All five of this designs is quite easy to do, so try it out and match it with your new outfit for the special occasion!
Don't forget your nails while dressing up! xx
Nail ideas for Lunar New Year
Hello there! We have looked through pinterest and found a few interesting nail designs that you might like! Still not too late to paint your nails for the upcoming Lunar New Year!
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
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)
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| Clothes in Platinum Mall |
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
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| Entrance to Chatuchak Market |
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| chatuchak orange juice |
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| 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
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| Asiatique night view |
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).
Easy Portuguese Egg Tart Recipe
Portuguese egg tarts! We drool at the sight of their fluffy pastry and soft, silky egg custard. Here's a simple recipe on how to make these yummy tarts, and we promise you that it will be super easy! No mixer needed, you will just need simple culinary tools. This recipe we are sharing here makes 25 tarts.
Ingredients :
500g ready-made puff pastry
For the filling:
300g milk
200g whipping cream
80g sugar
3 egg yolks
3 eggs
2/3 tsp of vanilla essence
Method :
1) Roll out the pastry to a rectangular shape about 4-5mm thick and then roll it up in a Swiss roll form. Chill until firm if its at room temperature.
2) While the pastry is in the fridge, start making the filling. Cook whipping cream and the milk until you see a bit of steam but not boiling. Stir in the sugar and heat until sugar fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add the mixture slowly into the beaten eggs and egg yolks in another bowl. Mix well. Add in the vanilla essence to the mixture. Set aside to cool.
3) After the pastry becomes firm, divide the pastry into 25g portions. Flatten the pastry and roll it out into about 3mm thickness. Press it into tart moulds.
4) Pour the filling into the pastry tarts. Then bake it at 220 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Note: Pastry shrinks when it's heated but do not worry about it, it will turn out fine!
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
Ever felt like there is nothing left to give or make for your boyfriend of many years or husband during special occasions? Since Valentine's Day is coming up, I'm sure many of you would be having trouble thinking of what to get this time! Well, fret not! We've got some ideas that may give you an inspiration of what to do or get.
First of all, make sure you know your partner's personality and character well. To us, there are two main categories of men:
1. one that appreciates and prefers DIY stuff like homemade cards, scrapbook or handmade photo frames to receive as a gift on Valentines,
2. there are also those who do not see the meaning behind all this gifts. So don't waste time making DIY stuff for those who do not fancy these things, but instead buy them gifts that they've been longing for or something that both of you could wear it out as a couple.
Here are 5 gift ideas for the men who prefers handmade stuff :
1) A handmade scrapbook which consists of the photos and memories of the both of you.
Find out what materials were used and check out the template used for this scrapbook here.
A cuter version!
2) Cute fruit roll-ups with love notes inside!
Who could resist this cute way of expressing your love?! Here's how to do it!
3) Make him love coupons that lasts for two weeks!
How cute can this little coupons be! Add in activities that you both love doing together! Download the template here!
You will probably love this one too! Check out the template for this coupon here.
4) Handpick 14 sentimental gifts and wrap it all in one big box!
Who doesn't love presents? Even better, 14 of them at one go! It doesn't have to be expensive, but a sentimental gift or just something that he likes even if it's just a pack of chocolate chip cookie would be great! Put it all in one big box and he will have fun unwrapping each individual gifts one by one!
5) Cupcakes!
Bake him this lovely set of cupcakes and he will definitely appreciate the effort you put in! You can find the recipe here.
Here are the other 5 gift ideas for men who prefer things that they can use!
1) Wallet
Wallets are great as gifts for men and if you want to put some meaning into the gift, insert a picture of both of you in the clear compartment of the wallet! You can find the Gucci wallet here. For a cheaper version, the brown leather wallet is great too!
2) Bring him for a vacation by the beach.
Maldives would be a great place to go for a vacation! Of course, there's not only Maldives, but other beaches will do too! While you're there, why not cook a few of his favorite dishes and pack it along to have picnic by the beach as well!
3) Watches
Get him a couple watch! It would be a great gift as it means together-ness especially for this special occasion. You can get this pair of watches here.
4) Set up a candlelight dinner just for the both of you and cook for him!
What could be more romantic than a simple candlelight dinner at your place? He would be happy to have you cook for him and spend the night together in such a cosy environment. Watch both your favorite movie together after a great dinner.
5) Get model kits for your men if they love to collect them!
Assemble the model kits together with your partner and I'm sure they will be glad to have you spend time and fix it with them!
We hope this ideas will help you out a little! Till then, xx
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!
That's all we have for today! xx
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
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