Army, Enlisted

This weekend, I enlisted in the Army (of fashion). Hee.

Dressed in matching outfits, Mr Yap and myself marched ourselves to Bugis. First stop, Haji Lane!

Boots - Checked!
Amry Green Bottoms - Checked!
Casual Singlet - Checked!

Haji Lane, to me, is like a selective version of Bugis Street, mashed in with some interesting local designer fashion finds. Even though there wasn't much for me to buy that day (just a lovely army sleeveless peplum top), it was real fun to window shop in Haji Lane and such a workout on the limbs too, climbing up and down the stairs of these colourful heritage shop houses.

Following that, we ended our march at Bugis+, where I got some lovely La Senza lingerie...in army prints! I absolutely love love love the pink touch - I'm definitely not keeping this singlet strictly lingerie! Dress it sexy-casual with a some denim jeans or throw it under a lacy cream top for a more sensual approach... Same goes for the bra! Imagine this under a see-through white blouse or singlet...

P.V.S. Shoe Haven!

Yesterday, after work, I met Mr Yap at Cineleisure for dinner at Old Town, followed by a little shopping.

Just recently, we discovered this new ladies shoe shop: P.V.S. (Provisions). They are Leftfoot's sister store, shoe haven for ladies looking for some fun, edgy, and quirky footwear!

Love their store layout - shopping baskets galore!


It was our second time in the store, and without fail, shoppaholic me scanned the store for potential candidates!

Spotted, one Sperry Top-Sider 2-Eye Boat Shoe in animal print... who could resist a comfy pair of shoes in such funky prints!

Thanks Mr Yap for the lovely gift! Let the photoshoot begin:

CNY LOTD: Back to Work...

It's the 4th day of CNY and it's back to work.

An utterly useless day though, as our internet and shared drive decided to take the morning off, while our email server decided to take the whole day off.

You realize how handicapped you become when your internet, shared drive and work email server decides to go on CNY strike! On the other hand, you also discover how resourceful you become, searching old emails for that attachment you sent out earlier, using your personal emails, SMS, and phones to get the job done and utilising the good old USB to transfer each others files. Plus, I've got NEON PINK power to get me through the day!

CNY LOTD: Rainy Days

Rain rain go away, come again another day!

Why does it seem to rain every CNY? Thank goodness for my rainy boots with matching pink socks :)

Threw on this casual ensemble for a quick visit to my aunt's place... can you see my new pearls peeking out? A perfect touch to dress up a simple outfit - Thanks to Mr Yap's great fashion advise this morning! I'm discovering daily how pearls are such versatile jewellery for every occasion!

CNY LOTD: Cheong Sam Special!

Chinese New Year Day 2 was a traditional one. Cheong Sam, Grandparents, Family Portrait... you know the drill.

But... the LOTD had a modern twist to it. I got bored with dresses, skirts and pants and decided to throw on a gold denim hot pants. Keeping it casual and comfortable, yet a little bit traditional for the gramps with the chinese collar >.<

It's the second time I've worn this top. The first was last year's CNY. At this rate, it's going to take a while to hit ROI. Plus, it's such a pity to keep such a lovely piece hidden at the back of my wardrobe and only to let it see daylight once a year. 

So I've made a CNY resolution! Why should I restrict myself to Cheong Sams on CNYs (or special events like weddings)! This year, I will be adventurous. I promise to wear this on daily basis - you know what I mean! Not everyday, but on regular days too!

CNY LOTD: Happy Chinese New Year!

Today's Chinese New Year, and as tradition goes... New clothes are a must - LOVE THIS TRAD!

This year, the lead went to my new Pearls, so everything else played their supporting parts.

Outstanding Lead Actress:
My new pearls

Outstanding Supporting Actress:
My new Forever21 patterned white shorts which Mr Yap spotted last week, and it happened to be the last size S we could find! Trust Mr Yap and his amazing fashion eyesight!

Guest Actress:
My pink blouse which I got sometime last year!



Don't you think the pearls deserves an Oscar for most outstanding lead performance? Heee.

Subject: Hello Kitty x Forever 21

Dear Forever 21 Singapore,

I simply LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE your recent Hello Kitty x Forever 21 Limited Edition Collection launched last November. It's such an awesome collab between Sanrio. Love the umbrellas, love the cushions, love the duvet covers, and the clothes are adorable!

My favourite is the pink leopard scarf print. The design is elegant yet cute - how is that even possible!! Just between you and me, if this print came in a chiffon high-low shirt, I would bag it in a heartbeat! Any chance of that? (*hopeful begging eyes*) 

Also, I just noticed in your Forever 21 lookbook, there is a to-die-for T shirt version in this very print! Am I too late to get it in Singapore? I didn't see it in your store :( I await eagerly for your positive feedback!

Pearls...growing on me!

Mr Yap loves a lot of things in life, especially jewellery. One of his favourite - pearls.

He has been nagging at me to dress up with some elegant pearl jewellery, but I've always thought pearls were a little bit...erm...aunty-ish mature. So when Mr Yap suggested that we should go pearl necklace shopping last weekend, I politely went along. As I've recently undergone a major surgery which left a big smiley scar around my neck, Mr Yap thought a pearl necklace would be a great fashion accessory and also a good concealer!

We found a shop in Orchard to customise the pearl necklace that we like: we chose a sizeable lovely white pearl necklace with a hint of pink - there's always gotta be my favourite pink! At the same time, we also made a simple pair of earrings to make it a set. With the bracelet that Mr Yap got for me from New Zealand, I've got a happy family of pearls sitting on my dressing table!

Pearls do grow on you... I started out as a skeptic, thinking I'm too young for 'real' pearls, but now, I love Mr Yap's latest gift to me. Chinese New Year LOTD, here I come!