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Style how to: Leopard print trend

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Leopard Print !! Many of us would shy away from it. And why not, this animal print, once upon a time was associated with ‘trashy’. However, this season, its in trend and with many celebs rocking it, we think there ought to be some ways to incorporate the leopard print ( or any animal print ) into your wardrobe. 5 ideas to start wearing Leopard print: 1.Wear it as a casual cami, the lightness of the fabric and the style makes the print easy on the eyes and doesn’t feel overwhelming on your frame. 2. Self print, keep it subtle like the top below. 3. Size matters. Smaller print doesn’t shout for attention. 4. Keep it modern by choosing the print in fun colours like pink or blue (or both ;)) 5. If you are not yet inspired to wear the animal print as an entire piece of clothing, how about including it in your outfit as an accessory. Key style tip to remember, since this pattern is quite busy, match it with a plain outfit to make sure its not entirely lost in a combination of patterns and textures. All of the above pictures are linked to sites where…

Stylish swimwear for summer

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The summer is at its peak. Most of us are spending our weekends lounging by the pool or at the beach. And the right swimwear can easily enhance the whole experience. What makes for a sexy, cool, trendy swimwear fashion? Here are the key ingredients: 1. Stylish swimwear to suit the occasion. Pick one to suit your style personality and mood. Sophisticated: Fun: Cute: 2. Throw on a stylish cover up.   3. Add the essential hat or a visor. 4. Cool shades will up your style quotient any day. Don’t get lazy about it. 5. Snazzy sandals are a must. Ditch the flip flops and slide into something more chic. 6. Finally, don’t let your tote let you down. Here too, get one that matches your look and personality. Give some thought to your swimwear and you are sure to be the coolest thing under the blazing sun. To find out more about swimsuits to suit your body shape, please read our past blog. To get help on where to shop, contact us anytime. Enjoy your sunny weekends.    

Casual style like a celebrity

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If you are busy at work during the week, nothing is more relaxing than slipping into something comfortable over the weekend. However, its hard to keep track when you let your casual style get out of hand and slip from relaxed and comfortable to sloppy and very much the same from one casual day to another, till one day you discover that your casual wear does not match up to your style needs. This is where we come in and give you ideas on how you can take your casual wardrobe a lift. Below are some celebrity casual styles that we picked for you to get inspired. 1. Get into a comfortable dress that is stylish too. Look for design details that give personality to the dress – a special neckline or hemline or waist detail . Our pick: 2. Trousers are hot for the Singapore weather but there are alternatives. Look for lighter natural materials like good cotton or silk blends. We found silk joggers to be a smart option that works almost for all body types as well. Our pick: 3. Shorts are great but don’t limit yourself to the denim ones. Pair different…

Style how-to: Do your casual shorts look stylish enough?

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It’s easy to slip into shorts on your day-off. It’s so practical. However, most women also find this casual style option a little bit too laid back, get frustrated of their style routine and are not sure of how they can enhance it without giving up the comfort of shorts. Here are a few style tips to glamourise your casual shorts look: 1. No more dull pairing of shorts and t-shirts. Comfort is key but some interesting accessory details, can take the shorts and t-shirt look from undergroomed to effortlessly chic. Just a simple detail of a watch and a ring or necklace, whichever you prefer, matched footwear that is not Havaianas or Birkenstock, will do wonders. 2. Not so keen on fussing with the accessories? Then playing with shorts in different prints and colours could be an alternative. Pair them with blouses with some embroidery or print detail. Just a simple shirt tucked into the shorts, is chic and smart. 3. Smarten up the knee length shorts: Stylish bermudas are out there ! When styled with even a simple top/blouse, it can be so sexy. On your next shopping trip, skip the knee length shorts of the Gap variety and look for…

Men’s shoes: How many should you have?

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Men’s shoe styles are almost just as varied as women’s since there are different models to suit different occasions. Do you have classic oxfords for business formals, loafers for smart casual, sneakers or sandals for casual wear? The styles are varied and dress codes often need to be taken into consideration. Shoes are the foundation of your look and to convey your sense of personal style, it is important that your shoe collection is not simply limited to two pairs, one for indoors and the other for outdoors ! The basic shoe wardrobe should include the following: 1 pair of business formal oxford lace-ups 1 pair of business casual chestnut brown wing tips 1 pair of loafers, especially if you are required to take your shoes off when visiting asian homes and office ( like in taiwan). While these can be worn for business casual occasions, their level of fomality is less than formal. 1 pair of classic casual sneakers. A must have for every stylish guys wardrobe. Sneakers come in a range of colours, styles and materials and, just as a classic pair of jeans, are a personal style statement. 1 pair of sports shoes 1 pair of stylish slippers for…

Trend 2014 – How to wear metallics

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We love metallics. Add a metallic detail in any form to your look and you take the look from ordinary to luxe. As the metallic trend continues in 2014, here are some ideas on how you can wear metallics. 1. Don’t be afraid to wear it in the day. Pair metallic with denim. Below is an example of a skirt with design details woven in metallic thread paired with a denim shirt for a stylish casual look. Team this with a black or navy bag with gold buckles and keep the footwear simple. 2. For a bolder day look, go for a completely metallic skirt in jacquard with a t-shirt top. Yes it works and the combination of different textures makes the look very interesting.   3. Match a metallic patterned trouser with a simple black top. Very chic.   4. Use metal accessories to elevate the effect of neutrals. Pair shiny gold or silver with black, whites, grey or beige and see the outfit come to life.   Below are some style ideas of how celebrities have done metallics in the past: Bold metallics worn by Elle Macpherson (note the gold accessories paired with the silver) and Nicole Richie…

Make-up looks to try this party season

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Planning your look for the party season? You might have given a lot of thought to what you would like to wear, here are some ideas of make-up looks that you can try to match the mood. 1. Try a glitter liner just above your black eyeliner to add some sparkle.   2. Try glitter eye shadow for a combination of smokey and sparkle. For a very bold statement, try glitter eye shadow with diamante eyelashes, like Katy Perry. 3. If glitter is not something you feel so comfortable with then go for a little sheen with , right at the corner of your eyes to make them brighter and lift the look to match your party outfit. See it here on Blake Lively and Olivia Wilde.   4. If heavy make-up does not work for your eyes, highlight your lips. Play it up by lightening up the eyes and adding a strong dark colour to the lips. This look works better for those with fuller lips. A strong lip colour in a maroon or deep red works both for women with dark or light hair colour. See it below like Camille Belle and Emma Stone. Shop in…

Bold, chic, polished and elegant image of Wallis Simpson

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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)          …