Men’s shoes: styles and formality levels

Men’s shoes: styles and formality levels

Men’s shoe styles are just as varied as women’s since there are different options to suit different occasions. The styles are varied and dress codes often need to be taken into consideration. Here is a guide to men’s shoe styles and shoe wardrobe makeover for elevated personal style. If you are looking to elevate your…

What to pack for a stylish resort holiday?

Part of the fun of a resort holiday is to spend time style spotting. Seemingly effortless but thoughtfully planned looks are an inspiration. There were many chic looks to be admired while on our recent Phuket trip, here are 3 of them to help you pack for a stylish resort holiday. Why we loved this…

4 ways to style the versatile overshirt

Overshirts have existed forever, currently a trend but without doubt a classic piece you would want to have in your wardrobe ( or already have but need to rediscover). Why? Because it is so versatile ! It can be styled (note we say styled not just worn) in so many ways – dressed with some…

Where to find naturally dyed clothes in Singapore

Where to find naturally dyed clothes in Singapore

With growing awareness of eco-friendly fashion, we are learning more about the use of natural dyes in fashion textile. Keen to know where to find naturally dyed clothes in Singapore, we browsed around for designers or brands that have been working with natural dyes. Earlier this week, La Tierra pop-up caught our attention, as I…

How can you get the hairstylist to give you a good haircut?

How can you get the hairstylist to give you a good haircut?

You visit a new hairstylist, strongly recommended by your best friend. You are welcomed into the salon and escorted to the styling chair where you are met by the artist who you are hoping will be able to give you that special cut that will make you look different, feel good and always makes you…

Bold, chic, polished and elegant image of Wallis Simpson

Bold, chic, polished and elegant image of Wallis Simpson

Madonna’s W.E releases sometime next month,  it is the story of Wallis Simpson and based on the reviews, the looks of  the fashion world’s most famous style icon’s  has been brilliantly recreated. “She may not have been the most beautiful woman in the world, but she could make up for it by being the best dressed” Anne Sebba.   That Woman: A life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor by Anne Sebba (Weidenfeld and Nicolson)          …

4 reasons to include trendy horizontal stripes into your wardrobe

Lately horizontal stripes are everywhere and it surely is very tempting to buy a top in colours that you love but then the horizontal stripes stare back at you and you give up the idea. It is common knowledge that horizontal stripes make you look wide and really who wants to look wide! Now, here are 4 reasons to stop running away from horizontal stripes and welcome them as a chic addition into your wardrobe.

10 things you should know about make-up

10 things you should know about make-up

 1.      Applying foundation with a soft sponge works best, instead of using fingers or a brush which can leave streaks.  2.      You can only even out your skin tone with foundation and concealors, they will not make your frown lines or wrinkles disappear.  3.      Using an angle brush to fill in your eyebrows works better than eye brow pencil. It will blend the colour into your eyebrow…