On Monday, let's talk about a peplum hem skirt! It is by far my most favorite skirt silhouette as it's not only classic but also very feminine and elegant. I have quite a few peplum skirts, but this peplum hem (or people call it "pephem") skirt is the first one I've owned. The frilly bottom makes me feel like having a mermaid tail whenever I walk. It's so enchanting and whimsical!   

Because of how sweet and romantic it looks, this skirt will be a perfect outfit choice for a date night. I bought it a few months ago and wanted to reserve it for a candle night dinner occasion. But then I broke my plan and wore it to work instead. It seems to work very well when paired with a draped blouse, a blazer, or even a button shirt. Besides, I need a color-pick-me-up therapy from this outfit to get me through the sadness I had over the weekend.  

My heart is still filled with emotion after watching Lee Kuan Yew's State Funeral Procession on Sunday. It was a dark and heavy week for all Singaporeans as Singapore lost it's Founding Father. Not only did the sky cry for him, but also millions of people were crying out his name. I couldn't hold my tears either. 

I didn't have the honor to meet Mr. Lee when he was alive, but I heard so much about him, especially these past few days. How much effort, sweat and tears he had to build Singapore from a third world country to the first. How amazing he was as a father, a husband, and a leader. I'm so incredibly grateful and fortunate to live in a country in which he sacrificed his whole life to build up. Thank you so much, Lee Kuan Yew! May your soul rest in peace! 

We are back to our normal work-life today, and I'm sure many of us still have his image, his memory, and his story in our heart.  I read most of his quotes and found this one impacted to me a lot: "I'm very determined. If I decide what something is worth doing, then I'll put my heart and soul to it." It reminds me to keep chasing after my dreams. Never give up. Do it with passion or not at all. 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Photos by: Evelyn Lee

:Outfit::

Forever21 draped blouse- Similar here

ASOS Peplum Hem Scuba Pencil Skirt In Ombre Print

Givenchy Antigona Bag

ASOS Beige PVC Pumps- Currently obsessed these ones

Accessorize Lariat Necklace- Similar here

Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses

Metal Bangle- Thanks to Swarovski

Klaus Kobec Leather Watch

Happy Monday everyone! 

It's time to get back to work! Wearing black and white on Monday has become one of my fashion habits. Although, I don't need to dress up in suits and slacks for work every day, I love how a formal attire lifts my motivation for having a productive day. It creates such a great energy from inside out. 

If this wide-legged pants and collar-necked shirt makes me look like a lawyer (or maybe an accountant), the black culottes and white ruffle-necked shirt turn me into a buyer or a journalist. Agree? It's a serious but not too serious look. The more I wear black and white, the more I fall in love with the versatility of a classic colors-combo. The turn me into a buyer or a journalist. Agree? It's a serious but not too serious look. The more I wear black and white, the more I fall in love with the versatility of a classic colors-combo. The black culottes add a fun, casual and youthful element to most outfits if worn with flats. I chose to wear them with high heels to achieve a polished, professional, and stylish appearance. 

People often think black and white are boring colors. I don't think so. I believe there are many different ways to wear them without looking too boring. In my case, instead of typical long pants and collared shirt, I went adventurous with cropped pants and a ruffled- collar blouse and replaced closed-toe heels with striking octagon color block sandals. It works for me! I guess, it's not about the colors, it's about how to wear them creatively. 

Do you love wearing black and white too? What are your thoughts on this classic style?

It's #nail time everyone! 

Regardless of the season of the year, I'll always make sure my nails look good. It's strange that I had never paid so much attention to my nails before, but once I started doing it, it became quite addictive. I began to get my nail art done almost two years ago, once every month. Each month, my manicurist  and I will come up with different designs to match festivals or the seasons. 

Here are some of my nail art designs for Spring and Summer.

Pastel nails for Spring

or the striking purple nails with mixture of 3D flowers and stripes?