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I actually have another pair in a different colour and material, but I love them both for different reasons; you'll see the other one make an appearance in this blog some day soon, hopefully.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6hy2u8ytv28yvZUCjbWO6YeEATRFVcu_fCeQ5VEslaLFxZR_NzlkpzeYjaCmn4bmGKhR5c73VgoVIhDO1SfyQXsN2l9EHNCwnSGZHxkEL86I1d6bWttHwf_vfo8SssjJAf6ckTVvSCvdorNTwRB5-FQI_jS-vnzRvFpTrKiiXUyAjT5ei_IRw-nE7Q/s3594/933C260F-318F-4006-B76A-1048656635EF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="2695" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6hy2u8ytv28yvZUCjbWO6YeEATRFVcu_fCeQ5VEslaLFxZR_NzlkpzeYjaCmn4bmGKhR5c73VgoVIhDO1SfyQXsN2l9EHNCwnSGZHxkEL86I1d6bWttHwf_vfo8SssjJAf6ckTVvSCvdorNTwRB5-FQI_jS-vnzRvFpTrKiiXUyAjT5ei_IRw-nE7Q/w480-h640/933C260F-318F-4006-B76A-1048656635EF.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Those shoes are the only new pairs I got for this year's Lunar New Year, only to end up wearing it on the eve and then getting sick the entire New Year.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, it's been getting a lot of wear since I got better, and I'm surprised by how versatile it is when paired with my wardrobe.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure if you can tell from the photos, but those are actually rubber shoes, and they're super comfortable!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEbwE6Dxcr_N7dKlBEUpLi3RWcpgI83X-SLYkMpsq4Ud2A0BSVFbvxxriwDnR3LpaPAP_iUOiHe8E2zYbwFBNLH2ziG-jKDEVYKIFzqgodEUvpYQGHpGBDVdodO2tAsMQh_FxMJsE3ihWFcxQEnVbkb0n9Kfof9ZG2LT8A3ZOGA4n7yRq3buNqD7xqQ/s3471/3714DBA5-F54C-49EB-826B-68F44E62AF89.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3471" data-original-width="2603" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMEbwE6Dxcr_N7dKlBEUpLi3RWcpgI83X-SLYkMpsq4Ud2A0BSVFbvxxriwDnR3LpaPAP_iUOiHe8E2zYbwFBNLH2ziG-jKDEVYKIFzqgodEUvpYQGHpGBDVdodO2tAsMQh_FxMJsE3ihWFcxQEnVbkb0n9Kfof9ZG2LT8A3ZOGA4n7yRq3buNqD7xqQ/w480-h640/3714DBA5-F54C-49EB-826B-68F44E62AF89.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been dying to style that belt since I laid my hands on it; it has an ornate western-style buckle, but I love how it's beige and adorned with leather leaves all around.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's quite a substantial piece on its own, but I love how it holds this outfit together without being too loud.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I actually have the corset-style variation on my wishlist, but this one is clearly more wearable.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ab1cfDsRz3ia8oWnFjI2kPJTTlGRBcShz5Ts4ew9oAFTHHvB4BWTPKNaTsEXLOk9_wt_WPS5gI9pyFgnwSLFgLTqj1eU2p9m7rUCZNo4yCgs67s9YYv2uOQu4aPm5wJJ40JYQWWMn9aH7TUK-3c1DAXplGhBIBxQv3LfZh9jHKZhYwVvol6ho9pmUg/s3574/005843B5-BBB2-4E8F-8B18-FA93EB7150A8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3574" data-original-width="2680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Ab1cfDsRz3ia8oWnFjI2kPJTTlGRBcShz5Ts4ew9oAFTHHvB4BWTPKNaTsEXLOk9_wt_WPS5gI9pyFgnwSLFgLTqj1eU2p9m7rUCZNo4yCgs67s9YYv2uOQu4aPm5wJJ40JYQWWMn9aH7TUK-3c1DAXplGhBIBxQv3LfZh9jHKZhYwVvol6ho9pmUg/w480-h640/005843B5-BBB2-4E8F-8B18-FA93EB7150A8.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This bag happens to be my first contemporary designer handbag, so it holds a special place in my heart; I think the design is named the "Cammie".</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marc Jacobs remains as one of my favourite brands; it was the one that happened to pique my interest in bags in the first place!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC88XRs7CvqOzWdjmrmsOM0EXpxMBJ4K38-QASdeAhBhMN6FbKOjweuwEWYfI2WHXowuxXE4sNpgbhVm0U3X1Rcxi8b8poPSdUKgy7WvESo3s3Fd2T1iMbmFrjxIkONifjWGJ7ouf7CK0ulmAdNfxgRSIU3M2_zH965zofci7s0xArH6CYhSN0iql4mw/s3740/52548E16-8D28-4F5D-92BE-F61DC53ABD37.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3740" data-original-width="2805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC88XRs7CvqOzWdjmrmsOM0EXpxMBJ4K38-QASdeAhBhMN6FbKOjweuwEWYfI2WHXowuxXE4sNpgbhVm0U3X1Rcxi8b8poPSdUKgy7WvESo3s3Fd2T1iMbmFrjxIkONifjWGJ7ouf7CK0ulmAdNfxgRSIU3M2_zH965zofci7s0xArH6CYhSN0iql4mw/w480-h640/52548E16-8D28-4F5D-92BE-F61DC53ABD37.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick shot of the back of my outfit.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cannot reiterate how much I love that belt!!!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQg8pM3_TRFmvZvLTqXXY7Vm4RyfEnQvXOGxGz6DsDpmhZvhJjFQFEtHCgxBWt4YPBdgPjOjJm322p39QuPCYfdWmRkDMG3Xoc3OQuiAguBqyEja2U_CfYgkwiJCtff8cJZS62xFics1hjm6gDJKJgg6JVGOM3meoiyn-ebsL7U2wfJFclx0Uy8jaUw/s3258/4E32F3DD-EC14-4BF5-B79D-1D3F767623AD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3258" data-original-width="2444" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQg8pM3_TRFmvZvLTqXXY7Vm4RyfEnQvXOGxGz6DsDpmhZvhJjFQFEtHCgxBWt4YPBdgPjOjJm322p39QuPCYfdWmRkDMG3Xoc3OQuiAguBqyEja2U_CfYgkwiJCtff8cJZS62xFics1hjm6gDJKJgg6JVGOM3meoiyn-ebsL7U2wfJFclx0Uy8jaUw/w480-h640/4E32F3DD-EC14-4BF5-B79D-1D3F767623AD.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a bonus photo of me goofing off, because obviously, I ran out of poses (and patience).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Notice the higher cut-outs at the side of my pants; very billowy and great for the tropical climate!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And here is a video of the outfit in motion (sorry about the bag; didn't realise it was the other way round until it was too late, LOL):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzNxt-fcBvFTKCosktcJ1t5sD-wx_LjfHlXRSiwi6dqeeDFFOSwVHsbSdQmGiDGxBJQNZ3yhKnw3-uRjFx2yg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-1484972128033055282023-03-26T18:49:00.006+08:002024-02-25T23:17:39.308+08:00Inspired by: Lolita Lempicka 1998/1999<p style="text-align: center;">The weather hasn’t improved much until today, so I'm stuck at home browsing through vintage runway images for styling ideas and playing dress-up with the fan at full-speed blasting at me.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have been coming across Lolita Lempicka's work a lot during research, and I have to say that I'm quite upset that her label is no longer active.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Her designs are right up my alley; seductive yet feminine.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I'd like to bring your attention to these looks that caught my fancy:</p><p style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLOcVDjf6qoSVN0up3id7bPDUzbdyzT7Seh8UeZNiI-wItKc-wjP3Ff6pynkjskXsZHiPL76rnfFSklxqRVN8l1cGDRKBZp6s9Q6bpzlrnqbBofAsV1VpGM4epsUTaVMTAEYksu0RtV1Ro3MQGu0Vwn7sKPee4DRJtsjZgG7rvPUe6JvssBuGf_R_KQ/s515/F2FE3C87-4C56-4F13-8B01-A93F10D3DDE0.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="333" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLOcVDjf6qoSVN0up3id7bPDUzbdyzT7Seh8UeZNiI-wItKc-wjP3Ff6pynkjskXsZHiPL76rnfFSklxqRVN8l1cGDRKBZp6s9Q6bpzlrnqbBofAsV1VpGM4epsUTaVMTAEYksu0RtV1Ro3MQGu0Vwn7sKPee4DRJtsjZgG7rvPUe6JvssBuGf_R_KQ/w414-h640/F2FE3C87-4C56-4F13-8B01-A93F10D3DDE0.jpeg" width="414" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p>Fall/Winter 1998</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc0KYZEp2gTFuK4tthYT8_lUqE9NQYrR-TGV6omkKnKpKjCLQRFHrmpIiYhZGikYIYOuylLZ5vdLQiTWh9i0ZiRXwwMPcYg2tlk5SdlYeUmiCyj_B7SHATXLzQ6fOsDNZFoEi-YNFJpxKkMpSClCUDjI7vuLRbsLnzwnxtCZUJSQxpvpCPJp7ML6oNQ/s593/photo_mid_def_268691.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="390" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc0KYZEp2gTFuK4tthYT8_lUqE9NQYrR-TGV6omkKnKpKjCLQRFHrmpIiYhZGikYIYOuylLZ5vdLQiTWh9i0ZiRXwwMPcYg2tlk5SdlYeUmiCyj_B7SHATXLzQ6fOsDNZFoEi-YNFJpxKkMpSClCUDjI7vuLRbsLnzwnxtCZUJSQxpvpCPJp7ML6oNQ/w420-h640/photo_mid_def_268691.jpeg" width="420" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring/Summer 1999</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p style="text-align: center;">I love how she uses the same elements in both outfits, and it's a look that I can easily replicate with my own pieces.</p><p style="text-align: center;">All I need is a black piece with contrasting trims and bright red rosettes!</p><p style="text-align: center;">So here's my take:</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8_fKeuxh4nZw009EjUrXic5y0a44fn9RNRexRkvKm0xsxvyQdzE4XiO9eaocXs3E1Byww2Zo1m9VfQBWORbhMHNhLl6S_N9Qz5HFy39cxJbEyFiPB9R5Cut8wEgchD5xTOe-Qd-lCAlW_0UJPi7DGQC_M4bl7zL6eQn-2tGSNuJnySNXmhcuQ0hWfQ/s1024/3154983E-18FF-49C5-8C6A-ACE8D8E01617.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy8_fKeuxh4nZw009EjUrXic5y0a44fn9RNRexRkvKm0xsxvyQdzE4XiO9eaocXs3E1Byww2Zo1m9VfQBWORbhMHNhLl6S_N9Qz5HFy39cxJbEyFiPB9R5Cut8wEgchD5xTOe-Qd-lCAlW_0UJPi7DGQC_M4bl7zL6eQn-2tGSNuJnySNXmhcuQ0hWfQ/s320/3154983E-18FF-49C5-8C6A-ACE8D8E01617.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cardigan: Christian Lacroix<br />Bustier: Victoria’s Secret<br />Skirt: Christian Lacroix<br />Flats: Valentino<br />Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;">I went with a pair of earrings instead because I think the neckline already looks busy, and a complicated necklace won't be doing the outfit any favours.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Also, I decided on a more conservative look because I think a bustier with sheer panels is risqué enough.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Overall, I think this would make a very cute Valentine's Day or date night outfit; I'd definitely need to be in a mall where there is air-conditioning 24/7 to wear this, so here's to dreaming about it for now!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-56647282271149014622023-03-17T23:32:00.009+08:002024-02-25T23:19:47.252+08:00OOTD: Rainbow Plaid<p style="text-align: center;">When I was in university, I had an obsession with maxi dresses and skirts.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I remembered that time my bestie and I put on a maxi dress each, and went to the nearby mall to have fun and feel good about ourselves.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Nowadays, I'm into midi hems more because they often look close to maxi length on me, minus the risk of tripping!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZa5nDFv5jOrwfzxn2rxCmZfbK7G1588jEJGbrn-uqPJaBy8Zl5S_pW-4DfCzLljcQzuKGdQveWRSIouOkcdZt6GKLjG9CtbH5-oRraB45mXPci7Az_2pumkLePljpY4mokLZILPaFMTh4BWC62l2iTKvyKbBenE_BNKm8l1RU227xbArpeBqSmU4NQ/s2576/220D5329-22C4-4E3E-B036-915FC0FE808E.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZa5nDFv5jOrwfzxn2rxCmZfbK7G1588jEJGbrn-uqPJaBy8Zl5S_pW-4DfCzLljcQzuKGdQveWRSIouOkcdZt6GKLjG9CtbH5-oRraB45mXPci7Az_2pumkLePljpY4mokLZILPaFMTh4BWC62l2iTKvyKbBenE_BNKm8l1RU227xbArpeBqSmU4NQ/w480-h640/220D5329-22C4-4E3E-B036-915FC0FE808E.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cardigan: (no label)<br />Skirt: Chloé<br />Bag: Chloé<br />Flats: Birkenstock</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrBSYO4u9M4mdReSnCaWfust2wQZKk-lzXlSrkL15rJh7ecUf2W74CJujeguBjDpa5QeCemXT6cPkMXZqqW9-TFzxQ_P9Z1kP7zD3E_b1oIcfdk-RLBByofqHR-85M_SbaEpCkVXlBtyHiL5Ov1w1uP-XjbyG_ujZSyvly8B2vrZsXV73IW8znFOiEQ/s4032/D9BDB3AB-0D00-4A58-B1AF-50BAD81AF04E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrBSYO4u9M4mdReSnCaWfust2wQZKk-lzXlSrkL15rJh7ecUf2W74CJujeguBjDpa5QeCemXT6cPkMXZqqW9-TFzxQ_P9Z1kP7zD3E_b1oIcfdk-RLBByofqHR-85M_SbaEpCkVXlBtyHiL5Ov1w1uP-XjbyG_ujZSyvly8B2vrZsXV73IW8znFOiEQ/w480-h640/D9BDB3AB-0D00-4A58-B1AF-50BAD81AF04E.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This mini dusty blue Paddington bag is my favourite; I think the shade is called "Jeans Moyen".</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I often think that the regular-sized Paddington is a great every day bag, but the padlock alone is pretty heavy.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since I'm petite, the mini works just fine, being able to house all my junk with plenty of room left.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcrVORxEX2W86tJDsuSrpkkp861t2imhHckiiWdpWtiqVGSCAhi6i27U5Z1gXFAq9xjQNcW3zPJMz9f52LddEFgzl2hl7ODK4wjXyThnthQkYUbOEh3bJuwGCPsEgaC4XZDePAwKGnjKmdz0J2rhzJuDiDPmSl9X_iVfuf-4MxXRM132Hej2QFpdrcg/s2576/C609B9A0-0493-4467-A0C1-981B1E4DD5CA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcrVORxEX2W86tJDsuSrpkkp861t2imhHckiiWdpWtiqVGSCAhi6i27U5Z1gXFAq9xjQNcW3zPJMz9f52LddEFgzl2hl7ODK4wjXyThnthQkYUbOEh3bJuwGCPsEgaC4XZDePAwKGnjKmdz0J2rhzJuDiDPmSl9X_iVfuf-4MxXRM132Hej2QFpdrcg/w480-h640/C609B9A0-0493-4467-A0C1-981B1E4DD5CA.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The skirt screams “granny chic” to me, so what better way to play up that trend by pairing it together with a cardigan?</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To keep things appropriate for the heat, I opted for a short-sleeved one in a neutral shade.<br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like the little details like fabric-covered buttons and a lightly-ribbed hem.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrJ8f_VR52a5WzrT8l9VpFnfUhFKCo3afwwXyJDCUkrh0Jr1J-sellspYqdQzCv5ocnO6QHs4_AGLTxdazIhjbDmVvJomTcfSmEtojSn4VbRUk4fFcO3AiVkyoD-bPd2kOSWURvQpukjXAUaDfTophN0OPqqvQa0LbdNsjk_p5dKkIWly-3VMztvhJA/s2576/48116455-395A-48F9-804F-42EF4BC87442.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrJ8f_VR52a5WzrT8l9VpFnfUhFKCo3afwwXyJDCUkrh0Jr1J-sellspYqdQzCv5ocnO6QHs4_AGLTxdazIhjbDmVvJomTcfSmEtojSn4VbRUk4fFcO3AiVkyoD-bPd2kOSWURvQpukjXAUaDfTophN0OPqqvQa0LbdNsjk_p5dKkIWly-3VMztvhJA/w480-h640/48116455-395A-48F9-804F-42EF4BC87442.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Now let's talk about that skirt; I have a special place in my heart for any piece that screams "rainbow"!</p><p style="text-align: center;">It is such a cool piece due to the handkerchief fringed hem and different-coloured threads interwoven to create dimension.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> I love the pop of intense red at the bottom that shows itself more when I walk.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV83Kn6uqGbqripSKze1BhB2ui-lbf6ELE7f9ex4f1ahh6ZaCkI9Ci7wjkku_8O9Wv85RvETZG2F3OvEk2LABLA1CdqNB-saIwYGe-VDa6oVavDz2nw4Zp5uM3QNtybn72npd9Av51mfleWCHkNQLw_nWmN8iCKF7g9Cnr5X9nERVhvAw77rJjNHY-w/s2576/B9BD668F-377A-4724-973A-42C3FBE59A8B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV83Kn6uqGbqripSKze1BhB2ui-lbf6ELE7f9ex4f1ahh6ZaCkI9Ci7wjkku_8O9Wv85RvETZG2F3OvEk2LABLA1CdqNB-saIwYGe-VDa6oVavDz2nw4Zp5uM3QNtybn72npd9Av51mfleWCHkNQLw_nWmN8iCKF7g9Cnr5X9nERVhvAw77rJjNHY-w/w480-h640/B9BD668F-377A-4724-973A-42C3FBE59A8B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just realised I forgot my jewelry this time!</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd likely go for a simple pair of pearl earrings here, something fuss-free yet elegant.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been obsessed with a Dior Tribales pair, and I think they'd look good here.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, if I want to look fancier, I'd probably go for a pearl necklace, something modern to keep this outfit looking fresh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9KnWmm211HenhKgJz3K0Zf5xxmjYzE3hlepSfuClZ91i6Dg5QWq605f8_iq1MTrmzUqIyzJANSZumdJJxhBKQXyWIOb8VICNPASMmviPaxPrqe_VFj7TWCFnVEeyAX_FAMSREEoZ8lNzG4bzPSa_xrbP8t7VmJuwvYnEtm8-xmVuLxsAr3vrAL0UCA/s4032/D44B5EE3-D1BF-4857-BAA8-2E6EAB96E9B6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9KnWmm211HenhKgJz3K0Zf5xxmjYzE3hlepSfuClZ91i6Dg5QWq605f8_iq1MTrmzUqIyzJANSZumdJJxhBKQXyWIOb8VICNPASMmviPaxPrqe_VFj7TWCFnVEeyAX_FAMSREEoZ8lNzG4bzPSa_xrbP8t7VmJuwvYnEtm8-xmVuLxsAr3vrAL0UCA/w480-h640/D44B5EE3-D1BF-4857-BAA8-2E6EAB96E9B6.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This photo just reminded me to search for my favourite lipstick; it has gone missing and I haven't found it yet.</p><p style="text-align: center;">[cries in a dark corner]</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2MeYa2enxJi7TG4HLN1fjTDKOguVixb3sDeC9kn7VDdQwXj561sEWytndh0Ac_irrazTtK1UD7l43XgPoFfs8MUrC3ZqZwpp3HN0gJ0wTlNxMlYTWXZSO6dnza7GyGIw5cxDHTh7yWiw0ST2b6MROzyi2uofktysDsCv6Qr4IJbcwsbsnhE1gM-Gow/s2576/8D14BC6F-B7CB-435D-A548-A5EB9CFF34CE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2MeYa2enxJi7TG4HLN1fjTDKOguVixb3sDeC9kn7VDdQwXj561sEWytndh0Ac_irrazTtK1UD7l43XgPoFfs8MUrC3ZqZwpp3HN0gJ0wTlNxMlYTWXZSO6dnza7GyGIw5cxDHTh7yWiw0ST2b6MROzyi2uofktysDsCv6Qr4IJbcwsbsnhE1gM-Gow/w480-h640/8D14BC6F-B7CB-435D-A548-A5EB9CFF34CE.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I love all my metallic Birkenstock flats; this was the very first pair I got, followed by the silver pair (as seen in <a href="https://the-opulent-hippo.blogspot.com/2023/03/pretty-punk.html" target="_blank">my last post</a>), and a gold pair that isn't in this shape.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Pretty sure you'd see it making an appearance here soon enough!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And here is the outfit in motion:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz7SCqAYXAJjpA9DkWxmGoQwJmm0xCpMBceR6cISzF0ZB8TGYW16Z1-eHXXDhlimUuAn-92oOQvc6Uu9V6hAA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-41548510196420929892023-03-12T14:42:00.014+08:002024-02-25T23:20:48.978+08:00OOTD: Pretty Punk<p style="text-align: center;"> It’s been crazy hot lately, which makes me want to wear a cotton t-shirt and shorts all the time.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Granted, I’m living in a tropical country, so this is essentially my uniform, haha.</p><p style="text-align: center;">However, I have been making a more conscious effort to pick more interesting t-shirts with prints or colours to help me look more polished even when I’m really lazy.</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3zFrL9u3NgHjQ3J90mpOL9ocVBLhLxyueoJ9Je0dS2n_pw4fMpVMzkjHmYq9ZjllLjU5nIsBxVrp6fY6UPNYTKMlCibw_IUo85gKUkN6Y7FkWMEo6st3CU5LOUnx69Tlq-A209US6q09RhFTKVILVLFQC_mW0dj3pBDTRlgkqMnYnzyWGFrPgfmqmw/s2477/2AC9F451-9F9E-45F5-AA75-9899A16D246A.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="1858" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW3zFrL9u3NgHjQ3J90mpOL9ocVBLhLxyueoJ9Je0dS2n_pw4fMpVMzkjHmYq9ZjllLjU5nIsBxVrp6fY6UPNYTKMlCibw_IUo85gKUkN6Y7FkWMEo6st3CU5LOUnx69Tlq-A209US6q09RhFTKVILVLFQC_mW0dj3pBDTRlgkqMnYnzyWGFrPgfmqmw/w480-h640/2AC9F451-9F9E-45F5-AA75-9899A16D246A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">T-shirt: Vivienne Westwood<br />Pants: (no label)<br />Bag: Gianni Versace<br />Shoes: Birkenstock<br />Earrings: Gianni Versace</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ0Hm7Gt2XrMwoM7requNVkLNIOWEIK3PSRIYrzN9vHMhVrkeNClxE7Psawa5IN_XD1Mu7Kr9uRKspYioSerJirauCsWn9yKjohetuoFRzNYx2xjeS13sQa7JVEJ42ZEJQP-hhQtLmNFU9Ipdo-gnaJ-DUUKpZEHia9zrOiWmTLxqmCMrlm5nGza-VA/s2576/BF6C82DF-0EA4-4A85-B13F-54F52C152F71.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ0Hm7Gt2XrMwoM7requNVkLNIOWEIK3PSRIYrzN9vHMhVrkeNClxE7Psawa5IN_XD1Mu7Kr9uRKspYioSerJirauCsWn9yKjohetuoFRzNYx2xjeS13sQa7JVEJ42ZEJQP-hhQtLmNFU9Ipdo-gnaJ-DUUKpZEHia9zrOiWmTLxqmCMrlm5nGza-VA/w480-h640/BF6C82DF-0EA4-4A85-B13F-54F52C152F71.jpeg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This t-shirt is so cool because it has an ornate silver foil print on both sides and the sleeves.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Considering it was made in 1990, it held up extremely well for its age!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KCYBtmBwoy8UDoi_62H-U959FJk88sAntbJ3VY87oXg-mI7aMXx9StF6kbmb2cpwHUpTxKjacUFNcu4T0UK02mHTXuhTFkuAGf-JIpQdBbH6hmMmt82rJczSWugsW-busSjNpsROcNjKF32MdglaqW1XBW8CvLamPmKydwq42klQh6-OsOLf9G2LJQ/s2576/95E830B0-4470-45CD-A3CA-41C06FC2479A.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3KCYBtmBwoy8UDoi_62H-U959FJk88sAntbJ3VY87oXg-mI7aMXx9StF6kbmb2cpwHUpTxKjacUFNcu4T0UK02mHTXuhTFkuAGf-JIpQdBbH6hmMmt82rJczSWugsW-busSjNpsROcNjKF32MdglaqW1XBW8CvLamPmKydwq42klQh6-OsOLf9G2LJQ/w480-h640/95E830B0-4470-45CD-A3CA-41C06FC2479A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One thing that is consistent in almost all my outfits; Birkenstock flats, haha!</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1h9rfch0FRZGA7CzVbz_mCRv4TToo2HDd9GulTddnVyswRW_fHGuVZ8ESNImasgBR8R0pvteBqs1Z7u3g1Zg-2zLCbAf3NAFinfV-OVSayAjyqzLUvUPOJvKcAuzE-4I-AFF72gyux3xlpmnpbVNA-q4Q_AGTVJFkrkkM1sbzXQ_Km1C1xn3hMXoeA/s2485/9890EC86-6261-4EAB-9996-69F0E2302F8A.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2485" data-original-width="1864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1h9rfch0FRZGA7CzVbz_mCRv4TToo2HDd9GulTddnVyswRW_fHGuVZ8ESNImasgBR8R0pvteBqs1Z7u3g1Zg-2zLCbAf3NAFinfV-OVSayAjyqzLUvUPOJvKcAuzE-4I-AFF72gyux3xlpmnpbVNA-q4Q_AGTVJFkrkkM1sbzXQ_Km1C1xn3hMXoeA/w480-h640/9890EC86-6261-4EAB-9996-69F0E2302F8A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Just realised from this photo that wearing just one earring can look pretty cool; very George Michael.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7EJF7V4NAywrhKnhAu8FB11Kw56E96I5R1fS13Df-DMvmK1_Q86x-xSEl3my4KO36VbAvwQMTP_6tXhrTwhyNJgckpYAtO3QLgHcKsLAuyh8WdFrTTyxV-V8iQANuZT5RgM-qZM90qD70SotahkoJec22m1GQcK3pB8iNqdFVEOFOKIT2Y5t7dv9iA/s2576/C9FF4609-24B6-44E5-8821-68D49EF2F01D.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7EJF7V4NAywrhKnhAu8FB11Kw56E96I5R1fS13Df-DMvmK1_Q86x-xSEl3my4KO36VbAvwQMTP_6tXhrTwhyNJgckpYAtO3QLgHcKsLAuyh8WdFrTTyxV-V8iQANuZT5RgM-qZM90qD70SotahkoJec22m1GQcK3pB8iNqdFVEOFOKIT2Y5t7dv9iA/w480-h640/C9FF4609-24B6-44E5-8821-68D49EF2F01D.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I love those wide-legged cropped pants; got them when I had a little pinstripe moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It even has deep enough pockets; MAJOR WIN.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImiq4jUgZQxAeJfYyeFXir70_BTza_kpWMn1W7l55tziEv1x40_RDwkdrVgW9HBnsTjCvmg_xPnOOsDmEQbqVDmWp-CBKNVJiKLiOvtfcXxqLSuz-FFHbV41-sFBnSjLlw_RN7ol1w7dm887qIZ4IgoDF4ChoiUnhL1pWmznt3pPCz44sTngjkkCLhg/s2821/19090678-412B-46D2-BE5F-ECFA123260CB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="2116" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImiq4jUgZQxAeJfYyeFXir70_BTza_kpWMn1W7l55tziEv1x40_RDwkdrVgW9HBnsTjCvmg_xPnOOsDmEQbqVDmWp-CBKNVJiKLiOvtfcXxqLSuz-FFHbV41-sFBnSjLlw_RN7ol1w7dm887qIZ4IgoDF4ChoiUnhL1pWmznt3pPCz44sTngjkkCLhg/w480-h640/19090678-412B-46D2-BE5F-ECFA123260CB.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This bag is probably the best find EVER, because all the safety pins are there and it even has a special detail at the back that other bags that came up during my research didn't have.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a bonus photo of me looking more like myself:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXVvdpTk6aOkTTrbfS3B81pB0EpjukS-kAMqcMCss00uPcMfyFreqssY0Xe9QDllbWUZrakgBIR7Q35F_a1ATF6ClomWiy_xAS5fNMkMwS8A4oTNcGxgE0M6lgTGF7mJkFaTQeGyCPlKg72AoRmps6Ke6xVvllJ6kzFRTCcYS92KFkY8--5lJ4x8Gjg/s2427/5F64C0EB-E564-4286-A681-3772251F6CB2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2427" data-original-width="1820" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMXVvdpTk6aOkTTrbfS3B81pB0EpjukS-kAMqcMCss00uPcMfyFreqssY0Xe9QDllbWUZrakgBIR7Q35F_a1ATF6ClomWiy_xAS5fNMkMwS8A4oTNcGxgE0M6lgTGF7mJkFaTQeGyCPlKg72AoRmps6Ke6xVvllJ6kzFRTCcYS92KFkY8--5lJ4x8Gjg/w480-h640/5F64C0EB-E564-4286-A681-3772251F6CB2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">And here is a short clip of the outfit in motion:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxF6FYmHwMQvFMJ5mlXg6oUBTMaDYFkXnX4umSjZbXk_XS7GLP7H3Wz7ELSBxlXHvPl2TWIDkFgIZiSks8Siw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p style="text-align: center;">Forgive me for walking too fast; this is my first video and I still feel shy even when nobody else is looking.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I’ll try to thicken my skin as I progress with this blog, hahaha.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269914648452606628.post-79583815199548518652023-03-07T20:15:00.003+08:002024-02-25T23:20:59.107+08:00Hello (again).<p style="text-align: center;">To my old readers, I've wiped this blog clean (again) because I'm fickle like that, and I think it is about time I dust the cobwebs off with a little update on myself!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have been collecting fashion pieces over the years I have been away from this blog, and although I am not proud to say that my wardrobe is overflowing, curating these special pieces and playing dress-up have been therapeutic for me during the Coronavirus pandemic.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have trouble documenting them for the blog because I hate bothering my husband for a full outfit shot and I only take close-ups for Instagram, which isn't very blog-friendly.</p><p style="text-align: center;">However, my parents are sending me some tools that may help me blog properly again, so here's hoping this revival is for good!</p><p style="text-align: center;">To my new readers, welcome to Sammy's would-be style blog.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It doesn't look like much now, but I can assure you that it will be worth your time, soon!</p><p style="text-align: center;">My style is mostly eclectic and ladylike with a strong penchant for statement pieces, so expect loud colours and prints splashing across these pages eventually.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Almost everything I wear is either vintage or thrifted; I have an obsession with unwanted discarded pieces since I was young, and I credit my early love for fashion to my very chic parents.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Thank you in advance for reading and following, and I hope to see everyone back here again when the first post goes up!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0