Geared up for fall - Oversized chic

Another of my favourite trend for fall winter - going oversized. Blown-up proportions have replaced the body-con fad of seasons past, and Acne, Proenza Schouler and Balenciaga show us their take on  sculpted and boxy silhouettes.

 

-Fal

In Full Bloom

Flowers are set to blossom in spring and the runways were adorned with floral prints in all shapes, sizes and hues. My favorite floral prints of the season are the bright, crazy and modern take on florals - tropical flowers picked fresh from Proenza Schouler's S/S 2012 show, Hawaiian blossoms from Altuzzara's runways and Belle Sauvage and Mary Katrantzou's digitally manipulated but ultra modern floral prints in clashing hues and bright colours. I can't wait to get my hands on these floral prints, and I know my wardrobe will thank me as it comes to life again this spring.

Mood board by me.



♥,
Fal

New York Fashion Week: Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2012

The destination: Hawaii. The collection: Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2012. From a wood grained-printed nylon jersey jacket to yellow botanical prints on a cropped poplin shirt, the collection took audiences back to the tropical destination with the introduction of bandeau tops, swimwear-esque bodysuits and tightly woven raffia dresses reminiscent of hula skirts. While the prints and colours were retro, shapes remained modern and svelte in their strict tailoring. I adored the skirts which were wrapped like saris and sleeveless necklines, all highlighting a shapely figure. Though McCullough and Hernadez affixed their collection to a very specific reference and time period, the collection was neither cliche nor overly nolstalgic, and managed to remain vibrant, fresh and true to this current era.

♥,
Fal

Set on you: September

This September I've got my eyes set on...

1. The PS1 is in my opinion, the epitome of classic it-girl cool. Worn over the shoulder or carried by the handle, this covetable style will stamp every look with urban glamour.


2. Block heels are the way to go, and ASOS' PATIENCE peep toes with its suede look upper and bow details is subtly feminine.


3. Really, who needs gloves in Singapore's heat? But I adore this pair of leopard print gloves from H&M so much that I'd wear them regardless of the climate.


4. Topshop's ring reminds me of a sunken treasure at the bottom of the ocean. Don't you think the gold plated trimmings remind you of corals? And who knew that green stone, tortoise shell and gold could look so chic together?


5. Aficionados of directional style will love Kelly Wearstler's handcrafted brass bangle studded with bold pyrite cubes. Wear it solo or stacked with other tough-luxe pieces to inject everyday looks with utility cool. In case you didn't know, Kelly Wearstler is responsible for the iconic look of the Viceroy hotels, the author of three beloved books, and her incredible interior design work is feted in all the best magazines. This fall, she'll be bringing her unique, oft-emulated vision to the fashion world with her 80-piece ready-to-wear collection, all available at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Net-a-porter.


♥,
Fal