Top 10 wardrobe essentials

Hey ladies, it's a fashion post again this time! We think all of us girls need at least 5-10 basic wardrobe essentials for all kinds of pairings. So here's the 10 essentials that we think are useful and would be great for pairing from time to time.

1) Plain white tee : This is one of the most important piece that should be in all of our wardrobe. It's great for pairing with basically, ANYTHING. Depending what you pair it with, you will have a fun, edgy, cool, or even an elegant look! Wear it with a denim shorts for a casual and fun day out!

2) Little black dress : This dress here will save you from the all time first world problem - 'what to wear' . If you're unsure of what to wear, put on your little black dress! Add on some accessories to amp up your look.

3) Black leggings : These are great for a casual day out with friends or your loved ones. It gives a slimmer and longer visual of your legs!

4) Skinnies : Denim will never go out of season so this piece is a great keeper. You can keep them as long as you want without worrying if it will still look trendy after 10 years. Denim is great for pairing with tees, tank tops, or even a comfy hoodie! So if you don't already have at least one in your wardrobe right now, go get them now!

5) Plain skirt : Skirts always bring out the feminine side of girls. So if you are going for a sweet and feminine look, wear a skirt for that day! Besides, skirts are super comfortable to wear too!

6) Cardigan : If you're afraid of the cold, or if you want to hide your arms in that sleeveless blouse, put on a cardigan that suits you perfectly. There are many nice cardigans of different colour choices out for sale these days so go get one if you haven't! It softens the look and can be worn over almost everything.

7) Romper :  Im sure all of you have days when you feel lazy to dress up! So a romper should definitely be in our wardrobe. Just put on your favorite romper and still look effortlessly chic! All you need to do is just put on some of your favorite accessories and a hairband to get you going for the day.

8) Brown bag : Brown bags never go out of fashion, just like denims! They look good on any outfit be it for brunch or an expensive night out. Add this to your top 10 wardrobe essentials!

9) Ballerina flats : Ballerina flats are must haves for every girl! It's good to let your legs take a day or two off from your five inches high heels. Its great for shopping time when you need to do a lot of walking for the day.

10) Classic pumps : This pair of heels flatters your entire look once you put them on. It makes your legs appear longer and it gives an elegant touch to the outfit. There are plenty of other colors to these pumps these days so you can pick any color that will look great for any outfits.

It's not too late to get your top 10 wardrobe essentials now!

Have a great day ahead peeps, xx

Oufits for Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)

Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) is just around the corner! So let's celebrate this festive season in style! For those who don't celebrate this festival, these are also outfits you can wear for any events!

We've chosen this red top to pair with a white skirt to match the Chinese New Year color theme. This outfit gives a vibrant and energetic look yet looking classy. The grey bag tones down the bright red color.

red top - Forever21 | white skirt - n.a | red pumps - KurtGeiger | necklace - Tiffany&Co | arm candy - BodyCentral | grey bag - Lipsy

You can also opt for GOLD for those who don't like the typical bold RED color.  Complete this sweet and feminine look by putting on a baby pink lip color!

gold top - Kaufmanfranco | yellow skirt - ForeverNew | collar necklace - GemmaLister | white bag - HenriBendel | sandals - SteveMadden | flats - SteveMadden | pink lipstick - Lancome

This high-waisted shorts paired up with either one of the white tops gives a casual yet presentable and elegant look. Pair with gold accessories and red lipstick to enhance the look! 

white jeweled top - GiambatisttaValli | white plain top - RiverIsland | shorts - MissSelfridge | bag - LKBenett | heels - Wallis | red lipstick - NewLook | bracelet - ForeverNew | dove earrings - Diva

Don't like wearing skirts and shorts? This fourth pairing would be great for you! Chinese New Year is all about fun so we've decided to pair this printed bird top with white skinnies which gives out a fun and happy aura. The blue pumps with gold tip and accessories enhances this look even more!

top - Tibi | white pants - Closed | blue pumps - n.a | bangles - SaintMartin | bag - Reiss | earrings - HenriBendel

Till then! xx

Best places to shop in Bangkok

Bangkok is known to be the shopaholics' paradise. After visiting Bangkok for several times, we've decided that the TOP 3 places to shop are the famous PLATINUM MALL, CHATUCHAK and ASIATIQUE. If you are planning to look for cheap and nice clothings, accessories and bags, these two places will be best for you.

1. PLATINUM MALL (2000++ shops)

Clothes in Platinum Mall

What you can find : Clothes, clothes and more clothes. There are Superdry t-shirts knock-offs which are of similar quality to the authentic ones! You can also find plenty of bags sold at zone 3, level 3. The price range in Platinum for clothes is about 250 Baht to 400 Baht. Get your clothes at wholesale prices when you buy 2 or more pieces and it is not necessary to get the same designs. The wholesale prices are fixed as long as you buy 2 pieces and above, so you might get a black face from the shop owner if you try to haggle more. There are also shops selling korean quality fashion and hair accessories, ranging from 100 Baht to 200 Baht on the whole of 5th floor. We were also surprised to find knock-off makeup brushes (MAC, Sigma etc) of good quality for about 150 Baht here as well. These are sold at stalls next to the escalators and not in the proper shop units.

How to get there : The most convenient way is of course, to take the taxi. Taxi fares in Bangkok is pretty cheap compared to other countries especially if you are going in a group. It would be more worth it to take a taxi and split the fare among yourselves, but remember to insist to have the fare calculated by meter.  To avoid traffic jams, take the BTS and stop at Chit Lom. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the Chit Lom BTS station to the mall. You can also stop at Ratchathewi, which is about 10-15 mins walk to the mall.

Opening hours : SAT, SUN, WED : 08.00 - 20.00 ; MON, TUE, THU, FRI : 09.00 - 20.00


2. CHATUCHAK

Entrance to Chatuchak Market

What you can find : Nice phone covers for less than 69-89 Baht. High-waisted shorts for 80 Baht. You will also see a couple of stalls by the road selling coconut ice creams but we found a cute small shop with wooden tables and chairs at Section 15 that sells awesome coconut ice cream with various toppings you can choose from! Don't forget to try their fresh orange juice with no added sugar when you're at Chatuchak! If you find haggling fun, this is the place for you! We always get summer dresses here for only 150 Baht, after haggling. Shop owners here are friendly and very willing to give lower prices if you buy more.

chatuchak orange juice

Coconut ice cream at Chatuchak

How to get there : Take the BTS and stop at Mo Chit station (Terminal Station). You will see many stalls set up along the road on the way to the market. It's just a fair 5 mins walking distance from the station to the market. There are many food stalls here so you do not necessarily need to eat before you go!

Opening hours : 6.00 a.m - 2.00 a.m (Weekends only)

3. ASIATIQUE

Asiatique night view

What can you buy : Local designer clothes, tribal-style clothes and handcrafted stuff. The clothes style is rather vintage-y here! However, the prices are slightly higher compared to Platinum Mall and Chatuchak. (Price range : 250 - 600 Baht).  You can haggle here as well but they usually give only 20-30% discounts. There are many restaurants that are decorated beautifully over here and the food is not too expensive.This place will also be great for couples who want to have a romantic dinner after shopping!

How to get there : There are a couple of ways to get to Asiatique. What we love to do is to take the BTS (again) and stop at the Saphan Taksin station. We then take a free Asiatique shuttle boat from the Central Pier (5 minutes walk from BTS station) to Asiatique. Click here for the complete guide of how to get there on their own website.

Opening hours : 4.00 p.m - 11.00 p.m


Places that are not recommended for cheap fashion shopping: Chinatown and MBK mall. But if you want to buy cheap lower quality accessories and hair ties, Chinatown would be great for you. However, most of the stalls there require you to buy a minimum of 6 pieces. Meanwhile, if you are interested to tailor make your clothes and to get fake branded tees at a low price (about 250 Baht), MBK mall (6th Floor) would be suitable for you. There is also a departmental store called Tokyu in the mall which sells pretty clothes but the prices are at the higher end (800 Baht and above).

Maxi skirt pairings

Hey guys! We've got a new outfit post for you to give you some ideas on how to pair with maxi skirts! I've noticed that they are many maxi skirts in stores this season and its time for you to get one if you haven't already done so!

Maxi skirts are great for simple girls day out or even a date night to an expensive restaurant. Lets get to the first pairing!

White maxi skirt is one of our favourite wardrobe essentials! It gives a soft and elegant touch to an outfit so we've decided to pair it with a navy blue v-neck cropped top to give a slimmer appearance since the skirt is flowy. Put up a messy style back hair braid for a cuter and more casual look!

navy blue cropped top - Topshop | white maxi skirt - EtienneDeroeux | white sandals - DolceVita | navy and gold bangles - SaintMartin | navy blue bag - ZacZacPosen | black studs - KateSpade

Don't like plain coloured maxi skirts? Go for printed ones like this next pairing!

 This printed maxi gives a fun look so we've paired it with a skin showing black top to make it look less conservative. Tie your hair up in a high ponytail to give an edgy look to the entire outfit.

black top - RiverIsland | printed maxi skirt - Kenzo | turquoise sandals - Austique | perfume - MarcJacobs | mint sling bag - SophieHulme | white watch - ForeverNew

That's all we have for today! xx

Date Outfit Ideas

Thinking of what to wear for your next date? We're here to give you some help! We are sure you want to impress your partner, be it your very first date or your boyfriend of many years. 

If you are going for a first date, we think this outfit is perfect as it is simple and sweet. It is classy and you will not look overdressed. Swap high heels for kitten heels if you are afraid of tripping over things while still portraying an elegant look.

statement necklace - Maurices | gold bangles - ForeverNew | gold sequin dress - DorothyPerkins | cream sling bag - MarcbyMarcJacobs | gold kitten heels - JCrew | nude strap heels - AnneMichelle | baby pink lipstick - TopShop | jasmine noir perfume - Bvlgari 

Great outfit for a casual movie night! Wear comfy sweaters to stay warm in the cinemas. Floral prints on this sweater we picked gives some personality to the outfit. Try the famous "no-makeup look" for a natural and fresh appearance.

grey floral sweater - MCQAlexanderMcQueen | hot pink skinnies - Barneys | pink pumps - ManoloBlahnik | black watch - MarcbyMarcJacobs | brown bag - MonsoonUK | grey beanie - BartsHudson 

Looking for an outfit to impress your boyfriend of five years? We think this outfit is good for special occasion dates like anniversaries or valentines' day dinners. The classic pearl earrings always look simple yet sophisticated. Grey bag and heels work to tone down the vibrant orange color, while the coral lip color gives a sweet look.

white bralet top - Topshop | bright orange high waisted skirt - TheOutnet.com | grey heels - JimmyChoo | coral lipstick - TheHut | grey sling bag - NinaRichi | white watch - Burberry | pearl earrings - eBay 

All the best to those who are going for a first date and for the rest, enjoy your date! xx

Spring 2014

Time flies! Winter is almost over, and now we've put up some outfit ideas, all ready to welcome spring. Check out the Spring 2014 Fashion Color Report here!
 

We've chosen a dazzling blue flowy top which gives length to the body and paired it with white skinnies for an elegant look. Gotta love the yellow blazer that adds some happiness to the whole look.

white daisy stud earrings - Etsy.com| pastel yellow blazer - NewLook | blue top - CoastStores | white skinnies - Burberry (cheaper version: PullandBear) | white heels - Asos | white clutch - Modaoperandi | white sling bag - forever21 | white totebag - ForeverNew | white watch - Asos | black stone ring - Mango

The main piece of this outfit is the Hemlock colored shorts. Wear an embellished collar top for an edgy look or choose a jewel top with soft fabric to show the gentle side of you this Spring. Awesome pairing for coffee catch-ups!

ivory collar top - DorothyPerkins | white jewel soft top - RepertoireFashion | sweet arm candy - WetSeal | hemlock shorts - ForeverNew | brown totebag - ForeverNew | white and brown sandals - SperryTopSider

We love throwing on a maxi dress when we are feeling lazy on a Sunday but still want to look good. Why not stay in trend by getting one that has both the colors found in the 2014 Pantone Fashion Color Report! Tie your hair up in a high bun for a pretty, effortless look.

maxi dress - NetAPorter | yellow satchel - YesStyle | white and gold arm candy - CharlotteRusse | brown wedges - TheOutnet | nude matte lipstick - NYX | daisy by MarcJacobs perfume - MarcJacobs

This cropped sweater looks fabulous on its own and is also good for layering during colder days. Good ol' denims never disappoint us! Apply red lipstick for fierceness.

grey cropped sweater - ElizabethandJames | denims - Jades24 | black pointy heels - JustFab | black totebag - NewLook | white collar shirt - WhistlesUK | black teardrop earrings - BodyCentral

Girly glam outfit carrying our favourite Placid Blue color from the Pantone Spring 2014 color palette. Lovely laced top paired with a classic pleated skirt, plus a jewel hairband to accentuate the sweet feminine look!

white lace top - Topshop | jewel hair band - Asos | blue pleated skirt - Zara | white clutch - NastyGal | glitter ballerina flats - JCrew | flower statement necklace - Icing

Have a great day ahead! xx