Made

March has been my 'Project Runway' month, because I've sewn myself a record of 3 dresses this month.

I've been going crazy over prints, and it was love at first sight when I saw this paneled fabric. Its somehow reminiscent of the prints that were seen at Mary Katrantzou's S/S 2012 show and I was inspired to pair another printed fabric with this one to create an effect like that of Mary K's dresses, but that didn't quite materialize because I couldn't find a good enough printed cloth to go with this one. 

My initial sketch

The finished work

I decided to experiment with a solid coloured fabric. My choice of fabric -  a royal blue linen material. This piece is so versatile - I went a little crazy with the accessories.

Necklaces: Marni x H&M, Clutch: Korea, Leopard print flats: H&M

Here's another piece that I made from this gorgeous cotton fabric that I got from Arab Street. I like the way the prints look like waves + denim mixed together. I wanted to do a dress that was not overly sophisticated, so I decided to do a sportswear inspired racer neck + A-line skirt.

The sketch

Heels: Korea

The dress

♥,
Fal

Found: New labels from Down Under

It's good to know that when you're tired of the usual mainstream online shops, there are always new and upcoming online boutiques which carry new brands unheard of. If you love shopping down under but can't seem to get your fix, you can now do so at UNESTABLISH.COM.


The online multi-label boutique which offers a wide selection of the most desirable and coveted clothing and accessories by inspiring global and local brands, has just launched 2 new Australian labels, Finders Keepers and Keepsake. 


Finders Keepers is a fresh take on fast fashion, with a signature look that is defined by its on-trend design and colours.

Conceived in 2009, the label set out to fill the niche of creating a line that was affordable, young, fun and fashionable. From its humble beginnings, the label has fast become a favourite on the fashion scene and is now stocked in over 250 stores across Australia, New Zealand and in UK / Europe.

I especially love the cute mini dresses that are a breath of fresh air and great for dressing up or down regardless of the occasion. Get your hands on these pieces from Finders Keepers, because they are definitely a keeper.

The next Australian label, Keepsake, takes inspiration from couture, bringing luxe designs with a flirtatious and feminine flavour. Keepsake promises outfits that reflect the fun, sophisticated style which is being embodied by so many fashion forward young women right now and provides accessible, glamorous, edgy pieces that are bound to be a keepsake in your closets.

Keepsake's subtle cut outs and flattering necklines create a sophisticated and glamorous look, great for a night out on town.

I'm heading over to UNESTABLISH.COM to start shopping now!

♥,
Fal

Here comes the sun... dress!

Summer. Here comes the sun! Everyday, without fail, I will hear at least two complaints about the weather and I say what's there not to complain about? The weather has been absolutely insane; stepping out into the open means walking directly into a dense, clingy wall of heat, where the unmoving air steams and condenses onto my skin that is already covered with that sticky film of perspiration that all of us Singaporeans are used to. Needless to say, wearing less is more. Exposing whatever we can decently expose of our bodies allows for the pleasure (or you could say, cheap thrill) of feeling that hint of a breeze (ok, a hot/warm breeze is still a breeze) on our skins in this impossibly tropical climate. From personal experience, I tell you truly and sincerely that sundresses are the way to go in such ridiculous humidity. Shorts are great of course, especially for those of you with amazing legs but sundresses definitely allow for the most ventilation, waist-down. Furthermore, sundresses don't come with the top-bottom-matching woes and, frivolous as it sounds, they can be so pretty that I find them so hard to resist. Pictures coming soon!