all-in-one.

 flats: pazzion

bag: c/o carlo rino

jumpsuit: lily thailand

bracelets: c/o style.in.kind 

earrings: c/o lissele jewellery

I snapped up this lovely all-in-one jumpsuit from the Lily boutique in one of Bangkok's Central Malls at the beginning of summer. Jumpsuits make getting dressed shockingly easier, but I'm always paranoid that since the top and bottom are attached in one piece, it's that much more obvious when they are re-worn. Luckily this particular one is easy to style over and over to create new looks (I might try a blazer + heels combo next, who knows!). With subtle lace detailing on the shoulders, a bright abstract floral print and simple black pants, I can't think of a situation that this piece wouldn't fit well with (besides, like, the beach). Plain black flats wouldn't do this jumpsuit justice, so cue my new favorite pair of shoes: the black leather/leopard print hybrid boasting extraordinary comfort and water resistance (okay, not that much water resistance). There's nothing like a subtle print-clash to spice up an outfit without mismatching to the extreme. This lovely bag from Carlo Rino is my new favorite (ever) for so many reasons. The clean lines of the leather exterior means it adds so much class to any outfit, and the bright pop of coral-red serves as a daily reminder of a color I don't wear often enough, yet this bag has made me fall in love with. The inside of the bag is perfect too; it has enough pockets for everything you need - and I'm talking useful compartments, not lame little fabric folds that are big enough for a pen. Seriously, I'm a huge fan of numerous pockets, slits and flaps that serve a convenient purpose, and this bag takes that to a whole new level. It can hold anything, even a small child (well, at least the weight equivalent), with shocking comfort and shape-retention. An umbrella, coffee mug, change of shoes, cardigan and my other miscellaneous essentials fit in neatly. Thank you so much Carlo Rino!

On a Bangkok note - I spent a few nights there at the start of summer to attend my aunt's wedding and got to stay in our new apartment there for the first time! It's nice to finally have a cosy space of our own in the bustling city (one of my few "hometowns") to call home, and the shopping district is conveniently accessible by foot. Unfortunately Cathay Pacific lost my luggage on the flight to Bangkok, so I've been grieving over my losses and trying to scrape together enough cash to replace all the clothes, books, chargers, makeup, shoes and things I lost. Not gonna lie, it was definitely a trip-ruiner since I had none of my own clothes and makeup for the wedding, but I guess it gave me a license to shop a little more! If I hadn't lost that suitcase, I might not have bought this gorgeous jumpsuit and pair of shoes (trying to stay positive). I'm glad we have our own small place in the city though, it makes it feel that much more like home and makes it so much more convenient to visit Bangkok more often. It's a spectacular city with the most unbelievable energy and crazy vibrance, and while I admit spending more than a week there is a bit of an overkill, a long weekend in Thailand's capital city will promise to leave you simultaneously exhausted and reinvigorated. Till next time, Krung Thep!

+ Photos/editing by Katya Brigitte Photography, the uber-talented photographer from London!

optical illusion.

 bag - c/o jumpfrompaper

top - c/o part and parcel

skort - zara

shoes - dr. martens

Meet the most exciting, unreal addition to my wardrobe: Jumpfrompaper's Cheese bag! I was bouncing up and down when JFP contacted me and asked me to make one of the hardest decisions of ever: picking one bag from their colorful website. While I would be the happiest bunny to take home all of their eclectic, puzzlingly wonderful creations, the "Cheese" bag had to be my favorite. I love the girl-next-door satchel style and I don't own anything in this cheddar cheese color, making it an even more special, unique newbie to my closet. I love the confused stares and obvious double-takes I get when taking this bag out and I certainly don't expect anything less of passerbys; it's quite the statement bag with a very confusing aesthetic construction! Browsing the JFP website left me curious as to how these bags actually looked and felt in real life - "they look so fake and animated!" said a good friend of mine. I don't know how much sense this makes, but if I say that the bag looks exactly as how you're currently imagining it to be through these pictures, I hope that clarifies things for you. 

I love the casual, slouchy and breezy quality of this blue and white striped top gifted to me by local blogshop Part and Parcel. It has a wide, low neckline, making it perfect as a swimsuit throw-over too. The slanted breast pockets and aforementioned neckline create physical linear patterns, emphasized by the stripes, which I like to believe gives a nice slimming effect, as well as the linear cut of my trusty Zara skort. This skort is probably the most overexposed garment of 2013, and rightly so. I have yet to find a more comfortable, versatile option to carry me securely through the awkward gaps of dress codes that life presents me with. Fashion events, tuition, meetings, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacktimes, coffees... the list of instances where this skort is appropriate is truly infinite. The geometric nature of the "origami" skirt instantly adds an interesting angle to the simplest white-tee-and-flats combo, yet simultaneously serves to simplify an ensemble consisting of digital prints and kaleidoscopic sky-high heels. You want versatility, affordability, effortlessness and perfection, did you say? Get your a** to Zara and snap up one or four of these gems.

sunday morning.

 top: fashion star x h&m

floral pants: c/o kristine's collection

necklace: c/o dear laura

heels: mango

bag: c/o carlo rino

There are so many things I adore about this ensemble, which probably explains why I've been caught wearing this exact same outfit multiple times (#guilty). I hate the fuss and the awkward crinkles that come with tucking a long shirt into skinny jeans, and since this button down has a lovely shapely tail, I decided to leave it out, as it satisfied a heightened level of both aesthetics and comfort. The 3/4 length is such a cute way to wear fitted pants, but can leave someone with muscular legs like me a stunted silhouette - hence the leg-lengthening nude pumps which have really been a lifesaver and an outfit-redeemer on numerous occasions. Everything you could possibly wear just looks ten times better and more credible in a sexy pair of nude heels, I'm convinced! I picked up this semi-translucent floral top from Buffalo Exchange when I was in New York this February, and I intend to visit (and revisit) that store until I'm wrinkly and bedridden. The floral texture of it works perfectly with the print on the pants and works equally well with denim shorts for a can't-be-bothered summer getup. I chose to button the shirt up all the way and conceal the collar with this overwhelmingly chic gold necklace that Dear Laura kindly sponsored me. It's like a cage/prison bars for my neck - except it's pretty and comfortable and I wear it by choice, if that makes sense. This slouchy purple bag from Carlo Rino is the most glorious color ever, and although it initially looked like a weird boxy square when it was hanging on the rack in their showroom, it transformed into this wonderfully creased leather must-have when I put it on my arm and filled it up a little. It's a grab-and-go holdall with excellent quality genuine leather, and looks perfectly slouchy no matter how full it is! Oh yeah, and this song will never, ever grow old.

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contact high.

crop top: h&m fashion against aids

skater skirt: c/o ohmysmoothies

lace button down: forever 21

heels: topshop

bangle: dorothy perkins

wristlet: coach

Here's an outfit Sophie and I shot ages ago at Holland Village, right before attending Wyld Agencies Pop-Up store media party at Blackmarket @ Orchard Central. I wore this same lace top to AFF2012 but decided to experiment with wearing it as a piece of unbuttoned outerwear. I bought this crop top AGES ago when H&M's Fashion Against Aids line was out for a limited time in Singapore for it's versatility, interesting print, affordability and great festival-style potential, but never really wore it until I acquired what I now deem it's perfect match; the red skater skirt with youthful flare and spinnability (you know what I mean). I decided that since Rumi Neely wears loads of ankle-strap sandals, I should too (even though they visually shorten your legs), and what better motivation to buy something than Rumi Neely and a discount price tag you simply can't say no to? Thanks for the memories sales, Topshop. I also love the serious simplicity of this black Coach wristlet which makes it almost invisible; it's an anti-statement (but it still carries things!) to the point where I feel like it's not even there half the time - perfect for when a great outfit needs to take centre stage! Cue matching accessories, a great metallic smokey eye and we're good to go.

contact high - architecture in helsinki

rockefeller.

Fleece: Uniqlo

Coat: Zara

Bag: H&M

Jeans: Topshop

Boots: Dr. Martens

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 One of the best weeks of my life was a few weeks ago in February when I spent a week in the States for my sixteenth birthday. We spent a couple days in Connecticut seeing family and friends, but the remainder of time was spent roaming around the chilly streets of Manhattan and exploring what might just be my future home one day. I thought I'd be able to prance around the streets in cute leather jackets and unzipped winter layers, but the botoxed weather-woman (?) wasn't kidding when she said it would be freezing so I whipped out the woolly hats and gloves instead - no shame because warmth is paramount! These pictures were taken during our Valentine's Day excursion to the Rockefeller Center, where we witnessed the most incredible views of the city from the Top of the Rock observation deck after making a two-hour detour to Banana Republic (yum) and Anthropologie (more yum). I'm such a sucker for this place.

I scooped up this gorgeous coat at a ridiculously marked-down price from Zara a few days before my trip, and I don't think I've ever made a wiser purchase (primarily because it looks like something Rumi Neely might wear). It's versatile yet very edgy, and is designed perfectly for winter; the A-line cut ("You look like a tent!" said Mom) means there's room for proper warm layers underneath, and the turtleneck-avec-buckle leaves room for a scarf. My biggest regret on the trip was not bringing a greater selection of bags, so unfortunately my trusty satchel had to suffice the whole time (Cue PS11, pretty please!). Anyhoo, I tried to create some kind of middle-ground between the black coat/boots and the brown bag/fleece by wearing a pair of muted khaki-colored jeans, which seemed to successfully bridge the gap. Until the day I can travel with an entourage of LV suitcases piled up as high as I please, dressing out of a suitcase will never be something I enjoy (I'm not sure whether I should point out my lack of accessories, or whether you've already noticed). 

More NYC photos coming soon!

xo