If you can remember when I had these photos taken, you are truly one of my most loyal follower. I wore these outfits to attend Vietnam International Fashion Week in Ho Chi Minh in 2017. It's been a long time, I know. But these outfits are so stunning, they deserve to be seen on my blog. Besides, the first two outfits were styled by my dear friend, who is also a fashion designer, Betty Tran, I had no reason not to give her a shoutout. 

I had the best time shooting these photos with talented Vietnamese photographers. I admit it was a little dangerous walking on the main road full of traffic, but I had a few people watching the oncoming vehicles from behind to make sure I didn't get hit by motorbikes. But that's what fashion week is all about. It's crazy, adventurous, rushing, and sometimes dangerous, but always exciting. 

Walking along the busiest street in Ho Chi Minh City in this gorgeous Betty Tran outfit made me feel like Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the city in my country. Carrie said "As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going."    

That sounds pretty much like me! I just keep going.

(Watch my video at the end of this post) 

Outfit 1 & 2: Dresses by Betty Tran

Shoes: Christian Louboutin 

Sunglasses: Linda Farrow

Outfit 3: Zara boyfriend white shirt (More styles here)

Iris & Ink beaded dress 

Christian Dior handbag

Nasty gal pvc boots

Linda Farrow sunglasses

Outfit 4: MSGM top and skirt

Playnomore handbag (Thanks to Playnomore)

Sophia Webster candy heels

Alexander McQueen sunglasses 

Carolina Herrera bracelet & Michael Kors watch (more choices here)

Outfit 5: Bardot blouse (Similar here)

Vintage denim midi skirt (similar here)

Christian Louboutin gladiators

Christian Dior handbag

Valentino sunglasses

Outfit 6: Nicholas top and pants

Christian Louboutin gladiators

Christian Dior handbag

Valentino sunglasses

Despite having so many clothes in my closet, I often raid my boyfriend's wardrobe, and basically, his clothes are mine at home. His T-shirts, shirts and even sweat pants are my favorites. It's fun to borrow from the boys once in a while. 

On the last day of Vietnam International Fashion Week, I decided to play with a menswear style during the day. A boyfriend blazer as a dress, a black crop top and shorts underneath, and black leather over-the-knee boots to complete the look. Some said I looked fierce while others thought I was too sexy. When wearing an oversized top or dress, I'd like to throw a belt on top to accentuate my waist. I also layered 2 bib silver necklaces to create a dramatic vibe and make a statement. It's either go big or go home kind of look, you know? 

Photos by Pham Cong Thanh

At night, everyone put on their best dress for the red carpet as it was the closing night. Thanks to iHateFashion for the love! My friend, Valerie & I were dressed up in their latest collection, which was shown at the fashion week just a day before. We had a blast on the red carpet and at the show. 

Love this faux fur tweed dress from iHateFashion. Their new collection is so beautiful! 

Brought my mom to the shows and she loved it. 

Front row squad with my babe: Valerie Lim- Miss Singapore Universe 2011

Sandwiched between my favorite couple: Son (on the left) and Adrian (on the right). We look like we were in a triangle relationship, don't we? 

 Photo by Long Hoang

If my memory serves me well, I had these outfit photos taken on my birthday when I was in Hanoi during Vietnam Fashion Week. Instead of attending the shows, I spent the day with my family. We went for a walk, had a delicious birthday lunch, and had so much laughter.  I'm not a big fan of cake so no birthday cake and no candles needed. The presence of people that I love means everything to me as I haven't had a birthday celebration with the family for more than 10 years (God! That's a long time).

As I grow older, I'm more aware of how short our life can be and how precious time is. Happiness can be as simple as waking up early on a weekend, having a tasty breakfast, going for a walk with your loved ones, and watching a favorite movie to end the day. The more I try to live a simpler life, the clearer my mind and heart will be. My style is an obvious evidence of how I've transformed.

I would choose black and white over neon and orange, a monochromatic outfit over a colorful printed one. If all else fails, I'll go with an all-beige outfit. It works every time. 

Photos by Son Tung

Photo by Shin Vox

::Outfit::

Rayban sunglasses

Bardot long sweater worn as dress (old)

Brown pencil skirt- Thanks to Forever21

Stella McCartney handbag

Charles & Keith belt- Similar here

Michael Kors watch

Raye pumps- Thanks to REVOLVE

Instead of a loud and colorful outfit seen on day 1 and day 2, I opted for a polished look with a long vest layered over a turtleneck top and wide-leg pants on day 3 of the Vietnam International Fashion Week. 

Thanks REVOLVE for this On Point vest (that's the actual product's name), I'm able to add one more item to my growing long vest collection. Please bear with me while I'm still obsessed with this statement piece, you might see another similar outfit in the next couple of weeks, who knows.

Photos by Son Tung

Photo by Katsu Phuong

Photo by Long Hoang

::Outfit::

C/MEO Collective on point vest- Thanks to REVOLVE

Forever21 white turtleneck sweater

Zara wide-leg pants- Similar here

Fendi double micro Baguette shoulder bag

Mugler sunglasses- More choices here

Lovisa necklace- Currently obsessed with these ones

Photo by: Katsu Phuong


Thank you so much for reading!

Photo by: Shin Vox

Photo by Long Hoang

Photo by: Shin Vox

 Photo by Nhat Linh

::Outfit::

Zara green leather biker jacket- Similar here

Topshop printed pencil skirt- Similar here

Fendi by the way handbag

Rene Caovilla heels

Mugler sunglasses. More choices here

Michael Kors watch

Vintage top- More choices here

Carolina Herrera bracelet- Similar here