Cute Gifts

One month after my birthday ... she still gives me a present oh dear Becky you so silly but so thoughtful!


But seriously some cute new decor yay!

She knows I like old things, and vintage anything. Looks awesome on a wall, or in the paper cover on a bookshelf.

Something I would never buy for myself, really expensive shampoo/conditioner which you only need 1/4 of the amount of regular cheaper stuff! Seriously, the conditioner though is amazing. I only need to use about two pea sized amounts for my bountiful long hair...

After checking the ingredients, it actually has proteins and natural oils in it too. Leaves my hair feeling pretty good after!

This cute cactus thing from Typo... It broke during the journey home :( But I managed to super glue the cactus back on and now it looks almost as good as new!

Planning to put some rings and other small bits on this baby.

Thanks Becky for the awesome stuff!

Corporate Wear

Due to the recent shenanigans with job applications and all that jazz, I decided to do a quick outfit post inspired by corporate-wear. 

Despite how feminine and sleek skirts look, I don't own any (it's quite hard to fine ones that fit well), and I find them quite uncomfortable most of the time. Hence I went with my plain-old target work pants and a skinny belt.

Top - Jacqui.E, Blazer - Jacqui.E (Back in the days when I thought Jacqui.E was for old people... haha!)

Same top combination, Pants - Target, Shoes - City Beach (they're just very low creepers, but because of the suede and almond toe shape, I think it suffices as office-wear.

Same top, with an ASOS blazer (with silk lapels).

Same combination with the ASOS blazer.

Same combination with a Uniqlo blazer - this one is more casual, and the material of the blazer is quite thin and flexible. (mega comfy!)

Top - Online purchase, Blazer - Online purchase (both from a Korean store) with the same bottom combination.

Same top and bottom combination with the Jacqui.E blazer.

I think different coloured blazers are a great way to change up a work outfit everyday, that way you can get away with wearing the same kind of bottom and shoes, but get different looks depending on the top that goes with the blazer. Wearing a neutral blouse/top such as white, beige, grey and blue also makes it easier to coordinate with different coloured blazers and styles. 

All About That Comfort

As much as I like to dress nice, I also like to be comfortable and not have to reach around my body to fix areas that make me feel like I'm being eaten alive by my clothes. 

Basic

Jeggings are a woman's best friend! as long as you keep the goods covered, because you don't want funny bits sticking out, or the outline of your underwear to be visible (how embarrassing...). I wore mine with a long tunic that was long enough to cover my bum.

Tunic - Country Road, Jeggings - H&M, Shoes - Windsorsmith

Preppy

I unleashed my inner tomboy with some boyfriend shorts and an iconic sweater which gave this outfit a comfortable, collegiate-preppy look, especially with the canvas shoes.

Sweater - Tommy Hilfiger, Shorts - Dangerfield, Shoes - Vans

Boyfriend Jeans

Whoever said jeans aren't comfortable obviously never tried on boyfriend jeans, loose-fit or relaxed fit jeans. Even skinny jeans can be comfortable, depending on the style/material that you get. Think of boyfriend jeans as really thick, stiff tracksuit pants!

Clean

Top - Asos, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Target

Burnt-out Grunge

Top - Urban Outfitters, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Target

Sport Luxe

Top - MNG, Jeans - Vintage Levi's, Shoes - Nike Roshe Run

Relaxed Fit Jeans

Jeans that are still loose, but look the part, easy to match and can be dressed up or down! These are my first pair of non-coloured jeans, and the lightest colour of all my jeans too. I find the colour really versatile it goes with a lot of things being monochrome, and it's honestly one of the most comfortable pair I own. It also matches my favourite tops, this one being one of my all-time favourite!

Balance

Top - H&M, Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Windsorsmith

Biker

Jacket - Esprit, Top - H&M, Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Target

Athletic

Hoodie - Adidas (Serena gave them to me!), Jeans - MNG, Shoes - Vans

Basic Skirts - with a twist!

Skirts can also be comfortable, given they are either stretchy, or skater/flare/A-line. I like my plain black skirts, but I also like skirts with a bit of colour or playful design to keep my outfit interesting. I do normally prefer skater style skirts because they are breezy and sit well, but some exceptions include this plaid skirt that is super thin and stretchy, so I can bend and move around as I please!

Schoolgirl

Top - Urban Outfitters, Skirt - Universal Store, Shoes - Vans

Childishly Chic

Top - Topshop, Skirt - (From Korea, online), Shoes - Windsorsmith, Necklace - Lovisa

Top - Topshop, Skirt - (From Korea, online), Shoes - Windsorsmith

The last look is pretty easy to mix and match considering the skirt goes with just about anything. Pairing it with a plain top also means I can add statement jewellery to make it more going-outish, or just keep it plain and simple.