Palette Of Sensations.

Dress: ASOS

Heels: Pedro

Bag: Michael Kors

Watch: Skagen

Bracelet & Ring: Pandora

Earrings: Diva

Dresses with revealing backs are undeniably my greatest weakness! It spices the entire outfit by adding an element of surprise. Haven't had the chance to attend any event/function that calls for such a dress in a while, so I grabbed the first opportunity I got to don one when I attended my alma mater's annual performing arts combined concert -- Palette Of Sensations.

That night I took a long stroll down memory lane. What amazes me is that it's been a good 7 years since I graduated from secondary school 'cause it almost feels like it was just yesterday. I vividly remember the days and nights I spent in the orchestra room practicing  for SYF/concerts. Fast forward 7 years, I've totally lost my skills in playing the one musical instrument I spent 4 years mastering. I guess the only thing related to music that I'll never forget is the lyrics to the school song.

And without a doubt, she's the best thing that has ever happened to me in secondary school. 11 years and counting. To many more 11 years together!

Photos by Ing

Editing by yours truly

"As has often been said, the youth who loves his Alma Mater will always ask, not 'What can she do for me?' but 'What can I do for her?'"

- Le Baron Russell Briggs

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Chic life with Clarabelle.

I'm hardly ever in the east since I've spent my whole life living in the north, but I kinda fell for the cool neighbourhood after meeting up with the super nice sisters -- Samantha and Kimberly (the brains and photographer behind Hello Weekend) in a quaint little cafe called Coast and Company. We had lunch and a mini photoshoot for The Chic List. On a side note, the sour cream cheese and honey toast was to die for! Definitely going back for more!

I've nothing but absolute love for the 2 outfits by Hello Weekend! It's so minimalistic, yet really chic. Looking good has never felt so effortless!

Head on over to Hello Weekend's blog to find out more about the outfits and myself!

Photos by Kimberly

"Never use the word 'cheap'. Today everybody can look chic in inexpensive clothes (the rich buy them too). There is good clothing design on every level today. You can be the chicest thing in the world in a T-shirt and jeans -- it's up to you."

- Karl Lagerfeld

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Calf-length silhouette.

Top: Infinite Pixie

Skirt: H&M

Heels: The Closet Lover

Necklace: Thomas Sabo

Bracelet: Pandora

I've got a deep-seated obsession with midi pencil skirts! I hardly wear my minis nowadays 'cause I feel like I look too sleazy whilst midi pencil skirts give a so much more sophisticated look. Maybe age is catching up with me or 'cause I don't get to dress up like an office lady to work. But I choose to believe that this is most likely another of my fashion phase/craze.

The midi skirt was made popular in the famous movie, Bonnie and Clyde. We've seen designers ricochet between maxis that take it to the floor and impossible-to-hide-your-butt-cheeks minis, yet fail to bring back the midi trend which so many of us hunt high and low in vintage shops for, until now. The calf-length silhouette is probably here to stay for awhile since it's so transitional. Pair it with a blouse and you're ready for a day at your office, pair it with a crop top and you're all set to party the night away. This 70s revival has definitely got fashion crushing for a number of seasons now and we've seen them on runways in a hundred and one different designs -- fitted, a-line, textured, sheer, lace, jacquard, mermaid hemline, etc.

The thought of bisecting the calves and hiding in a voluminous amount of fabric (more so for petite and vertically challenged girls like myself) may seemingly make us look frumpy and significantly shorter. Fret not 'cause there's a couple of tricks to pulling it off in a midi!

Waistline
If you're donning a midi skirt which usually means more length and volume (especially those full skirting like the A-line or those with flounces) at the bottom, it's important to always keep it balanced and streamlined above the waist. A crop top often makes a perfect counterpart. However, if you're not into belly baring, a tube/spaghetti top would do too. And if you're not wearing a crop top, do remember to have your top tucked in! Another tip is to put on a waist-cinching belt.

Heels
Picking the right pair of footwear to go with your midi skirt can be a little tricky, unless you were blessed with model-like height. I personally think it's fine to pair it with flats like a pair of strappy sandals. But of course, nothing beats a pair of heels. A thin strappy pair of heels or the classic pumps (preferably nude) would do the job. Nude pumps are well known for giving you an extra bit of height 'cause it matches your skin tone and that gives an illusion that your legs go on forever rather than having it "chopped off" with any other coloured pumps. It's just an illusion, then again, whatever works right?

Photos by Gian

"I'm not a risk taker. I don't do plunging necklines or really short skirts. I try to stay as classy as possible and provide a little mystery."
- Kristen Bell

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Trick or treat?

Dress: ASOS

Vest: Korea

Shoes: Rubi

Bag: H&M

Shades: Ray-Ban

Watch: Skagen

Bracelet & Ring: Pandora

Mickey Mouse pumpkin keychain: Tokyo Disneyland

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! TRICK OR TREAT?

I've never dressed up and celebrated Halloween in any way before. Really wanted to try it out this year but throat infection and flu decided to pay me a visit. What a wet blanket! So here I am on my laptop, updating this space. And thankfully I managed to capture some visuals the other day while I was out.

My parents came back from Japan last weekend and bought me a ton of stuff. Among all the gifts, they got me this uber cute Mickey Mouse pumpkin keychain that's a candy pail as well! Just in time and perfect for Halloween! Parents know best indeed. I always have to have candies/biscuits with me 'cause you know what they say -- a hungry Belle is an angry Belle. You'll be spotting me with this keychain on my bags from now on!

Hope you guys have a fun-tastic Halloween tonight! I'm all ready to hit the sack. Good spooky night!

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Editing by yours truly

"If ever there was a holiday that deserves to be commercialised, it's Halloween. We haven't taken it away from kids. We've just expanded it so that the kid in adults can enjoy it too."

- Cassandra Peterson

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The rebel.

Jumpsuit: The Tinsel Rack

Heels: Aldo

Necklace: Xevana

Watch: Skagen

Fancy lustworthy designer gowns, divine jewels and big hairdos has been the holy trinity of red carpet dressing for as long as we can remember. But if there's one thing we all know about fashion, is it changes. So amidst those floor sweeping gowns, we see an emerging rebel -- the jumpsuit. We've seen celebrities ditching their fairytale gowns and popping up in jumpsuits while they strut the red carpet. And among all the other rising trends, this all-in-one garment is definitely a big hit on the runways! Top designers (and almost every other designer) have been pushing the boundaries of fashion and creating their own unique versions. If you've been following fashion week, you'd have seen a range being presented in the recent fall 2014 runways.

Jumpsuits which were once only worn by fashion people have pretty much become a style staple for all and for every occasion. It has gone from something we used to shrug upon to what we pick over a cocktail dress for a wedding or run to for a smart looking and fail proof attire. Best part, whatever your sartorial preference, there's bound to be one that suits. I'm loving my very first (and I foresee that it won't be my last) jumpsuit from The Tinsel Rack! Can never go wrong with black and white!

Photos by Gian

"It's a new era in fashion -- there are no rules.It's all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together."
- Alexander McQueen

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